March 3rd, 2008 7:52 PM Eastern
Barack Obama – On the plane,informal, with uneven audio
by Major Garrett
Sen. Obama came to the back of the press plane to talk informally about anything but politics. Family time – or the lack of it- and the Fishbowl for his two daughters if he wins.
done
Hi Major;
Enjoy watching you.
Obama never answers the difficult questions, he dances around them never specifically answering them and the press unfortunately doesntt keep on him until he gives an ABSOLUTE answer.
We are a family of three Independent Voters watching all debates and following closely the answers to the issues by the Presidential Candidates. Some times we vote the same and sometimes we cancel each other out.
When the Obama / Farrakhan issue was brought to light, I decided to educate myself with some facts, and have concluded with the thought, “Will the real Obama, please stand up?”
During the Debate on Tuesday, 2/26/08, when asked about whether he would accept Farrakhan’s support, Obama said: “I live in Chicago. He lives in Chicago. I’ve been very clear, in terms of me believing that what he has said is reprehensible and inappropriate. And I have consistently distanced myself from him.” He has also stated that he and his minister of 20 years, “sometimes disagree”… over what, cream or sugar in their coffee? If Senator Obama disagreed with Mr. Wright and his association with Farrakhan and the belief system of the NOI, then he should be man enough to stand on his own two feet and walk away, taking Oprah with him, but she might not disagree with anything either. His choosing to stay connected gives very clear insight to the fact that the issues upon which they disagree are not abominable enough for him to liberate himself from such racism, anti-Semitism, and anti-Americanism.
The true facts show that Obama and Farrakhan have a lot closer ties than just about being able to walk to each other’s door steps; and that we really, REALLY, KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIM. Senator Obama needs to acknowledge and be held accountable for his indirect connections to Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam by his direct connections and relationships with Rev. Wright and his church of 20 years, that of his staff members and his business associates.
Change the names below to Obama > Rev. Wright > Louis Farrakhan > Nation of Islam for the Obama / Farrakhan Connection
SOME HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS
WHAT IF????
It were found that a future candidate for Presidency, ie, McCain, Clinton or Huckabee, was quoted as saying …
“What I value most about (my Pastor) is not his day-to-day political advice.” “He’s much more of a sounding board for me to make sure that I am speaking truthfully about what I believe is possible and that I’m not losing myself in some of the hype and hoopla and stress that’s involved in national politics.” …
… and we came to find out that their Pastor / Reverend / Church Leader, was a close associate to the Grand Dragon of the KKK,
… or had extremely close connections to the Head of Organized Crime?
WHAT IF????…
It were found that in the November/December 2007 issue of the bimonthly magazine, run by the church that the future president belonged to for 20 years had an interview with the Head of Organized Crime or the Grand Dragon of the KKK, bestowing its highest social achievement award dubbed the Lifetime Achievement, to either of these individuals who, according to the publication, “truly epitomized greatness.”
WHAT IF????…
It were found that a future candidate for Presidency’s spiritual advisor had close ties with either the Grand Dragon, or the Head of Organized Crime, and who believed that (whites “blue-eyed devils”, and the “anti-Christ”, described Jews as “bloodsuckers” referred to Judaism as a “dirty religion”,) claims the U.S. government is “the enemy” and continues to make veiled threats against America. Substitute the words color and religion to what ever may best suit the needs of the “organization.
WHAT IF????…
It were found that a future candidate for Presidency’s spiritual advisor had close ties with either the Grand Dragon, or the Head of Organized Crime, and who, during an interview titled “Guidance and Wisdom for 2008″ expressed his views on, his chosen candidate and stated, “(chosen candidates name) has been very careful not to position himself as Reverend Jesse Jackson or Reverend Al Sharpton as a promoter (instead replace with a mob leaders name, etc.), of the “The Black Cause.” (instead replace with another cause, perhaps “The White Cause” or the “KKK Cause”?) “He has been groomed, wisely so, to be seen more as a unifier, rather than one who speaks only for the hurt of Black people” (choose another color, or ethnic group). He also stated, “We must wake up to the time and what must be done in such a time. It is not time for integration; it is a time for us to separate from our former slave-masters (fill in with whatever you see fit) and their children and go for self, do for self, and build a Nation under The Guidance of Almighty God.”
WHAT IF???…
The candidate for president had ties to a recently arrested business associate who helped him/her purchase his home, and who was also in partnership with the KKK’s founder’s son, or had family ties to the mob, who was seeking a contract to build a nuclear power plant in the new Iraq.
WHAT IF???…
The candidate for president had current and past staff members who are KKK card holding members or are family members of the mob? Staff members that are in the high positions of Treasurer of his/her Senate Campaign, and the Director of Constituent Services who also oversees the hiring of his/her interns?
WHAT IF????…
…The future President’s church, was an “unashamedly white church”, that embraces what it calls a “White Value System”.
WHAT IF???
…There would be a photo of a future President in a white robe with a white hood, or??? There are many people who “pray to Jesus every night.”
WHAT IF???
…Such a candidate were elected to office?
Who would actually be running the country, the Mob, the KKK?
What influences would the Mob, or the KKK have on the decision making of such a President?
Would the elected President choose to take this spiritual mentor, to Washington with him?
How many KKK members or mob family members will he have as staff members in the White House?
…ALL HYPOTHETICAL… but, of course this could go on and on.
WOULD THERE STILL BE NO OUTCRY FOR ACCOUNTABILITY?
WILL THE REAL OBAMA PLEASE STAND UP?
We need to know WHO we are electing to the Presidency as well as WHAT they believe in and will stand for. We do not just want “WORDS”. Senator Obama still needs to be asked these questions very directly, because it is now more than ever before very clear that he is willing to tell the people what they want to hear and he never really answers specific questions with direct answers. Let’s not forget that, actions, HIS ACTIONS; relationships with Rev. Wright, staff members, business partners, etc. and their relationships to Farrakhan and the NOI, DO speak louder than his “WORDS”.
Obama’s Campaign focus of, “CHANGE” – NOT ALL CHANGE IS GOOD
Obama’s Campaign focus of, “WORDS” – Obama’s actions speak louder than his words, and he needs to be held accountable for his close ties to bigotry and hatred.
FINAL THOUGHT
It is clear that Senator Obama and those who back him refuse to look sharply and closely at the aims and practices of Farrakhan’s movement through the innumerable concrete circumstances that have arisen over the years and that they just simply dismiss the actions of Rev Wright, and Louis Farrakhan. It would be of great interest to know if those who back Obama are bold enough to acknowledge that they are in the same belief system as Senator Obama > Rev. Wright >Louis Farrakhan and > the Nation of Islam. Failure to not publicly speak out on this matter and the Obama – Farrakhan connection in so many ways, would suggest that they not only condone much of what history is showing us, but that they agree with it.
I wonder if the younger generation, which is so “hyped up” on Obama really know anything about him, Rev. Wright, Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam, and Moannar Gadhafi, and what they stand for?
Give me a break – It’s a ploy to come out with more stuff or ways to beat expereince. Experience speaks for itself “Obama” by the way during the drug dys did you inhale?.
Have you read some of the latest headlines, pounding home constant truths and he probably does need a break to figure out what he is going to do next to get out of this hole he has dug…….
March 3rd, 2008 6:13 PM Eastern
Obama Addresses Rezko, Advisor’s Role in Discussing NAFTA with Canadian Official
by Bonney Kapp
Senator Barack Obama took 9 questions at a hastily arranged press availability today in San Antonio. The campaign squeezed the avail into the candidate’s schedule, despite the fact that he was running behind schedule. The last media avail took place on Thursday – nearly an eternity in campaign time (Keep in mind, Hillary Clinton has held two media availabilities since yesterday).
The 15 1/2 minute press avail began with a question about Austan Goolsbee, the Obama economic advisor who reportedly told someone in the Canadian government that Obama’s anti-NAFTA campaign rhetoric is just political speak. Campaign Manager David Plouffe told reporters earlier in the day that Goolsbee attended the meeting not as a representative of the campaign, but as a visiting professor from the University of Chicago. In interviews, Obama had previously denied that “it happened,” and so he was asked by a reporter today to clarify what happened.The second topic du jour was about Obama’s relationship with Tony Rezko, an Obama contributor whose federal corruption trial began today in Chicago. A fair number of Chicago reporters headed south to San Antonio to question Obama on fundraisers held by Rezko, who was in attendance, and on Obama’s transparency on the issue.
Why has CNN been so biased in there backing of Obama. It seems so unfair and has almost cost Hillary the campaign. It was not her but the media (CNN in particular) pulling the gender card, because with her experience and if she had been a man this would never have been allowed.
So this to me is more about gender as much is it is about race. However, the race issue in South Carolina seems to have swayed all black voters to Obama…Along with Oprah…..
Part II:
Why has the media been giving Obama such a free ride without going after him like they have Hillary until this last week? What about the Rezko deal? why hasn’t that been touched on more? They have finally have questioned his radical religious realtionships, but have waited so long to question these issues, not mention his drug past apparent, did Obama inhale?
Obama’s Canada Connection?
It is alleged today someone from the Obama organization (and it would not be just anyone I am certain) got in touch with the Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce.. and said.. When Obama is president he will be renegotiating the NAFTA Agreement.. “but”..dont worry about it.. that is just for the voters..rhetoric for the campaign.. “we aren’t really going to do that.. relax”
Now that, if true, will really p.o. the voters in Ohio .. what kind of “NEW” politics is this???? Obamarama???
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAJYMgX4JuU
Obama and NAFTA
thanks for the link,,,,,I can,t beleive this,- Obama is f,,,,liar,,,,,,
On the issue of experience, Obama`s record/experience is a joke by comparison…Hillary`s been to no less than 80 countries…helping any way she could…in addition, here`s just some of All Hillary`s achievements/experiences as a US Senator:
In 2000, Hillary was elected to the United States Senate from New York. As Senator, Hillary has continued her advocacy for children and families and has been a national leader on homeland security and national security issues.
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Hillary worked with her colleagues to secure the funds New York needed to recover and rebuild. She fought to provide compensation to the families of the victims, grants for hard-hit small businesses, and health care for front line workers at Ground Zero. And she continues to work for resources that enable New York to grow, to improve homeland security for New York and other communities, and to protect all Americans from future attacks.
She is the first New Yorker ever to serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee, working to see that America’s military has the necessary resources to protect our national security. She has visited troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and at Fort Drum in New York, home of the 10th Mountain Division and other New York bases, as well as at Walter Reed Military Hospital. She has learned first-hand the challenges facing American combat forces. Hillary passed legislation to track the health status of our troops so that conditions like Gulf War Syndrome would no longer be misdiagnosed. She is an original sponsor of legislation that expanded health benefits to members of the National Guard and Reserves and has been a strong critic of the Administration’s handling of Iraq.
But Hillary has recognized that we can’t ignore our problems at home while we face challenges overseas. She has introduced legislation to tie Congressional salary increases to an increase in the minimum wage, because she believes if America’s working people don’t deserve a raise, neither does Congress. She has supported a variety of middle-class tax cuts, including marriage penalty relief, property tax relief, and reduction in the Alternative Minimum Tax, and supports fiscally responsible pay-as-you-go budget rules. She helped pass legislation that encouraged investment to create jobs in struggling communities through the Renewal Communities program. She has championed legislation to bring broadband Internet access, which is so important in today’s information economy, to rural America.
In the Senate, Hillary has not wavered in her work to expand quality affordable health care to more Americans. She worked to strengthen the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which increased coverage for children in low income and working families. She authored legislation that has been enacted to improve quality and lower the cost of prescription drugs and to protect our food supply from bioterrorism. She sponsored legislation to increase America’s commitment to fighting the global HIV/AIDS crisis, and is now leading the fight for expanded use of information technology in the health care system to decrease administrative costs, lower premiums, and reduce medical errors.
Her strong advocacy for children continues in the Senate. Some of Hillary’s proudest achievements have been her work to ensure the safety of prescription drugs for children, with legislation now included in the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, and her legislation to help schools address environmental hazards. She has also proposed expanding access to child care. She has passed legislation that will bring more qualified teachers into classrooms and more outstanding principals to lead our schools.
Hillary has been a powerful advocate for women in the Senate. Her commitment to supporting the rights guaranteed in Roe v. Wade and to reducing the number of abortions by reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies was hailed by the New York Times as “frank talk…(and) a promising path.” Hillary is one of the original cosponsors of the Prevention First Act to increase access to family planning. Her fight with the Bush Administration ensured that Plan B, an emergency contraceptive, will be available to millions of American women and will reduce the need for abortions.
Hillary is strongly committed to making sure that every American has the right to vote in fair, accessible, and credible elections. She introduced the Count Every Vote Act of 2005 to ensure better protection of votes and to ensure that every vote is counted.
In 2006, New Yorkers reelected Hillary to the Senate with 67 percent of the vote.
to begin with, in last week`s debate, there was the great ignorance Obama showed to the world when he told that story about the platoon, etc…displaying a great lack of knowledge about how the military is structured, etc…
in the last debate, he stated that he`d take action in Iraq…if intel indicated that Al-Quaeda was building a base there, etc., there…what?…wait a min?…this from a guy who stated that he was against the war from the start…
when the war started, the US had intel which indicated that Al-Quaeda had bases in Iraq…the very same condition which Obama states he`d take action over there…just like Bush did…
which means Obama was either LYING in the last debate or when he says he was against the war from the start.
btw, Hillary showed her superior experience, etc., by correctly answering this question…because a good Commander-in-Chief needs to know the facts before answering such questions…
she was also correct in pointing out that Obama wasn`t in the Sen. at the start to vote on the war…and he`s going to say what ever makes him look good…so, of course he`s going to LIE and say that he was against the war from the start…makes him look smarter than everyone else…especially to his followers…
and speeches, etc., aren`t the same…there`s a HUGE difference between giving speeches, etc., and voting with a constituency to answer to, nearly all of who were for the war at the time…
in fact, on and just after 9/11, very nearly every American, including Obama, was for going to war or dropping a bomb on who ever was responsible for what took place on 9/11…especially NYer`s…anyone who says differently is lying just like Obama is…as SHOWN above…
quite simply, Today`s world is too dangerous for a Pres. to be learning on the job…and openly negotiating without pre-conditions…with our enemies/terrorists…many of who HOPE every American drops dead this very moment…and would CHANGE the United States to something other than democracy…to think otherwise, like Obama, is extremely naive.
The more I read about Obama, the more fearful I become. His record of drugs, association with criminals, the radical black only church and dirty politics. The worldwide support of every muslim group in the world with money and endorsement. Louis Farrakhan, with his Nation of Isalm is a real concern and Obama’s church endorsed him. Obama is not presidential material. His black only mentality is very troublesome and not right for our country. Both Obama and his wife received Ivy League education through affirmative action, but now they are finally proud of our country. Neither of the Obama’s had the grades or finance for the Ivy League college education, but the taxpayer got stuck with the huge expense. Don’t you get that warm and fuzzy feeling regarding the Obama’s. I didn’t use his middle name.
Thank God! People have snapped out of this trance, we want Hillary to stay in the race until Obama’s laundry all airs out…. and as you will find…there is just as much enthusiasm in learning about his faults and laundry that the media “especially” that media machine that CNN has exposed as to what I call a Hillary CNN Bashing Machine… CNN led to this unevenness in race and the truths of a real democratic race itself. I believe whether or not if you are a Christian or not, you should specifically make sure what the core beliefs of your church are…and I’m not into an all black belief based church that Obama represents. I want a church that believes for my core beliefs as well, especially if they are going to be president.. WAIT A MINUTE – Don’t forget they haven’t even got into the Rezko story yet,,,That starts March 3rd,,,,, however in the past week you have seen some good Obama Bashing and WELL DESERVED after all the Hillary bashing. They believe pretty much the same things but experience prevails as to who can accomplish what CAST YOUR VOT FOR HILLARY – THE CLINTON DAYS BROUGHT PROSPERITY TO ALL>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Thank God! People have snapped out of this trance, we want Hillary to stay in the race until Obama’s laundry all airs out…. and as you will find…there is just as much enthusiasm in learning about his faults and laundry that the media “especially” that media machine that CNN has exposed as to what I call a Hillary CNN Bashing Machine… CNN led to this unevenness in race and the truths of a real democratic race itself. I believe whether or not if you are a Christian or not, you should specifically make sure what the core beliefs of your church are…and I’m not into an all black belief based church that Obama represents. I want a church that believes for my core beliefs as well, especially if they are going to be president.. WAIT A MINUTE – Don’t forget they haven’t even got into the Rezko story yet,,,That starts March 3rd,,,,, however in the past week you have seen some good Obama Bashing and WELL DESERVED after all the Hillary bashing. They believe pretty much the same things but experience prevails as to who can accomplish what CAST YOUR VOT FOR HILLARY – THE CLINTON DAYS BROUGHT PROSPERITY TO ALL>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Looking from the outside in, President Bill Clinton was the best President the USA had in the last 20 years. Now you have the worst in history in George Bush.
Hillary in every debate has answered her questions clearly and in detail while Obama just sits there and responds with ‘ I agree with Hillary and furthermore…”. This is enough proof that demonstrates he is definitely not cut out for the job.
The media gave Hillary a rough ride. The media keeps throwing out these obscure polls where this demographic here is gaining for Obama here and another obscure poll the media throws out thats says Obama that…so what’s up with the media ?
Obama says too he wants to go and talk with the US adversaries with no preconditions. Absurd !! Why is anybody even buying into this guy’s jive talk ?
I want to add too that this is the worst and most biased media coverage of a primary and Presidential election I’ve ever seen. I challenge anyone to prove I’m wrong. I’ve been proven right in these political matters 9 times out of 10 and I’m sure I’m right now.
Obama or McCain as President will be a very bad thing for the USA.
Obama has a history of ruthless and dirty politics: From a story about how he first gained public office in the Illinois State Senate: (Chicago Tribune April 4, 2007): The day after New Year’s 1996, operatives for Barack Obama filed into a barren hearing room of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. There they began the tedious process of challenging hundreds of signatures on the nominating petitions of state Sen. Alice Palmer, the longtime progressive activist from the city’s South Side. And they kept challenging petitions until every one of Obama’s four Democratic primary rivals was forced off the ballot. His overwhelming legal onslaught signaled his impatience to gain office, even if that meant elbowing aside an elder stateswoman like Palmer. A close examination of Obama’s first campaign clouds the image he has cultivated throughout his political career: The man now running for president on a message of giving a voice to the voiceless first entered public office not by leveling the playing field, but by clearing it. One of the candidates he eliminated, long-shot contender Gha-is Askia, now says that Obama’s petition challenges belied his image as a champion of the little guy and crusader for voter rights. “He talks about honor and democracy, but what honor is there in getting rid of every other candidate so you can run scot-free? Why not let the people decide?” Had Palmer survived the petition challenge, Obama would have faced the daunting task of taking on an incumbent senator. Palmer’s elimination marked the first of several fortuitous political moments in Obama’s electoral success: He won the 2004 primary and general elections for U.S. Senate after tough challengers imploded when their messy divorce files were unsealed. Hence, his rapid ascent to power…
I absolutely have to disagree with this. The highlights that you have mentioned are two that yes, should be commended – however is record IS subject to much dispute concerning the times in which he has chosen, consciously NOT to vote on imperative issues within the Senate.
For instance: In 1999 Senator Obama was faced with an extremely difficult vote in the Illinois legislature, a bill which would allow Juveniles to be tried as adults. This had massive implications for African Americans and the potential to cause great controversy within that group.
VOTE: Neither yes or no. He voted ‘Present’ – effectively meaning he side stepped the issue.
130 OTHER times he took this stance within the Senate. On this note, when you state that you are shocked at the cries of millions of Americans who state that Obama lacks substance, on this issue who can really dispute this notion?
Although voting ‘present; is not unusual – it does raise the fundamental premise on which his campaign had been founded upon: he has tried to distinguish himself from Senator Clinton as a somebody who is ready to lead, who does despite popular belief, have the experience and tenacity with which to lead this incredibly bruised country.
He has not however, proved through this 130 – Present – record – that he can take on the tough issues – the issues which will undoubtedly face him on ‘Day One’ and shape the lives of the American people – if they issues present a hard line or a hard truth that people might not want to digest.
His record reflects also something else – at least 36 times Senator Obama was the ONLY state senator to vote present or was part of a tiny minority (5/6).
This is clearly with motive as opposed to being mindful of the issues at hand – his present votes stood out amongst widespread support because he has admittedly confessed to use them to register objections to part of the Bill – an act which you do, if you are mindful of running the risk of saying ‘No’. It clearly gives him political cover.
So I ask you – is this transparency…..
No….it really is more of the same. Washington Politics at its finest….
No ‘Change’ there then – a term he has so often brandished and banded around to fit his rhetoric….this time Senator Obama, I am certainly not falling for it. I hope to goodness the American people follow the lead.
Hopefully, You watched SNL last couple of weekends. The Clinton/Obama debate
skit spoke volumes. CNN is bias in favor of Obama.
I can’t tell the difference between watching the FOX network from
CNN or any other of the major networks.
ALL our media sources suffer from Obamania!
Thankfully, SNL nailed it!
I hope CNN tries to regain some objectivity.
First of all Obama voted for NAFTA himself in 2004 and if people especially you young voters would stop following the media; Have you ever stopped and thought that the younger generation has grown up to be media kids, meaning in a lot of instances they vote for what the media represents as the going thing – like “Obama” without even researching all the facts. Simply amazing.
Hillary won that debate in Texas and Ohio, Obama got to study… and stumble his way through the whole thing and got to respond to Hillary’s thoughts before he spoke…HMMM and you wonder why Hillary questioned why did she haven’t to go first…hmm…probably because again, the media gave him chances to respond – he looked like Hillary’s Secretary, not a Presidential Leader – Get real,,,,,,,,,,,,She roped him, hands down and HELLO TEXAS AND OHIO DON”T BE BOUGHT BY THE MEDIA!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama has a history of ruthless and dirty politics: From a story about how he first gained public office in the Illinois State Senate: (Chicago Tribune April 4, 2007): The day after New Year’s 1996, operatives for Barack Obama filed into a barren hearing room of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners. There they began the tedious process of challenging hundreds of signatures on the nominating petitions of state Sen. Alice Palmer, the longtime progressive activist from the city’s South Side. And they kept challenging petitions until every one of Obama’s four Democratic primary rivals was forced off the ballot. His overwhelming legal onslaught signaled his impatience to gain office, even if that meant elbowing aside an elder stateswoman like Palmer. A close examination of Obama’s first campaign clouds the image he has cultivated throughout his political career: The man now running for president on a message of giving a voice to the voiceless first entered public office not by leveling the playing field, but by clearing it. One of the candidates he eliminated, long-shot contender Gha-is Askia, now says that Obama’s petition challenges belied his image as a champion of the little guy and crusader for voter rights. “He talks about honor and democracy, but what honor is there in getting rid of every other candidate so you can run scot-free? Why not let the people decide?” Had Palmer survived the petition challenge, Obama would have faced the daunting task of taking on an incumbent senator. Palmer’s elimination marked the first of several fortuitous political moments in Obama’s electoral success: He won the 2004 primary and general elections for U.S. Senate after tough challengers imploded when their messy divorce files were unsealed. Hence, his rapid ascent to power…
I absolutely have to disagree with this. The highlights that you have mentioned are two that yes, should be commended – however is record IS subject to much dispute concerning the times in which he has chosen, consciously NOT to vote on imperative issues within the Senate.
For instance: In 1999 Senator Obama was faced with an extremely difficult vote in the Illinois legislature, a bill which would allow Juveniles to be tried as adults. This had massive implications for African Americans and the potential to cause great controversy within that group.
VOTE: Neither yes or no. He voted ‘Present’ – effectively meaning he side stepped the issue.
130 OTHER times he took this stance within the Senate. On this note, when you state that you are shocked at the cries of millions of Americans who state that Obama lacks substance, on this issue who can really dispute this notion?
Although voting ‘present; is not unusual – it does raise the fundamental premise on which his campaign had been founded upon: he has tried to distinguish himself from Senator Clinton as a somebody who is ready to lead, who does despite popular belief, have the experience and tenacity with which to lead this incredibly bruised country.
He has not however, proved through this 130 – Present – record – that he can take on the tough issues – the issues which will undoubtedly face him on ‘Day One’ and shape the lives of the American people – if they issues present a hard line or a hard truth that people might not want to digest.
His record reflects also something else – at least 36 times Senator Obama was the ONLY state senator to vote present or was part of a tiny minority (5/6).
This is clearly with motive as opposed to being mindful of the issues at hand – his present votes stood out amongst widespread support because he has admittedly confessed to use them to register objections to part of the Bill – an act which you do, if you are mindful of running the risk of saying ‘No’. It clearly gives him political cover.
So I ask you – is this transparency…..
No….it really is more of the same. Washington Politics at its finest….
No ‘Change’ there then – a term he has so often brandished and banded around to fit his rhetoric….this time Senator Obama, I am certainly not falling for it. I hope to goodness the American people follow the lead.
Hopefully, CNN watched SNL last night. The Clinton/Obama debate
skit spoke volumes. CNN is bias in favor of Obama.
I can’t tell the difference between watching the FOX network from
CNN or any other of the major networks.
ALL our media sources suffer from Obamania!
Thankfully, SNL nailed it!
I hope CNN tries to regain some objectivity.
YOU GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Obama supports the upper-middle class, not the poor, average Americans searching for HOPE, you must be able to see through all these nice spoken words………………..
It’s amazing to me that people are voting for “Obama” someone that does not follow our country’s traditions, no hand during the pledge, “a Muslim past”. It’s kind of scary to see how someone can give such wonderful speeches and the media can be so biased of Hillary and he gets a free ride with free media coverage, just crazy… he’s a dreamer without any substance and HOPE is not going to change this country’s direction based on WORDS.
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAKE UP TEXAS, WE HAVE SOME WORK TO DO….OBAMANIA IS A FALSE HOPE THAT SPELLS TROUBLE…….
“Obama, Clinton Donating Heavily to Superdelegates’ Campaigns
by Associated Press
Thursday, February 14, 2008
The study tracked donations received by members of Congress from the candidates’ leadership PACs and from their candidate committees. It tracked donations made to governors by examining the presidential candidates’ expenditures.
Among the findings:
— Since 2005, Obama’s committees gave $228,000 to superdelegates who have endorsed him, $363,900 to those who were still undecided, and $102,400 to those who have endorsed Clinton.
–Clinton’s committee’s gave $95,000 to superdelegates who have endorsed her, $88,000 to those who
were still neutral, and $12,500 to those who have endorsed Obama.
Email Misrepresents Hillary’s Legislative Record
There is an email circulating that grossly misrepresents Hillary’s legislative record, as well as the record of Sen. Obama. (Various versions appear on the Obama campaign website here, here, and here.)
The email only gives Hillary credit for bills where she was the original sponsor and have also been signed into law. Here are the facts. In her time in the Senate, Hillary has sponsored 21 bills that have become law including:
— a bill that extended the availability of unemployment assistance.
— a bill which established a program to assist family caregivers.
— a bill that provided benefits to public safety officers who were killed or injured during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
But Hillary’s accomplishments in the Senate are not limited to bill sponsorships. Among her many other legislative accomplishments:
— Hillary worked with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to expand access to health care for the National Guard and Reserve.
— Hillary passed an amendment that created a national program for teacher and principal training and recruitment.
— Hillary used Senate rules to force the Bush administration to make emergency contraception, also known as Plan B, available over the counter.
Meanwhile, the email gives Sen. Obama credit for every bill he introduced or signed on as a co-sponsor, whether or not they became law. The reality is, since Sen. Obama joined the Senate (applying the same standard the email applies to Hillary) he has sponsored two bills that have become law:
— a bill that sought to promote democracy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
— a bill that named a post office.
In two exceptions to the media blackout, Tucker Carlson of MSNBC described Trinity as having a “racially exclusive theology” that “contradicts the basic tenets of Christianity.” Sean Hannity of Fox News confronted Wright on TV and asked how a black value system is any more acceptable than a white value system.
If a white presidential candidate’s church had a similar statement and “you substitute the word black for white, there would be an outrage in this country,” Hannity said. “There would be cries of racism in this country.’”
“If your spiritual advisor makes outrageous statements, it’s incumbent on you as a leader to denounce those statements,” says Brad Blakeman, a former Bush White House aide who heads the conservative Freedom’s Watch. “Silence is an admission that you agree with what your spiritual advisor pronounces
Who is the RACIST????
As for Israel, “The Israelis have illegally occupied Palestinian territories for over 40 years now,” Wright has said. “Divestment has now hit the table again as a strategy to wake the business community and wake up Americans concerning the injustice and the racism under which the Palestinians have lived because of Zionism.”
And we are to believe that O-BUM-A went to his church for 20 years. But WE are to believe HE SUPPORTS ISREAL.??????
In sermons and interviews, Dr. Wright has equated Zionism with racism and Israel with South Africa under its previous policy of apartheid. On the Sunday after 9/11, Wright said the attacks were a consequence of violent American policies. Four years later, Wright suggested that the attacks were retribution for America’s racism.
“In the 21st century, white America got a wake-up call after 9/11/01,” Wright wrote in a church-affiliated magazine. “White America and the western world came to realize that people of color had not gone away, faded into the woodwork or just ‘disappeared’ as the Great White West kept on its merry way of ignoring black concerns.”
In one of his sermons, Wright said, “Racism is how this country was founded and how this country is still run!…We [in the U.S.] believe in white supremacy and black inferiority and believe it more than we believe in God.”
May be that you Rev. Write are full of hate and racism. But dont think all america is….
We are a congregation which is unashamedly black and unapologetically Christian,” says the Trinity United Church of Christ’s website in Chicago. “We are an African people and remain true to our native land, the mother continent, the cradle of civilization.”
That’s just the beginning. The church has a “non-negotiable commitment to Africa,” according to its website, and its pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. subscribes to what is called the Black Value System.
I HAVE A NON-NEGOTIABLE COMMITMENT TO AMERICA… How can Obama when he goes to a church like this for 20 years???
This guy is all word’s and NO substance.
And what substance that can be found on him. Makes things even more scary.
A wife that’s never till now been proud to be American???
I don’t know about you all BUT I have been proud many many times.
One of the times I want you all to think of is. THE plane that went down in PA.
Think about it.. IT was very very sad. BUT a group of AMERICAN’S said you may kill us. BUT WE WILL NOT HELP YOU KILL OTHER”S.
THE fire fighter’s that went in to save others?? the People from all over the country that WENT to New york to help.
A Rev. Write as his mentor And father like figure. That is a racist pig that even other black churches want nothing to do with… who said 9/11 was the white mans fault for not paying attention to the black mans needs???????
NO THIS O-BUM-A IS NOT WHAT AMERICA NEEDS…
The trial of indicted influence peddler Tony Rezko – longtime friend and political patron of Sen. Barack Obama — starts today . Sen. Obama’s name has already surfaced in pre-trial documents submitted by the prosecution and, according to media reports, is likely to surface again as the trial progresses. Democrats deserve the answers to these questions as they consider their votes:
OBAMA IS A CHEAP TALKING DEVIL WHO IS DECIEVING YOUNG PEOPLE. VOTING FOR HIM IS LIKE SELLING YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL.
Wow he isn’t that great when he isn’t in front of people without a speach is he ?Down right boring type of person .
Barack really needs to gain some weight. Is he on a hunger strike or something?
Nader/Some Guy 2008
We HAVE to stop Rodam Hussein.
WHY are SO many poeple turning in to cult members with their eyes rolling in ther back of their head for Osama Hussien?
How the HELL could we put this guy in the white house when we KNOW he is going to sit down with the terrorsts?!?!?? He says this and IS PROUD OF IT!!!
WTF?!?!?!?
WAKE UP Obama sheep! He IS NOT the black JESUS. Don’t be SO STUPID
Who is OBAMA?
Why has this question been asked before now.
America needs change but not all change is good.
I love my country even though it is screwed up.
I blame politicians and both parties.
I believe Obama is being exposed.
I really believe Obama hates this country. If you sat under that poison preaching for 20 years you have to agree with it.
Want to let you konw that your over emphasis on Obama is becoming hurtful not only to Obama or the democrates, but but all of america. You Americans are a bad example when it comes to politics. The world is watching, and Africa has got a kin interest. In an instant, you could hear the bias in the tone of every Journalists against Obama. This is nothing less than a strategy against a set of people, and I must say that most of you white guys have it in your blood. How you would tie Obama to this man’s views to steal away his normination is more tha n serious.
I think lots of people will give up this whole election process, and this just because the T.V. guys want to be popular. It is a sad day for america’s polictics. There many now who have a soft side for Obama, and once he is out, they too will be out. Watch out because the consequencies of these things you air will be felt beyond the U.S.
No wonder he doesn’t talk about his children. hey are getting their education and love of country from church with Mom & Dad.You may ask him how he explains such hatred to his children.
Never before have I been afraid of a candidate. But I am now! The downfall of our great America is on the schedule if Osamba would be elected. The comfort I have is that the world is still in God’s hands & even the great Obama can’t fool God.
In all the discourse I’ve heard about “Rev” Wright’s remarks being “mis-interpreted” or “mi-
understood” why has no one called it like it really is–”HATE-MONGERING.”
You can bet your bouty that if it had been said in reverse by a white person, that’s what it would
have been called!
I am backing Hillary and if she does not get the nomination, as bad as I hate to think about the mess that Bush has us in, I will think long and hard about McCain. The opposite of that is not voting. I cannot believe the American public has swallowed BHO’s wishy washy manner and his underlying hatred of white people in America. He believes the same as JW. America owes him something and he will strow hatred among the races. I do not think he can or will do anything to bring the races together. Actually BHO and JW seems to thrive on the mess that the sermons have put on us in America.
Oh my! I hate to think about the White House and all the beautiful furnishings placed there by white Americans
Hey OBabble, enjoy your ride, the 527 crew is on line and awaiting their call…
Sez Shooter