What concerns me about McCain

[88-31-10]

I don't think Barack Hussein or Insane McCain can be any worse than the fu*king clowns in there right now. Prolly won't be any better either.

[Binky Bainbridge]

Obama is the man who will prove to be a great President in today's troubled world.

I don't know who this captain saw, but it wasn't the Barack Obama *I* just saw in Afghanistan. Unlike most of the pols who breeze on through for nothing more than brief photo ops before leaving he was warm, friendly & engaging (as much as security would allow) with the troops he met and he was genuinely interested in us and our mission and how we could best serve our country. When Obama went to Jordan a few days ago they said "The guy gets it. Sharp, aware and a very good listener. He doesn't seem stuck in preconceived positions." Those are the qualities *I*'d like to see in my Commander in Chief. While Obama was out visiting the troops, what was John McCain doing ...?, playing golf with his rich cronies (Bush Sr.) in Kennbunkport and whining about how much press coverage Obama was getting. Definitely *not* the qualities I want to see in my Commander in Chief.

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by Binky Bainbridge

Obama is the man who will prove to be a great President in today's troubled world.

Yeah Binky, and some Brit claimed the Titanic was designed to be unsinkable.

[Flying Dutchman]

Doesn't David Hasselhoff draw big crowds in Berlin also?

[PGR H-D Rider]

A woman, married three times, walked into a bridal shop one
day and told the sales clerk that she was looking for a wedding gown for her fourth wedding.
'Of course, madam,' replied the sales clerk, 'exactly what type and color are you looking for?'


The bride to be said: 'A long frilly white dress with a veil.'


The sales clerk hesitated a bit, then said, 'Please don't take this the wrong way, but gowns of that nature are considered more appropriate for brides who are being married the first time - for those who are a bit more innocent, if you know what I mean? Perhaps ivory or sky blue would be nice?'

'Well,' replied the customer, a little peeved at the clerk's directness, 'I can assure you that a white gown would be quite appropriate. Believe it or not, despite all my marriages, I remain as innocent as a first-time bride. You see, my first husband was so excited about our wedding, he died as we were checking into our hotel. My second husband and I got into such a terrible fight in the limo on our way to our honeymoon that we had that wedding annulled immediately and never spoke to each other again.'

'What about your third husband?' asked the sales clerk.

'That one was a Democrat,' said the woman, 'and every night for four years, he just sat on the edge of the bed and told me how good it was going to be, but nothing ever happened.'

[Highwayman]

Originally Posted by Highwayman

I find it troubling that Obama would snub wounded troops because he couldn’t turn the visit into a photo op.

So first the Obama campaign said they cancelled because it would look too political. Then they “revised” (flip-flop) their statement that it was because of the Pentagon.

Though the Rammstein visit had been planned for days, Obama senior strategist David Axelrod said that that Pentagon notified Obama military advisor Scott Gration only yesterday or the day before that he should not come.

The Pentagon "viewed this as a campaign event and therefore they said he should not come," Axelrod said. Obama has been at the base in previous overseas trips. He visited with troops--even played basketball--when he touched down in Kuwait during the Iraq and Afghanistan leg of his swing.

Pentagon tells Obama not to visit U.S. troops at German base because it would be too political - Lynn Sweet

But the Pentagon says otherwise.

"Sen. Obama is welcome to visit Landstuhl or any military hospital in his official capacity as a United States senator," Morrell said in a brief interview. "But there is a DOD policy which governs campaigning and electioneering at military facilities that would have to be respected if he were to visit. That distinction was relayed and made clear to campaign, and they made a decision on their own based on that guidance."

Jonathan Martin's Blog: DOD spokesman says Obama camp was reminded of political rules - Politico.com

So absent the photo ops and campaign propaganda Obama can’t be bothered to stop and say hello to our wounded warriors. Worst, they lie about it.

[Detector]

It seems to me that they're trying to play Obama to the young liberal vote. They know he will not get the mature conservative vote.

"World Tour" pleeeeease A rock star he is not.

[Binky Bainbridge]

The next President of the USA visits No.10 Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister, (soon to be ex-Prime Minister, we hope!):




Sat Jul 26, 4:32 AM ET

U.S.Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. arrives at Downing Street in London, to meet with Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Saturday, July 26, 2008.
(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

[Justoo]

Bob Dylan for president!

[Binky Bainbridge]

Originally Posted by Justoo

Bob Dylan for president!

Bob, don't think twice, its alright, I want you. Get in your Buick 6 and drive down Highway 51 pronto!
McCain, it's all over now baby blue! If you gotta go, go now!