That Debate I feel was more intresting then the obama mccain debate…..In my opinion Joe Bideon Provided a more solid debate then Palain…Look…This lady got Pimped Royally from Mccain…..Maybe even paid…To think you just pick someone…based solely off the fact that she is a woman…and would take attention away from obama while trying to recieve some of Hilary Clinton’s votes…For her simply being a woman..?
Look..
To me one of the most important votes…IS the black woman vote….As a black woman I feel that he played Palin…He didnt pick her because of her experience(because its very few) Nor based upon her intellegence….(it took her how long and how many colleges to recieve a B.A) …
Change is Obama…He doesnt have alot of experience in some areas…However he has the experience working with the working class americans and working with people who are considered to be at or below the provity line…

To be honest, both individuals were boring.. In the beginning, gwen told both them jokers to answer the question and they didnt answer it how it was given. I don’t believe both of them are ready now. In the beginning, I like both biden and palin but now makes me not want to vote. Past debates were great, it has now become a joke to these people. I mean seriously, both kept talking about the same ish…i’m like come on.Atleast with mccain and obama…you can understand what they are talking about because it means something to both of them and they stay on topic no matter what. biden and palin, went from good to bad since they became in the spotlight. smh

i wish hillary was running cause she brought entertainment and great views. These people are a joke too me now.

sarah palin aint ready for vp, but i still would fuck her.

I wonder if negroes will be arguing about this WWF nonsense in the concentration camps, lol?

Anyone who QUOTES RONALD WALTER REAGAN pumps serious fear in my heart!

oh what about when she said her and John have always been PROUD to be an American! lol straight dig at Michelle!

Judah, WWF (huh)?

@ Pete..

You know what I hate? When people like you try to distort the facts to prove your weak point.

Biden spent the last weeks rehearsing with a woman because he is known to be a hard debator and he didn’t want to “hurt her feelings.” He even contacted Hilary for advice on how to debate women. If you noticed when she made the mistake and called the general in Afghanistan McClellan instead of General McKiernan, notice Biden did not correct her; he did not want to come off as condescending. McClellan by the way is Bush’s ex White House Press Secretary. In my opinion, treating Sarah Palin like she is a delicate flower is condescending to women on a whole.

She obviously did better that I expected…that’s for sure.

HOWEVER, a cutesy, charming persona doesn’t make up for her answers!
She stayed on her MEMORIZED talking points…never averted, which I thought was hilarious!…i was making my own personal notes as the debate went on…yeah she stayed in her comfort zone of energy she lacked substantive answers to questions; that she never answered by the way - - it’s almost like she was asked a question and she went with her own topics from her talking points. She hardly refuted any statements from biden, but when she did…it was b/c it was in her comfort zone of talking point topics.

The only thing that resonated with me was her almost convincing relatable personality. - - she definitely “repaired” her image and gave the GOP a beacon of hope…lol But she did enough studying to pass the quiz! Republican’s will always be to me…to have tunnel vision and one dimensional thinking - - they will never bring out the adverse points of the Bush administration nor McCain. This wasn’t the game changer

Also, i have something else to say. So many people talk about, they going to vote for this person and they aren’t t even register. half of these people screaming out obama and this and that…aren’t in the voting books. most don’t know what precient to go to…on election day. I volunteer at one of dc polls for our local election..in september and half of the people in my precient didn’t even show up for that. how can people talk about change and they not even active in their local elections. on top of that, they not even register for the big one in november. what i need people to do is, get register and stop talking about what you all going to do and just do it. Also, when you do register, please no the people on the ballots. You be surprise how many people can’t even say Obama name or know who is running for president.

I’m ashame at Bet for that voting thing last Sat.How are you going to try to get black people to vote, when half the celebriies like pretty ricky aren’t even registrater. They are making these stars come out to our communties, that arent register. On top of that, they telling the whole world they arent register. The should have been register,dont tell someone else to do it and you arent. smh

@ angel
i more than disagree that this debate was a waste of time

i guess because i study polisci i look at it a different way…think about it. the point of a vp is to compliment the president. Biden makes up for the weakness of Obama. But Palin doesnt compliment Mccain, Leiberman would have.
But heres the gotcha gotcha…..Palin seemed to be totally setting herself up for 2012. she seemed more interested in her own reputation than Mccains. she has officially made herself a viable candidate for 2012

It has been posted elsewhere on the net that Obama supporters are requesting in honor of the Obama’s 16th wedding anniversary that those who can would donate $16.00 to the campaign and if you can’t pass the word around, please thanks for all of the support.

@Angel I like the pic love the short do. Looks so natural.Keep it like that!!!!!It’s getting cold soon and hats are big this season.
Thanks for the Loop.

Palin did much better than was expected of her but the question still remains “has she proven herself as a possible worthy future VP?” My answer would have to be no. While she did not totally mess up, she did an okay job based on what was expected of her. She failed to answer any thing dead on, her rebuttals were very weak when Biden called her out on incorrect information, and she could only speak from a “hockey moms” point of view. Yes, it is great that she can relate to the people but when it comes to an elected official would you prefer someone who knew were they were talking about or someone who knew how to throw out “quirky folksy language” every 30 seconds. I mean the woman actually said “6 pack Joe” WTF. She could offer nothing of what Sarah Palin is willing to do for the country…the only thing she could ever offer is what McCain (not the McCain/Palin ticket) could do. It makes me wonder if she can even think on her own; and for a person to even wonder that about a possible VP is very scary.

As for Biden, I commend him for keeping a level head while debating with someone who apparently was only taught Debate Tactics 101 3 days ago. He answered way more questions head on and had no problem stating that he and Obama may not agree on everything but they have the same common goal. He was very professional in not calling her out on ALL the mistakes that she made (and yes she made many, but few are acknowledging that). He also had know problem stating that “yes, there may be some promises that the Obama/Biden ticket won’t be able to make good on. I love the fact that he even showed a lot of emotion while talking about having to raise his sons. He touched on all issues without having to go back to the same one as a safety net. Basically he proved to me that he is capable of handling the job. Even if Obama/Biden didn’t have my vote before last night they sure got it now.

@ Sigh

Straight up Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior sh*t. Dudes talkin’ about who “really won”, lol. Are you kidding me? Negroes claiming Biden like he freed the slaves and this dude said that Obama is “articulate and good-looking” (for a negro). Three ring circus. I feel sorry for these black children.

@ sigh

I get ya all day long. The problem is people will vote for Obama just because and if they have reason to then that a plus. I use to ask why are you voting for Obama and they would say look at the econmoy or I lost my house, but they never told me why Obama. I’ve fell to hear from one person why. Maybe one or two say because he is black and I identfy with him. People are not being real when they say race has nothing to do with it because that just not true. Joe B is not by far the smartest, nor is he the best person to be VP. You got to remenber He’s run for Persident 3 time. and never got close in the primaries. Be people ignore the fact that nearly everyone in the Dems party thinks he would not make a good president ( that includes Obama) and no one questions that. No one has asked Obama why he would pick some one whom he has said himself would take washington in the wrong direction. So with that said I think He and Palin are about neck in neck. He just has a lot more to say.
I think that both sides are not being truthfully, and who knows palin might be the Truman of our time. Not to mention the fact it is so unlikely that McCain will die. hello this is not 1803, people are living a lot longer.

And to who ever said ” the black women’s vote is the most important vote” LOL. I feel you I’m a black woman too mother, wife, and Vet. and I can promis you that is so not true. It sound good but there has never been an election where the black female vote swayed the out come. The fact is that Religious people be them Rep or Dems determine out comes of elections. I belong to many Black female social groups and I can tell you never had a political guest speaker. Go to church often and and have switched church because politicans cant stay out of there.

So who ever wins I pray for them and hope that God is with them. But I will vote For McCain. I believe in his platform cant say the same about Obama. It not what he says because he a good speaker but when I go after the speech and look to the platform, figures, and overall message I just cant get behind it.

Is it me or did anybody here her refer to the Taliban as Talibani

Didnt Palin give a shout out?

Judah… im sure we will be! Lol

SARAH PALIN IS A SAD CASE. SHE COULDN’T EVER ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT WERE GAVE TO HER. SHE IS NOT READY FOR ANYTHING NOT EVER HOCKEY MOM!!

“OBAMA 08″

I would have to say, I enjoyed watching the VP debates more than the presidential debates. Not because it had more substance, but because it was entertaining via Palin. I found her childish antics (i.e. winking and her lack of sophisticated vocabulary) humorous. At times when Biden was smiling, I wished I posessed the ability to read minds; if so, I bet Biden was thinking, ” Why is she a candidate?” The only information that Palin was more than willing to talk about was taxes and energy. Even when the moderator asked different questions, she dodged them in an attempt to connect with the “American People” and talk about what she knew…taxes and energy. Obviously, she was rehearsed and somewhat scripted, for she lacked in depth knowledge on a plethora of various subjects.

Either way, it didn’t sway my voting choice…it just gave me a great laugh for the day

@ JA and

JA u said that u asked people why they were voting for Obama and u couldn’t get an answers. Maybe it’s because WE WANT CHANGE!!!!!!!!! I am offended that u think that ALL black people are voting for him b/c he is black!!!!!! I believe in his vision, he is more in touch with my views. John McCain doesn’t even know how many homes he owns, so what does he and I have in common? NOTHING, I need someone who understands my day to day struggles of being a single working mother. Sarah Palin just doesn’t appeal to me. I watched how Joe Biden was choked up last night talking about his kids and the struggles he had to face. I know Obama gets it b/c he had to live it. McCain married someone with money and thinks middle class is someone who makes 250,000.00 a yr. I don’t know any “middle class” people making that much a yr.

#33 - I totally heard her say that and I was cracking up! Lucky for her it was a cute mistake though.

#57 - Yes, I feel you!

It’s one thing to open up and be vulnerable to connect with people on a human level, but it’s another thing to keep it so “real” that it’s goes wrong! And Palin’s “folksy” manner was way overexaggerated. I know she was trying to appeal to a certain segment of America, but let’s face it- that segment she is trying to appeal to were probably already going to vote for McCain regardless.

Would she go into a job interview using such colloquial language?!?! If Obama said things like “that’s what’s up”, “what’s really good”, “holla back”, or something of that nature, DESPITE BEING AN IVY LEAGUE GRAD he would have gotten blasted for sounding uneducated, unpolished, “ghetto” and every other disparaging name in the book. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see glimpses of vulnerability and realness in people- it shows that they are down to earth. But when it’s time to be serious, I don’t want cutesy light-hearted phrases and jokes. I want professionalism.

I have to say though, Biden most effective (and unintentional) statement of the night was when he addressed Palin about knowing what it’s like to be a single father and worry about the future of his family. He got a bit choked up talking about it and THAT moment was REAL. It wasn’t manufactured folksy-ness. That’s what people want appreciate.

Angel I totally agree with everything you said. I thought that I was the only one that noticed that Biden was smiling and breathing hard while she spoke. During the debate I will admit she did better than expected but I was confused and also realize this woman never wants to answer questions directly. Did you noticed how she thinks that the vice-president should have more power…….I was thinking is she serious. She cant name a national magazine she get information from but she wants more power….hmmmmmmm…she scares me (as diddy would say). She is a professional double talker who thinks that will make people vote for the Mccain ticket. I JUST WANT HER TO ANSWER A QUESTION THAT IS ASKED IS THAT SO FREAKIN HARD!!!!!! I know everyone is gonna think she is the best thing ever and maybe she really thinks that she can help the country but I just dont think she should have ever been asked to be the vp that shows how SENILE and out of touch Mcain is . Im done rambling…lol!!!

*SIGH*

Sarah won over NOBODY last night.. even if she did terrific she didn’t gain anything but more hope for her OWN party.. not anybody else.. so you can just sit back and watch the polls for obama steadily rise again in about a week though lol…

@97
I have to say though, Biden most effective (and unintentional) statement of the night was when he addressed Palin about knowing what it’s like to be a single father and worry about the future of his family. He got a bit choked up talking about it and THAT moment was REAL. It wasn’t manufactured folksy-ness. That’s what people want appreciate.

And after that statement Biden made she didnt acknowledge any of it and basically went on and on about voting for the “Mavricks”. She is a phony and its just something about her that makes me nervous.

P.S. I vote both ways–so people wont think I’m bias.

All Palin really did was read off of cards irregardless of if it actually answered the question and just prayed it did… then she’d stop for cute smile or wink… i love this bitch.

Can’t say much for her being qualified to be VP, but at least her suit looked cute. I’m so used to seeing Hilary’s 1980’s working woman no frills boxy wardobe, I forgot that there were professional suits that actually flattered a woman’s body.

Yo go Sarah Palin for looking flyy with your fitted metallic suit, berry red pumps, and Tina Fey glasses!

Obama/Biden ‘08!

Palin is beyond out of her league. She crammed two weeks in advanced, for the exam and didn’t come out on top.. Her tutor should be fined. Palin did horribly and I say that because I didn’t expect her to fail like most people did. The recent interviews she gave, allowed people to think low of her and what she was going to bring to the debate. So I knew she was going to be prepped for certain things to discuss during the debate. Most things she had NO KNOWLEDGE of at all… She didn’t say anything along the lines of how her and McCain will better our economy or even how the Bush Administration is different from McCain/Palin administration. That just shows that their in this together and the same treatment that The US have received for 8 years is the same treatment we will receive if McCain/Palin is elected.

People you must think beyond being a democrat and being a republican. Think like a INDEPENDENT and think about which administration is going to help you, your family, and those that you love, and especially the world as a whole. Who do you think will better our economy, who do you think will not only think about people with power but those that don’t have power as well, who do you think will make it as though lower and middle class people get the opportunity to be heard, who do you think will bring this country to better place something we haven’t seen in eight years????

We have a chance to make a difference in this country and we need a leader that’s going to do the best thing for EVERYONE and not just with those with power.

@ Ja

Everyone is saying black people is voting for Obama because he is black!!! Come on..we have been voting for white candiates ever since we were allowed too. Now that there is a black candidate everybody wants to say..”they are just voting for obama because he is black” that is complete and utter bullshit!!!!! Everyone is looking for change whether your voting for him or Mccain but the say that …that just irrates the shit out of me!!!

@Wow

What’s up, lol?

This debate was Hilarious. I’ll applaud Sarah on looking great. She didn’t answer answer any questions and even when Joe Biden made a factual error she didn’t even correct him. Perhaps it was because she didn’t know. I use to do pageants when Ii was in high school and it was funny to see her use the same tactics you would use in a pageant for this debate:
-Make eye contact with your viewers instead of the other contestant to create a personal relationship.
-A simple wink of an eye will capture your audience and gain points with the judges.
-Body language use is very important ie: the forward motion of the shoulders, the turn of the body frame, etc.

Joe Biden looked bored like when are you really gonna give me something to talk about. I wish he had caught her in her mistakes and exposed them, but everytime a man does that to her he is referred to as being “sexist” All of her statements were easily scripted and well practiced because she knew what to say and how to not answer questions. If Hillary had been Obama’s running mate this lady would’ve never been called as a VP. She was only brought in to make McCain appeal younger and to sway the upset women who wanted Hillary to win. My very important question: Since when does having a Harvard degree, understanding the judicial system, being a senator, etc. makes you nothing compared to a survivor of war (not a hero)? Had the roles been switched, Obama would’ve been called uneducated, inadament of speech, “he only went to war probably to get by going to jail”, etc. while McCain would’ve been called this great Amaerican who went to an Ivy League school and things. I never understand how Obama is called an elitist because he went to an Ivy league, and a socialist because he can speak well.

@ 97
thats a good point

I’m not affiliated with any party! But i have to say if Palin was running for Miss America great job! The sad part is she is not………Anytime you have to just do good enough to not look stupid thats a shame. This is the same thing we were givin with bush someone who was just a read from a que cards we cant stand for this silly type stuff this time around! LOOK WE GAVE THEM 8 YEARS AND THEY LIE PLAY GAMES AND TOOK THIS COUNTRY DOWN! MCCAIN AND PALIN CANT EVEN RUN A CAMPAIN WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THEY CAN RUN A COUNTRY! I HAVE TO SAY IF YOU ARE FOOLED ON PALIN YOU ARE AS CLUELESS AS SHE
GOD BLESS THE USA ………….WE NEED IT!

WE NEED TO GET OUT AND VOTE! PALIN COULD BE PRESIDENT IF THEY WIN THE ELECTION, MCCAIN IS SAID TO BE ILL AND WHO KNOWS WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN. WE SHOULD NOT LET THIS LADY FOOL US.

Puhhlleeezzze………..It’ll be just our luck, McCain lives to see 2 terms. Stop thinking in hypothetical terms. Mccain will be fine.

And if I hear one more person talk about inexperience…I’m gonna lose it!

Judah, as always your comments are thought provoking

For any bright person the winner was obvious……..Biden.

Palin didn’t answer most questions by repeating what she has previous stated.

Biden was very professional, answered every question, Stuck it to Mccain.

Palin did better than I thought but again she did answer shit nor did she defend Mccain and did NOTHINg for his campaign.

#16 It doesn’t matter what party u represent but u have to give credit where it is due and she came off like she was trying to win a popularity contest. It isn’t about how sweet or nice u sound or look, it is about knowledge and that is something that she lacks. I like Palin but she will not be the next VP nor is she qualified. How insulting is it to Biden to have his running mate be so ignorant in most areas.

Palin again came off as sweet and warm BUT it is not about that…………….she proved that she knows NOTHING!!!!!!! And tell me……….what DID she answer???

Bidden could have made her look stupid but he was nice and didn’t want to have that “woman bashing” image.

I wish he would have came at her hard ………….that would have made her buckle under pressur but he laid off and made her feel comfortable.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08………………….all day everyday and Yes I am a Christian and I feel as though we need CHANGE!!!!!!!!! Give this man a chance.

@ Sigh… I wasn’t disputing anything you said so perhaps I didn’t make myself clear…lol.. I was just suggesting you check out “Fact Check” because it was informative on CNN and adding a different twist to what I took his smile as….

first of all i find it odd that people about worrying about mc cain dying in office…lol mc cain has better than the average young african american…trust me on that one, besides its very hypocritical for some of you to use age as an excuse then you turn around and say “we love the lord“, if you love the lord then you should have known that only those folks who are fortunate to have abundant blessings from God can live long enough, mc cain is 72 and he is touring this country like rock star on a concert tour, give me a fucking break………!
either blacks want to admit it or not, the majority vote for this man because of his “empty speeches“ and because he`s black, i even know a good number of black women who will vote for him because he has a “black wife“, so race will be an important factor in this election, dont get mad at white folks, check yourselves
to the obama supporters, i have a question what are his plans to fight on drugs? does he have a plan at all? smh

Sarah PAINin (lol) needs 2 sit down b4 she hurts herself. She doesnt even know what shes talking about.

@ 113

No I got what you were saying, but you didn’t get what I was (originally) saying. It’s kewl tho, all politicians make gaffe

no she sounded real stupid to me.joe biden was was talking bout the real issues thats going on in america and that is economic. to much. money being spent on the war and were losing money behind it. and palin and mccain is all about the bush administration.

@Sigh

People kill me with the stuff about McCain’s age. I wonder what the over/under is on a bet between a McCain death or an Obama assassination during their prospective “presidential tenure”, lol? Or a staged Obama assassination? These presidents receive medical care to the Nth degree and most of them live well into their late 80’s/early 90’s. McCain’s age should be the least of anyone’s worries. The people that he works for should be who gives people worries. What should make people that believe in this system worry even more is that he and Obama have the same bosses.

@ Pete

It’s funny that you mention the black woman angle and them voting for him because he has a black wife. Had there been a black female candidate that was being propagated with the same acclaim as Obama, with the same chance to win, and she was married to a white man, she wouldn’t lose ANY black female support. I GURANTEE you that.

Age is a factor, this man will not release he medical records to show. Not thinking about his age makes a person ignorant, this is something to consider. Palin is a joke! she managed to put a town of 9000 people in debt by $20mil, Palin does not believe in abortion in cases of insest and rape (she said if her daughter was pregnant by rape she would keep the baby), Sarah Palin’s husband will use Alaska oil to benefit his pockets as a BP employee, Sara Palin is against sexual education (but her daughter is pregnant), Sarah Palin does not know what magazine or newspaper she reads, Sarah Palin cannot name a singel supreme justice ruling that she is against, Sarah Palin believes withdrawing troops will throwing in the white flag, Sarah Palin is lying about that baby being hers, Sarah Palin believes the world is meant to end soon.
This lady is scary, and to vote for these two will be an abomination.

@Judah

But if something did happen to OBama, I am cofident that Biden could step in and do a wonderful job, and he has foreign policy experience with good relationships with those people. If something happened to McCain we are left with trigger happy Palin, a women who is pro life but she hunts animals for fun. This lady is no different from Bush, look at where we are as a country. Palin just got her passport and she thinks she has foreign policy experience because she can see Russia from Alaska, a little island where no one knows her.

@ Judah

Thank-you, for that comment about a potential Obama assassination. I wanted to talk about that but I feared the folks on the blog would hate me even more than they already do, lol! I honestly think that Obama getting assassinated is more likely than McCain dying from “natural causes”. As much money as his wife has? Sheesh! That man ain’t goin nowhere! Trust that.

@114 (pete) - Are you serious?! His plans to fight drugs? How about our own communities need to address the drug problem. Without addicts, there is no drug problem. Don’t you realize how profitable the judicial system is? Lawmakers are not overly interested in stopping this sea of money.

Further, don’t you dare insult the intelligence of African-Americans across this country by stating that we are only voting for Barack because he is black. I don’t care what color he is, this country needs a strong leader that is interested in bringing everyone together. The only ticket that fits that bill is the Obama/Biden ticket. Old man and moose hunter don’t even come close to having this kind of affect.

Also - “mc cain has better than the average young african american” - WTF?!

#97 Great answer and synopsis. I too agree.

In my opinion, Palin get’s an F. Palin was ill prepared and did not answer many of the questions she was asked. Instead she kept her focus on the “joe six packs and hockey moms” of America that were already going to vote for McCain regardless.

Frankly, she could have used this debate to her benefit if she actually tried to reach out to the milions of Americans who are either unsure about her or who DONT fit the “joe six pack/ hockey mom” demographic.

Instead of redirecting most of the questions back to energy, taxes, mavericks, or hockey moms she could have redirected them towards issues such education and health care. Let’s be real these are important key issues that affect ALL americans not some.

I can’t help but feel like McCain-Palin are ignoring a large number of Americans including myself who are young, intelligent, and educated. That FRIGHTENS me!

Republicans should really be disapppointed in themselves for nominating Palin as VP. The woman has no class and hoenstly she is not “cute” as many people say.

If republicans really wanted to give Obama-Biden a run for their money they really should have came stronger with the VP nominee. Seriously, after Bush you would think they would come tighter and more prepared ….

im with diddy LOL

@ Kenny

Palin’s comment about Russia is no more ridiculous than Obama’s original claims that he had good–no, no–excellent judgement because of his stance on the war. Smh.

Regardless of who’s in office, the economy is in the shytter. I don’t think neither can pull us out of this mess.

@ Pete

Let’s talk about Cindy McCain funding the prescription drug companies, or lets talk about her addiction to prescription drugs. White people have drug problems too such as coke, meth, and prescription drugs. If it wasnt for white people drugs would have not been induced into the black communities in the 60’s, our federal government was responsible……black people dont have didnt have ports to export them in or get them in from outside america

Palin should have saved herself, and the American people the trouble and turned down the position knowing she did not have the experience to be a vice president. She is dangerous. She lacks vital knowledge needed to run this country or to be an assistant to one who will be running the country. This is sad and I pray that we don’t see the day when someone like her gets into the white house because if that were to come to pass, we would all be in trouble…..

VOTE O B A M A — B I D E N

IF YOU LOVE LIFE!

@ 124

Yes, black do have a history of voting for Democrats, which is why I wasn’t initially that surprised that blacks were supporting Obama. However, when I started seeing a flood of emails circulating that “blacks needed to stick together & vote for the first black President who’s articulate & qualified–oh & a black wife”, I became a little suspicisious. Not only that but, during the primaries black Republicans (or friends of HRC for years) were guilted by the Obama campaign (altho unofficially, because he’s sneaky like that) to vote for Obama. I mean after all how could (or why would) blacks miss an opportunity to make history w/ a black man?

All in all, I think its a little bit of both. I think blacks are supporting Obama because he’s black (articulate, black–dark skinned wife, Harvard grad etc.,) and because he’s a Democrat. (Which blacks have a history of supporting, due to socialism).

Biden did good when Palin came out and the first thing she started talking about was all the hockey/soccer mom business i was like “oh here we go” i just find her so bizare what was up with all the winking business tryna flirt with America..

@Sigh

Yes, her statment is more ridiculious.

I meant # 123 not 124

BOTTOMLINE, MAY THE BEST MAN WINS ON NOVEMBER 4TH.
Obama is up in the battleground states, so people are clearly not into McShame and Payedhim
OBAMA/BIDEN

gotcha #116….

Anyway, all of these comments, different views and observations are quite interesting. #97 I agree good points…

to be continued….. 32days on the count down….

If the air Condition would have had an air surge, Palin would have been in trouble. Her notes would have blown off the podium, and she would have been lost. It was sooo scritped for her she could not actually relate to the answers from a personal experience with the issues. When she spoke it was as though it was another Saturday Nite Live Skit.

@Pete, SIGH, Judas

Is this what it comes down to now…assassinating Obama? I know the hate was there but is it that strong that y’all want Obama dead? I don’t like McCain and would not vote for him but this strictly from a political stand point. I would never even harbor the thought of wanting him dead.

Y’all can propagate an Obama’s assassination all y’all want. If that were to happen it would set off the biggest race riot in the history of the world. White racist bastards and Uncle Toms (like the few on this site) would have live in a fucking light bulb. So be careful what you wish for.

MARK MY WORDS!!!!

I will not lie at one point I was just voting for Obama because he was bi-racial. However after listening to what he thinks and the changes he wants to make. I am behind Obama 100%. I think Palin is an air head if she was blond I would actually be more understanding but she isnt. There were far better people that Mccain could have chosen to be VP. She doesnt seem to have a back bone so her VP position is just to fill a seat it was a gimick McCain used to try to get women voters.
On the debate she is an idiot instead of answering the questions she was asked she was talking about other stuff. I seriously think that she is on some type of prescription drugs. Theres just something off about her. Palin has said that she is into pro life 100% So much that if a women is raped that she should not be allowed to have an abortion. So imagine this ladies your out and about or a man breaks into your home and rapes you, gets you pregnant and you have to keep a baby that looks like both Carrot Top and Chris Tucker! Thats crazy.

@ 136

What the hell are you talkin about? Uhhh…reading comprehension is good for you, ya know! Lol, naw seriously, I never once stated that I wanted Obama assassinated. What I said was that the possibility of him being assassinated is higher than Mccain dying of “natural causes”. Which in my opinion, is true. We live in an incredibly racist society, so we do have to be prepared for the unthinkable. This society is not as kumbya-tic as Obama would have lead you to believe.

@ *sigh* - While I understand what you are saying and respect your opinion, my response to Pete did not deny that African-Americans have a history of voting for Democrats. What I intended to point out was that not every African-American is voting for Barack JUST because he’s black. There are plenty of African-American Republicans across this country that will support the McSame/Plain (misspelled on purpose) ticket. To simply lump all African-Americans this way, is unfair and quite frankly insulting. Are you now the Elizabeth Hasselbeck of CL? : )

@ Kenny - “Payedhim” - love that!

@ SIGH

What the hell am I talking about? You heard me loud a clear….

@ #135

I agree with so many of the statements and/or comments that have been posted and normally don’t leave any comments but what you said was so funny! but all so very true!

@ 139

Thank-you for being respectful of my opinion. And, no, I am not the Elizabeth H of the CL, although, I do agree w/ a lot of her ponts, lol.

It has been well documented, in the NY Times (a liberal media outlet), that Republican blacks have felt pressure to support Obama because he is black. Where do you think that pressure is coming from? It’s unofficially coming from Obama’s campaign. This is what folks aren’t understanding, race is a bigger issue than people wanna admit to. Obama pretends to be this candidate that transcends color lines, yet, he’s the first (unofficially though) to guilt major black political figures to support him. I could go on and on, but if you don’t get or understand what I’m saying, then you never will.

Did Palin clear the bar? Yes, by STEPPING OVER IT. Expectations of her performance were so low because of her own idiotic interviews. All she had to do was not show herself to be a complete idiot in order to make conservatives sigh with relief.

Unfortunately for her, I expect more out of my elected officials than just competence. I expect excellence, and on that score, Sarah’s Failin’

@ Kenny

When you say where “we” are as a country, I have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m an American citizen and I believe in keeping the laws of the land as long as they do not conflict with the Word of the Lord. Im not a patriot by any means though, lol. Bush was put in office and has remained there because he doesn’t give a damn about how he’s perceived and he likes playing the fall guy. He causes nothing, he influences nothing, and he can smirk his way through all the blame that’s heaped on him. He’s a seat warmer like every other president.

@Sigh

Hate is good if it’s for the truth’s sake.

@Sigh

Homeboy has an acute reading comprehension issue. I’ve addressed it numerous times and left it alone. Everything is an emotional outburst with him.

@Dukesman

I would love to see you negroes set it off if Obama was assassinated, just to see if (FOR ONCE!) ya’ll backed up all that bullsh*t ya’ll talk. I heard that there was going to be a race riot if the Sean Bell cops were exonerated and you could’ve heard a damn needle drop into a cotton ball after the judgement was read. You negroes will do what you usually do if Obama gets assassinated: throw tantrums, complain, curse, make signs, march with Rev. Al, and forget it all. First off, the black community is lead by these black women and they don’t want to see the white man fall. Secondly; the black man has become a weak, effeminate, non-thinker that smiles as he watches his women gallivant around with the men of the other races. Thirdly, the white man will not fall through the gun. The gun and rule through violence was his blessing. There will be a race war though. That is Bible prophecy.

I believe in keeping the laws of the land as long as they do not conflict with the Word of the Lord.

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Judah, that’s a very interesting comment. So you don’t agree w/ a woman’s right to chose? Or any rights pertaining to women? I’m just curious

@ sigh……………… Thou shall not kill !!! what do you think?

@Judah
Yes, look at where WE are as a country. Bush has ran OUR country into a hole because of his ignorance…..and McShame/Payedhim is the same way, we cannot afford another 4 years of this type of behavior. I am not ignorant to think Bush didnt have any influence over senate or congress, now no because they started wanting a deadline to pull troops out of Iraq. If he doesnt have any power why are the troops in Iraq? If it were up to Senate and Congress we would have a deadline. Bush is the main reason why oil companies and big wig companies have millions, he gave them huge tax breaks while the poor and middle class picks up the bulk of taxes……so while we have rich celebs that people defend all the time they recieved big tax breaks this year while we paid for them. annnndddd not to mention Bush was the one that initiated the $700billion bailout for his friends, and scared the public on national tv into believing the sky was falling.

sorry, but i’m about to write a novel here…..

I just finished watching the Vice Presidential Debates and I’m shocked into stupor!!! Where did the incoherent, confused, buzz-word-regurgitating Sarah Palin go???

I was on the edge of my seat in the minutes before the debate started, anticipating her blunders and hilarious quotables… but they were few and far between.

In her interview with Katie Couric, her syntax was nearly unintelligible. The transcript of the speech was appalling to read. It was like Governor Palin couldn’t hear a question, decode it, formulate an answer and phrase it articulately. I honestly thought there was something lacking in her grasp of the English Language.

BUT SOMEHOW… she has come back from what I thought was an irreparable abyss and actually did well. I don’t like rooting for others to embarrass themselves, but I think she FAR exceeded everyone’s expectations and proved, at the least, to be a competent linguist. Then again, it’s not hard to improve when there’s nowhere to go but up.

That said, we do not chose which Presidential Ticket to support based on who is the least confused or most articulate. While Palin surprised me with her lucidity, I vehemently disagree with the vast majority of the McCain/Palin platform.

I believe that Joe Biden knocked it out of the park. He stayed on topic with each question, where Palin, when flustered, always veered back to her comfort zones (her experience as a mayor/governor of Alaska and her energy policies). Biden’s answers were passionate and concise; he was clear and easy to understand. Palin and her attempts to be perceived as ‘ONE OF US’ were CUTE, but I’ll pass on the colloquialisms and take some real substance. I think its great that she was able to channel her personality into her responses - which is in direct opposition to her robotic spewing of key terms to Katie Couric - but charisma and charm do not a candidate make.

The Republic Party often criticizes Obama for being PROFESSORIAL, as they term it. They think he’s condescending and elitist. My question is: what is wrong with being well-informed, well-spoken and intelligent. I prefer that over the often folksy caricature that is Sarah Palin.

Joe Biden debated the issues. He tore down McCain’s adherence to the Bush Doctrine and the Bush Policies that have gotten us into the mess that we’re in. Palin debated to regain her own credibility…. that wasn’t the purpose of the night.

@Judah
Yes, look at where WE are as a country. Bush has ran OUR country into a hole because of his ignorance…..and McShame/Payedhim is the same way, we cannot afford another 4 years of this type of behavior. I am not ignorant to think Bush didnt have any influence over senate or congress, now no because they started wanting a deadline to pull troops out of Iraq. If he doesnt have any power why are the troops in Iraq? If it were up to Senate and Congress we would have a deadline. Bush is the main reason why oil companies and big wig companies have millions, he gave them huge tax breaks while the poor and middle class picks up the bulk of taxes……so while we have rich celebs that people defend all the time they recieved big tax breaks this year while we paid for them. annnndddd not to mention Bush was the one that initiated the $700billion bailout for his friends, and scared the public on national tv into believing the sky was falling….