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I'm not trying to make a case for the validity of experience, although reading my own posts does seem to go against it. I agree with your posts now, I was just pointing out how democratic politicians will spin it if, experience is brought back to the forefront. |
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I would hope that U.S. has come far enough that the probability of Obama being shot is not nearly on the order of the probability of death for a 72-year old, 2-time cancer patient. If not, we've really got a problem around here. |
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I agree with your comments on the validity of experience. For me personally, experience isn't high on my list of Presidential requirements, and it won't provide much of a deciding factor in my vote. I think I'm back to looking at who will screw up the country less. |
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:+1: sweet jesus flasch - you just encapsulated everything i have wanted to say like all thread long. are you like...in my brain? |
Just curious, if McCain had switched parties and had been running as a Democrat this time around, does anyone think he would be the nominee?
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No way in hell. |
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hmmm, not sure. I didnt think Hillary would blow it as poorly as she did to lose the nomination so I was definitely off there. |
He was certainly a media darling back when he was regularly bashing on Bush during the 2000 primaries. And I seem to recall rumors that he was so pissed at Bush after he won the nomination that he was thinking of switching party allegiance.
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Considering his RINO'ism, that wouldn't have been much of a switch IMO. The only reason he has a chance to win in November as it stands now is, well, how things stand now. He's still got an (R) by his name and he isn't Obama. The former (R) would have hurt him in the primary (takes time to get over those things) as would not being Obama apparently (see: Clinton, Hillary). He would have finished a poor third at best running as a Dem this time around. |
You're probably right. But I was thinking since the whole Dem strategy seems to be running against the Bush legacy, and McCain had already duked it out with the Dubya, and even today isn't a big fan of the pres, that might be a plus in his corner.
Plus, he does have the military record, and unlike Kerry, he never came back from Vietnam bad mouthing his fellow soldiers...plus, who in their right mind would try to Swift Boat a POW? |
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Seems like a fair assessment. Ask yourself which sounds better to a Democrat...a Republican who is way to the left of his party, or a Democrat who is way to the right of his party? The first sounds like a potential ally while the second sounds like a potential problem. |
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Uh, the same people that did it in 2000? |
Well it seems even one of the Republican talking heads echoed my sentiment that they shouldnt have brought Levi out after saying it's a private matter....Who knows but Im glad to see my speculative opinion wasn't a sole one.
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You do whatever is necessary to win, don't kid yourself to think anything would be considered off limits (if it was needed/exploitable in some way). |
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I would like to hope that everyone would agree with you here. This should be a private matter and it shouldn't be talked about. If they bring the father along to sit in silent support of his soon-to-be wife, I think that is fine. If they let him talk or campaign anywhere, they are asking for this to be made public. |
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Considering what Kerry did when he came back from 'Nam to bolster his political career, he got what he deserved, IMO, especially since he was now touting that experience during the campaign. I think the public would have reacted differently if something similar had been tried against someone who had done hard time at a POW camp. |
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but what about the retort about how W handled McCain in SC? I didnt see your retort in here to that matter. |
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What? That McCain fathered a black baby? Crappy, dirty politics. But then, its similar to what's going on now with Palin. Any rumor or half-truth that can be dug up is being thrown out for public consumption. |
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ok, we agree then...crappy dirty politics. I hate it and have been consistent in calling the garbage, garbage. I think I slipped in a "Horsecrap" somewhere too. |
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I wonder if this is why Obama keeps turning down McCain's request for no moderator, town hall debates (as well as his very vague "plans" for change). However, this thread has become so partisan and personal, I think that real political debate has left the station quite a few pages ago. |
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Perhaps not comparable in same probability, but most people are fully aware that there are still a lot of people who will prejudge or harm someone strictly based on race. Hell, the poll numbers I saw were that 11% of likely voters would not vote for Obama because of his race. That may be a shock to some people, but it's likely not a shock to most people. |
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Though, aside from a handful of positions, McCain ain't that left to the rest of his party. And aside from one position (national security), Liebermann isn't that right of his party either. It's more of a perception thing not based on the facts. |
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Don't they have 3 nationally televised debates? Plus, if you know your opponent is stronger in one area, why on earth would you play him on his home turf if you don't have to? |
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Skin Cancer. That's like the Washington Generals of Cancer. |
that's so disingenuous again. He was honest, he said debate and a debate they'll have times 3.
Now if you want to drop the word "honest" from the above you can make your statement and be genuine. Can't you see that it's those little spins that bely your ability to analyze and debate evenly and level headed? Just stop pulling that crap and you'll have more credibility or maybe I hold the word "honesty" too high of, in esteem. |
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ugh, I couldnt disagree more. Skin Cancer kills with the best of them and is nothing to make light of and Im bringing it up as something on McCain alone but it is not something to make light of. |
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Hey that's actually pretty funny. |
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Plus why would Obama want to give McCain any EXTRA and FREE press. I sure as hell wouldn't. I'd say, " Get your ass out there and raise your own campaign funds to get your name out there, Senator." |
Personally, I would have loved a mix of town halls (McCain's strength) with Lincoln/Douglas style debates (Obama's strength).
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Do you mean for President? I do wonder why the Republicans didn't nominate Romney, Giuliani, or Huckabee for President since executive experience is so important. |
...or a duel.
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I assume that's the number that admitted it was an issue. If so, doubling the number would not be out of line IMO. Then again, you can't use that to guesstimate votes much (and I'm pretty sure you weren't, just saying...) since you could wave a magic wand over Obama & turn him into Woody Harrelson and many of those aren't going to vote for him over various positions on issues anyway. |
although he'd then want to legalize marijuana usage.
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You read my mind....Now I'd love to watch the 72-year old, POW, ex-Navy officer and all around MAVERICK..... vs. The 47 year old black Hawaiian, ex-basketball guy with no government experience that no one, not from Illinois, ever heard........ slice and dice, baby. I'd put my money on Obama for Change... |
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Isn't that in the Obama platform somewhere? ;) |
boy would that change the dynamics.
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Uhhh, there is a town hall.
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They're toting him out like he's part of the family now. I guess he is..but...man, talk about getting "more than you bargained for." |
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I don't know how else they would use him. I feel bad for him. He gets involved with a girl, and is now in the national spotlight of a huge presidential election. Is this Cindy McCain on the right? |
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Yes, that's Cindy. And yes, I feel bad for him too. That was my point. He dates a girl who happens to be the governor's daughter and now he's thrust into the national spotlight in this interesting way. I do agree with pundits who say this is a "real" family, but heaven help us if we think that if the roles were reversed this wouldn't absolutely torpedo the campaign of Mr. Obama. (Hypothetically...i realize his lil' girls are very little) |
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Big difference between moderated debates in which you can prepare for, that has limited in time and usually lack in details; in comparison to an open debate posed by average, American voters who can ask you for anything and force the candidates to think quickly. |
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Hehehe...you sure know how to pick 'em eh? Good work son. You've got good aim and I'd be honored to have you as my wingman. |
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Umm ... the "average American voter" wouldn't be interested enough to show up for a Town Hall. |
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Do you think that is true? Considering Obama is pro-choice, if the family decided to have the child and watch the kids get married, he'd be able to play up to the pro-choice crowd and the pro-life crowd. He'd also be showing family values (after taking the initial family values hit) in a party that doesn't make family values as big a selling point. Now if he/his family chose the abortion route, that might be rough. |
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Geez, she looks like Joan Rivers in that picture. Meanwhile, in the close up of McCain & the boy, to me it looks for all the world like someone is trying to pin a baby toy to his butt. Yeah, I finally figured out that the white is the other baby's socks & the toy is in hand of the person holding the baby. I thought someone had photoshopped it there for a minute (and chuckled at the notion to be honest). |
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Agreed. The questions are often even more partisan in the Town Hall debates than the usual debates. I hope they limit the silly internet stuff this year. Some of that stuff from 4 years ago was pretty brutal. |
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I was going to say that the "average American voter" is far too ignorant and stupid to ask good questions, but yeah, that'd be if they showed up, which they wouldn't. |
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