16. Cenk, you're such a stupid unprofessional ass.

You, supposedly being a journalist, discussing the setup for a single camera crew that might be ABC or Fox ("God help us") can't understand your own incredible bias while you feel the need to fulfill your sadistic micro dissection of opposing viewpoints.

If there was one shred of objectivity in the media interested in hearing "the message" instead of weighing political agendas, McCain/Palin would be forthright with a fair press.

You'd be having a big time right now if Palin had suggested FDR was on tv playing the leadership role during the depression.

People like yourself stifle the process because of your petty bias. You don't invite dialogue, you incite emotional prejudice based on skewing every single issue to satisfy your one dimensional mindset. You piss people off instead of putting up fair subject matter.

Obama's had the media behind him 110% throughout the past 18 mos. He's built confidence to speak out never having to worry if he makes a 'slip'. He's had sharp minds tutoring him along the way filling him in on the details attempting to make his eloquent style finally sound substantial & presidential.

The debates are about to begin, you'll get your chance to prove how "fair & balanced" you are. You couldn't do it if your life depended on it....

Bobby at 11:00PM on Sep 24th 2008

17. No, McCain and Palin have shut out the liberal proganada system, just as Obama and Biden have shut out the conservative proganda system.

cdnbirch at 11:10PM on Sep 24th 2008

18. Hammer of God is a jerk-off. Republitards hate us for our freedom.

Captain Negative at 11:12PM on Sep 24th 2008

19. All the press wants to do is follow Obama. Everyone knows that Senator McCain is a good man and is more interested in the welfare of this country then he is in personal rewards. Gov. Palin is a good woman and has the potential to be a great leader. Obama only cares for himself. Thats why he just loves to talk to the press and mislead them. Sen Biden cannot make a statement without making a correction the next day.

escort6768 at 11:14PM on Sep 24th 2008

20. McCain has pussed out.

Captain Negative at 11:13PM on Sep 24th 2008

21. We can all feel better knowing that Governor bush says it isn't his fault and he's on the job. Time to throw out the republicans.

Captain Negative at 11:16PM on Sep 24th 2008

22. Do you support Torture?

http://beyondbotts.blogspot.com/2008/09/torture.html

Botts at 11:31PM on Sep 24th 2008

23. "But, that all seems kinda petty amounts that Reverend Botts talks about and overlooks a proven source of donations to candidates, "opensecrets.com". And why, numbers Reverend Botts are different. Throughout his political career, Obama has gotten more than $125,000 in campaign contributions from employees and political action committees of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, second only to Dodd, the Senate Banking Committee chairman, who received more than $165,000."

I have already answered this and gave you the explanation. Maybe you failed to read it.

"Why not quote these numbers from a qualified source?
What number does OpenSecrets say McCain has gotten from Fannie and Freddie Reverend Botts?? Not the $165,000 you quote without a source."

Not from employees Reverend Okane. He's gotten $165,000 from Executives, Officers and Lobbyists from Freddy and Fanny. Obama - $16,000.

Facts are facts. Deal with it. Doesn't matter, he's made enough ass of himself and a complete opportunist. People will now start to overlook the Muslim name and Color and elect the right person to the Presidency Robert. McCain will be a disaster and God forbid if something happens to him. Maybe then, Mrs. Palin will be available to answer questions, and hopefully will be in Washington most of the year instead of her house is Wasilla.

"If McCain is so tainted by your "McCain lobbyists" in this financial mess, keep in mind while Reverend Botts point fingers between now and Nov. 4: it was Senator John McCain who was one of the three cosponsors of S.190, the bill that would have averted this mess."

Keep in mind Reverend Okane, that this was over a year after it was authored. This is the only Regulatory bill he has co-sponsered in 26 years.

"As chairman of the Senate Banking Commitee , is a first term Senator pulling down almost $300,000 a year from Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Countrywide Financial, and Washington Mutual? He has not even completed his fourth year in the Senate and received a total of $1,093,329.00 from these eight companies and their employees. (all data from OpenSecrets.org). John McCain’s numbers, according to OpenSecrets.org for the period 1990-2008 (i.e., 18 years worth of data) only collected $549,584.00. In other words, Barack is receiving $273,582.25 (and 2008 is not over) per year while McCain raised a paltry $30,532.44.
Want another shocker? Barack Obama has received more from one source–Goldman Sachs $542,252.00–than McCain has from all of the companies combined. Who the hell is more beholden to lobbyists? And why does a junior Senator from Illinois rate this kind of dough? (more here)"

Robert, why do you fail to realize that these contributions are from every day working class EMPLOYEES. All total, it's $390 Million from all kinds of Employees from all kinds of jobs. Some even donated just $5. How about that Robert? Amazing isn't it?

"Reverend Botts-how do you overlook all that money and talk about Ricksters $15000 a month for his company with no tainted connection mentioned or the $165000 McCain money connection you make with no tainted connection of what it even means."

Because one number is from Employees. The other number is from the Policy makers and the people that can influence. Rickster is a Lobbyist Robert. And also a Consultant. A consultant for the damn enterprises that have ruined our economy.

"Reverend Botts, still waiting for you to show me proof or something substantial that shows Hussein Obama was a Christian and not a Muslim during the early part of his life up to when he moved to Hawaii."

Robert, how does anyone prove their faith, let alone a little boy? It's a bullshit question, and you know it.

Got a problem with Muslims?

Botts at 11:28PM on Sep 24th 2008

24. Everyone should shut out the media!

Turn off your tv!

Stop reading blogs (only here to help).

Live your life. Love the people you love.

Stop being afraid. They want us to be afraid.

Watch the Matrix.

LombardiDesign at 11:49PM on Sep 24th 2008

25. Robert OKane is still waiting for ..proof or something substantial that shows Hussein Obama was a Christian and not a Muslim during the early part of his life up to when he moved to Hawaii.

"Barack Hussein Obama (1936–1982) was the father of Illinois Senator and 2008 Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. He left the family when young Barack was two years old, and they only saw each other one more time, eight years later, when the son was age 10."

"Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii..."

So, Bobby-baby... are you caring about Obama Sr. who didn't bring his son up or the son who didn't 'move to' Hawaii, he was BORN THERE!?

not-pboyfloyd at 12:15AM on Sep 25th 2008

26. John McCain and Sarah Palin have no obligation to the press. The only obligation is to the voters and the public appearances by John McCain and Sarah Palin is what counts. Town Hall meetings is what McCain prefers and there are many opportunities for questions at that time.

Greg at 12:20AM on Sep 25th 2008

27. Greg, McCain pussed out and Palin is muzzled for her own good. Doesn't matter how republicans try to spin it.

Captain Negative at 3:56AM on Sep 25th 2008

28. So... all you reptards seem to be saying that since it appears the press doesn't like Grampa McGrumpypants and caribou Barbi anymore, it's OK for them to not say anything or hold any press conferences any longer? So if they get elected....you're OK with a pres. and V.P. who will never communicate with journalists or allow anyone to question them or their policies....OHHH-KAYYY... not sure if that fits the definition of a free and open society, but hey, what the hell! Here's a thought, I wonder if the media could highlite their mistakes, gaffes, ignorance, intolerance and narrow-minded bigotry if it wasn't so prominently displayed for the world to see?

JBIRD at 3:01PM on Sep 25th 2008

29. With the news that Sarah Palin's minister started his career hunting village witches in Kenya, is it any wonder people think this woman is a freak?!

Barb at 4:19PM on Sep 25th 2008

30. Don't even give McCain Palin ANY press anymore.

These freaks are not even worth covering.

Barb at 1:16PM on Sep 27th 2008