tom10:56AMJul 22nd 2008

My take on the left/right political scene is that the left is people orientated while the right is business orientated. Is this true? HAs America become a corporation where the sle determinant of existence is productivity and profit? Are disabled persons a drain on profits and not fit to exist?

I always thought that our representatives were elected to represent the people. Isn't that what "represent" means? I don't understand why representatives vote for THEIR beliefs and not ours.

I also cannot understand why it has to be this or that, left or right?

Hopefully, our experience with this dichotomy will wake us up and finally we will discover that the Universe by design is about working together.

Maybe our internal war among ourselves will end with that realization. Maybe.

Kwaayesnama11:19AMJul 22nd 2008

The dominos have started to fall.
At the rate they are going the republicans will loose many seats in the next election.
When the American people realize that their choice is four more years of fighting the wrong war in the wrong country against the wrong enemy. An economy down the gutter. Gas and food prices climbing every day. Our nation's debt being owned by China and Saudi Arabia do you really think the intelligent American citizen will vote for four more years of the same?

Choices - Choices - Choices11:22AMJul 22nd 2008

Lets see?

My Choices are: John McCain who says the economic downturn is psychological? - na! I'll vote for the smart black man.

McCain who says you are better off under George Bush? -Nope I'll vote for the smart black man.

Mc Cain who wants to continue killing more people looking for weapons of mass destruction that do not exist? - Gee! I'll vote for the smart black man.

Should I vote for a man that does not know that 9-11 was caused by Osama Bin Laden not Sedam Hussein? - Easy! I'll vote for the smart black man.

Vote for the man who does not know if the Sunnis or Sheits are our enemies? - No way I'll vote for the smart black man.

Vote for the man who helped put our government on the China, Saudi Arabia credit card? - Not a chance I'll vote for the smart black man.

Vote for the man who wants a right-wing Supreme Court? - I'll take a chance on the smart black man.

Vote for the man with the worst temper in the Senate to have his finger on the nuclear button? - No way - I'll vote for the smart black man.

Vera11:24AMJul 22nd 2008

Are you telling me Republicans have permission to FLIP-FLOP? God forbid!

Republican Geandma For Obama11:29AMJul 22nd 2008

Thank you: George Bush, Dick Chaney and Carl Rove.

Henry12:57PMJul 22nd 2008

Kwaayesnama11:19AMJul 22nd 2008

The dominos have started to fall.
At the rate they are going the republicans will loose many seats in the next election.
When the American people realize that their choice is four more years of fighting the wrong war in the wrong country against the wrong enemy. An economy down the gutter. Gas and food prices climbing every day. Our nation's debt being owned by China and Saudi Arabia do you really think the intelligent American citizen will vote for four more years of the same?
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Yes/No the intellegent people who thinks about the economy, food, gas and war will no doubt vote for Obama. Racist on the other hand, do not care who dies or how bad the economy gets. You will see both.

SELECTED-NOT-ELECTED1:06PMJul 22nd 2008

“Would everyone --- military, Iraqis and Americans --- all be talking about timetable if the surge had not happened, and not been successful?

Now --- with increasing success --- supporting a time table seems wise --- but what if there had been no surge?

And don’t forget that Junior Senator Obama was opposed to the surge but now cleverly is in position to take credit for the timetable discussion.

Obama’s campaign is clever — taking the surge and using it now to their advantage. This is just like a good trial lawyer. Junior Senator Obama is getting great media coverage and credit back here in the United States. Most (all?) are euphoric at the thought of getting out.”

Would someone out there tell me WHY this trip means anything to the general election, besides getting Obama more free publicity?

Tell me how this gives him experience to deal with our allies/enemies?

I am all ears, pun intended, but unlike your candidate, I can be swayed to change my opinion if given a compelling enough reason.

Obama stated his stance of the war on terror innumerous times in his short time in the Senate and during his campaign for the democratic nomination. He still is sticking by those stances, though, slowly changing them one at a time.

Obama must explain why he has changed any of his stances.

McCain has been accused of being the biggest ” flip-flopper “ --- the thing is: McCain “explains” --- Obama “complains” (or might I say ‘whines’).

I’m voting for John McCain in November.

Grandma for Obama2:06PMJul 22nd 2008

SELECTED-NOT-ELECTED1:06PMJul 22nd 2008:

It's to grow up, wipe your tears and move on. The Democratic Party has its nominee. The Republicans in all their wisdom have theirs. Now the choice is up to the American people. Your Lies, bloggs, letters, petitions, threats and tears will not change that. In November you will have to choose between. The democratic candidate promising a change from Bush/McCain politics. Or McCain who says he is not running on the Bush presidency. But you might want to check his campaign's position papers. In his eternal quest for the Republican nomination, McCain has adopted virtually the entire Bush agenda, often reversing long held positions and compromising core principles. From Iraq, tax cuts for the wealthy, broken promises on the deficit to opposition to SCHIP, tax credits for health care, overturning Roe v. Wade and a right-wing Supreme Court, without question John McCain represents a third Bush term.
Why don't you use your excess energy to help Hillary pay off her campaign debt? Surely you do not expect me to donate to the Clinton's, Because you are a perfect example of the mentality of Clinton supporters.
So you could be bitter, or you could work to save this nation.

John McCain is not a friend of the American Military2:08PMJul 22nd 2008

McCain does not FLIP FLOP when voting for the American Military – He always votes against them:

John McCain claims that his military service is one of his qualifications to be commander in chief. I seriously doubt his dedication to the American military. His voting record shows his lack of concern for our bravest men and women.

John McCain missed 10 of the past 14 votes on Iraq.

John McCain in September 2007: voted against the Webb amendment calling for adequate troop rest between deployments.

John McCain in July 2007: voted against a plan to drawdown troop levels in Iraq.

John McCain in March 2007 was too busy to vote on a bill that would require the start of a drawdown in troop levels within 120 days with a goal of withdrawing nearly all-combat troops within one year.

John McCain in February 2007 didn’t even bother to show up to vote against a resolution condemning it. For such a strong supporter of the escalation, McCain didn’t even bother to show up and vote for it.

John McCain in June 2006, voted against a resolution that Bush start withdrawing troops but with no timeline to do so.

John McCain in May 2006, voted against an amendment that would provide $20 million to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care facilities.

John McCain in April 2006, was one of only 13 Senators to vote against $430,000,000 for the Department of Veteran Affairs for Medical Services for outpatient care and treatment for veterans.

John McCain in March 2006, voted against increasing Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.

John McCain in March 2004, once again voted for abusive tax loopholes over veterans when he voted against creating a reserve fund to allow for an increase in Veterans' medical care by $1.8 billion by eliminating abusive tax loopholes. Jeez, McCain really loves those tax loopholes for corporations, since he voted for them over our veterans' needs.

John McCain in October 2003, voted to table an amendment by Senator Dodd that called for an additional $322,000,000 for safety equipment for United States forces in Iraq and to reduce the amount provided for reconstruction in Iraq by $322,000,000.

John McCain in April 2003, urged other Senate members to table a vote (which never passed) to provide more than $1 billion for National Guard and Reserve equipment in Iraq related to a shortage of helmets, tents, bullet-proof inserts, and tactical vests.

If he believes that we should stay the course for as long as possible he should be willing to support the people he puts in harms way.

Bob2:09PMJul 22nd 2008

Democratic PAW for Republican

Exhiled democrats are allowed to vote republican this year ..

Vera2:13PMJul 22nd 2008

If we never went into Iraq there would have been no need for a surge.
If we never went into Iraq there would be over 4,000 beautiful Americans alive today.
If we never went into Iraq thousands of young Americans would not have their lives ruined with horrific wounds.
If we never went into Iraq our economy would not be in shambles.
If we never went into Iraq in the last five years we would have been able to find the people responsible for 9-11.
If we never went into Iraq we would have been able to concentrate on economics our own nation.

Steven Bean2:31PMJul 22nd 2008

Are there ANY blog writer's for "Political Machine" that are not "In The Tank" for Obama?? Are there ANY that do not do everything in their power to make Sen McCain and President Bush look bad??
When I pulled this article up, the first thing that hit me in my face was the photo that you have displayed of President Bush-is that his "Chimp-Look-Alike Photo!! Which by the way, it seems strange that it is okay to make fun of our Sitting President with cartoon shows and Chimpanzee stuffed animals, but Heaven Forbid we are Not Allowed to have a Curious George Obama Stuffed Animal Doll!!!
Anyhow, if this article were about Obama, you would have a photo of him showing his Presidential/"I AM GOD" Pose.......and your other biased writer's say that it is McCain's imagination that Obama gets more and better press coverage!
God Bless America and President Bush!
VOTE McCAIN IN NOVEMBER TO STAY SAFE!!
P.S. Is there anyway that I can attach a photo to my comment?? I have a couple great one's showing Obama at his best! Not sure if he was drunk or high on crack when they were taken! I'd bet on the Crack Cocaine though!!

SELECTED-NOT-ELECTED2:41PMJul 22nd 2008

Nobama is at it again. He is so "inexperienced" --- he doesn't have a clue. Yet, we want him for
President of the United States, yeah, right! NOT!

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Junior Senator Obama said, "these are the people I'll be dealing with for the next 8 to 10 years." OMG --- This is like him saying he has visited 57 states!

Obama does not know how many states are in the union, or how long a Presidential term is, or how many terms a President is limited to.

The boy is a moron. What else is new?

McCAIN IN 2008.

David S.2:56PMJul 22nd 2008

It is my understanding that the GOP leadership told Republicans running for re-election this year that they are on their own. With Bush's approval at an all time low, they will have to do whatever it takes to distance themsleves from the president. As to Alaska's GOP Senator Ted Stevens, the guy may very well do himself in with his ridiculous back door attempts to get his "bridge to nowhere."

STOP-THE-DRAMA-NO-OBAMA4:13PMJul 22nd 2008

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS ON A "WORLD TOUR" --- AT OUR EXPENSE --- AND HE'LL COME BACK AND EXPLAIN HIS "FOREGN EXPERIENCE". WHAT A JOKE.

Obama is an empty suit, created by the media with the help of the Chicago political machine. He is a weakling whose strings are manipulated by Kennedy, Kerry-Heinz and Joe Biden. He is at their beck and call and is unable to make a decision without their help.

An empty suit. Obama further created a cult which was incited to hate the Clintons and John McCain.

Along with the above three are Howard Dean, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi, who are panting for Obama to become nominated --- they are further manipulation.

Pelosi wants to be the first female president.

The Democratic party is split and I for one, will be glad to see it buried and never alive again.

The big-wig democrats stabbed Hillary in the back.

I will vote for McCain and I will campaign that each of the above, when faced with their own re-election, may not win.

Obama is an unknown. He has told too many lies. He has no leadership experience and is not qualified to become president.

And, Yeah --- I AM A TYPICAL, HARD-WORKING, MIDDLE-CLASS, BLUE COLLAR PERSON. They should have counted Florida and Michigan. Florida voted. Both candidates were on the ticket. Michigan has an election in August. They should have added Hillary and Obama to the August ticket!

Vote for America!

Vote for John McCain in 2008 --- Hillary in 2012.

ANYBODY-BUT-OBAMA4:31PMJul 22nd 2008

I am livid regarding the anti-American comments made by the Junior Senator Barack Hussein Obama and Hanoi John Kerry.

The surge did work --- and is working!

Our troops have performed flawlessly and, as usual, the Democrats demean the job they have done.

I hope our troops are not discouraged because I am proud of each and every one of them and I wish I could give each of them a hug and say “I AM SO PROUD OF YOU".

Please remember these comments when you go to vote in November.

Crystal6:26PMJul 22nd 2008

Steven Bean2:31PMJul 22nd 2008

Are there ANY blog writer's for "Political Machine" that are not "In The Tank" for Obama?? Are there ANY that do not do everything in their power to make Sen McCain and President Bush look bad??

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Mark Impomeni, Greg McNeilly (sp) Dave (with no last name!

Show The Clinton's Your Love6:31PMJul 22nd 2008

We all know Hillary has those 18,000,000 supporters that LOVE her to death.
So please help her by showing your love...
This is my challenge to Clinton supporters...
If you like Hillary please send her $1 this month...
If you really loved her please send her $5...
If you really - really - really loved her send her $10...
And all of you McCain supporters that are thankful to the bitter Clinton supporters please send her $100, you could afford it much more then the poor uneducated, white, bitter Clinton followers...
By next month all eighteen plus million of you will pay off her debt and we will not have to listen to her begging anymore...
This will also be an indicator of how many people truly care about the Clintons...

McStupid No Way6:36PMJul 22nd 2008

John McCain is whining that the media is not paying attention to him! If he spoke intellectually maybe the media would cover him more. He's too old and he's too stupid.

Crystal6:46PMJul 22nd 2008

Steven Bean2:31PMJul 22nd 2008
P.S. Is there anyway that I can attach a photo to my comment?? I have a couple great one's showing Obama at his best! Not sure if he was drunk or high on crack when they were taken! I'd bet on the Crack Cocaine though!!
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No, but you can put them in your profile.