Comments on: Obama takes aim at McCain's position on veterans http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: James, IN, WV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070613 James, IN, WV Tue, 13 May 2008 02:59:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070613 Obama has the guts to question Sen .McCain on any issues about Military? He never served in the military, never been a POW, he is friendly to countries who harbor terrorism and mostly he has no experience whatsoever in any type of security of this country. So now he questions the candidate who risked his life in POW defending his freedom when he was in elementary? This is why Democrats will lose again in General election if OBAMA is the nominee. They never learned from their past 2 candidates...GORE AND KERRY and now OBAMA. Sen. Clinton is the only candidate who can be fared squarely with Sen. McCain and yet they didn't support her. Sen. Clinton would have been the great candidate between MCCAIN or OBAMA but if OBAMA is the nominee, I would rather see another 4 years of BUSH era in the white house. Obama has the guts to question Sen .McCain on any issues about Military? He never served in the military, never been a POW, he is friendly to countries who harbor terrorism and mostly he has no experience whatsoever in any type of security of this country. So now he questions the candidate who risked his life in POW defending his freedom when he was in elementary? This is why Democrats will lose again in General election if OBAMA is the nominee. They never learned from their past 2 candidates...GORE AND KERRY and now OBAMA. Sen. Clinton is the only candidate who can be fared squarely with Sen. McCain and yet they didn't support her. Sen. Clinton would have been the great candidate between MCCAIN or OBAMA but if OBAMA is the nominee, I would rather see another 4 years of BUSH era in the white house.

]]> By: Tom in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070585 Tom in CA Tue, 13 May 2008 02:48:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070585 Sharon...so you would invade IRAQ again. KNOWING what we've go through these last 7 years - YOU"D WANT TO GO THROUGH EVERYTHING AGAIN? GOD ALMIGHTY!!! Are you a TOTAL DUMB...! Sharon...so you would invade IRAQ again. KNOWING what we've go through these last 7 years – YOU"D WANT TO GO THROUGH EVERYTHING AGAIN?

GOD ALMIGHTY!!! Are you a TOTAL DUMB...!

]]> By: barackobama4prez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070575 barackobama4prez Tue, 13 May 2008 02:44:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070575 We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, will Elect Barack Obama as our nation's next president. The haters will have to get used to it. We the people, in order to form a more perfect union, will Elect Barack Obama as our nation's next president. The haters will have to get used to it.

]]> By: Sharon Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070571 Sharon Minnesota Tue, 13 May 2008 02:42:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070571 As an old school democrat, I am happy to shout to the house tops that any republican, even GWB would be a better choice than Barack Obama. If I had more time and more space, I would let you know why. Since I have bloged on this site for the last 3 months, most of you know my reasons. If you haven't seen my posts, you can read any post that is pro McCain or pro Clinton and get the full story. They know!! As I see it, both of those candidates have moved toward the middle where most Americans reside. Obama has moved so far to the left that he's falling off an un-American cliff. Hillary or McCain, No Obama Ever As an old school democrat, I am happy to shout to the house tops that any republican, even GWB would be a better choice than Barack Obama. If I had more time and more space, I would let you know why. Since I have bloged on this site for the last 3 months, most of you know my reasons. If you haven't seen my posts, you can read any post that is pro McCain or pro Clinton and get the full story. They know!!

As I see it, both of those candidates have moved toward the middle where most Americans reside. Obama has moved so far to the left that he's falling off an un-American cliff.

Hillary or McCain, No Obama Ever

]]> By: Tom in CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070570 Tom in CA Tue, 13 May 2008 02:42:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070570 …and Terry Mc what have you been smoking? Hillary is toast! Got FORK! …and Terry Mc what have you been smoking?

Hillary is toast! Got FORK!

]]> By: BILL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070553 BILL Tue, 13 May 2008 02:32:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070553 OBAMA YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TALK ABOUT VETERANS AGAINST A MAN WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN HONOR AND WITH NO PERSONAL AGENDA WHEN HE WAS TAKEN PRISONER SHAME ON YOU OBAMA...AND I AM A LIFELONG DEMOCRAT HILLARY OR MCCAIN O8 OBAMA

YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TALK ABOUT VETERANS AGAINST A MAN

WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY IN HONOR AND WITH NO

PERSONAL AGENDA WHEN HE WAS TAKEN PRISONER

SHAME ON YOU OBAMA...AND I AM A LIFELONG DEMOCRAT

HILLARY OR MCCAIN O8

]]> By: david http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070546 david Tue, 13 May 2008 02:31:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070546 What is the ticket for democrats Choice 1: Obama/Hamas Choice 2: Obama/Write Choice 3: Obama/Ayers Let's see, we have a choice of 1: A militant group 2: A militant racist reverend 3: A militant racist Hmm. you dems are so bright. WAKE UP AMERICA What is the ticket for democrats

Choice 1: Obama/Hamas

Choice 2: Obama/Write

Choice 3: Obama/Ayers

Let's see, we have a choice of

1: A militant group

2: A militant racist reverend

3: A militant racist

Hmm. you dems are so bright.

WAKE UP AMERICA

]]> By: no to McSame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070542 no to McSame Tue, 13 May 2008 02:28:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070542 Democrates, stop focusing on Clinton. The person that Obama is running against is McCain. Pay attention to what he is trying to shove down our throats, and so NO TO McSame and Yes to change VOTE OBAMA. Democrates, stop focusing on Clinton. The person that Obama is running against is McCain. Pay attention to what he is trying to shove down our throats, and so NO TO McSame and Yes to change

VOTE OBAMA.

]]> By: ALLMOND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070537 ALLMOND Tue, 13 May 2008 02:27:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070537 TO VIG AS FAR AS OBAMA NOT SERVING THE COUNTRY, WE HAVE TWO JERKS IN THE WHITE HOUSE NOW WHO DIDN'T SERVE, 1) COULDN'T HANDLE THE NATIONAL GUARD EVEN. 2) THE OTHER GOT DEFERRED. SO WHAT IS THE POINT IN YOUR STATEMENT. THE TWO OF THEM GOT US IN A WAR FOR NOTHING. TO VIG
AS FAR AS OBAMA NOT SERVING THE COUNTRY, WE HAVE TWO JERKS IN THE WHITE HOUSE NOW WHO DIDN'T SERVE, 1) COULDN'T HANDLE THE NATIONAL GUARD EVEN. 2) THE OTHER GOT DEFERRED. SO WHAT IS THE POINT IN YOUR STATEMENT. THE TWO OF THEM GOT US IN A WAR FOR NOTHING.

]]> By: David D Kollie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070533 David D Kollie Tue, 13 May 2008 02:26:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070533 McCain has been testing the strength of Obama. It is time for Obama to start speaking out against him. Go Obama 08 McCain has been testing the strength of Obama. It is time for Obama to start speaking out against him. Go Obama 08

]]> By: Jazzy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070530 Jazzy Tue, 13 May 2008 02:24:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070530 I read a lot of these irrational comments daily from both sides supporting the democratic candidates. Most of the time people are simply stating personal opinions about their choice for president. I would like to say that both candidates are qualified for the position, however, only one can win. These two have been well educated and have learned through experience how to negotiate and solve problems. We still have an age old problem in this country--race. We must all realize we are in this country to support the constitution which was written for all people. (not just white people--even though it seems like it has been most beneficial for white people) Stop the attacks on our candidates and offer some comments that can end all of these negative attacks from the writers to one another. I read a lot of these irrational comments daily from both sides supporting the democratic candidates. Most of the time people are simply stating personal opinions about their choice for president. I would like to say that both candidates are qualified for the position, however, only one can win. These two have been well educated and have learned through experience how to negotiate and solve problems. We still have an age old problem in this country–race. We must all realize we are in this country to support the constitution which was written for all people. (not just white people–even though it seems like it has been most beneficial for white people) Stop the attacks on our candidates and offer some comments that can end all of these negative attacks from the writers to one another.

]]> By: Reggie , Anaheim, Ca. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070527 Reggie , Anaheim, Ca. Tue, 13 May 2008 02:19:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070527 This mcCain brother should just go sit down somewhere! I mean what in the world is going on here! This phool not supporting Veterans Benefits etc.... Beyond the Pale! John / Hill since you both have dough go on vacation for alittle while and get back to Senate work! Oh and John make MLK Day a Hoilday in Arizona! Do something good for a change! Stop kissin dubya's butt! Obama 08 This mcCain brother should just go sit down somewhere!
I mean what in the world is going on here! This phool not
supporting Veterans Benefits etc.... Beyond the Pale!

John / Hill since you both have dough go on vacation for
alittle while and get back to Senate work! Oh and John
make MLK Day a Hoilday in Arizona!

Do something good for a change! Stop kissin dubya's butt!

Obama 08

]]> By: Clinton Supporters... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070526 Clinton Supporters... Tue, 13 May 2008 02:18:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070526 Clinton never served in the military either, and her position on this bill is the same as Obama's, and she has said similar statements. How about the pot stop calling the kettle black? Clinton never served in the military either, and her position on this bill is the same as Obama's, and she has said similar statements. How about the pot stop calling the kettle black?

]]> By: Let's Get Real http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070525 Let's Get Real Tue, 13 May 2008 02:17:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070525 You say you would prefer McCain over Obama, yet Clinton over McCain, and you provide no reasoning other than you hate Obama. None. Zip. Nadda. Obama and Clinton are identical 95% of the time on issues and solutions (you know, the solutions you are so willing to vote for in the primary and against in the general?) that you make no sense. And for the guy saying Obama is the end of the American era is way behind the times. We are losing ground on every level, and Iraq was one of the worst possible things we could have done to keep world leadership. But, yeah, let's vote for someone who wants to keep that going just because our candidate didn't win. Let's not have healthcare reform, let's have spite. Let's not end the Iraq War, let's have spite. Let's not repeal tax cuts on the rich, let's have spite. Clinton supporters, I am more than willing to vote for clinton if she pulls it out. I am concerned that you are all thinking that voting against Obama is hurting us. It isn't. In the end, it is you, the rust-belt democrats, that will suffer. It is you that will bear the burden of your own mistakes. You say you would prefer McCain over Obama, yet Clinton over McCain, and you provide no reasoning other than you hate Obama. None. Zip. Nadda. Obama and Clinton are identical 95% of the time on issues and solutions (you know, the solutions you are so willing to vote for in the primary and against in the general?) that you make no sense.

And for the guy saying Obama is the end of the American era is way behind the times. We are losing ground on every level, and Iraq was one of the worst possible things we could have done to keep world leadership. But, yeah, let's vote for someone who wants to keep that going just because our candidate didn't win.

Let's not have healthcare reform, let's have spite.

Let's not end the Iraq War, let's have spite.

Let's not repeal tax cuts on the rich, let's have spite.

Clinton supporters, I am more than willing to vote for clinton if she pulls it out. I am concerned that you are all thinking that voting against Obama is hurting us. It isn't. In the end, it is you, the rust-belt democrats, that will suffer. It is you that will bear the burden of your own mistakes.

]]> By: Navy Veteran in New Mexico http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070521 Navy Veteran in New Mexico Tue, 13 May 2008 02:13:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070521 Being a vet myself and going to school full-time, I can honestly say that the GI bill is actually not very good. I think in reality, if you started from scratch if you separated, retired, etc. and had the benefits, you only have 32 months of full-time benefits.... And trust me, its doesn't pay much. So on this specific issue about vet benefits, it is actually pretty bad. I already know that I will have to get a student loan if I want to pursue my bachelors (which I am). So I honestly have no idea why Sen. McCain wants to do this to veterans when he is one himself. It makes no sense. Being a vet myself and going to school full-time, I can honestly say that the GI bill is actually not very good. I think in reality, if you started from scratch if you separated, retired, etc. and had the benefits, you only have 32 months of full-time benefits.... And trust me, its doesn't pay much.

So on this specific issue about vet benefits, it is actually pretty bad. I already know that I will have to get a student loan if I want to pursue my bachelors (which I am).

So I honestly have no idea why Sen. McCain wants to do this to veterans when he is one himself. It makes no sense.

]]> By: Frank smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070520 Frank smith Tue, 13 May 2008 02:13:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070520 WAS OBAMA IN the military was obama in the military? I dont think so HE dont know what its like are have people say you Losted when you didnt it was the people like you and the peole that won't let them do what whey can and get home when its over / WAS OBAMA IN the military

was obama in the military? I dont think so
HE dont know what its like are have people say you Losted when you didnt it was the people like you and the peole that won't let them do what whey can and get home when its over

/

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070519 Jeff Tue, 13 May 2008 02:13:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070519 I love Hillary and so does America! Go Hillary! You'll do this champ! I love Hillary and so does America!

Go Hillary!

You'll do this champ!

]]> By: Trenton Sims, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070518 Trenton Sims, Los Angeles Tue, 13 May 2008 02:13:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070518 Hispanic Americans must feel really Betrayed now.. They supported Hillary early on in Cali., Arizona & Texas, New Mexico, etc.; and now she just dumps them into that 'Other Than' "…hard working White Americans" group that she has recently embraced above all others. Now Latinos know how the Blacks feel, now that they know they were played and Patronized by the Clintons for years.. Puerto Ricans… Are you Listening? Hispanic voters are Not Hard working and not White Americans.. You are no longer importante... Hispanic Americans must feel really Betrayed now..
They supported Hillary early on in Cali., Arizona & Texas, New Mexico, etc.; and now she just dumps them into that 'Other Than' "…hard working White Americans" group that she has recently embraced above all others.
Now Latinos know how the Blacks feel, now that they know they were played and Patronized by the Clintons for years..

Puerto Ricans… Are you Listening?

Hispanic voters are Not Hard working and not White Americans..
You are no longer importante...

]]> By: ALLMOND http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070517 ALLMOND Tue, 13 May 2008 02:12:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070517 JOHN MCCAIN HAS THE MIND OF A ELITE MILITARY BACKGROUND AND THE AVERAGE VET MEANS NOTHING TO "THE WAR HERO" AND THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS COMING HOME FROM THE PRESENT WAR MEAN LITTLE TO HIM BECAUSE HE WANTS TO SEND THEM BACK IN HARMS WAY. JOHN MCCAIN HAS THE MIND OF A ELITE MILITARY BACKGROUND AND THE AVERAGE VET MEANS NOTHING TO "THE WAR HERO" AND THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS COMING HOME FROM THE PRESENT WAR MEAN LITTLE TO HIM BECAUSE HE WANTS TO SEND THEM BACK IN HARMS WAY.

]]> By: A Clear Thinking Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070516 A Clear Thinking Independent Tue, 13 May 2008 02:12:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070516 It is suprising that McCain would be less generous than Obama to veterans. When I hear the words "support the troops", this is what I think of as an independent minded voter. Our all volunteer armed forces today likely included more folks from families with less income (as a percentage of medium income) thanever before because so many young people are told that it is the way to a better future. Our forces are certainly more diverse now than during the Vietnam era draft when McCain served. A candidate that cares about "the little guy" and that wants to support the troops, should be all over this, no? McCain's operatives need to address today's facts, not try to wrap themselves in McCain's POW status of 35 years ago. If that's how they plan to answer substantive topics like this, I can only imagine that Mr. Obama's running mate will be former NATO commander General Wes Clark. It is suprising that McCain would be less generous than Obama to veterans. When I hear the words "support the troops", this is what I think of as an independent minded voter.

Our all volunteer armed forces today likely included more folks from families with less income (as a percentage of medium income) thanever before because so many young people are told that it is the way to a better future.

Our forces are certainly more diverse now than during the Vietnam era draft when McCain served. A candidate that cares about "the little guy" and that wants to support the troops, should be all over this, no?

McCain's operatives need to address today's facts, not try to wrap themselves in McCain's POW status of 35 years ago. If that's how they plan to answer substantive topics like this, I can only imagine that Mr. Obama's running mate will be former NATO commander General Wes Clark.

]]> By: Rick FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070513 Rick FL Tue, 13 May 2008 02:08:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070513 Webb, Obama, Hagel, Clinton, Nelson (FL), Warner, etc. are correctly supporting this bipartisan GI Bill. Where is the "maverick" on this much-needed legislation? It is travesty McCain refuses to back it. Webb, Obama, Hagel, Clinton, Nelson (FL), Warner, etc. are correctly supporting this bipartisan GI Bill. Where is the "maverick" on this much-needed legislation? It is travesty McCain refuses to back it.

]]> By: Zack in Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070512 Zack in Chicago Tue, 13 May 2008 02:07:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070512 Ladies and Gents West Virginia will be the last of Old Politics,, let them vote for her they are voting for Pride not what the country needs,, so its not just a chapter bieng closed,, The Book of "I feel safe cause I want my leader to be my color,, book is over" GO OBAMA! FIX WHAT THEY BROKE Ladies and Gents West Virginia will be the last of Old Politics,, let them vote for her they are voting for Pride not what the country needs,, so its not just a chapter bieng closed,, The Book of "I feel safe cause I want my leader to be my color,, book is over"

GO OBAMA!
FIX WHAT THEY BROKE

]]> By: Vig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070510 Vig Tue, 13 May 2008 02:06:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070510 The last I heard Obama never served his country in the military. He's not a veteran. Have you noticed, everything about Obama has the same ring to it - he's right and everybody on the other side is wrong. The last I heard Obama never served his country in the military. He's not a veteran. Have you noticed, everything about Obama has the same ring to it – he's right and everybody on the other side is wrong.

]]> By: Truth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070509 Truth Tue, 13 May 2008 02:06:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070509 What's McCain reason for voting against GI bill? By the way, that's outrageous regardless of the motive!. What's McCain reason for voting against GI bill? By the way, that's outrageous regardless of the motive!.

]]> By: NoBama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070507 NoBama Tue, 13 May 2008 02:04:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070507 Can someone please tell this clown Obama to stop being so hypocritical? He votes against funding our troops in Iraq and supporting our veterans and he has the gall to criticize McCain??? Maybe Obama should spend more time denying he ever sat in the pews during racist Wright's garbage or denying he took a quarter of a million dollars from felon Tony Rezko or denying he sent his chief economic advisor to Canada to tell them he was just posturing on NAFTA. Just another far-left loon who is soft on defending our country and pro tax. Can someone please tell this clown Obama to stop being so hypocritical? He votes against funding our troops in Iraq and supporting our veterans and he has the gall to criticize McCain???

Maybe Obama should spend more time denying he ever sat in the pews during racist Wright's garbage or denying he took a quarter of a million dollars from felon Tony Rezko or denying he sent his chief economic advisor to Canada to tell them he was just posturing on NAFTA.

Just another far-left loon who is soft on defending our country and pro tax.

]]> By: Paul http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070506 Paul Tue, 13 May 2008 02:01:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070506 to "GET IT RIGHT" above As an Obama supporter i completely agree with you! "EDUCATION DOES NOT MAKE DUMB PEOPLE SMART"... you are a perfect example of that!! incase you havent noticed..To date, Most Americans have voted for obama!! speak for yourself when you say "we dont want him as president".. The facts state otherwise to "GET IT RIGHT" above

As an Obama supporter i completely agree with you!
"EDUCATION DOES NOT MAKE DUMB PEOPLE SMART"... you are
a perfect example of that!!

incase you havent noticed..To date, Most Americans have voted for obama!! speak for yourself when you say "we dont want him as president".. The facts state otherwise

]]> By: albert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070504 albert Tue, 13 May 2008 02:00:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070504 This whole discussion is part of a collective effort to salve our consiciences as Americans. The "Support our Troops" ribbons, the heroic reference by politicians of both major political parties to "our men and women in uniform", the back and forth in these responses knocking Clinton/McCain/Obama are all part of the same game. Our men and women are dying in Iraq, sure. The unfortunate ones are living in the USA trying to put their lives together, to mend their broken families, to live with unspeakable injuries and disabilities, to find jobs, to keep the wolf from the door etc. etc. etc. Support our troops? Don't bet on it. This whole discussion is part of a collective effort to salve our consiciences as Americans. The "Support our Troops" ribbons, the heroic reference by politicians of both major political parties to "our men and women in uniform", the back and forth in these responses knocking Clinton/McCain/Obama are all part of the same game. Our men and women are dying in Iraq, sure. The unfortunate ones are living in the USA trying to put their lives together, to mend their broken families, to live with unspeakable injuries and disabilities, to find jobs, to keep the wolf from the door etc. etc. etc. Support our troops? Don't bet on it.

]]> By: gerald strother http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070503 gerald strother Tue, 13 May 2008 01:59:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070503 GO OBAMA 008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO OBAMA 008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: John in Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070502 John in Iowa Tue, 13 May 2008 01:59:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070502 Who the hell is Obama to speak for veterans on anything? I suggest he pick up a weapon and fight before he ever tries to tell McCain anything about our nation's veterans. Who the hell is Obama to speak for veterans on anything? I suggest he pick up a weapon and fight before he ever tries to tell McCain anything about our nation's veterans.

]]> By: blair http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070501 blair Tue, 13 May 2008 01:56:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070501 obama has the nerve to go to Michigan to garner votes? Now he is trying to get their votes when he thinks they may get to be counted. When he was way ahead he was against it. At least Hillary has always said Michigan and Florida should be counted. Why would he want Florida to count, does he not say all uneducated senior white people vote for Hillary. I hope Michigan and Florida do not forget how obama deserted them and their rights. Did nothing to help straighten the mess out. obama has the nerve to go to Michigan to garner votes? Now he is trying to get their votes when he thinks they may get to be counted. When he was way ahead he was against it. At least Hillary has always said Michigan and Florida should be counted. Why would he want Florida to count, does he not say all uneducated senior white people vote for Hillary.
I hope Michigan and Florida do not forget how obama deserted them and their rights. Did nothing to help straighten the mess out.

]]> By: Frank smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070499 Frank smith Tue, 13 May 2008 01:55:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070499 this is for all the people out there thT DONT LIKE McCain I dont no who i will vote but iam going to vote foe whos the best one to get us out of this mess as a 17teen year old i volunteered for vietnam i loved the good old U>S>A but we have been sold out so make you vote count and make sure you get it right are you will pay for years to come this is for all the people out there thT DONT LIKE McCain
I dont no who i will vote but iam going to vote foe whos the best one to get us out of this mess
as a 17teen year old i volunteered for vietnam i loved the good old U>S>A but we have been sold out so make you vote count and make sure you get it right are you will pay for years to come

]]> By: hillary 08: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070498 hillary 08: Tue, 13 May 2008 01:54:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070498 HILLARY FOLLOWERS!!!!!!!!!!! WE MUST ALL WRITE IN HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT! spread the word.... the love.... the mission. I'M NOT WASTING MY VOTE ON OBAMBEE! HILLARY FOLLOWERS!!!!!!!!!!!

WE MUST ALL WRITE IN HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT!
spread the word.... the love.... the mission.

I'M NOT WASTING MY VOTE ON OBAMBEE!

]]> By: LT for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070497 LT for Obama Tue, 13 May 2008 01:54:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070497 All American: It is a known fact that Obama has improved the rights of veterans who are in VA hospitals and worked hard to abolish miscellaneous costs while they are in the hospital like phone calls that they had to pay for while recouperating, they now do not have to because of Obama. I think it is a travesty that wounded veterans have to pay for ANYTHING while they are in the hospital after fighting this war for oil. That Obama help eleviate even a little bit of this burden for them I think is an accomplishment. Just because Hillary visited a VA hospital or two does not mean much if she has done nothing to help them. All American: It is a known fact that Obama has improved the rights of veterans who are in VA hospitals and worked hard to abolish miscellaneous costs while they are in the hospital like phone calls that they had to pay for while recouperating, they now do not have to because of Obama.

I think it is a travesty that wounded veterans have to pay for ANYTHING while they are in the hospital after fighting this war for oil. That Obama help eleviate even a little bit of this burden for them I think is an accomplishment.

Just because Hillary visited a VA hospital or two does not mean much if she has done nothing to help them.

]]> By: Trenton Sims, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070495 Trenton Sims, Los Angeles Tue, 13 May 2008 01:51:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070495 Hispanic Americans must feel really Betrayed now.. They supported Hillary early on in Cali., Arizona & Texas, New Mexico, etc.; and now she just dumps them into that "...hard working White Americans" group that she has recently embraced above all others. Now Latinos know how the Blacks feel, now that they know they were played and Patronized by the Clintons for years.. Puerto Ricans... Are you Listening? Hispanic Americans must feel really Betrayed now..
They supported Hillary early on in Cali., Arizona & Texas, New Mexico, etc.; and now she just dumps them into that "...hard working White Americans" group that she has recently embraced above all others.
Now Latinos know how the Blacks feel, now that they know they were played and Patronized by the Clintons for years..

Puerto Ricans... Are you Listening?

]]> By: Tom http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070494 Tom Tue, 13 May 2008 01:51:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070494 I think Hillary borrowed all that money for herself from the time she won PA and lie people contributed to her in 24hrs. It is hard to believe Hillary and her team. I will be glad once they finally go away! I think Hillary borrowed all that money for herself from the time she won PA and lie people contributed to her in 24hrs. It is hard to believe Hillary and her team. I will be glad once they finally go away!

]]> By: MBFLA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070493 MBFLA Tue, 13 May 2008 01:51:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070493 McCain does not care about our troops if he is against a real GI Bill similar to the one for WWll vets. These people are serving this country and risking their lives for really crummy benefits currenty (particularly educational benefits). If people enlist and serve, let them get a college education like our parents were able to get. Obama is right. It is the least we can do. McCain does not care about our troops if he is against a real GI Bill similar to the one for WWll vets. These people are serving this country and risking their lives for really crummy benefits currenty (particularly educational benefits). If people enlist and serve, let them get a college education like our parents were able to get. Obama is right. It is the least we can do.

]]> By: carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070490 carol Tue, 13 May 2008 01:48:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070490 Go Obama! We are in this together to the bitter end. No Bushes and Clintons in this country! Go Obama! We are in this together to the bitter end. No Bushes and Clintons in this country!

]]> By: Morgan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070489 Morgan Tue, 13 May 2008 01:48:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070489 Calling Obama's opposition to the war in Iraq the equivalent of failing to support veterans is itself an absurd statement. It's kind of like the McCain campaign's tactic of saying that Hamas likes Obama and then accusing Obama of ageism when Obama responds that McCain must be losing his bearings to try to make Obama responsible for what Hamas thinks. I think McCain is a good guy himself but he has some nasty people working for him that put Hillary's best stooges to shame. The reason that Bush Republicans don't support funding for veteran health care, etc. is that it falls on the social service rather than weapons side of military funding. Bush Republicans are all about being a tax-and-spend government when it comes to lucrative contracts for weapons manufacturers like Halliburton, Boeing, Blackwater, et all, but they suddenly remember their fiscal conservativism when it comes to social services. No one was a more fiscally conservative president than Bill Clinton. That's the one thing he got right. He inherited an out-of-control federal debt from 12 years of Republican tax-and-spend (on weapons) presidents and left the country with a federal surplus. Even though he negotiated some really crappy trade deals along the way, his elimination of the federal debt was a remarkable achievement. Now Bush has driven the government into a debt of unprecedented proportions. And what a coincidence that we're having a recession! Calling Obama's opposition to the war in Iraq the equivalent of failing to support veterans is itself an absurd statement. It's kind of like the McCain campaign's tactic of saying that Hamas likes Obama and then accusing Obama of ageism when Obama responds that McCain must be losing his bearings to try to make Obama responsible for what Hamas thinks. I think McCain is a good guy himself but he has some nasty people working for him that put Hillary's best stooges to shame.

The reason that Bush Republicans don't support funding for veteran health care, etc. is that it falls on the social service rather than weapons side of military funding. Bush Republicans are all about being a tax-and-spend government when it comes to lucrative contracts for weapons manufacturers like Halliburton, Boeing, Blackwater, et all, but they suddenly remember their fiscal conservativism when it comes to social services.

No one was a more fiscally conservative president than Bill Clinton. That's the one thing he got right. He inherited an out-of-control federal debt from 12 years of Republican tax-and-spend (on weapons) presidents and left the country with a federal surplus. Even though he negotiated some really crappy trade deals along the way, his elimination of the federal debt was a remarkable achievement. Now Bush has driven the government into a debt of unprecedented proportions. And what a coincidence that we're having a recession!

]]> By: dan davenport http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070488 dan davenport Tue, 13 May 2008 01:48:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070488 Go get him Tiger!!! It's just the old, confused and cranky McCain barking again!!! O B A M A 08 Go get him Tiger!!! It's just the old, confused and cranky McCain barking again!!! O B A M A 08

]]> By: Tim in Arkansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070486 Tim in Arkansas Tue, 13 May 2008 01:41:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070486 First Hillary! Then McCain!!!! Obama 08! Obama 08! Obama 08! First Hillary!
Then McCain!!!!

Obama 08!
Obama 08!
Obama 08!

]]> By: Linda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070485 Linda Tue, 13 May 2008 01:40:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070485 Has Hillary served in the military? Remember we do have women serving. Bill Clinton lied to keep from going to the military and he was president. What your point? McCain was in too long and all he can do is think and talk about war. Remember McCain and Hillary voted for this mess we are in and this was with all their experiences. Has Hillary served in the military? Remember we do have women serving. Bill Clinton lied to keep from going to the military and he was president. What your point? McCain was in too long and all he can do is think and talk about war. Remember McCain and Hillary voted for this mess we are in and this was with all their experiences.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070484 Jim Tue, 13 May 2008 01:40:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070484 Why do "Obama/McCain" titles make me yawn. Sooo boring. HILLARY IS THE ONE...YES INDEED. THE BEST CANDIDATE. Why do "Obama/McCain" titles make me yawn. Sooo boring.

HILLARY IS THE ONE...YES INDEED. THE BEST CANDIDATE.

]]> By: nguyentanphat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070481 nguyentanphat Tue, 13 May 2008 01:38:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070481 I think hillary should stay in the race till the end . if Obama win ,that"s begining of the end of America erra. I think hillary should stay in the race till the end . if Obama win ,that"s begining of the end of America erra.

]]> By: rw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070480 rw Tue, 13 May 2008 01:37:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070480 Tax and spend liberal. Obama will never win the Republicans. He is just a voice. /Who is going to pay for all this. Poor people can't. Rich people won't. Oh yeah, working people like you and me. I will be so glad when some of you people start working hard and supporting a family so you can see the error of his speeches. Working people pay for this stuff, who is going to pay. Tax and spend liberal.
Obama will never win the Republicans.
He is just a voice.
/Who is going to pay for all this.
Poor people can't. Rich people won't.
Oh yeah, working people like you and me.

I will be so glad when some of you people start working hard and supporting a family so you can see the error of his speeches.
Working people pay for this stuff, who is going to pay.

]]> By: GET IT RIGHT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070479 GET IT RIGHT Tue, 13 May 2008 01:37:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070479 GOOD-BYE, OBAMA! WE DO NOT WANT YOU FOR PRESIDENT!! AND, YES, I DO HAVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION, SINCE THAT SEEMS TO BE ALL THAT COUNTS FOR YOUR STUPID, EVEN IF EDUCATED, CROWD! EDUCATION DOES NOT MAKE DUMB PEOPLE SMART! GOOD-BYE, OBAMA! WE DO NOT WANT YOU FOR PRESIDENT!! AND, YES, I DO HAVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION, SINCE THAT SEEMS TO BE ALL THAT COUNTS FOR YOUR STUPID, EVEN IF EDUCATED, CROWD! EDUCATION DOES NOT MAKE DUMB PEOPLE SMART!

]]> By: Jeanne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070478 Jeanne Tue, 13 May 2008 01:36:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070478 I haven't read the particulars of this particular bill but I would agree that our veterans deserve the best, whatever that may be. I haven't read the particulars of this particular bill but I would agree that our veterans deserve the best, whatever that may be.

]]> By: Frank smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070474 Frank smith Tue, 13 May 2008 01:35:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070474 clinton and obama lie just as much as mcain they all will sell us out are jobs are going mexicans are come in if you are still in school what are you going for ? TO WORK AT ? will just get my order right I love HAMBUGERS clinton and obama lie just as much as mcain they all will sell us out are jobs are going mexicans are come in if you are still in school
what are you going for ? TO WORK AT ? will just get my order right
I love HAMBUGERS

]]> By: An objective Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070475 An objective Canadian Tue, 13 May 2008 01:35:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070475 When the democratics take aim at old McCain, he's TOAST. I am ready with the popcorn! Go Obama. Change is GOOD. When the democratics take aim at old McCain, he's TOAST. I am ready with the popcorn!

Go Obama. Change is GOOD.

]]> By: Venus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070471 Venus Tue, 13 May 2008 01:34:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070471 Tucker Bounds - yeah I have been watching this chump for some months now and regarding how he talks about Obama and Clinton - he wants Hillary to match up with Mc Cain - The Repigs have much-much dirt on Hillary than Obama! It's going to be fun to watch Tucker gets thrown out of bounds with Mc Cain who is losing his bearings! Tucker........................ what kind of name is that! Most people name their dogs Tucker! It's going to be easy to get this guy Tucker to turn red - real fast! Tucker Bounds – yeah I have been watching this chump for some months now and regarding how he talks about Obama and Clinton – he wants Hillary to match up with Mc Cain – The Repigs have much-much dirt on Hillary than Obama!

It's going to be fun to watch Tucker gets thrown out of bounds with Mc Cain who is losing his bearings!

Tucker........................ what kind of name is that! Most people name their dogs Tucker! It's going to be easy to get this guy Tucker to turn red – real fast!

]]> By: MD Democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/12/obama-takes-aim-at-mccains-position-on-veterans/#comment-1070470 MD Democrat Tue, 13 May 2008 01:34:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7078#comment-1070470 Obama was good at the game of pool because he has the ways of a typical pool hall hustler. Obama was good at the game of pool because he has the ways of a typical pool hall hustler.

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