Comments on: McCain seizes on Obama's 'tiny' comment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Hyacyntha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104434 Hyacyntha Mon, 19 May 2008 18:00:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104434 It's sad to see so few intelligent comments being made. There is obviously a lot of emotion involved because you all resort to name calling rather than to building a cogent argument for your case. And yes, a lack of historical understanding. Kennedy didn't negotiate with Kruschev. He told him where we stood and what we would do if he continued his course of action. He didn't hold his hand and "make nice." We were attacked in New York on 9/11 by a handfull of terrorists, not even an entire country!! Oh and BTW where do you think the money is going to come from for all of Obama's give aways? Something for nothing? Whose being greedy here? You're too blinded by the the style and flash. The substance is the key and you choose to ignore what is being revealed to you day after day about who Obama really is. It's sad to see so few intelligent comments being made. There is obviously a lot of emotion involved because you all resort to name calling rather than to building a cogent argument for your case. And yes, a lack of historical understanding. Kennedy didn't negotiate with Kruschev. He told him where we stood and what we would do if he continued his course of action. He didn't hold his hand and "make nice." We were attacked in New York on 9/11 by a handfull of terrorists, not even an entire country!! Oh and BTW where do you think the money is going to come from for all of Obama's give aways? Something for nothing? Whose being greedy here? You're too blinded by the the style and flash. The substance is the key and you choose to ignore what is being revealed to you day after day about who Obama really is.

]]> By: Oh Boy... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104431 Oh Boy... Mon, 19 May 2008 18:00:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104431 ...wait, so now "tiny" means "insignificant?" Yeesh... ...wait, so now "tiny" means "insignificant?" Yeesh...

]]> By: Proud http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104429 Proud Mon, 19 May 2008 17:59:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104429 There are very few people who buy what's being said once they know the facts. MC CAIN 2008 There are very few people who buy what's being said once they know the facts.

MC CAIN 2008

]]> By: Tony, Miami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104428 Tony, Miami Mon, 19 May 2008 17:59:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104428 I want people to remember Reagan was as old as McCain in his last year to office and already has memory lost. He finally made it public to the american people. What will happen if McCain has the same problem less one year after being elected??? I want people to remember Reagan was as old as McCain in his last year to office and already has memory lost. He finally made it public to the american people. What will happen if McCain has the same problem less one year after being elected???

]]> By: Relevant http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104426 Relevant Mon, 19 May 2008 17:59:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104426 Keep on conducting your campaign on a platform of fear mongering and war mongering, McCain. See how far that gets you. Keep on conducting your campaign on a platform of fear mongering and war mongering, McCain.

See how far that gets you.

]]> By: Doyle - MI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104427 Doyle - MI Mon, 19 May 2008 17:59:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104427 If the human race was truly intelligent wars would not occur. The greatest enemy of war is communication between opposing parties. If the human race was truly intelligent wars would not occur. The greatest enemy of war is communication between opposing parties.

]]> By: Scott in Indiana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104423 Scott in Indiana Mon, 19 May 2008 17:59:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104423 Once again taking something Obama said out of context. Way to try to use fear to try to gather support for the old GOP McCain. This coming from the man who is such an expert on the workings of the middle east he believes the Shiites in Iran were working with Al Qaeda. Good talk McCain. Obama '08!! Once again taking something Obama said out of context. Way to try to use fear to try to gather support for the old GOP McCain. This coming from the man who is such an expert on the workings of the middle east he believes the Shiites in Iran were working with Al Qaeda. Good talk McCain.

Obama '08!!

]]> By: Jim Reynolds http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104416 Jim Reynolds Mon, 19 May 2008 17:59:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104416 Clearly, McCain is the person who doesn't understand the world stage! Clearly, McCain is the person who doesn't understand the world stage!

]]> By: M Pinard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104407 M Pinard Mon, 19 May 2008 17:58:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104407 ... The verbal duels between McCain and Obama -- especially on extremely volatile subjects such as Iran and Iraq -- indicate the import of this Presidential campaign. It is apparent that Obama will end up as Democratic candidate for November Election. ---- ... I am a Republican and definitely intend to vote for McCain. He will win in November, because he will win the battle of words with Obama on vital issues, especially those relating to "war on terrorism." Obama is an "intern" when it comes to major issues; he cannot deal with the dangerous threats and other significant problems which face our nation. His flip-flopping scares a majority of U.S. citizens ! ... Go, McCain ! ... The verbal duels between McCain and Obama - especially on extremely volatile subjects such as Iran and Iraq - indicate the import of this Presidential campaign. It is apparent that Obama will end up as Democratic candidate for November Election. --
... I am a Republican and definitely intend to vote for McCain. He will win in November, because he will win the battle of words with Obama on vital issues, especially those relating to "war on terrorism." Obama is an "intern" when it comes to major issues; he cannot deal with the dangerous threats and other significant problems which face our nation. His flip-flopping scares a majority of U.S. citizens !
... Go, McCain !

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104404 Alex Mon, 19 May 2008 17:58:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104404 OMG, is McCain claiming better judgement when he voted and stood by Bush and insist for 100 yrs war? How is that a better judgement than Obama's objections to the war? He is just capitalizing on the media’s biased coverage about his experience. Yes, he is a good solider but not all good soldiers can be good policy makers. I thought he will distance himself from Bush policy rather he embraced it and promoting it. He is really out of his mind to jump on Bush wagon of reckless attack. By the way, there will be a day when will find whose family is Hitler appeaser? Since Bush started, we need investigative reports that can dig into the relation between Prescott Bush and Nazi. Then we will know the truth. McCain’s idea of aligning himself with Bush does not help him at all. OMG, is McCain claiming better judgement when he voted and stood by Bush and insist for 100 yrs war? How is that a better judgement than Obama's objections to the war? He is just capitalizing on the media’s biased coverage about his experience. Yes, he is a good solider but not all good soldiers can be good policy makers. I thought he will distance himself from Bush policy rather he embraced it and promoting it. He is really out of his mind to jump on Bush wagon of reckless attack. By the way, there will be a day when will find whose family is Hitler appeaser? Since Bush started, we need investigative reports that can dig into the relation between Prescott Bush and Nazi. Then we will know the truth. McCain’s idea of aligning himself with Bush does not help him at all.

]]> By: Joe Reg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104403 Joe Reg Mon, 19 May 2008 17:58:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104403 America is sick of bombs bombs and bombs. It is high time for a change is direction. No more repubs war machine. America is sick of bombs
bombs and bombs.

It is high time for a change is direction.

No more repubs war machine.

]]> By: Kris In Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104402 Kris In Atlanta Mon, 19 May 2008 17:58:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104402 I wish that CNN would stop feeding into these silly Mccain sound bytes. Mccain is manipulating the press but the public is not fooled: We are less concerned with Iran right now-a country we could easily obliterate-than with our skyrocketing gas prices, our foreclosed homes, illegal immigration, and Iraq. Let's talk about these issues Mccain. You should be comfortable with that ; after all, you helped create these problems. Mccain is practicing the old Republican switcharoo: When the country is upside down, talk about war. Sound familiar? Bush used the tactic in 2003 and here we are knee deep in the Iraq crisis. Don't be silly, people. A vote for Mccain is just an extension of Bush and the incompetence sitting in the White House today. Obama 08 and beyond I wish that CNN would stop feeding into these silly Mccain sound bytes. Mccain is manipulating the press but the public is not fooled: We are less concerned with Iran right now-a country we could easily obliterate-than with our skyrocketing gas prices, our foreclosed homes, illegal immigration, and Iraq. Let's talk about these issues Mccain. You should be comfortable with that ; after all, you helped create these problems. Mccain is practicing the old Republican switcharoo: When the country is upside down, talk about war. Sound familiar? Bush used the tactic in 2003 and here we are knee deep in the Iraq crisis. Don't be silly, people. A vote for Mccain is just an extension of Bush and the incompetence sitting in the White House today.

Obama 08 and beyond

]]> By: Reggy Mack http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104401 Reggy Mack Mon, 19 May 2008 17:58:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104401 I got to give this one to Obama. The Soviet Union was and is a Super Power. I was in the Army for 21 years and I am glad that we did not go to war with them. We would of destroyed the world. Iran does not compare. Reagan, Kennedy, and Nixon set a good example of how to talk to our enemies. McCain, I dare you to say that either of these presidents was wrong. Your brain is just drowned with oil thats why you are all about Iran you idiot. I got to give this one to Obama. The Soviet Union was and is a Super Power. I was in the Army for 21 years and I am glad that we did not go to war with them. We would of destroyed the world. Iran does not compare. Reagan, Kennedy, and Nixon set a good example of how to talk to our enemies. McCain, I dare you to say that either of these presidents was wrong. Your brain is just drowned with oil thats why you are all about Iran you idiot.

]]> By: jw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104397 jw Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104397 McCain---you have my vote!!!!! I believe you when you speak? How much more do the Obamas have to reveal about themselves before they are shown the "exit door"??? Or, is it that democrat voters will spite themselves just as long as a republican does not win an election, even if it means electing a "big talking , say nothing politician" such as Obama If "words count" as Obama says, maybe he should have a talk with his wife about the words she chooses when she talks about her lack of pride in America. Nice diplomatic representative she will make for us, huh!!! With the Obamas our enemies have become one of us.... McCain-you have my vote!!!!! I believe you when you speak? How much more do the Obamas have to reveal about themselves before they are shown the "exit door"??? Or, is it that democrat voters will spite themselves just as long as a republican does not win an election, even if it means electing a "big talking , say nothing politician" such as Obama If "words count" as Obama says, maybe he should have a talk with his wife about the words she chooses when she talks about her lack of pride in America. Nice diplomatic representative she will make for us, huh!!! With the Obamas our enemies have become one of us....

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104391 Mark Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104391 Why would we even want a shell shock president in office whats to say he wont have a flash back and put us in a deeper mess then were already in. Whats to say he isnt holding a personal grudge against the Vietnamese for what happened to him. We dont need a captured war vet for president Why would we even want a shell shock president in office whats to say he wont have a flash back and put us in a deeper mess then were already in. Whats to say he isnt holding a personal grudge against the Vietnamese for what happened to him. We dont need a captured war vet for president

]]> By: Nainogero http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104390 Nainogero Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104390 #1 We should not even HAVE to speak to Iran and the Iranian President! Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to wipe Isreal off the face of the map (Isreal is our ally) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants nuclear power (How about continued better health care first or are you too busy suppling terrorists with weapons?) Also #1 - We don't speak English, we speak American #1 We should not even HAVE to speak to Iran and the Iranian President!

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to wipe Isreal off the face of the map (Isreal is our ally)
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants nuclear power (How about continued better health care first or are you too busy suppling terrorists with weapons?)

Also #1 – We don't speak English, we speak American

]]> By: mike from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104386 mike from CA Mon, 19 May 2008 17:57:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104386 Who cares Mcpain. Who cares Mcpain.

]]> By: FactCheck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104381 FactCheck Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104381 McFly, hello? The former Soviet union had a nuclear arsenal, an army to rival that of the US and their fingers constantly on the button. Iran has a nitwit who hasn't shaved and that's about it... This is about as idiotic a statement as has been made by McCain since his claim of not knowing the difference between the Sunnis and Shi'ites. Is the GOP completely gone nuts or is this is the best candidate that they can put through? McFly, hello? The former Soviet union had a nuclear arsenal, an army to rival that of the US and their fingers constantly on the button. Iran has a nitwit who hasn't shaved and that's about it... This is about as idiotic a statement as has been made by McCain since his claim of not knowing the difference between the Sunnis and Shi'ites. Is the GOP completely gone nuts or is this is the best candidate that they can put through?

]]> By: Joe Reg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104376 Joe Reg Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104376 The Bush republicans Mcain knowS one thing, bombs first and don't bother talking. Bombs, bombs and bombs again. The Bush republicans Mcain knowS one
thing, bombs first and don't bother
talking.

Bombs, bombs and bombs again.

]]> By: Lizzie, Washington DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104368 Lizzie, Washington DC Mon, 19 May 2008 17:55:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104368 You know, I totally don't see McCain's point in all this. It is very clear to me that the Soviet's, with their pointed nuclear heads to the US were a more serious threat than Iran, Cuba right now. Iran and Cuba are not pointing their nuclear weapons at us - in fact, they still don't even have these weapons. Talking to Iran and Cuba, as Obama suggests will help deter Iran from its adventurous goals! I TRUST Obama's judgment on this issue. YES. We should talk to our adversaries! You know, I totally don't see McCain's point in all this. It is very clear to me that the Soviet's, with their pointed nuclear heads to the US were a more serious threat than Iran, Cuba right now. Iran and Cuba are not pointing their nuclear weapons at us – in fact, they still don't even have these weapons. Talking to Iran and Cuba, as Obama suggests will help deter Iran from its adventurous goals! I TRUST Obama's judgment on this issue. YES. We should talk to our adversaries!

]]> By: Fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104354 Fred Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104354 *yawn* *yawn*

]]> By: Kjetil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104353 Kjetil Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104353 Why does McCain talk about judgment of Obama when he has had advisers that has got money from perhaps the worst regime on earth today, Burma (Myanmar). How can McCain have credibility on this when he picks people around him in top possisions that are so much in lacking of jugdment and intregity? What kind of people will he have around him if elected? People that have got money from Mugabe because PR campaigns? Why does McCain talk about judgment of Obama when he has had advisers that has got money from perhaps the worst regime on earth today, Burma (Myanmar). How can McCain have credibility on this when he picks people around him in top possisions that are so much in lacking of jugdment and intregity? What kind of people will he have around him if elected? People that have got money from Mugabe because PR campaigns?

]]> By: Rupert Bean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104351 Rupert Bean Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104351 Funny how CNN refuses to run any articles about the cry-baby Obamas demanding the Republicans leave Michelle "I hate America" Obama alone. Oh, and a peek into Obama's style of government: "We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK, that's not leadership. That's not going to happen." So Obama, are you the person that gets to decide whether I can: 1) Own an SUV 2) Buy whatever groceries I want 3) Heat/Cool my house at whatever temperature I want, as long as I am willing to fork over the cash to do so? Sounds like the old Soviet Union to me. Are we electing a President or a dictator? Let's see if CNN bothers to post this... in it's correct form. That's right, CNN moderators have "fixed" some of my past posts, to include inserting spelling and gramatical errors to make me look uneducated. Funny how CNN refuses to run any articles about the cry-baby Obamas demanding the Republicans leave Michelle "I hate America" Obama alone.

Oh, and a peek into Obama's style of government:

"We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK, that's not leadership. That's not going to happen."

So Obama, are you the person that gets to decide whether I can:

1) Own an SUV
2) Buy whatever groceries I want
3) Heat/Cool my house at whatever temperature I want, as long as I am willing to fork over the cash to do so?

Sounds like the old Soviet Union to me. Are we electing a President or a dictator?

Let's see if CNN bothers to post this... in it's correct form. That's right, CNN moderators have "fixed" some of my past posts, to include inserting spelling and gramatical errors to make me look uneducated.

]]> By: Koronin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104346 Koronin Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104346 McCain can hardly wake up knowing the difference between Monday and Thursday and has shown up what he 'knows' about The Middle-East. Anyone surprised? McCain can hardly wake up knowing the difference between Monday and Thursday and has shown up what he 'knows' about The Middle-East.

Anyone surprised?

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104344 Tim Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104344 I am a US Air Force veteran of 20 plus years of service to my country. McCain is a war hero and that's not in dispute. However, how does that quality him to be President any more than Senators Obama or Clinton? Well I'll tell you, it does not. The two have nothing to do with the other. Talking is a sign of strength, not of weakness. Senator McCain is still carring the Mission Accomplished banner with no end date. Obama 08/12 I am a US Air Force veteran of 20 plus years of service to my country. McCain is a war hero and that's not in dispute. However, how does that quality him to be President any more than Senators Obama or Clinton? Well I'll tell you, it does not. The two have nothing to do with the other. Talking is a sign of strength, not of weakness. Senator McCain is still carring the Mission Accomplished banner with no end date.

Obama 08/12

]]> By: Jamaal Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104340 Jamaal Kansas Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104340 Mccain is washed up it is over for this old goose he can lie and try to spin Obama's words all he wants Obama wil WIn in November Mccain is washed up it is over for this old goose he can lie and try to spin Obama's words all he wants Obama wil WIn in November

]]> By: Eric http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104341 Eric Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104341 It seems like Mccain is objective towards Obamas use of words, "tiny", but he makes scence in saying that compared to the Soviet Union Iran is sort of insignificant. It seems like Mccain is objective towards Obamas use of words, "tiny", but he makes scence in saying that compared to the Soviet Union Iran is sort of insignificant.

]]> By: Ande http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104339 Ande Mon, 19 May 2008 17:54:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104339 I'm college educated, intelligent and a proud supporter of Barack Obama. I will vote DEMOCRAT regardless of who the nominee is. I hope it's Obama. Unlike many Hillary supporters, who I'm guessing just aren't smart enough to realize that a democratic vote is what really matters. If we let another Republican in office, our economy is doomed. The only thing the Republicans care about is war. It is a well know fact that when a republican is in office, the rich people get richer and the poor people get poorer. Who can survive another 8 years of Bush politics?? That's what you get in McCain. I'm college educated, intelligent and a proud supporter of Barack Obama.

I will vote DEMOCRAT regardless of who the nominee is. I hope it's Obama. Unlike many Hillary supporters, who I'm guessing just aren't smart enough to realize that a democratic vote is what really matters.

If we let another Republican in office, our economy is doomed. The only thing the Republicans care about is war. It is a well know fact that when a republican is in office, the rich people get richer and the poor people get poorer. Who can survive another 8 years of Bush politics?? That's what you get in McCain.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104335 AJ, IL Mon, 19 May 2008 17:53:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104335 This coming from the old senile guy who was singing 8 months ago, "BOMB BOMB BOMB, BOMB BOMB IRAN!" This oldies tune will definitely be making a comeback in the general election at McCain's expense. This coming from the old senile guy who was singing 8 months ago, "BOMB BOMB BOMB, BOMB BOMB IRAN!"

This oldies tune will definitely be making a comeback in the general election at McCain's expense.

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104331 Rich Mon, 19 May 2008 17:53:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104331 McCain I'm sure you are what is dangerous to this country! Democrat '08 McCain I'm sure you are what is dangerous to this country!

Democrat '08

]]> By: arnab http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104325 arnab Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104325 Mcain , you are Bush No 3 so cut the crap .. alrite we all know thats it because of you pathetic republicans today gas is over 4 dollars a gallon and people have to decide whether they should buy food , or buy gas , its because of you stupid republicans who have been spending 10 billion dolalrs of tax payers money every freaking week on Iraq and making people suffer like this .. you and George Bush have completely ruined the economy , rendered thousands of people homeless , so shut ur mouth and STOP LYING... Mcain , you are Bush No 3 so cut the crap .. alrite we all know thats it because of you pathetic republicans today gas is over 4 dollars a gallon and people have to decide whether they should buy food , or buy gas , its because of you stupid republicans who have been spending 10 billion dolalrs of tax payers money every freaking week on Iraq and making people suffer like this .. you and George Bush have completely ruined the economy , rendered thousands of people homeless , so shut ur mouth and STOP LYING...

]]> By: Africa man http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104324 Africa man Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104324 Americans have had enough economic abuse from the republuican government of George W. Bush. No one should stay in an abusive relationship. It is time for Americans to get out of this abusive relationship with the Republicans. Vote Democratic in 2008. Obama the Man for whites and Blacks and Latino and Hispanic and Asian Americans and native Americans and Jews. Americans have had enough economic abuse from the republuican government of George W. Bush. No one should stay in an abusive relationship. It is time for Americans to get out of this abusive relationship with the Republicans. Vote Democratic in 2008. Obama the Man for whites and Blacks and Latino and Hispanic and Asian Americans and native Americans and Jews.

]]> By: carrie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104314 carrie Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104314 thr GOP has NOTHING on obama welcome to the white house,president Obama thr GOP has NOTHING on obama
welcome to the white house,president Obama

]]> By: ANGIE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104306 ANGIE Mon, 19 May 2008 17:51:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104306 AND TO THINK ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPOTERS WANT TO VOTE FOR MCSAME BUSH JR IF SHE LOSES WELL NOT ME COMING FROM A TRUE HILLARY SUPPOTER I WILL BE VOTING FOR OBAMA BEFORE I LET A MAN WHO IS A WAR LORD AND HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS MESS THAT BUSH HAS GOTTEN US INTO OTHER THAN CONTINUE HIS POLICIES WHICH HAVE BEEN A DISASTER AT LEAST SEN OBAMA HAS DIFFERENT APPROCHES WHEATHER THEY WORK OR NOT IM WILLING TO SEE SO ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPOTERS THINK TWICE COME TOGETHER AND KEEP MCSAME BUSH OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE WELCOME CHANGE WELCOME IT!!!!!!!! AND TO THINK ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPOTERS WANT TO VOTE FOR MCSAME BUSH JR IF SHE LOSES WELL NOT ME COMING FROM A TRUE HILLARY SUPPOTER I WILL BE VOTING FOR OBAMA BEFORE I LET A MAN WHO IS A WAR LORD AND HAS NO IDEA HOW TO FIX THIS MESS THAT BUSH HAS GOTTEN US INTO OTHER THAN CONTINUE HIS POLICIES WHICH HAVE BEEN A DISASTER AT LEAST SEN OBAMA HAS DIFFERENT APPROCHES WHEATHER THEY WORK OR NOT IM WILLING TO SEE SO ALL YOU HILLARY SUPPOTERS THINK TWICE COME TOGETHER AND KEEP MCSAME BUSH OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE WELCOME CHANGE WELCOME IT!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kate, Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104305 Kate, Atlanta Mon, 19 May 2008 17:51:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104305 I'm 44 and was feeling a bit down about getting older. But, now that Obama is considered just a child at 47, I'm back to childhood myself. Thanks!! I'm 44 and was feeling a bit down about getting older. But, now that Obama is considered just a child at 47, I'm back to childhood myself. Thanks!!

]]> By: WIll http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104302 WIll Mon, 19 May 2008 17:50:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104302 Again. Hillary supporters take heed. What is your real reason for not being willing to support Obama in the general election? Are his policies so offensive to you that McCain is the only answer? Do you feel he really does not have the country's best interests at heart, and all the superdelegates and most of the country are just disillusioned? WAKE UP HILLARY SUPPORTERS!! We cannot afford to give this man McCain the keys to four more years of backward policy. My kid's can't afford that and neither can yours. Look into your own conscience and really ask yourself if you have a truly valid reason not to support Obama, when the realistic alternative will do absolutely nothing to advance what you CLAIM to believe in. Obama and Clinton have virtually the same platform, so why again would you not vote for Obama if he is the nominee? Again. Hillary supporters take heed. What is your real reason for not being willing to support Obama in the general election? Are his policies so offensive to you that McCain is the only answer? Do you feel he really does not have the country's best interests at heart, and all the superdelegates and most of the country are just disillusioned? WAKE UP HILLARY SUPPORTERS!! We cannot afford to give this man McCain the keys to four more years of backward policy. My kid's can't afford that and neither can yours.

Look into your own conscience and really ask yourself if you have a truly valid reason not to support Obama, when the realistic alternative will do absolutely nothing to advance what you CLAIM to believe in. Obama and Clinton have virtually the same platform, so why again would you not vote for Obama if he is the nominee?

]]> By: Beth http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104299 Beth Mon, 19 May 2008 17:50:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104299 McCain took it out of context and blew it out of proportion, of course. Anything to make it sensational. Obama is right - compared to the threats of the Soviet Union, Iran IS a tiny threat. Nowhere does Mr. Obama say that we shouldn't deal with it. But then, Obama's first course of action might be to sit down and negotiate for a peaceful solution. How reckless would THAT be? McCain took it out of context and blew it out of proportion, of course. Anything to make it sensational. Obama is right – compared to the threats of the Soviet Union, Iran IS a tiny threat. Nowhere does Mr. Obama say that we shouldn't deal with it.

But then, Obama's first course of action might be to sit down and negotiate for a peaceful solution. How reckless would THAT be?

]]> By: Doug http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104295 Doug Mon, 19 May 2008 17:50:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104295 He didn't say "Insignificant", he said "Tiny". The Soviet Union was a huge superpower with nuclear weapons, a vast army (perceived at the time as almost unbeatable), and a political ideology that terrified us (remember all the trials and hearings about Americans being communist?). Iran on the other hand is a small nation, with no nuclear arms, and an army that we could pummel within two months. Which was perceived as the larger threat? For futher proof, please look at all defense spending and intelligence operations against the Soviet Union, and then compare that to defense spending and intel ops against Iran...I can guarantee right now that Iran is "Tiny" in comparison. He didn't say "Insignificant", he said "Tiny". The Soviet Union was a huge superpower with nuclear weapons, a vast army (perceived at the time as almost unbeatable), and a political ideology that terrified us (remember all the trials and hearings about Americans being communist?).

Iran on the other hand is a small nation, with no nuclear arms, and an army that we could pummel within two months. Which was perceived as the larger threat?

For futher proof, please look at all defense spending and intelligence operations against the Soviet Union, and then compare that to defense spending and intel ops against Iran...I can guarantee right now that Iran is "Tiny" in comparison.

]]> By: MMN - Milwaukee WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104289 MMN - Milwaukee WI Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104289 I still struggle with the narrow views within the GOP and how effective they are with them. Remember in 2004 a "National Guard Reservist" named GWB was able to label John Kerry a decorated Vietnam Veteran a coward with the fear mongering? Lets all do our part to educate each other for the general good of the whole. I still struggle with the narrow views within the GOP and how effective they are with them.

Remember in 2004 a "National Guard Reservist" named GWB was able to label John Kerry a decorated Vietnam Veteran a coward with the fear mongering?

Lets all do our part to educate each other for the general good of the whole.

]]> By: Dale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104288 Dale Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104288 Have to give credit to Hillary for one thing - her insistence in staying in the race has kept Americans' focus on the Democrats. Meanwhile, McCain had taken the wrong tack of sitting back and relaxing for the past several weeks, thinking he had things in the bag. Problem is, no one knows even remembers he's in the race anymore. So now he has to go for outlandish hysterics in order to try to bring people back to his side. Well, he still has six months, maybe he'll be able to scare everyone into voting for him. It's worked before for the Republicans, after all. Have to give credit to Hillary for one thing – her insistence in staying in the race has kept Americans' focus on the Democrats.

Meanwhile, McCain had taken the wrong tack of sitting back and relaxing for the past several weeks, thinking he had things in the bag. Problem is, no one knows even remembers he's in the race anymore.

So now he has to go for outlandish hysterics in order to try to bring people back to his side. Well, he still has six months, maybe he'll be able to scare everyone into voting for him. It's worked before for the Republicans, after all.

]]> By: Jeremiah Grant - Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104286 Jeremiah Grant - Phoenix, AZ Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104286 <b>In addition to this yet another comment by Obama that shows just how out of touch he is with reality, why don't we examine just a few more things he said over the weekend.</b> "We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK.... That's not leadership. That's not going to happen." Let's break that down. First, under an Obama administration, "we can't drive our SUVs," which begs the question: "What precisely qualifies as an 'SUV'? Is my family minivan an SUV? Perhaps any vehicle that doesn't deliver 30 miles per gallon will be a banned 'SUV.' Let's move on. " We can't... keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times." My home was set at 70 degrees last night and my office is at 72 degrees all day. I think it's been proven that air conditioning actually does increase productivity. And why pick on '72 degrees'? Why not 76 degrees? What is morally acceptable in this new Obamaworld? As we continue, our economic future under Obama looks even worse, because Obama establishes that the real moral authority for what we do as Americans is set by foreign authorities. Obama said we can't drive SUVs and set the thermostat to 72 degrees "and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK." Allow me to translate: Obama is a globalist. He sees America as ultimately under the authority of another jurisdiction, namely the global jurisdiction. Obama concluded this section of his remarks by saying, "that's not going to happen." This doesn't sound like the man who is going to bring us all together and get us to work together. T<b>his sounds more like America's most liberal senator. </b> In addition to this yet another comment by Obama that shows just how out of touch he is with reality, why don't we examine just a few more things he said over the weekend.

"We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK.... That's not leadership. That's not going to happen."

Let's break that down. First, under an Obama administration, "we can't drive our SUVs," which begs the question: "What precisely qualifies as an 'SUV'? Is my family minivan an SUV? Perhaps any vehicle that doesn't deliver 30 miles per gallon will be a banned 'SUV.' Let's move on. " We can't... keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times." My home was set at 70 degrees last night and my office is at 72 degrees all day. I think it's been proven that air conditioning actually does increase productivity. And why pick on '72 degrees'? Why not 76 degrees? What is morally acceptable in this new Obamaworld?

As we continue, our economic future under Obama looks even worse, because Obama establishes that the real moral authority for what we do as Americans is set by foreign authorities. Obama said we can't drive SUVs and set the thermostat to 72 degrees "and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK." Allow me to translate: Obama is a globalist. He sees America as ultimately under the authority of another jurisdiction, namely the global jurisdiction. Obama concluded this section of his remarks by saying, "that's not going to happen." This doesn't sound like the man who is going to bring us all together and get us to work together. This sounds more like America's most liberal senator.

]]> By: WordsMatter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104283 WordsMatter Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104283 Bloggers - Please keep writing your hate-filled comments with lots of jokes about McCain's age. Good for you, you are hate-filled and angry. Nice job. Bloggers – Please keep writing your hate-filled comments with lots of jokes about McCain's age. Good for you, you are hate-filled and angry. Nice job.

]]> By: Doug R. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104285 Doug R. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104285 McCain has nothing to run on except fear and scare tactics. He lacks any knowledge or understanding of issues like health care, education, the environment and the economy. This man is a fraud and a pathological liar. I wonder how many Republicans who currently support him voted for him in 2000. McCain has nothing to run on except fear and scare tactics. He lacks any knowledge or understanding of issues like health care, education, the environment and the economy. This man is a fraud and a pathological liar.
I wonder how many Republicans who currently support him voted for him in 2000.

]]> By: madeleine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104282 madeleine Mon, 19 May 2008 17:49:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104282 there are thousands (if not millions) of us who are Hillary supporters that will NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA. I am in a blue state but obama will not get the vote here! I will vote for mcCain if Hillary will not get nominated. he is better prepared. yes is 72. but better than OBAMA. I dont believe in voting Democrat or Republican. Vote for the person who can do best. as Hillary put it, vote as if you are hiring! go for hillary. there are thousands (if not millions) of us who are Hillary supporters that will NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA. I am in a blue state but obama will not get the vote here!

I will vote for mcCain if Hillary will not get nominated. he is better prepared. yes is 72. but better than OBAMA.

I dont believe in voting Democrat or Republican. Vote for the person who can do best. as Hillary put it, vote as if you are hiring!

go for hillary.

]]> By: Debbie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104277 Debbie Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104277 The former Soviet Union had thousands of nuclear missiles aimed at the United States and could have ended all life in the United States within an hour. Senator McCain, every American over the age of 50 remembers the Cuban missile crisis caused by the former Soviet Union. Does Senator McCain really think Iran is a super power? McCain needs to stop watching James Bond movies. The former Soviet Union had thousands of nuclear missiles aimed at the United States and could have ended all life in the United States within an hour.

Senator McCain, every American over the age of 50 remembers the Cuban missile crisis caused by the former Soviet Union.

Does Senator McCain really think Iran is a super power? McCain needs to stop watching James Bond movies.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104276 Michael Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104276 John McCain, Sun Tzu, The Art of War, read it, you might learn something. “Keep your friends close, your enemies even closer.” Obama has it right, he understands the Art of War. John McCain, Sun Tzu, The Art of War, read it, you might learn something. “Keep your friends close, your enemies even closer.” Obama has it right, he understands the Art of War.

]]> By: Franky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104274 Franky Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104274 So, anything new???? So, anything new????

]]> By: Dave, Ak http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104275 Dave, Ak Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104275 After 8 years of W. it is absurd and irresponsible for people like Ferraro to suggest that they might not vote Obama because he's been "sexist" during the campaign. She's just bitter that Hillary lost, but she needs to get over it and think about the damage 4 more years of Republican mismanagement and the war will cause. I dunno about you but I can no longer afford the Bush/Cheney energy policy. And it truly scares me to think what kind of flip-flopping McCain will do to appease the Republican party. Can anyone say bombs over Teheran and Damascus? After 8 years of W. it is absurd and irresponsible for people like Ferraro to suggest that they might not vote Obama because he's been "sexist" during the campaign. She's just bitter that Hillary lost, but she needs to get over it and think about the damage 4 more years of Republican mismanagement and the war will cause.

I dunno about you but I can no longer afford the Bush/Cheney energy policy. And it truly scares me to think what kind of flip-flopping McCain will do to appease the Republican party. Can anyone say bombs over Teheran and Damascus?

]]> By: foreigner in US http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104273 foreigner in US Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104273 I noticed that Mccain did not quantify exactly how much a threat Iran really is. If it's not 'tiny' compared with the former Soviet Union then what is the size and nature of its threat? (This question should also have been asked of Iraq before the invasion) I noticed that Mccain did not quantify exactly how much a threat Iran really is. If it's not 'tiny' compared with the former Soviet Union then what is the size and nature of its threat? (This question should also have been asked of Iraq before the invasion)

]]> By: Ray http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/19/mccain-seizes-on-obamas-tiny-comment/#comment-1104272 Ray Mon, 19 May 2008 17:48:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7203#comment-1104272 "Rhonda: McCain and Clinton need to draw the country to the mistakes he will make and what will happen if he makes the mistake, and Oprah will not be able to save him or our country. Vote for Clinton….." - So you want Obama to fail in order for Clinton to win. Also, Clinton and Mccain are not running together. You have the right to vote for whom ever is on the ballot. Why the bitterness towards Obama? "Rhonda: McCain and Clinton need to draw the country to the mistakes he will make and what will happen if he makes the mistake, and Oprah will not be able to save him or our country. Vote for Clinton….."

– So you want Obama to fail in order for Clinton to win. Also, Clinton and Mccain are not running together. You have the right to vote for whom ever is on the ballot. Why the bitterness towards Obama?

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