Comments on: McCain rejects endorsement of a second controversial pastor http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Nathan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130117 Nathan Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130117 People keep giving the impression that Obama was sitting in a pew for 20 years, and every Sunday hearing the comments they heard on CNN. Obama is a man of tremendous intelligence and sincerity. McCain makes it clear that he believes that Obama does not share Rev. Wright's incendiary political views. Do people really believe that Obama thinks like Rev. Wright? Do they really believe that what we heard on YouTube was the content of every sermon, every Sunday? Would Obama find Jesus and stay in those pews if it was just the incendiary stuff? I think its clear that there were other things happening and the the kinds of things we've heard about Wright were rare outbursts. I have a good friend who, once you get to know him, you find is very anti-semitic. It's a very real flaw, but a blemish on an otherwise wonderful person. People are not the sum of their most outrageous beliefs. We see only the bigotry and hate in Rev. Wright because that's the only thing that's newsworthy. That doesn't mean that it's the only thing that was there -- or even the most important thing. It also doesn't mean that Obama was listening to twenty years worth of hate. People keep giving the impression that Obama was sitting in a pew for 20 years, and every Sunday hearing the comments they heard on CNN.

Obama is a man of tremendous intelligence and sincerity. McCain makes it clear that he believes that Obama does not share Rev. Wright's incendiary political views. Do people really believe that Obama thinks like Rev. Wright? Do they really believe that what we heard on YouTube was the content of every sermon, every Sunday? Would Obama find Jesus and stay in those pews if it was just the incendiary stuff? I think its clear that there were other things happening and the the kinds of things we've heard about Wright were rare outbursts.

I have a good friend who, once you get to know him, you find is very anti-semitic. It's a very real flaw, but a blemish on an otherwise wonderful person.

People are not the sum of their most outrageous beliefs. We see only the bigotry and hate in Rev. Wright because that's the only thing that's newsworthy. That doesn't mean that it's the only thing that was there - or even the most important thing. It also doesn't mean that Obama was listening to twenty years worth of hate.

]]> By: Sam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130114 Sam Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130114 McCain believes "there is no place for that kind of dialogue in America"? His senility must be kicking in even harder. This country was built on the freedom of speech and free exchange of ideas, even crazy ones like this newest right-wing pastor, Hagee and Wright. This country is not about blind submission; it's about open discourse. What's with him? McCain believes "there is no place for that kind of dialogue in America"? His senility must be kicking in even harder. This country was built on the freedom of speech and free exchange of ideas, even crazy ones like this newest right-wing pastor, Hagee and Wright. This country is not about blind submission; it's about open discourse. What's with him?

]]> By: If not Hillary, then Mccain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130112 If not Hillary, then Mccain Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130112 Karen from Texas May 23rd, 2008 11:28 am ET Hillary supporters, are we on the same team? Are you a democrat or a Hillacrat? Which one? Hillary and Obama are on the same team. To say that you will not vote for him due to your democratic person is not the winner, you are stating that you will not vote for a democrat? What is really going on? .. Karen we want an elected president by the people,and not a king crowned by the media. Karen from Texas May 23rd, 2008 11:28 am ET

Hillary supporters, are we on the same team? Are you a democrat or a Hillacrat? Which one? Hillary and Obama are on the same team. To say that you will not vote for him due to your democratic person is not the winner, you are stating that you will not vote for a democrat? What is really going on?

.. Karen we want an elected president by the people,and not a king crowned by the media.

]]> By: Julie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130110 Julie Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130110 Sorry gramps...too little too late. Maybe you should have vetted these folks a little before you SOUGHT OUT their endorsements. McCains campaign is a mess - is that how he'd run the country if elected? Sorry gramps...too little too late. Maybe you should have vetted these folks a little before you SOUGHT OUT their endorsements. McCains campaign is a mess – is that how he'd run the country if elected?

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130102 John Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130102 Reading through these comments really shows off how stupid and uninformed the American populace is. Maybe we need a dictator to keep the idiots in line. Reading through these comments really shows off how stupid and uninformed the American populace is. Maybe we need a dictator to keep the idiots in line.

]]> By: Natalie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130092 Natalie Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130092 Wow! 2 pastors, not just one! McCain actively sought their endorsement, and is now rejecting them only b/c their statements went public (even though he knew about them prior). To all those who say you won't vote for Obama just b/c of Wright, yet will vote for McCain, you're hypocrits (and possibly racists)! And I don't even want to hear "McCain didn't sit in his church for 20 years"…give me a break! Who's to say what that man preached about in EVERY sermon for 20 years? You saw 30 seconds of 2 different sermons! Not to mention, it was only 1 phrase from each that's drawing heat, "America's chickens are coming home to roost (we deserved what we got on 9-1-1)" and "Hillary has a better chance of being elected than Barack b/c she's white." Several people have admitted that they won't vote for an African-American/Mixed Race candidate, so I would say at least the latter statement was correct. I certainly don't agree with most things Wright said, but I am wise enough to see that the situations are very similar. Democrat '08 Wow! 2 pastors, not just one! McCain actively sought their endorsement, and is now rejecting them only b/c their statements went public (even though he knew about them prior). To all those who say you won't vote for Obama just b/c of Wright, yet will vote for McCain, you're hypocrits (and possibly racists)!

And I don't even want to hear "McCain didn't sit in his church for 20 years"…give me a break! Who's to say what that man preached about in EVERY sermon for 20 years? You saw 30 seconds of 2 different sermons! Not to mention, it was only 1 phrase from each that's drawing heat, "America's chickens are coming home to roost (we deserved what we got on 9-1-1)" and "Hillary has a better chance of being elected than Barack b/c she's white." Several people have admitted that they won't vote for an African-American/Mixed Race candidate, so I would say at least the latter statement was correct. I certainly don't agree with most things Wright said, but I am wise enough to see that the situations are very similar.

Democrat '08

]]> By: Saad from NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130091 Saad from NJ Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130091 This is so sad. We are supposed to be the greatest county in the world and the most tolerant.... at least that's what our forefathers envisioned. For us to blame 'a' religion for individual fanatics who hurt innocents in the name of a religion is not right. Every religion, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and all others teach a way of life that leads to peace. Religion does not teach wisdom. It is the individuals who have to gain that by learning the good from a religion, whichever one he/she belongs to. And for those who lack it, whether it be someone who carries an action that hurts innocents, or be it those who blame a religion for people who carry those actions, will never have achieved the level of wisdom that each religion teaches us to achieve. Very sad. This is so sad. We are supposed to be the greatest county in the world and the most tolerant.... at least that's what our forefathers envisioned. For us to blame 'a' religion for individual fanatics who hurt innocents in the name of a religion is not right. Every religion, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and all others teach a way of life that leads to peace. Religion does not teach wisdom. It is the individuals who have to gain that by learning the good from a religion, whichever one he/she belongs to. And for those who lack it, whether it be someone who carries an action that hurts innocents, or be it those who blame a religion for people who carry those actions, will never have achieved the level of wisdom that each religion teaches us to achieve. Very sad.

]]> By: Josh, Chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130087 Josh, Chicago IL Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130087 ALL THE WAY TO DENVER: What are you talking about? The thing that has carried Obama thus far has been his ability to bring out first time voters and moderate Republicans (like myself). Calling Obama an extreme liberal makes zero sense in regard to the stance he has taken on any issue. I find it incredibly ironic that this is a year where most fiscal conservatives (like myself), whom could monetarily afford four more years of Bush, are willing to open up our check books for what we know will amount to higher taxes (a Dem in the White House). Yet, we still have blue collar individuals whom need help, and need it badly, voting for "experience" and a conservative agenda. Remember that when you get laid off some time in the Summer of 09. Change in 2008! ALL THE WAY TO DENVER: What are you talking about? The thing that has carried Obama thus far has been his ability to bring out first time voters and moderate Republicans (like myself). Calling Obama an extreme liberal makes zero sense in regard to the stance he has taken on any issue.

I find it incredibly ironic that this is a year where most fiscal conservatives (like myself), whom could monetarily afford four more years of Bush, are willing to open up our check books for what we know will amount to higher taxes (a Dem in the White House). Yet, we still have blue collar individuals whom need help, and need it badly, voting for "experience" and a conservative agenda.

Remember that when you get laid off some time in the Summer of 09.

Change in 2008!

]]> By: Natalie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130083 Natalie Fri, 23 May 2008 16:07:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130083 Wow! 2 pastors, not just one! McCain actively sought their endorsement, and is now rejecting them only b/c their statements went public (even though he knew about them prior). To all those who say you won't vote for Obama just b/c of Wright, yet will vote for McCain, you're hypocrits (and possibly racists)! And I don't even want to hear "McCain didn't sit in his church for 20 years"...give me a break! Who's to say what that man preached about in EVERY sermon for 20 years? You saw 30 seconds of 2 different sermons! Not to mention, it was only 1 phrase from each that's drawing heat, "America's chickens are coming home to roost (we deserved what we got on 9-1-1)" and "Hillary has a better chance of being elected than Barack b/c she's white." Several people have admitted that they won't vote for an African-American/Mixed Race candidate, so I would say at least the latter statement was correct. I certainly don't agree with most things Wright said, but I am wise enough to see that the situations are very similar. Democrat '08 Wow! 2 pastors, not just one! McCain actively sought their endorsement, and is now rejecting them only b/c their statements went public (even though he knew about them prior). To all those who say you won't vote for Obama just b/c of Wright, yet will vote for McCain, you're hypocrits (and possibly racists)!

And I don't even want to hear "McCain didn't sit in his church for 20 years"...give me a break! Who's to say what that man preached about in EVERY sermon for 20 years? You saw 30 seconds of 2 different sermons! Not to mention, it was only 1 phrase from each that's drawing heat, "America's chickens are coming home to roost (we deserved what we got on 9-1-1)" and "Hillary has a better chance of being elected than Barack b/c she's white." Several people have admitted that they won't vote for an African-American/Mixed Race candidate, so I would say at least the latter statement was correct. I certainly don't agree with most things Wright said, but I am wise enough to see that the situations are very similar.

Democrat '08

]]> By: Nathan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130079 Nathan Fri, 23 May 2008 16:06:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130079 People keep giving the impression that Obama was sitting in a pew for 20 years, and every Sunday hearing the comments they heard on CNN over and over again. Obama is a man of tremendous intelligence and sincerity. McCain makes it clear that he believes that Obama does not share Rev. Wright's incendiary political views. Do people really believe that Obama thinks like Rev. Wright? Do they really believe that what we heard on YouTube was the content of every sermon, every Sunday? Would Obama find Jesus and stay in those pews if it was just the incendiary stuff? I think its clear that there were other things happening and the the kinds of things we've heard about Wright were rare outbursts. I have a good friend who, once you get to know him, you find is very anti-semitic. It's a very real flaw, but a blemish on an otherwise wonderful person. People are not the sum of their most outrageous beliefs. We see only the bigotry and hate in Rev. Wright because that's the only thing that's newsworthy. That doesn't mean that it's the only thing that was there -- or even the most important thing. It also doesn't mean that Obama was listening to twenty years worth of hate. People keep giving the impression that Obama was sitting in a pew for 20 years, and every Sunday hearing the comments they heard on CNN over and over again.

Obama is a man of tremendous intelligence and sincerity. McCain makes it clear that he believes that Obama does not share Rev. Wright's incendiary political views. Do people really believe that Obama thinks like Rev. Wright? Do they really believe that what we heard on YouTube was the content of every sermon, every Sunday? Would Obama find Jesus and stay in those pews if it was just the incendiary stuff? I think its clear that there were other things happening and the the kinds of things we've heard about Wright were rare outbursts.

I have a good friend who, once you get to know him, you find is very anti-semitic. It's a very real flaw, but a blemish on an otherwise wonderful person.

People are not the sum of their most outrageous beliefs. We see only the bigotry and hate in Rev. Wright because that's the only thing that's newsworthy. That doesn't mean that it's the only thing that was there - or even the most important thing. It also doesn't mean that Obama was listening to twenty years worth of hate.

]]> By: Fitz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130070 Fitz Fri, 23 May 2008 16:06:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130070 Kuilor2k You posts are probably some of the most ridiculous yet on CNN. Are you just a dumb person or species of some unknown plant life somewhere? No offence to all the intelligent plant life we know about. Kuilor2k
You posts are probably some of the most ridiculous yet on CNN. Are you just a dumb person or species of some unknown plant life somewhere?

No offence to all the intelligent plant life we know about.

]]> By: Ohio Voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130068 Ohio Voter Fri, 23 May 2008 16:06:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130068 I/m sorry but the people who say that wright and hagee and parsely are different situations are dillusional. people keep screaming " well obama known him for 20 yrs", and " Hagee and Parsly was not McCain's spiritual advisor", and this and that yadda, yadda, yadda. Oh shut up. MCcain complimented these people, courted their endorsement for political reasons. the media played CLIPS of what Wright had quoted from other PEOPLE, If people were smart and dug deeper into what Wright was saying then they wouldn't post ignorant comments McCain just isn't getting the media frenzy like Obama did just because half of America is ignorant to alot of things. McCain will blow over b/c he's not Obama, nor half white and black, or sincere, nor a threat to some ignorant folks. Obama stand Strong I/m sorry but the people who say that wright and hagee and parsely are different situations are dillusional. people keep screaming " well obama known him for 20 yrs", and " Hagee and Parsly was not McCain's spiritual advisor", and this and that yadda, yadda, yadda. Oh shut up. MCcain complimented these people, courted their endorsement for political reasons. the media played CLIPS of what Wright had quoted from other PEOPLE, If people were smart and dug deeper into what Wright was saying then they wouldn't post ignorant comments McCain just isn't getting the media frenzy like Obama did just because half of America is ignorant to alot of things. McCain will blow over b/c he's not Obama, nor half white and black, or sincere, nor a threat to some ignorant folks.

Obama stand Strong

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130065 MD Fri, 23 May 2008 16:06:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130065 To ALL THE WAY TO DENVER: Picking a president based on type of genitals sends a wrong message to your nieces. Perhaps if you had mentioned ONE positive thing about this Dracula of American Politics, I would have forgiven your sexist approach to politics. p.s.: Hillary Clinton is going NO WHERE. If she doesn't quit after June 3, I doubt if she could even hold to her Senate seat. To ALL THE WAY TO DENVER: Picking a president based on type of genitals sends a wrong message to your nieces.

Perhaps if you had mentioned ONE positive thing about this Dracula of American Politics, I would have forgiven your sexist approach to politics.

p.s.: Hillary Clinton is going NO WHERE. If she doesn't quit after June 3, I doubt if she could even hold to her Senate seat.

]]> By: roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130052 roger Fri, 23 May 2008 16:05:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130052 McBush is only doing this so he can use the Wright pastor mess against Obama and scream that he is rebuking Pastors that say things that are "extremests" beliefs....I don't agree with what Rev. Wright said or how Obama handled it but I will still support Obama because the GOP is full of extremests & hypocrites..... McBush is only doing this so he can use the Wright pastor mess against Obama and scream that he is rebuking Pastors that say things that are "extremests" beliefs....I don't agree with what Rev. Wright said or how Obama handled it but I will still support Obama because the GOP is full of extremests & hypocrites.....

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130044 Jeff Fri, 23 May 2008 16:04:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130044 This just shows that there are a lot of crazy pastor's out there who say things that most people don't agree with. That doesn't mean that they are all around bad people or that everyone who sits in the pews believes them. Should we make John and Barack denounce and reject everyone who goes to one of these churches?!?! Get over it, people have different beliefs and they are not all pretty, but they are entitled to have those beleifs. This is why we need separation of church an d state. This just shows that there are a lot of crazy pastor's out there who say things that most people don't agree with. That doesn't mean that they are all around bad people or that everyone who sits in the pews believes them. Should we make John and Barack denounce and reject everyone who goes to one of these churches?!?!

Get over it, people have different beliefs and they are not all pretty, but they are entitled to have those beleifs. This is why we need separation of church an d state.

]]> By: Elly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130008 Elly Fri, 23 May 2008 16:01:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130008 I thought McSame was going to run a clean campaign first thing he does is get a dirty Jab in about Senator Obama Senator Obama took the the high road and said MCsame is not responsible for what comes out of anothers mouth ..pastor Hagee I have went to the same church for 30 years but I dont live by my pastors ideals I listen to and live by my OWN..Any intelligent person could figure that out.We as human beings live by whats in our own hearts and soul not what someone dictates to us! thats why the republicans are going down Americans are sick of the rovian playbook politics!!! Obama is intelligent and trustworthy He is quite capable of making sound judgements thats whats important!!!! Obama 08 I thought McSame was going to run a clean campaign
first thing he does is get a dirty Jab in about Senator Obama
Senator Obama took the the high road and said MCsame is not responsible for what comes out of anothers mouth ..pastor Hagee
I have went to the same church for 30 years but I dont live by my pastors ideals I listen to and live by my OWN..Any intelligent person could figure that out.We as human beings live by whats in our own hearts and soul not what someone dictates to us!
thats why the republicans are going down
Americans are sick of the rovian playbook politics!!!
Obama is intelligent and trustworthy
He is quite capable of making sound judgements
thats whats important!!!!
Obama 08

]]> By: Typical Hillary Supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130006 Typical Hillary Supporter Fri, 23 May 2008 16:01:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130006 Rev. Wright is one of the greatest orators in history. White folks have tried to demonize him, but it hasn't worked. Preach on brotha! Rev. Wright is one of the greatest orators in history. White folks have tried to demonize him, but it hasn't worked. Preach on brotha!

]]> By: James, Redlands, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1130000 James, Redlands, CA Fri, 23 May 2008 16:01:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1130000 Hypocracy Flip flopper Political expediency McBush is not a straight talker He has lost his bearings He has joined hands with people who slurred him by accusing him of having an illegitimate black love child (a child he adopted from Bangladesh) He is not worthy Hypocracy

Flip flopper

Political expediency

McBush is not a straight talker

He has lost his bearings

He has joined hands with people who slurred him by accusing him of having an illegitimate black love child (a child he adopted from Bangladesh)

He is not worthy

]]> By: Gary Chandler in Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129994 Gary Chandler in Canada Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129994 What did JM say about Hamas favoring BO? "You can read a candidate by who supports him!?" If that is 'straight talk'? then John cannot remove the tar of these preachers. Doesn't he still have a 3rd one to denouce? What did JM say about Hamas favoring BO?
"You can read a candidate by who supports him!?"
If that is 'straight talk'? then John cannot remove the tar of these preachers. Doesn't he still have a 3rd one to denouce?

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129989 Bob Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129989 I am getting kinda of tired having to walk around on egg shells when it comes to HRC supporters. Geeez, lighten up! I am getting kinda of tired having to walk around on egg shells when it comes to HRC supporters. Geeez, lighten up!

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129988 Richard Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129988 would Rev M Huckabee remarks at the NRA in Louisville Ky be the reason way Mccain didn't have Huckabee on his list of VP want to be this week end!!!! well it's what i think!!! well while Mccain is kicking his REVs. out he may as well get REV Huckabeee too!!! would Rev M Huckabee remarks at the NRA in Louisville Ky be the reason way Mccain didn't have Huckabee on his list of VP want to be this week end!!!!
well it's what i think!!!
well while Mccain is kicking his REVs. out he may as well get REV Huckabeee too!!!

]]> By: MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129982 MD Fri, 23 May 2008 15:59:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129982 These two clowns are the smallest skeletons in McCane's closet. These two clowns are the smallest skeletons in McCane's closet.

]]> By: Sara http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129972 Sara Fri, 23 May 2008 15:58:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129972 Some of you people on this blog don't even know what the hell you are talking about. You must be plants for McCain's - 527's or republicans. Your facts are not correct on Obama. - Rev.Wright is gone, Hamas is a joke - that McCain just keeps saying that, and No, Hillary stole all her issues from Obama and Edwards which she is running on. If you had listen to her since the start you would know this! Some of you people on this blog don't even know what the hell you are talking about. You must be plants for McCain's – 527's or republicans.
Your facts are not correct on Obama. – Rev.Wright is gone, Hamas is a joke – that McCain just keeps saying that, and No, Hillary stole all her issues from Obama and Edwards which she is running on. If you had listen to her since the start you would know this!

]]> By: sportsguydave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129968 sportsguydave Fri, 23 May 2008 15:58:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129968 Andy J, NY May 23rd, 2008 10:13 am ET Not even close to Obama and Wright… not even close. I say that because i know you liberal nut-bags are going to go off and cry racism. Open your eyes, and maybe use your brains and some reasoning skills. NOT EVEN CLOSE to the Obama and Rev. Wright situation. ====================================================== Project much? Go back to kindergarten and re-take the day where we learned not to call other people names. And maybe re-do the rest of school too. You apparently weren't paying much attention. Andy J, NY May 23rd, 2008 10:13 am ET

Not even close to Obama and Wright… not even close.

I say that because i know you liberal nut-bags are going to go off and cry racism. Open your eyes, and maybe use your brains and some reasoning skills.

NOT EVEN CLOSE to the Obama and Rev. Wright situation.

======================================================

Project much?

Go back to kindergarten and re-take the day where we learned not to call other people names. And maybe re-do the rest of school too. You apparently weren't paying much attention.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129964 Mike Fri, 23 May 2008 15:58:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129964 Well, Well, Well. This is finally getting some over due press time. Everyone knew about McSame's controversial pastors who endorsed him and the ones he sought out to endorse him. What Rev Wright said was (ridiculous and foolish) but nothing compared to what these lunatics have said. Lets see how long the media will talk about this.... Well, Well, Well.
This is finally getting some over due press time. Everyone knew about McSame's controversial pastors who endorsed him and the ones he sought out to endorse him. What Rev Wright said was (ridiculous and foolish) but nothing compared to what these lunatics have said. Lets see how long the media will talk about this....

]]> By: Tejano http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129962 Tejano Fri, 23 May 2008 15:58:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129962 There is no comparison to this endorsement from a preacher whose church McCain does not attend than to the one with Rev. Wright whose church Obama continues to attend. A comotose McCain would still be a better choice for America than a young energetic American hater named Obama. We will not surrender to the Islamic Jihadist. There is no comparison to this endorsement from a preacher whose church McCain does not attend than to the one with Rev. Wright whose church Obama continues to attend.

A comotose McCain would still be a better choice for America than a
young energetic American hater named Obama.

We will not surrender to the Islamic Jihadist.

]]> By: web_designerswiss http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129961 web_designerswiss Fri, 23 May 2008 15:57:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129961 will someone fix this website so it displays the comments correctly! will someone fix this website so it displays the comments correctly!

]]> By: Ruben Regan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129960 Ruben Regan Fri, 23 May 2008 15:57:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129960 I hope the DNC doesnt force HRC on us. Her crazed self is scary. God Bless AMERICA. I hope the DNC doesnt force HRC on us. Her crazed self is scary.
God Bless AMERICA.

]]> By: douadavid, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129958 douadavid, PA Fri, 23 May 2008 15:57:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129958 Congratulation to my vietnam war hero! Thank you very much for our freedom that your fought for us. Every time I saw your name on the news , I always thinking about my older brother who never a chance to live in a full life. My older brother was a commander of a small Airforce Fighter Jet Squadron of American CIA secret war Army in Laos. I remembered very well that he was shot down twice like you but he was never captured by the enemies. His last mission was ordered by former General Vang Pao and CIA agent in august 1972 to destroy the enemy tanks in Plain of the Jars (the most bombed place on Earth).In this mission , he ordered 3 fighter jets to go along with him. When they got to the destination , he was the first to shoot the missile and dropped the bombs. After dropping the bomb , his jet was hit by enemy surface to air missile and exploded on the the sky. He died instanly and his body was recovered in three days by fighting into the enemy territory. Our family secret most constant fear for his life for the last 4 years came to end and became the darkest day of our life. He left behind a Vietnam war widow mother , a wife with 4 little kids , a younger brother who was sent to study in Hawaii by him , 3 younger brothers and 4 younger sisters. Our future , our dream , our income , our father figure and role model , my belove son , my dearest hunsband , our daddy disappeared all together in one time. Because his sacrifice for the country and the family , we will never let his dream die with him so we live on. Finally , we came to USA in 1975 and became citizen of this country .Thank you very much for your service for this nation in this Memorail day. I am a democrat and vote for Hillary But I will vote for you If she lose the nominee. I never trust racist Obama. Congratulation to my vietnam war hero! Thank you very much for our freedom that your fought for us. Every time I saw your name on the news , I always thinking about my older brother who never a chance to live in a full life. My older brother was a commander of a small Airforce Fighter Jet Squadron of American CIA secret war Army in Laos. I remembered very well that he was shot down twice like you but he was never captured by the enemies. His last mission was ordered by former General Vang Pao and CIA agent in august 1972 to destroy the enemy tanks in Plain of the Jars (the most bombed place on Earth).In this mission , he ordered 3 fighter jets to go along with him. When they got to the destination , he was the first to shoot the missile and dropped the bombs. After dropping the bomb , his jet was hit by enemy surface to air missile and exploded on the the sky.
He died instanly and his body was recovered in three days by fighting into the enemy territory. Our family secret most constant fear for his life for the last 4 years came to end and became the darkest day of our life. He left behind a Vietnam war widow mother , a wife with 4 little kids , a younger brother who was sent to study in Hawaii by him , 3 younger brothers and 4 younger sisters. Our future , our dream , our income , our father figure and role model , my belove son , my dearest hunsband , our daddy disappeared all together in one time. Because his sacrifice for the country and the family , we will never let his dream
die with him so we live on. Finally , we came to USA in 1975 and became citizen of this country .Thank you very much for your service for this nation in this Memorail day. I am a democrat and vote for Hillary But I will vote for you If she lose the nominee. I never trust racist Obama.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129956 Anonymous Fri, 23 May 2008 15:57:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129956 I think all of this is just a distraction from the issues that we are facing. McCain is burning bridges that he will not be able to rebuild. He lost my vote months ago. Obama NEVER had my vote and NEVER will. Then there is Clinton. I will more than likely vote for her, although I think we are in serious trouble regardless of who gets in office. I think all of this is just a distraction from the issues that we are facing. McCain is burning bridges that he will not be able to rebuild. He lost my vote months ago. Obama NEVER had my vote and NEVER will. Then there is Clinton. I will more than likely vote for her, although I think we are in serious trouble regardless of who gets in office.

]]> By: Sharon Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129955 Sharon Minnesota Fri, 23 May 2008 15:56:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129955 My experiences tell me that these preachers sermons are ultimately designed to scare people into getting "saved". Sometimes it works, sometimes it puts people off. Armageddon has always been a subject of interest to many Christians/Muslims. The interpretations are varied and many among the faithful. It's alright to warn the lost but ultimately, the Love Of Christ Jesus brings people to repentance and salvation. So what has politics have to do with this? Nothing, unless you're an American running for the office of president. It's time to get on with the show and elect a new president on the issues that are facing the entire world and our country. Peace be unto you, and Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. My experiences tell me that these preachers sermons are ultimately designed to scare people into getting "saved". Sometimes it works, sometimes it puts people off.

Armageddon has always been a subject of interest to many Christians/Muslims. The interpretations are varied and many among the faithful. It's alright to warn the lost but ultimately, the Love Of Christ Jesus brings people to repentance and salvation.

So what has politics have to do with this? Nothing, unless you're an American running for the office of president. It's time to get on with the show and elect a new president on the issues that are facing the entire world and our country.

Peace be unto you, and Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

]]> By: Jeff in Hampshire, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129954 Jeff in Hampshire, IL Fri, 23 May 2008 15:56:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129954 Some of you are saying that Hagee and Parsley are not in league with Rev. Wright? It is no different... I guess it depends on who you think it is ok to hate. McCain sought the endorsement of these two hateful beings because he thought it would make him apealing to the religious right. Unfortunately, someone had to tell him what they stand for and that he should separate himself from them to save voters from other demographics. Bonehead move for a guy who wants to be president of the USA. It's all a game. THERE ARE GREAT REASONS FOR THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. Some of you are saying that Hagee and Parsley are not in league with Rev. Wright? It is no different... I guess it depends on who you think it is ok to hate. McCain sought the endorsement of these two hateful beings because he thought it would make him apealing to the religious right. Unfortunately, someone had to tell him what they stand for and that he should separate himself from them to save voters from other demographics. Bonehead move for a guy who wants to be president of the USA. It's all a game.

THERE ARE GREAT REASONS FOR THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.

]]> By: Matthew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129951 Matthew Fri, 23 May 2008 15:56:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129951 Good idea McCain why not take endorsement from someone who's the ideals and views you don't known! This Guys is desperate, good thing he is going to lose anyway! OBAMA 08 Good idea McCain why not take endorsement from someone who's the ideals and views you don't known! This Guys is desperate, good thing he is going to lose anyway!

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129949 Darth Vadik, CA Fri, 23 May 2008 15:55:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129949 McCain didn't even bother to show up to vote on the Webb/Hagel GI bill, and he supports the troops? As a former Devil Dog I say this with all humility, GO TO HELL McCAIN by the way both Hillary and Barrack voted FOR the GI bill. McCain didn't even bother to show up to vote on the Webb/Hagel GI bill, and he supports the troops?

As a former Devil Dog I say this with all humility,

GO TO HELL McCAIN

by the way both Hillary and Barrack voted FOR the GI bill.

]]> By: Elly http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129948 Elly Fri, 23 May 2008 15:55:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129948 I thought McSame was going to run a clean campaign first thing he does is get a dirty Jab in about Senator Obama Senator Obama took the the high road and said MCsame is not responsible for what comes out of anothers mouth ..pastor Hagee I have went to the same church for 30 years but I dont live by my pastors ideals I listen to and live by my OWN..Any intelligent person could figure that out thats why the republicans are going down Americans are sick of the rovian playbook politics!!! Obama is intelligent and trustworthy He is quite capable of making sound judgements thats whats important!!!! Obama 08 I thought McSame was going to run a clean campaign
first thing he does is get a dirty Jab in about Senator Obama
Senator Obama took the the high road and said MCsame is not responsible for what comes out of anothers mouth ..pastor Hagee
I have went to the same church for 30 years but I dont live by my pastors ideals I listen to and live by my OWN..Any intelligent person could figure that out
thats why the republicans are going down
Americans are sick of the rovian playbook politics!!!
Obama is intelligent and trustworthy
He is quite capable of making sound judgements
thats whats important!!!!
Obama 08

]]> By: aaron from minneapolis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129947 aaron from minneapolis Fri, 23 May 2008 15:54:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129947 He went after these endorsement. He went after these endorsements! And now that this came out he's rejecting them??? That's a bunch BS. He went after these endorsement. He went after these endorsements! And now that this came out he's rejecting them??? That's a bunch BS.

]]> By: Blake, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129946 Blake, NV Fri, 23 May 2008 15:54:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129946 McCain may be in good health, but the country is on life support. We need someone who will give the country a good bill of health. That person is Barack Obama. Obama 08 McCain may be in good health, but the country is on life support. We need someone who will give the country a good bill of health. That person is Barack Obama.

Obama 08

]]> By: jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129945 jeff Fri, 23 May 2008 15:54:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129945 what's the difference between 1 year or 10 years or 20 years, If Obama has been blamed by the racist american and the media so much, why not John McCain, his pastor is also a racist and doesno't share the american values, McCain is a typical politician, foreign policy, he even doesn't know the difference between Iran and Iraq and Afganistan, and I think he's too old to be President, He's older than my dad. even at his 70s people can be so power hungry and warmongering. Shame on you McCain for invading Iraq and supporting failed Bush policy. what's the difference between 1 year or 10 years or 20 years, If Obama has been blamed by the racist american and the media so much, why not John McCain, his pastor is also a racist and doesno't share the american values, McCain is a typical politician, foreign policy, he even doesn't know the difference between Iran and Iraq and Afganistan, and I think he's too old to be President, He's older than my dad. even at his 70s people can be so power hungry and warmongering. Shame on you McCain for invading Iraq and supporting failed Bush policy.

]]> By: Larry of Boston http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129944 Larry of Boston Fri, 23 May 2008 15:53:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129944 Kudos to Senator McCain He is NOT going to bow to the radical right conservatives. This give me great hope that as President he will be truthful and fair. If my candidate Hillary Clinton is not in the race I will vote for Senator McCain as he can be trusted, and he has the experience to lead us in these troubled times. We do not need a youngster with absolutely no national or international experience. Kudos to Senator McCain He is NOT going to bow to the radical right conservatives. This give me great hope that as President he will be truthful and fair. If my candidate Hillary Clinton is not in the race I will vote for Senator McCain as he can be trusted, and he has the experience to lead us in these troubled times. We do not need a youngster with absolutely no national or international experience.

]]> By: Jimmy Gillman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129943 Jimmy Gillman Fri, 23 May 2008 15:53:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129943 Wow, its funny how cnn reports only negative McCain stories. Ralph, you dont have to seek an endorsement when you sat in front of that racist biggot for twenty years(so-called Rev, Wright). Wow, its funny how cnn reports only negative McCain stories. Ralph, you dont have to seek an endorsement when you sat in front of that racist biggot for twenty years(so-called Rev, Wright).

]]> By: Bush was never elected http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129942 Bush was never elected Fri, 23 May 2008 15:53:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129942 "ALL THE WAY TO DENVER May 23rd, 2008 10:59 am ET For all you race baiters who claim that Hillary supporters are racists. 1. Fact one: If I were racist, I wouldn't have registered as a Democrat. 2. Fact two: I voted against the white half of Obama. Thanks, Hillary 08 or McCain if necessary!" What could you possibly see in McCain? He's a wishy washy flip flopper, and he has no idea how to fix this broken economy so he would rather continue down GWB's crooked path. and could you clarify as to why WE are the race baiters? I think you're a very confused individual. "ALL THE WAY TO DENVER May 23rd, 2008 10:59 am ET

For all you race baiters who claim that Hillary supporters are racists.

1. Fact one: If I were racist, I wouldn't have registered as a Democrat.
2. Fact two: I voted against the white half of Obama.

Thanks,

Hillary 08 or McCain if necessary!"

What could you possibly see in McCain? He's a wishy washy flip flopper, and he has no idea how to fix this broken economy so he would rather continue down GWB's crooked path.

and could you clarify as to why WE are the race baiters? I think you're a very confused individual.

]]> By: Carlie from New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129941 Carlie from New York Fri, 23 May 2008 15:53:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129941 Well, let's see. First Obama says he cannot disown the Rev. Wright anymore than he can disown his white grandmother; then when he sees which way the political winds are blowing he decides to disown him. Obama is a slick politician who is going to disappoint a lot of people down the road. Forget what he says, look at what he does: 1. Puts the American flag lapel pin on after he's criticized, 2. Puts on a blue shirt with no tie when he speaks to blue collar workers, 3. Tells Jews in Florida that he won't negotiate with terrorists but can't wait to sit down with Ahmadinejab. 4. Ignores the fact that over 400 people have been gunned down in Chicago this year which is his own backyard. Never speaks out about this and would never think of testing his negotiating skills on Chicago's gang leaders. And most of these 400 people are black---so what exactly is it that he's doing for them or anybody. This is a guy with a slick vocabulary who does nothing. He voted "present" over 100 times; not exactly a man of conviction. The only answer to this fraud is to get Hillary to run as an Independent. Hillary08' Nobama. Well, let's see. First Obama says he cannot disown the Rev. Wright anymore than he can disown his white grandmother; then when he sees which way the political winds are blowing he decides to disown him.

Obama is a slick politician who is going to disappoint a lot of people down the road. Forget what he says, look at what he does:

1. Puts the American flag lapel pin on after he's criticized,

2. Puts on a blue shirt with no tie when he speaks to blue collar workers,

3. Tells Jews in Florida that he won't negotiate with terrorists but can't wait to sit down with Ahmadinejab.

4. Ignores the fact that over 400 people have been gunned down in Chicago this year which is his own backyard. Never speaks out about this and would never think of testing his negotiating skills on Chicago's gang leaders. And most of these 400 people are black-so what exactly is it that he's doing for them or anybody.

This is a guy with a slick vocabulary who does nothing. He voted "present" over 100 times; not exactly a man of conviction.

The only answer to this fraud is to get Hillary to run as an Independent.

Hillary08' Nobama.

]]> By: Mike in Scranton, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129940 Mike in Scranton, PA Fri, 23 May 2008 15:53:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129940 Actually, in my view, this story misses the mark entirely. McCain's situation involves "a" pastor. This is readily distinguishable from Obama's very real problem: Obama's situation involves HIS pastor of 20 years. And Obama's lack of credibility in the way that he chose to handle this further exacerbates his problem. Period. Hillary '08 McCain '08 Actually, in my view, this story misses the mark entirely.

McCain's situation involves "a" pastor. This is readily distinguishable from Obama's very real problem: Obama's situation involves HIS pastor of 20 years. And Obama's lack of credibility in the way that he chose to handle this further exacerbates his problem. Period.

Hillary '08
McCain '08

]]> By: Charles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129939 Charles Fri, 23 May 2008 15:52:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129939 This was a very clever move on McCain's part. First of all, the media wasn't blasting him on this issue as they did Obama and by doing this he effectively took the attention away from the problems within his campaign crew as well as re-inviting the preacher thing to the light. Now we'll have more talk on Rev. Wright and an opening for the republican machine to attack Obama on that subject. Devilish, underhanded, but clever none the less. Look folks, this is getting out of hand. Yes Rev. Wright was Obama's preacher for 20 years. Does that mean he has to think the same way Wright thinks? If that's the case, every person that follows him must think the same way. Are you prepared to say that? I don't call what's happening with racist. I just call it ignorance. Pure ignorance which is the worst thing we can have right now in this country. This was a very clever move on McCain's part. First of all, the media wasn't blasting him on this issue as they did Obama and by doing this he effectively took the attention away from the problems within his campaign crew as well as re-inviting the preacher thing to the light. Now we'll have more talk on Rev. Wright and an opening for the republican machine to attack Obama on that subject. Devilish, underhanded, but clever none the less.

Look folks, this is getting out of hand. Yes Rev. Wright was Obama's preacher for 20 years. Does that mean he has to think the same way Wright thinks? If that's the case, every person that follows him must think the same way. Are you prepared to say that? I don't call what's happening with racist. I just call it ignorance. Pure ignorance which is the worst thing we can have right now in this country.

]]> By: Josh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129937 Josh Fri, 23 May 2008 15:51:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129937 well, my posts never make it but here's hoping... The fact is this story has been around for a while. I was talking about this four months ago and you tools are just now hearing about it and quickly dismissing it as irrelevant. This is huge. Some of you keep crying and making excuses that this doesn't compare to the rev. wright situation. I laugh at the thought of your existence if you don't see the similarities. Are you telling me that hate speech against whites ranks higher on your insult list than, say, hate speech against homosexuals, catholics? If you answered yes to that question then you don't even deserve to engage in this dialogue because you are already too blinded by bias. well, my posts never make it but here's hoping...

The fact is this story has been around for a while. I was talking about this four months ago and you tools are just now hearing about it and quickly dismissing it as irrelevant.

This is huge. Some of you keep crying and making excuses that this doesn't compare to the rev. wright situation. I laugh at the thought of your existence if you don't see the similarities. Are you telling me that hate speech against whites ranks higher on your insult list than, say, hate speech against homosexuals, catholics? If you answered yes to that question then you don't even deserve to engage in this dialogue because you are already too blinded by bias.

]]> By: Willie Hale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129936 Willie Hale Fri, 23 May 2008 15:51:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129936 I find it hilarious given all this preacher talk the amount of people in West Virginia and Kentuck (and to some extent all across the country) who insist they wouldn't vote for Obama because he is a Muslim. That is ignorance in its saddest form. McCain isn't as bad as he is coming off nowadays, but he's got bad people telling him that he needs to be something other than he actually is and has been. That flip flopping will be his downfall. I find it hilarious given all this preacher talk the amount of people in West Virginia and Kentuck (and to some extent all across the country) who insist they wouldn't vote for Obama because he is a Muslim. That is ignorance in its saddest form. McCain isn't as bad as he is coming off nowadays, but he's got bad people telling him that he needs to be something other than he actually is and has been. That flip flopping will be his downfall.

]]> By: TexRN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129934 TexRN Fri, 23 May 2008 15:50:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129934 You know this is rediculious. McCain may not have been a member of Pastor Hagee or Parsley's church for 20 years, but he did seek out their support. The stand that Pastor Hagee and Parsley espouse is not anything new or revelational as "new" or "recently". McCain has the resources to have veted these individuals and made a decision that their stance would be controversal. This shows that he seeks people only for political reasons and when called upon by reports to answer the question or "How can you be the president for everyone"? and seek the support of pastors who have said these things about Jews, Catholics, people from New Orleans, etc. then you turn tail and run. If I were an evangelical Republican, he would have just showed that he is luke warm. You sought these men out, they did not seek him out. Sometimes you get what you ask for. What does this say about his decision making principles or being nieve. And.... CNN IS WRONG IF THIS DOES NOT GIVE THIS THE AIR TIME THAT WAS ALLOTED FOR WRIGHT. Please!!! do not show the under surface racism by showing that this should be swept under the rug. OBAMA 08. You know this is rediculious. McCain may not have been a member of Pastor Hagee or Parsley's church for 20 years, but he did seek out their support. The stand that Pastor Hagee and Parsley espouse is not anything new or revelational as "new" or "recently". McCain has the resources to have veted these individuals and made a decision that their stance would be controversal. This shows that he seeks people only for political reasons and when called upon by reports to answer the question or "How can you be the president for everyone"? and seek the support of pastors who have said these things about Jews, Catholics, people from New Orleans, etc. then you turn tail and run. If I were an evangelical Republican, he would have just showed that he is luke warm. You sought these men out, they did not seek him out. Sometimes you get what you ask for. What does this say about his decision making principles or being nieve.
And.... CNN IS WRONG IF THIS DOES NOT GIVE THIS THE AIR TIME THAT WAS ALLOTED FOR WRIGHT.
Please!!! do not show the under surface racism by showing that this should be swept under the rug.

OBAMA 08.

]]> By: former hillary supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129933 former hillary supporter Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129933 Hillary supporters posting on cnn are absolute trolls. They truly are. They spew nothing but hate - hate hate hate hate hate - about anything and everything obama does or says. They hate the man for no good reason, only to hate. So I say to these trolls, please vote for mccain. You deserve nothing less than for history to judge you for the hateful imbeciles that you are. Your choice for anything NOT obama only further confirms my position that obama is absolutely the right choice. And I have no doubt this hate stems from race. I would never, never chose to support someone, anyone, that would attract such a crowd of spiteful, incessant hate mongers and closet racists. Such a pathetic crowd of subhuman, detestable people you show yourselves to be. Someday we will have a woman president, but Hillary absolutely does NOT deserve it judging by the crowd who is vying for her. Hillary supporters posting on cnn are absolute trolls. They truly are.
They spew nothing but hate – hate hate hate hate hate – about anything and everything obama does or says.

They hate the man for no good reason, only to hate. So I say to these trolls, please vote for mccain. You deserve nothing less than for history to judge you for the hateful imbeciles that you are. Your choice for anything NOT obama only further confirms my position that obama is absolutely the right choice.

And I have no doubt this hate stems from race. I would never, never chose to support someone, anyone, that would attract such a crowd of spiteful, incessant hate mongers and closet racists.

Such a pathetic crowd of subhuman, detestable people you show yourselves to be. Someday we will have a woman president, but Hillary absolutely does NOT deserve it judging by the crowd who is vying for her.

]]> By: lol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129932 lol Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129932 mccains pastor problems don't even compare to obama's. obama chose to stay at that hate church for over 2 decades, and donated over $20.000.00 . obama has a problem with jews, and catholics. the ideology of his church is scary. jewish people have every right to doubt his loyalty to israel, considering he has made palestine sympathetic comments in the past. mccains pastor problems don't even compare to obama's. obama chose to stay at that hate church for over 2 decades, and donated over $20.000.00 . obama has a problem with jews, and catholics. the ideology of his church is scary. jewish people have every right to doubt his loyalty to israel, considering he has made palestine sympathetic comments in the past.

]]> By: Stick To The Issues http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/23/mccain-rejects-endorsement-of-a-second-controversial-pastor/#comment-1129931 Stick To The Issues Fri, 23 May 2008 15:49:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7310#comment-1129931 Several times I have challenged everyone on this website to point out one racist statement either Obama or Rev Wright has said. JUST ONE!!!! I have yet to get a response. That's the new thing in America. Some ignorant whites are constantly complaining about racism everytime someone black says something they don't agree with. The irony is, they're only taking offense because the person who's saying it is black. Talk about hypocrisy. I guess black people still aren't allowed to have an opinon that differs from the status quo. Several times I have challenged everyone on this website to point out one racist statement either Obama or Rev Wright has said. JUST ONE!!!!

I have yet to get a response.

That's the new thing in America. Some ignorant whites are constantly complaining about racism everytime someone black says something they don't agree with. The irony is, they're only taking offense because the person who's saying it is black.

Talk about hypocrisy. I guess black people still aren't allowed to have an opinon that differs from the status quo.

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