Comments on: Obama on Congress: 'I'll whup 'em' http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/ All politics, all the time Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:13:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: J Moses http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222973 J Moses Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:23:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222973 Obama is a natural statesman. By getting the people of this country up off their complacent bottoms and involved in their government we'll be building a stronger nation for generations to come. I'm so proud of Obama and his campaign staff. And this old white gal would like to point out that Obama did NOT win Vermont by getting a huge turnout of black voters. He won by because he was the best candidate for the job. Obama is a natural statesman. By getting the people of this country up off their complacent bottoms and involved in their government we'll be building a stronger nation for generations to come. I'm so proud of Obama and his campaign staff. And this old white gal would like to point out that Obama did NOT win Vermont by getting a huge turnout of black voters. He won by because he was the best candidate for the job.

]]> By: NO Clintons http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222970 NO Clintons Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:23:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222970 We LOVE YOU BARACK AND YOUR FAMILY . We hope you take some time off to rest and enjoy your family you need rest. Then GET ALL FIRED UP start your engine and we will have a movement the likes they have never seen or dreamed of just mark my word they ain't seen nothing yet as to what they will see straight to the White House . We are behind you all the way . Its great to see Caroline K. she would make a great V.P. Obama 08/12 We LOVE YOU BARACK AND YOUR FAMILY .
We hope you take some time off to rest and enjoy your family you need rest.
Then GET ALL FIRED UP start your engine and we will have a movement the likes they have never seen or dreamed of just mark my word they ain't seen nothing yet as to what they will see straight to the White House .
We are behind you all the way .
Its great to see Caroline K. she would make a great V.P.

Obama 08/12

]]> By: 1926 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222969 1926 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:23:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222969 The poor ignorant people who sacrificed to send money to Obama should be pitied. Its a shame, and they will lose it. We will never let an ignorant racist like Michelle into the white house. I like my presidents and their wives patriotic and loving America. You are trash, Michelle. Go back to Chicago, with you silly fist bumping. At least, try to act dignigied. The Republicans will make you cry. The poor ignorant people who sacrificed to send money to Obama should be pitied. Its a shame, and they will lose it. We will never let an ignorant racist like Michelle into the white house. I like my presidents and their wives patriotic and loving America. You are trash, Michelle. Go back to Chicago, with you silly fist bumping. At least, try to act dignigied. The Republicans will make you cry.

]]> By: Phil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222968 Phil Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:22:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222968 Obama appears to have low integrity. To say that he resigned from his church for the benefit of the churchgoers (and for the objective of maintaining their privacy) is ridiculous. He did it because he had no choice, too much racist rhetoric was coming from that Church. The problem is that he's not truthful as to his motives. Obviously his judgement isn't so great. As Wright himself pointed out, Obama is a politician and will do whatever he has to do to get elected. In other words, he'll lie. McCain has his own problems but is a better choice. Thus McCain's contributions are going up dramatically. You won't see Obama agree to town hall meetings. He's not good on his feet - it's because he doesn't have a command of the issues. Obama appears to have low integrity. To say that he resigned from his church for the benefit of the churchgoers (and for the objective of maintaining their privacy) is ridiculous. He did it because he had no choice, too much racist rhetoric was coming from that Church. The problem is that he's not truthful as to his motives. Obviously his judgement isn't so great. As Wright himself pointed out, Obama is a politician and will do whatever he has to do to get elected. In other words, he'll lie.

McCain has his own problems but is a better choice. Thus McCain's contributions are going up dramatically.

You won't see Obama agree to town hall meetings. He's not good on his feet – it's because he doesn't have a command of the issues.

]]> By: Alex in MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222963 Alex in MA Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:22:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222963 I love Willis from Texas! I love Willis from Texas!

]]> By: Chi4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222962 Chi4Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:22:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222962 Math Lesson: ******************************************************* 1) BUSH = MCCAIN. 2) MCCAIN = BUSH 3) MCCAIN OR BUSH = slumping economy, never ending war Hypothesis: - IF you have MCCAIN OR BUSH in office, THEN you have a recipe for disaster. ******************************************************** Math Lesson:
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1) BUSH = MCCAIN.
2) MCCAIN = BUSH
3) MCCAIN OR BUSH = slumping economy, never ending war

Hypothesis: – IF you have MCCAIN OR BUSH in office, THEN you have a recipe for disaster.
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]]> By: Balance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222961 Balance Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:22:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222961 willie whyte June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET i think barack obama is going to have to withstand about 15% of hillary supporters voting for john mccain by the time november comes around. that is my opinion whether or not hillary is on the ticket. it is such a waste of democratic votes simply because of the "hate" feelings. however i believe barack can still win the presidency given that scenario. i truly believe my grandkids deserve the future that barack is trying to give them, rather than the future john mccain is looking to create. i'm a republican who will change sides for what i believe america deserves. LifeLongDemocrat June 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET I'm a Hillary supporter and I am angry. he should have never entered the race as she was the first viable woman for the job. He could have run later and gotten more experience! So don't blame the Republicans…we are angry! ---- Hmm maybe the Reps crossing over will counteract those 15% sore losers. First viable woman looses to first viable black man, wow that is history in the making. willie whyte June 5th, 2008 4:58 pm ET
i think barack obama is going to have to withstand about 15% of hillary supporters voting for john mccain by the time november comes around. that is my opinion whether or not hillary is on the ticket. it is such a waste of democratic votes simply because of the "hate" feelings.
however i believe barack can still win the presidency given that scenario.
i truly believe my grandkids deserve the future that barack is trying to give them, rather than the future john mccain is looking to create.
i'm a republican who will change sides for what i believe america deserves.

LifeLongDemocrat June 5th, 2008 4:59 pm ET
I'm a Hillary supporter and I am angry. he should have never entered the race as she was the first viable woman for the job. He could have run later and gotten more experience! So don't blame the Republicans…we are angry!

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Hmm maybe the Reps crossing over will counteract those 15% sore losers. First viable woman looses to first viable black man, wow that is history in the making.

]]> By: kelly WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222960 kelly WI Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:22:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222960 He hasn't the nomination until the vote at the convention. Wait for the August Surprise. The dems would rather lose with obama than win with Clinton. He hasn't the nomination until the vote at the convention.
Wait for the August Surprise.
The dems would rather lose with obama than win with Clinton.

]]> By: Cindy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222957 Cindy Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:21:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222957 I'm sure this is yet another post CNN will ignore, but here goes anyway. Being a Democrat who chooses not to vote for Obama isn't being traitorous to the party. See, I am an American first and a Democrat second, and I don't think America can take four years of Obama. And with people comparing him to Moses and Jesus (I wish someone could tell me I imagined that but no, it's up there, I just checked again) it could be eight years. I love my country more than my party. Refusing to vote for Obama has nothing to do with the fact that I thought Hillary was the best candidate for the job, and everything to do with the fact that Obama falls far short on experience and judgment. God Bless America. We're going to need it. I'm sure this is yet another post CNN will ignore, but here goes anyway.

Being a Democrat who chooses not to vote for Obama isn't being traitorous to the party. See, I am an American first and a Democrat second, and I don't think America can take four years of Obama. And with people comparing him to Moses and Jesus (I wish someone could tell me I imagined that but no, it's up there, I just checked again) it could be eight years. I love my country more than my party. Refusing to vote for Obama has nothing to do with the fact that I thought Hillary was the best candidate for the job, and everything to do with the fact that Obama falls far short on experience and judgment.

God Bless America. We're going to need it.

]]> By: MBFLA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222956 MBFLA Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:21:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222956 All of Congress needs to change especially the Democrats for whom we had such high expectations of the last election who have done so little (Pelosi, Reid, Conyers)! All of Congress needs to change especially the Democrats for whom we had such high expectations of the last election who have done so little (Pelosi, Reid, Conyers)!

]]> By: Allen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222955 Allen Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:21:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222955 To the people saying this was not presidential behavior, I must disagree. A president need to be human and not just a puppet in a suit. Obama is the most presidential candidate I have ever seen. And, to the so-called Clinton supporters. You should not and can not call yourself a Clinton supporter and then vote for McCain. You would be voting against everything she believes in, including Barack Obama. A true Clinton supporter will vote for the candidate she supports -- Barack Obama. I have a feeling most of the loud "I'll vote for McCain" whiners are Republicans anyway. There has been an active movement on the Republican side to make this look like more of a bitter brawl than it is. In the real world, all of the Clinton supporters I know are now backing Obama. They may not be thrilled that their choice lost, but they know McCain is in a completely different world than what their candidate stands for. To the people saying this was not presidential behavior, I must disagree. A president need to be human and not just a puppet in a suit. Obama is the most presidential candidate I have ever seen.

And, to the so-called Clinton supporters. You should not and can not call yourself a Clinton supporter and then vote for McCain. You would be voting against everything she believes in, including Barack Obama.

A true Clinton supporter will vote for the candidate she supports - Barack Obama.

I have a feeling most of the loud "I'll vote for McCain" whiners are Republicans anyway. There has been an active movement on the Republican side to make this look like more of a bitter brawl than it is.

In the real world, all of the Clinton supporters I know are now backing Obama. They may not be thrilled that their choice lost, but they know McCain is in a completely different world than what their candidate stands for.

]]> By: Quincy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222954 Quincy Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:21:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222954 For those of you that have no knowledge about Middle Eastern or African Culture, you may remember the ten commandments. The stick, or staff or Rod is a symbol of tribal leadership or within a family group, it symbolizes the leader of the family. It also symbolizes power. It was a powerful gift that he received. How many Presidential candidates every received such a gift from their constituency. History is neing made right before our eyes. By the way, Moses not only led the Jews from bondage in Egypt using the rod to free them and sustain them in the wilderness, prior to God giving him this immense task, Moses also was King of Ethiopia prior to his instructions at the burning bush. The rod , the stick, the staff is a powerful symbol. Let's see if Sen. McCain receives one. For those of you that have no knowledge about Middle Eastern or African Culture, you may remember the ten commandments. The stick, or staff or Rod is a symbol of tribal leadership or within a family group, it symbolizes the leader of the family. It also symbolizes power.

It was a powerful gift that he received. How many Presidential candidates every received such a gift from their constituency. History is neing made right before our eyes.

By the way, Moses not only led the Jews from bondage in Egypt using the rod to free them and sustain them in the wilderness, prior to God giving him this immense task, Moses also was King of Ethiopia prior to his instructions at the burning bush.

The rod , the stick, the staff is a powerful symbol. Let's see if Sen. McCain receives one.

]]> By: Chi4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222951 Chi4Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:20:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222951 Math Lesson: 1) BUSH = MCCAIN. 2) MCCAIN = BUSH 3) MCCAIN OR BUSH = No slumping economy, Never ending war Hypothesis: - IF you have MCCAIN OR BUSH in office, THEN you have a recipe for disaster. Math Lesson:

1) BUSH = MCCAIN.
2) MCCAIN = BUSH
3) MCCAIN OR BUSH = No slumping economy, Never ending war

Hypothesis: – IF you have MCCAIN OR BUSH in office, THEN you have a recipe for disaster.

]]> By: Peter E http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222950 Peter E Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:20:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222950 "Ooo, I support Obama. And my opinion matters more because I've been a life-long . They are all against Obama, but I'm for him. And I'm demonstrating Obama's message of 'hope and change' by continuing my personal attacks against Hillary, who is the cause of all problems in the world, including my cat's cold." "Ooo, I support Obama. And my opinion matters more because I've been a life-long . They are all against Obama, but I'm for him. And I'm demonstrating Obama's message of 'hope and change' by continuing my personal attacks against Hillary, who is the cause of all problems in the world, including my cat's cold."

]]> By: Ryan Phan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222948 Ryan Phan Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222948 If it were anyone else saying "I'll whup'em" back, Obama is going to cry racism *laugh* .. I can hear McCain and Hillary apologizing *ROFLMAO* I guess condescension and arrogance is showing now .. I'll see how change will come with Obama, whupping with a stick. Talk about cotton plantation mentality and privileges :-) Hillary did not lose *solely* because of the media, but also because of: (1) her own inability to communicate effectively for voters to relate, and to react rather than act , and (2) superdelegates failing in their deliberation and rushed judgment and the DNC's obsession with orchestrated unity. The proper venue for a difference in 100+ pledged delegates is for the DNC to debate and deliberate in Denver, not to place pressure on anyone to drop out If it were anyone else saying "I'll whup'em" back, Obama is going to cry racism *laugh* .. I can hear McCain and Hillary apologizing *ROFLMAO* I guess condescension and arrogance is showing now .. I'll see how change will come with Obama, whupping with a stick. Talk about cotton plantation mentality and privileges :-)

Hillary did not lose *solely* because of the media, but also because of: (1) her own inability to communicate effectively for voters to relate, and to react rather than act , and (2) superdelegates failing in their deliberation and rushed judgment and the DNC's obsession with orchestrated unity.

The proper venue for a difference in 100+ pledged delegates is for the DNC to debate and deliberate in Denver, not to place pressure on anyone to drop out

]]> By: DELTADARLYN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222947 DELTADARLYN Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222947 This country is a Mess and its not going to get better no matter who is in office. The USA has paid too much attention to every other country and their problems for years and neglected our own. We are over run with immigrants and famine and soaring prices, our own people are on the street starving and homeless while we ship millions overseas to countries who won't even let people eat it. Let other countries drill our Oil so we can pay 10 times the amount to get it back! and Soon we will need a White History month ( and thats not just being racist) its not the fact that Obama is black, he is not American..read the name people! Things can and will ONLY get worse from here! The government has written out God and without Christian leadership we are doomed. Obama lacks several good leader qualities. Can we survive another 8 years under REP party..NO can we afford the current DEM party..NO...its a lose ...lose..situation. People have NO idea what they have done! This country is a Mess and its not going to get better no matter who is in office. The USA has paid too much attention to every other country and their problems for years and neglected our own. We are over run with immigrants and famine and soaring prices, our own people are on the street starving and homeless while we ship millions overseas to countries who won't even let people eat it. Let other countries drill our Oil so we can pay 10 times the amount to get it back! and Soon we will need a White History month ( and thats not just being racist) its not the fact that Obama is black, he is not American..read the name people! Things can and will ONLY get worse from here! The government has written out God and without Christian leadership we are doomed. Obama lacks several good leader qualities. Can we survive another 8 years under REP party..NO can we afford the current DEM party..NO...its a lose ...lose..situation. People have NO idea what they have done!

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222946 Matt Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222946 It's really sad that there are so any people out there who have no idea what they are talking about. Then they get on these chats and spew their hatred toward anything good and hopeful. Vote for whom you want and keep your negative nonsence to yourselves. Obviously your parents didn't raise you right. As for me I'm a white, educated, christian who wants what's best for OUR country and that's Obama! It's really sad that there are so any people out there who have no idea what they are talking about.
Then they get on these chats and spew their hatred toward anything good and hopeful.
Vote for whom you want and keep your negative nonsence to yourselves. Obviously your parents didn't raise you right.

As for me I'm a white, educated, christian who wants what's best for OUR country and that's Obama!

]]> By: Dusacre http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222943 Dusacre Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222943 Billy Fla and other racists out there, If it wasn't for black voters amount many other voters, there will be no President Clinton, hence not Hillary Clinton as first lady or senator or as we know her today. Give me a break! A 95 years old black man in America that has lived through segregation, who has witnessed slavery, and whose parents were slaves should not rejoice with many other good hearted Americans to see history in the making? What do you have against that? Today blacks are racist because they voted for Obama who is 1/2 black and 1/2 white? Nobody complained when blacks voted for Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and all the white presidents since blacks were allowed to vote. Who is racist here in reality? I am not black but I am overjoyed to see Obama get where he is today. I will do anything in my power to help him get elected. I would have done the same with Hillary. Billy Fla and other racists out there,

If it wasn't for black voters amount many other voters, there will be no President Clinton, hence not Hillary Clinton as first lady or senator or as we know her today.

Give me a break! A 95 years old black man in America that has lived through segregation, who has witnessed slavery, and whose parents were slaves should not rejoice with many other good hearted Americans to see history in the making?

What do you have against that?

Today blacks are racist because they voted for Obama who is 1/2 black and 1/2 white?

Nobody complained when blacks voted for Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, and all the white presidents since blacks were allowed to vote.

Who is racist here in reality?

I am not black but I am overjoyed to see Obama get where he is today. I will do anything in my power to help him get elected. I would have done the same with Hillary.

]]> By: OBAMARAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222944 OBAMARAMA Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222944 "Obama is a joke. If it weren't for the black vote of 99% he would have never beat Clinton." Black people only make up slightly more than 10% of the US population. In other words it's pretty much impossible for anyone in this country to get elected without grabbing a significant portion of white voters. If someone only has black people behind them, then they're dead on arrival. If someone has support from minorities that helps them make up for a slight difference in votes from white people, well then... that person is a Democrat, and if Hillary represented the Democrats she would need to rely on black people's overwhelming support for the Dems if she hoped to beat McCain. In other words, Hillary would have to rely on the same thing you're criticizing Obama for, and as such your comment is entirely worthless. Winning the presidency is about getting the support of the majority of people in the United States and being mindful of how their votes will be distributed through the electoral college while doing so. Whether that majority is composed entirely of white people with 0% from minorities, or if it's all minorities plus 20-25% of white people, or any other mix, it doesn't matter. Americans are Americans, how they're distributed by race isn't important; the Democrats just need to reach whoever they can to achieve their goals. "Obama is a joke. If it weren't for the black vote of 99% he would
have never beat Clinton."

Black people only make up slightly more than 10% of the US population.

In other words it's pretty much impossible for anyone in this country to get elected without grabbing a significant portion of white voters.

If someone only has black people behind them, then they're dead on arrival. If someone has support from minorities that helps them make up for a slight difference in votes from white people, well then... that person is a Democrat, and if Hillary represented the Democrats she would need to rely on black people's overwhelming support for the Dems if she hoped to beat McCain.

In other words, Hillary would have to rely on the same thing you're criticizing Obama for, and as such your comment is entirely worthless.
Winning the presidency is about getting the support of the majority of people in the United States and being mindful of how their votes will be distributed through the electoral college while doing so.

Whether that majority is composed entirely of white people with 0% from minorities, or if it's all minorities plus 20-25% of white people, or any other mix, it doesn't matter. Americans are Americans, how they're distributed by race isn't important; the Democrats just need to reach whoever they can to achieve their goals.

]]> By: Miner for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222941 Miner for Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:19:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222941 Don't mess with the man!!!!!!!!!! Don't mess with the man!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: kelly WI http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222940 kelly WI Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:18:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222940 Read the WSJ. Obama would destroy our economy and our personal wealth. Would double the capital gains tax. Would raise the FICA tax. Would resind the Bush tax cuts. Investors will sell out, the stock market crash and there goes peoples retirement funds. You may pay your bills with flowery words but most of us use our money. More companys would have to close up or move out. More lost jobs. Wants to Nationalize Ins. and oil cos. Might as well be called the U.S of socialism. Read the WSJ. Obama would destroy our economy and our personal wealth. Would double the capital gains tax. Would raise the FICA tax. Would resind the Bush tax cuts. Investors will sell out, the stock market crash and there goes peoples retirement funds.
You may pay your bills with flowery words but most of us use our money.
More companys would have to close up or move out. More lost jobs.
Wants to Nationalize Ins. and oil cos. Might as well be called the U.S of socialism.

]]> By: Celedering http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222939 Celedering Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:18:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222939 Well as a resident of Illinois I can tell you this...Obama has done nothing for us! He made a bunch of promises on things he was gonna fix in Springfield, but alas we have received nothing. And being a guy who voted for him that is kind of upsetting. Hell he hardly ever even showed up to vote in the state elections. He was so busy getting his presidential run going. But in his defense I dislike him less than McCain or Hillary so he will get it. And hey once the U.S. has a black president it will be kind of hard for the world to think of us as racist anymore. Go Obama! The best of the cardboard cutouts! Well as a resident of Illinois I can tell you this...Obama has done nothing for us! He made a bunch of promises on things he was gonna fix in Springfield, but alas we have received nothing. And being a guy who voted for him that is kind of upsetting. Hell he hardly ever even showed up to vote in the state elections. He was so busy getting his presidential run going.

But in his defense I dislike him less than McCain or Hillary so he will get it. And hey once the U.S. has a black president it will be kind of hard for the world to think of us as racist anymore.

Go Obama! The best of the cardboard cutouts!

]]> By: ann http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222938 ann Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:18:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222938 I was at this Town Hall Meeting, and this moment brought tears to my eyes. ann I was at this Town Hall Meeting, and this moment brought tears to my eyes.
ann

]]> By: G & D http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222937 G & D Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:18:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222937 There is no "Whitey" racist video from Michelle. That is a right wing blogger lie. Do your research before you post garbage like that. That's the problem a lot of people have with Obama - a genuine fear, with old predjudices and bigotry that fuel hate or dislike. This is exactly the kind of cowardice and division we don't need in America. If you don't like him, then that's ok, but at least give better reasons to dislike him than inuendos and rumors; (he's a muslim, he's a criminal, slimey, etc). Start talking hard evidence about his policy that you dislike, because truly Obama and Clinton have almost exactly the same policy stances There is no "Whitey" racist video from Michelle. That is a right wing blogger lie. Do your research before you post garbage like that. That's the problem a lot of people have with Obama – a genuine fear, with old predjudices and bigotry that fuel hate or dislike. This is exactly the kind of cowardice and division we don't need in America. If you don't like him, then that's ok, but at least give better reasons to dislike him than inuendos and rumors; (he's a muslim, he's a criminal, slimey, etc). Start talking hard evidence about his policy that you dislike, because truly Obama and Clinton have almost exactly the same policy stances

]]> By: BARAKFORLIFE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222934 BARAKFORLIFE Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:18:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222934 Obama has such a STUNNING personality and a quick-wit that's simply enviable. I love this guy and he will take America in the future that it's always desired. HE IS THE ONE THAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Though the Hillary/Sillary/Billary haters are still in rare form--KNOW THIS: Heal your self by embracing the power of CHANGE. Obama is the ONLY man for this job and he will be elected in November. HATERS STAY BACK! Obama has such a STUNNING personality and a quick-wit that's simply enviable. I love this guy and he will take America in the future that it's always desired. HE IS THE ONE THAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Though the Hillary/Sillary/Billary haters are still in rare form–KNOW THIS: Heal your self by embracing the power of CHANGE. Obama is the ONLY man for this job and he will be elected in November. HATERS STAY BACK!

]]> By: spotelmo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222933 spotelmo Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:17:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222933 Has Obama not read the US Constitution? There's a little thing called "Seperation of Powers". It says he has no more power than Congress does and isn't allowed to "whup" them. Congress makes the laws. The President - which Obama will never be - merely enforces them! Has Obama not read the US Constitution? There's a little thing called "Seperation of Powers". It says he has no more power than Congress does and isn't allowed to "whup" them. Congress makes the laws. The President – which Obama will never be – merely enforces them!

]]> By: Pam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222931 Pam Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:17:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222931 I think that Obama should ask Edwards to be his running mate....what a twosome that would be. I think that Obama should ask Edwards to be his running mate....what a twosome that would be.

]]> By: HSNP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222930 HSNP Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:17:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222930 What an idiot. What an idiot.

]]> By: Observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222927 Observer Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222927 Wow! So this is what a cult of personality sounds like. Obama the deity. I thought we believed in separating church from state. Wow! So this is what a cult of personality sounds like. Obama the deity. I thought we believed in separating church from state.

]]> By: americans wake up http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222926 americans wake up Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222926 All you people that want to write hillary on the ballot go ahead its a vote lost anyways you will be the losers at the end because hillary will be getting richer and you fools will be suffering because you will rather vote on policy but for hatred towards a black man who is part white, or cause he is a man and i bet all you idiots are so ready to cast the first stone but if we look into your lives you are all losers and you carry more sins hate that you will all die unhaapy .I am not for obama but an angry person on the fence who happens to love america but because of you people on this blog just wish i do not live in the states. All you people that want to write hillary on the ballot go ahead its a vote lost anyways you will be the losers at the end because hillary will be getting richer and you fools will be suffering because you will rather vote on policy but for hatred towards a black man who is part white, or cause he is a man and i bet all you idiots are so ready to cast the first stone but if we look into your lives you are all losers and you carry more sins hate that you will all die unhaapy .I am not for obama but an angry person on the fence who happens to love america but because of you people on this blog just wish i do not live in the states.

]]> By: S Callahan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222925 S Callahan Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222925 This is very symbolic: if you remember the story of Moses. What a wise old man to give that precious gift! This is very symbolic: if you remember the story of Moses. What a wise old man to give that precious gift!

]]> By: Diane http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222923 Diane Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222923 Replying to Billy in FL, I'm white, I live in NY and i'm independent and I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA SO KEEP YOUR RACIST COMMENTS TO YOURSELF. Replying to Billy in FL, I'm white, I live in NY and i'm independent and I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA SO KEEP YOUR RACIST COMMENTS TO YOURSELF.

]]> By: robb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222922 robb Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222922 It bothers me to think that a lot of Americans are narrow minded and extremely bitter. It bothers me even more to think that some of these bitter folks, possibly clinging to their guns, might live next door to me. Scary. It bothers me to think that a lot of Americans are narrow minded and extremely bitter. It bothers me even more to think that some of these bitter folks, possibly clinging to their guns, might live next door to me. Scary.

]]> By: GC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222920 GC Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222920 Stephina......You are a very scary person...to even suggest that someone try an kill another person because you do not agree with their politics is just plain crazy!!!!! I suggest you consult a psychologist....it looks like you need to take some happy pills. As for the Clinton supporters who will now vote for McSame, Hillary's and Obama's policies are almost the same.....If Hillary has enough sense to support Obama so should you!!!!!! If it turned out the other way around, I believe all of the Obama suuports would vote for your girl!!!! Let's at like adults and do what is best for our Party!!! GO OBAMA!!!!!!! Hispanic woman for Obama Stephina......You are a very scary person...to even suggest that someone try an kill another person because you do not agree with their politics is just plain crazy!!!!! I suggest you consult a psychologist....it looks like you need to take some happy pills. As for the Clinton supporters who will now vote for McSame, Hillary's and Obama's policies are almost the same.....If Hillary has enough sense to support Obama so should you!!!!!! If it turned out the other way around, I believe all of the Obama suuports would vote for your girl!!!! Let's at like adults and do what is best for our Party!!!

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!
Hispanic woman for Obama

]]> By: Ryan Phan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222919 Ryan Phan Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:16:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222919 If it were anyone else saying "I'll whup'em" back, Obama is going to cry racism *laugh* .. I can hear McCain and Hillary apologizing *ROFLMAO* I guess condescension and arrogance is showing now .. I'll see how change will come with Obama, whupping with a stick. Talk about cotton plantation mentality and privileges :-) Hillary did not lose because of the media, but because of superdelegates failing in their deliberation and rushed judgment and the DNC's obsession with orchestrated unity. The proper venue for a difference in 100+ pledged delegates is for the DNC to debate and deliberate in Denver, not to place pressure on anyone to drop out If it were anyone else saying "I'll whup'em" back, Obama is going to cry racism *laugh* .. I can hear McCain and Hillary apologizing *ROFLMAO* I guess condescension and arrogance is showing now .. I'll see how change will come with Obama, whupping with a stick. Talk about cotton plantation mentality and privileges :-)

Hillary did not lose because of the media, but because of superdelegates failing in their deliberation and rushed judgment and the DNC's obsession with orchestrated unity. The proper venue for a difference in 100+ pledged delegates is for the DNC to debate and deliberate in Denver, not to place pressure on anyone to drop out

]]> By: Stew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222916 Stew Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:15:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222916 LOL @ all the pathetic neocon attempts to disguise themselves as "Angry Democrats", talking smack about Obama. (Check out the comment from "Former Democrat" and tell me that doesn't sound like it was cut and pasted from some moronic neocon newsletter) Just give it up, neocons. You policies have completely and totally failed. You're not the right choice for the country. You're only the right choice for yourselves. Give it up. LOL @ all the pathetic neocon attempts to disguise themselves as "Angry Democrats", talking smack about Obama. (Check out the comment from "Former Democrat" and tell me that doesn't sound like it was cut and pasted from some moronic neocon newsletter) Just give it up, neocons. You policies have completely and totally failed. You're not the right choice for the country. You're only the right choice for yourselves.

Give it up.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222910 Anonymous Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:15:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222910 I think it is great That Obama could be president....he is what we need, and I am not black, just in case you are wondering. I think it would be a terrible mistake for Hillary voters to go over to McCain....do you really want a 70 year old Bush wanna be as President. Go Obama!!!! I think it is great That Obama could be president....he is what we need, and I am not black, just in case you are wondering. I think it would be a terrible mistake for Hillary voters to go over to McCain....do you really want a 70 year old Bush wanna be as President. Go Obama!!!!

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222909 Mary Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:14:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222909 Oh, yeah..that's certainly the way to work across the aisles and bring the parties together...whomp them with a stick when they don't do what you want. BO's ego and inexperience is going to destroy this country if he's elected. I agree with the comment that we survived 8 years of Bush, we can survive 4 more of McCain. Obama will ruin us. Oh, yeah..that's certainly the way to work across the aisles and bring the parties together...whomp them with a stick when they don't do what you want. BO's ego and inexperience is going to destroy this country if he's elected. I agree with the comment that we survived 8 years of Bush, we can survive 4 more of McCain. Obama will ruin us.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222908 Mike Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:14:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222908 FOR trisha and Mar: GOD BLESS YOU!! STAND STRONG FOR CHANGE!! OR FALL HARD FOR THE SAME!!!! FOR trisha and Mar:

GOD BLESS YOU!!

STAND STRONG
FOR CHANGE!!

OR

FALL HARD
FOR THE SAME!!!!

]]> By: A Woman in Missouri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222907 A Woman in Missouri Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:14:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222907 A very touching moment. Barack is so human. A very touching moment. Barack is so human.

]]> By: Q http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222905 Q Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:14:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222905 It is a WHITE House!!! It is a WHITE House!!!

]]> By: Peter E http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222904 Peter E Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:14:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222904 Telling about Obama supporters that they still continue their attacks against Hillary instead of focusing on McCain. Is that what Obama's message of 'hope and change' about? Spending your energy on negative attacks against your own party? You guys should start listening to the message of your own candidate for once... Telling about Obama supporters that they still continue their attacks against Hillary instead of focusing on McCain. Is that what Obama's message of 'hope and change' about? Spending your energy on negative attacks against your own party? You guys should start listening to the message of your own candidate for once...

]]> By: John o'brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222903 John o'brian Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:14:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222903 Good, see in Action, Best Person to Cleanup the Hill or Hillary Lanny Davis, and other Jews please go and away. They wanted Clinton to Win and Now, they are desparate to PUT in VP It's not JEWS Money works, Its, People Voting Power is most powerful Thanks for Internet. Good, see in Action, Best Person to Cleanup the Hill or Hillary

Lanny Davis, and other Jews please go and away. They wanted Clinton to Win and Now, they are desparate to PUT in VP

It's not JEWS Money works, Its, People Voting Power is most powerful

Thanks for Internet.

]]> By: PSMITH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222900 PSMITH Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:13:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222900 This is the reason why OBAMA will never win come November! We DESPISE all of you and you HATE all of us! TOUCHE! McCain '08 / Hillary '12 This is the reason why OBAMA will never win come November!

We DESPISE all of you and you HATE all of us!

TOUCHE!

McCain '08 / Hillary '12

]]> By: Fella from Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222897 Fella from Chicago Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:13:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222897 I'm surprised Obama was able to lift the stick. I wonder what he'll decide to wear during his Presidential swearing in ceremony in January; a traditional African motif or a western world influenced suit. Entertainment provided by Oprah dancing around a fire on the White House lawn to follow with dignitaries like Louis Farrakhan looking on. Of course Rev. Wright will be giving the benediction. Yes, change is coming. I'm surprised Obama was able to lift the stick. I wonder what he'll decide to wear during his Presidential swearing in ceremony in January; a traditional African motif or a western world influenced suit. Entertainment provided by Oprah dancing around a fire on the White House lawn to follow with dignitaries like Louis Farrakhan looking on. Of course Rev. Wright will be giving the benediction. Yes, change is coming.

]]> By: DJ, LA, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222896 DJ, LA, CA Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:13:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222896 Speak softly and carry a big stick - to whack people bigot idiots like Mar Speak softly and carry a big stick – to whack people bigot idiots like Mar

]]> By: trisha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222895 trisha Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:13:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222895 Also, Billy from FL is not being "racist" for stating a fact; he chose poor words, yes, but without the black vote, he wouldn't be where he is. Relax with the finger pointing. Also, Billy from FL is not being "racist" for stating a fact; he chose poor words, yes, but without the black vote, he wouldn't be where he is. Relax with the finger pointing.

]]> By: Karen from Charlottesville http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222894 Karen from Charlottesville Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:12:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222894 Lifelongdemocrat, Who said it was Hillary's turn? As a feminist, it really bothered me that she ran on her husband's coatstrings and his experience. I didn't say much about it, but Hillary created a boondoggle with the 1994 health care plan and then retreated and spent the rest of her time in the White House writing a book about the family pets. She could have used that time to do so much more for the people she claims to care so much about. She hasn't really impressed me with her record, as she really played second fiddle to Robert Byrd on the Armed Services Committee and was and is responsible for a lot of very wasteful earmarks that use our precious taxpayer money for things that aren't important to security. No one, and I mean NO ONE is entitled to the most important job in the WORLD because of their gender, race or marriage, I don't care if she IS a Clinton. Lifelongdemocrat,
Who said it was Hillary's turn? As a feminist, it really bothered me that she ran on her husband's coatstrings and his experience. I didn't say much about it, but Hillary created a boondoggle with the 1994 health care plan and then retreated and spent the rest of her time in the White House writing a book about the family pets. She could have used that time to do so much more for the people she claims to care so much about.

She hasn't really impressed me with her record, as she really played second fiddle to Robert Byrd on the Armed Services Committee and was and is responsible for a lot of very wasteful earmarks that use our precious taxpayer money for things that aren't important to security.

No one, and I mean NO ONE is entitled to the most important job in the WORLD because of their gender, race or marriage, I don't care if she IS a Clinton.

]]> By: HillarySkank on myspace http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222891 HillarySkank on myspace Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:12:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222891 Go Barack, we're behind you all the way. Obama 08/12 Go Barack, we're behind you all the way.

Obama 08/12

]]> By: another old white woman for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/05/obama-on-congress-ill-whup-em/#comment-1222890 another old white woman for Obama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:12:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7637#comment-1222890 Go Obama! Go Obama!

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