Comments on: McCain criticizes adviser's terrorism comments

By: The New Karl Rove is Born

The New Karl Rove is Born — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:36:55 +0000

Why do the Republicans want us to Die...be afraid....be ATTACKED?
ALL for an election? It not just okay that 3,000 people died on 9/11..it's not just okay we've gone to war and 163,000 (+) of our young people stand in harms way and 4,000 (+) have died for a war that should not have been authorized, it's not just okay for these people to get on TV and mislead us, its not just okay that so many people died in flood waters in New Orleans, Its not just okay to introduce people like Rev. Wright to the public based on a few sound bites, that may not reflect his views, but can be controversial if taken out of context....IT JUST NOT OKAY FOR THE LAST 7 Years that have put us in a recession, caused a major housing problem, and put over 300,000 fellow Americans out of work.

What do these people want from us? Why do they continue to target our biggest concern another Attack to change our perception on he can lead us better? THIS IS JUST A JOB.

By: carlo

carlo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:45:59 +0000

I don't see how anyone can justify these comments. Obama's advisor Samantha Powers was fired for calling Clinton a monster, even though a lot of people agree. What Black said is what a lot of people agree with; however, the media called for Obama to fire an UNPAID ADVISOR. Black is McCain's SENIOR ADVISOR, yet the calls for his firing have yet to surface. McCain has had more gaffes, misstatements, blunders, flip flops, and out right lies since this election started, yet the media seems hypnotized by his baby back ribs or something, because he's never called on any of it. Then Obama detractors accuse the media of being in the tank for Obama. I don't understand how anyone could say that after the media spent a month discussing Obama's pastor at a church he rarely attended. I just wish people would just come out and say why they're really not voting for Obama. I'd feel better. I appreciate honest bigots, racists, and rednecks. I'm from the South, so I guess I'm used to honest racists.

By: Vig

Vig — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:45:05 +0000

Gee, maybe he was taking a tip from Bush's play book.

By: John G

John G — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:44:32 +0000

It was a trick question.

if he said no it would seem like he doubted McCains abilities in a crisis and if he said yes it gets spun into McCain wants another terrorist attack.

The only correct answer is "No one benefits from terrorist attacks, however, if one were to occur it would simply be another means by which Senator McCain could prove his experience trumps Senator Obama's blind, naive optimism."

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:42:22 +0000

Leslie Sanchez is so one dimensional she is the worst annalist CNN has. If someone like Charlie Black says something as crazy as he did and then apologizes for it he should be commended, but if someone from the Democratic side said anything like that the world would be coming to a end. I like to pride my self for listening to every side, even though i am a die hard Democrat, most Republican annalists get there point across with out demonizing the other side. but Leslie Sanchez represents all that is evil with the republican party AND SHES ONLY A ANNALIST!! its people like Leslie Sanchez, Charlie Black, and McCain that help the people really see what the Republican party represents. BIG MONEY, BIG BUSINESS, LIES LIES LIES!

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:41:07 +0000

"how many terrorist attacks have the us suffered since bush went after them. how many sleepless nights have you lain awake wondering if the will attack again.like it or not if some unfortunate terrorist attack should occur i sure wouldn't want obama trying to talk them to death give me a man not someone who rides other people's coattails" How many American's died from terrorist attacks on the Democratic watch? How many more Americans died in Iraq compared to 9/11? Why hasn't Bin Laden been caught??? Bush has all the might and power of the greatest country on Earth and our allies and we can't catch one man????

By: Dark Side

Dark Side — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:32:42 +0000

Here we go again.........Fear – Let the good times roll. No wonder this election of 2008 won't be like the others were. SHAMELESS!

By: James, Redlands, CA

James, Redlands, CA — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:28:21 +0000

It's amazing how few McCain supporters have logged on to make comments about this insight into the Republican mindset. Maybe it's because Black did in fact tell the truth. It relates so well to all of the terror alerts we had with Bush.

People wake up. The Republicans want you to live in fear.

The people trying to excuse Black's comment would have been calling for Obama's head for not firing the guy 2 seconds after the comment was made.

This is insight into the people that McCain has surrounded himself with.

Sad. But true.

By: Sally from Cali

Sally from Cali — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:23:10 +0000

Why not frighten Americans into keeping the Republicans in power.

Domestic terrorism has been used to oppress Americans for centuries: immigrants, women, Blacks. Why not use it to control other voting groups: Whites, men, West Virginians, Ohioans, Floridians, etc.

Why not?

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:08:30 +0000

awww John don't be to harsh he is just speaking the truth...... you would benefit from Americans dying just like Bush did........ That is why you want to keep our boys and girls in Iraq right? So they can die for your advantage!

If only you can convince people stying in Iraq is for the good of everyone.

By: seanm

seanm — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:04:09 +0000

Wow, the McCain campaign has really lost its marbles lately. He just can't seem to do anything right anymore. This quote is absolutely disgusting. Black should be immediately fired!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:03:00 +0000

Mr. Black – I doubt you're truly sorry. I think you're sorry your words weren't taken as they would have been in 2000 – or 2004.

Fear mongering – just one of the many reasons I won't vote gop.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:01:38 +0000

So typical of McCain and the people he surrounds himself with. Black is a disgrace and now McCain has disgraced himslef by not firing Black as a senior advisor. The longer the Presidential election goes on, McCain will more clearly show himslef for what he is....a warmonger, a flip flopper, a man who cheated on his first wife, a Senator who used his power and influence to keep Cindy out of jail for stealing drugs, and an old man who has lost his bearing. McCain is totally ignorant in matters of the economy. His Viet Nam POW hero status and military experience do not equate at all with the abilty and intelligence to be Commander in Chief. We have a history of Presidents who were failures who had military experience. With McCain, you continue four more years of Bush's eight years of failures both at home and at war.

By: Canadian for Obama, Toronto

Canadian for Obama, Toronto — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:52 +0000

I just don't understand how mcsame could benefit from terrorist attack? can someone explain this please!

By: Nita

Nita — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:51:22 +0000

Fire him now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: say no to mccain

say no to mccain — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:50:04 +0000

americans watch out,i do not trust mcbush and company, these guys are up to something.

By: Linda31

Linda31 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:46:38 +0000

Are you sure you don't know why he said that? Maybe because that's something you guys discuss in our senior advisor meetings. Please, we all know that you think something like that would benefit you. I'm sure this too will go away, because all things negative against McCain doesn't stick.

By: The New Karl Rove is Born

The New Karl Rove is Born — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:37:00 +0000

We've had 5 years of this crap. Terror Alerts hyped when a political agenda needed to be accomplished. Is Charlie Black, the new Karl Rove and Friends that like to use the American real fear of being attacked against us to win this election.

NO NOT THIS TIME. NOT THIS YEAR. BUSH HAD HIS TURN.

John McCain should fire this man along with Phil Graham if he wants to show he can break from Bush tactics.

Obama 2008 is now my man.

By: Chris, American in London

Chris, American in London — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:32:26 +0000

Charlie Black career ender! Pack yer bagz & go home, you just lost your job for telling the truth. Or at least what you thought was the truth. How could someone so well paid be so.... THE EMPORER HAS NO CLOTHES ON. Bye Bye Republo-bots, we won't miss you, you left us w/a lot of work to do so get out of the way now.

By: tinh nguyen,ca .usa

tinh nguyen,ca .usa — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:23:31 +0000

he know who plan the 9/11 atack,he just slip his tonge and let the whole world know how american politician would do to be in power.now,we all know who's really is behind the 9/11

By: not a bitter hillary supporter. just a staunch one.

not a bitter hillary supporter. just a staunch one. — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:21:36 +0000

wow. The raving idiots really are out today.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:18:42 +0000

The reporter asked the question. The answer was merely pragmatic.

Had It been a democrat asked if Barack would do better if an attack occured the answer likely would be no. Why? because he has no understanding of terror and no understanding of poor policy dealings with our lurking enemies. Barack buys his favors. He learned from Rezko how to do that.

By: California Girl

California Girl — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:06:38 +0000

This is what they do (Republicans)! This is why John Kerry lost, the Republicans will lie just to get back to the White House and put fear in the American people. Democrats will unite and beat those war mongering evil doers. Charlie Black should be fired. 4,000 plus of our innocent young men/women have been killed by these lies that the Republicans have brought forth. No more lies, no more Republicans! It's time for our country to be led by a democratic administration for the people; not just the rich and well-connected.

By: Abe Schenck

Abe Schenck — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:06:33 +0000

So, he's castigated for being honest? Republicans are the party of terror, is this news to anyone?

By: RYAN

RYAN — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:04:30 +0000

Republicans and politics of fear. It is not going to work this time around.

By: obama=underhanded liar

obama=underhanded liar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:00:21 +0000

I'm still voting for McCain. NOTHING is as BAD as obama.

By: Me

Me — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:54:59 +0000

"Asked if McCain would stand to benefit from a terrorist attack on U.S. soil" The key word is he was "asked" by the reporter if it would benifit him. He wasn't calling for an attack. The fact that you can read so much into so little is humorus. And yes if attacked it would be an advantage because he has the experiance to deal with it. I'm a true Bush hater but we need experiance with McCain to deal with and change the US and not some fairy tale of change with an idealogogy that just won't work..

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:50:24 +0000

WOW the GOP has officially hit rock bottom. So lets rephrase this for folks living in "the deep south" . According to this guy death of innocent Americans would greatly benefit the GOP Presidential Candidate.

Shame on you McCain!!!!

By: Voting for fear

Voting for fear — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:47:11 +0000

There you have: the fake patriots are wishing that some of their brothers will die, so that their right wing man keeps the power.

Well, Bush surely profited in 2004 from the 9/11 attacks in 2001...
PNAC even told in 2000 that a new Pearl Harbour would transform the army for the better...well, they got what they hoped for...

By: G. Gabelli

G. Gabelli — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:40:31 +0000

If, god forbid, there were a terrorist attack before the fall elections it would only demonstrate what a failure the Republicans have been at the helm of this country for the last eight years.

We Americans understand that Bush/Cheney et. al. have NOT succeeded in capturing Bin Laden, did NOT pursue the terrorists in Afghanistan, and have made us LESS safe by waging a destabilizing war in Iraq!

Americans cannot be fooled any longer by the Republicans playing the "fear" card.

We are no longer in the paralyzied mind set post 9/11 in this country. And YES we folks out here understand a new political reality when it comes to "who can keep us safer; McCain or Obama?"

The answer is simple, obvious, and not as complicated as pundits are making it; a Democrat will keep us safer.

An unfortunate terrorist attack before the elections will vividly show that Republicans cannot be trusted to keep us safe. A Republican President only created more terrorists around the world because of the Iraq war, and McCain and his party have failed miserably after 8 long years!

By: Quincy

Quincy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:33:34 +0000

I hope the American public has gotten a little smarter and won't fall for the same tactics used from 2001 to 2008.

By: Marc PDX

Marc PDX — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:31:30 +0000

Dude, you fell for it! Let it be a lesson for both campaigns – ambush journalism will be a prevalent tactic through November. Mr. Black, you are the poster child for being a pidgeon now.

By: Upon Further Review

Upon Further Review — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:28:12 +0000

McCain has some real cockroachs in his camp,he may as well resign now.

By: Sickening

Sickening — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:25:16 +0000

You all notice that McSame's "criticism" was more of a touting of his resume. Why doesn't he put politics aside at a time when his advisor summons the images of 9/11 all over again and just say, "I strenously disagree, I am sorry he said this, and he will be fired." It's not always about you McBush; sometimes it is about the American people.

By: Trotamundo

Trotamundo — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:24:33 +0000

Why is John McCain a hero? For having survive his plane going down? What or how that enhanced his fellow comrades in arms or benefited the US war effort? For having lived out the war, without risk to his life in the Hanoi Hilton were they even wanted to release him for being the son of a US navy almiral? How did they learned that? For having said he only came to love America when was deprived of her? he said it several different times.
The real heroic thing to have done was to accept release and go back to fight, but I guess it was safer been in protective custidy.

By: Mcshame

Mcshame — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:21:54 +0000

there you are mccains supporters this is the typ of president you will vote for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: tigerakabj

tigerakabj — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:19:18 +0000

I knew someone in the rethug party was going to slip sooner or later. Folks, we are fighting a war on terror indeed. It is the repugs, always has been. Bush calling everybody the axis of evil, when he has demonstrated that he is who he condemns.

I can't wait until President O initiates Nuremburg trials Round 2 against these war criminals and puts them away permanently. After all, he is a civil rights lawyer.

By: kim

kim — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:19:06 +0000

To think that a comment like that is OK is beyond comprehension to most outside of politics.

It show's how out of touch they are. Hillary did it last month with the Bobby Kennedy statement.

We Need God on our money and Prayer in our hearts

By: OBAMA 08

OBAMA 08 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:18:42 +0000

ANYONE TALKING ABOUT A TERRORIST ATTACK ON THEIR NATION SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. AFTER WHAT WAS EXPERIENCED, THIS MAN SHOULD NOT BE TALKING LIKE THIS. IT IS VERY SUSPICIOUS.

By: William

William — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:17:56 +0000

Everyone knows that a terrorist attack would benefit McCain. That doesn't take a great deal of genius to understand. However, no one thought the McCain campaign would be dumb enough to come out and say so. When you need the tragedy of a terrorist attack to inspire people to vote for you it signals how pathetic your stance is on the issues.

By: bravedave

bravedave — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:17:45 +0000

Thanks so much Charlie for motivating me to send another contribution to Obama.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:17:26 +0000

I'm an Obama supporter and I don't think Black meant anything negative by his comment. The question was a leading question and I understand what Black was trying to say even though I may disagree that McCain is better for our country. Don’t let fear tactics win this election for McCain.

Needless to say OBAMA '08!!!!

By: Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon

Phil Newton Murphy, Oregon — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:10:28 +0000

Fire him.

Prove your straight talk by walking a straight walk.

My friend.

By: Nat Apir

Nat Apir — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:02:23 +0000

Oh no it's the American people that are killed and not the soil.

By: bill pike

bill pike — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:57:59 +0000

i just cannot get over the fact that you have missed the point. WE ARE IN AN ILLEGAL WAR THAT IS KILLING U.S. TROOPS FOR NO REASON. Progress??? Have we solved the religious aspect of the cause and effect of this country, or the entire middle east??? didn't we have the crusades a few years ago and did england solve these religious factors??? MAKING PROGRESS in what??? we should get the hell out of there and let the country manage itself. when they kill each other after we are long gone is that progress???

i am a vet. my dad was an officer in WWII, uncle tommy jones a west point grad and war hero in korea. and i say-there is no pride in winning a criminal offense and to talk about progress is like bank robbers talking about how they help their families and even some scraps to the poor.

this is out of whack that you would write about progress when bush and the entire administration needs to face a Nuremberg trail just like after WWII–why were the german's on trial–they invaded places they had no business doing and tortured prisoners and and and, but there was progress??? they invented the Volkswagen for all of us. our space program. DON'T WE EVER LEARN.???

final note, a thousand years from now these countries will be at war with each other and also religious wars within their own country. AND SOME IDIOT WILL WRITE ABOUT THE PROGRESS IN IRAQ, OR IRAN, OR WHEREVER.

By: Like Bush, Only Older

Like Bush, Only Older — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:57:29 +0000

Scare tactics .... disgusting, pathetic, sad.

By: @everyamericans

@everyamericans — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:57:22 +0000

let the republican fear mongering begins!

Charlie Black, who is a renowned lobbyist for the worlds worst dictators is conjuring up this fear-tactics?!

It just shows that at this time when the american economy is in the tank, gas prices skyrocketing and morgage meltdown is on the upswing, the republicans cannot run on the issues, but would rather invoke another terrorist attack!

the republicans feed off of evil terrorist attacks & wars that do us nothing but misery and pain at the gas pump!

Time for CHANGE IS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Texas Trail Dog

Texas Trail Dog — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:55:41 +0000

WHY CONDEMN THE MAN HE WAS ONLY TELLING THE TRUTH. IT WILL TAKE ANOTHER TERRORIST ATTACK TO WAKE THESE MONKEYS UP. THEY'RE ON A ONE WAY TRACK TO DESTRUCTION WITH FOLLOWING OF OBAMA JUST A WAGGING THEIR STUPID TAILS. BESIDES CNN THE MAN DID NOT MEAN HE WANTED ANOTHER ATTACK. YOU PEOPLE ARE SICK, SICK, SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Robin Country Club Hills

Robin Country Club Hills — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:55:25 +0000

Frank June 23rd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

"McCain has the right stuff. Mr Black was wrong to make such a statement and John McCain let him know in the harshest way possible. Presidential material all the way."

I'm sorry did he fire Black. That would be the harshest way. Being a prisoner of war and enemy sympathizer while P.O.W. doesn't make you Presidential.

By: Jaime

Jaime — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:54:28 +0000

McCain should just distance himself all the way to Panama where he was born.