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CHANGE??????? BO – null null – otherwise known as Dr. NO!

"CHANGE"……What I Believe BO's Definition of Change Is!

C = COMMUNISM
H = HATRED
A = ABORTION
N = NEGATIVE
G = GREED
E = ELITISM

Once again all these Liberals Morons on this Blog, not knowing the Actual truth about OBAMA see above!!!!

Hispanic, Latinos open your eyes OBAMA is NOT for us!! he is for the European, the entire Muslim Nations, and NOT fo the UNITES STATES OF AMERICA.

There are Thousands, and Thousands of Hispanic Latinos going for McCain, Don't hate!! John McCain is a True Patriot!! He loves his country!!!!!

Hispanic for McCain!!!!

When will Obama and the Democrats stop taking this crap? THAT is what I have been waiting for most of my adult life. For a Democrat with the stones to stand up and say 'NO MORE'!!! That's why they keep losing elections. If they can't and won't defend themselves, then how can they expect Billy six-pack to believe that they'll defend him?

Such nonsense. The politics of insult and divisivness are alive and kicking in the McCain camp. I truly believe that the American people have had enough of this type of politics. I know that I have.

Europe is socialist and they seem to be doing fine

Yes he is. he may even lean to fascism, too. In Colorado Springs earlier this month he said he wanted a civilian national security force (see Hitler Youth) that would be as big as the military and funded as well. The military is 500,000 strong with a $439 billion budget. Where's he going to get that? And what will this group do? Spy on us? report us if we talk in favor of the Constitution???

"Obama might be a socialist. And a terrorist. Er, um. He's probably a socialist terrorist. He's a scary black man. Boog-ah, boog-ah, boog-ah!!!"

Ugh.

John McCain has all the charisma of a glob of cottage cheese. And all the wit and insight of a...well, of a Republican.

NEWS FLASH JOHN!!!!!
We NEED someone from the extreme left to counteract the devastation that the extreme right has brought upon us!

McCain hit the nail on the head!!!

Nobama, "Change" We can all PAY for!

This name calling is stupid!
A lot of the people who vote republican don't even know what a socialist is......for that matter they aren't even sure what a republican is anymore. They just know they don't want to vote for a African American. I wonder if they even know what a racist is?
Opps I forgot we are talking about that brand called the RNC.

You must be kidding me. First they try to say he is muslim then a terrorost now a socialist. Can't these people just talk about the issues and quit labeling everyone. How about this for a label for McCain: DANGEROUS. He is a corporate socialist, all the benefits go to a few private corporations but the risk is spread out to the taxpayer. Look at all the bank and mortgage company bailouts.

Why is it that any time someone asks him a hard question or one that he as not prepared for, he has no answer?

And by the way, I have no problem with each person being able to achieve to the heights of their goals and abilities. However, it is governments responsibility that each of those people starts from a level playing field.

Hope you guys realize socialism is a variant of fascism– Hitler was one of the biggest proponents of socialism, along with Stalin, of course. Those two are very much the same. I don't want the governmnent to tell me how to spend my money or live my life!

Not to mention, government intervention is the reason for all of our economic woes. If the dollar were maintained strong, and inflation kept in check, oil and other commodities would be at a resonable price. Instead, it's printed like toilet paper to fund this stupid war in Iraq.

If only there were an alternative between Obama's socialist/fascist views and McCain's more of the same...

"Do you like social security – they you like "socialist" programs. If you mean is Obama that kind of socialist – maybe – but so is McCain. "

And... no... I don't like social security... We're going to owe $20 trillion dollars over then next decade or so. Let the toilet paper printing machine start printing "dollars" and let our economic woes continue...

Geez McCain. As far as we know you didn't eat human flesh in 'Nam either. Way to go with the unsubstantiated rumors. If this is all you can campaign with, you're more pathetic than I initially thought. And that's a lot! Way to swiftboat anyone in your way. Slander them all and let God sort them out, right?

What kind of idiot is seriously considering voting for this scumbag?

Hey, Obamanation, where exactly is the venomous "name calling" that you are so shrilly whining about? Mr. Cain saying that he doesn't know if Obama is a ModCom but he sure votes that way isn't exactly stinging rhetoric......it's just direct observation of the facts.

With all the experience with respect to foreign policy, security concerns, etc. If you combine President Bush, VP Cheny, Rumsfield and Senator McCain it is over 100 years in the the above mention. Did that extend experience the GOP is talking about prove the USA with the fore mention?

Senator Obama has a different process to bring back the USA back to it's standard of world leadership and exemplar..

We should not deny our selves of this change towards economic growth and regain our position as the world leader..

FACT: Obama has the most leftist voting record.
FACT: Universal Healthcare is a socialist idea

Come on people. Don't be retarded. Just cause you worship Obama doesn't mean you should e ignorant too.

McCain just said what was true and everyone goes crazy saying "That's low for him to say that!" Since when is stating a political fact low?

Obama for Prom Queen 2008

What a dirty trick, to make such an accusation right after Obama leaves the country. Too scared to say it to his face?

Hey, "You Can't Win"...stop being a whiner and try working hard for a change rather than looking for a handout.

McCain really has no room to talk and talk about trying ANYTHING.

I am so sadden by Senator McCain, a man I have respected for decades.

I can't believe how far he has fallen from his beliefs and ideals. What is wrong with the people who run the Republican Party if a proud, honorable man like Senator McCain must sell himself out to secure the nomination and the party's "base'?

This behavior makes me want to cry. I guess the party has to hit rock bottom before it can rebuild.

Well we know bush/mcSame/cheney are fascists!

And, McCain, are you a neocon? Or you're never going to admit it but I should just look at your voting record?

Well, that's "Change We Can NOT Believe In" for you! When Senator Obama gets called on the carpet for his socialistic views, watch him flip-flop, as he normally does. Funny, at every turn he has critisized Senator McCain for his temper, yet, he seems to get his "gander" up over the most trivial issues/things. Particularly when people (voters) disagree with him.

American voters, is this whom we want for president? We don't need a rock star or someone with rock star status. We need someone who can turn our country around. Is Senator Obama this individual? I personally do not think so.

If anything, his politics/views and those of his misguided, bleeding heart supporters have caused our nation to be more divided than ever.

Is this what we want for our beloved America? Think!!!

Good point, Capitalist. Bill gets, what, $300,000 for each speech? Why aren't you Democrats denouncing that as hideously greedy!!! Or is Bill not a "greed monger" as some of you have said.

It's about equity and fairness, people, NOT equality. You work harder, you should get more. You don't work as hard, you don't get as much. Show me ANY socialism based system that includes this and is a world leader. They're not. They instead have relegated themselves to the "relying on the rest of the world for innovation, etc." category. Hopefully you can at least understand why that bothers those of us who actually DO want to innovate, create, produce, etc. rather than sit around and get paid for it.

If you need major surgery, where do you go? Not to Cuba (MM give me a break!), nor Russia, nor Mexico. You come to the U.S. There's a reason for that. Try using your heads and figure out why.

McCain does not know if Obama is a socialist but what McCain does know is that McCain is a Fascist

Oh, that's funny because John Kerry was the most liberal senator and the biggest "socialist" in the 2004 election. The Republicans have no solutions so they spend all their time on lies and spin. Dems, Idependents and responsible Republicans, throw these bums out!!

A socialist?? HAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHHAHHAHH
Coming from a Socialist, that was the funniest thing he's said yet...

Brilliant ... others in the Democratic party complain that Obama is moving toward the center and McCain can't figure out if Obama is a Socialist or not.

McCain as well as all other Republicans are for corporatism i.e. fascism. This is where the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer. Funny thing is, most Republicans are poor folks, and vote against their own interests every year. Not so bright bunch

Obama '08

Obama has a "black agenda", and we should all be very concerned.He is a socialist..... NOBAMA!

Well we KNOW bush/mcSame/cheney are fascists!

The truth hurts.

BTW, CNN, your two headlines on this contradict each other. Journalism 101 refresher needed.

Obama is way tooo intelligent to pick an al gore or John Edwards for a running mate, that would be like putting a target on ver his heart for the loonies saying shoot here 2 minutes after he's sworn in. He's got a wife and two kids and is not going to do anything that stupid. He'll announce his running mate when he's ready.

John Mccain you are not even making sense now. Concentrate on the issues, as rhetoric and bull do not make a president. Issues not tissues.

Lets become truely INDEPENDENT AND VOTE NEITHER ONE OF THESE PUPPETS FOR CORPORATE AMERICA.Once they take office there wont be a spits worth of difference between them.

All I know is his voting record, and that’s what people usually judge their elected representatives by.”
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McCain voted with Bush almost 95% of the time!

So if you like the current direction our country, vote for McCain

McCain is such a fear-monger.

The desperation begins.

Yes old goat ,time your wife changed your diaper.

When McCain moves left of center........does that make him a socialist? We are splitting political hairs here......vote as to whether you think it is good or bad for the nation.

Well, Mr. Obama talks like a socialist and votes like a socialist and acts like a socialist and affiliates himself with socialists, so of course, why would anyone think that he is a socialist?

10 fattest states:

1. Mississippi, 32.0 percent
2. Alabama, 30.3
3. Tennessee, 30.1
4. Louisiana, 29.8
5. West Virginia, 29.5
6. Arkansas, 28.7
7. South Carolina, 28.4
8. Georgia, 28.2
9. Oklahoma, 28.1
10. Texas, 28.1

FAT=REPUBLICAN

Obama is too full of himself and out for self-promotion- THAT is what disqualifies him as a true leader.

True leaders are humble not cocky- they don't brag and boast. They don't think they are superior to others. They do not talk down to others in a preachy, self-serving, smug tone. They do not proclaim their own perfect judgement.

They do not mock and jeer other leaders. They do not resort to cheating, race-baiting, denigrating others in order to steal the nomiantion.

Obama does all those negative things.

That is why I will not vote for him.

Its better to be a socialist than a fascist!

Man. I am not a big Obama fan. But I think this old man has gone crazy

When McCain moves or deviates from center........does it make him more conservative or socialist? Maybe if they voted as to what is right or wrong.......would clarify....but I doubt it.

I don't know if he's a war monger, all I can do is look at his record.

Obama is a socialist and a black power advocate – I would never vote for him.

So are we supposed to be still afraid of the red threat?

How can he say that. Some things you should not even bring up especially when Huffington Post has an article about Sen McCain not showing up for Afghanistan Senate hearings over the past two years. Since McCain memory is so good did he remember that he did not show up for that or he just didn't care. Sen McCain, remember to clean your own backyard before you try to clean some one elses.

Obama 08

And when McCain moves left of center............is he a socialist? We are splitting political hairs here......vote for what is right or wrong idiots...

Most of Europe is socialist, and it seems their economies are trouncing ours right now. Just look at the Euro, or even the Canadian dollar versus the US dollar. Why do you think pure capitalism is the greatest now?

You folks need to read something other than CNN blogs and also stop trying to be "clever" by adding everything to "Mc". That's all I wanted to McSay. And while I'm on the McTopic, enough with the agism remarks. It draws parallels to racism. Either way it's based on bigotry.

McFed up with silly McPostings.

Typical right-wing name-calling. This should bring up proud memories of the McCarthy era brought to you by fanatical, reactionary [R]s. Far from 'conservative' behavior, as usual, for the party who likes to reverse-label itself as 'conservative'.

But if you neo-knuckleheads are lame enough to actually buy into this label, then I'll celebrate jamming this so-called 'socialism' down your throats during the Obama administration. The more you writhe in your right-wing fits, the happier I will be - just as I was during the Clinton administration when all you neo-nitwit [R]s bemoaned how bad we had it, while not infrequently bringing up the spectre of socialism. As you [R] true-believers can see now, as you look up from the stinking mess YOU made of this country, you wouldn't know bad from good, left from right, conservative from liberal, up from down.....if it sat on your head - your lame-brained support of Bush, and now McCain, is ample proof of that.

If Obama's record is labeled "extreme" by Johnny-boy because Obama actually dared to vote against the money/moral/constitutional giveaway inflicted on us by the previous [R] Congress and the Bush administration, then this is just more [R] double-speak. Obama's record is a proud one that any true conservative can stand by.

I support Obama and the [D]s, and I'll put my conservative credentials up against any of you right-wing reactionary liberals.

Of course Obama is a socialist. Socializing healthcare. Raising taxes because it will be more "fair". Unfortunately, the stars all aligned for the American people to be excited about a socialist message. And it may very well lead us into a depression.

Hey Mike from Texas – I'm all for socialized medicine and equality (not "special" protection for gays and lesbians – nice try). And we never should have gone to Iraq in the first place, which Obama knew and McCain did not. Voting for a Republican is like knowingly walking straight off a cliff.

obama is what rev. wright said a polictican he will tell u what u want to hear, by the way did michelle quit that church too ????

Actually, the man has a point. Let's see, tax the rich, government takeover of oil and healthcare, BHO's support of infanticide. Kinda hard to argue against it.

At this point in time I would rather be a Socialist than a Republican.

Obama may have voted far to the left, but the American political spectrum is much different then the global political spectrum. For example: A true conservative would never support the war in Iraq, bailouts for corporations, etc. A conservative is hands off. However, it seems to mean something different to the Republican party in this country.
Obama may have voted left of a self proclaimed socialist, but that doesn't make him a socialist in the traditional sense. Just because of some generic evaluation of his votes concluding that Obama has a "leftist" agenda doesn't mean anything. Show me a bill with truely Socialist goals that Obama voted for.
Furthermore, I don't understand why republicans are so scared of socialism as the next great evil of this country. If you are so commited to this premise and conservatism, don't use the post office, don't cash your social security check, don't drive on federally funded highways, don't use anything that is approved by the FDA, etc.
Nixon, Reagan, Bush 1, Bush 2 and especially McCain were NOT conservative. Thier administrations all resulted or would result in bigger governments. Thier promise of conservatism was always masked with flag waving propoganda, secrecy, and militarism. So if a staunch democrat can be accused of socialism, then all the prominant Republicans can be accused of fasicism.
Bob Barr is the only true conservative left in the bunch. Republicans please educate yourselves.

Who cares anything about Barack Hussein Obama?

I far as I am concerned, Hussein Obama and his wife are nuts.

That is the problem with John McCain . He is not really a republican. A real republican would easliy point that problem out. McCain needs to use more of that straight talk that he braggs about and reach down and grab a hand full and speak the truth. Anybody that is not blinded by hate for George Bush and is not intellectually brain dead that listens to Obama's speeches knows this.

Please, the country could use a little socialism...what's wrong with socialism...trying to help people through social programs...Next McShrub will be saying Obama is a card carrying communist. I hope the news media calls McShrub on this one

Only an IDIOT would have even contemplated having this nut job on his ticket. Global warming is a SCAM!

American are beginning to notice Obama's elevated opinion of himself. Obama is a three=year senator without a single important legislative achievement to his name, a former Illinois state senator who voted 'present' mostly 130 times. As president of the Harvard Law Review, as law professor and as legislator, has he ever produced a single notable piece of scholarship? Written a single memorable article? His most memorable work is a biography of his favorite subject: HIMSELF.

This is by far the dirtiest "Anti Smeer" Presidential campaign I have ever witnessed in my life. Who needs the 527 folks or "Swift Boating" with all the negative things coming out of the camps.

What a joke. 'No negative campaigning." This is anything but positive.

That's pretty low for Mccain...next we'll be hearing Obama is a Communist.

Yes, Obama and the extreme left wing of the Democrat party are socialist. Actually, the Democrats are truely diverse – economic rhetoric and policies are definately socialist and the Dems war against the unborn and others that cannot vote are much like the German fascists of the 1930's.
Regarding McCain's response, tell me what was a lie. Look at Obama's and Sander's voting record. There is this thing called a "search engine". Two of these "search engines" are google.com and yahoo.com. Try it sometime.
Also, I actually read Obama's "The Audacity of Hope". Based upon what I read, the man is a self-loving socialist. I read McCain's "Faith of my Fathers" and another book on McCain "John MCCain, an American Odyssey". Based upon what I read, this man sacrificed a lot for his country and has the character to be a great president. He is the first to admit that he is not perfect, unlike the empty suit Obama.

Who cares?

I know that Obama cheated and strong-armed and stole his way to the nomination.

That betrayal of the democratic process is why I will vote AGAINST Obama.

That and the fact that he is unqualified but arrogant, inexperienced but boastful, untested but cocky, unaccomplished but full of himself.

Hey, "You Can't Win": I understand your point, but who's holding a gun to your head and making you work at McDonald's or wherever you're working? And why are you there? Maybe you should take a look at the decisions you've made and ask yourself if you could have made better ones. Each of us needs to be doing just that.

As for "being rewarded for your hard work", just what part of that exactly do you think is consistent with "the more you make, the more taxes you pay"? That's already the case, but Obama wants to make it even MORE so.

I'm all for controlling abuses from large corporations, loopholes, etc., but when it comes to the individual level, and you're telling me that the harder I work and the more I make, I'm going to have to pay even MORE taxes? Sorry, that doesn't wash.

I work very hard in an honest occupation and make over $200,000 a year. I worked VERY hard to get here, worked hard in my education, got nothing handed to me, and got to where I was with hard work and persistence. Am I not a "working American"? Or are working Americans only those who aren't as successful.

My last piece on my rant...one thing we are losing in our country is a culture of accountability. No matter what bad decisions we make, we don't expect to have to pay for them. Take out too big a loan? "The government should bail me out". Didn't study in school and forced to take jobs you don't like? "I should get more money from the government".

Personal accountability is one of the values that this country was built upon. If we could increase this (and hold corporations more accountable as well), we'll fix our society. But it's a longer term fix, and not one that satisfied those people who, like baby chicks squawking for their worm, are unable or unwilling to wait and work for it.

So he's both moving to the left AND center? Interesting idea...

Of course Obama is a socialist. The Democrats are now leaning so far left...what do you expect??

Tony – you are an idiot of you really believe what you wrote. You whine about France and about the sense of entitlement, and how hard work breeds success, blah blah blah, and that somehow the Republicans represent that.

Of course what you completely fail to realize is that the Republicans and John McCain take money straight from your pocket, and give it to rich people like me. They do it because you don't even understand the difference, hiding behind all this "patriotism" BS. And they do it while sending your kids over to die in the desert while their kids fly on private jets, live in mansions, and never have to work for a living.

The irony is astounding, as is the complete inability for people like you to even see it.

Uh no, that is not what we judge by. We judge by postion on the war, familiarity with the internet, the ability to keep up on current events i.e- the current names of countries and nations, the ability to come up with answers to questions as opposed to having a *deer caught in the headlights * look when asked an easy question and since I am a women, I also pay attention to how you advocate for women.

You fail miserably on all account McCain. Miserably!!!

OBAMA 08

Mike-texas,

I just don't believe the Government should be in charge of mandating donations and redistributing.

People can do this just fine on their own (if this is socialism, then fine). In fact, people give more when taxed less, especially when they know that there AREN'T gov't programs to help people. Conservatives typically give much more than Liberals (many polls and studies show) .

We probably agree more than we disagree...and I am by no means super-rich, could have a foreclosure and have had to change jobs. But I'm not looking to government help. I'm looking to church, family and friends...the way it should be. Not the Unemployment Office or a 90 day mortgage freeze from the government.

Here we go again..................just like the question to Hillary if she thought that Obama was Muslim.. response... I don't beleve so???? These old time politicians are JUST RUTHLESS and vague. This is nuts ? There's socilaist parties here in the USA for Socialists to run in. I hardly think that All who have endorsed Obama ( Kennedy, Gore, Clinton's, Byrd, Nunn, etc.) would be endorsing a Socialist. This must have been a PLANTED question from a PLANTED Republican/McCain Supporter. Lets TALK real issues and stop attacking spouses, gym habits, little children, and make believe religious choices....and now.....political idealology.

Let's see, McSames party are the first ones to bail out the failing Banks ( Corporate Welfare aka socialism..) They wont help the small guy, but the rich will get a government handout anytime there is a Republican in charge. Oh, by the way, McSames history with the Keating 5 will give you an idea of what to expect with him in the White House.

Of course he's a socialist. To believe in the democrat party agenda you have to be a socialist to one degree or another because that's what they stand for. Of course when you mention that word they all react like Linda Blair to Holy Water but they are what they are.

Every night at dinner I say to my husband "That John McCain is such a kookster! " as I rattle off the absurdities he has spoken that day. He isn't quite as amusing as Dubya..I mean who can top "I am the decider!" but he is great for a few laughs.
Obama is the refreshing politician to come along in 40 years and he can string three words together without making any ludicrous mistakes!!
I cannot fathom how anyone would want this inept old guy to finish off the destruction Bush has almost completed.. there won't be much left America but shreds.. and tatters.. get a grip..

Mike – Texas

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I have to say that is the most absurd comment... mixing capitalism and socialism???!?!?! HAHA where did you get your degree. Being someone on the other end of the spectrum (wealthy) i don't want my taxes being higher so that you can have things offered to you for free. Simply ridiculous. Get an education, get a job, and work for your happiness.

Well, sure he's got some views and perspectives that could be considered socialist. But listen folks, socialism is just a political philosophy/approach. In and of itself, it isn't good or bad. So what if Obama is a socialist, which he clearly doesn't identify as anyway so this is obviously just a stupid McCain move of desperation to do exactly what Obama has said they'd try to do – scare people.

The Pledge of Allegiance was written by a Socialist.

Why does McCain hate the Pledge of Allegiance?

Before McCain opens his mouth again about Obama and his positions on issues, he, himself should actually have a position on an issue. Can anyone define his positions for me? Or should I ask Lieberman, Gramm and Black what he thinks?

Obama, please debate him soon so the world can see he is a house of cards.

This poor man doesn't even know what he had for breakfast on Monday. He doesn't remember his votes, he doesn't even remember his own service record and has built it into a virtual Rambo Movie ( Just don't ask him to release his Military records like Kerry did to confirm HIS record HE REFUSES)

The National Journal, a Washington weekly magazine, ranked Mr. Obama as the most liberal Senator of 2007. Mr. Obama has, in recent months, attempted to make himself appear more moderate in order to persuade voters to choose him. Sadly, Mr. Obama cannot run from his record, thin as it is. The false façade which he has created will eventually crumble and we will be left with the real Mr. Obama, a frightening and dangerous prospect.

The DNC, or perhaps the O-DNC as it currently stands, has truly lost touch with the majority of voters and the majority of Americans. Regardless of the many issues voters may have with Mr. McCain, ultimately, he is a much safer and more logical choice to run our great nation.

Well said, Mike–
A vote for OBama is;

1) a vote for socialism / communism
2) a vote for socialized medicine
3) a vote for special protection for gays and lesbians
4) a vote for racist groups like LaRaza
5) a vote for illegal aliens
6) a vote for welfare and food stamps for illegal aliens
7) a vote for sanctuary cities for illegal aliens
a vote for BIGGER government
9) a vote for extremist liberal judges
10) a vote for defeat in Iraq, we will have to go back
11) a vote against the 2nd amendment
12) a vote against the 1st amendment
13) a vote against family values

It's too bad the rest of the country doesn't realize what a hopeless socialist Obama is.

America cannot afford Obama as President!

Anybody but Obama '08!

Once again the Obamaniacs can't stand to face the truth about their annointed candidate.

McCain didn't say BHO was a socialist, he said his record was further left than a self-described socialist in the senate.

The Obamaniacs cry foul when BHO is criticized but spew hate at nearly everyone else.

Instead of lamenting how McCain is running such a "low" campaign, why not defend BHO's senate record? So Obamaniacs....what sort of record DOES your candidate have? Have you even bothered to look? It won't take long, there's only 2 years worth....

This is the worst kind of politics and a perfect example of what the Republican strategy is for Obama.

Throw out a lot of ambiguous statements and questions about his past, his morals, his patriotism, "true" belief system, is he really a muslim, is he a socialist.

How do you prove a negative?

The tactics of fear at its best.

Obama is a boogey man. You don't know what the monster is under the bed or in the closet.

Sad and pathetic. It's just unfortunate that so many Americans continue to vote against their own self interest and continue to support the Republican GOP (greed over people) Party.

McCain has removed all doubts that he is not a Christian. The way he treated his first wife and children, his divorce and his affair with Cindy while still married to his first wife, had been a great source of concern. This last action was the clincher. He lacks character, honor and integrity.

McCain's philosiphy, "Wow, you're so rich... have some more money!!!"

Apparently McCain gets his campaign coverage from RedState.

What a clown.

Obama pretty much does represent socialism... its amazing how blind everyone on this post is... you don't care if the claims against Obama are true, you are just blindly following. Show how uneducated half this country is..

I don't know if McCain is a fascist, but you'll have to look at his voting record and his support for torture (flip-flop) his support for destroying the constitution in favor of increased presidential power for George Bush, support for domestic spying on citizens.

McCain is no libertarian, that's for sure.

pathetic McCain!!

Why stop there?
Why not call Senator Obama a Communist while you are at it?

Wait, you are the communist, since your POW days.

But which one voted to sell our ports to Dubai?

OH, that was McCain!

"Socialist"'s comment is right on. Again, if you Obama supporters have the guts for it, look long and hard at socialist countries. IT DOESN'T WORK.

I suppose I do have some faith in our system, however...while it may take a long time of pain to recover from where these socialist policies could take us, eventually it will simply be a blot on our history; evidence of a moment where our culture, at its most lazy, selfish and unproductive peak, managed to take us away from the values and principles upon which our country was founded. Sooner or later, laziness will no longer be fashionable or rewarded.

hey, if you're worried about obama being too socialist, you should google a little thing called "the new deal". it got the country out of the great depression. take a look at some of the ideas in it. you people need to get your head screwed on straight.

We rank something like 45th in the world in life expectancy, 37th in the world in infant mortality rates, and we have (by both number and percentage) more people in prison than any other nation, including China. And we are worried about whether Obama is socialist? Maybe if we learned something from socialism we wouldn't have these issues. McCain, you can do better than this...or maybe you can't.

"I'm trying to figure out, on a daily basis what happened to McCain's talk of a respectful campaign and discussion.
This guy is a toad…TO OLD AND DEMENTED TO HOLD THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF THE US."

Um, er...since when is stating facts about the VERY limited public record of an ex-community organizer disrespectful? And I love how the Obamatrons attach a despicable personal attack while disparaging a legitimate comment about an opponent's record. It's as if the blatant diametric opposites were somehow invisible to the average reader.

I started reading the various blogs and commentary pages during the primaries, and if there is one thing that is absolutely crystal clear, it's where the vicious attacks are coming from: straight from the Obama campaign and it's Delirious Dupes. As a Republican, I watched what they did to Hillary and Bill Clinton. It was beyond disgraceful. The same is happening to McCain, except McCain isn't falling for it, so Obama screams foul even when the expected criticism is precisely about his public record.

Prince Potus has about the thinest skin I've ever seen in a politician. His childish defensiveness makes Richard Nixon look well-adjusted. And it points out another troubling aspect of the Obama persona: he doesn't have a sense of humor. Nada (the eating his waffles doesn't count). Just think. A President with Richard Nixon's personality and Jimmy Carter's foreign and domestic policy.

Socialist is right on. Again, if you Obama supporters have the guts for it, look long and hard at socialist countries. IT DOESN'T WORK.

I suppose I do have some faith in our system, however...while it may take a long time of pain to recover from where these socialist policies could take us, eventually it will simply be a blot on our history; evidence of a moment where our culture, at its most lazy, selfish and unproductive peak, managed to take us away from the values and principles upon which our country was founded. Sooner or later, laziness will no longer be fashionable or rewarded.

McCain is better off just saying as little as possible. Everytime he opens his mouth he reminds everyone of how wrong he would be as president and the press just jumps all over it.
Who's running his camapign? Bill Clinton?
Get the muzzle out and use it.

John McBushes voting record on the war has been just to the right of ATTILLA the HUN ,

@You can't win an occupation,

Well then, get a new job!! This is America. Get an education, get a job and work your way up. Yes, it's hard. Yes, it takes time. The economy is not as bad as everyone says it is.
And if you're having such a hard time finding work at the low end, maybe we could get rid of the 12 million ILLEGAL immigrants so that you might have a better chance of higher demand and better wages.

Corporate profits are fine. If people are worried about "windfall" profits, then why are we not taxing Bill Clinton more for his speeches!!? Why are we not taxing the $100 Billion endowments of Ivy league schools!!?
Because this is America! If you have the will, and people want to pay for your product, you should be able to get rich. You should also be a good citizen and give back-but we don't need the government to manage this.

That's all McCain's got: name-calling.

Can't you all see that he has his Flag Pin on?

Wow McCain does not know if Obama is a socialist, He is so clever. The list of what he does not know is so much longer than the list of things he does know, poor old pathetic man, he should have our pity and not our votes

HAHAHAHAHAHa somebody said BARR '08. Do we have to look out for the Nader effect? again? oh that was so funny. YOU GUYS

For the GOP: This election stinks. What choices do you have besides McCain? McCain is just an old educated angry fool.

Time to consider to become a democrat.

Hey McCain, is Obama's record "Extreme" because he voted differently then you would have? Or is it because you would stay in Iraq for 100 years and Obama wants to withdrawl?

I guess I am "Extreme" because I am pro-choice.
I guess I am "Extreme" because I want our troops out of Iraq.
I guess I am "Extreme" because I want a comprehensive energy plan that does'nt include fossil fuel.
I guess I am "Extreme" because I don't want drilling off our shore line.
I guess I am "Extreme" because I want lower healthcare premiums and free healthcare for poor children in this country.
I guess I am "Extreme" because I want a tax break
I guess I am "Extreme" because I like the idea of a $4K college tuition credit for students who serve the community.

McCain you are an "Extreme" idiot.

This guy is too much...the nerve

Obama is a socialist live with it!

Mr. McCai, please stop been naive. Mr.Obama is a Socialist with anarchist tendencies, controlled by his wife and a potential disaster for our Country. He is the perfect "Great Impostor" and I predict that by October most of his supporters will have second and third thoughts. The only people that will remain with him are those with corrupt morals, cowards, people that will put their peronal interest ahead of their constituencies and country ie: gthe likes of Ms. Pelosi and Mr. Reid. THE RUBBER IS ABOUT TO MEET THE ROAD....!!!!!!

he is a socialist live with it!

Of course Obama is a socialist. He believes in taking from the rich to give to the poor without any consideration what is actually best for all. But let's not confuse him with a true socialist. Obama does not do wha the does because he actually believes it is something that will work for America. He is too smart and has too many smart people advising him to actually believe in his socialist policies. He is a socialist for the purpose of getting elected to the White House. So I guess we can call him an opportunistic socialist. If it was easier to get to the White House as a capitalist, Obama would be one.

McCain needs to shut his pie hole!

mccain says we cant trust gov to fix health care he is wrong .
he says give the people $7000 to get it on their own . so maybe he should not have the health care he has now lets give him 7000 to take care of his own health care.
is he not a retiree how then this great country can move foward with a retiree running it . plus he is collecting ss checks he along with others who are at the 65 yrs point should be forced to retire and maybe the unemployment line will be shorter . has any one drive with their granpa on a highway and was nervous here we go agian more wars he said it vote for change

Pat, the reason why Obama's views are so popular with so many is that we have a LARGE number of people in this country who believe that they are entitled to those things that the rest of us work for. We do not have the RIGHT to happiness, only the right to PURSUE happinesss. The same for wealth, health, etc.

Our culture is becoming more and more socialist over time, and like the frog in the pan of water in which the temperature is slowly elevating, we will not see the problem until it's too late.

People, take a good hard long look at France. I mean, a really hard look. That is our future. Soon we're likely to be simply a large, heavily populated country of whiners who the rest of the world (at least the productive parts) will dismiss. The problem is that we already have a very large number of people who are basically like the rioting youths in France. What gets rewarded gets done, people. Pay for performance. When equality if favored instead of equity, really bad things happen. The sad part is that most people are either not smart enough to recognize this or simply salivating at the thought of a free lunch. There is no such thing, certainly not in the long term. Your sons and daughters will pay the price for your lack of achievement need.

Steveojesse,

And you think capitalism works well with no issues? Think again.

Sure, if you are a member of the super-rich, then it works great. But for the rest of us... not so great.

What we need is a combination of the two. Take the best aspects of capitalism and merge them with the best aspects of socialism.

Of course, the owners of this country, your owners, would never allow it.

His policies do sound pretty socialist to me. There's a reason its called 'socialized' healthcare.

He's funding social security by increasing taxes on the wealthy.

His plan is bigger government – that's moving towards Socialism whether you like the term or not.

What do you want a Democrat to do, preach personal responsibility?, lol.

McCain being McCain – dirty politics of insinuation. John McCain knows Obama believes in a strong capitalist system but with sufficient safety nets – like most Americans.

On another subject .....

I find it curious that no CNN report I've seen has covered the story that other networks have covered of McCain telling a tasteless rape joke back in a previous campaign, and his campaign spokesperson when confronted with this said it was an example of how "authentic" McCain is.

You know – in most state elections I know (at least in strong Democratic states) , telling a joke like the one he told would end your chances of being elected. McCain I guess was very fortunate Arizona citizens did not hold him accountable – or else there are a lot of scary voters in Arizona..

I wonder why now it's not relevant when it comes to CNN's coverage of the Presidential candidates.?

You can be 100% sure if a Chicago newspaper in the past had covered Obama telling a joke like this as part of an old campaign, and if Obama's campaign chair today had answered that it showed "authenticity" that Obama would have wall to wall coverage for a week on this and his chances of being president would pretty much be over..

You can be biased by omission just as you can be biased by what you cover, CNN. Show the courage to tell the American people – an especially women voters – who this mean, sexist, man McCain really is.

This guy is foolish... give solutions to the problems American is facing today and stop using cheap attacks. I'm sure can't define the word socialism.

The canadians are for Obama, the European's are for Obama, Iran is for Obama, the Palestineans are for Obama, Al-Qaeda is for Obama. I guess the "Debate is over". then again maybe not. Obama shares the world view of Jimmy Carter, the worst president EVER. Obama has less credentials than a peanut farmer to be president. McCain is not my guy, but I will be voting against Socialism and Obama in this election!

Obama doesn't have the most extreme voting record. This is another falsehood spread by the GOP. On balance Obama is something of a moderate. McCain is simply trying to paint him as an extremist because that sells. I mean, obviously, this "news" story made the ticker when there are far, far more important things to worry about...

It would be nice if McCain actually gave us his definition of "socialist" instead just throwing out a word he thinks will scare people.

He should get his campaign out of the gutter.

If Obama is a socialist then this pensioner is a war monger.

Source factscheck.com 3
The McCain campaign claims that Obama voted to raise income taxes on individuals who earn as little as $32,000 per year. That's a lie and wrong.

Socialist, communist...not a great deal of difference! Socialism/communism has NEVER worked anywhere.

Obama is a COMMUNIST!!!!!

PUMA PAC

YES, he is a socialist and a racist. He is unfit and a complete disgrace with all his lies,say anything approach to the white house. I hope Americans are smarter than this phony gives us credit for. He would try to make us believe he can walk on water if he thought he could get away with it.It doesn't take very much to see this guy is trying to "wing it". God help this country.

Guess what MORONS – we are already part socialized!

Do you like social security – they you like "socialist" programs. If you mean is Obama that kind of socialist – maybe – but so is McCain.

Maybe if you Republican greed-mongers weren't so fat you'd be happier.

Obama is to the far left of the democratic party. But more importantly, take a look at his history . . community "organizer" in the South Side of Chicago, 20 year member of a black liberation church where the pastor preached hate and racism, wife's comments about America, his flip-flopping recently on FISA, . . . etc, etc. I think those are the issues that people should be looking at regarding Obama.

Does McWar ever have anything POSITIVE to say?...a true Warmonger

I would rather be rewarded for my hard work than get trampled by megacorps who squeeze every last cent from me and never give back. Why does McDonalds, Walmart, etc... need more money? They didn't make the products, stock the shelves, flip the patties... I'm sick of working myself to death just to make someone else rich.

Not only is Hussein a Socialist, but he's also a Marxist who will grow the government beyond belief, to the point where it controls every aspect of our lives. There is NO WAY mainstream America will elect this radical leftist and put up with the slime that surrounds him.

NO-Bama EVER!

A spade is a spade. not sure how referring to Obama as a socialist is a "personal attack" or "sinking" into the gutter. OBAMA IS A SOCIALIST BY DEFINITION. Has anyone noticed that whenever anyone criticizes Obama for anything, we're told to "move beyond that".
As is, you hate capitalism, you belong to a racist, marxist church and you seek to "change" the basic principles that made America great... "PEOPLE PEOPLE, THESE ARE THE POLITICS OF DIVISION. WE NEED TO GET PAST IT." right, we need to get past any condemnation of Obama for policies and judements that will hurt America. My bad Senator.

Barack...Leader of the Obamunist Party!

McCrypt, YOU are another Bush, having voted 95% with him!!

To Mike-Texas, who wrote...

"Well I do.

Obama is so far LEFT that he might just be left of Socialism.

Just look at his policies.

A vote for OBama is;"

I like how you took the time to write out that long list, and it's clear you don't know anything about Obama OR socialism.

Really, who are you trying to convince?

McSame, is so dillusional, he believes being a captured pow, is somehow declaring you the victor, he believes that promising the very same lies that Bush will suffice. He underestimates the American voter.

Here is McCain's voting record regarding VETERAN'S.

McCain: ‘I Received The Highest Award From Literally Every Veterans Organization In America"

The recognition McCain has received from veterans groups is not "high awards" but failing grades:

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America gave McCain a grade of D for his record of voting against veterans. (By contrast, Obama got a B+.)

Disabled Veterans of America noted McCain’s dismal 20 percent voting record on veterans’ issues. (Obama had an 80 percent.)

In a list of "Key Votes," Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) notes McCain "Voted Against Us" 15 times and "Voted For Us" only 8. (Obama voted for VVA 12 times, and against only once.)

So, if this makes Obama more to the "left", does that mean those that are toward the "right" are against Veteran's benefits?

Wow, McCain pulls another one out of the Karl Rove playbook. What a waste.

Then again, maybe we need a socialist in office to correct what that fascist President of ours has done. (Socialist /= Communist... )

PS to Pat RIot: I think many of the people of Northern Europe would laugh at your characterization that they don't enjoy freedom.

I wonder how it would look of the voting records of McCain and Obama were compared side to side? I wonder who's voting record would show they are more in tune to America and our basic rights under the constitution. It seems to me that every time McCain opens his mouth about voting records that he leaves himself sitting under a heavy light of disparity and misleading statements. I think CNN and fact check should do this and give us a detailed report of their findings.
***Linda from prescot AZ. I have also checked into this and McCain has not fought in any war other than Vietnam and he has not been in a command position that would give him credit for winning any war. So I am kind of curious myself as to his knowledge base for that statement.

McCain go take a nap!!!!

And what about the joke he told about a woman being raped? Not funny at all.

If this does not get posted, that's fine but at least I know someone read it.

What is wron with being a Muslim, or being a Socialist? So much talk of tolerance and inclusion when U.S. citizesn cannot even fathom the idea of having anyone who holds these qualities to engage in national polititics. Yet, this is not about division but about unity. Which unity? Americans need to wake up to the realities that they are more divided than they think are and suppressing those thoughts and emeotion simply by rallying around a candidate with a darker shade of skin colour, as a quick fix isn't going to help in the long run.

Supporting Obama just because people think 'blacks have earned the right' to the position of President of the United States, and not because he can actually adress economic, ideological, social,religious,political and cultural injustices will leave Americans divided more than they can ever imagine.

Post if you wish but I'm not counting on it!

Poor McSame why not talk about your proposed plan much and talk about Obama less we are not scared of Obama we like his ideas and we like the fact that he is spending 90% of his time not on atacking you but telling us his plan.

Drawing attention to voting records is probably not a good plan for you Mr. McCain.

John McSane denounced his country when he was shoot down. McSane do you remember your military training? Death before Dishonor. You Nazi!!!!!!!

McCain is using the old and tired Republican strategy of stating lies and distortions, so that his opponent has to spend his time setting the record straight rather than addressing the issues and the weaknesses of the Republican Party. That worked a couple of times (it got Bush elected, then re-elected), but people are wise to it now, finally. Because McCain has become known for distortions and lies, his credibility is in the toilet. No matter what he says about Obama or anything else for that matter, no one is really listening, other than for the entertainment value.

Enjoy your time in the spotlight while you can, John. In a few months they're going to lock you in the attic like a crazy uncle. With any luck, we'll never hear from you again.

I don't want to work for a living. But you make $100,000 per year. So it's fair if I get half.

But since you are not married with kids, like I am, I should get more. so if we divide your earnings by 5 (you, me, my wife, and two kids), my family should get $80,000 and you can keep your $20,000 so that we are all equal.

Of course we will all have communal healthcare, but since I'm not a very good doctor, you'll have to accept whatever treatment I can give you.

And now we're name-calling. Nice.

At least Obama HAS a voting record. McCain doesn't bother to show up, even for important votes. It is sad when Ted Kennedy can come in from chemo to vote for the Medicare bill and the only Senator that didn't show up was McCain.

He also didn't vote on the GI Bill, but was against it. McCain isn't a socialist, but he is a jerk.

Voters also judge their candidates by how they morph into George Bush. Thats how McCain will be judged come November. This man used to be principled. He's just as far right as he accuses Obama of beng left. Mccain is prostituting himself to every group he's opposed over his career. We should have expected he would change his stripes after the way he changed them when he srtarted cheating on his first wife with the second one because she "wasn't the same woman " after her horrific car accident in Philadelphia. I'm sorry that he spent 6 years in captivity but I agree with with Wesley Clarke when he said that experience alone dosen't qualify him to be President. It appears he was never a maverick at all. He just opposed the Republican adminsitration becasue it was a way to rise above everyone else. He'll apparently say or do anything to get elected.

I don't know if Senator McCain is an inept, senile, war monger, evil, chameleon.

Does anyone else hate the way this site approves comments? My critcisms usually disappear. Why do comments get approved in the middle of things I've read? I think they need a new system!

Dang...
The blog attacks McCain... but nobody looks at the voting record and realizes.... it's a true statement!

Down with facts... just vote Obama... Change for Change sake!

Sneaky and creepy comments, McCain. You are living up to your party's
reputation for shameless smearing!

Whatever your political opinions, let's be clear. Obama IS a socialist. Listen to him talk about "fairness" at the expense of economic growth, his church of 20 years practices a Liberation theology which is based in Marxism – Universal Healthcare – tax the rich and give to the poor – yada yada yada. It all sounds good on paper, but it NEVER works in practice. Obama believes that the government knows how to spend YOUR money better than YOU do. That is the definition of socialism and it has been an abject failure wherever it's been implemented in the world

I never use to believe when you get older you turn to a child now I can see why, Mccain is acting like a child, for God sake he can not finish a sentence with out the mention of Obama. Mr. Mcshame we need to hear what you can do to reverse the failed Bush policy and get Our Country to the right track, Stop bushing Obama everytime only kids do that.

Actually, I've read his early speeches and papers. He's not a socialist. He's a Marxist.

Bob Hussein Akmad Jones – "Let me help you John…….YES HE IS. The man wants to take 55% of my pay check to redistribute as he sees fit and many Americans think that is fine. My wife and I make 300K a year and live in Boston and we are not rich. Yet this man when you throw in his social security raises, medicare and capitol gains is going to get easly over half my check"

Are you kidding me? You make 300k a year and are complaining? It amazes me how many clueless people are here in the US. You think you have it bad...there are people in this country who make 10% and less than what you make in a year and are struggling to get by. We need someone in office who understands that and is willing to do something to help the situation. John McCain wants to keep the Bush tax cuts in place which lets you keep a higher percentage of your pay check then someone making fractions of what you make. In what planet is that a good idea?

Go get in to your luxury SUV and whine about it to your golf buddies. We don't want to hear it here.

hahah mcviagra is holding on for dear life. if this is the only thing he can conjure up, then it's looking pretty optimistic for the obama camp.

If we vote based on the candidates voting record, I'd be surprised if McCain gets any votes at all. And for those of you who are whining about us voting for Obama because he's black... if McCain was black, I'd still vote Barrack!

Love My USA.....I strongly urge you to up your dose of meds.

Is it socialism to help the people of your country? Consider this.

Billions go to Israel every year. The U.S. has poured money into the rebuilding of Iraq. I can't even name all the countries that are beneficiaries of U.S. foreign aid.

And what about health care? Does McCain pay for his own health insurance? No, that's provided by the U.S. taxpayers. McCain and the 534 others enjoy many perks from their jobs in Congress, all paid for by us.

So is it criminal to ask that some of our money be spent to help us? Whether it's a better, fairer health care system or a stronger infrastructure, the American people deserve more from our government. After all, we're the ones footing the bill.

McCain and your neo-con henchmen are a joke. You people are the same folks that are trying to label Franklin Roosevelt a Socialist and are trying to destroy all his great accomplishments such as the New Deal , Social Security and a number of other programs the vast number of Americans want.

Who knows for sure where McCain stands? Is he a neo-con or moderate?

He tries to be whatever is required at the moment. He's courted conservatives and the middle. He stood with Bush but tries to create separation.

He claims to be a maverick, but stands with a lot of the old-school conservatives and many of the sources of America's problems, like Phil Gramm.

He's going to run a clean, non-negative campaign, but goes right at it.

Senator John McCain used to be one of the truly honorable members of the US Senate. But that all ended when he lost his 2000 bid to be the Republican Presidential nominee to Geroge W Bush. Since then, he has totally morphed into a Karl Rovian disciple. In the process, John McCain lost his bearings and became John Mcsame. He will latch on to any Right wing talking points.

McCain + a portion of Rove = Mcsame.

Can McCain tell us whether Czechoslovakia is socialist?

MCain is the man who missed 6 meetings himself on the Senate Armed Services Committee and hasn't cast a vote in 4 months. How rich can it get?! Name calling is for children, Johnny-boy.

It's time for McSame to stop trying to use tactics unrelated to reality and try to speak about issues.

Oh, I forgot, every time he does, he is shown to be so WRONG!!!

Does somebody remember the McCarthy era? Here we go again!

Come On Johnny Boy,
What do you mean? Can you give me specifics? You can just say "his record is more to the left than anyone else" and not say what specific legislation you are talking about.

I think it's a fair question..

Obama's voting record is rather Liberal.
McCain's is rather conservative..

Whomever lands closest to Centrist / Populist will get my vote.
Good hunting men.

I think America is tired of Yahoo's from either far end..

McCain keeps proving what an IDIOT he truly is. This man just keeps putting his ashy foot in his mouth over and over. I mean, it's NO wonder he's quickly losing his strong states. Americans are starting to witness his "true colors" when it comes to women issues, issues about our economy.

HOW can a President NOT be educated and fully in tuned with what's going on in our economy? Dah....just take a look at his buddy Bush, he didn't have a clue and STILL doesn't.

Americans needs to start paying attention to the "warning flags" .

Well, since we are going to extremes...If Obama is a socialist, then you sir, would be a Facist Dictator in the making.

The reporter brought up the word "socialist"–It wasn't McCain who brought it up.

John McCain lost it years ago. Today he is too old and too ignorant of the needs of American citizens to produce an even mildly intelligent response to anything.

Awwww...Come on Mr. McCain. Can't you at least be civil when your chips are down? Calling your opponent a socialist? President Obama doesn't participate in these kind of politcs and that is why he is getting my and so many other Americans votes.
I can imagine McCain addressing a room full of rogue nations in the UN and things not going America's way...McCain opens his mouth and two seconds later chaos and war left and right.
Maintain dignity and diplomacy always!
Obama in 08!

It is painfully obvious that McCain, and his far right friends who are gracing us with their neo fascist comments, don't know what a socialist is. That said, I personally would rather have an intelligent socialist than a senile fascist corporate controlled war monger running things.

this coming from a man who has been ABSENT and hasn't CAST A SINGLE vote in the Senate floor for the most part of this year....

no wonder the senate & congress has the lowest approval rating; and McSame has been there for the last 25 years...What a mcSHAME!

And to top it off, he doesn't even REMEMBER his VOTING records; what memory does he have to question Obama's?

McSame = DOUBLE TALK EXPRESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it seems like mccain,he is running against himself.

More to the left meaning he voted for the interests of the people rather than the interests of industry, he voted for equal rights, he voted for hate-crime legislation, he voted for environmental protections, etc. And that is something to criticize? Should we be happier if he voted more to the right? Do corporations need more? Do we need more war? Do we need more corruption? THANK GOD Obama votes to the left. He can vote even more to the left as far as I'm concerned.

To disgusted Arizonan , I believe McBush has not cast a vote for over one year. Obama 08

Connie from Indiana

Yeah and we don't know if McShame is senile?

I don't know if John McCain is senile. I mean, he thinks Putin is the Prime Minister of Germany and thinks the country of Czechoslovakia still exists (it doesn't, as of 1993).

I thought Red-baiting was a thing of the past? Is John McCain channeling Richard Nixon?

Mike:

There's no need to put "Texas" in your name; just the post would have been enough to figure it out.

Moron.

First McCain said Obama was irresponsible for saying he would attack Al Queida in Pakistan if their was solid intelligence. Since calling Obama 'irresponsilbe' our miliarty has attacked Al Queida 4 times in Pakistan.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless for wanting to set a timetable to get out of Iraq. Next thing you know the sovereign Iraq government demands we set a timetable.

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser for saying he will sit down with leaders of countries unfriendly to the U.S. 3 months later the U.S. successfully appeases and negoitiates with N. Korea ('axis of evil') and they begin to dismantle their nuclear plants.

McCain and Bush call Obama an appeaser and irresponsible for saying he wants direct diplomacy with unfriendly countries rather than threats of war. Just yesterday the State Department announces they are sending a top level official to Iran to sit down and have direct talks.

Obama has been saying Afganistan needs more troops and equipment for a year now while McCain barely mentioned it. Obama makes a big speech about it and McCain follows Obama's coattails and states what Obama has been saying all along.

Who has the judgement?

THIS GUY IS HUMOROUS!

Think about it McCain has voted the majority for Bush policy. However
he can complain about Obama is beyond me. He waits for Obama to
say anything he whatever it is he is the opposite. I am sick and tired of him. How can he has less press coverage than Obama, CNN sure does is it's fair share of giving him press.

BTW, Americans gave $300Billion of their own hard earned money to other Americans, beyond what they paid in taxes.

There is no reason to believe that this would decrease if taxes went down.

Who really wants to live with socialism where property and wealth are redistributed by the government? As it is, we are moving in that direction. Eminent Domain is being used to put up malls and corporate headquarters (Best Buy in MN). Healthcare would be another. While it may seem altruistic to "have everyone benefit", it does not work this way.

Beware of Obama's plans. More government programs just mean you WILL be taxed more. You will have a lower quality of life as you give up the responsibilities of living to the government to decide.

Like in your vote to not have the King Holiday??? Be very careful McSame!!

Can't we please get this election over with so John McCain will just go away!! For someone who aspires to be POTUS, he is incredibly lax in the way he addresses issues and events and this beginning every other sentence with "Senator Obama" is really annoying. This is the 21st century – America needs a 21st century leader!

The whole point of his quote was that McCain wouldn't call him socialist– thereby standing aloof from such name-calling. He simply noted the particulars of Obama's voting record, the same sentiments which have been voiced by Republicans as well as Democrats.

CNN's bias is sickening.

Did anyone hear McCain latest Gorilla rape joke? It is very funny and disparaging to women at the same time. He has such a great sense of humor. He also loves to call Asians funny names. He is sooooo funny. Did you hear his joke about hoping to kill all Iranians. Ha, ha , ha, ha, ha. He is a stand up comedian in his free time. Bet you didn't know that.

He is a socialist and his supporters are littered with people that oppose free market capitalism. I just do not understand why so many of you would invite this into America. It sounds great to have everything provided for you from but you have to give up your freedom. The founded fathers would be irrate if they listened to these ideas. We have lost our Republic.

I am tired of the mess this country is in, it is time for some fresh new ideas. McCain is stuck in a time warp and I not sure were he stands on anything. Keep the american peole focused on Obama and that way nobody will notice McCain. Not This Time!!!!!!!!!

I am posting a comment that i came accross that pretty much sums up the state of this country's economy it reads " republican's economy= privatise the profit and socialize the lost anybody agree with that ?

McCain DOES NOT EVEN KNOW his OWN voting record, so we wouldn't expect him to know Obama's.

McCain sinks lower every day. I can't believe the American people would vote for this man.

I didn't know Obama had a voting record, he always voted Present.

And the American people have no idea where McSame stands because he Flip Flops so much other than the fact that he would continue four more years of the Bush administration.

Get a grip McCain, we have heard all that you think Obama is but the question now is What are you?

You are certainly not a candidate for the White House because you have nothing for that office,no plans for the future, get a life

Say What, there's a reason McCain only talks about Obama's record. He hasn't cast a single Senate vote in roughly 4 months.

I'm trying to figure out, on a daily basis what happened to McCain's talk of a respectful campaign and discussion.
This guy is a toad...TO OLD AND DEMENTED TO HOLD THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT OF THE US.

Sorry my fellow seniors...this guy is bad to the bone.
and by the way "I know how to win wars"....would someone please tell me what wars he has won? I keep looking but can find no facts to back him up.

Old Age

George Bush with Dementia, what a great treat McCain would be.

I love Sen. Sanders and have even worked with him. Obama is no Bernie Sanders. Shame on McCain.

just because the republicans spent us into recession . the trillion dollar war, the banking industry failure no help by Mr gramm, McCains
right hand man. taking fiscal responsibility should not be called socialism.we all will pay for the last 8 years.if you want to call it socialism call it. but we can then call you Ignorant.

change is coming OB 08 !

CHANGE??????? BO – null null – otherwise known as Dr. NO!

"CHANGE"......What I Believe BO's Definition of Change Is!

C = COMMUNISM
H = HATRED
A = ABORTION
N = NEGATIVE
G = GREED
E = ELITISM

"Change" is fleeting! Positive and Negative – Good and Bad. Obama's self-serving "change" born from contempt and controversy, is like a wrecker destroying in a day or two, what it took noble builders – our founding fathers – years to construct.

The tale of the sinister scorpion, mirrors BO's blueprint of deceit.

The scorpion, a poor swimmer, asked the turtle to carry him across the river. "Are you mad?" exclaimed the turtle. "While swimming, you'll sting me and I'll drown."
Laughed the scorpion, "If I sting you, you would drown and I would go down with you. Where is the logic in that?"
"You're right. Hop on!" said the turtle.
Halfway across the river, the scorpion gave the turtle a mighty sting. As they both sank to the bottom, the turtle resignedly asked, "You said there'd be no logic in stinging me. Why did you do it?"
"It has nothing to do with logic," the drowning scorpion replied. "IT'S JUST MY CHARACTER."

MORAL – “IT’S NOT WHAT I SAY, BUT WHAT I DO”

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Is his name McCain or McCarthy? Maybe he doesn't know.
Lets see, do we want a socialist or a dictatorship?
Remember what happened to Mussolini McCain?
The people tore him to pieces in the street.

What did McCain say that was wrong? He said Obama is the most leftist senator based on his voting record, which is a statement that has been said many times even by democrats. He also said he doesn't know if Obama is a socialist. I don't see why this is newsworthy.

@ Helene,

I like your use of irony about a socialist fixing a recession. Socialism doesn't work. Rather than raise people up to aspire to the highest goals like a free market and Capitalism, Socialism brings everyone down to the lowest common denominator.

When the government programs are based on taxing the highest earners the most, and continuing to increase those taxes to the point that they say, why should I work for these other people who do not need to contribute as much but get the same things as I do?

The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics showed that when everyone gets the same exact benefits, food, housing, etc, there is no reason to grow or innovate or even help your neighbor.

Here in America, the unknowns, risks and possibilities gives everyone a chance to have an abundance. Many people that achieve this give back to the community more, and more efficiently than the government ever could.

The term socialist is very old and misused. The old Societ Union said they were Socialist when they were Communist. Is McCain insinuating that Obama is a Communist? No, I don't think so.

Canada, France, and England all have health care for everyone. That is considered a Socialist idea. Lots of countries governments "own" the utilities. That's a socialist idea. In a large country with a lot of people, having health care etc. is a good idea so everyone is taken care of. That's a Socialist idea. There is nothing wrong with universal health care. And if that's a Socialist idea, I'm all for it.

This is becoming ridiculous, when is he going to stop calling Obama names and start respectfully pointing out his differences from Obama?
How can a supposedly muslim with radical friends now be a socialist.
I think we can know fairly refer to you as a Fascist. I don't think I've witnessed a more name-calling campaign as far as I can remember.
and 1 more thing.
Obama does not have to go the IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN to make informed decisions about the area. He's a senator, he has briefings and access to every documents concerning the area.
You advised him to go, now you're claiming the trip is purely political.
STOP THE GAMES and START talk about real issues.
You have a lot of convincing to do, and so far, you're not getting this independent's vote.

Amazing. People criticize McCain for stating the truth about Obama's voting record. How dare he do such a thing in what's left of our democracy?

John McBush has the worst voting record in the senate,google it. But I guess we are better off when McBush does not vote since he votes against bills for veterans , women and most issues that do not benefit his rich friends.I believe I've seen on the news Senator Obama flying to Washington to vote, while John McBush was no where near, like the bill to help Medicare for seniors,also Senator Kennedy came from cancer treatment to vote, no John McBush. Obama 08

Connie from Indiana

McCain said, “Senator Obama has the most extreme record of any member of the United States Senate.”......McShame is a CHAMELEON
don't know when to change his color or shed his old dusty skin!!!!!
here Lately you don't mention what you stand for......your every Sentence begins :Senator OBAMA
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An accusation a day...that's all I ask. Geez! Wonder which one of his advisers suggested he test drive this message. Don't let them get away with it – trying to scare us into voting a for a Republican. Fear or hope. That's your choice. I'm voting hope.

I don't know if McCain is running the respectul campaign he promised to run.

Well I do.

Obama is so far LEFT that he might just be left of Socialism.

Just look at his policies.

A vote for OBama is;

1) a vote for socialism / communism
2) a vote for socialized medicine
3) a vote for special protection for gays and lesbians
4) a vote for racist groups like LaRaza
5) a vote for illegal aliens
6) a vote for welfare and food stamps for illegal aliens
7) a vote for sanctuary cities for illegal aliens
a vote for BIGGER government
9) a vote for extremist liberal judges
10) a vote for defeat in Iraq, we will have to go back
11) a vote against the 2nd amendment
12) a vote against the 1st amendment
13) a vote against family values

These are all qualities of a Socialist.

I would totally support Obama if he was not so bent on wanting to tax me to death......I will say he has some good ideas its just that his definition of "Rich" is way off. I need to take care of my family first financially and his tax plan does not fall in line with that

We had Fascism for 8 years it didn't work ... Let's try Socialism .. LOL (doubt People even know the meaning of Socialism all they do is attribute it to being bad

of course he's a socialist, look only to his voting record period.
we will be supporting all of africa, middle east he knows right where our tax dollars will be goin, and it wont be here

Of course Obama is a socialist. If you think we have a welfare state now, just wait. If he is elected, those of us who have worked hard for what we have will be supporting even more of those who choose not to work at all.

How does he remember obamas voting record when he has missed sooooooo many votes in the senate, And he doesnt even remember his own votes give it a rest mccain you seem very confused i think its time for him to retire.

And we know your voting record too McSame. Nobody can ever accuse you of being pro-soldier or pro-veteran based on your shame full voting record. You are a disgrace to the honor of veterans everywhere. You sold your soul long ago and the evil inside you is just dying to get control of the Presidency. You are a sick old man with morals to match. Go home and find a nice book for someone to read to you. That's an order.

Don't you love how McCain is the guy who kept preaching over and over how he was going to Elevate himself above petty name calling and accusations, and discuss plans and policy...

So far this campaign we've heard plenty of policy ideas and plans from the Obama camp, and a lot of name calling and accusations from McCain.

This is really really low, even for a guy like McCain.

He'll find out the truth about Obama if he checks the internet and Obama's website.

well, just add that to the long list of things you don't know, john mccain.

Does McShame have an answer to anything ??
Where is his advisors, didn't he just change them ???
This guy is a complete MORON
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

McCain's opinion doesn't matter. His only chance for the Presidency is to hopefully make Obama look so weak he looses votes. But it doesn't change the reality. Americans have two choices, a vote for the same ole politics as usual with a continuation of war possibly including Iran in the mix or a brave leap for change with no guarantees and very little information on what kind of change they should expect!

@ NotPayingHillaryDebt , "Socialism is better than Fascism"

WHAT!?

You know. there are other choices, like Libertarian. Why would anyone even consider one of these two "socialist" or "fascist" candidates?
why are people even talking about voting for these candidates who have shown that they do not really want to limit government (well, McCain has done work to reduce-but not enough).

Vote for your freedoms
Barr '08

My Friends – Like McCain would say….It depends on who McCain is talking to. At times he is friends with Bush and sometimes he’s running away form Bush. So to best describe their relationship lets just say they’re frenemies. Anyway McCain is a coward just like his frenemy, why didn’t he call Obama a socialist at the NAACP?

McCain never called him a socialist; he simply stated facts. Where is the personal attack?

McCain said: "All I know is his voting record, and that’s what people usually judge their elected representatives by.” He is absolutely right. And that's precisely why I will not be voting for him in the election, as he has proven – by his voting record – that will be definitely be Bush's third term in guiding this country into further destruction and chaos in too many areas simultaneously. Anybody who will be voting for McCain must be asking for the following: more-for-the-rich economic policies, greater sufferings for the hard-working people of America (particularly the minorities), more young Americans deaths in useless wars that will only profit arms dealers, military industry, and oil companies, much less money for the children of the poor, more bankrupcies of small and mid-size family businesses, further destruction of America's natural resources for the sake of short-term profits of the oil companies, etc. etc.

gov't run healthcare is socialism... so yes Obama is a socailist.

corporate run gov't is fascism... so yes Mcain is a fascist.

too many americans don't understand thier own country's history- so they just let the free, i mean corporate press tell them what to believe.

Oh Johnny boy, you might want to figure out what socialist actually means before you say something like that...I have an idea, use a computer and check it out. Oh wait, you don't know how to...sad in today's day in age.

Yeah, just like we don't know how advanced your Alzheimer's is....but we can speculate!

THIS FOOL WANTS TO SCARE THE STUPID PEOPLE. AFTER WHAT BUSH DID SOCIALISM IS BETTER.

I am shocked at McCain's reply – he well does know that Obama is NOT a socialist but is shamelessly eluding that he might be. But what is more disqusting is McCain's attempt to paint liberal Demorcrats as socialists. I'm a moderate Democrat and believe that Obama is a moderate soul as well, but it wouldn't matter if he were more liberal. McCain just took a slap at the founding fathers values of Democracy and free speech. Shame on him and his so called patriotism.

It's good to know that his voting record, points of view and stance on pertinent issues is the opposite of yours and Republican party.
It's good to know that Barrack Obama does not follow the conservatvie policies of the GOP.

It's good to know that Obama thinks that the government should work for the people and not its own selfish existence.

Why is liberal a bad word in Washington? Why is it when someone says LET'S HELP THE PEOPLE that person is branded as a socialist?

Webster defines the word liberal as: favoring gradual reform, especially political reforms that extend democracy, distribute wealth more evenly, and protect the personal freedom of the individual.

By this definition, We should all be liberal.

And Mr. McCain you, above all people, should know that Barrack Obama is not a Socialist. HE IS THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINIEE THAT WILL BEAT YOU IN NOVEMBER, AND THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!

You can breathe a sigh of relief America, HELP IS ON THE WAY.

OBAMA '08 DEMOCRATS '08 AND FOREVER!

The way Obama speaks, would make me believe that he is a moderate democrat.

The way Obama votes, would make me believe that he is a far left democrat.

I think his voting records indicate that he his leaning towards socialism. He is most definitely not a socialist, but he leans toward it. I guess that's why McCain isn't sure.

So much for straight talk....

This is typical republican spin. There are about 25 different independent organizations that rate how liberal or how conservative each member of congress is. They all use different criteria to evaluate each senator. Out all 25 organizations, only one found Sen. Obama to be the most liberal senator in congress. In fact, his average from all 25 does not put him in the top 10. Meanwhile, the average of all these organizations finds Obama closer to the center than John McCain, but you won't here any media outlets talk about that.

I thought McCain had pledged to keep this election focused on issues, and not on personal smears. This is a ridiculous statement from McCain and deliberately misrepresents Obama. And that claim about Obama being the 'most liberal Senator' has already been debunked and proven that Obama is not extreme. Repeat: Obama is not extreme.

Good ! We need a socialist in this country. Maybe it will save it from complete ruin and recession...

Mc-Idiot has only one line..."Obama is a flip-flopper." Can't he come up with something else? Of course, they are all followed by that stupid grin. I am glad the press thinks he is hilarious, because the public doesn't.

Mc-Idiot, why not address some issues on your own and not ride on the back of Obama by always being negative against him.

We have a lot of issues to solve here in America...why don't you figure out a few answers that aren't pandering...

McCain really makes me want to UPCHUCK! I hate listening to his stupid voice.

deja vu. "Barack is not a muslim, as far as I know." Obama is not a socialist, he's already moved closer to center. Somewhere, Eugene Debs just chuckled.

McSame, you should be worried about your own voting record.

Basically, would I vote for the person who has voted 96% of the time with the Bush administration or the person who has voted a majority of the time against the Bush administration? That is an easy answer.

The future of our country and our world cannot be dependent upon another Republican intellectual midget in the highest office! We are at a breaking point!

I doubt McCain could even define socialism.

YAWN...go back to Bushie McSame!!!

And you said you would run a clean campaign...yah right!!!!

I don't know if McCain understands it's not 1950.

First the scary tactic that he might be a "militant", then he could be a "Muslim" with shady ties, now GOP goes for the "socialist" phobia!!

So McCarthyish...so outdated...so vile.

This is a pointless news article that resembles the tactics of the Red Scares.

What is this guy trying to prove he is not that old by acting like he is 5. Lets just call people names and hope it sticks. Well McCain you are a butthead, and nobody likes a butthead. How's that for name calling?

What ever happened to a respectful campaign, why doesn't this guy worry about himself and addressing his stance on issues instead of worrying about Obama so much...freakin republicans, your days are numbered...you and your smear campaigns that you said you'd stay away from, lieing typical republican...what a WASTE

McCain spents more time talking about Obama than giving solutions. Sounds like he wants to be onboard the train of change....LOL Get over it McCain. The world needs a leader not a War Monger.

Let me help you John.......YES HE IS. The man wants to take 55% of my pay check to redistribute as he sees fit and many Americans think that is fine. My wife and I make 300K a year and live in Boston and we are not rich. Yet this man when you throw in his social security raises, medicare and capitol gains is going to get easly over half my check

Funny how Barack Obama continues to campaign with a plan for Iraq, a plan for the economy, a plan for health care, and all John McCain can do is call him names and criticize.

Does John McCain have any kind of plan to sell us, or is he just going to insult his way into the White House?

Pretty close to a socialist I would say

Sounds like Hillary's, "As far as I know, Barack Obama isn't a muslim.".....pathetic McCain!!

Listening to McCain gripe and complain all the time really makes him look and sound like a cranky old man who does nothing but sit around and complain. He really needs to find someone to move him into a more positive direction – give people a reason to want to like and follow him. Who wants to deal with a perpetual malcontent!

At least someone finally asked the question! Of course he is!!

here we go with another label!!! The GOP is pathetic...still trying to find a label that will stick. Good luck! Kinda like Hillary's "he's not a muslum as far as I know."

yes, because when you vote on a bill you actually vote along a qualitative spectrum. It isn't just a yes or a no, there are degrees to the yes and the no. And apparantly you can go more left or right on a specific issue depending on how emphatically you vote yes or no. John McCain, if I only had a dime for every one of your lies... gas prices wouldn't mean a thing to me.

Asked if he thought Obama was a socialist, McCain answered: “I don’t know. All I know is his voting record, and that’s what people usually judge their elected representatives by.”

McCain doesn't even know his own voting record, how can he be expected to know Obama's.

Again, politics of fear. He'll say anything to get ahead.

This is the same man who promised to elevate the process and not use personal attacks?! Calling or alluding to someone as a socialist is about as low as a person can go in this country. Keep it up McCain, you will truly get our base fully energized to keep you and your ignorant kind out of the White House.

McCain answered: “I don’t know. All I know is his voting record, and that’s what people usually judge their elected representatives by.”

Well someone should take a look at yours especially the women ... You have done nothing for Women ... + voting 95% with Bush

Socialism is better than Fascism

How does he know Obama's record when he can't even remember his?...Seriously!

A socialist??? Something else John doesn't know anything about. So why even open your mouth.......

I don't no if Obama is a socialist... The question that should have been posed to McSame ... Senator McCain are you a Facist?

That's nice coming from someone who can't even remember his own voting record!!

The man is losing it!!! Wake up America!

McCain keeps sinking lower and lower, that is so beneath him to say, how deperate

im so dissapointed in him...can we trust mccain's words when he said he was going to run a decent campaing, but he's not?!?!

CAN'T TRUST MCCBUSH!!!