Comments on: McCain skewers Obama's judgement on war in speech to vets http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bob Jensen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457390 Bob Jensen Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:22:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457390 McCain's claim that the 'surge' is responsible for the decline in violence in Iraq and anyone who disagrees is being disrespectful to our troops'. In the British zone of occupation in southern Iraq, the UK followed Obama's plan. Instead of a troop surge the UK began to withdraw from their occupation zone in 2007 and while the UK was withdrawing and turning oer operations to the Iraqi army and security forces, violence in southern Iraq has also declined at the same rate as the decline in violence in US occupied Iraq. Someone at CNN ought to ask McCain or his surrogates how explains the 'victory' in southern Iraq which followed Obama's withdrawel plan. McCain's claim that the 'surge' is responsible for the decline in violence in Iraq and anyone who disagrees is being disrespectful to our troops'.

In the British zone of occupation in southern Iraq, the UK followed Obama's plan. Instead of a troop surge the UK began to withdraw from their occupation zone in 2007 and while the UK was withdrawing and turning oer operations to the Iraqi army and security forces, violence in southern Iraq has also declined at the same rate as the decline in violence in US occupied Iraq.

Someone at CNN ought to ask McCain or his surrogates how explains the 'victory' in southern Iraq which followed Obama's withdrawel plan.

]]> By: Timothy, http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457344 Timothy, Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:07:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457344 John mcain surely loves war. Being victorious doesnt mean running down ur economy funding a war and success doesnt mean building another country when ur own country requires much effort too. Am sure the is something in iraq that surely the rep love more than their country John mcain surely loves war. Being victorious doesnt mean running down ur economy funding a war and success doesnt mean building another country when ur own country requires much effort too. Am sure the is something in iraq that surely the rep love more than their country

]]> By: Don Hiller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457236 Don Hiller Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:57:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457236 HELLO!!!! Is CNN blog 'moderation' shut down for the afternoon and night? No one even to say 'comments are closed for this article (becuse none were acceptable')? HELLO!!!! Is CNN blog 'moderation' shut down for the afternoon and night? No one even to say 'comments are closed for this article (becuse none were acceptable')?

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457199 Bill Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:06:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457199 After 26 yrs in the senate, McCain has nothing left to run on except negativity. He may be a hero, decorated with all the scars of honor, but this nation was founded on the creative tension of its potentiality. Yes, this is America that dares the glory yet to come. And I will role that dice, for the young, athletic, constitutional law professor, civil rights attorney, community organizer, writer, junior senator, celebrity. After 26 yrs in the senate, McCain has nothing left to run on except negativity. He may be a hero, decorated with all the scars of honor, but this nation was founded on the creative tension of its potentiality. Yes, this is America that dares the glory yet to come.

And I will role that dice, for the young, athletic, constitutional law professor, civil rights attorney, community organizer, writer, junior senator, celebrity.

]]> By: Randy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457197 Randy Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:05:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457197 War is good, killing is a great way to bring about peace, lying, negativity and mistruths. McCain sounds sooooo old school and a great example why people hate our government. It's time for a change and McCain isn't going to provide it. War is good, killing is a great way to bring about peace, lying, negativity and mistruths. McCain sounds sooooo old school and a great example why people hate our government. It's time for a change and McCain isn't going to provide it.

]]> By: Veterans for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457196 Veterans for Obama Sun, 10 Aug 2008 01:04:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457196 McCain ought to be ashamed of himself. He is running the dirtiest campaign I have ever witnessed. He is probabsly the most dishonest candidate I have ever seen. I used to be a republican prior to his dishonest fight against Mitt Romney where he continuously lied to get Romney to drop out of the race. He is now doing the same to Obama, but this time it will backfire in his face. McCain ought to be ashamed of himself. He is running the dirtiest campaign I have ever witnessed. He is probabsly the most dishonest candidate I have ever seen. I used to be a republican prior to his dishonest fight against Mitt Romney where he continuously lied to get Romney to drop out of the race. He is now doing the same to Obama, but this time it will backfire in his face.

]]> By: Dawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457195 Dawn Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:58:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457195 What John McCain doesn't mention is the fact that he voted for the war that never should have happened to beging with. He's one of those responsible for our troops being there. Iraq is rolling in oil money and he makes no mention of what it costs every tax paying citizen in this country to continue to support Iraq when they are capable of doing it themselves. I doubt very much if Obama's vote meant that he no longer would support the troops but rather he doesn't support the McCain Bush love for war. The intent for starting a war from the beginning was to control Iraq's oil. That didn't happen and it's not going to. How dumb does he believe the public to be? A vote for McCain is four more long years of Bush strategy. God help us if that happens! What John McCain doesn't mention is the fact that he voted for the war that never should have happened to beging with. He's one of those responsible for our troops being there. Iraq is rolling in oil money and he makes no mention of what it costs every tax paying citizen in this country to continue to support Iraq when they are capable of doing it themselves. I doubt very much if Obama's vote meant that he no longer would support the troops but rather he doesn't support the McCain Bush love for war. The intent for starting a war from the beginning was to control Iraq's oil. That didn't happen and it's not going to. How dumb does he believe the public to be? A vote for McCain is four more long years of Bush strategy. God help us if that happens!

]]> By: Mark, B'ham., Al. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457193 Mark, B'ham., Al. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:53:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457193 Obama was raised on Chicago Liberal Politics so they are still of the Post Viet Nam Era Democrats who would rather "Loss a War" rather than fight to win because it is not politically correct to kill your enemies. You think the rules aof warfare are too restrictive now, our Troops will being dying by greater numbers under democratic rules. Do not stick Clintons actions in there because if we had to fight a ground war in the Balkans we would have lost probably more than we have in Iraq and Afganistan together. Look at the rules of not being able to kill a tank from the air because it is next to a house or school! McCain wants to do what it takes to win on the battlefield, Obama doesn't. I have seen it in thier speeches on the wars. Obama was raised on Chicago Liberal Politics so they are still of the Post Viet Nam Era Democrats who would rather "Loss a War" rather than fight to win because it is not politically correct to kill your enemies. You think the rules aof warfare are too restrictive now, our Troops will being dying by greater numbers under democratic rules. Do not stick Clintons actions in there because if we had to fight a ground war in the Balkans we would have lost probably more than we have in Iraq and Afganistan together. Look at the rules of not being able to kill a tank from the air because it is next to a house or school! McCain wants to do what it takes to win on the battlefield, Obama doesn't. I have seen it in thier speeches on the wars.

]]> By: Paul in Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457192 Paul in Dallas Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:52:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457192 OK, Senator McCain. We've got it now, it's clear. Even to people like me, from Texas. All you know and can talk about is war, war, war. You want perpetual wars. You're unhappy if there is no war. But this isn't about the war any more. There is no money. We, as a nation, have never been further in debt. Many Americans are having difficulty making a living with sky-rocketing energy costs and the state of the economy. You've lost touch. I don't think Cheney even likes war this much. Well maybe just a little bit more. It's time to man up and belly-up-to-the-bar and talk about how your vision is better than Senator Obama's. Many of of us aren't desiring a future with continuous, perpetual war. And for God's sake hire some new PR people. The nanny-nanny poo-poo ads about Obama are incomprehensibly foolish---the Anti-Christ? That's an all time low. I'm just scared how low you will go. But, no doubt, you have a few tricks up your sleeve. OK, Senator McCain. We've got it now, it's clear. Even to people like me, from Texas. All you know and can talk about is war, war, war. You want perpetual wars. You're unhappy if there is no war. But this isn't about the war any more. There is no money. We, as a nation, have never been further in debt. Many Americans are having difficulty making a living with sky-rocketing energy costs and the state of the economy. You've lost touch. I don't think Cheney even likes war this much. Well maybe just a little bit more. It's time to man up and belly-up-to-the-bar and talk about how your vision is better than Senator Obama's. Many of of us aren't desiring a future with continuous, perpetual war. And for God's sake hire some new PR people. The nanny-nanny poo-poo ads about Obama are incomprehensibly foolish-the Anti-Christ? That's an all time low. I'm just scared how low you will go. But, no doubt, you have a few tricks up your sleeve.

]]> By: Will, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457191 Will, NJ Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:52:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457191 The point was to block funding so they would have to remove troops, it was McCain and his wardogs that kept the troops in Iraq while they were unprepared. The point was to block funding so they would have to remove troops, it was McCain and his wardogs that kept the troops in Iraq while they were unprepared.

]]> By: Stacie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457190 Stacie Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:52:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457190 What the fails to mention is that the original troop funding bills were vetoed by the president. Obama only voted against Bushes version. Unfortunately for McCain, it is also in Americas best interest to get our troops home as soon as possible. Meaning that McCain's political interests are opposed to our national interests, while Obama's are in agreement. What the fails to mention is that the original troop funding bills were vetoed by the president. Obama only voted against Bushes version.

Unfortunately for McCain, it is also in Americas best interest to get our troops home as soon as possible. Meaning that McCain's political interests are opposed to our national interests, while Obama's are in agreement.

]]> By: edm http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457189 edm Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:51:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457189 mccain represents an administration,not Americans.guess sending troops to die needlessly based on personal reasoning shows the quality of a good commander in chief.Antique mentality! mccain represents an administration,not Americans.guess sending troops to die needlessly based on personal reasoning shows the quality of a good commander in chief.Antique mentality!

]]> By: Ian MacIsaac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457187 Ian MacIsaac Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:48:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457187 *Sigh* Lie all you want, McCain. But I warn you, when you lose this election--and all signs point to an Obama presidency--you're not going to have much of a reputation left. *Sigh* Lie all you want, McCain. But I warn you, when you lose this election–and all signs point to an Obama presidency–you're not going to have much of a reputation left.

]]> By: lovable liberal http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457186 lovable liberal Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:48:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457186 If we're going to hear John McCain's theme of the day every day even when he repeats himself, shouldn't we hear Barack Obama's theme of the day even when he repeats himself? Why is this a story? It's not new. If we're going to hear John McCain's theme of the day every day even when he repeats himself, shouldn't we hear Barack Obama's theme of the day even when he repeats himself?

Why is this a story? It's not new.

]]> By: JAJA FROM DR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457184 JAJA FROM DR Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:47:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457184 georgia is pulling out of Irag because of the recent escalation of fighting with Russia. what does that tells mccain? there is so much going on in the world.go nuts in irag and watch the whole world boil in pots of negligence. georgia is pulling out of Irag because of the recent escalation of fighting with Russia. what does that tells mccain? there is so much going on in the world.go nuts in irag and watch the whole world boil in pots of negligence.

]]> By: Maggie VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457182 Maggie VT Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:46:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457182 I am so sick of listening to this guy tell his lies. He has no credibilty left. I am so sick of listening to this guy tell his lies. He has no credibilty left.

]]> By: Patriot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457179 Patriot Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:45:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457179 Also, You want to ask him about his Judgement and decision making on sending us in unequiped and trained for the second war. The first War we won against Suddam's Army, now we are fighting a second War (Civil War) that no one was prepared for.HUMVEEs with light or no armor, vest, etc..Where was his Commander and Chief Judgment in supporting us! Also,
You want to ask him about his Judgement and decision making on sending us in unequiped and trained for the second war. The first War we won against Suddam's Army, now we are fighting a second War (Civil War) that no one was prepared for.HUMVEEs with light or no armor, vest, etc..Where was his Commander and Chief Judgment in supporting us!

]]> By: Eric in Calif. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457178 Eric in Calif. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:42:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457178 Who the hell is McCain kidding?? Support for the troops means not putting them in harm's way which is what he supported. Obama needs to focus in on that point and keep repeating it. Americans have shown themselves to be that stupid and short sighted. Who the hell is McCain kidding?? Support for the troops means not putting them in harm's way which is what he supported. Obama needs to focus in on that point and keep repeating it. Americans have shown themselves to be that stupid and short sighted.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457177 Farrell, Houston, Tx Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:41:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457177 John McCain supported the Iraq war but didn't support our troops on the ground when the Generals asked for better equipment and Rumsfeld denied them stating you go to war with what you have. John McCain said nothing and thousands of brave soldiers died whose lives could have been saved. John McCain didn't support the GI bill, the stimulous checks for veterans and he sat in Washington for 30 years in the midst of disgrace of Walter Reed Hospital for veterans. A POW of all of people should know the importance of supporting our troops and veterans and not expect support just because he is a POW. John McCain supported the Iraq war but didn't support our troops on the ground when the Generals asked for better equipment and Rumsfeld denied them stating you go to war with what you have. John McCain said nothing and thousands of brave soldiers died whose lives could have been saved. John McCain didn't support the GI bill, the stimulous checks for veterans and he sat in Washington for 30 years in the midst of disgrace of Walter Reed Hospital for veterans. A POW of all of people should know the importance of supporting our troops and veterans and not expect support just because he is a POW.

]]> By: laurence http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457176 laurence Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:41:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457176 this man really is senile! this man really is senile!

]]> By: dnick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457174 dnick Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:40:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457174 That's right, McCain knows what Obama doesn't, that it doesn't matter if you're losing, you never stop, never stop. Don't stop when they don't want you there anymore. Don't stop when your economy goes to the toilet (and theirs has a surplus). Don't stop when you realize that you're fighting a generation of people who hate us because we fight people who hate us. Don't even stop when you find out that the whole reason you started was a sham. Because, as long as we're still fighting, the person who sent us there isn't wrong yet, and hasn't failed yet, and we still have enough time to elect someone who will keep going until we're fighting every country in the middle east and people don't remember what started it. That's right, McCain knows what Obama doesn't, that it doesn't matter if you're losing, you never stop, never stop. Don't stop when they don't want you there anymore. Don't stop when your economy goes to the toilet (and theirs has a surplus). Don't stop when you realize that you're fighting a generation of people who hate us because we fight people who hate us. Don't even stop when you find out that the whole reason you started was a sham. Because, as long as we're still fighting, the person who sent us there isn't wrong yet, and hasn't failed yet, and we still have enough time to elect someone who will keep going until we're fighting every country in the middle east and people don't remember what started it.

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457172 James Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:37:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457172 Thanks to Bush and McCain's strategy, we have lost over 4000 of our best and bravest young men and women in the Iraq war. Over 1000 of those occurred after the famous "surge" of John McCain. He knows how to make war, but does he know how to make peace? Thanks to Bush and McCain's strategy, we have lost over 4000 of our best and bravest young men and women in the Iraq war. Over 1000 of those occurred after the famous "surge" of John McCain. He knows how to make war, but does he know how to make peace?

]]> By: Stephen in Red Bluff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457171 Stephen in Red Bluff Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:37:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457171 McCain may have cast a rare vote to fund the surge (where is the poll that asks Americans how tired we are of hearing him use this word??), but what about the GI Bill? What about help for those veterans who have finished their active duty and now require longterm help and support?? How can he present himself to disabled American veterans and walk away unscathed?? McCain may have cast a rare vote to fund the surge (where is the poll that asks Americans how tired we are of hearing him use this word??), but what about the GI Bill? What about help for those veterans who have finished their active duty and now require longterm help and support??

How can he present himself to disabled American veterans and walk away unscathed??

]]> By: Itoldyouso http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457170 Itoldyouso Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:34:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457170 Mccain is just another Republican I don't want in office. Same old story - Iraq was a justified military action based on Bush/Cheney lies. Both should be impeached for treason. And McCain is either too stupid to understand Middle eastern politics or he is just another war monger. Mccain is just another Republican I don't want in office. Same old story – Iraq was a justified military action based on Bush/Cheney lies. Both should be impeached for treason. And McCain is either too stupid to understand Middle eastern politics or he is just another war monger.

]]> By: ML - California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457168 ML - California Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:32:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457168 The two candidates are fighting between themselves too much and with the conventions just weeks away, what can the people expect? Is this election just aout those two? What about the country and what about Americans? The two candidates are fighting between themselves too much and with the conventions just weeks away, what can the people expect? Is this election just aout those two? What about the country and what about Americans?

]]> By: kennywest http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457166 kennywest Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:30:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457166 Obama makes me think , McCain just makes me think about getting old. Obama makes me think , McCain just makes me think about getting old.

]]> By: Don Hiller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457165 Don Hiller Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:28:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457165 OK, so let me get this straight. BO was AGAINST it (before his opinion had any national significance); then voted FOR monetary support many times; UNTIL his NEGATIVE 'surge vote' which as he had probably surmised MIGHT work; but NOT in his political favor. Yup, I think I've got it ALL figured out now...... OK, so let me get this straight. BO was AGAINST it (before his opinion had any national significance); then voted FOR monetary support many times; UNTIL his NEGATIVE 'surge vote' which as he had probably surmised MIGHT work; but NOT in his political favor. Yup, I think I've got it ALL figured out now......

]]> By: Rod http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457163 Rod Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:23:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457163 It is just amazing how McCain continues to attacks Obama on this old fashion way, I hope the American public do not fall for the same old politics of yesterday, it is time to wake up and request our politics to act like gown ups, and worry about his/hers own proposals and about his/hers own campaign, it is time to change the way politics work, and by the way I am an independent and have not made my choice yet. It is just amazing how McCain continues to attacks Obama on this old fashion way, I hope the American public do not fall for the same old politics of yesterday, it is time to wake up and request our politics to act like gown ups, and worry about his/hers own proposals and about his/hers own campaign, it is time to change the way politics work, and by the way I am an independent and have not made my choice yet.

]]> By: Louise from Canada http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457162 Louise from Canada Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:22:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457162 I'm sorry I don't have anything positive to say about McCain. He seems pathetic as he should be talking about what is good about himself instead of most often attacking Obama. Perhaps he knows, like most informed people, that Obama is the GOOD person for the United States of America and he, McCain, is NOT. I watched McCain on The View the other day and while he may be a nice elderly man, his ideas are not good and he should not lead your country. I say to our American neighbours, look for the good, and that good is Barack Obama. I have had many discussions about your election and the Canadians I spoke with were unamimous in wanting Obama as the next President! So vote smart, Americans. I'm sorry I don't have anything positive to say about McCain. He seems pathetic as he should be talking about what is good about himself instead of most often attacking Obama. Perhaps he knows, like most informed people, that Obama is the GOOD person for the United States of America and he, McCain, is NOT. I watched McCain on The View the other day and while he may be a nice elderly man, his ideas are not good and he should not lead your country.
I say to our American neighbours, look for the good, and that good is Barack Obama. I have had many discussions about your election and the Canadians I spoke with were unamimous in wanting Obama as the next President! So vote smart, Americans.

]]> By: DR. YES http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457161 DR. YES Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:22:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457161 mcC sure does try to twist everything to what people want to hear.obama tells the truth. mcC sure does try to twist everything to what people want to hear.obama tells the truth.

]]> By: gl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457160 gl Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:22:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457160 Talk about judgement - We are fighit the wrong war. Afghan needs more surge right now. Talk about judgement – We are fighit the wrong war. Afghan needs more surge right now.

]]> By: Belle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457159 Belle Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:20:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457159 Sooo...the spin continues..... Sooo...the spin continues.....

]]> By: braggingrights http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457157 braggingrights Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:20:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457157 First, Mcain should explain why they wedged war on false premises. There is no way someone can win un justified war! Mcain should remember that over we have lost over 4000 souls of brave men and women. In addittion hes voted against every bill to help the ordinary veterans who were not lucky to have been born in the Admiral family. Mcain is the greatest looser in the 21st century no offence but we dont need yester war mongering ideas. So please just shut up Mcain or lead a decent campaign. In addition can you expalin to the American public whether Iraq war was just a war or just war? First, Mcain should explain why they wedged war on false premises. There is no way someone can win un justified war! Mcain should remember that over we have lost over 4000 souls of brave men and women. In addittion hes voted against every bill to help the ordinary veterans who were not lucky to have been born in the Admiral family. Mcain is the greatest looser in the 21st century no offence but we dont need yester war mongering ideas. So please just shut up Mcain or lead a decent campaign. In addition can you expalin to the American public whether Iraq war was just a war or just war?

]]> By: Tennisguypitt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457155 Tennisguypitt Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:16:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457155 You need to stop lying McBush. Barack has been in favor of troop benefits, didn't you veto the GI bill? Obama '08 You need to stop lying McBush. Barack has been in favor of troop benefits, didn't you veto the GI bill?

Obama '08

]]> By: Patriot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457153 Patriot Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:10:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457153 How Many votes has McCain missed, He didn't support the GI Bill this time and how many other times has he voted against GI bills. He, Bush, and Former Defense Secretary were aginst our pay increases everytime, but it was the other house and senate congressmen and women that supported us! Someone ask him about that How Many votes has McCain missed,
He didn't support the GI Bill this time and how many other times has he voted against GI bills. He, Bush, and Former Defense Secretary were aginst our pay increases everytime, but it was the other house and senate congressmen and women that supported us! Someone ask him about that

]]> By: Hollis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457151 Hollis Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:07:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457151 I'm afraid Mr McCain has become one tired, pitiful old man.... I'm afraid Mr McCain has become one tired, pitiful old man....

]]> By: VETERANS FOR TRUTH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457149 VETERANS FOR TRUTH Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:05:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457149 WHY SHOULD WE BELIEVE MCCAIN SINCE HE HAVE VOTED BILL AFTER BILL AGAINST VETERAN BENEFITS! WHY SHOULD WE BELIEVE MCCAIN SINCE HE HAVE VOTED BILL AFTER BILL AGAINST VETERAN BENEFITS!

]]> By: Gary Preston, Annandale, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457150 Gary Preston, Annandale, VA Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:05:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457150 Here's the problem. As a political opportunitst, noi one stands ahead of Sen McCain. Senator Obama has been absolutely corret on every vote, to include the new Gi Education Bill and the timetable for withdrawalk from Iraq. What really disappoint me, as a military veteran with over 25 years of service and two sons in Iraq, is that sen McCain is such a pathetic model for military and American citizens, I was an avid supporter of Sen McCain in 2000. I don't even recognize this facsimile of a McCain that is running for president today. And you be the judge. Do we need tyhe rest of the world lining us and looking up to us, or do we just continue to spit in the faces and go it alone. Eventudally, however, it won't merely be on the shoulders of our best, the brave men and women of the armed forces, eventually it will affect all of us. It's probably time to institute a national draft so that WE and ALL in it together! Here's the problem. As a political opportunitst, noi one stands ahead of Sen McCain. Senator Obama has been absolutely corret on every vote, to include the new Gi Education Bill and the timetable for withdrawalk from Iraq. What really disappoint me, as a military veteran with over 25 years of service and two sons in Iraq, is that sen McCain is such a pathetic model for military and American citizens, I was an avid supporter of Sen McCain in 2000. I don't even recognize this facsimile of a McCain that is running for president today. And you be the judge. Do we need tyhe rest of the world lining us and looking up to us, or do we just continue to spit in the faces and go it alone. Eventudally, however, it won't merely be on the shoulders of our best, the brave men and women of the armed forces, eventually it will affect all of us. It's probably time to institute a national draft so that WE and ALL in it together!

]]> By: gl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457148 gl Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:04:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457148 McCain is Insance! All this sick man can talk about is a war that will should not have been fighit in the first place. More on already McShame! McCain is Insance! All this sick man can talk about is a war that will should not have been fighit in the first place. More on already McShame!

]]> By: FL4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457147 FL4Obama Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:03:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457147 Many Americans understand Obama's judgment has been correct on Iraq from the start. There is another way to look at McCain's misguided claim. In retrospect, McCain chose a path of failure and retreat for America over the path of success and victory from the original mission in Afghanistan. Many Americans understand Obama's judgment has been correct on Iraq from the start.

There is another way to look at McCain's misguided claim. In retrospect, McCain chose a path of failure and retreat for America over the path of success and victory from the original mission in Afghanistan.

]]> By: Valentin Hernandez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457146 Valentin Hernandez Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:02:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457146 McCain voted against senator Jim Webb's GI bill then with the help of George W. Bush took credit for it. Later when confronted by a Vietnam veteran about his dismal record on veterans' issues, he did the beltway two-step, shamelessly slammed the honorable Senator Webb and continued to lie about his support from veteran organizations. It does not surprise me that he would lie to my fellow veterans. What does surprise me is that any veteran would vote for him. McCain voted against senator Jim Webb's GI bill then with the help of George W. Bush took credit for it. Later when confronted by a Vietnam veteran about his dismal record on veterans' issues, he did the beltway two-step, shamelessly slammed the honorable Senator Webb and continued to lie about his support from veteran organizations. It does not surprise me that he would lie to my fellow veterans. What does surprise me is that any veteran would vote for him.

]]> By: JED http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457145 JED Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:02:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457145 Everytime I read an article or listen to McCain, I keep asking myself , is he is fit to be President of the USA? Is he fit to lead? How would he handle the Senate? This has nothing to do with age, just think Reagan. Everytime I read an article or listen to McCain, I keep asking myself , is he is fit to be President of the USA? Is he fit to lead? How would he handle the Senate? This has nothing to do with age, just think Reagan.

]]> By: CAW in MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457143 CAW in MD Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:02:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457143 Yeah boy, that Obama sure is a girlie-man. He didn't think the surge would work, and then -- the gall! -- he voted not to fund something he didn't think would work. Wow, that's just outside the pale -- voting your beliefs. And for the folks who think that shows Obama has bad judgement -- he was exactly right when he said that the surge appears to have helped, but a) there was other stuff going on before the surge that arguably had as much of an effect if not more, and b) nobody knows where we'd be if we'd tried his strategy. I can't believe Americans are falling for this tripe from McCain... Yeah boy, that Obama sure is a girlie-man. He didn't think the surge would work, and then - the gall! - he voted not to fund something he didn't think would work.

Wow, that's just outside the pale - voting your beliefs.

And for the folks who think that shows Obama has bad judgement - he was exactly right when he said that the surge appears to have helped, but a) there was other stuff going on before the surge that arguably had as much of an effect if not more, and b) nobody knows where we'd be if we'd tried his strategy.

I can't believe Americans are falling for this tripe from McCain...

]]> By: Democrat for John McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457142 Democrat for John McCain Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:01:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457142 This true that Barack is kid and he has no experience. We cannot trust his judgment. Sorry. This true that Barack is kid and he has no experience. We cannot trust his judgment. Sorry.

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457140 Mike Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:01:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457140 Awfully hypocritical considering John McCain skipped close to a dozen votes on Iraq, and on at least another 10 occasions, he voted against arming and equipping the troops, providing adequate rest for the troops between deployments and for health care or other benefits for veterans. Why does John McCain hate the military? Awfully hypocritical considering John McCain skipped close to a dozen votes on Iraq, and on at least another 10 occasions, he voted against arming and equipping the troops, providing adequate rest for the troops between deployments and for health care or other benefits for veterans.

Why does John McCain hate the military?

]]> By: gl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457141 gl Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:01:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457141 McShame have no economy plans for us Americas that why McShame continue to talk about an a poplur war. It have nothing to offer the America people by WAR AND SURGE! McShame have no economy plans for us Americas that why McShame continue to talk about an a poplur war. It have nothing to offer the America people by WAR AND SURGE!

]]> By: gl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457136 gl Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:58:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457136 Why is McShame telling all these lies about Obama. This man is sick. Why is McShame telling all these lies about Obama. This man is sick.

]]> By: Chipster http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457135 Chipster Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:57:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457135 Sen. McCain shouldn't talk about judgment since his positions have been completely reversed over the last 4 years. Misrepresenting Sen. Obama's record won't win many points with voters who know that Sen. McCain has voted against benefits for veterans. Sen. McCain's post high school education was paid with the GI Bill but he voted against reinstating that benefit for todays veterans. He refused to support health care benefits for National Guard members returning from Iraq with the same treatment as other Iraq War veterans. Overall McCain's failure to support our veterans is disgraceful. Sen. McCain shouldn't talk about judgment since his positions have been completely reversed over the last 4 years. Misrepresenting Sen. Obama's record won't win many points with voters who know that Sen. McCain has voted against benefits for veterans. Sen. McCain's post high school education was paid with the GI Bill but he voted against reinstating that benefit for todays veterans. He refused to support health care benefits for National Guard members returning from Iraq with the same treatment as other Iraq War veterans. Overall McCain's failure to support our veterans is disgraceful.

]]> By: Pete from Las Vegas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457132 Pete from Las Vegas Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:54:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457132 Many TRUE AMERICAN VETERANS have spoken out against McCain and his unwillingness to REALLY support the troops. I have heard many say that McCain is a phony when it comes to helping the troops. They go on to say that McCain is more concerned about big business and lobbyists. His visit to this state has had little coverage and many are waiting for him to leave. Many TRUE AMERICAN VETERANS have spoken out against McCain and his unwillingness to REALLY support the troops. I have heard many say that McCain is a phony when it comes to helping the troops. They go on to say that McCain is more concerned about big business and lobbyists. His visit to this state has had little coverage and many are waiting for him to leave.

]]> By: Bob Leland http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/09/mccain-skewers-obamas-judgement-on-war-in-speech-to-vets/#comment-1457131 Bob Leland Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:54:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=11981#comment-1457131 Mc Cain is all for sacrificing American's lives for as long as it takes. This macho attitude is what got us into the Iraq mess. We need to get on with or lives. Let them duke it out. Mc Cain is all for sacrificing American's lives for as long as it takes. This macho attitude is what got us into the Iraq mess. We need to get on with or lives. Let them duke it out.

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