Comments on: Obama ad: McCain's Iraq policies harm the U.S. economy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: KG http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1470029 KG Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:26:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1470029 Has any of you liberal Democrats noticed that Obama has gone from an immediate withdrawal in Iraq, to a withdrawal by 2010, to a drawdown as conditions on the ground warrant (Bush's policy), to now ending the war responsibly? How's that for being sure how to handle a crisis? What's Obama's Iraq policy tomorrow going to look like? The man's a political novice. Changes like the wind. Has any of you liberal Democrats noticed that Obama has gone from an immediate withdrawal in Iraq, to a withdrawal by 2010, to a drawdown as conditions on the ground warrant (Bush's policy), to now ending the war responsibly? How's that for being sure how to handle a crisis? What's Obama's Iraq policy tomorrow going to look like? The man's a political novice. Changes like the wind.

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469994 Peter (CA) Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:24:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469994 For those of you not paying attention at home: McCain himself said he would continue 95% of Bush's policies. He was trying to suck up to Rush, Hannity, O'Reilly and their mindless zombies so that everyone would accept he is a conservative. I agree with you Dave, we should look at these posts. The ones that insult Obama calling him the Messiah and the ones insulting his supporters by calling them Obamabots, stupid, and mindless liberals. Pretty hateful stuff from "values voters". For those of you not paying attention at home: McCain himself said he would continue 95% of Bush's policies. He was trying to suck up to Rush, Hannity, O'Reilly and their mindless zombies so that everyone would accept he is a conservative.

I agree with you Dave, we should look at these posts. The ones that insult Obama calling him the Messiah and the ones insulting his supporters by calling them Obamabots, stupid, and mindless liberals.
Pretty hateful stuff from "values voters".

]]> By: Barack the Tele-promp-ter Messiah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469986 Barack the Tele-promp-ter Messiah Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:23:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469986 Obamanomics: Step 1. If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. If it stops moving, subsidize it. Step 2. If you get out of bed in the morning, you are to be taxed until you stop getting out of bed. All this is done to support those who refuse to get out of bed. Got your pillow and your Teddy? Obamanomics:

Step 1. If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. If it stops moving, subsidize it.

Step 2. If you get out of bed in the morning, you are to be taxed until you stop getting out of bed. All this is done to support those who refuse to get out of bed. Got your pillow and your Teddy?

]]> By: Brian - Trinidad http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469939 Brian - Trinidad Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:19:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469939 Why can't Obama tell us how he's going to do all those things he's promising?Are we supposed to believe that he is just going to 'messiah' these things into reality? Why can't Obama tell us how he's going to do all those things he's promising?Are we supposed to believe that he is just going to 'messiah' these things into reality?

]]> By: Que Quedas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469914 Que Quedas Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:18:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469914 very misleading update CNN......everyone who has done their homework knows that the energy bill Obama signed off on has more money contributed to alternative fuels than any other proposed bill in Senate history......the republicans failed to mention that......Mc CooCoo did not sign the bill because he doesn't support the alternative fuels like he says..correct me if I'm wrong......the rethugs are overpayed conartist very misleading update CNN......everyone who has done their homework knows that the energy bill Obama signed off on has more money contributed to alternative fuels than any other proposed bill in Senate history......the republicans failed to mention that......Mc CooCoo did not sign the bill because he doesn't support the alternative fuels like he says..correct me if I'm wrong......the rethugs are overpayed conartist

]]> By: RealityKing http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469868 RealityKing Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:15:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469868 Obviously Obama think that Americans are too stupid to realise that the war funds are going straight onto the national debt and have nothing to do with the current condition of the economy... Obviously Obama think that Americans are too stupid to realise that the war funds are going straight onto the national debt and have nothing to do with the current condition of the economy...

]]> By: Vig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469796 Vig Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:08:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469796 To Hillary Clinton: You need to request that your name be placed in nomination at the convention. This is not so much about you as it is about the way in which your campaign was hijacked with the smears, the sexist comments, the repression by the media while promoting and fawning over Obama. The media used it's influence to promote favortism at the expense of women everywhere. Your candidacy is historic & it's symbolic. Your loyalty should be to all women, not to the Democratic party that sold you out. Reclaim what was stolen. Make a bold statement and set the record straight. To Hillary Clinton: You need to request that your name be placed in nomination at the convention. This is not so much about you as it is about the way in which your campaign was hijacked with the smears, the sexist comments, the repression by the media while promoting and fawning over Obama. The media used it's influence to promote favortism at the expense of women everywhere. Your candidacy is historic & it's symbolic. Your loyalty should be to all women, not to the Democratic party that sold you out. Reclaim what was stolen. Make a bold statement and set the record straight.

]]> By: Mikey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469748 Mikey Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:04:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469748 Does this sound like an oxymoron to anyone else? "Barack Obama has voted in lockstep with President George W. Bush nearly half the time" How do you vote in lockstep half the time? Does this mean Obama is NOT a knee-jerk liberal? Does this mean the Obama has voted in a spirit of bi-partisanship? Does this mean that Obama has supported Bush sometimes and opposed him others? Does this mean he votes his conscience and judgment - not blindly based on party loyalty of preconceived ideology? You know, a single accidental honest statement can neutralize a whole lot of biased propaganda in an instant. Does this sound like an oxymoron to anyone else?

"Barack Obama has voted in lockstep with President George W. Bush nearly half the time"

How do you vote in lockstep half the time?
Does this mean Obama is NOT a knee-jerk liberal?
Does this mean the Obama has voted in a spirit of bi-partisanship?
Does this mean that Obama has supported Bush sometimes and opposed him others?
Does this mean he votes his conscience and judgment – not blindly based on party loyalty of preconceived ideology?

You know, a single accidental honest statement can neutralize a whole lot of biased propaganda in an instant.

]]> By: TH - USA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469707 TH - USA Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:59:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469707 Do yourselr a favor; see the movie "OBSEESION". it answered my questions as I'm sure it will yours. Or go to OBSESSIONTHEMOVIE.COM Do yourselr a favor; see the movie "OBSEESION". it answered my questions as I'm sure it will yours.

Or go to OBSESSIONTHEMOVIE.COM

]]> By: Jennifer Stewart http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469678 Jennifer Stewart Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:55:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469678 Let's see if I understand this correctly. Obama is running a positive campaign and McCain is playing dirty? I'm sure I'm just confused, because the "new politics" sure looks like the "old politics" Obama is always complaining about. Let's see if I understand this correctly. Obama is running a positive campaign and McCain is playing dirty? I'm sure I'm just confused, because the "new politics" sure looks like the "old politics" Obama is always complaining about.

]]> By: Emma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469668 Emma Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:54:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469668 Tucker Bounds is a liar! Tucker Bounds is a liar!

]]> By: Nando, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469660 Nando, Florida Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:53:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469660 HE ASKED FOR IT OBAMA TRIED TO BE CIVIL BUT AS MY FATHER SAYS SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO PUNCH A BULLY RIGHT IN HIS MOUTH !!!!!!!! HE ASKED FOR IT OBAMA TRIED TO BE CIVIL BUT AS MY FATHER SAYS SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO PUNCH A BULLY RIGHT IN HIS MOUTH !!!!!!!!

]]> By: Chicago Red http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469649 Chicago Red Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:52:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469649 Dave, Illinois--- Obama is a snake oil salesman**Your Mom is his Co worker ......HUH!!! Dave, Illinois- Obama is a snake oil salesman**Your Mom is his
Co worker ......HUH!!!

]]> By: Salina, Washington, DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469645 Salina, Washington, DC Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:51:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469645 [b]The so-called Update was given by a spokesman from the McCant camp. [/b] Why does CNN let them tell blatant lies about Obama like this. CNN seems to favor McCain over Obama. When the McCain ad lies about Obama, there's no so-called update to rebut those lies. The difference between Obama ads and McCant ads, is that Obama ad tell the truth, are about substance, while the McCain ads are about lies and garbage. When will the media get back to reporting the facts. CNN is getting to be worse than FOX (Fixed) News. Obama '08/'12 [b]The so-called Update was given by a spokesman from the McCant camp. [/b] Why does CNN let them tell blatant lies about Obama like this. CNN seems to favor McCain over Obama. When the McCain ad lies about Obama, there's no so-called update to rebut those lies. The difference between Obama ads and McCant ads, is that Obama ad tell the truth, are about substance, while the McCain ads are about lies and garbage. When will the media get back to reporting the facts. CNN is getting to be worse than FOX (Fixed) News.

Obama '08/'12

]]> By: Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469636 Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:50:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469636 Our worst president EVER beat McCain in 2000. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Now McCain thinks he can scare us into voting for him, a demented old fool. No Way !!!! No more wars !!!! Obama '08 Our worst president EVER beat McCain in 2000. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Now McCain thinks he can scare us into voting for him, a demented old fool.

No Way !!!! No more wars !!!!

Obama '08

]]> By: Willy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469557 Willy Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:40:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469557 Wasn't Obama's Great Grand father an oilman? Wasn't Obama's Great Grand father an oilman?

]]> By: Mary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469548 Mary Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:39:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469548 John McCain, come on people, he is so out of touch , when speaking he repeats the same things over and over again. There is nothing positive and nothing make you feel good about what he saying. John McCain, come on people, he is so out of touch , when speaking
he repeats the same things over and over again. There is nothing positive and nothing make you feel good about what he saying.

]]> By: lou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469536 lou Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:38:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469536 Hey "former republican white man from california"...you hit the nail right on the head. Hey "former republican white man from california"...you hit the nail right on the head.

]]> By: Jonze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469509 Jonze Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:35:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469509 "Voted in lockstep nearly half the time" What is that supposed to mean? So John McCain who has voted 95% with Bush this past year is a Maverick, whereas Barack Obama who voted with Bush "nearly half the time" is to be condemned for the Bush Policies? I don't even think he's trying to make sense anymore. His whole campaign is based on lying about what Obama is saying, nothing about what McCain is about. Ask Ohioans about McCain and campaign manager Davis' job killing abilities. "Voted in lockstep nearly half the time" What is that supposed to mean?

So John McCain who has voted 95% with Bush this past year is a Maverick, whereas Barack Obama who voted with Bush "nearly half the time" is to be condemned for the Bush Policies?

I don't even think he's trying to make sense anymore. His whole campaign is based on lying about what Obama is saying, nothing about what McCain is about.

Ask Ohioans about McCain and campaign manager Davis' job killing abilities.

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469506 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:35:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469506 What do you think the oil companies will do to make up the money Obama will take in taxes? You don't think they will just turn the other cheek, do you? Do you think they will just increase the price of harvesting, refining and delivering? If so you are correct. The Obama plan will Increase the price of oil. BTW, This is the same kind of add that you dems complain about. But it is OK for Obama . What do you think the oil companies will do to make up the money Obama will take in taxes? You don't think they will just turn the other cheek, do you? Do you think they will just increase the price of harvesting, refining and delivering? If so you are correct. The Obama plan will Increase the price of oil. BTW, This is the same kind of add that you dems complain about. But it is OK for Obama .

]]> By: Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469489 Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:33:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469489 The last time that I checked 95% was still more than 50%. McCain is trying to make a big deal out of Barack siding with Bush 50% of the time, while trying to run away from the fact that he has sided with him 95% of the time. Oh, that's right...McCain is not too strong with mathand economics! Just the person that we need to head up our government...NOT!!! The last time that I checked 95% was still more than 50%. McCain is trying to make a big deal out of Barack siding with Bush 50% of the time, while trying to run away from the fact that he has sided with him 95% of the time. Oh, that's right...McCain is not too strong with mathand economics! Just the person that we need to head up our government...NOT!!!

]]> By: Puffin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469471 Puffin Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:31:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469471 Our support for Georgia did not come cheap either. Ask McCain. Why do we always have to get into this bloody mess? Time to re-think our foreign policy before it's too late. Our support for Georgia did not come cheap either. Ask McCain. Why do we always have to get into this bloody mess? Time to re-think our foreign policy before it's too late.

]]> By: rhoward http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469445 rhoward Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:27:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469445 Senator Obama needs to stick with the economy and energy independence as the issues to hit the McCain campaign with. I think all of those celebrity ads both sides ran were pretty stupid because if no one has ever heard of you, why would they want to vote for you? Senator Obama needs to stick with the economy and energy independence as the issues to hit the McCain campaign with. I think all of those celebrity ads both sides ran were pretty stupid because if no one has ever heard of you, why would they want to vote for you?

]]> By: Mikey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469437 Mikey Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:26:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469437 Greg August 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET I find it very interesting that a tax and spend liberal like Obama would have a clue when it comes to econonomics. Every idea he has regarding taxes, self sufficiency on energy, his Socialistic views all go directly against sound Economics and against Capitalism. As for me, I can spend my money better than the liberal money exchange ideas of Comrade Obama!!! __________________________________________________ History does not bear out your argument. If you look at economic statistics over the past 50 years, you find that the economy has done better with Democrats in the White House than with Republicans. In fact, 4 of the last 5 recessions were during Republican Administrations. The current economic woes follow 7 years of Bush Jr and the last recession followed 10 years of Reagan and Bush Sr. Republican Administrations over the past 50 years have run up about 80% of the entire U.S. National Debt. You have replaced the actual historical facts with conservative mythology. Oh, and Obama is NOT a socialist. Calling him one 500 times will never make it true. His economic policies are very sound and will produce benefits for American and most of its citizens for decades to come. That is in complete opposition to what we have experiences over the past 8 years, where a very small portion of our population has experienced a windfall while the vast majority of Americans have seen their incomes stagnate. Where did you get your advance degree in economics? Fox News? Flush Slimeball? Greg August 13th, 2008 2:57 pm ET
I find it very interesting that a tax and spend liberal like Obama would have a clue when it comes to econonomics. Every idea he has regarding taxes, self sufficiency on energy, his Socialistic views all go directly against sound Economics and against Capitalism. As for me, I can spend my money better than the liberal money exchange ideas of Comrade Obama!!!
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History does not bear out your argument. If you look at economic statistics over the past 50 years, you find that the economy has done better with Democrats in the White House than with Republicans. In fact, 4 of the last 5 recessions were during Republican Administrations. The current economic woes follow 7 years of Bush Jr and the last recession followed 10 years of Reagan and Bush Sr.

Republican Administrations over the past 50 years have run up about 80% of the entire U.S. National Debt. You have replaced the actual historical facts with conservative mythology.

Oh, and Obama is NOT a socialist. Calling him one 500 times will never make it true. His economic policies are very sound and will produce benefits for American and most of its citizens for decades to come. That is in complete opposition to what we have experiences over the past 8 years, where a very small portion of our population has experienced a windfall while the vast majority of Americans have seen their incomes stagnate.

Where did you get your advance degree in economics? Fox News? Flush Slimeball?

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469374 Chris Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:20:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469374 McCain is such a liar! He keeps repeating that Obama will raise taxes on American families, even suggesting that for people making $42,000. Obama will LOWER taxes for those people! The indepedent Tax Policy Center confirms that 95% of Americans will take home MORE money under Obama! McCain knows the truth hurts him with average American citizens, so he lies. McCain is such a liar! He keeps repeating that Obama will raise taxes on American families, even suggesting that for people making $42,000. Obama will LOWER taxes for those people! The indepedent Tax Policy Center confirms that 95% of Americans will take home MORE money under Obama!

McCain knows the truth hurts him with average American citizens, so he lies.

]]> By: aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469363 aware Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:18:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469363 Clueless is at it again! Grin and pay-back is the name of his game! :( Clueless is at it again! Grin and pay-back is the name of his game! :(

]]> By: Mikey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469341 Mikey Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:16:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469341 Southern view August 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET How much would oil cost if we lost Iraq? How much would it cost if Iran moved into Iraq? How much would war cost then? _______________________________________________ Dear Paranoid Warmonger: Did it ever occur to you that the actions by North Korea, Iran, and Russia were spurred, in part, because we are overstretched in Iraq and Afghanistan and have lost influence with our traditional allies due to our arrogant, unwise foreign policies these past eight years? Here are your questions for you. How much would oil cost if we had never invaded Iraq in the first place? What in the world makes you believe that Iran had any intention of invading Iraq before we messed things up over there? Were the 4,200 American lives, tens (if not hundreds) of thousands Iraqi lives, millions of displace people, hundreds of billions of our tax dollars, loss of respect and moral authority in the world, increase of hatred of America, overstretched military, price paid by our military families, degradation of our ability to recruit for military and national guard, use of torture, suspension of basic legal rights, ............. was all that cost worth it? Would McCain have made the same stupid mistake Bush did? Would Obama have? Southern view August 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET
How much would oil cost if we lost Iraq? How much would it cost if Iran moved into Iraq? How much would war cost then?
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Dear Paranoid Warmonger: Did it ever occur to you that the actions by North Korea, Iran, and Russia were spurred, in part, because we are overstretched in Iraq and Afghanistan and have lost influence with our traditional allies due to our arrogant, unwise foreign policies these past eight years?

Here are your questions for you. How much would oil cost if we had never invaded Iraq in the first place? What in the world makes you believe that Iran had any intention of invading Iraq before we messed things up over there? Were the 4,200 American lives, tens (if not hundreds) of thousands Iraqi lives, millions of displace people, hundreds of billions of our tax dollars, loss of respect and moral authority in the world, increase of hatred of America, overstretched military, price paid by our military families, degradation of our ability to recruit for military and national guard, use of torture, suspension of basic legal rights, ............. was all that cost worth it? Would McCain have made the same stupid mistake Bush did? Would Obama have?

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469332 Tony Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:15:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469332 Since when has a REpublican ever put the good of the country before himself? This is not news! Same old, same old. YAWN! Since when has a REpublican ever put the good of the country before himself?

This is not news! Same old, same old. YAWN!

]]> By: FL4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469318 FL4Obama Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:13:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469318 JP, you appear to have the roles reversed. The trend has been McCain following Obama's lead on many important issues: considering Iraq "horizons," Afghanistan troop levels, mortgage situation, Social Security solvency (aside from McCain's privatization), "change" campaigning, etc. Obama is absolutely correct with this ad. He focuses on issues while McCain uses negativity, lies, and distortions. Thank God for factcheck.org JP, you appear to have the roles reversed. The trend has been McCain following Obama's lead on many important issues: considering Iraq "horizons," Afghanistan troop levels, mortgage situation, Social Security solvency (aside from McCain's privatization), "change" campaigning, etc.

Obama is absolutely correct with this ad. He focuses on issues while McCain uses negativity, lies, and distortions. Thank God for factcheck.org

]]> By: Election Watcher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469305 Election Watcher Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:12:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469305 Gee I guess if Obama says the problem with our economy is the war in Iraq, not the sub-prime meltdown, skyrocketing food & oil prices or a dollar in collapse against other world currencies, it must be true...NOT!! Don't listen to this liar for a second!! Just say Nobama '08 Gee I guess if Obama says the problem with our economy is the war in Iraq, not the sub-prime meltdown, skyrocketing food & oil prices or a dollar in collapse against other world currencies, it must be true...NOT!!
Don't listen to this liar for a second!!
Just say Nobama '08

]]> By: Debby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469290 Debby Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:11:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469290 Yeah Obama thats why you agree with some of his policies after visiting there yourself. Please I can't believe people will vote for this empty suit its pathetic. Yeah Obama thats why you agree with some of his policies after visiting there yourself. Please I can't believe people will vote for this empty suit its pathetic.

]]> By: McCain = War http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469257 McCain = War Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:07:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469257 McCain is running as a 3rd term Bush-Cheney candidate. With all that we've been through in the past 7-1/2 years, a war that has almost broken our nation, thousands that gave their life in combat, the state of our crititical economic position, volitile gas prices, and healthcare ONLY for the richest of the rich - How could we in good conscience ever settle enough to the level it would take to vote for McCain? McCain is running as a 3rd term Bush-Cheney candidate. With all that we've been through in the past 7-1/2 years, a war that has almost broken our nation, thousands that gave their life in combat, the state of our crititical economic position, volitile gas prices, and healthcare ONLY for the richest of the rich – How could we in good conscience ever settle enough to the level it would take to vote for McCain?

]]> By: Obama is the dumbest candidate ever http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469227 Obama is the dumbest candidate ever Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:04:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469227 That's funny, because Obama's policies will cause a depression. That's funny, because Obama's policies will cause a depression.

]]> By: Mike P http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469225 Mike P Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:04:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469225 THEN GET OUT!! THEN GET OUT!!

]]> By: Filipina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469202 Filipina Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:03:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469202 CNN you have to show the new ad of Obama in "Situation Room" I want to see this ad :-) Yes We Can! CNN you have to show the new ad of Obama in "Situation Room" I want to see this ad :-)

Yes We Can!

]]> By: Kim, Charlotte, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469183 Kim, Charlotte, NC Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:00:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469183 “In the Senate, Barack Obama has voted in lockstep with President George W. Bush nearly half the time, 50% versus 95%. BINGO! You win again McBush! LOL “In the Senate, Barack Obama has voted in lockstep with President George W. Bush nearly half the time,

50% versus 95%. BINGO! You win again McBush!

LOL

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469152 Greg Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:57:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469152 I find it very interesting that a tax and spend liberal like Obama would have a clue when it comes to econonomics. Every idea he has regarding taxes, self sufficiency on energy, his Socialistic views all go directly against sound Economics and against Capitalism. As for me, I can spend my money better than the liberal money exchange ideas of Comrade Obama!!! I find it very interesting that a tax and spend liberal like Obama would have a clue when it comes to econonomics. Every idea he has regarding taxes, self sufficiency on energy, his Socialistic views all go directly against sound Economics and against Capitalism. As for me, I can spend my money better than the liberal money exchange ideas of Comrade Obama!!!

]]> By: Rick K http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469139 Rick K Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:56:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469139 "Wait to see what oil prices do if this guy gets the chance to pull our troops out. They'll triple over instability." I think you've got it ALL WRONG! Look at what we've got now. Despite what oil advocates want us to believe, the threat of offshore drilling is not bringing prices down - it's that $4 changed demand. America taking real, measured steps toward alternate energy and impacting demand in a real way will send a shock wave through those countries that rely on our addiction. They will do whatever they can to dissuade us from making them less relevant, including lowering prices. We cannot continue to have oil driving our foreign policy and domestic investment strategies. If we do, we will end up looking like the Soviet Union looked to the rest of the world when the walls came down - gray, old, frayed and unattended - and whatever the future is, it will not be us showing it to the world. "Wait to see what oil prices do if this guy gets the chance to pull our troops out. They'll triple over instability."

I think you've got it ALL WRONG! Look at what we've got now. Despite what oil advocates want us to believe, the threat of offshore drilling is not bringing prices down – it's that $4 changed demand.

America taking real, measured steps toward alternate energy and impacting demand in a real way will send a shock wave through those countries that rely on our addiction.

They will do whatever they can to dissuade us from making them less relevant, including lowering prices.

We cannot continue to have oil driving our foreign policy and domestic investment strategies. If we do, we will end up looking like the Soviet Union looked to the rest of the world when the walls came down – gray, old, frayed and unattended – and whatever the future is, it will not be us showing it to the world.

]]> By: John, Burlington MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469134 John, Burlington MA Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:56:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469134 voting with Bush 50% of the time...yeah real "lock step" give it a break. voting with Bush 50% of the time...yeah real "lock step"
give it a break.

]]> By: Klaus http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469075 Klaus Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:51:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469075 I notice CNN doesn't provide direct access to the video like they do for McCain's ads... I notice CNN doesn't provide direct access to the video like they do for McCain's ads...

]]> By: TX for OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1469029 TX for OBAMA Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:46:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1469029 Go get him Barrack. Go get him Barrack.

]]> By: C from Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468899 C from Texas Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:34:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468899 Just love how the Obama supporters will spin any of his mistakes to make them look good. Guess his supporters are like him when it comes to flip flopping on what ones stands for. McCain '08 Just love how the Obama supporters will spin any of his mistakes to make them look good. Guess his supporters are like him when it comes to flip flopping on what ones stands for.

McCain '08

]]> By: Lost (maybe) in CNN Moderation http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468898 Lost (maybe) in CNN Moderation Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:33:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468898 I find it interesting that a guy who supports NAFTA, is all for CAFTA and any other country willing to take our jobs can say that the other candidate is a job killer machine. I find it interesting that a guy who supports NAFTA, is all for CAFTA and any other country willing to take our jobs can say that the other candidate is a job killer machine.

]]> By: Farrell, Houston, Tx http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468867 Farrell, Houston, Tx Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:30:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468867 McCain's Iraq policies not only have harmed the U.S. , now he's calling us all Georgians instead of Americans now the Georgian Presidents wants McCain to put action to his words. Somebody needs to find what's wrong with McCain before he gets us all killed so I'm not taking any chances, I'll stick with Obama. McCain's Iraq policies not only have harmed the U.S. , now he's calling us all Georgians instead of Americans now the Georgian Presidents wants McCain to put action to his words. Somebody needs to find what's wrong with McCain before he gets us all killed so I'm not taking any chances, I'll stick with Obama.

]]> By: Tayo, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468791 Tayo, NY Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:22:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468791 Do you guys notice! Almost all the Ads run by McCain camp have an internet link to the Ads on CNN website while the opposite is true for Obama Ads. CNN needs to wake up. They should give equal coverage to both camps Ads. Favoring McCain over Obama is unacceptable. Do you guys notice!

Almost all the Ads run by McCain camp have an internet link to the Ads on CNN website while the opposite is true for Obama Ads.

CNN needs to wake up. They should give equal coverage to both camps Ads. Favoring McCain over Obama is unacceptable.

]]> By: Chris, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468792 Chris, NJ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:22:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468792 woah woah woah bush is NOT conservative We conservatives don't like him much either. Bush is a slightly right leaning moderate woah woah woah
bush is NOT conservative
We conservatives don't like him much either.
Bush is a slightly right leaning moderate

]]> By: RDS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468776 RDS Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:20:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468776 Once again the McCain camp is spinning in circles around itself. Saying that Obama voted with Bush "nearly half" the time definately goes up against their argument that he is "the most liberal" senator in the Senate. I mean which is it...is he liberal or conservative, their confusing their ownselves trying to rush a statement out as quick as possible! Once again the McCain camp is spinning in circles around itself. Saying that Obama voted with Bush "nearly half" the time definately goes up against their argument that he is "the most liberal" senator in the Senate. I mean which is it...is he liberal or conservative, their confusing their ownselves trying to rush a statement out as quick as possible!

]]> By: aliou FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468768 aliou FL Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:20:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468768 Iraq policy? What are you talking about? Unless more bullets and bombs is a policy! Iraq policy? What are you talking about? Unless more bullets and bombs is a policy!

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468741 Brian Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:17:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468741 Barack Obama... a liar, and now also a hypocrite. Barack Obama... a liar, and now also a hypocrite.

]]> By: Tommy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/13/obama-ad-mccains-iraq-policies-harm-the-us-economy/#comment-1468720 Tommy Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:15:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=12417#comment-1468720 Tucker...Pucker Up for a huge loss in November. You can misconstrue facts so well that some people will actually buy it. We have a current president and administration who have always done the same thing. There are enough people who are not going to fall for that trick anymore. Same old politics...different outcome this time. Pucker Up...Tucker! Tucker...Pucker Up for a huge loss in November. You can misconstrue facts so well that some people will actually buy it. We have a current president and administration who have always done the same thing. There are enough people who are not going to fall for that trick anymore. Same old politics...different outcome this time. Pucker Up...Tucker!

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