Comments on: Michael Phelps overtakes Obama on Facebook http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Josh, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1536324 Josh, Texas Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:59:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1536324 Ironic, considering they're about equally qualified to be commander and chief...actually, Phelps probably has the edge there. Ironic, considering they're about equally qualified to be commander and chief...actually, Phelps probably has the edge there.

]]> By: Keith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533111 Keith Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:03:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533111 Who cares about Michael Phelps. He had his few days of fame and in due time his record will be broken just like Mark Spitz' was. Who cares about Michael Phelps. He had his few days of fame and in due time his record will be broken just like Mark Spitz' was.

]]> By: Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533104 Ilona Hussein Proud Canadian Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:55:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533104 BARACK SUPPORTERS, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I AM SO SICK OF CNN's NEGATIVE REPORTING AGAINST BARACK, that I have a suggestion for all of BARACK'S SUPPORTERS. LET US BOYCOTT CNN, UNTIL THEY GET THE MESSAGE, THAT WE ARE TOTALLY OUTRAGED ABOUT THE WAY THEY REPORT THE SO-CALLED "NEWS" ABOUT BARACK! Seriously there are so many other sites with as good or better news coverage that WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE TOTAL NEGATIVITY OF JOHN KING, WOLF BLITZER, AND THE EVER OFFENSIVE LOU DOBBS! BARACK SUPPORTERS,

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I AM SO SICK OF CNN's NEGATIVE REPORTING AGAINST BARACK, that I have a suggestion for all of BARACK'S SUPPORTERS. LET US BOYCOTT CNN, UNTIL THEY GET THE MESSAGE, THAT WE ARE TOTALLY OUTRAGED ABOUT THE WAY THEY REPORT THE SO-CALLED "NEWS" ABOUT BARACK!

Seriously there are so many other sites with as good or better news coverage that WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE TOTAL NEGATIVITY OF JOHN KING, WOLF BLITZER, AND THE EVER OFFENSIVE LOU DOBBS!

]]> By: Tit4tat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533103 Tit4tat Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:55:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533103 No Obama in 2008? Ok then...No HILLARY in 2012! Because of you PUMA's, she will NEVER get my vote. Let's let the Republicans rule this country forever! No Obama in 2008? Ok then...No HILLARY in 2012! Because of you PUMA's, she will NEVER get my vote.

Let's let the Republicans rule this country forever!

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533098 Michael Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:48:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533098 Celebrity is fleeting. Obama slipping in the polls and on face book. Hillary people bailing on him after he snubbed her for VP. I'm taking bets that the stadium will be less than half full for his DNC acceptance speech. Thats the life of a Rockstar, fans can be so fickle. His campaign is starting to look like a farewell tour. Celebrity is fleeting.

Obama slipping in the polls and on face book. Hillary people bailing on him after he snubbed her for VP. I'm taking bets that the stadium will be less than half full for his DNC acceptance speech.

Thats the life of a Rockstar, fans can be so fickle. His campaign is starting to look like a farewell tour.

]]> By: VOICE OF REASON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533097 VOICE OF REASON Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:48:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533097 ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!! MICHAEL PHELPS GOLD CAME AT A PRICE. TRAINING, SACRIFICE AND PERFORMANCE UNDER INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE. OBAMA HAS HAD HIS GOLD SHINED UP TO A MIRROR FINISH BY A MARKETING CAMPAIGN. THE SAME SORT OF MEDIA ANTICS THAT MADE CHI-COM OLYMPICS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE FROM NEBRASKA. IVE NOTICED THE WAY THINGS ARE DONE MORE NOW THAN EVER BEFORE. WHILE WE STRUGGLE WITH HIGH ENERGY THE DESPOTS OF ASIA FOAM IN OUR MONEY. WHILE WE DROWN IN HIGH GROCERY PRICES BIG AGRA EXPLOITS CHEAP LABOR OF ILLEGALS THRU POLITICAL FAVORS. ASK OL SAXBY AND TEDDY. WHILE WE WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE INTEGRITY OF OUR ECONOMY THE BUSINESS CARD IN CHINA AND INDIA IS SHOVED UP OUR NOSES. NO,NO,NO,NO, OBAMAS FLIMSEY BAG BOY PERSONNA IS NO MORE THAN FOOLS GOLD. ITS AN ABSOLUTE SLAP IN THE FACE TO SIR PHELPS TO COMPARE HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT THIS SNAKE OIL SALESMAN. GET REAL WHEN YOU INCLUDE HEROES WITH HOWARD DEAN STOOGES. ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!! MICHAEL PHELPS GOLD CAME AT A PRICE. TRAINING, SACRIFICE AND PERFORMANCE UNDER INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE. OBAMA HAS HAD HIS GOLD SHINED UP TO A MIRROR FINISH BY A MARKETING CAMPAIGN. THE SAME SORT OF MEDIA ANTICS THAT MADE CHI-COM OLYMPICS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE FROM NEBRASKA. IVE NOTICED THE WAY THINGS ARE DONE MORE NOW THAN EVER BEFORE. WHILE WE STRUGGLE WITH HIGH ENERGY THE DESPOTS OF ASIA FOAM IN OUR MONEY. WHILE WE DROWN IN HIGH GROCERY PRICES BIG AGRA EXPLOITS CHEAP LABOR OF ILLEGALS THRU POLITICAL FAVORS. ASK OL SAXBY AND TEDDY. WHILE WE WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE INTEGRITY OF OUR ECONOMY THE BUSINESS CARD IN CHINA AND INDIA IS SHOVED UP OUR NOSES. NO,NO,NO,NO, OBAMAS FLIMSEY BAG BOY PERSONNA IS NO MORE THAN FOOLS GOLD. ITS AN ABSOLUTE SLAP IN THE FACE TO SIR PHELPS TO COMPARE HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT THIS SNAKE OIL SALESMAN. GET REAL WHEN YOU INCLUDE HEROES WITH HOWARD DEAN STOOGES.

]]> By: Republican on the fence http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533092 Republican on the fence Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:44:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533092 I guess Cnn Doesn't like when you write about them they have been posting all my comments all night and when I call CNN on tis baseless reteric they bump me. Who is Bias, Cnn get some tuff skin I guess Cnn Doesn't like when you write about them they have been posting all my comments all night and when I call CNN on tis baseless reteric they bump me. Who is Bias, Cnn get some tuff skin

]]> By: aware http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533085 aware Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:41:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533085 Carpe Deum Michael! :) Phelps worked very hard to attain his goal, and is obviously proud to represent his country! He deserves top billing! Obama is fading as an American idol and as a credible candidate for president of the United States of America! And, a convention extravaganza will not earn him kudos any more than the big trip/big Berlin speech did. Obama's books plus the Corsi and Freddoso books plus the words of Obama, Michelle, their mentors and friends have given Americans quite a lot to chew on. The Obama family/camp are too late in trying to tackle an image already ingrained in the minds of Americans! Obama never! :( Dont waste your vote! Vote for John McCain 08 and Hillary Clinton 2010! :) Carpe Deum Michael! :)

Phelps worked very hard to attain his goal, and is obviously proud to represent his country! He deserves top billing!

Obama is fading as an American idol and as a credible candidate for president of the United States of America!

And, a convention extravaganza will not earn him kudos any more than the big trip/big Berlin speech did.

Obama's books plus the Corsi and Freddoso books plus the words of Obama, Michelle, their mentors and friends have given Americans quite a lot to chew on. The Obama family/camp are too late in trying to tackle an image already ingrained in the minds of Americans!

Obama never! :(

Dont waste your vote! Vote for John McCain 08 and Hillary Clinton 2010! :)

]]> By: Leila http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533083 Leila Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:39:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533083 Republicans are just haters and can't deal with the fact that Obama is the best choice for president, who is actually for the people. congradulations to Phelps, but it shouldn't matter who is #1 on facebook. Vote Obama/Biden 08' Young people everywhere lets make a difference and vote this election and show the older people that we care about our country's future. Lets get MOTIVATED!!!!! Republicans are just haters and can't deal with the fact that Obama is the best choice for president, who is actually for the people. congradulations to Phelps, but it shouldn't matter who is #1 on facebook. Vote Obama/Biden 08' Young people everywhere lets make a difference and vote this election and show the older people that we care about our country's future. Lets get MOTIVATED!!!!!

]]> By: Time TO GO NOW!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533081 Time TO GO NOW!!! Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:36:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533081 As of Sunday afternoon, Obama had roughly 1,383,000 "supporters" while Phelps, age 23, had more than 1,399,000 "fans." 1,399.000-1383.000 =16……Comparing an Olympic swimmer to a US presidential candidate?Patnetic!!! Peter of Oregon - How many Facebook fans does Hillary Clinton or John McCain have CNN…OK CNN Don'T GO FOX NEWS ON US !!! Shame on You CNN!!! As of Sunday afternoon, Obama had roughly 1,383,000 "supporters" while Phelps, age 23, had more than 1,399,000 "fans."
1,399.000-1383.000 =16……Comparing an Olympic swimmer to a US presidential candidate?Patnetic!!!
Peter of Oregon – How many Facebook fans does Hillary Clinton or John McCain have CNN…OK CNN Don'T GO FOX NEWS ON US !!!
Shame on You CNN!!!

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533073 Sean Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:33:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533073 Chuck: Why do you have to be racial? People like you are the problem with this country. You want to claim it has nothing to do with race, but then you make comments like that and take away all doubt that you're just a racist. Chuck: Why do you have to be racial? People like you are the problem with this country. You want to claim it has nothing to do with race, but then you make comments like that and take away all doubt that you're just a racist.

]]> By: Sean http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533072 Sean Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:32:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533072 Brandy, NJ: Why are you making up statistics? Brandy, NJ: Why are you making up statistics?

]]> By: NVH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533069 NVH Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:31:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533069 tsk tsk tsk!!!! is everybody at cnn on information over load? or just bored? tsk tsk tsk!!!! is everybody at cnn on information over load? or just bored?

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533066 Chuck Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:28:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533066 Wonder how Biden feels to be the "Token White Guy?" Wonder how Biden feels to be the "Token White Guy?"

]]> By: barry c http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533065 barry c Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:28:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533065 he is better looking and more qualified at bringing home the gold,.... obama will be lucky to deliver bronze he is better looking and more qualified at bringing home the gold,....
obama will be lucky to deliver bronze

]]> By: clarity http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533064 clarity Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:26:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533064 dumb article comparing apples to oranges. I know it is just hours before the opening of the only convention that matters and there is not much to scribble about but this is ridiculous. dumb article comparing apples to oranges. I know it is just hours before the opening of the only convention that matters and there is not much to scribble about but this is ridiculous.

]]> By: Nick - Arlington, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533061 Nick - Arlington, VA Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:24:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533061 Bob (NC) August 24th, 2008 8:25 pm ET All of Obama's young supporters who voted for "change" in the primary are now busy with other things and becoming less captivated since they've learned he's just another politician and nothing special. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So then I guess he is only getting 20% in the polls to mccains 80? ...no he is still ahead. Bob (NC) August 24th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

All of Obama's young supporters who voted for "change" in the primary are now busy with other things and becoming less captivated since they've learned he's just another politician and nothing special.
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So then I guess he is only getting 20% in the polls to mccains 80? ...no he is still ahead.

]]> By: Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533059 Charlotte Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:23:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533059 At least Phelps can hold his own head above water... At least Phelps can hold his own head above water...

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533056 Chuck Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:22:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533056 Ya mean Obama needs to hire more flunkies to blog AND run up his numbers on facebook? Oh My!!! Ya mean Obama needs to hire more flunkies to blog AND run up his numbers on facebook?

Oh My!!!

]]> By: Wisconsin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533052 Wisconsin Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:18:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533052 ... So why is one PUMA site claiming they did the attack on an Obama office and you are reporting this? ...

So why is one PUMA site claiming they did the attack on an Obama office and you are reporting this?

]]> By: Brandy, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533051 Brandy, NJ Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:18:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533051 This is news? The real news is that Obama screwed up. He dissed Hillary. He had 75% of her voters at the end of June. Now after his VP pick he only has 66% of them and losing every day. <- No vote 08 This is news? The real news is that Obama screwed up. He dissed Hillary. He had 75% of her voters at the end of June. Now after his VP pick he only has 66% of them and losing every day.

<- No vote 08

]]> By: mel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533045 mel Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:15:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533045 McCain,do not have anything to say but be negative.Let talk about issues McCain,this negative attacks don't really matter. Please move on to something else okay. Talk about what you going to do for america and not talk so much about Iraq. McCain,do not have anything to say but be negative.Let
talk about issues McCain,this negative attacks don't really
matter. Please move on to something else okay. Talk about
what you going to do for america and not talk so much about
Iraq.

]]> By: TN for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533044 TN for Obama Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:15:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533044 Phelps / Obama TWO GREAT AMERICANS ! ! ! ! ! Phelps / Obama

TWO GREAT AMERICANS ! ! ! ! !

]]> By: Doris,Memphis,TN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533042 Doris,Memphis,TN Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:13:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533042 Great! This shows that Americans love Obama and Phelps! Two men that know how to WIN! Great! This shows that Americans love Obama and Phelps!
Two men that know how to WIN!

]]> By: TJ Johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533030 TJ Johnson Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:07:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533030 You can see the value of Facebook users' choices of dreamers and swimmers. Next week it will be a new movie star or dancer or a new 12-year old singer. Real strong citizens, Obama, as your supporters!. You can see the value of Facebook users' choices of dreamers and swimmers. Next week it will be a new movie star or dancer or a new 12-year old singer. Real strong citizens, Obama, as your supporters!.

]]> By: Pat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533029 Pat Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:07:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533029 Facebook, MySpace and the rest of the New World Order "social networking" sites are nothing more but an instrument for which HSA and the rest of the globalists to easily gather info on everyone. I wouldn't put any credence in what anyone quotes from those sites because of the jerks who join them. No wonder there are so many unemployed in the US. Facebook, MySpace and the rest of the New World Order "social networking" sites are nothing more but an instrument for which HSA and the rest of the globalists to easily gather info on everyone. I wouldn't put any credence in what anyone quotes from those sites because of the jerks who join them. No wonder there are so many unemployed in the US.

]]> By: Texas Trail Kitty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533020 Texas Trail Kitty Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:00:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533020 Micheal Phelps has replaced Obama because we Americans have notoriously short attention spans. People, young Michael may be the best darned swimmer to ever represent the US, however focus. We are trying to get rid of the Repubs before they completely destroy this country. Micheal Phelps has replaced Obama because we Americans have notoriously short attention spans. People, young Michael may be the best darned swimmer to ever represent the US, however focus. We are trying to get rid of the Repubs before they completely destroy this country.

]]> By: Evelyn at Sunny South Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533016 Evelyn at Sunny South Florida Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:58:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533016 Sorry CNN but this is not news. Are you guys running out of material? Or are you starting to give Obama the same treatment you gave Clinton? Hmmmm I wonder. But just a word of what I have decided. Between Obama and McCain I am leaning towards McCain because he was in our armed forces and knows what it is to fight for our country. Every Every person I have known in the armed forces are so incredibly dedicated to this country in such a way that no one else can match such loyalty. Obama does seem to have that devotion. I can't vote for Obama and it's about time people stop obessesing with him. Good someone else is getting attention on facebook. Sorry CNN but this is not news. Are you guys running out of material? Or are you starting to give Obama the same treatment you gave Clinton? Hmmmm I wonder.

But just a word of what I have decided. Between Obama and McCain I am leaning towards McCain because he was in our armed forces and knows what it is to fight for our country. Every Every person I have known in the armed forces are so incredibly dedicated to this country in such a way that no one else can match such loyalty. Obama does seem to have that devotion. I can't vote for Obama and it's about time people stop obessesing with him. Good someone else is getting attention on facebook.

]]> By: Jeffer65 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533004 Jeffer65 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:51:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533004 I'd vote for Ralph Wiggum if I could over McCain. McCain should pick him for VP. I'd vote for Ralph Wiggum if I could over McCain. McCain should pick him for VP.

]]> By: Les Spencer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1533003 Les Spencer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:50:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1533003 Perhaps if Mr. Obama would have chosen the more logical, and more appropriate running mate maybe his popularity would have been double that of Mike Phelps. At least Phelps is swimming for the gold instead of searching for pearls in a puddle while being blinded by the mud. We can only hope that the delegates at the DNC Convention see the light and seat Hillary, the clear winner of the popular vote in the primaries, as Presidential candidate. While they're at it they might even seek to do away eith Super delegate system which unfairly places the rich and famous in a position to over-ride the Peaople's choice- Hillary Clinton. Perhaps if Mr. Obama would have chosen the more logical, and more appropriate running mate maybe his popularity would have been double that of Mike Phelps. At least Phelps is swimming for the gold instead of searching for pearls in a puddle while being blinded by the mud. We can only hope that the delegates at the DNC Convention see the light and seat Hillary, the clear winner of the popular vote in the primaries, as Presidential candidate. While they're at it they might even seek to do away eith Super delegate system which unfairly places the rich and famous in a position to over-ride the Peaople's choice- Hillary Clinton.

]]> By: Janice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532981 Janice Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:36:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532981 Obama is so yesterday for the kids, all the 13 yr old face book friends don't vote anyway. Obama needs to try and run an adult campaign. Obama is so yesterday for the kids,

all the 13 yr old face book friends don't vote anyway.

Obama needs to try and run an adult campaign.

]]> By: Mike Hunt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532945 Mike Hunt Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:22:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532945 Comparing an Olympic swimmer to a US presidential candidate? I think a better, more newsworthy comparison would be between the mainstream media and the dinosaurs of yesterday. What next? Comparing John McCain with Ralph Wiggum? Comparing an Olympic swimmer to a US presidential candidate?

I think a better, more newsworthy comparison would be between the mainstream media and the dinosaurs of yesterday.

What next? Comparing John McCain with Ralph Wiggum?

]]> By: Michele http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532928 Michele Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:13:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532928 Is he a Democrat??? Is he a Democrat???

]]> By: tedious898 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532661 tedious898 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:37:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532661 I didn't drink the Kool-aid, Bob (NC) Keep it up PUMAs and republicans. You can't take away what Obama and his supporters have accomplished. Is a shame you can't learn to appreciate someone reaching a "dream" or what otherwise would have been impossible for them or other African Americans no more that 10 years ago. I give the good Senator credit - win or lose I didn't drink the Kool-aid, Bob (NC)

Keep it up PUMAs and republicans. You can't take away what Obama and his supporters have accomplished. Is a shame you can't learn to appreciate someone reaching a "dream" or what otherwise would have been impossible for them or other African Americans no more that 10 years ago.

I give the good Senator credit – win or lose

]]> By: Peter of Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532638 Peter of Oregon Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:35:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532638 How many Facebook fans does Hillary Clinton or John McCain have CNN? How many Facebook fans does Hillary Clinton or John McCain have CNN?

]]> By: kyra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532600 kyra Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:31:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532600 VOTE OBIDEN 08!!!! VOTE
OBIDEN 08!!!!

]]> By: Bboy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532578 Bboy Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:30:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532578 Obama... Obama...

]]> By: Ray from CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532574 Ray from CA Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:29:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532574 Ok your stupid he's not MUSLIM! Ok your stupid

he's not MUSLIM!

]]> By: Bob (NC) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532530 Bob (NC) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:25:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532530 All of Obama's young supporters who voted for "change" in the primary are now busy with other things and becoming less captivated since they've learned he's just another politician and nothing special. All of Obama's young supporters who voted for "change" in the primary are now busy with other things and becoming less captivated since they've learned he's just another politician and nothing special.

]]> By: I didn't drink the Kool-aid http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532506 I didn't drink the Kool-aid Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:23:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532506 I guess the kids have a new cult hero. Maybe you should just quit now osama. I guess the kids have a new cult hero. Maybe you should just quit now osama.

]]> By: who wants a whiner? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/24/michael-phelps-overtakes-obama-on-facebook/#comment-1532499 who wants a whiner? Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:23:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=13953#comment-1532499 Politics? At a football stadium? Well, I guess the election of our next President is more important than football... Politics? At a football stadium? Well, I guess the election of our next President is more important than football...

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