Comments on: Ben Stein: 'Floored' by McCain's veep pick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Greg FL. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646857 Greg FL. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:42:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646857 I can't take anyone who promotes intelligent design seriously. I can't take anyone who promotes intelligent design seriously.

]]> By: alpha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646852 alpha Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:40:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646852 Experience my foot! What u selfish republicans have done in the past 10-20 years is what Obama has steadily achieved in the last 4yrs. Remember, it takes the wisest to learn faster. No matter how u look at it, Obama/Biden can make a good America No more war! Obama/Biden 08! Obama/Hillary 12 Experience my foot!
What u selfish republicans have done in the past 10-20 years is what Obama has steadily achieved in the last 4yrs.
Remember, it takes the wisest to learn faster.
No matter how u look at it, Obama/Biden can make a good America
No more war!
Obama/Biden 08!
Obama/Hillary 12

]]> By: K.D. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646800 K.D. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:28:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646800 When one of our most intelligent and ardent Republican voices says that Sarah P. should be baby sat 24/7 by Henry K. (to be brought up to a modicum of speed on any critical issue facing our nation), then I must sit up and take notice. Surely, we're not so lock step in our desire to 'win' that we will over look what may be a plain and fundimentally bad choice By Mr. McC. Could this be true? Are we even able to hazard the thought? I never suspected that I'd even have to consider this . Still.... it gives one pause. When one of our most intelligent and ardent Republican voices says that Sarah P. should be baby sat 24/7 by Henry K. (to be brought up to a modicum of speed on any critical issue facing our nation), then I must sit up and take notice.
Surely, we're not so lock step in our desire to 'win' that we will over look what may be a plain and fundimentally bad choice By Mr. McC.
Could this be true?
Are we even able to hazard the thought? I never suspected that I'd even have to consider this . Still.... it gives one pause.

]]> By: Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646783 Moon Maiden from Lake Michigan Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:25:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646783 MY TAKE IS THAT ROVE DEMANDED MC CAIN APPOINT PALIN WHAT A STAGE OF PUPPETS MY TAKE IS THAT ROVE DEMANDED MC CAIN APPOINT PALIN

WHAT A STAGE OF PUPPETS

]]> By: Foreign observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646762 Foreign observer Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:23:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646762 McCain simply isn´t smart. He never lived on own ideas but relied on the ideas of others. New ideas he expects from Palin but she is a pitbull and they are anything but smart. McCain simply isn´t smart. He never lived on own ideas but relied on the ideas of others. New ideas he expects from Palin but she is a pitbull and they are anything but smart.

]]> By: Strat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646759 Strat Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:22:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646759 Insane McCain's dosage of Aricept should be increased. He is obviously delusional. Ms. Palin told us absolutely NOTHING! For McCain to think that bringing in a fashionable " Hockey Mom " with a pregnant 17yr. old ( she can't even effectively govern a teenager) ) and ta special needs child is going to pull the heartstrings of intelligent hardworking women across the country so hard that it swings the ' Hillary vote' , is not only offensive and condescending, it is downright ludacrous! I work within the special needs community every day and with women of substance and integrity, none of whom would dump their challenged baby off to go out and hunt Moose and Democrats. As for comparisons between Hillary and Sarah Palin; gender aside, there is none. " I knew Hillary Clinton; Hillary Clinton was a friend of mine. Govenor, you're no Hillary Clinton. " Insane McCain's dosage of Aricept should be increased. He is obviously delusional. Ms. Palin told us absolutely NOTHING! For McCain to think that bringing in a fashionable " Hockey Mom " with a pregnant 17yr. old ( she can't even effectively govern a teenager) ) and ta special needs child is going to pull the heartstrings of intelligent hardworking women across the country so hard that it swings the ' Hillary vote' , is not only offensive and condescending, it is downright ludacrous! I work within the special needs community every day and with women of substance and integrity, none of whom would dump their challenged baby off to go out and hunt Moose and Democrats. As for comparisons between Hillary and Sarah Palin; gender aside, there is none. " I knew Hillary Clinton; Hillary Clinton was a friend of mine. Govenor, you're no Hillary Clinton. "

]]> By: Emmanuel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646683 Emmanuel Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:08:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646683 This tells it all, even the republicans recognized that McCain goofed in his choice of VP. All they can do is to hope that he wins because they are republicans instead of putting the good of America above partisan politics. They best they can do is hope because Americans are saying enough of leaving our destiny in the hands of mediocres who lack the right judgment to lead this great nation. Ben should follow his heart and throw his weight behind the Obama/Bidden team. He does not have confidence in the McCain/Palin team, but lacks the courage to support a better team. Wake up Ben! This tells it all, even the republicans recognized that McCain goofed in his choice of VP. All they can do is to hope that he wins because they are republicans instead of putting the good of America above partisan politics. They best they can do is hope because Americans are saying enough of leaving our destiny in the hands of mediocres who lack the right judgment to lead this great nation. Ben should follow his heart and throw his weight behind the Obama/Bidden team. He does not have confidence in the McCain/Palin team, but lacks the courage to support a better team. Wake up Ben!

]]> By: Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646508 Bill Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:43:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646508 I definitely agree that one ticket consists of an unintelligent candidate as well as an inexperienced one, but it certainly seems to be the one conferring in St. Paul this week. I definitely agree that one ticket consists of an unintelligent candidate as well as an inexperienced one, but it certainly seems to be the one conferring in St. Paul this week.

]]> By: Scott http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646451 Scott Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646451 People should learn to spell simple words like "liar" before accusing others of being stupid. A basic command of punctuation would be nice, too. How about keeping the discourse both civil and intelligent? Compliments to Stein for speaking his mind. Shame on you who pretend that this is something unique based on party affiliation. Generalization is a sign of weak-minded, politically-motivated blindness. Let's keep to the issues and stop making this personal. People should learn to spell simple words like "liar" before accusing others of being stupid. A basic command of punctuation would be nice, too. How about keeping the discourse both civil and intelligent?

Compliments to Stein for speaking his mind. Shame on you who pretend that this is something unique based on party affiliation. Generalization is a sign of weak-minded, politically-motivated blindness. Let's keep to the issues and stop making this personal.

]]> By: DEMOCRATS FOR PALIN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646449 DEMOCRATS FOR PALIN Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646449 I bet he's singing her praises right about now! I bet he's singing her praises right about now!

]]> By: thomas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646448 thomas Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646448 On Friday, Barack Obama will name Mike Tyson as his choice for Attorney General, citing Mike's extensive criminal justice experience. Republican critics claimed the appointment was just a political ploy designed to divert attention away from Sara Palin's historic speech. Silly isn't it? Now don't you think Ben Stein would be smart enough to put country ahead of party. On Friday, Barack Obama will name Mike Tyson as his choice for Attorney General, citing Mike's extensive criminal justice experience. Republican critics claimed the appointment was just a political ploy designed to divert attention away from Sara Palin's historic speech.
Silly isn't it? Now don't you think Ben Stein would be smart enough to put country ahead of party.

]]> By: JR in TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646408 JR in TX Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:30:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646408 He better be careful, they will say he is sexist. They don't like when people talk negative about them. But, that is all I heard out of them tonight...no ideas just negative. He better be careful, they will say he is sexist. They don't like when people talk negative about them. But, that is all I heard out of them tonight...no ideas just negative.

]]> By: Ohgimmeeabreak http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646374 Ohgimmeeabreak Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:27:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646374 Ben Stein thinks the world is only 10,000 years old and men walked around with dinosaurs. The guy wouldn't know "smart" if it knocked him over the head! Go back to game shows Ben. You're of more use there... Ben Stein thinks the world is only 10,000 years old and men walked around with dinosaurs. The guy wouldn't know "smart" if it knocked him over the head! Go back to game shows Ben. You're of more use there...

]]> By: Josie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646373 Josie Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:27:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646373 I'm sorry you won't vote for Biden because he isn't smart enough? So, McCain is smarter? Palin is smarter? In all seriousness if you gave all three a test who do you think would make the highest grade? I'm sorry you won't vote for Biden because he isn't smart enough? So, McCain is smarter? Palin is smarter? In all seriousness if you gave all three a test who do you think would make the highest grade?

]]> By: Ron DC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646363 Ron DC Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:26:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646363 Ben Stein, the theme we heard repeatedly was vote for the issues not the party. You can't have it both ways. You are a closet Obama/Biden voter. CNN, follow him to the booth! Obama/Biden '08 Ben Stein,

the theme we heard repeatedly was vote for the issues not the party.

You can't have it both ways.

You are a closet Obama/Biden voter.

CNN, follow him to the booth!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646336 John Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:22:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646336 Ben Stein is right. As a group of voters, we tend to reward liars and smooth talkers. The same is true of our corporate elite. Only a few liars and smooth talkers are intelligent. Most of us voters are fools to continually fall for this. Both parties spout out red herring issues or construct straw men to attack. Politicians in both parties claim to be 'regular every day god-fearing people' - what a joke! This is our fault as voters. That means YOU! Ben Stein is right. As a group of voters, we tend to reward liars and smooth talkers. The same is true of our corporate elite. Only a few liars and smooth talkers are intelligent. Most of us voters are fools to continually fall for this. Both parties spout out red herring issues or construct straw men to attack. Politicians in both parties claim to be 'regular every day god-fearing people' – what a joke! This is our fault as voters. That means YOU!

]]> By: lg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646323 lg Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:21:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646323 Ben - you are not alone. Soon everyone else will be floored too. What has this country come to when we're looking for a hockey-mom leader who's sacrificing her kids to her political ambition. Her current scandals will also drag down McCain. Her broken promises will follow her forever. Ben – you are not alone. Soon everyone else will be floored too. What has this country come to when we're looking for a hockey-mom leader who's sacrificing her kids to her political ambition. Her current scandals will also drag down McCain. Her broken promises will follow her forever.

]]> By: iwillrefuse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646270 iwillrefuse Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:16:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646270 I wondering how much credibility is left when you call someone "stupid", and yet manage to misspell the monosyllabic "liar". Here's to you, Palin fan. I wondering how much credibility is left when you call someone "stupid", and yet manage to misspell the monosyllabic "liar".

Here's to you, Palin fan.

]]> By: texas democrat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646242 texas democrat Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:14:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646242 If you think mccain is so smart i hope you are dumb enough to join the armed services Ben Stein. Mccain is not smart he is a pow and a war starter. Mccain and Ben Stein are sick old men! If you think mccain is so smart i hope you are dumb enough to join the armed services Ben Stein. Mccain is not smart he is a pow and a war starter. Mccain and Ben Stein are sick old men!

]]> By: Tudlow http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646217 Tudlow Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:11:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646217 Sorry, Ben, but the Republican party left "smart" behind a LONG time ago. Either learn to line dance or vote Libertarian! Sorry, Ben, but the Republican party left "smart" behind a LONG time ago.

Either learn to line dance or vote Libertarian!

]]> By: ruscotty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646197 ruscotty Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:09:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646197 Ben is a sellout. He gets paid big bucks by pharmaceutical companies and their ilk to give speeches which are a series of standup comedy acts, telling jokes and working the product into his routines. He is funny but part of the big machine - you know where his money goes...to the McBushies! Ben is a sellout. He gets paid big bucks by pharmaceutical companies and their ilk to give speeches which are a series of standup comedy acts, telling jokes and working the product into his routines. He is funny but part of the big machine – you know where his money goes...to the McBushies!

]]> By: Lexa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646178 Lexa Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:07:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646178 Not everyone will be happy with Palin as VP, but she'll warm hearts soon! Not everyone will be happy with Palin as VP, but she'll warm hearts soon!

]]> By: Seth Sharon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646127 Seth Sharon Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:04:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646127 i think for a republican he was a little harsh, she didn't need a baby sitter to take care of her own state as governor. i think for a republican he was a little harsh, she didn't need a baby sitter to take care of her own state as governor.

]]> By: Kath http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646102 Kath Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:01:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646102 As a Progressive, I respect Mr. Stein's viewpoint and I appreciate his candor. As a Progressive, I respect Mr. Stein's viewpoint and I appreciate his candor.

]]> By: Jeff in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646073 Jeff in NC Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:59:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646073 Ben Stein clearly would have been a better pick than Palin. In terms of intelligence and acumen on the economy at least. He might actually have had more crossover appeal as well. Mr. Stein, can you really honestly say you will still support this ticket? The actuarial odds on her becoming president if he is elected are at least 1 in 3. The experience mantra is getting old and tiresome. Obama has proved his force of intellect and ability to engage effectively on the world stage. The world is practically begging us to elect him to get back on a functional international course. President Clinton was successful in his terms and the same half-baked arguments about his "experience" were made ad nauseum in 1992. The republicans needed to reach out to independents and democrats to win. That's the bottom line. They have failed to do so with this polarizing pick. The polls reflect it, McCain can't win on the hard core evangelical right wing alone, even if they turn out 100%. Ben Stein clearly would have been a better pick than Palin. In terms of intelligence and acumen on the economy at least. He might actually have had more crossover appeal as well.
Mr. Stein, can you really honestly say you will still support this ticket? The actuarial odds on her becoming president if he is elected are at least 1 in 3.
The experience mantra is getting old and tiresome. Obama has proved his force of intellect and ability to engage effectively on the world stage. The world is practically begging us to elect him to get back on a functional international course. President Clinton was successful in his terms and the same half-baked arguments about his "experience" were made ad nauseum in 1992.
The republicans needed to reach out to independents and democrats to win. That's the bottom line. They have failed to do so with this polarizing pick. The polls reflect it, McCain can't win on the hard core evangelical right wing alone, even if they turn out 100%.

]]> By: Dori in AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646049 Dori in AZ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:57:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646049 Ben, Sarah would be only a heartbeat away from the presidency. Do you honestly think she has the experience to run the country? And, please don't tell me McCain could teach her. He could keel over at any time just from his age! Ben,

Sarah would be only a heartbeat away from the presidency. Do you honestly think she has the experience to run the country? And, please don't tell me McCain could teach her. He could keel over at any time just from his age!

]]> By: Proud American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646028 Proud American Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:56:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646028 Now the gloves come off. If Palin wants to talk tuff and wants to get in the ring with the boys dont go crying sexism or any other foul if your feelings are hurt. I have a funny feeling this so called pit bull is really a chiuaua. Now the gloves come off. If Palin wants to talk tuff and wants to get in the ring with the boys dont go crying sexism or any other foul if your feelings are hurt. I have a funny feeling this so called pit bull is really a chiuaua.

]]> By: Ephy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1646012 Ephy Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:55:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1646012 You are not alone Ben. You are not alone Ben.

]]> By: RS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645894 RS Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:43:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645894 You're not the only one whose still floored by the Palin pick - so is half of Alaskan's! I'm thoroughly confused as to why the media is reporting that all Alaskan's are thrilled over the pick. Far, far from the truth!!!!!!!!! From an Alaskan is the know. You're not the only one whose still floored by the Palin pick – so is half of Alaskan's! I'm thoroughly confused as to why the media is reporting that all Alaskan's are thrilled over the pick. Far, far from the truth!!!!!!!!!

From an Alaskan is the know.

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645879 Peter (CA) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:41:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645879 Biden is not smart enough? Really? I like Ben's acting and I think he is acting when he makes it look like the Republicans are able to accomplish anything. Biden is not smart enough? Really?

I like Ben's acting and I think he is acting when he makes it look like the Republicans are able to accomplish anything.

]]> By: FAK Palin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645869 FAK Palin Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:40:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645869 I have a bad feeling that this will be the end for Obama and Biden. Sarah Barracuda will inevitably eat them alive. This is making me sick to my stomach! GOD HELP AMERICA! I'm going to barf! I have a bad feeling that this will be the end for Obama and Biden. Sarah Barracuda will inevitably eat them alive. This is making me sick to my stomach!

GOD HELP AMERICA! I'm going to barf!

]]> By: KLM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645865 KLM Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:39:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645865 At least he's honest and not trying to "SPIN'...I can respect any party when they are honest. Obama/Biden At least he's honest and not trying to "SPIN'...I can respect any party when they are honest.

Obama/Biden

]]> By: Carmen Cameron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645843 Carmen Cameron Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:38:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645843 Stein is holding out for someone "smart"? And he's voting for McCain?!? (That's setting the bar awfully low, don't you think?) Stein is holding out for someone "smart"? And he's voting for McCain?!? (That's setting the bar awfully low, don't you think?)

]]> By: Michael O'Brien http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645832 Michael O'Brien Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:37:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645832 For the first time.., I agree with Ben Stein. Mike O'Brien.., Montana For the first time.., I agree with Ben Stein. Mike O'Brien.., Montana

]]> By: Tina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645787 Tina Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:34:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645787 Ben, I didn't like you at first. But I must say, at least you want better for you party. Iam also a impressed democrate. Cudos Ben, I didn't like you at first. But I must say, at least you want better for you party. Iam also a impressed democrate. Cudos

]]> By: marcos http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645782 marcos Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:33:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645782 Hey ben is it still a good time to buy bear sterns? lol losa Hey ben is it still a good time to buy bear sterns? lol losa

]]> By: Alaskan08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645760 Alaskan08 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:32:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645760 Not half as stunned as we are in Juneau Ben (& not in good way) Not half as stunned as we are in Juneau Ben (& not in good way)

]]> By: Phillip http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645758 Phillip Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:32:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645758 You know you've made the wrong choice when even the staunchest members of your own party are sharply criticizing your choice... McCain is not going to win. You know you've made the wrong choice when even the staunchest members of your own party are sharply criticizing your choice...

McCain is not going to win.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645727 David Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:29:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645727 This guy at least has some sense.. he understand the mistake, no wonder he is an economist. This guy at least has some sense.. he understand the mistake, no wonder he is an economist.

]]> By: Rob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645707 Rob Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:28:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645707 Stein tells the truth in the open like usual. And Peggy Noonan tells the truth by accident into an open convention mic that she thought was off. Either way. The truth is that Palin was a clear choice of political pandering and poor judgement by McBush. Stein tells the truth in the open like usual. And Peggy Noonan tells the truth by accident into an open convention mic that she thought was off.
Either way. The truth is that Palin was a clear choice of political pandering and poor judgement by McBush.

]]> By: Average American http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645698 Average American Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:27:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645698 Ben, what we want is smart honest politicians. How do you think we got where we are now, gravity? Sometimes you don't have to be a brain surgeon to get something done, you just have to have your heart in the right place. If John McCain needs some lady from Alaska to do his talking for him then we need all the Obama-Bidens we can find. At least they can speak for themselves. Ben, what we want is smart honest politicians. How do you think we got where we are now, gravity? Sometimes you don't have to be a brain surgeon to get something done, you just have to have your heart in the right place. If John McCain needs some lady from Alaska to do his talking for him then we need all the Obama-Bidens we can find. At least they can speak for themselves.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645685 Jim Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:26:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645685 SMART ENOUGH? Your candidate finished 894/899 at Annapolis, while mine finished magna cum laude at Harvard. Get a grip actor guy who means nothing in the real world of politics. SMART ENOUGH? Your candidate finished 894/899 at Annapolis, while mine finished magna cum laude at Harvard. Get a grip actor guy who means nothing in the real world of politics.

]]> By: Obama/Biden http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645664 Obama/Biden Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:24:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645664 For people who said that Palin had more vote in her election as governer than Biden did as president, I want them to know that Biden was not on the barlot caucus past Iowa. You cannot take vote from one state and generalize the situation. I guess the same situation apply for that person when it come to his failed presidency bid as well. Biden is a long time experience senator with far more vote in all his reelection than that person who stated that comment and Palin combine. Biden is ready for the job when Palin is going to be an intern for the job. For people who said that Palin had more vote in her election as governer than Biden did as president, I want them to know that Biden was not on the barlot caucus past Iowa. You cannot take vote from one state and generalize the situation. I guess the same situation apply for that person when it come to his failed presidency bid as well. Biden is a long time experience senator with far more vote in all his reelection than that person who stated that comment and Palin combine. Biden is ready for the job when Palin is going to be an intern for the job.

]]> By: Chris, Seattle WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645662 Chris, Seattle WA Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:24:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645662 Mech - he is a lier and stupid? Hmmm. You don't know how to spell liar, but he's stupid? You are as smart as the average republican I fear. Mech – he is a lier and stupid? Hmmm.

You don't know how to spell liar, but he's stupid? You are as smart as the average republican I fear.

]]> By: D. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645654 D. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:24:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645654 I'm surprised in a way that Stein doesn't support her, as his support for Intelligent Design ought to make him sympathetic to her Young Earth Creationist stance, but on the other hand, I guess if Ben Stein, who thinks still that Nixon was a great man, also thinks that McCain made a lousy political decision, that means McCain is REALLY in trouble. I'm surprised in a way that Stein doesn't support her, as his support for Intelligent Design ought to make him sympathetic to her Young Earth Creationist stance, but on the other hand, I guess if Ben Stein, who thinks still that Nixon was a great man, also thinks that McCain made a lousy political decision, that means McCain is REALLY in trouble.

]]> By: slim Seattle, Wa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645646 slim Seattle, Wa Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:23:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645646 Ben, your not smart. Your slow, you talk slow and you look slow. Ben you need Visine drop in your eye. Ben, your not smart. Your slow, you talk slow and you look slow. Ben you need Visine drop in your eye.

]]> By: SHUT UP STEIN!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645626 SHUT UP STEIN!!! Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:22:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645626 Well, let's see, Obama, Biden and Stein are all lawyers. Obama and Biden though are both successful U.S. Senators and Stein = A Speech Writer? Now who here is not smart enough? Palin has a B.S. in journalism and 20 months as governor of Alaska and you are comfortable with her level of experience? It sounds like you are jealous Ben Stein. Go back to acting and writing your little speeches and leave the next president and vice president alone. Well, let's see, Obama, Biden and Stein are all lawyers. Obama and Biden though are both successful U.S. Senators and Stein = A Speech Writer? Now who here is not smart enough? Palin has a B.S. in journalism and 20 months as governor of Alaska and you are comfortable with her level of experience? It sounds like you are jealous Ben Stein. Go back to acting and writing your little speeches and leave the next president and vice president alone.

]]> By: Aaron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645618 Aaron Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:21:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645618 Ben Stein is one of the only Republicans left who refuses to talk from the play book. (See the recent live mic incident for proof of the disconnect between true opinion and spin.) I may disagree with him about what our country needs, but that integrity makes his good opinion worth earning. And mech, try a spelling and grammar check before you fire off a post in which you call someone stupid. Ben Stein is one of the only Republicans left who refuses to talk from the play book. (See the recent live mic incident for proof of the disconnect between true opinion and spin.) I may disagree with him about what our country needs, but that integrity makes his good opinion worth earning.

And mech, try a spelling and grammar check before you fire off a post in which you call someone stupid.

]]> By: Jon Freibourn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645590 Jon Freibourn Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:19:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645590 Obama has a lifetime of experience overcoming challenges these guys will never understand, and worse they foolishly underestimate. Debate the details of it all you want, but it's summed up for all to see in his acceptance speech. I don't know, but the guy had enough experience to draw in 80,000 people clamoring for a better tomorrow. One more experience these guys will never know and never understand. I want fiscal responsibility. I want business growth at home. I want investment in our country, not foreign deserts. I should be a Republican, they sacrificed these values on the cross a long time ago, proving to be worse than the scary bedtime stories they tell about Democrats. Obama has a lifetime of experience overcoming challenges these guys will never understand, and worse they foolishly underestimate. Debate the details of it all you want, but it's summed up for all to see in his acceptance speech. I don't know, but the guy had enough experience to draw in 80,000 people clamoring for a better tomorrow. One more experience these guys will never know and never understand.

I want fiscal responsibility. I want business growth at home. I want investment in our country, not foreign deserts. I should be a Republican, they sacrificed these values on the cross a long time ago, proving to be worse than the scary bedtime stories they tell about Democrats.

]]> By: willcnnapprovethis? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/03/ben-stein-floored-by-mccains-veep-pick/#comment-1645543 willcnnapprovethis? Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:16:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=16689#comment-1645543 Even Ben Stein gets it! When Ben Stein says something that intelligent, I'm Pretty sure the apocalypse is on it's way! Even Ben Stein gets it!

When Ben Stein says something that intelligent, I'm Pretty sure the apocalypse is on it's way!

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