LEBANON, Ohio (CNN) – The rock band "Heart" may have asked John McCain and Sarah Palin stop playing their song "Barracuda" at their rallies, but the campaign is apparently paying no heed.
The track - played at the Republican National Convention in honor of the Vice Presidential nominee, who earned the nickname "Sarah Barracuda" playing high school basketball in Alaska - was pumped through the streets of Lebanon, Ohio on Tuesday morning at an outdoor rally before the GOP ticket showed up.
Earlier: Heart condemns McCain-Palin use of 'Barracuda'
When the song was played after Palin's convention speech last week, the band members quickly requested that McCain and Palin pull the plug.
"Sarah Palin's views and values in no way represent us as American women," Ann and Nancy Wilson told Entertainment Weekly. "We ask that our song 'Barracuda' no longer be used to promote her image."
But the McCain camp said last week that it had paid for and obtained all necessary licenses before using the song.
And the band's former guitarist, Roger Fisher, told Reuters last week that the McCain camp’s use of the song benefited both sides: Republicans get "the ingenious placement of a kick-ass song" - and Heart gets headlines and royalties. Part of that money, said Fisher, would be heading to the Arizona senator’s opponent: "With my contribution to Obama's campaign, the Republicans are now supporting Obama," he told Reuters.
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SHE SHOULD BE CALLED SARAH "PIRAHANA".
SHE HAS NO PROBLEM WHATSOEVER IN USING HER OWN FAMILY TO FURTHER HER POLITICAL AMBITIONS, FROM THE OLDEST TO YOUNGEST.
GOOD OLD REPUBLICAN FAMILY VALUES....ALIVE AND WELL!
Oh, the irony.
WAY TO GO. TAKE THE MONEY AND SEND TO OBAMA. INGENIOUS.
Nobody cares about this stupid band anyway. Keep blowin' the doors off the place, Sarah Barracuda!
It appears that all the excitement has gone form Barack to Barracuda.
Dear McCain / Palin,
Please stop playing Barracuda. It was, and is, a terrible song.
Ching ching! Keep supporting Obama!
Thanks!
With something as simple as a song, if they cannot respect Heart's wishes what would make the American people think that they would respect their wishes. But, there is some justice in that the royalities received by some from the McCain camp will go to the Obama campaign. Go Obama!
Palin the "Barracuda" does not represent the American women,
in fact she is a disgrace. Hillary voters are not going to cross over
to McCain because of his VP pick. She is no Hillary Clinton.
JUST DOWN RIGHT PATHETIC!!!!!!
Wow, if I were the McCain camp I would rethink the song.
Obama/Biden
08/12
Apparently they still haven't listened to the words yet either...it is not a song about a nice person.
And I can't believe the best promotion for this woman is her HIGH SCHOOL nickname....wow...that's the best thing about her???
Part of that money, said Fisher, would be heading to the Arizona senator’s opponent: "With my contribution to Obama's campaign, the Republicans are now supporting Obama,"
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Love it. Keep playing it, McCain.
haha! I love it. The more they play it, the more money gets donated to the Obama campaign! Play it...Play it...Play it!
Palin is a very dangerous lunatic who thinks that God instructed us to invade Iraq, who belongs to a church which welcomes anti-semitic pastors. She is also a liar (bridge to nowhere ? earmarks ? Wake up people !
They have no respect for artists. What else is new?
And all of America is still waiting to hear something other than lies from the Penecostal mare and her sidekick!
she is a pig in lipstick, and a paper tiger blowing in the wind...
The same way that the McCain campaign is ignoring the wishesof the band is the same way that they will ignore the will of the people if they are elected!
CNN....why is the story on Palin and her religious beliefs open for comments. You were ALL over Rev. Jeremiah Wright. If Palin wants to run with the big dogs then she should expect to get treated like one!
It's pretty typical of Republicans to keep doing things they have been asked not to do. Is anyone surprised? Please, America, vote for Barack Obama and let's get this GOP scum out of Washington!
What a shame that Heart had no say in their song being licensed for use by folks they don't support – way to go Fisher for using their money to support a candidate you believe in and to the band for publicly saying who they prefer – How American for Rockers to rock the vote!
SHAMELESS
This is the second song they've used in the campaign without permission. They've also used several images/photographs without permission.
McCain consistently takes ideas and lines from Obama in his speaches as his own
All FALSE: Claims the gas pipeline is built (not fully funded or fully approved), the plane was sold on ebay – and for a profit (nope, nope), stopped the "bridge to no-where" (only said no after Congress said nope)
LIES LIES LIES = BUSH / ROVE
Clean up Washington? One of the biggest negatives of the Bush Administration is that they have no respect for the law. The fact that you guys keep violating the law in playing music when the artists say dont' play my music is a just more of the same.
Please run your campaigns on policies and issues.
BHO crybabies!! BOOOOOHOOOOOO!!!! The recent polls must be getting a little uncomfortable!!!
WEREN'T they that band from the '70's and '80's? Haven't heard their name mentioned in ages. You'd think they'd appreciate the publicity for their has-been careers.
I wonder how fat the, uh, fat singer is now. Since they were pretty old in the '80's, I'm sure they've just gotten more unappealing with age.
Why are we talking about washed up "talent", again?
HA genious! Keep talking the same scripted speeches and raking in the money for Obama. 10 Million the night of your speech, 100 of which was mine. Keep it up!
Rules? Copyrights? The Republicans don't care. They believe themselves to be above the law.
Heart should sue.
Like everything Christian people do they steal other peoples ideas to suit themselves and call it their own.
Christmas – stolen from the pagans
Christian Rock - Stolen from musicians despised by the religious
They do this because their message is flawed and they can only invade the ideology of other cultures in order to indoctrinate.
Typical repuglican way, ignore the people and what they want for their own gain. Anyway I find it funny how the royalties paid from the song were donated to Barack's campaign. That is what I call sweet justice!!!
This is funny! McCain is so sympathetic to Obama after seeing the polls. McCain praises Obama, funds Obama campaign, but Obama just attacks and attacks and loses.
Sarah's a good woman and she shares my conservative values, except for a few minor variations.
She qualifies to be a VP, but definitely not a President. I just watched Larry King/with Woodward on the war in Iraq, and PALIN does not measure up to be the Commander-in-Chief.
Wow! Just hearing Woodward talk about it, PALIN is not ready and will not be ready should McCain be in the afterlife, chasing Osama.
Why the media focus on Palin not McCain ,,,,,,,If Palin become VP I am moving to Europe.........Palin is out for herself not for American people she a lier and cheaters.....Palin is disgusting to American people and McCain dont know where he stand
Way to go, Roger!! You're the man!!
Let's see how long it takes them to stop playing it now, now they know their money is going to further Obama's campaign!!
Really Ingenious!! Way to go, man!!
The Republicans should be playing the song "The Road to Nowhere".
Because that's exactly the direction America is headed to if these two idiots are elected.
Those Heart women should be Thrilled that some individual EVEN REMEMBERED THE SONG AND HAS REVIVED IT! Touche to the GOP who obtained the Licenses and Paid the Royalties BEFORE they used the song! LOL Why don't those Heart women keep up with their business? Since the two women have gone public and complained......they are now the 'laughing stock' of the music industry! Funneeee!
Take hint repugs, The rock band "Heart" doesn't want you to play their song. Kudos to The rock band "Heart" for seeing through the lies that make up the image that they present to the public. Palin is an antifeminist and honestly her view and values disgust me. (Although, she is pretty) I think they should pump out an anti Palin jam...if they could. It would totally put them back on the map
Don't forget liar too, she is a great liar!
The same way that the McCain campaign is ignoring the wishesof the band is the same way that they will ignore the will of the people if they are elected!
CNN....why is the story on Palin and her religious beliefs not open for comments. You were ALL over Rev. Jeremiah Wright. If Palin wants to run with the big dogs then she should expect to get treated like one!
Why would they adhere to Copyright infringment laws?
The republicans beleive they are above our laws.
Mccain trying to hinder the Bi-partisan investigation into Palins Misuse of Power ..That was in full swing way before he had even met her.
George W telling his Administration to ignore Justice Dept supeonas.
The Republican Party have an overwhelming sense of entitlement and blatant disregard to truth or LAWS!
They are just like Bush and CO!
They can Lie and Deny ...But the truth is still the Truth!
Katrina, four dollar gas, a trillion dollar war, rising unemployment, deregulated housing market, global warming...no more
The people should know that McCain/Palin do not give a crap about anyone but themselves. This is just one more example of them not caring about the average joe. They were asked not to use the song....
On the other hand...I do think it is kind of funny that the band has chosen to send donations to Obama's campaign using the funds. Priceless.
earmarks? pork-barrel spending? mccain will make you famous! the country will know your name! hence, his vp pick, sarah palin........
Men want to sleep with her and a lot of women don't believe her.
No news here.
Who are they to care about copyright laws? If a business plays unauthorized music when they place you on "hold" when you call in, ASCAP can fine that business up to $25,000. What's the penalty for public use of music you have been asked to stop playing?
McCain, War Hero. He is always above the Law, afterall your friend(Bush) is still the President. Keep Exposing the kind of President you will be.
I say take them fools to court....oops...Sara the unfit mom already has leagl problems or will she use her position to bully again....make them stop using the song...vote Obama...this republican is...please don't sell your soul to the devil....
I think it's time McCain & Palin had some new material. Each & every time I see them live on TV, they just keep reading from the exact same script, saying the same exact things over & over again. Where would they be without their script. Maybe they can take another lesson from Senator Obama, such as speaking "to the people" and not "at the people", as it appears they have several times already in this race.
McCain may think that copy rights laws don't apply to his compaign. I hear him talking that he will create billions of jobs, so on average he will create 3 new jobs per American or a multiple of that number...what a bs!
Hey thats the Maverick in both of them they talk about. LOL Those has beens Heart should be happy someone is playing their music. Why is Obama talking about the same education plan as McCain now with getting rid of bad teachers. I have never heard him say this before on stump. McCain has been saying all along bad teachers need other proffessions. Obama mimc's Hillary and now McCain doesn't he have any solutions of his own?
If they win, this is how they will run the country. Just do whatever they want to do, like Bush.
So Palin is running for President and McCain is Palin's VP choice.
Obama/Biden "08"
How dumb to Republicans have to be, to pick a running mate for McCain who is already under investigation. What gives?
Wow. Republicans breaking rules and doing whatever they want? That's the kind of change we need in Washington.
Barracuda and Maverick, maybe they should star in a movie together...yawn..zzzzz
Iraq is so complex. It's a boiling pot, temporarily with a lid on. It takes a leader with JUDGEMENT, VISION and PATIENCE.
THis is Palin's profile:
As Governor, she gave the Legislature no direction and budget guidelines, then made a big grandstand display of line-item vetoing
projects, calling them pork. Public outcry and further legislative action restored most of these projects–which had been vetoed simply
because she was not aware of their importance–but with the unobservant she had gained a reputation as “anti-pork"
She's not READY.
she is a pig in lipstick, and he is a paper tiger blowing in the wind…
with th emedia buzz in thier sails thieys fly out into the sunlight, and in the sun we can al lsee how transparent they really are.
Then we can get back to the business of fixing this country that Mccain's Republican allies have squandered and shamed.
We all need to turn off the media, turn off anything but the debates and go vote. Thankfully this will all be over soon and hopefully we will check out where we are today in comparison to 8 years ago and vote our answer.
Hillary supporter : If you chose to vote for these two clowns McCain/Palin you are NO democrat and you are insulting everything Hillary stands for.
I love Heart but I think they are being just a little bit ridiculous with this. What is the harm? Her nickname is "Barracuda", it is an obvious choice. Don't look like spoiled brats in front of the country. Leave the tantrums to Obama. I did not hear anything from Heart when he and the media were ripping Hillary with sexist comments. Does Hillary not share your values as American women either??!
Heart rocks! Heart will rock all over McSame/Plain.
Hillary supporter now for McCain/Palin........lol are you serious, you are not a Hillary supporter, A real Hillary would never support someone like Palin. Their are so differnent on every issue. Shame on you it's one thing if you stay home a don't vote because you don't like Barack. But to vote for someone who issue are so right it's and you claim your support for Hillary is insane.
What is America thinking. McCain/Palin haven't said one thing about what they are going to do to fix America's problem. It's all about personality and the media is fixated no only that. Where are the real issues that affects us today. I'm afraid that the Republicans will once again fool us into voting for another 4 years of the same. They are out there lying to the Ameican people and people are again falling for it. Like Dennis Kucinich said; WAKE UP AMERICA!
What a disingenuous complaint!
Why did they think the McCain wanted to purchase rights to their song, anyway?
Can't have your cake and eat it, too.
She's ripping off Maria VanderKolk.
"62 percent of men questioned have a favorable opinion of the Alaska governor"
Much as I keep hoping not to believe it; it appears that men are thinking with the small brain in this situation. Women aren't falling for the 'hot babe' candidate. GAWD, this is depressing.
Go ahead, CNN, go negative and do Obama's dirty work.
As you can see by now, all the money, big names, big crowds and favorable media coverage will not put Obama over the top. We all know where the majority of those undecideds are going to go, during the primary, they went for Hillary.
The 800 pound elephant sits in the middle of America.
Should have picked Hillary.
Are they deaf. or just simply don't care?
"HUH. What did you say?"
"Stop me if you can."
"You can't stop me before I get everything I need from it."
"The check is in the mail."
I hope they get sued.
What a surprise, McShame & Pirahana will step on anyone and anything to try and win. They have no decency. For the sake of America, let's hope they don't get the power of the presidency. NO WAY, NO HOW NO MCCAIN-PALIN !!
Vote Obama-Biden!! True Change!
And then we have CNN trying to control the election. Pretty unAmerican isn't it.
Funny how so many seem to be attacking Sarah Palin.
And with all due respect to Anne Kilkenny, it appears that 80% of Alaskans see her in a positive light.
Sound familiar. Do what you want and not listen. Bush did that for 8 years and look where that has gotten us. So much for change.
Grandma Palin has proven to be as "maverick" a Liar as McSame !!!
No Way..No How ..NoMcSame/Pain
Wow, Hollywood and the entertainment industry are so supported of the Democrats, I guess they have the right, but I will never buy another Heart albumn.
Why is this article titled "Obama Mocks..."
He's more polite than that. Its the RNC that "mocked" Obama. This is just more proof that people opposed to Obama used Obama supporters to advertise themselves. LIke Hillary's 3 a.m. adds. They all support Obama. GOBAMA!
I can't wait to see what Saturday Night Live does with bad Boy Johnny McSame and Her-I-Cain Sarah....
Something smells fishy.
My friends, the lustre is already beginning to wear off the bespectacled one.
Once the stories start coming out about her governing style and use of public funds and her extremist beliefs, people will be asking the questions they should be asking now: what was McCain thinking? How can this man be trusted to run the country? Is his judgment so impaired that he didn't see what a liability Palin was?
Who needs a 72 year old Vietnam POW with PTSD and a Holy Roller in th oval office? Obviously not America! Obama-Biden In 08!!!!!
Typical of the McCain campaign. My way or no way. Does McCain or his insipid manager Davis, have any original thoughts? Party of Change? Stolen from Obama. Every talking point they have has been used by bush. What a shame that this is the best that the GOP can serve up.
Hmmmmm. CNN ALL BIAS, ALL BULL.
Book banning, "cult" religion, lies, scandals. Typical republican. Sure she's not a "Scientologist" too?????
It just goes to show that McSAME is only thinking about what benefits himself, he could not care less if he is wanted or not, but is all over the place forcing himself on people because he feels he is entitled.
The HEARTS NEED TO FILE CHARGES IN COURT!
THEY NEED TO GO ON NATIONAL TV AND LET IT BE KNOWN THEY ARE IN FULL SUPPORT OF OBAMA!, THIS WILL BE A SLAM IN PALIN'S FACE!
This is only a bounce after the RNC convention.... Americans will come to their senses soon. We need REAL CHANGE in the White House.
Obama/Biden '08!!!!!
They just can't seem to quit copying other people's material and
using it as their own, can they?
Hey Barack!!
2 million homeless called and asked that you stop using their slogan of "CHANGE."
TO jim hawkins:
dude, show me one clean honest person in washington.....
if you can do that...i will bend over, put my head between my own knees, and kiss my own butt
they all need to be voted out...........period!!
congress has done NOTHING!!!! wake up people
Barracuda is laughable.
Who wants a barracuda in the white house? I would much rather have a vice president that really cares about the rights and well being of citizens, aka Joe Biden.
Ms. Palin's harsh words and misrepresentations are deceiving, and I'm sick and tired of being deceived by powers that be.
I am not at all impressed by Palin.
McCain and Palin can do what they want and use what they want. Why do they have to answer to anybody....?
Those who continue to support lies, are they deaf, blind or something? Oh I understand, they are the same who voted for Bush. They must have some problems maybe. They like liars. Vote for Mc Cain if you want to, but do not say four years later that he has been the worst president you have ever seen. You only have the president you deserve, he is certainly at your image, I don't blame you. You just like to be duped.
I HAVE A DEFINITE PROBLEM WITH ANY ONE WHO TRIES TO JUSTIFY THE WAR BY SAYING IT WAS GOD'S WILL!!! BUSH INITIATED THE WAR SO WHAT IS SHE TRYING TO SAY? SO NOW SHE'S A SELF PROCLAIMED ANGEL FROM GOD (BUSH)?
VENGEANCE IS MINE SAID THE LORD. HOW DARE SARAH SEAT HERSELF BESIDE THE ALMIGHTY?!? WHAT'S SO CONSERVATIVE ABOUT THAT?
THESE ARE THE RED FLAGS PEOPLE! FOUL ON THE FIELD!!! EVEN THE MOST DEVOUT EVANGELIST SHOULD HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS!!!
THE REAL NEWS CNN IS NOT REPORTING
Koch Endorses Obama For President
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch announced his endorsement of Barack Obama for president this morning.
I feel I can do a better job than CNN. Truth is they will keep this comment away from you and only approve comments against Obama.
Please Sarah Palin is a honest politician.
And the universal truth is that all politicians are corrupt, it is the nature of the job itself.
The correct question to ask is will she make a good Vice President
Pretty smart of McCain to turn this into a circus.
Too bad he picked such a far right winger from the lunatic fringe.
Sarah fatigue I coming on fast! what's the next gimmick?
Barracuda, pitbull and conservative right. America first – and not the US people first ! That´s not the same! Many people just follow. Not using their brains on the issues. Many countries already got into trouble when being guided by no brainers.
If McCain and Palin want to be mavericks and disrespect the wishes of the band who made that song famous, then kudos to Heart for donating that money to the Obama campaign. I hope McCain and Palin's selfish decision bites them in the butt!
Heart should be thanking the Republicans for all this free press!!
Until now, I'd not heard that song in a very long time.
Get over yourselves, Heart, the playing of that song does not say what you stand for, it's just a song, please!
McCain/Palin '08/12!!!!!
Palin is doing most of the talking, because Mccain isn't saying anything that anyone wants to hear. He is boring. That's why he chose some entertainment for the VP position. He is smart. He isn't expecting Palin do do much of anyhting, as vice president. She is nothing but a way to get white female votes. That's it. And the non- thinkers are buying into it. Just like they did with Bush and his tactics. This country is doomed.
This republican party is filled with hyprocracy, and is so blatant in their expecting the majority of americans to be drenched in gullablities. Most who will vote, will not read; they won't do their homework, they will just listne to mainstream shallow rhetoric, that will eventually destroy this country.
is palin refering to the permafund that was in place long before she was elected govener. if so she is claiming credit for things she did not create but inherited from laws already in existence. The more I hear her her claims of accomplishments the more deceptons I am hearing. from some one who spent 2 summers in Alaska in the 90'
Ok, ok, ok...I can understand that someone have the right to pick which ever they feel like for POTUS. But please compare both candidates on the issues, not on their appeal or values. Try to understand their vision for this country and see what they will do for your family in terms of education, health care and all other subjects that matters to you. That's why we elect them in office. When the election season is over, you will have to understand the consequences of your choice for 4 years may impact the future of your family.
No one can really predict how each candidate will lead/govern until they are in office. I don't think either candidate is perfect. But I am begging everyone one in here to reflect on their choice before making a mistake, regardless who you beleive can lead us out of this mess. Please use common sense.
All McCain does is stand with a silly smile and lets Palin say what a good job she has done in Alaska. Let her take all her conservetive ideas back to Alaska and see if she can get the kids to stay in school long enough to get an education before they start Mouse hunting or a family
Even though the Wilson sisters asked the McCain camp not to use the song, they do it anyway. Typical arrogant, GOP response to everything!
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT
How disrespectful!
Did the Mare cut spending? You decide from Factcheck.
"Those who claim that Palin cut special needs funding by 62 percent are looking in the wrong place and misinterpreting what they find there. They point to an apparent drop in the Department of Education and Early Development budget for special schools. But the special schools budget, despite the similar name, isn't the special needs budget. "I don’t even consider the special schools component [part of] our special needs funding," Jeans told FactCheck.org. "The special needs funding is provided through our public school funding formula. The special schools is simply a budget component where we have funding set aside for special projects," such as the Alaska School for the Deaf and the Alaska Military Youth Academy. A different budget component, the Foundation Program, governs special needs programs in the public school system."
Hillary Supporter-Just where in Webster's did you find that definition anyway?
For the so called Hilary supporters voting for McCain /Palin, please stop calling yourself a Hilary supporter. the truth is you support McCain, plain and simple so either you are for the person Hilary is supporting ( Obama) or you not, but please don't say you are a Hilary suporter. You are placing you vote with the GOP and everything that comes with it..
Good for "Heart" send that money along.. By the way I think
Sarah looks more like a transvestitie than a Barracuda...
That jaw "Set" is a little scarey....
its not heart's perogative. they dont hold the rights to their song
Hey Hillary Supporter for McCain/Palin;
Webster's dictionary defines angry former HIllary supporters who are voting Republican as "Irrelevent".
B-A-R-R-A-C-U-D-A!
The Voice of America!
McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide!
I find it pretty lame people come on here still moaning about Obama being the Dem nominee, I mean the guy won 11 contests in a row and got the majority of votes. GET OVER IT!!!!! Or vote for that sinking ship that is McPalin.....if you are that dense!
They look like a couple of cartoon characters.........what a "dog and pony show" they are putting on!!!! (google it) OBAMA/BIDEN2008
CNN, I don't understand why you don't allow comments on your stories. You used to. Are you getting feedback that your news organization appears to be pro-McLiar? You tone down the the negatives stories on Senator Obama, but are also not reporting the ones on Palin, for example how she billed her state for 312 nights that she was at home with her family. Wolf, Candy and Campbell you are slipping, you do not want to write anything negative on PalinBush and McLiar.
Hey Heart keep giving Obama your royalties like all the other suckers out there LOL. When he loses you will go back being has beens when your CD's start to collect cobwebs again.
Hahahahahah!!
Giving the royalties to the Obama campaign.
You all have to admit that it's pretty funny.
I love it also......if only the media would really report on this one.
Mcain/Palin continue support for Obama/Biden
America Is Ready
Obama/Biden 08
No McCain, no Pailin, no way.
Really? They just don't care what the artist think?
So if the American people feel that we should not invade Iran then they will go ahead and do it anyways. Sounds like Bush to me.
And, this is news?
Just what America needs, Dick Cheney in a skirt. I wonder if she will be telling McCain what to do too.
No more of the same.
Obama/Biden
Country first McCain – LOL
Your first tern as a senator had a lot left to be desired. You had to pay 250,000.00 monies back to another big wig from 1987, Savings and Loan Scandal. Although you were cleared by the standard back then, you were rebuked by the US Senate for bad judgement.
We want more than a name changer
Say or do anything to get elected. now we know who breaks under pressure.
Call that a maverick, Reckless yes
What did mcCain accomplish that earned him that name between 1986-1992.
Change by the people!
Obama Biden 08/12
"Barracuda" is supposedly about crooks and thieves.
It's as dumb as when political events play "Born in the USA." That song is about people getting screwed by their own country. It's not an patriotic anthem, it's a bitter indictment.
I thought Ann and Nancy Wilson were Canadian.
Former Heart guitarist says part of the royalties will go to supporting Obama.
I LOVE IT
Great strategy Ann and Nancy Wilson; alienate half of your audience. One would think you would applaud repeated use of your music at historic events. It would probably drive up your sales. Everyone knows it is just a song and in no way implies your support of anyone. The same goes for the Hollywood crowd. The Charlie Sheens of the world have no problem showing their ignorance by suggesting Bush orchestrated 9/11 and other nonsense. Maybe they are what is referred to as the "angry left."
McCain/Palin have no moral right. Heart asked them to stop using the song and they should take heed to what they are asking. Palin does not represent Heart. Stop using the song!!!
From Webster's dictionary – Barracuda defined as "one that uses aggressive, selfish, and sometimes unethical methods to obtain a goal especially in business". At last, honesty from McCain/Palin.
All we have known about Sarah Palin is her ability to deliver a speech written by George Bush's speech writer. And knowing that Bush can lie about anything, one should not be surprise that Palin too is a lair. Watching her on the campaign trail today really exposed how unready she is for this job. All she could do is read. She has no message of her own. She is a robot and McCain is a snitch. In McCain's acceptance speech, he admitted he was broken by the Vietnamies. The question is: is anyone who gave American secret away at the time of war a hero or a snitch? Is such a person fit to be president of this great nation.
I find it ironic that the McCain claims Palin is ready to step in a be President but they don't seem to think she is ready to campaign on her own or take questions. WHAT ARE THE TRYING TO HIDE.
WAKE UP AMERICA!
Yeah I think the McCain/Palin ticket has stolen some of Barack's thunder. Ever since the announcement of Palin the McCain campaign has been on a media skyrocket.
If this soccer mom/first term governor, couldn't teach her 17 year old daughter good value's or moral's, then she shoud have at least told her about birth control pill's or condom's. (Just what this country need's another pregnant teenager.) This is another example of why John McCain's choice of V.P. wasn't the right one. If she can't run her family, how is she going to help run this country??? (If her daughter didn't have a governor for a mommy, she would end up being another teenage mother on welfare.)
All the lies, lies, lies and we hear about a song?
Wake up America! Don't fall for the elephant with lipstick – it's still an elephant that only benefits the well to do!
Looked at Fact Check. Palin describes herself as a "Pit Bull with lipstick" but it turns out that the attack dog is in fact a "LYING BITC ....er (female dog). She's her words and her history do not compute. Where did she go to school ... certainly not at a Canadian or Ivy League University. As for the pipeline she HAD built, the Canadian Pipeline she's hoping for will not be built by Trans Canada Pipelines until 2018 ... if at all! SHE'S JUST MAKING STUFF UP!
Obama mistake was saying American's aren't stupid! You just have to listen to McCain, Palin and their following to know how stupid Americans really are!
I can't believe the amount of people that's buying into Palin lies
She dosen'l tell the truth...everywhere she goes she goes over the same think...the bridge to no where why doesn't she say Yes I voted for it but then change my my mind...same with the plane on ebay..why doesn't she say it didn't sell on e bay it was sold through a broker "AND NO SHE DIDN'T MADE A PROFIT "AS MCCAIN BRAGGED ABOUT...
Can't people see that McCain couldn't make it on his own he's uses her...She's not the one that's running for president,WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Palin is just flavor of the month. The buzz will die around her candidacy for VP and everyone will see her as the dud she is. Only reason people like her so much is because she has a pretty face, but other then that she is just a nobody.
I think it's funny that McCain's money is going straight to Obama's campaign. I also think it's funny that "poor, wittle Sarah", – a.k.a. Barracuda – can't stand on her own two legs to make speeches by herself like ALL other VP candidates in the history of political campaigns. She's supposed to lure Hillary's supporters?! Give me a break! She couldn't compare to the strength of Geraldine Ferraro or Condi Rice! These women know how to stand in front of a microphone and speak.
Rational Thoughts, believe me I understand where you are coming from, but some of the gaffes (lies), do tell important story about the candidates and what you can expect if they are elected. And besides this is the Internet era for goodness sakes, the world of information is at your finger tips. Why solely rely on CNN. Reals news isn't found on these major stations anyway.
To Hillary Supporter Now For McCain/Palin:
Yes, I'm angry too about the DNC's treatment of Hillary, I still think she is the most qualified person for the job. However, you cannot vote for McCain instead of Hillary because they have completely opposite views and desires for our future! If you vote for McCain, you are voting out of anger instead of for what you want for this country. I wish we were voting for Hillary too, but please reconsider. Thanks.
Please read the lyrics to this song, I find it very fitting for the republicans.
The "Barracuda" will set women back for 50 years. So much for women's rights and the accomplishments so many have worked so hard to get....this woman will tell you, your daughters, and your granddaughters exactly how and what you can do with your body..oh well, until a medical illness effects you, you'll never understand....then it will be too late!
Follow the "Barracuda" you stupid people!
what a pathetic commentary on the american public that we choose our next leaders based on lies instead of issues
Repubs please chime in where is the substance, where is the issues – early criticism about Obama was that he was all words
What is McCain/Palin – celebrities who just have to smile and say nothing??
THE MEDIA NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WASHINGTON POST: Palin bills state for nights at home, kids’ travel!!!!
Thousands spent on PLAIN children's flights
In separate filings, the state was billed about $25,000 for Palin's daughters' expenses and $19,000 for her husband, Todd Palin.
Flights topped the list for the most expensive items, and the daughter whose bill was the highest was Piper, 7, whose flights cost nearly $11,000, while Willow, 14, claimed about $6,000 and Bristol, 17, accounted for about $3,400.
One such invitation came in October 2007, when Willow flew to Juneau to join the Palin family on a tour of the Hub Juneau Christian Teen Center, where Palin and her family worship when they are in Juneau. The state gave the center $25,000, according to a May 2008 memo.
WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE AMERICA?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
God, I hope they get sued.
Where is something that's newsworthy?
I think the "Queen of Pork" nickname is right on.
Once the details of her extramarital affairs come out, that title will have yet another meaning
jim hawkins September 9th, 2008 10:42 am ET
She is under criminal investagation and the media is letting her slide.
Same old same old just like bush and cheney.WAKE UP PEOPLE !!!
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I see Sarah's same old speech every morning, carried live on all networks. You know the one: "my opponent requests the most earmarks"; "I put the jet on Ebay"; "I said 'Thanks, but no thanks' to the funding for the Bridge to Nowhere". Spin, at the very least, and downright lies at most.
Obama was at a town hall this morning in OH as well – Nothing.
Biden was at a town hall yesterday – Nothing. Well at least CNN tried to cut away to it, but was having "audio problems".
I was quite surprised this morning that FOX News covered Hurricane Ike during Sarah's speech, while CNN and MSNBC covered every tired word live as usual. And she still uses her notes, strugglng outside while the pages kept blowing on the podium, for the same speech she's given at the convention and every day since. What's the matter? Are lies to difficult to memorize?
Palin is a clown, a phoney, a liar......
CHANGE??????? BO – null null – otherwise known as Dr. NO!
"Change" is fleeting! Positive and Negative – Good and Bad. Obama's self-serving "change" born from contempt and controversy, is like a wrecker destroying in a day or two, what it took noble builders – our founding fathers – years to construct.
The tale of the sinister scorpion, mirrors BO's blueprint of deceit.
The scorpion, a poor swimmer, asked the turtle to carry him across the river. "Are you mad?" exclaimed the turtle. "While swimming, you'll sting me and I'll drown."
Laughed the scorpion, "If I sting you, you would drown and I would go down with you. Where is the logic in that?"
"You're right. Hop on!" said the turtle.
Halfway across the river, the scorpion gave the turtle a mighty sting. As they both sank to the bottom, the turtle resignedly asked, "You said there'd be no logic in stinging me. Why did you do it?"
"It has nothing to do with logic," the drowning scorpion replied. "IT'S JUST MY CHARACTER."
MORAL – “IT’S NOT WHAT I SAY, BUT WHAT I DO”
LOVE MY USA
I wish that CNN and the rest of the media would investigate Obama and Bidens background. There are still many questions about Obamas backgound that need to be answered and all I know of Biden is that he is a loud mouth. So lets show show some fair and balanced reporting. For once it would be nice to watch a news channel that is not biased. At this point, I am staring to feel for Palin and mat even vote for her and McCain.
Heart: "Don't...........Stop............Don't...........Stop........Don't Stop. Don't Stop!
I think that is excellent. I hope they play that song 4 times at every stop...more money for Mr. Obama and Mr. Biden to rid the Whitehouse of people that do not care about the average American. Like Barney Smith said "we need someone that cares about Barney Smith and not Smith Barney."
Sounds like Obama needs some money. There are states now that were thought by some media and Obama backers to be blue but might not be.
It is so funny that when people started looking closer at Obama his just "good speaking" is not holding up.
Keep saying Palin does not have enough experience b/c it only highlights that Obama has NONE. This is getting very fun.
Hey, MEDIA, why don't you report on the real news, the real Sarah Palin, instead of this nonsense? This woman is a liar, vindictive, partisan, sneaky, inexperienced, and a scary choice for our country.
She's nothing but a Karl Rove pick for a party who knows that the same people calling the shots for Bush will still be in charge in a McCain/Palin adminitration.
WAKE UP AMERICA! We cannot afford another 4 years of this.
PLEASE post me CNN....don't keep me in moderation limbo.
once again, the liberals you................get used to it...............
From the heart she is so cold. And it is not only the lipstick that cheats about her true character. She only shows emotional intelligence but there is no real emotion behind.
Who cares! How about reporting on Palin's lack of knowledge when it comes to the economy. In a campaign stop in Colorado Springs over the weekend, Palin addressed the issue of the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, “They’ve gotten too big and too expensive to taxpayers,” she said. “The McCain-Palin administration will make them smaller and smarter and more effective for homeowners who need help.”
She does not even know that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack are NOT owned by the goverment!!!
I am just going to repeat what Rational thoughts said above because it deserves to be said twice:
"I don't care if you're a supporter of Obama or McCain, I think that everyone would be better served by the media if real debate on the issues was reported. Instead we are presented with a daily back and forth on gaffes, gotchas, and misrepresentations. Imagine if voters were able to make decisions based on fact, not feeling. What a refreshing change that would be."
Just like the Maverick Bush, Mccain Team think they can get
away with anything, including infringing on people's rights.
I would hate to think that another Bush Regime is about to come
upon us.
If McCain-Palin happens, regrets to America!!!!!!!
Hillary is an old slow fuddy duddy compared to Barracuda Palin. She is going to mop the floor with all those Hillary supporters who don't vote McCain/Palin. Palin has way more experience than that do nothing Clintons..
Sarah needs to stop playing music and get down to studying.. or how else does she want to go against Biden?
And yeah, please focus on the issues... tell me why I should vote for you not why I should not vote for the other guy!!!! Goes both ways..
I find it amusing how Americans think sometimes. Some women claim they felt left out once Obama chose Biden as his running mate and not Hilary so therefor McCain/Palin will get their vote. Well when the number of unemployed so called walmart mothers increases from almost half a million to 2million unemployed women under McBush/Fail-in term, Just make sure you don't cry to anybody.
It seems Americans in general love popularity vote. I guess if thats the way of thinking in this country, Brittany Spears would get my vote. Wake up and smell the coffee, we want no more war, no more unemployment, no more bush, no McCain/Palin. We want change and we need it now.
OBAMA/BIDEN
08/12
Sarah Palin tied to banned books in Alaska. She is trouble to our first Amendments rights–also if she believes that raped women shouldn't get abortions, that stance is more government involvement that is damaging to every women. She a "bit bull with lipstick" send her back to the pound in Alaska. I dare you to report this.
Just goes to show how McCain would act if he ever gets into the office of the President. Total disregard for people other property, just like Bush.
I've noticed that my comments are always under review, or just never make it onto the page. I don't think I am overly opinionated, nor do I curse. I think this site censors depending on whomever reviews these comments, and maybe biased thought processes help with the decision making.
Either there are comments posted that are obviously tinged one way, or if they are drawn towards the opposite way, those comments are watered down, or aren't as articulate in the expression of clarity, with respect to the topic at hand...
That's okay, ... there are other sites....
I see Obama has reduced his campaign to just going out and lying about McCain and Palin. The American people are not stupid, they are as interested in what McCain and Palin have to say as Obama even more. They know the truth. Obama is just making himself look like a lier and a fool.
Who cares what ugly fish she calls herself, I can't rememebr the guy's name but he has a song called " Loser", I hope McCain and Palin have that song paid for to be used in November. And for the last time, if you support someone who is totally opposite of the candadite your were supporting (Hillary Supporter), you either are a fake trying to still sway Hillary supporters or just a plain idiot. Now can you Republicans stop posing as former Democrats on here, please. Your plan didn't work, okay. Move on to Plan L (losing in Nov).
Any one who supported Hillary should not support McCain.
Hillary and Obama policies are similar. Why in the world would you want to limit a woman freedom of choice??
Obama is actually a breath of fresh air. Hillary was wonderful and now she supports Obama. So should you........................
Quit being stubborn and really think about it.
McShame and Caribou Barbie should be ashamed of themselves but remember people this is the Republican party. Being the wife of a musician, I know what it's like to have one's intellectual property used against one's wishes. No worries. The Dems got the last laugh with the fact that the monies the "re-pubes" have paid goes to Obama. Perhaps we should send them Obama t-shirts and bumper stickers.
John McShame has decided to pander to the extreme right by picking this highly unqualified candidate. (hey sarah, are you still cramming for the debate?) Well you can pander all you want John, because you just showed your true self. This election is merely about your selfish ambition to be president. With John McShame, DON'T be fooled. It is NOT about "Country First", it is about "Me (John McCain) First."
It is time to boot the Republicans out of the White House! We're taking back our country!
Obama / Biden 2008 & 2012
Those of you who were for Hilary and want now to vote for Mc Cain, are you logical with yourselves? Hilary herself wants to have Obama as her candidate. Now you want to be more royalist than the King? Did you think about what you want to do? You have never been real Democrats, you just are traitors. Thanks for this election, you reveal your true face. Shame on you!!!
Wow can't be.. Republicans doing something they were asked not to.. Thats kind of like saying we are going to clean up washington and all special interest and lobbyist.. Then find out they have a ton of lobbyist on there campaign staff.. OH wait.. They already did that to.
Heart can now join the list of extreme left liberals who mainstream american can now dislike.
What is wrong with the left wing celebrities, do they think that everybody surely must think the smae as them ???? Gladly, Sarah Palin is proving that there is life besides the liberal view, and they are all backing her....
drink the kool-aid America. You'll vote for Mccain and in six months you'll regret it when you have four more years of the same policies as Bush. Lies, deceit, war and abuse of power. USA, USA, USA, John Mccain, John Mccain, John Mccain! How stupid can you be? Stupid enough to elect Bush twice. Remember, you reap what you sow. When you sow BS you get BS.
If the Republicans believe that playing the song Barracuda is going to entice the voters to vote McCain/Palin.....then I'm going to start putting my fallen teeth under the pillow for the "toothfairy." These are the individuals who are going to run our country?.
LOL, for the hillary supporter (s) now voting for McCain/Palin because you can't get over yourselves, I hope that you take ownership for whatever happens to this country. The deaths of our brave men and women from our two current wars and the IRAN war will be on your heads. Of course, that will be off set when McCain or Palin appoint enough new members to the Supreme court (in name only) to totally get rid of abortion forever.
When it is shown that McCain/Palin are empty suits the tide will change. I have just heard both candidates speak, and Obama had policies, and McCain/Palim just throw mud.
When you listen and hear Palin speek, she is apalling !!!
Republicans can't run the country, but, they sure can run a campaign. Why does the electorate in this country get themselves taken in by this? It is a self-defeating phenomena for the electorate that is about to happen again. Republicans continue to lie and attack so much better than Democrats. When will the Democrats start using the same tactics?
I love McCain & Palin no matter what song they play. Although they could find a much better song by a better group in my opinion.
BOYCOTT "HEART"! iTS JUST THAT SIMPLE!
it seems the left, the dems, and Obama are starting to unravel, and implode, I just heard his sound bite from yesterday and he sounded upset, angry and desperate.
It's over guys, this Palin woman has turned things around, and its a shame that we won't have any change anytime soon. Get ready for another 4 years of GW Bush and get used to hearing President John McCain. I just don't want to hear anyone complain for the next four yeras. Lets all vote for Hillary in 2012.
Media just doesn't get it! Every smear against Palin is just another plus for the Repubs!
If McCain/Palin can;t respect the wishes of "Heart" when they asked that their song not be used, how can we expect them to respect any of our wishes. As long as something works for them, it's OK.
GET THE MONEY!!! WE CAN USE THE LOOT!!! (By the way – where's the over $100 million dollars that was taken in for that "BRIDGE TO NOWHERE"??????) Hmmm, stay on that story and before you know it – that could be DONATED to the OBAMA CAMP also!!! LOL
YES WE CAN – OBADEN 2008-2016!!!!!
I live in Ohio...GO OBAMA BIDEN 08
What's new? They are not keen on following the rules or respecting people. Not this time. It's time for change. No, not the McSame change.
This is sickening. Are people real this shallow? No issues have been discussed and now people are head over hills for Palin. We can't be this stupid but then you never know!
People have parished for lack of knowledge!
On the Sept. 5th, CNN posted: "Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart said Thursday night that Universal Music Publishing and Sony BMG have sent a cease and desist notice to the McCain-Palin campaign over their use of 'Barracuda.'"
So which is it CNN? Did the McCain camp secure the rights or are they lying and in violation of the DMCA? Please investigate.
Will the McCain/Palin team kindly say how they will address the 88 %illiteracy rate amont DC 8th graders (right under Bush's nose)?
They sold the rights to the campaign, then, asked them not to use the song. They want the money but do not want their customer to use the product. This is the Obama way? Heart needs to stop complaining and be more careful who they sell the rights to next time. The McCain/Palin campaign have the right to use the song without the public outcry. They should sue Heart for damages-the product lost its value because of the public outcry from Heart. Suppose you bought a GE dishwasher then GE asked you not to use it and went public with that request. Think about it!!
When Palin has been subjected to the tough scrutiny given Hillary Clinton by reporters, pundits, commentators and rivals we'll see what she's made of – doubt she can stand up to it – right now she's being treated like a procelain doll. She can't hold a candle to Clinton.
P.S. Mrs. Palin – give us ideas and policy positions not insults and zingers. You're negativity has pretty much persuaded me, among others, to not give you a second thought.
Apparently the Barracuda is bilingual – she can speak in tongues, as many of the parishioners of her church do. I don't particularly care, how they choose to honor the Lord is their own personal choice.
What does concern me is that the members of their church are told to look for signs of the end of days. It would be an understatement to say that it makes me nervous to think that someone who is looking for signs that it is time for the Apocalypse could have their finger on the button. Anyone else uncomfortable about that?
Remember, she is on tape saying that the invasion of Iraq was part of God's plan, as is getting the pipeline she supports built.
You'd think that Heart would enjoy the publicity after all of these years.
As far as ther royalties are concerned, it is a small pittance to pay for an energizing song.
I am just waiting for the Biden/Palin debate. She's nothing but hot air. Would someone please cut that awful hair?
"Hillary supporter now for McCain/Palin" looks like we have another RNC blogger. Any woman that truly supported Hillary would not support Palin. The only thing they have in common is that they are women. This attitude that the McCain crew is trying to promote is very condescending to women. They think we will not worry our pretty little heads about issues and vote for our own no matter what.
Palin/McCain are quiet good at taking credit for something.
Which Republican is running for President - John McCain or Sarah Palin? It is painfully clear that McCain alone does not generate this excitement and does not have the appeal and popularity that he is enjoying as part of this Team of so-called “Mavericks.” This does not reflect well on his ability to head the ticket, and Palin is not qualified to be President of the United States if that were to become necessary. She is nothing more than a strategically placed marketing device being used to sell an otherwise boring, more of the same-old-partisan-politics McCain to undecided, disenfranchised voters and the extreme right wing conservative base. McCain and Palin ARE NOT what they claim to be. Just notice how often the crowds of their "supporters" are forced to chant, "USA, USA" only to drown out the protests. Don't be fooled by appearances. Thanks, but NO THANKS - to more of the same!!!
Are we surprised that, despite requests from Heart that the McCain camp not use their music, they continue to simply flip them the bird and play it anyway? This is exactly what we've come to expect from the Republicans.
They ignore subpoenas, they don't bother with copyright laws, they ignore required warrants, etc.
And can you imagine if BO had picked a VP currently under an active ethics investigation? The Republicans would have been all OVER him. How can they justify picking someone who may be found guilty of impropriety?
I know. It's because they think they're above the law. Well, you know what? They're wrong and they're going to find out the hard way if BO/Biden win this election.
Hey, the chorus from "Barracuda" says it all about the McCain/Palin hypocrisy and their slash-and-burn politics:
If the real thing don't do the trick
You better make up something quick
You gonna burn burn burn burn it to the wick
Ooooooh, barracuda?
Here is what the moderators block in the story about Obama calling McCain shameless:
Yes, yes, all very nice. Seems to be working just about according to plan. Hee, hee, hee.
Posted before any other comments were showing up. Still awaiting moderation, but comments now closed.
Boy, that sure is an inappropriate comment.
If Palin can work with a very young baby, then why can't ALL women do it. Why do some have to take off from work yet Palin can travel all over the country with McCain working. At my job we are covering for one right now that is out with a baby leaving us with her load to carry. Palin has just set the new bar for working women. This family leave needs to be looked into.
McCain/Palin for a working woman.
Sleazy campaign.
I love it!
Go Obama/Biden!
Sad when your record label sells you out despite your protests. This is even worse than when "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman" was used to sell panty liners.
I think a catfish is more in line with her brain function.
How long is it going to take the lobbyists running Senator McCain's campaign to get Governor Palin up-to-speed so that she can sit for interviews with the press corps? What are they trying to hide?
I've voted republican for most of my life, but this time the ticket is a disgrace. I might be a republican, but I can see through all the lies and hypocrisy of McCain and Palin. Plus after regretting voting for Bush I won't make the same mistake this time. I'm proud to be voting for Obama in this election and I'm not the only one. My whole family is voting for Obama and almost all of my republican friends are – not to mention my Dem friends.
Go Obama! Let's fix our broken government.
Don't you get the feeling that, regardless of what Republicans ran, they would be portrayed as another Bush-Cheney administration?
Maybe OB can use the Beatles "Help". It fits perfectly. Never cared for what's their name that did Barracuda.
Well, I look at the excitement issue of the McCain camp like an ice cream truck...your thrilled it finally came, get your ice cream, then go to eat it and it falls to the ground. Obama camp is still strong....
They should be happy for the publicity.They were as dead as Obama's chances.