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I am afraid to think that the next potential president of the USA thinks foreign policy experience is being able to see Russia from her house. Just to add, I love people thinking that keeping the same old party with all the "experience" in the world got us where we are today. Where did experience get us? Thank God Obama does not have the "experience" as the rest of Washington. At this point what do America has to loose trusting him? Many people have lost everything already. Throw the "exerienced and know everything" out of the White House! Let change come to it! OBAMA/Biden

How could anyone in their right mind elect someone to run this country who has NO political experience whatsoever. Might as well hire Al-Quieda to pilot our airlines.

Voting for McCain would be a mistake. His selection of Palin was merely a strategy. It had nothing to do with country first. It was "campaign first". He is so full of crap. I'm so glad that Obama is stepping it up and calling McCain on all of his lies and flip flopping. Obama didn't want to waste time perpetuating the distractions that the McLame campaign was throwing out there, but he realized that if he wants to win, he has to. He has to expose them for who they really are: phonies, liars, self-interest jerks, money-hungry jokers and moose/karabou haters.

Anyone who votes for McCain is selfish. All he cares about is his own interests and his oil tycoons interests, and not the other people out here who are struggling to keep their homes, eat and buy gas. McCain admitted to voting for Bush 90% of the time. That means that if he (McCain) was president these past eight years, he would have made 90% of the same decisions Bush made. We will be in the same boat 4 years from now, that we are in today if we vote him in! Hello people?! Earth to America?!!!

So this Palin lady has all of this experience, huh? I don't think that is important. What she has accomplished during these experiences is what's important. Putting Alaska in debt does not constitute the kind of experience we need right now. And I mean, come on, I play video games online with a guy in Japan, and I have more foreign policy experience than Mrs. Bridge to Nowhere. If being able to see Russia from Alaska is good enough foreign policy experience for the VP slot, we are in deeeep moose dung. The republicans really think the American people are stupid. Oh yeah, and our economy is fundamentally sound? More like fundamentally screwed. Vote McSame!!!!!!!!!! I mean, McCain.

mCAIN WILL NOT TELL US HIS ECONOMIC PLAN UNTIL HE IS IN THE WHITE HOUSE.... hE KNOWS HOW TO CAPTURE BIN LADEN AND HE WILL DO IT IF HE IS ELECTED ( CALL 911, THE FBI, LOCAL POLICE, THE PENTAGON TELL THEM WHAT YOU KNOW NOW SIR IT IS A MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY)
WE SHOULD CHANGE HIS NAME FROM MCCAIN TO MCBLACKMAIL

Palin Power: You appear to be as clueless as Sarah Palin. AIG is a publicly held company with a market cap of $7.23 Billion with 2.69 billion shares. Read their notice to shareholder and you will see you are wrong. You need to learn (like Sarah Palin) something about reading a corporate balance sheet and reporting. Most Republicans I know are a lot smarter than you and probably a lot richer!

Why on earth is Mccain talking of change now-a slogan he has never used since the begining of this political dispensation. He is now stealing or copying from Obama who has from day one indicated that what this country needed is change.this is an indication that just like the war on iraq Obama has always had the right judgement and vision. Obama is the biblical david of our time.

Let's see, in just 3 short years Nobama has become the #2 recipient of money from the now FAILED Freddie Mack and Fannie Mae. Nobama's top finacial advisors are from FAILED finacial institutions and they received MILLIONS from these FAILED institutions.

Nobama was in their pocket and now they are in his.

There needs to be a CRIMINAL investigation into these people.

Where is the REPUBLICAN'S COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF? Hiding in the White House, George W. Bush came out and gave another one of his ignorant speech and then ran for cover! We haven't heard from him since.

The Republicans just continue to SHOOT themselves in the foot. It also appears the "honeymoon is over" when I hear Gov. Palin refer to the ticket as the Palin-McCain ticket. Whoa....."Beauty Pageant Pitt Bull" appears to have plans for POWER. Hummmm., she may even plan to get McCain OUT OF THE WAY so that leaves an OPEN SPOT for you guessed it. MISS BEAUTY PAGEANT HERSELF!!

I BET YOU $10 million dollars that if John McCain wins, Sarah Palin will find a WAY to oust "the OLD geezer" before you can even say "reformer", so she can TAKE OVER his job. Just like she did with TROOPERGATE!!!

Have you noticed lately how tired and pale Senator McCain is looking these days. I think that he is tired and saying things that either he hasn't thought through or he is just reading what people in his campaign are giving him to read. What ever the case is, he looks tired and his age is showing and I'm sorry but we need someone who is able to take that 3:00 am call when it comes in. To much flip flopping from the Republican party and actually it's kind of funny to listen to the conservatives try to cover the mistakes and explain what he (McCain) 'meant' to say.

Obama is an "arrogant dilettante" and a "dos caras" — "two faces
politician!

His tax plan and energy plan alone, and remember energy is tied to national security, would accelerate big time the problems we already have! He may be equivocating again though?

And most importantly, Obama has not demonstrated the experience, humility, servant leadership, relational skills, judgment, courage, stability, moral center or core values and integrity to be president of the United States of America!

McCain/Palin 08!

Palin and all those sopeanoed should clear the issue at stake in alaska and clear their consciences. If Palin refused to co-operate, she should resign or the country should force her to do so because she nobody can be above the law nor can anybody put him/herself in this type of controversy and be running for the highest seat of the land.

Obama is the man and he will win.

McCain = no change

Obama/Biden 2008

Our forefathers are rolling over in their graves to see this socialist scumbucket trying to demolish everything that America stands for.

If Obama is elected he will destroy everything that the flag of our country stands for. He is trying in vain to get the people who could care less about the politics of this country to overwhelm the votes.

This is a disaster for this country if this communist is elected.

McCain/Palin 08

Obama reminds me of JFK when the Cuban Crisis hit. Kennedy did not blindly react, but showed thought and acted with reason and conviction.

I don't consider that a sign of weakness, but sound reasoning.

Better than the READY-SHOOT-AIM mentality of the current administration.

Hispanics will never vote for a black-believe it-

No "uppity" elitist Senator is getting elected in November-not in this country anyway–

Palin Power...

If the Chief Shareholders are the decision makers for the company, and they ran the company into the ground.. then they don't deserve to be included into the bailout. They should take the loss as a consequence of doing a bad job running the company.

It looks as if Ohio, Florida, Virginia and probably Missouri will decide this election. It will be interesting to see if the people suffering in those states stick with what got them there or will they step out in a new direction.

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WHAT IS DEMOCRACY?

Free and democratic countries have more than one political party to choose from and if a party, after receiving the endorcement of the majority of average people does not perform, they need to be held accountable for their actions or lack of actions. They need to be delivered a strong message – for NEXT TIME.

If you fail to do that and “keep electing the same government over an over again regardless of how they perform, YOU ARE MOVING AWAY FROM DEMOCRACY” – this what our kids fought/fight for..

Which American made the above statement in quotes?
clue! – it was a Republican

It is not about – gender – age – race – young – old – IT IS ABOUT PERSERVING DEMOCACY!!

Both parties need to be held to the same standard. If you do not have this balance – YOU ARE RUSSIA!!!

Palin = does this lady have one original idea in her head? I guess NOT!

Let's see, the lobbyist of Freddie Mac and Fannie May gave Obama 502K and McCain and 150K. Do the number kids. Do I have to connect the dots for you. Your emperor has no clothes and he is counting on your ignorance. Liberals are smarter than conservatives but republicans are smater than democrats. But gosh ladies, isn't he cute? Yes, for this reason alone vote for him. The ignorance of the American voter, God help us all. So hold your nose and vote, but watch out for the kid with the toothy smile, he is so full of his own BS.

Hillary sold out to Obama. If she ever ran again, I would not vote for her. She has lost all the respect I had for her.

Please Obama will you just leave already? I am sure you can get the Cubans to elect you!

Good Riddance to bad rubbish November 5th.

Palin 2012

Palin Power: Name one area of the economy where McCain/Palin would be different than Bush/Cheney?

Anybody? Seriously, I don't know of one McCain economic policy that is different from George Bush.

How's that 401K doing America?

Hey Barack...the good Governor from Kansas has summed up your fate nicely.

It doesn't matter what you and the rest of the 'Bots have to say, because the majority of the people in this country are NEVER going to vote for you in a million years.

Say goodnight Barry...you're just another raisin in the sun.

Hey John! I can see a gas station from my kitchen window, can I be your Engery Advisor?

McCain wants to fire him. That's all we need is the SEC guy standing in the unemployment line behind the ex Alaskan govenor CHEF.

Obama understand what McCain Palin say about 'Country Club First'

My suggestion for McCain slogan:

"Plans, we don't got no plans, we don't need no plans...I don't have to show you no stinkin' plans"

It's not as catchy as "Country First", but at least it's the truth!!

To everyone who keeps saying the DES have been in control for the last two years PUMP YOUR BRAKES! Bush has used his veto so many times that I thought it was his middle name. Plus these bad home loans started BEFORE the DEMS gained control.

I love it when a man take his time to seek counsel, think and process the all the facts; which gives him all possibilities of new ideas and a resolution. That shows Leadership and Good Judgement.
What about you John McCain/Same and Insane.

Notice John McCain is looking more and more confused.

INTELLIGENT DEMOCRATS FOR McCAIN–YOUR PROBABLY NOT !!

no matter how much you use the obama book you will never win

CNN LIKE MSNBC, JUST CAMPAIGN FOR OBAMA

"Palin kept speaking throughout the disruption, but her remarks were nearly unintelligible to much of the audience inside the airplane hangar where the rally was held."

You forgot to mention that her commentary continued to be unintelligible once everyone quieted down.

Let me fix AIG's problems! I am an expert in Wall Street affairs. Trust me, please folks. I can see Wall Street and the AIG corporate building in New York from my apartment there. So, I am certainly a qualified expert. Trust me with your 401K and your retirement and your livelihood!

Obama scares me more everyday, I do not think he can handle the huge task that is awaiting the next President. He had to take two vacations during the primary season? The problems of a campaign are nothing compared to securing the future of this country both domestically and abroad. Roe v Wade has been around for years, through how many Republican Presidents? So drop that ploy, it won't work. With a tie going on, looks as if we will have at least one more term of a Republican President. Thank God, it will be McCain rather then Romney.

"Congressional leaders who give Senator Obama his marching orders are now saying incredibly that this mess isn't their fault, and they aren't going to take any action on this crisis until after the election," McCain said at an Iowa campaign stop.

But on Tuesday, when asked how much worse the economy would have to get before the campaign released a specific plan, McCain senior adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin said that it wasn't "imperative" for an "exact" plan to be drawn up yet.

"I think the moment when we write down a specific plan is the moment we send legislation from a McCain administration to Congress. That's the moment when that happens," he said.

I think McCain is getting a little more senile everyday! He changes from one thought to another and can't seem to remember what he's said!
Palin aged in 2 weeks also she still keeps using the same stump speech with little revisions! How gullible do they think we are!!

Wake up american people and see the real leader. McCain/Palin have coopted the montra of Obama. Obama for change, Mc Cain for change, Obama tax cut = Mc Cain tax cut. McCain seems to follow Obama. The real leader for this country is obvious. Enough is Enough! oops! McCain/Palin say it again

Everything he says is a lie. McBush is like a live Lie Factory. Yesterday McOld says that the man who Obama chose to Vet Biden worked for Fannie Mae. But McBomb left out that he worked for Fannie over ten years ago. Back when working for Fannie was a compliment.
McLiar also complained that Fannie gave money to Obama. Yes, Fannie had a little over a million dollars in tax deductable donations. Slightly over half of this money was divided amoungst the campaigns of several Dems. The rest went to Republican candidates. McBush is all smoke and mirrors and no substance.

What does the teleprompter say?
Where is the teleprompter?
Who's responsible for the teleprompter?

PEOPLE......IT'S the DEMOCRATS in congress that you elected that have got us in this trickbag.DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES.

McCain stated today that he will not tell us the specifics of his economic plan for America until after he is in the White House. I guess then we won't ever know what any of his true positions on any issues important to those of us facing financial difficulties because there is no way anyone would vote for a moron candidate who refuses to discuss the issues and only speaks up in disgraceful, baseless attack ads on Obama. McCain will never see the inside of the White House in any leadership position. His ignorant running mate can then go back to Alaska and face the corruption charges of abuse of power that is so obviously guilty of. Maybe too she can do something to clean up the mess within her own family before she tries to tell everyone else how to run theirs. McCain is too old and out-of-touch and Palin is totally unqualifed to be anything. Thanks McCain. You make every day an ever-widening gap in the polls. Obama will be our next President as he should be. He and Biden are the only leaders with character, integrity and real plans to help average Americans.

A smart person waits for all details are known before they take a position. A foolish person speaks strongly about a topic that they do not have all the facts on, later having to retract thier position. You decide which one is smart.

Mike in NY: Keep on hiding under your bed and waiting on the missles from russia buddy, we'll let you know when its safe to come out...

September 18th, 2008 8:03 pm ET
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What a trio Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama. If they ever get into office all the same time "God help America."

They remind you of the three stooges?

Obama, according to CNN is using 77% of his ads as negative. Imagine that . What a dirt ball he is.

Liked the McCain rally today in the stock market . Obama bad mouths the economy while McCain tries to put a positive spin on it. It does no good to bad mouth America, Mr. Obama. You are the one who insulted Mid Westerners and women.

I have to give it to the right-(well not all..Sen. Hagel is an exception)–they really do give Oscar-worthy performances when it comes to defending Palin's foreign policy experience or how McCain's economic plans are exactly what we need now.

Yeah. Sure. That dog don't hunt.

BUSH is REALLY BAD !!! OBAMA is REALLY BAD !!! Two wrongs don't make a right !!!

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CNN-speak for Gosh, what you submitted had BETTER be in support of Obama or else.

RIP journalistic integrity

To: John Kaleto
Posted: September 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Just who are Obama's "top economic advisors", George Soros, Cindy Sheehan, and James Carville?

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Actually John, his two primary economic advisers are:

Paul Volker – Fed Chairman under Ronald Reagan

Warren Buffet – The second richest man in the world

Personally I will go with their wisdom over yours any day.

Both sides have changed positions. At first, both Campains said tax money should not be involved. But after the government rescue, both campains did not object to the solution.

Now, McCain campain proposed to create a Resolution Trust Corp. to take care of all the bad loans. I believe Obama campain will also propose something similar tomorrow after he meets with his economic advisors tomorrow in Miami. By the way, if some other creative solution other than a Trust is proposed by the administration, both campains will accept it.

Obama campaind does not need to do that much to get the benefits from the financial crisis. But the crisis might be over soon and then most people will forget the crisis by the election day and the election will still be very close.

By the way, Republicans are supposed to support small governments. But in practice, they supported government intervention too. Reagan supported the rescue of the Auto maker Chrysler. Bush Sr. supported creating of the Trust for solving the S&L problem. Now, Bush Jr. will support government takeover of a lot businesses: mortgage loans.

Therefore, ther are not much differences between Democrats and Republicans on this issue!!!

Trysh, Los Angeles? AMEN!!

Due to the idiot Gramm deregulating the insurance and banking industries so the could "commingle" the United States government is officially in the life insurance business. The American taxpayers officially own 79% of AIG for the price of $85 billion taxpayer dollars.

Not to worry, McCrypt has decided we need another government "commission" to investigate!

We truly cannot afford 4 more years!

Were so Sick of Obama lie's and name calling we could Puke!! Were democrats folks for 45 years, talk it from us folks we need McCain bad!!!

Sarah what color is your lipstick?

In what aspect, Mike?

Game over!

I'll take the thoughtful approach of Obama over the knee jerk reaction of McCain any day.
Gets all the facts first then make a decision.
Obama thinks before he acts like all good leaders!

So is the McCain issue that Obama is a risk because he asked for more information instead of impulsively commenting with whatever he thinks the voters want to hear? Then having to change his mind and clean it up later?

Maybe they should consider blinking before blabbing and they won't continue to look so inept.

If Country is FIRST, we really need the Clintons back in teh White House...

Everyone needs to watch Obama's 'plan for a change' ad on youtube and on tv. He is what every American needs!

McCain has left the building....goodbye!

I listened to this dude give this amazing speech in New Mexico and man america let's not miss out on this great leader on november 4th. Such leaders come only once in a lifetime.

McCain is circling the drain.

Please Obamabots. Obama just promised to create legislation – sorry, the President does not DO THAT. That legislation has a fancy name and basically will "fix everything."

BUT HE DID NOT TELL US HOW.

See past the lies.

McSame & Failin don't have a clue on the economy or anything else. The more they talk, the more people can see that for themselves. Everything is Obama's fault. Everyone is picking on them. It is really getting pathetic. Of course, they can just make up some more lies, to go with the lies they've already told. The media is starting to call them out on all the lies. Finally!

this guy is the asnwer for November 4 thats all i can say. Mccain stop flip floping idiot

Silly McCain. Did he really expect Obama to say anything not on a telepropter and staffed for a week first? Notice Obama STILL has not given a position on the AIG bailout. God help us on those 3 AM phone calls if someone wants Obama to make an on the spot decision when Russian missile are coming in. He'll need his telepropter first. Obama is a disgrace. The Dems reached bottom and started digging when they nominated (or appointed) him. He is a false god. Stop kissing his feet.

WAY TO GO OBAMA. TAKE CARE OF THE RICH AIG INSURE THEY LOSE NO MONEY. HOW ABOUT ALL THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN JEOPARDY OF LOSING THEIR HOMES. DO YOU CARE. SURE AS HELL, NOT.

Joe Biden is more qualified to be President than McCain, Palin, and yes even Obama. Obama was thinking Country First when he picked Biden, not who can energize my boring campaign.

The main problem with McCain is be makes decisions b4 thinking about them for a while or gathering information...

McCain rolls the dice (wins BIG, loses BIG)

Obama looks at his cards, THINKS and then makes a decision (trends up and down)

McCain was against the bailout (FLIP)
Until he was for it (FLOP)

Just like he was against torture (FLIP)
until he was for it (FLOP)

Of course, McCain jumps out and makes a statement before all the facts are known, as he did with the crisis in Georgia. Obama first wants to know all the facts and then makes a determination. That approach will lead to a better decision every time, taking all aspects into consideration and making an informed decision. McCain still has not put out his economic plan and now his campaign says they won't do it until after he is elected, that it's not necessary to explain it to the public before we vote. With voter ballots in a flux because of registration problems, I fear the outcome of this election.

Go Obama Go!!
This is just getting better and better. McCain/ Palin are just looking dumber and dumber.

You have to love it Democrats!!

Please McIdiot. First You said no Bail out. Then you flipped and were for it. If you were more prudent in your rushing to judgement like Obama is. Then you would not be constantly flip flopping and then lying to cover it up.

If we waited until we had all the facts–we wouldn't be in Iraq.

I want an intelligent, thoughful president this time around.

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THATS THE APPROVAL RATING THIS EVENING ..HOLLYWOOD AT WORK

the best thing i can do for this country and the rest of the world is not to allow this brain dead mc cain to go to the white house by voting Obama 08

Today mcBush said that if he were President he would fire the Chairman of the SEC. Silly McRabbit, tricks are for kids and Republicans. The President cannot fire the Chaiman of the SEC. Think before you lie old man, think !

I can't even find the words to express my disgust with the Bush administration and the unfortunate direction America has headed . Sadly, my 83-year old mother had investments in AIG to supplement her income. Like many, returning to the work place just to make ends meet is NOT AN OPTION! I pray every day that the democrats win this election. Obama/Biden '08!!!!!

Who are these people that have run these big companies in the ground and leaving the tax payer holding the bag? Why aren't there names being put out there so we can see who is responsible for all of this greed.

Why didn't he support the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005. The news media needs to start doing thei jobs and find out WHY

PAY NO ATTENTION TO THAT MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN, IT'S JUST THE OLD FOOL JOHN MCGRAMPS, THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ HAS SPOKEN.

And what did Obama say about AIG until he had something someone else said to work with(See Debates with Hillary). Nothing.. As usual. Except the same old non-nutritional sugar rhetoric. Empty Suit. Go back to Chicago!

Best thing to do in present situation

to have Barak Obama and Sarah Pelin as president and VP, and retire both the Joes , avoid election, and spend that time and energy to put financial system in order.

Barak- Sarah team will be young and energetic to meet new challenges. Good luck to them and God bless USA.

If there was anything to the Keating 5, it would have come out already. A committee found that McCain did nothing wrong.

Yet another example of putting thought into something before your open your mouth. We want a president who thinks and not one that can give sound bits at a moments notice.

Why else would the McCain campaign critize Obama for not having a stand on the aig issue - they think leadership is being the first to comment. Leadership is call USING JUDGMENT to get it done the right way.

Keating 5, How many years ago and he was cleared and worked tirelessly to clean up Government. Also, deregulation occured during the Clinton years with Democrates also voting in support. Are the Democrates' minds slipping(which I am one) or John McCain's?

Have you that John McCain looks more and more confussed?

YOU O.B. VOTERS ARE THE MOST NAIVE MORONS AND HATERS EVER SEEN IN A ELECTION RACE. AMERICA IS GETTING SO SICK OF THE HATE AND O.B.'S DIRTY CHICAGO TACTICS. O.B. AND HIS UNITY IS A CULT FULL OF HATE. REP. DONT HATE ON THEIR OWN CANIDATES AND VOTERS LIKE O.B. ON HRC ETC. THIS COUNTRY IS HEADED FOR THE WORST FALL YET IF O.B. GETS ELECTED SOMEHOW.

McCain can learn a great deal from Obama. Think before you speak.

Obama is just a liberal who want's USA free of oil addiction, he wants to reform the corrupt Washignton DC and use the tax money of the 5% richest people in america to help the other 95% who are suffering, he is loved around the world and will fight hard to restore america's standing and leadership.... Don't let him get away with it !!!!!!

Why, Senator McCain, have you not reformed and shaken up Washington until your talk now? Sure, you were a real stand up guy on immigration – gotta hand it to you, but why are you now resorting to low blows and lies? Could it be you have nothing else to run on?

Go Obama/Biden!

it's impossible to keep up with McCain and his continuously CHANGing positions. Is there anything at all he's hasn't flipped on to get a vote. If anyone can get a grip on what he is saying please put it on the air somewhere.
Whereas Mr. Obama saw these disasters forming some time ago and had authored plans to prevent them. He has the judgement and the smarts and don't forget temperment thats needed NOW!

Like I said we don't need any more shoot from the hip cowboys running this country. Thanks Obama for reason.

What is the value of executive experience which Palin drums up? George Bush had abundant executive experience as governor of Texas. Where did he take America? To hell on earth! This means executive experience is the problem and not the solution. In general, the greater the experience, the greater the tunnel vision arising from "the old wine is good" mentality.

What then is the solution? It is judgment! Obama has that judgment in abundance! If America desires real change, then Obama is the answer!

I Like McCain’s solution fire FCC Chairman Cox. This liar has found his scape goat. Does Oliver North ring a bell?

How much did Obama take from freddie and fannie in 2 year? And his finacial advisers voted for and agree with Phil Gramm in 1995. John Mc Cain did what his country asked and never asked what his country could do for him. Obama puts career and stardom before country. Where his "bundles" coming from?

Moneybags McCain still hasn't learned to think before he speaks. We need a president that's intelligent enough to know all the facts before he makes a decision. Why are these polls still that close? Are americans still this dumb or still that racist??

Donald Trump endorses McCain!

McCain is like a chicken with his head cut off right now. His campaign is flailing about, saying anything and everything it thinks might get a good headline, and lashing out recklessly.

If this episode is any indicator, it shows how collected and focused Obama is during a crisis, and how frazzled and ineffective McCain is.

Regulation does not equal oversite.

Regulation in the free market is dangerous. Oversite is prudent.

It was McCain who screamed DEREGULATION for two decades and and now within hours of the AIG bridge loan, we need to REGULATE Wall Street. FLIP FLOPPER!!!

The govt didn't need to bail out the entirety of AIG for our sake. The insurance division that they keep talking about was on sound footing. Let the investment side sink with their ship but make sure the insurance division doesn't go down with it.

Probably would have saved us a few billion.

The Fed is growing suspiciously powerful for an entity that is hardly bound by the checks and balances of the other branches...

Why is McDonald not giving a press interview? did the media ask for one?
Ask Palin too.
We want to hear their dumb answers so democratics can run some ads.
press always asks Obama but never McPain.

I WATCHED THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE WHERE MCAIN DIRESPECTED THIS YOUNG LADY AND CALLED HER ALL KINDS OF DERROGATIVE NAMES. I AM BAFFLED AS TO WHY WOMEN SUPPORTS HIM.

McCain:
"I don't like it."
"I don't like it, but it had to be done."

Barack:
"I blame bush/repbulicans/mccain/daffyduck"
"Who am I to second guess the Fed?"

I'll be voting for the guy who can take a real stance on what HE believes rather than what he's told to believe.

Ah yes, Barack Obama.

Is this the same Harvard educated lawyer who couldn't buy his own house without enlisting the aid of a convicted felon, Tony Rezko (fraud and bribery)???

Now, Senator Obama would have us believe that he can "fix" things while mocking John McCain whose own homes were, presumably, paid for the old fashioned way.

I have voted exclusively Democratic forever. No more.

Enough of their childish delusions already.

M

For the life of me, I don't understand why none of my comments to the CNN polical ticker blog is ever posted by CNN? Is there a discrimination imposed by CNN against Independent in CA?????

18 Million people VOTED for Obama to lead this country. Not based on his experience but based on his VISION.

So for all you Palin supporters trying to compare experience–stop using the logic of a drunken teenager. So off you trot to your proctologist for a Palinectomy

And the beat goes on. McCain is a liar, waffler, and doesn't really know what to do. Repugs always blame the other party. We cannot have another 4 years of this garbage. This Hillary Clinton supporter will vote for Obama/Biden in November.

CNN=ANTI MCCAIN/PALIN SUPPORTER.

DOES OBAMA HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT? NO AND NO. OBAMA IS MR. NO EXPERIENCE. NO DOMESTICE EXPERIENCE,ON ECONOMICE EXPERIENCE,NO EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE AND NO FOREIGN EXPERIENC. PEOPLE,WE CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE NEXT PRESIDENT BE ON THE JOB TRAINNING PERIOD.
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MCCAIN/PALIN 08!

Well god forbid a man of intelligence who might be the next leader of out country want details and to understand a policy before taking a position on it!

I was going to comment on the story, but I got to the bottom of the page and saw that McCain has a Facebook page. I laughed so hard, I forgot what I was going to write. I could really use some laughs, so I'm off to Facebook. Obama '08.

Oh, McCain -

You've had three different positions on this issue in as many days.
How do you have a leg to stand on?

What is McCain's big alternative to the bailout? Still waiting... maybe his hypothetical commission will miraculously solve the problem.

"Obama questions McCain's position on....." ?

What the waste of time.... McCain doesn't have "position" on anything. He just say anything which may sound good at any given time, just to be elected. Then the same people running the Bus admin will take over. It's that simple. He has no vision, therefore, no leadership, no big picture, no future direction.

Obama has a solid sense of future direction, sharp mind, big picture beyond the election, and solid knowledge of international affairs and constitutional law. I can't wait to get done with this election and put his brain to the real, more important tasks... like fixing problems.

Guys and Gals, I am a Conservative, but the polls scare me because I do not follow anyone blindly, not even my religious beliefs. But When the Conservative base supports McCain so Blindly it really makes me question my religious principles & beliefs. Maybe I'm wrong for being a Christian. I am not an idiot and I do not want to be looked at as an idiot. Obama and his team just seem like they are ready to lead our country. I have never voted but the future of me and my country is important to me. This election is too important not to vote for Obama.

McCain Just seems like he doesnt know whats going on, it seems to me like it is more of a legacy thing to him more than a Nuts and Bolts lets fix this nation and fix our economy. He seems very focused on making the rich richer and giving our country away to big corporations, Corporations just do not care about the little guys. I really Hope Obama can win...

The Conservative really need to move past the race issue and look at what is important to their family.

This man, Barack Obama, is BRILLIANT!

I HAVE BEEN A REPUBLICAN TO MY SHAME

FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE. THEY HAVE SUCCEEDED

IN TURNING A GREAT SUCCESS TO A MISERABLE FAILURE.

ITS OUT MONEY. ITS OUR GOVERNMENT & WE ARE TAKING IT BACK

Has anyone noticed that 80% of the comments here are pro Obama? He will win by a landslide. Thank God!

Just the same old flip-flopping McCain being for one thing and then against it when it's convenient.

Just remember folks
1) He was for gay marriage before he was against it
2) He was for for illegal immigrants and now he is against them
3) Spoke out against Bush's tax cuts and then wants to continue them
4) Wanted AIG to fall and now he praises the governments takeover.
5) Was against regulation before he was for it.

FLIP-FLOP EXPRESS?

What is causing the current economic crisis?

The subprime mortgage meltdown.

When did the subprime mortgage meltdown begin?

In 2006/2007.

Who was given an overwhelming mandate by the American voters in 2006?

The Democratic Congress.

Who voted 98% of the time with the Democrats in Congress?

Barrack Obama.

The legislative branch (Congress) makes our laws — the president
merely enforces these laws.

McCain/Palin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who will put the USA back on the RIGHT track!
NO bigger government.
NO welfare state.

NO OBAMA, NO WAY, NOT NOW, NOT EVER!

John McCain and his supporters take special delight in IGNORANCE. America deserves better than John McCain.

For the poster named "This is the second time...."

I'm sorry to hear that. Wow. I wish you luck and Godspeed that your retirement investments will rebound. Hang in there and don't sell your stocks - they'll rebound and when they do, sink them into low-risk investment instruments (CD's, maybe some precious metals, etc)

THE REPUBLICANS CALL ANY ELECTED OFFICIAL

LIBERAL, IF THEY WANT TO TAKE CARE OF THE

NEEDS OF AMERICAN WORKING PEOPLE. FROM

NOW ON LETS ONLY ELECT LIBERALS. THE SO

CALLED CONSERVATIVES ARE GIVING OUR NATION

& OUR TAX DOLLARS TO ANY ONE BUT US, THE TRUE OWNERS.

I would love to hear the opinion of those ignorant GOP supporters who claim Obama will turn the US into a socialist state.

Question: Under what administration is the buying up by the government of private investment banks taking place? Can you tell me if that is a capitalist move?

do america really deserve obama? I hope america makes the right choice obama/biden '08. take the blind folds off and listento the foolish response In mcshame and liar sarah

It's interesting that CNN won't report this two-faced AIG approach by John McCain, tried to insinuate that Joe Biden was guilty of flip-flopping on AIG, and now only describes McCains's two-faced behavior in a quote made by Obama.

CNN, I accuse you of journalistic and moral cowardice. You need to grow a pair.

At least Obama tries to limit the number of stupid things uttered on the campaign trail - McLame is in constant retraction mode. "I'll say this, yeah...no, no, no wait a moment, I meant this....uh, reverse that, strike that, I meant THIS". All part of his "shoot first, ask questions later" thought process. Crazy man.

Just who are Obama's "top economic advisors", George Soros, Cindy Sheehan, and James Carville?

THIS JUST IN! Obama has annouced that he will not be attending rallies at some of the smaller towns and cities he previously had planned on. His reasoning is that he plans to devote more time to the larger cities and of course needs to spend more time on his third book about himself. Obama hopes that his third book will be as big of a hit as his first two, saying "The cost of my children's private school is enough that I have decided to write a third book in order to make more money to afford those things the average American could only dream about."

Wake up America, Obama is a fraud. I mean what has he really done for this country as a senator? Anything? He writes books about himself because that's what he's good at...making up stories.

McCain and Palin are the real authors of change and have the record to prove it. Obama...well lets just say...he's full of stories.

I GUESS MCAIN CAMP SHOULD TAKE NOTES!!!!! NEVER RUSH TO JUDGE UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION OTHERWISE YOU WILL END UP LOOKING LIKE A FLIP FLOPPER!!!!!! NOTICE MCCAIN COMMENTS.... DON'T BAILOUT AIG THEN THE NEXT DAY, OK NOW THAT I HAVE ALL THE DETAILS OK TO BAIL OUT AIG!

IT'S GOOD TO HAVE OUR FUTURE PRESIDENT

TAKE THESE IMBECILES HEAD ON. THEY HAVE

WON WITH LIES, FEAR MONGERING, SCAMS &

SLEAZE 7 OUT OF 10 TIMES. NO MORE. WE ARE

LITERALLY GOING DOWN THE CRAPPER WITH

THESE MORONS AT THE HELM. DEMS HAVE GROWN SOME.

What's new!

McCain......before it before he was against it.

Wisdom, Judgement And Reason

Obama 08

Patriotism; John F. Kennedy

Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You, But What You Can Do For Your Country.

“He has consistently opposed the sorts of common sense regulations that might set out some rules of the road for these financial institutions have lessened the current crisis,” he said.

Correction my dear Obama: John McCain and common sense do not belong in the same sentence... actually it's an oxymoron.

Obama '08

Obama should emphasize that the administration and now mccain are in favor of corporate welfare, but not a dollar towards our healthcare.

Things are not supposed to be allowed through a downward spiral. At this point a stimulus package is necessary to stabilise the economy until Obama/Biden take the reign of power in Washington and fix the economy and create the condition for growth and job creation for all Americans.

The Clinton prosperity and security will be here again.

Obama/Biden 08/12.

I can't believe Obama wanted all the details before he commented on such a serious issue. What nerve? How dare he think! Where does he think he is?

THE OLD IGNORANT FOOL HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE IS

SAYING UNTIL HIS HANDLERS TELL HIM. HE JUST

REMEMBERS HE NEEDS THAT OTHER 13TH HOUSE.

WE DESPERATELY NEED TO STOP EVEN LISTENING.

IT A TRIP TO THE SLEAZY LAND OF THE STUPID & GREEDY.

This is what some of us have been waithing for. Now Obama is calling out the lies and McCain`s lack of ideas and actually hitting back hard.

If Obama continues this way, it will be a landslide.

Obiden 08

McCain continues to respond with aggressive knee jerk remarks each and every time the wind changes direction. I would contend Obama could not say anything for the next month and a half and the Grand Ole Puppets could talk Americans out of voting for them on their own.

barack is all over this thing. mcain is imploding. buh-bye! take the baby polar bear hunter with you!

Thoughtful leadership is what has been missing from the Whiye house for the past eight years. Obviously McCain would continue to follow the knee jerk reactions of his Republican colleague as he is constantly has to shift his position as facts are known!!

That is what got America into the invasion of Iraq where seven more brave Americans died yesterday.

It's about judgement...and McCain doesn't have any.

when McCain can answer the following questions with confidence I will listen to McCain.
1. If his positions has not changed and he is still the same person he was before, Is he the same person who displayed "poor judgment" in his relationship with Keating, in which he was reprimanded by congress as having poor judgment.
2. How is the investment by Cindy Mccain doing in Keatings shopping center? finally answer this one
3. Do you still think support the MLK holiday was a good or bad idea, honestly, not just because it was a business decision.
4. Since you and the republican party in a 55-45 vote enacted deregulation, and then after accepting then regretting the 2002 regulatory reporting enforcement of those banks, How do you think we can trust your judgment to curtail the mess you and the republicans created?
5. How do you like the fruits of semi trickle-down economics thus far?

6. do you still think that the christian right are full of "corrupt influences on religion and politics" and that many of the mega churches are agents of intolerance" which practice" division and slander"?

-to those christian right followers who now embrace McCain, Hypocrisy is a bad thing guys..
finally, You need to get on those liberal media guys that helped your image after the Keating 5 thing, to work alittle harder to show more democrats switching to republicans to influence them. otherwise the true need of democrats will overcome the sillyness of profile politics.

in 17 years I have chosen to invest in a retirement plan. This is the second time I have chosen one that either steals my money and leaves, or invests it poorly. Yes I am starting over again. I am 50 trying to make ends meet and my retirement investments are with AIG.

Last time I got pennies on the dollar, this time I just don't know.

Enough!!!!

THis man is beyond Intelligent, Obama is like a visionary. I don't know if America deserves him or not. I listened to Palins response and it sounded like something my 5 yr old grandchild would say but I can't really blame her she is clueless.

LORD HELP US, EVEN WITH OBAMA'S EXTENSIVE

EDUCATION & THE AGE OF VOD, WE CAN'T KEEP

UP WITH MCGREEDY'S FLIP FLOPPING. THE GREEDY

SENILE OLD IMBECILE FORGETS HIS POSITION.

Go Barack!! Hit em HARD- Hit em OFTEN!! NOT THIS TIME gop!!!!!

Do you have time to attack other opponent instead of spelling out what your economy plans are???? You are a man of words ONLY.

Keep fighting Obama! Don't let McCain get away with re-INVENTING himself on this one. Still waiting for someone (anyone) to bring up the Keating 5...where the hell are the 527s?

GET REAL PRESIDENT OBAMA.

MCSLEAZY NEEDS NO REASONS

TO FLIP. HE JUST NEED FOR A

LOBBYIST TO GIVE HIM A CALL.

THEN HE CAN GET THAT 13TH HOUSE.

Obama is smart and mccain will say anything to get elected. Don't fall for it America. We can't afford four more years, Eight is Enough!!!

Obama/Biden...the leaders with judgement and experience!

So because Obama doesn't want to speak before he knows all the facts, that means he's wrong? Maybe if Bush and his cronies thought a little before acting from time to time we wouldn't be in this mess.

McCain is pathetic. Wasn't it your ex-campaign adviser Graham who helped de-regulate the banking industry which contributed to the mess we are in? Are these the type of people you would put in charge?

So McCain is the 2008 candidate of "I was for it before I was against it" but only in the reverse order? Where can I buy my McCain Flip Flops?

It amazed me how Palin and McCain love to lie! Obama has announced outright his plan for the economy, you can read it in depth on his website, and McCain and his advisors say that we don't need to know what his plan is?? God, they think we are stupid. They are so transparent it is laughable, unless of cours,e it has something to do with Plains 15 lieas she has told to us. McCain and Palin are a step back in time. No how, no way will these two liars get my vote! OBAMA/BIDEN 08!!!

McCain is losing his mind. And I don't mean that figuratively – he is old and decrepid and literally becoming confused in front of our very eyes.

Yeah, HE'S the guy I want with the codes...NOT.

Obama get's it....McCain doesn't.

McCain supporters, save yourself some time trying to find out your boys policies: What ever Obama puts on the table as a solution today, will be McCain's position tomorrow.

Obama/Biden '08 True vision, better judgement and a proven track record.

"Obama also said the deal “must not bail out the shareholders or management of AIG.”

What a TOOL.... complete TOOL

How can anyone vote for this guy... clueless... totally.

THE CHIEF SHAREHOLDERS ARE THE MANAGEMENT... IT"S PART OF THEIR PACKAGE.... AAAARRRGGGGG.....

And this is they guy going to save our economy!... LMAO

Obama, can me and you have dinner? I just love you!