Comments on: SNL mocks McCain-Palin for second-straight week http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: PUMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774705 PUMA Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:18:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774705 Who cares - the media is still in love with Obama, because he doesn't give actual ideas for them to look at. Instead he just gives generalizations, like: "We need to improve our country" "I want change" "We need to improve poverty" "We need to help heal the nation" "We need to improve our standing in the world" WE NEED... WE NEED... blah blah blah... OF COURSE WE NEED TO DO THOSE THINGS! WHO CAN DISAGREE WITH THAT?!??! But then the liberal media doesn't care about that. They want to rip apart the only candidate that has a record of actually doing these things. God help us if Obama is elected. McCain 2008 Who cares – the media is still in love with Obama, because he doesn't give actual ideas for them to look at. Instead he just gives generalizations, like:

"We need to improve our country"
"I want change"
"We need to improve poverty"
"We need to help heal the nation"
"We need to improve our standing in the world"

WE NEED... WE NEED... blah blah blah... OF COURSE WE NEED TO DO THOSE THINGS! WHO CAN DISAGREE WITH THAT?!??!

But then the liberal media doesn't care about that. They want to rip apart the only candidate that has a record of actually doing these things. God help us if Obama is elected.

McCain 2008

]]> By: facts are facts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774704 facts are facts Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:17:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774704 The best way to get the facts are from the comedy shows like this or the Daily Show or Stephen Colbert. They show clips of McCain's statements where one contradicts the other. They show how ridiculous some of the so-called main stream media is with their ridiculous commentary and talking heads. The fact is if the Main Stream Media stuck to the true facts and presented them to the public Obama would be ahead by 40 points in the polls right now. The best way to get the facts are from the comedy shows like this or the Daily Show or Stephen Colbert. They show clips of McCain's statements where one contradicts the other. They show how ridiculous some of the so-called main stream media is with their ridiculous commentary and talking heads.

The fact is if the Main Stream Media stuck to the true facts and presented them to the public Obama would be ahead by 40 points in the polls right now.

]]> By: Lee Bartholomew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774703 Lee Bartholomew Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:16:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774703 SNL is always a great show when politics is it's target. When it isn't it's usually more fun to watch Red Green. SNL is always a great show when politics is it's target. When it isn't it's usually more fun to watch Red Green.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774702 Matt Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:16:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774702 "mostly young voters who aren't as closely following the ins and outs on the campaign trail" !?! Are you kidding me? How did you get that information? The people who I have talked to who seem to have the most knowledge and up-to-date news on the campaign are those under 30. They definitely won't be the uninformed voters this time around. Find another scapegoat. Sorry we never show up on your polls because we don't own landlines. "mostly young voters who aren't as closely following the ins and outs on the campaign trail" !?! Are you kidding me? How did you get that information? The people who I have talked to who seem to have the most knowledge and up-to-date news on the campaign are those under 30. They definitely won't be the uninformed voters this time around. Find another scapegoat. Sorry we never show up on your polls because we don't own landlines.

]]> By: bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774701 bob Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:16:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774701 Neither candidate has been completely honest in their attack advertisements although McCain has strayed from the truth more often and more blatantly than Obama. According to Politifact.com, Obama has had 18 false claims and 1 rediculously false claim vs. 23 false claims and 6 blatantly false claims by McCain. The bottom line is don't take anything either of these candidates say as gospel, take the time to do your own research on thier claims and attacks and do your research from reputable sources. Neither candidate has been completely honest in their attack advertisements although McCain has strayed from the truth more often and more blatantly than Obama. According to Politifact.com, Obama has had 18 false claims and 1 rediculously false claim vs. 23 false claims and 6 blatantly false claims by McCain. The bottom line is don't take anything either of these candidates say as gospel, take the time to do your own research on thier claims and attacks and do your research from reputable sources.

]]> By: Christian for OBAMA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774700 Christian for OBAMA Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:16:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774700 AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH come on now...."We're just trying to have a little fun! Lighten up, Will Ya?????" Uhhhhh....who said that once upon a time? AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH come on now...."We're just trying to have a little fun! Lighten up, Will Ya?????"

Uhhhhh....who said that once upon a time?

]]> By: Nathaniel C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774699 Nathaniel C. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:15:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774699 Why won't this CNN Political Ticker let us comment on the Fact Check post that demonstrates that Obama is flat out lying when he says that John McCain's social security plan would "wipe out the nest eggs" of millions of people? Just one more example of CNN's bias -- the comments are always open on stories that are bad for McCain so people can criticize him even more, but they're not open on stories that criticize Obama, since CNN wants to limit the criticism of Obama as much as possible. Why won't this CNN Political Ticker let us comment on the Fact Check post that demonstrates that Obama is flat out lying when he says that John McCain's social security plan would "wipe out the nest eggs" of millions of people?

Just one more example of CNN's bias - the comments are always open on stories that are bad for McCain so people can criticize him even more, but they're not open on stories that criticize Obama, since CNN wants to limit the criticism of Obama as much as possible.

]]> By: Suzanne Schecker http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774698 Suzanne Schecker Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:14:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774698 why don't you link hte skit and let people decide for themselves..I thought it was pretty funny and not far off the mark....Obama's ads can go a little over the line but they are at least based in truth...McCain's people just make crap up and the stupid media treats them as if they were serious concerns.... why don't you link hte skit and let people decide for themselves..I thought it was pretty funny and not far off the mark....Obama's ads can go a little over the line but they are at least based in truth...McCain's people just make crap up and the stupid media treats them as if they were serious concerns....

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774697 Matt Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:13:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774697 Hammond was good, but the writing of the skit itself was painfully unfunny - as the non-reactions of the audience made clear. The Fey/Palin skit was much, much better. Hammond was good, but the writing of the skit itself was painfully unfunny – as the non-reactions of the audience made clear. The Fey/Palin skit was much, much better.

]]> By: Tony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774696 Tony Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:13:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774696 "Barack Obama... supports tax cuts for pedophiles." That's about as valid as Obama's claim that McCain wants tax cuts for oil companies, since he wants tax cuts for ALL companies in America. But hey, why not focus in on only a select few benefactors of the policy? I guess the dishonest tactic wouldn't be as effective if Obama went around saying "McCain wants tax cuts for organic farms!" The only difference is that Barack Obama is actually repeating his lie over and over again, whereas SNL had to make a stupid sketch to come up with things that McCain has never said. The other funny thing is that the past few Fact Checks that CNN has performed on Obama have shown him to be a liar. Not to mention over 70% of Obama's ads are negative ads filled with these various lies. "Barack Obama... supports tax cuts for pedophiles."

That's about as valid as Obama's claim that McCain wants tax cuts for oil companies, since he wants tax cuts for ALL companies in America. But hey, why not focus in on only a select few benefactors of the policy? I guess the dishonest tactic wouldn't be as effective if Obama went around saying "McCain wants tax cuts for organic farms!"

The only difference is that Barack Obama is actually repeating his lie over and over again, whereas SNL had to make a stupid sketch to come up with things that McCain has never said.

The other funny thing is that the past few Fact Checks that CNN has performed on Obama have shown him to be a liar. Not to mention over 70% of Obama's ads are negative ads filled with these various lies.

]]> By: Jeff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774695 Jeff Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:13:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774695 The McCain/Palin ticket is just too scary for words. We've got an unknown, untested, and insincere hockey mom who's "foreign policy" experience is Nil. She's facing an investigation that, in my opinion, has her skirting the edge of an obstruction charge, if not the definition of corruption that she claims to be against. And she's so far down in the pockets of big oil, and thinks the only way out of the energy crisis is "drill baby drill". I hope to God if McCain is elected, that his VP is kept to such historic and constitutional roles as leading the Senate and going on goodwill trips to places nobody's ever heard of. (How the heck did Cheney get so much authority anyway? Oh yeah, because Bush didn't have a clue what he was doing and was too stupid to listen to people who knew what they were talking about.) McCain is a true American hero. Nobody disputes that..but he's just so ready to veto anything from the appropriations committee that nothing will ever get done....and he thinks the war in Iraq is a good idea. Tell me again why we're there? At least Obama has SOME foreign policy experience, and is smart enough to listen to advisers. He had the smarts to pick a running mate with strengths in the area where he's weak, and one who KNOWS how the Senate works and how to handle it. The McCain/Palin ticket is just too scary for words.

We've got an unknown, untested, and insincere hockey mom who's "foreign policy" experience is Nil. She's facing an investigation that, in my opinion, has her skirting the edge of an obstruction charge, if not the definition of corruption that she claims to be against. And she's so far down in the pockets of big oil, and thinks the only way out of the energy crisis is "drill baby drill". I hope to God if McCain is elected, that his VP is kept to such historic and constitutional roles as leading the Senate and going on goodwill trips to places nobody's ever heard of. (How the heck did Cheney get so much authority anyway? Oh yeah, because Bush didn't have a clue what he was doing and was too stupid to listen to people who knew what they were talking about.)

McCain is a true American hero. Nobody disputes that..but he's just so ready to veto anything from the appropriations committee that nothing will ever get done....and he thinks the war in Iraq is a good idea. Tell me again why we're there?

At least Obama has SOME foreign policy experience, and is smart enough to listen to advisers. He had the smarts to pick a running mate with strengths in the area where he's weak, and one who KNOWS how the Senate works and how to handle it.

]]> By: AdamW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774694 AdamW Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:12:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774694 McCain doesn't need SNL to destroy him, he can do it on his own. He is a typical politician- greddy, manipulative and mad for power. McCain doesn't need SNL to destroy him, he can do it on his own. He is a typical politician- greddy, manipulative and mad for power.

]]> By: Susan 4 Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774693 Susan 4 Obama Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:12:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774693 Call a spade a spade. John McCain is a liar and I'm glad someone is calling him on it. Call a spade a spade. John McCain is a liar and I'm glad someone is calling him on it.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774692 Brian Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:12:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774692 No one watches SNL. If a significant number of people are swayed by SNL horrible sketches, we have bigger issues. No one watches SNL. If a significant number of people are swayed by SNL horrible sketches, we have bigger issues.

]]> By: arlene, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774691 arlene, CA Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:11:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774691 great, I love SNL, keep 'em coming !! great, I love SNL, keep 'em coming !!

]]> By: Jess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774689 Jess Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:11:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774689 Totally deserve it!! Let's see what Cindy whiner has to say over a TV SHOW!!!.. Totally deserve it!! Let's see what Cindy whiner has to say over a TV SHOW!!!..

]]> By: mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774686 mike Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:10:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774686 I cant believe the media,this country is going thru the worst presidency in american history.Thank you Supreme Court for stopping the recount back in 2000,now look at what it got us,George Bush did nothing to stop the terriost attacks on sept 11,but became a hero instead,the media didnot hold him countable for anything to do with 911,even though George Bush was warned about 9ii two months before it happend,in now the media is doing the samething,this media is not holding the Bush administation accountable for this bad economy,in fact the media is trying to blame the democrats for George Bush mess,imagine if a democrat was president at this time,the media in the republicans will be calling the democrats the worst politicans in american history,so why is the media is not blaming the republicans for this mess,every news channel to turn to calls it a by-partisen matter.how can it be by-partisen when George Bush been in charge of the country for 8 years,i dont think the media will call it a by-partisen matter if a democrat was in charge.the democrats would be blamed 100%. I cant believe the media,this country is going thru the worst presidency in american history.Thank you Supreme Court for stopping the recount back in 2000,now look at what it got us,George Bush did nothing to stop the terriost attacks on sept 11,but became a hero instead,the media didnot hold him countable for anything to do with 911,even though George Bush was warned about 9ii two months before it happend,in now the media is doing the samething,this media is not holding the Bush administation accountable for this bad economy,in fact the media is trying to blame the democrats for George Bush mess,imagine if a democrat was president at this time,the media in the republicans will be calling the democrats the worst politicans in american history,so why is the media is not blaming the republicans for this mess,every news channel to turn to calls it a by-partisen matter.how can it be by-partisen when George Bush been in charge of the country for 8 years,i dont think the media will call it a by-partisen matter if a democrat was in charge.the democrats would be blamed 100%.

]]> By: totally neutral http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774685 totally neutral Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:10:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774685 Anyone in the public spotlight is fair game for comedians, if this humor is how you decide who your leaders should be........ perhaps you are too stupid to be allowed to vote. Anyone in the public spotlight is fair game for comedians, if this humor is how you decide who your leaders should be........
perhaps you are too stupid to be allowed to vote.

]]> By: Darryl Gaines http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774684 Darryl Gaines Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:10:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774684 so now we must be grateful for the only 3 people in the media that exposes McCain for the LIAR he IS..Joy Behar, Frank Rich, and Lorne Michaels ..THANK YOU so now we must be grateful for the only 3 people in the media that exposes McCain for the LIAR he IS..Joy Behar, Frank Rich, and Lorne Michaels ..THANK YOU

]]> By: Celinda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774683 Celinda Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:10:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774683 SNL didn't "rais[e] a general perception that the media was in love with Obama." The perception already existed. And it continues to exist. The US voters don't need SNL to point this out; anyone paying a bit of attention can see it. SNL didn't "rais[e] a general perception that the media was in love with Obama." The perception already existed. And it continues to exist. The US voters don't need SNL to point this out; anyone paying a bit of attention can see it.

]]> By: Nee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774682 Nee Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:09:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774682 As funny as it is, it always backfires; adding to the perception that the media is in the tank for Obama. It backfired really badly in 2004, a year that saw John Kerry lose to the worst president in the history of this country. Why? Because if Joanne Shmoe sees Sarah Palin as being someone she can relate to, and you are mocking Sarah Palin, you are mocking Joanne Schmoe. And Joanne Schmoe usually lives in Ohio. As funny as it is, it always backfires; adding to the perception that the media is in the tank for Obama. It backfired really badly in 2004, a year that saw John Kerry lose to the worst president in the history of this country.

Why? Because if Joanne Shmoe sees Sarah Palin as being someone she can relate to, and you are mocking Sarah Palin, you are mocking Joanne Schmoe.

And Joanne Schmoe usually lives in Ohio.

]]> By: Debra http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774680 Debra Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:09:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774680 I don't necessarily agree that younger viewers are not following this race for the White House closely. Actually, thanks to the efforts of the Obama campaign, I am seeing younger people coming out in droves and participating actively in their democracy for the first time in my 50 years, as most strongly evidenced by the voter turn-out during the democratic run-off. I do believe that they, along with minorities and women, hold the key to who will be occupying the White House come January. While I was and still am a Hillary Clinton supporter, and will always believe that we did not necessarily place the most deserving candidate on the ticket, I fervently support the Obama/Biden ticket, and hope the American public can see through the distortions and the innate racism that probably dogs us all to varying degrees, to bring true change to Washington. I don't necessarily agree that younger viewers are not following this race for the White House closely. Actually, thanks to the efforts of the Obama campaign, I am seeing younger people coming out in droves and participating actively in their democracy for the first time in my 50 years, as most strongly evidenced by the voter turn-out during the democratic run-off. I do believe that they, along with minorities and women, hold the key to who will be occupying the White House come January. While I was and still am a Hillary Clinton supporter, and will always believe that we did not necessarily place the most deserving candidate on the ticket, I fervently support the Obama/Biden ticket, and hope the American public can see through the distortions and the innate racism that probably dogs us all to varying degrees, to bring true change to Washington.

]]> By: Johnny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774679 Johnny Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:08:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774679 Since the MSM is not doing their jobs vetting our barbie doll/ trophy VP candidate and McCain's ability to tell the truth, someone has to do it. Since the MSM is not doing their jobs vetting our barbie doll/ trophy VP candidate and McCain's ability to tell the truth, someone has to do it.

]]> By: Natasha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774678 Natasha Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:08:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774678 The biggest joke is that Obama and McCain are leading a close race. This should be the easiest decision in modern history. The biggest joke is that Obama and McCain are leading a close race. This should be the easiest decision in modern history.

]]> By: Palin has more experience than Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774671 Palin has more experience than Obama Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:07:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774671 It was funny. Now I am sure some Obama backers will love it but hate if they make fun of Obama. There are also some Repubs that are mad at this but will laugh at one done with Obama. To both of those group I say give it a rest. You have to laugh sometimes and see that sometimes things are done just for a laugh. It was funny. Now I am sure some Obama backers will love it but hate if they make fun of Obama. There are also some Repubs that are mad at this but will laugh at one done with Obama. To both of those group I say give it a rest. You have to laugh sometimes and see that sometimes things are done just for a laugh.

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774670 Andrew Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:06:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774670 As long as McCain and Palin refuse to give meaningful interviews, SNL may be the most effective means for bringing their lies and distortions into the light for examination and ridicule. As long as McCain and Palin refuse to give meaningful interviews, SNL may be the most effective means for bringing their lies and distortions into the light for examination and ridicule.

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774669 Andrew Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:06:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774669 SNL is violating the law by illegally contributing to the Obama campaign. It uses sketches written by democrats, so it is just a puppet of the democratic party The more liberal media shows its bias, the more it is obvious that they are lying. Vote for McCain/Palin - they have the integrity and determination to work for the country and for the people who elect them, they will fight corruption and fix the economy. SNL is violating the law by illegally contributing to the Obama campaign. It uses sketches written by democrats, so it is just a puppet of the democratic party The more liberal media shows its bias, the more it is obvious that they are lying.

Vote for McCain/Palin – they have the integrity and determination to work for the country and for the people who elect them, they will fight corruption and fix the economy.

]]> By: M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774668 M Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:06:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774668 I am glad that SNL is being tough on the "Palin & McCain" ticket. Maybe it will help open the eyes of many who think they can do no wrong. I will be watching SNL this election season. Kudos to them! I am glad that SNL is being tough on the "Palin & McCain" ticket. Maybe it will help open the eyes of many who think they can do no wrong. I will be watching SNL this election season. Kudos to them!

]]> By: Alex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774665 Alex Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:06:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774665 what they were showing both times is the truth.... what they were showing both times is the truth....

]]> By: Sarah Bell, Cleveland, OH. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774664 Sarah Bell, Cleveland, OH. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:05:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774664 Make an educated vote. Vote Barack Obama. He won't speak to you like you're a clueless child. Obama/Biden '08 Make an educated vote. Vote Barack Obama. He won't speak to you like you're a clueless child. Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774663 Independent Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774663 yeah, kind of like the right wing radio talk show hosts who have been beating up on Obama everyday for several months now. You don't hear anyone complaining about that. yeah, kind of like the right wing radio talk show hosts who have been beating up on Obama everyday for several months now. You don't hear anyone complaining about that.

]]> By: Jessica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774662 Jessica Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774662 I think that the author of this article is a little disillusioned if he thinks that SNL has an ability to shape general perceptions of candidates. Most young voters, like myself, see SNL for what it is....entertainment. I think that the author of this article is a little disillusioned if he thinks that SNL has an ability to shape general perceptions of candidates. Most young voters, like myself, see SNL for what it is....entertainment.

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774661 Matt Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774661 it really was a pretty accurate depiction of his ads. it really was a pretty accurate depiction of his ads.

]]> By: Puma-SF http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774660 Puma-SF Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774660 It is the Obama camp who is out of touch. Obama is not qualified to be president no more today then he was the day he announced. The man has had his hand out and every turn. Only Chris Dodd (the head of the banking committee) has taken more. Obama's financial advisors Franklin Raines and Jim Johnson have made tens of millions of dollars. Obama has to be the dirtiest politician EVER for being such a junior senator. I do not trust him and I no longer see any difference between the two parties. McCain and Palin will reform Washington. Obama is more of the same. It is the Obama camp who is out of touch. Obama is not qualified to be president no more today then he was the day he announced. The man has had his hand out and every turn. Only Chris Dodd (the head of the banking committee) has taken more. Obama's financial advisors Franklin Raines and Jim Johnson have made tens of millions of dollars. Obama has to be the dirtiest politician EVER for being such a junior senator. I do not trust him and I no longer see any difference between the two parties. McCain and Palin will reform Washington. Obama is more of the same.

]]> By: Nancy Clifford http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774658 Nancy Clifford Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774658 Age does matter. When I hear McCain address a group as "my friends" I think get that old guy off the stage. I'm reminded of gatherings where, my father, trying to stress a position in a discussion, would call another old geezer "my friend" when I knew full well he was just trying to make nice and never regarded the "friend" as someone he'd pay attention to. Once out the door he would skewer the guy. McCain is insincere in his positions and probably doubles over with laughter after the speechs are finished, thinking he put one over on us once again. Help!!! We need a leader with some young brain cells. Age does matter. When I hear McCain address a group as "my friends" I think get that old guy off the stage. I'm reminded of gatherings where, my father, trying to stress a position in a discussion, would call another old geezer "my friend" when I knew full well he was just trying to make nice and never regarded the "friend" as someone he'd pay attention to. Once out the door he would skewer the guy. McCain is insincere in his positions and probably doubles over with laughter after the speechs are finished, thinking he put one over on us once again. Help!!! We need a leader with some young brain cells.

]]> By: Tainopower http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774659 Tainopower Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774659 “Raising taxes is not patriotic.” “Raising taxes is not patriotic.”

]]> By: hitobito http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774657 hitobito Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:04:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774657 If the country is stupid enough to elect McCain/Palin, we will deserve exactly what has happened over the past 7 plus years with even more tax breaks for the very rich and corporations. We will also have a religious zealot who is unprepared for national or foreign policy decisions one heartbeat away from the Presidency. SNL can make a joke about McCain, but this country will go further down the tubes with McCain and Palin. Palin cannot even keep her teenaged daughter from getting pregnant or encourage her oldest son to pursue higher education...and she's prepared to lead this country. No bloody way! If the country is stupid enough to elect McCain/Palin, we will deserve exactly what has happened over the past 7 plus years with even more tax breaks for the very rich and corporations. We will also have a religious zealot who is unprepared for national or foreign policy decisions one heartbeat away from the Presidency. SNL can make a joke about McCain, but this country will go further down the tubes with McCain and Palin. Palin cannot even keep her teenaged daughter from getting pregnant or encourage her oldest son to pursue higher education...and she's prepared to lead this country. No bloody way!

]]> By: Danny in Chicago http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774655 Danny in Chicago Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:03:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774655 The whole world is falling apart on the republicans watch! They have had by far the most power in making this disaster happen whether they acknowledge this or not. Thank you Ronald Reagan for maiking the conservatives so powerful the last 30 years or so - this disaster has you and your cronies names all over it. We the people are cleaning up after your stinking mess, so at the very least, let us make a little fun and practice the one thing we have left - FREEDOM OF SPEECH! I love how the republicans try to say the current congress is responsible (or even Barack Obama) for this mess. That's just so hilarious! Too bad this situation is so serious, or I'd really be laughing. You fu***ng Republicans screwed this up! Take responsibility for it! We want some accountability!!! You people better be careful with our money or you might have to come up with some more money to rebuild the White House after we TEAR IT DOWN! The whole world is falling apart on the republicans watch! They have had by far the most power in making this disaster happen whether they acknowledge this or not. Thank you Ronald Reagan for maiking the conservatives so powerful the last 30 years or so – this disaster has you and your cronies names all over it. We the people are cleaning up after your stinking mess, so at the very least, let us make a little fun and practice the one thing we have left – FREEDOM OF SPEECH!

I love how the republicans try to say the current congress is responsible (or even Barack Obama) for this mess. That's just so hilarious! Too bad this situation is so serious, or I'd really be laughing. You fu***ng Republicans screwed this up! Take responsibility for it!

We want some accountability!!!

You people better be careful with our money or you might have to come up with some more money to rebuild the White House after we TEAR IT DOWN!

]]> By: Montana is Obama Country http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774654 Montana is Obama Country Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:03:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774654 I watched .. it was funny & dull like McCain.. I can't wait to see the comedy skeet with McCain & Palin.. I mean - Tina Fey & Darrell Hammond ... hahahha.. that'll be good! Obama/Biden... 2008, 2012 I watched .. it was funny & dull like McCain..

I can't wait to see the comedy skeet with McCain & Palin..

I mean – Tina Fey & Darrell Hammond ... hahahha.. that'll be good!

Obama/Biden... 2008, 2012

]]> By: cecil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774653 cecil Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:03:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774653 Remeber GOP Have A Since Of Humor! Remeber GOP Have A Since Of Humor!

]]> By: rcbr http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774649 rcbr Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774649 Face it - McCain and Palin are a ridiculous political duo. It's a gold mine for SNL. Face it – McCain and Palin are a ridiculous political duo. It's a gold mine for SNL.

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774648 George Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774648 I am all for political satire. However, this skit wasn't even funny. Also, I am still waiting for the skit where Obama and Rev. Wright are preaching a sermon together... Now that would be fun watch. I am all for political satire. However, this skit wasn't even funny.

Also, I am still waiting for the skit where Obama and Rev. Wright are preaching a sermon together... Now that would be fun watch.

]]> By: Kathy from Phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774647 Kathy from Phoenix Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:59:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774647 I LOVE IT!!! How many more SNL shows before election day??? I'm sure the skits will get better and better. Troopergate may be showing up soon as well. Who will play Todd Palin? I LOVE IT!!! How many more SNL shows before election day??? I'm sure the skits will get better and better. Troopergate may be showing up soon as well. Who will play Todd Palin?

]]> By: Concerned Citizen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774646 Concerned Citizen Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:58:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774646 Thank you, SNL, for cutting through the b.s. and so deftly showing how ridiculous the McCain-Palin campaign is. It's a joke, so what better way to show it than through...jokes? I am tuning in every week for a cathartic laugh, since most of the week I'm cringing and crying with the horror that is the Republican ticket, and what could possibly be the worst duo to run the best nation in the world. If they win, I just hope SNL broadcasts in Canada. Thank you, SNL, for cutting through the b.s. and so deftly showing how ridiculous the McCain-Palin campaign is. It's a joke, so what better way to show it than through...jokes? I am tuning in every week for a cathartic laugh, since most of the week I'm cringing and crying with the horror that is the Republican ticket, and what could possibly be the worst duo to run the best nation in the world. If they win, I just hope SNL broadcasts in Canada.

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774645 Pete Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:57:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774645 Its just satire, are people so stupid they vote based on an SNL skit. If anything it just shows how much the media and hollywood are in the tank for Obama. It actually hurts Obama because people see right through it and always vote against the media and hollywood. They will be standing around scratching their heads after the lose the election because they are so self important that they cannot believe everyone doesn't think the way they do. They will never get it and will keep losing until they nominate a normal candidate that appeals to the majority of Americans. Its just satire, are people so stupid they vote based on an SNL skit. If anything it just shows how much the media and hollywood are in the tank for Obama. It actually hurts Obama because people see right through it and always vote against the media and hollywood. They will be standing around scratching their heads after the lose the election because they are so self important that they cannot believe everyone doesn't think the way they do. They will never get it and will keep losing until they nominate a normal candidate that appeals to the majority of Americans.

]]> By: The Informer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774643 The Informer Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:57:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774643 I am so very proud of SNL for doing this skit. The American people have all been taken in by Palin's personality, and, how she is a "homegirl," Just wish that people would really read and find out the "policies" of this "spectacular" duo. And, realize, too, that they actually have no policy whatever. Keeping the Bush tax cuts permanent. Hello, this is how all of the states are suffering. They keep spending, and cutting taxes. They need to follow Bill Clinton's way of spend as you go--if there is no money for it, then don't spend it!!! I am so very proud of SNL for doing this skit. The American people have all been taken in by Palin's personality, and, how she is a "homegirl," Just wish that people would really read and find out the "policies" of this "spectacular" duo. And, realize, too, that they actually have no policy whatever. Keeping the Bush tax cuts permanent. Hello, this is how all of the states are suffering. They keep spending, and cutting taxes. They need to follow Bill Clinton's way of spend as you go–if there is no money for it, then don't spend it!!!

]]> By: Florida Independent http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774644 Florida Independent Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:57:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774644 So true, the "straight talk" express is anything but. Seems that they GOP can only spew half truths and total lies. Many times I've noticed that Obama attacks McCain using his own words. McCains position on the issues are in a constant flux, ever changing. Now Sarah Palin lack of experience makes her an "outsider" well the same can be said of Obama right? I want to be an astronaut my qualification is: I can see the moon from my house! Pathetic indeed. So true, the "straight talk" express is anything but. Seems that they GOP can only spew half truths and total lies. Many times I've noticed that Obama attacks McCain using his own words. McCains position on the issues are in a constant flux, ever changing. Now Sarah Palin lack of experience makes her an "outsider" well the same can be said of Obama right?

I want to be an astronaut my qualification is: I can see the moon from my house! Pathetic indeed.

]]> By: Jasmine in Germany http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774642 Jasmine in Germany Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:57:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774642 Oh, I don't mind the skit, it seems to be based on quite a few truths. I don't understand how McCain can say "I'm John McCain and I approve this message" on his ads which contain so many untruths. So maybe I feel a little Schadenfreude because I have lost repsect for McCain long ago. It is however disturbing that so many people will allow images and comments on television to sway their opinions without have researched the issues, consult with their own ideas, opinions, etc. We just get spoon fed by TV instead of being independent thinkers and reading more. Oh, I don't mind the skit, it seems to be based on quite a few truths. I don't understand how McCain can say "I'm John McCain and I approve this message" on his ads which contain so many untruths. So maybe I feel a little Schadenfreude because I have lost repsect for McCain long ago.

It is however disturbing that so many people will allow images and comments on television to sway their opinions without have researched the issues, consult with their own ideas, opinions, etc. We just get spoon fed by TV instead of being independent thinkers and reading more.

]]> By: Danny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774641 Danny Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:57:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774641 Actually, I thought It was pretty funny!!....BUT REMEMBER..it WAS "conceived" by Al Franken. He's the hate mongering, ANGRY LIBERAL, with no credibility, who moved back to Minnesota after 35 years just to run for U. S. Senate. The SAME Al ( done nothing) Franken who happens to be a good friend of Lorne Michaels!!!!..... The skit was great...and THAT's where Mr. "Pay no Taxes" belongs....AS A SKIT WRITER!!! Actually, I thought It was pretty funny!!....BUT REMEMBER..it WAS "conceived" by Al Franken. He's the hate mongering, ANGRY LIBERAL, with no credibility, who moved back to Minnesota after 35 years just to run for U. S. Senate. The SAME Al ( done nothing) Franken who happens to be a good friend of Lorne Michaels!!!!.....

The skit was great...and THAT's where Mr. "Pay no Taxes" belongs....AS A SKIT WRITER!!!

]]> By: Roxanne http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/21/snl-mocks-mccain-palin-for-second-straight-week/#comment-1774640 Roxanne Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:57:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=19661#comment-1774640 Boy did they do a good job on this. This is exactly how crazy and desperate McCain's ads have become. No truth to them, but he still approves them. Boy did they do a good job on this. This is exactly how crazy and desperate McCain's ads have become. No truth to them, but he still approves them.

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