Comments on: Ad Biden called 'terrible' only ran six times

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:18:32 +0000

Has everyone forgot about the Keating 5? Or are you too young to remember?

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Some of the veterans who were with McCain in the Viet nam pow camp say he was not tortured at all. Check YouTube.

By: Dj

Dj — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:17:52 +0000

I should be played a 1.5 trillion times... one time for every dollar that McCain and his cronies cost the american taxpayers... (this bailout sits directly in McDeregulate's lap)

By: Independent in NC

Independent in NC — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:17:24 +0000

Good for Biden, that ad was disgusting. Making fun of torture injuries is a new low. Anyone who can use a computer comfortably could go to FactCheck.org and see that has nothing to do with him being out of touch, but yet people keep trying to perpetuate that.

By: Darla (Edmonton, Canada)

Darla (Edmonton, Canada) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:17:19 +0000

Also ... I just re-watched the ad again ... can someone tell me where there was a specific reference to the residual physical after effects of McCain's time as a POW? Even my Dad ... who survived serious injury in the Normandy invasion ... kept up with the times and could email. Until the day he died, my Dad wanted to live in the PRESENT ... clearly, John McCain wants to keep using his PAST as an excuse.

By: Sian

Sian — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:17:08 +0000

Dear John McCain,
If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen.

Dear Joe Biden,
Please muzzle your self, or at least think before you speak against your own party.

Signed.
A Democrat

By: Annette, Washington, DC

Annette, Washington, DC — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:56 +0000

Okay, CNN, you made your point. Biden expressed his thought, I do recall Obama saying that he chose a VP that would express himself and challenge him. A far more cry then the McCain camp, you better not go against McCain even if you are wrong, he will fire you and no worse then Ms. Carly Fiorna, saying McCain or Palin were qualifed to be CEOs, let's not forget that.

By: CW in PSL

CW in PSL — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:56 +0000

There is no excuse for a man who wants to be president of the greatest country in the world can't use the simple devices of the modern world. If he can't use his hands then use his mouth....he sure isn't disabled in that form, cus he is out there using it to bad mouth Obama everday! I'm sorry, but I don't want no more handicapped president! Bush was mentally handicap and McCain is physically handicapped....I am for the ADA, but darn!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:49 +0000

I cant believe how many idiots CNN can fit into one blog.

By: please

please — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:41 +0000

Bryan, How did you finally realize that Obama doesn't love this country? Good Job. McCain is definitely more American, left his wife for a younger, better looking one who has more money, served in the army (can never question anything he has ever done because he is a vet), completely changes his life-long stance on deregulation in 24 hours, keeps his VP pick from answering any questions, and lies non-stop. Bring on the loving, it's going to be a great 4 years with McCain because he loves this country. After all, "all we need is love."

By: Dishonorable Republicans

Dishonorable Republicans — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:25 +0000

Sorry guys ... we're not falling for this distraction ....

Keep pounding McCain on the issues ... at what point will we need a military draft Senator, a war with Iran, a war with Russian, an invasion of Venuzela ... when..

In the debate ... Senator Obama ... cut McCain quick .... deliver quick jabs ... no big looping hay-makers.

Simple answers that low information voters can digest.

By: SMS

SMS — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:05 +0000

CNN broadcasts nearly whole speeches by Obama. Ive been wondering if they might be biased if favor of him. Why shouldn't they essentially advertize this ad free of charge?

By: Only the truth matters

Only the truth matters — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:00 +0000

I'm glad to see that Obama will not roll-over to GOP attacks like Kerry did with the swift boat incident. McCain must not be elected or we'll know that the idiots in our society have taken over. No way, no how, no McCain

By: Rodger

Rodger — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:59 +0000

Just Joe being honest! If both campaigns would only stick to positive adds, the Republican will have nothing to say! You can't blame Obama for hitting back. Kerry failed to address their lies and the last 4 years have caused the tragedy we are now in.

By: I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:57 +0000

Yo Boston, How's that 401 K doing for ya?

By: Go Sarah!

Go Sarah! — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:47 +0000

CNN – ALL BIAS, ALL BULL

By: Brittany, NY

Brittany, NY — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:47 +0000

Joe-with this kind of BS, I suggest you do not show up for your debate with Sarah Barracuda. She's going to eat your lunch.

If you are going to denounce an ad, do it before it comes out and make sure it doesn't come out. That's what real men do.

Sarah Palin 12 & 16'

By: Jadie

Jadie — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:39 +0000

Really? I thought McCain invented the Blackberry?!?! lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol I'm still laughing at that one!

GO OBAMA!

By: Colleen, weddington, nc

Colleen, weddington, nc — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:13 +0000

Been broadcast more on CNN...jeepers

By: FactCheck

FactCheck — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:10 +0000

> Joey "Hair Plugs" Biden knows for a fact that John McCain's torture
> injuries make it difficult for him to use a standard computer keypad.

You are as ignorant as you are clueless. Quick, who said the following?

"I don’t expect to set up my own blog, but I am becoming computer literate to the point where I can get the information that I need — including going to my daughter’s blog first, before anything else.”

"I do have rudimentary capabilities to call up some websites, like the New York Times online, that sort of stuff. No laptop. No PalmPilot. I prefer my schedule on notecards, which I keep in my jacket pocket."

By: tara

tara — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:15:08 +0000

CNN, this isn't even real news. Next!!!!!

By: Tak

Tak — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:56 +0000

It's true. If you are not up to date in how people all over the world communicate, how can you run a country? You can't. Back in McCain's days, he was using the Pony Express, so of course it matters alot that he doesn't know how to use a computer. He openly stated that too that he has never had to write an e-mail himself and ask others to do it for him. And of course, if you own 13 cars and 8 houses, you wouldn't care how the economy is doing.

By: TexasVet

TexasVet — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:49 +0000

Seriously CNN, cut it out! Do your job and report some REAL NEWS. Stop being so biased! If you want to start some stuff then talk about how the CLINTONs are trying to destroy Obama behind the scenes. Talk about Bill Clinton's appearance on David Letterman last night and how he didn't want to say Obama's name. Talk about how Chris Rock had to CALL HIM OUT on it. Talk about that, instead of trying to pit Biden against Obama.

Obama 08! I will never vote for Hilary in 2012 or otherwise!

By: tiffany in ohio

tiffany in ohio — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:37 +0000

i want a president who has knowledge of these times. we cant keep going back in time we need new leaders with new ideas an MCSAME doesnt have them. it doesn't matter what color someone is its the leadership they possess. MCSAME is a leader of lies an OBAMA is a leader of hope. that's why people like him so much because he gives people hope not fear.

By: Maryland woman

Maryland woman — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:31 +0000

I'm surprised by half the stuff that CNN approves to post on here...meanwhile my posts can't seem to make the board.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:18 +0000

six times, RIGHT, I saw it in Iowa and thats far away from DC. I guess the DEM's are up ti their smoke screens again, 6 times is bull and Obama never voted to increase our taxes...............except 94 times..

By: Independent

Independent — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:14:06 +0000

It is common for media to censor touchy blatant truth such as this. Granted McCain cannot type because of his war injuries, he really doesn't know how to use a computer too well. Biden was a moron for his comments though but of course he is known for that kind of thing.

By: Richard A. Spomer

Richard A. Spomer — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:13:20 +0000

It goes to show those narrowly minded individuals that even Bidden ilie's like the callously cold hatred leader NoObama!

NoObama!

By: Conservative in Texas

Conservative in Texas — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:13:19 +0000

The problem for me isn't the ad itself. It's run-of-the-mill, par-for-the-course for both parties during an election year. My problem is that Biden is consistently putting his foot in his mouth. From saying he wasn't the better choice for VP to saying his own ticket's ads are terrible.. he's not too bright.

By: milo

milo — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:57 +0000

I don't buy Mac's excuse. HE himself described himself as "illiterate", a "neanderthal" when it comes to the technology, and said he didn't KNOW how to use it. It's pretty pathetic to use injuries as an excuse when there are plenty of people with much more severe handicaps who are much more functional with technology. If the man really cared, there are many options available that he could have taken advantage of. I stand by this ad, the man is out of touch.

By: Jane, Madison

Jane, Madison — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:18 +0000

Joe-–you're not fooling anyone--first you approve the ad in private meetings with your staff and then you denounce it after the message is already out.

Joe-this is why Sarah Palin draws 50,000 to a speech in Central Florida over last weekend and you've never drawn more than 2,000 and you had to give away free beer just to get that.

Sarah Palin 12 & 16'

By: Gerald F.

Gerald F. — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:17 +0000

Six times makes it okay. Only? Hummmmmm......
(Makes as much sense as saying that after a bomb has exploded that it was a good thing it only went off once).

By: Bulldog

Bulldog — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:14 +0000

McCain is a fraud. His entire stump speech is talking about reforming himself, the Washington insider. For 26 years he has been a deregualaor and now all of sudden out of the blue he is a regulator. Wow, what a surprise!

By: People make no sense

People make no sense — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:13 +0000

Listen to all he lying republicans on here, spewing lies about Obama making fun of his disabilities. McCain himself has said he doesn't know how to use a computer. The tv ads said nothing about his disabilities. Liars – all of you lying republicans!

Who cares if this dumb McCain lying senator can't use a computer? He is a liar and a joke to America but a huge majority of dummies still follow behind this man....Pathetic...

Oh and I've actually met him and personally know that he is a joke. Followers!

By: Bulldog

Bulldog — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:13 +0000

By: Sam Rose

Sam Rose — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:12:06 +0000

This is ridiculous that Biden called this inappropriate–
I saw it–and it was not negative–it was the truth–
just who's Veep is he anyway?
Obama's or Clintons?

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:11:56 +0000

Gee Matt, I'm not being paid by anyone, and I couldn't make up the lies Palin and McCain are dishing out. She has not given one speech that wasn't riddled with lies. Just the fact that they won't let her be interviewed shows that she has much to hide. She is in no way ready to be VP unless you really want WWIII-they will start it in the name of "Country First." Right now, they are putting country last and themselves first. But the polls are moving, and the debates will tell the story. I can just hear her new foreign policy readiness" well, I met with the leaders from Columbia,...." but I bet she won;t be able to tell one thing of substance that occurred in any meeting...because there won't be any.

By: Voter

Voter — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:11:27 +0000

Not knowing how to use a computer is like not knowing how to use a pencil.

By: Billy

Billy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:11:18 +0000

McCain/Palin tried to ban reporters from Palin's meeting with world leaders.

The networks voted to not cover it at all unless granted access. McCain blinked and provided access (a whole 40 seconds of it).

McCain/Palin treat the press the way the Nazi Party treated it.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:11:16 +0000

Eric29inPA – If it is true that Republican McCain can't use the computor because of injuries to his arms, then why not come out and explain that in a rebuttal. It would have put it all to rest. There are other ways to use the computer, e-mail, etc. Technology guru's would devise a computor adapted to his physical needs. Use some common sense.

If it is true, however, there is nothing wrong with stating it. I didn't see the ad, so don't know if it was presented offensively or factually.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:11:12 +0000

for CNN..A sincere question which you will never publish. Why do you print such stupid idiotic messages..IE The one from wowwow. And ignore others from people who really have something intelligent to say? Why do you waste everyones time wading thru this BS to find real comments.

By: Noah

Noah — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:11:01 +0000

Also, Obama has had more negative ads than McCain. 77% of Obama's ads have been considered negative, while 53% of McCain's are negative. Again, you guys need to do your research.

By: Weary

Weary — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:59 +0000

What is wrong with this country?

McCain/Palin distorts the truth on a regular basis, and rarely gets called on it. When they are called on it, they cry foul, or ignore the call and continue to lie.

Obama/Biden state FACTS, and get taken to task for it. It's a crying shame when anyone should have to apologize or feel that they've done something wrong when they TELL THE TRUTH.

I weep for this country.

By: Lies Before Country = Anna Nicole Smith (Lie-a-day Palin) & E. Pierce Marshall (Inane McCain)

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:51 +0000

O.K., CNN. We get it. Is this really worth two or three new stories or are you just avoiding the real news because you forgot how to report on that?

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:46 +0000

Your "headline" misses the point. the "news" is Joe Bidden's remarks–not how often the ad ran. You show your bias in so many ways!

By: Tolu

Tolu — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:31 +0000

What, no more news about the economy? This is absolute nonsense, and isn't even ticker worthy.

For the record though, Joe Biden is beginning to need a zipper on his mouth.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:29 +0000

Do you really think referencing in the headline that "it only aired 6 times" helps your reputation? Who allowed that?

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:20 +0000

cnn please post this
That is a lie that it showed only in washington d.c, because I saw the ad here in Las Vegas, NV. I have regular rabbit ears.

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:10:08 +0000

My aunt was in a car accident leaving her a quadriplegic 20 years ago she does the bullet for our church every week, so John can take that POW mess and shove it sooooo far up (you get the picture).

By: McCain lost another one

McCain lost another one — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:09:53 +0000

wow so much HATE from the McCain camp...must be desperation