Comments on: Martin: Obama is setting up McCain for the political rope-a-dope http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Why Treatment For Substance Abuse In Oklahoma Is More Problematic For The Youngsters | Chemical Agents http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-2717858 Why Treatment For Substance Abuse In Oklahoma Is More Problematic For The Youngsters | Chemical Agents Sat, 23 May 2009 10:50:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-2717858 [...] CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive … [...] [...] CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive ... [...]

]]> By: RobThePrinter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931368 RobThePrinter Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:28:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931368 I don't know about all you plumbers out there (named Joe or not), but this printer will cast his vote for Senator O. Nothing is as precious to an American than his/her vote. Use it wisely, and with great fervor. The Old Veteran should be in the Old Veteran's home. And "that woman" should just go home. I don't know about all you plumbers out there (named Joe or not), but this printer will cast his vote for Senator O. Nothing is as precious to an American than his/her vote. Use it wisely, and with great fervor.
The Old Veteran should be in the Old Veteran's home. And "that woman" should just go home.

]]> By: mel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931355 mel Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:52:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931355 This is a democracy. We get to vote. America expected to finally hear the issues. McCain said the same things that he has said in his ads. Fact checks has told us what is true and false and inbetween. McCain didn't bring anything new He chose to be the angry old man who wanted to scare us about the bogey man. The bogey man is now John McCain who wants us to embrace his personal prejudices. It is hate mongering. When I hear him I want to apologize for my generation. This election is not about "that one". This is about us, the USA. We are all going to have to sacrifice and establish priorities of what has to be done. John McCain missed his chance of becoming part of the solution. He has decided to become part of the problem that wants to finger point and paralyze our economy with fear mongering. The stockmarket is based to buyer's trust and it is a world problem. John McCain comes across as inflexible, unwilling to listen, and not open to change. When Obama gets elected, I bet the stockmarket will skyrocket. I won't promise it will stay high, but I bet there will be a lot of people that will bet the the ecomony is going to improve with Obama as President. This is a democracy. We get to vote. America expected to finally hear the issues. McCain said the same things that he has said in his ads. Fact checks has told us what is true and false and inbetween. McCain didn't bring anything new He chose to be the angry old man who wanted to scare us about the bogey man. The bogey man is now John McCain who wants us to embrace his personal prejudices. It is hate mongering. When I hear him I want to apologize for my generation. This election is not about "that one". This is about us, the USA. We are all going to have to sacrifice and establish priorities of what has to be done. John McCain missed his chance of becoming part of the solution. He has decided to become part of the problem that wants to finger point and paralyze our economy with fear mongering. The stockmarket is based to buyer's trust and it is a world problem. John McCain comes across as inflexible, unwilling to listen, and not open to change. When Obama gets elected, I bet the stockmarket will skyrocket. I won't promise it will stay high, but I bet there will be a lot of people that will bet the the ecomony is going to improve with Obama as President.

]]> By: The Edge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931349 The Edge Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:39:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931349 McCain looks like a drowning man fighting for a chance to get votes. We do NOT want his opinion of Obama. McCain thinks everybody has 13 to 15 Homes & 15 to 20 automobiles Like HIM. McCain think the average working person makes $300,000. I don’t know the average American income is about 35,000 a year. McCain is ignorant in the debate, show not respect Sen. Obama and would interrupt Sen. Obama when he was talking just like the bird brain woman on morning show “THE VIEW.“ I also think McCain is to OLD to be President of the United States. He just wants the Title of President of United States on is epitaph. I have seen on TV more NEGATIVE ADS from John McCain Sen. Obama. McCain looks like a drowning man fighting for a chance to get votes.
We do NOT want his opinion of Obama.
McCain thinks everybody has 13 to 15 Homes &
15 to 20 automobiles Like HIM.
McCain think the average working person makes $300,000.
I don’t know the average American income is about 35,000 a year.
McCain is ignorant in the debate, show not respect
Sen. Obama and would interrupt Sen. Obama when he was
talking just like the bird brain woman on morning show
“THE VIEW.“
I also think McCain is to OLD to be President of the United States.
He just wants the Title of President of
United States on is epitaph.
I have seen on TV more NEGATIVE ADS from John McCain
Sen. Obama.

]]> By: gerri http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931348 gerri Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:39:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931348 Good night John and Sarah, let the door help you out. Good night John and Sarah, let the door help you out.

]]> By: darlene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931327 darlene Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:12:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931327 Mc Cain is so angry and it is so very obvious to everyone out here who watched this debate tonight. Cindy is even taking lessons from him again she snubbed Michele. Mc Cain is so angry and it is so very obvious to everyone out here who watched this debate tonight. Cindy is even taking lessons from him again she snubbed Michele.

]]> By: Mr. Industrial Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931326 Mr. Industrial Michigan Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:11:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931326 John McCain seems to be really disrespectful and nasty. That has been the personality of the country's executive branch for the past 8 years. Im not saying that the president should be the nicest person because it is a tough job, but he will try to rule this country with an iron fist. His personality does not reflect the middle of america. If other countries don't agree with his belief, he will unleash his wrath on them. We will be at war forever!! John McCain seems to be really disrespectful and nasty. That has been the personality of the country's executive branch for the past 8 years. Im not saying that the president should be the nicest person because it is a tough job, but he will try to rule this country with an iron fist. His personality does not reflect the middle of america. If other countries don't agree with his belief, he will unleash his wrath on them. We will be at war forever!!

]]> By: darlene http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931323 darlene Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:05:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931323 couldn't agree more!!! couldn't agree more!!!

]]> By: David Shawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931314 David Shawn Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:02:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931314 Yes Kraig great research Go to Factcheck .org ( oh and that is not an Obama site or anything it is completely unbias in their reporting, just like MSNBC sending Obermann to cover the RNC ) Yes go the Obama site and see if they put an Obama twist on everything, Blind leading BLind oh yes Lord of the Empty Suit tell us more. Tell us great stories of spreading wealth and making friends with the others who hate America Yes Kraig great research Go to Factcheck .org ( oh and that is not an Obama site or anything it is completely unbias in their reporting, just like MSNBC sending Obermann to cover the RNC )

Yes go the Obama site and see if they put an Obama twist on everything,

Blind leading BLind

oh yes Lord of the Empty Suit tell us more. Tell us great stories of spreading wealth and making friends with the others who hate America

]]> By: Leroy B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931311 Leroy B. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931311 On abortion Obama hit a home run. McCain could not even acknowlage that we can all agree on. We all do not want UNWANTED pregnancies. McCain has proven time and time again he is not a uniter but a divider. Good communication means you acknowlage what the other said and find a common ground. McCain can't do that so how can he unite two very differant parties? Just a thought and I hope both Dems and Repubs can find common ground on at least this issue or we are doomed as a nation. On abortion Obama hit a home run. McCain could not even acknowlage that we can all agree on. We all do not want UNWANTED pregnancies. McCain has proven time and time again he is not a uniter but a divider. Good communication means you acknowlage what the other said and find a common ground. McCain can't do that so how can he unite two very differant parties? Just a thought and I hope both Dems and Repubs can find common ground on at least this issue or we are doomed as a nation.

]]> By: ZipWizard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931305 ZipWizard Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:55:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931305 BTW - Obama is a trained trial lawyer of high intelligence. He KNOWS how to bait the opposing party in front of a jury. McCain fell in hook, line, and he's a sinker for sure. Obama waited for McCain to falter, and stayed cool throughout...which just what the doc ordered in times of crisis. What a terrific negociator Obama will be when in trade agreements with other countries. I can't wait for this new administration to get started. It's going to be awesome. BTW – Obama is a trained trial lawyer of high intelligence. He KNOWS how to bait the opposing party in front of a jury. McCain fell in hook, line, and he's a sinker for sure. Obama waited for McCain to falter, and stayed cool throughout...which just what the doc ordered in times of crisis. What a terrific negociator Obama will be when in trade agreements with other countries. I can't wait for this new administration to get started. It's going to be awesome.

]]> By: Tami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931304 Tami Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:55:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931304 Of course I get the message that my comment is AWAITING MODERATION. Duh!!! I never even believed it would be allowed to be posted. Look at the disproportionate amount of comments for Obama. Will you be shamed into posting it NOW or will I just have to show screen capture to all my teacher colleagues and my husband's police colleagues? You know, those few that THINK? The educated and not those that believe what the media sells them?????? Those in the trenches, the ones who see the results of too much government, the ones who witness, first hand, the results of socialism??? Of course I get the message that my comment is AWAITING MODERATION. Duh!!! I never even believed it would be allowed to be posted. Look at the disproportionate amount of comments for Obama. Will you be shamed into posting it NOW or will I just have to show screen capture to all my teacher colleagues and my husband's police colleagues? You know, those few that THINK? The educated and not those that believe what the media sells them?????? Those in the trenches, the ones who see the results of too much government, the ones who witness, first hand, the results of socialism???

]]> By: E Harris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931302 E Harris Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:54:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931302 Hey Joe Plumber, if Obama sounds like a car salesperson, GUESS WHAT I BOUGHT THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey Joe Plumber, if Obama sounds like a car salesperson, GUESS WHAT I BOUGHT THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Kraig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931301 Kraig Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:53:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931301 Leandre, Thanks for your kind remark. I must say, it's just come on this time around. I confess, I voted for W twice...ouch. Anyway, I just had to change my means of deciding one day when I saw this guy at work who believes every forward email he gets and then, yup, without research, simply forwards them on and spreads the lie. Almost everything he sent me was proved a lie by snopes.com. So, I asked him kindly to stop sending forwards...period. He didn't like it, but, now I have time to actually research the stuff I hear! Freedom! Now, I am free to think for myself and not be swallowed by the fear-mongering that McSame/McPalin continually try to perpetuate. They want to get people to believe ANYTHING negative about O, so they can hopefully win. Country first? No...ambition first is where they are. I cannot trust those types of action. America...you will know them by their fruit! O & JOE!! Leandre,
Thanks for your kind remark. I must say, it's just come on this time around. I confess, I voted for W twice...ouch.

Anyway, I just had to change my means of deciding one day when I saw this guy at work who believes every forward email he gets and then, yup, without research, simply forwards them on and spreads the lie. Almost everything he sent me was proved a lie by snopes.com.

So, I asked him kindly to stop sending forwards...period. He didn't like it, but, now I have time to actually research the stuff I hear! Freedom!

Now, I am free to think for myself and not be swallowed by the fear-mongering that McSame/McPalin continually try to perpetuate. They want to get people to believe ANYTHING negative about O, so they can hopefully win. Country first? No...ambition first is where they are. I cannot trust those types of action.

America...you will know them by their fruit!

O & JOE!!

]]> By: E Harris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931297 E Harris Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:51:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931297 Maggie, you called Obama a "lying monkey". You know on Nov 5 he will be your President. You obviously believe everything the right tells you. What information have you actually researched from multiple sources for yourself....including the human connection to monkeys. By the way I am a supporter and early voter for Obama. Maggie, you called Obama a "lying monkey". You know on Nov 5 he will be your President. You obviously believe everything the right tells you. What information have you actually researched from multiple sources for yourself....including the human connection to monkeys. By the way I am a supporter and early voter for Obama.

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931296 Brian Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:50:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931296 Mc Cain was eye blinking an SOS to Palin. Stop. The gigs up. Stop. He caught us again. Stop. No you are not qualified. Stop. No, Alaska does not border Russia. Stop. I said STOP. I said STOP. I said STOP. This sis your Maverick cease and desist..................................................... Mc Cain was eye blinking an SOS to Palin. Stop. The gigs up. Stop. He caught us again. Stop. No you are not qualified. Stop. No, Alaska does not border Russia. Stop. I said STOP. I said STOP. I said STOP.
This sis your Maverick cease and desist.....................................................

]]> By: ZipWizard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931295 ZipWizard Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:50:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931295 Scare tactics and negative campaigning do NOT work when folks find when they put their hands in their pockets, they find they have holes in them. Self presevation when it hits closer to home, is scarier than external issues. It always has been. Obama wins! When the awesome recovery kicks in, he'll get credit as one of our great presidents, that saved America, and expanded our economy. (What kind of recovery, you ask?) The incredible recovery involves 5 million new jobs in newable energy technologies. Once we have control of our energy sources, we can kick our economy into high gear without fear of external influences. You go Obama! Show em America is back. Scare tactics and negative campaigning do NOT work when folks find when they put their hands in their pockets, they find they have holes in them. Self presevation when it hits closer to home, is scarier than external issues. It always has been.

Obama wins!
When the awesome recovery kicks in, he'll get credit as one of our great presidents, that saved America, and expanded our economy.
(What kind of recovery, you ask?) The incredible recovery involves 5 million new jobs in newable energy technologies. Once we have control of our energy sources, we can kick our economy into high gear without fear of external influences. You go Obama! Show em America is back.

]]> By: Stevie Carrasco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931294 Stevie Carrasco Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:49:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931294 ITS IDIOTS LIKE YOU JOE BLOW PLUMMER THAT HELP DRIVE THIS COUNTRY IN THE GROUND,TYPICAL RESPONSE OF A REPUBLICAN MIDWESTERN IDIOT ITS IDIOTS LIKE YOU JOE BLOW PLUMMER THAT HELP DRIVE THIS COUNTRY IN THE GROUND,TYPICAL RESPONSE OF A REPUBLICAN MIDWESTERN IDIOT

]]> By: Harvey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931293 Harvey Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:49:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931293 McCain really needs to retire. You know how some boxers get back in to fighting knowing their too too old to compete. Let's take Holifield for example. He was great 10 years ago, but he is still fighting. John McCain is searching for anything he can do. Negative is all he has right now. He does not address any issues. McCain really needs to retire. You know how some boxers get back in to fighting knowing their too too old to compete. Let's take Holifield for example. He was great 10 years ago, but he is still fighting.

John McCain is searching for anything he can do. Negative is all he has right now. He does not address any issues.

]]> By: EWHATLEY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931292 EWHATLEY Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:48:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931292 Where was MCCain's flag pin? Where was MCCain's flag pin?

]]> By: God Bless America http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931288 God Bless America Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:47:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931288 I'm too young to remember the rope-a-dope. However, I saw OBAMA in this debate take the HIGH ROAD and conduct himself as a PRINCE truly respecting his ELDER! I'm too young to remember the rope-a-dope. However, I saw OBAMA in this debate take the HIGH ROAD and conduct himself as a PRINCE truly respecting his ELDER!

]]> By: Harvey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931283 Harvey Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:44:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931283 Obama won the debate and its clear that he is much more qualified that McCain. In addition, if there is anyone in this country that feels that Sarah Palin is ready to be president, is a true IDIOT. Vote Obama 08 Obama won the debate and its clear that he is much more qualified that McCain. In addition, if there is anyone in this country that feels that Sarah Palin is ready to be president, is a true IDIOT.

Vote Obama 08

]]> By: Kraig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931275 Kraig Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:39:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931275 Ok, American's, let's be clear. We have the chance to change America! No more will big-biz control our future. Say good-bye to 'trickle-down' economics. The two problems with the trickle-down theory are: 1.) It's merely a theory that looks good on paper, but has no consideration for greed. 2.) The real problem in it's operation is the 'trickle'. Let me ask you, when you're really thirsty to near dehydration, would it help you much to get a trickle out of a fountain? No! You need running water! Financially, folks, most Americans are desperate. Yes, part of it is our fault, but part of it is because we all know men and women who make half a million or 5 million while their employees make 15 to 30 thousand. These are the people that are making them all their money! THAT is greed, folks. Is there true respect for the laborer anymore? Ok, American's, let's be clear. We have the chance to change America! No more will big-biz control our future. Say good-bye to 'trickle-down' economics. The two problems with the trickle-down theory are:
1.) It's merely a theory that looks good on paper, but has no consideration for greed.
2.) The real problem in it's operation is the 'trickle'. Let me ask you, when you're really thirsty to near dehydration, would it help you much to get a trickle out of a fountain? No! You need running water! Financially, folks, most Americans are desperate. Yes, part of it is our fault, but part of it is because we all know men and women who make half a million or 5 million while their employees make 15 to 30 thousand. These are the people that are making them all their money! THAT is greed, folks. Is there true respect for the laborer anymore?

]]> By: Meka in Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931274 Meka in Atlanta Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:38:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931274 I think Georgia is going blue! Obama/Biden '08 I think Georgia is going blue! Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: joe plumber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931264 joe plumber Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:33:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931264 you all guys out there, I AM SORRY BUT OBAMA JUST SOUND LIKE A OLD CAR SALES PERSON, TRYING TO SELL HIS CAR TO US TO BECOME A PRESIDENT OF THIS STRONG NATION OF OURS. you all guys out there, I AM SORRY BUT OBAMA JUST SOUND LIKE A OLD CAR SALES PERSON, TRYING TO SELL HIS CAR TO US TO BECOME A PRESIDENT OF THIS STRONG NATION OF OURS.

]]> By: Leandre Fields http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931259 Leandre Fields Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:30:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931259 Kraig... :-) You are my hero!! RESEARCH!!!!!!! Kraig... :-) You are my hero!! RESEARCH!!!!!!!

]]> By: That One 08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931233 That One 08 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:28:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931233 Everyone remember to VOTE! The polls today are great, the choice is clear, and maybe we can have hope for our children's future again in America. Maybe we can again hope that America will be "a city set on a hill". Maybe we can hope that the Bush disaster and the Republican greed-machine are grinding to a halt. But you have to VOTE! Everyone remember to VOTE! The polls today are great, the choice is clear, and maybe we can have hope for our children's future again in America. Maybe we can again hope that America will be "a city set on a hill". Maybe we can hope that the Bush disaster and the Republican greed-machine are grinding to a halt. But you have to VOTE!

]]> By: Stevie Carrasco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931206 Stevie Carrasco Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:28:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931206 AS A LIBERAL I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT MCCAIN WITH SO CALLED EXPERIENCE VOTED WITH THE WORST PRESIDENT IN OUR HISTORY 90% OF THE TIME.LET ME REPEAT 90% OF THE TIME,WHAT MORE DO YOU BLIND INDEPENDENCE WANT.ALSO JUST LOOK AT HIS JOKE OF A VP PICK,NO REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST CAN SAY SHE WAS ON ANYONES RADAR AT ALL BY A LOOONG SHOT ,BECAUSE SHE DOESNT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING.WHY DO YOU THINK SHES SO PROTECTED.ARE SOME AMERICANS THAT IGNORANT TO NOT SEE THAT THIS AIR HEAD SCRIPTED HOCKEY MOM FROM NOWHERE MIGHT BE PRESIDENT .ITS SAD THAT SOME AMERICANS ARE THAT STUPID TO BACK MCCAIN AND PALIN.JUST LISTEN TO THESE IDIOTS AND THERE REASONS OF BACKING THIS TICKET,THEY CANT,BESIDES SAYING MAVERICK OR BEING RACIST,I MEAN VOTING 90% OF THE TIME WITH THIS IDIOT BUSH IS ENOUGH FOR ME,YOU MUST BE OUT OF TOUCH IF YOU VOTE FOR THIS PATHETIC JOKE OF A TICKET AS A LIBERAL I CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH THAT MCCAIN WITH SO CALLED EXPERIENCE VOTED WITH THE WORST PRESIDENT IN OUR HISTORY 90% OF THE TIME.LET ME REPEAT 90% OF THE TIME,WHAT MORE DO YOU BLIND INDEPENDENCE WANT.ALSO JUST LOOK AT HIS JOKE OF A VP PICK,NO REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST CAN SAY SHE WAS ON ANYONES RADAR AT ALL BY A LOOONG SHOT ,BECAUSE SHE DOESNT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING.WHY DO YOU THINK SHES SO PROTECTED.ARE SOME AMERICANS THAT IGNORANT TO NOT SEE THAT THIS AIR HEAD SCRIPTED HOCKEY MOM FROM NOWHERE MIGHT BE PRESIDENT .ITS SAD THAT SOME AMERICANS ARE THAT STUPID TO BACK MCCAIN AND PALIN.JUST LISTEN TO THESE IDIOTS AND THERE REASONS OF BACKING THIS TICKET,THEY CANT,BESIDES SAYING MAVERICK OR BEING RACIST,I MEAN VOTING 90% OF THE TIME WITH THIS IDIOT BUSH IS ENOUGH FOR ME,YOU MUST BE OUT OF TOUCH IF YOU VOTE FOR THIS PATHETIC JOKE OF A TICKET

]]> By: Jeremiah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931200 Jeremiah Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:27:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931200 Im just happy McCain pulled resources from Wisconsin. Wisconsin is Blue and will always be Blue. Obama understands our values in the midwest. Obama/Biden 08 Im just happy McCain pulled resources from Wisconsin. Wisconsin is Blue and will always be Blue. Obama understands our values in the midwest. Obama/Biden 08

]]> By: geraldine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931143 geraldine Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:25:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931143 John Mccain is so fake!!!!!!!!!!!! He has million of $$$$$$$ He just want the power.He does not care about anyone but the rIch $$$$$$$$$$. John has how many houses?????? He likes to spend money. John will use Sara palin baby illness to get what he want .Where has john been their are a lot of kids that have been sick for years where have you been john? You are so fake!!!!!!! John Mccain is so fake!!!!!!!!!!!! He has million of $$$$$$$ He just want the power.He does not care about anyone but the rIch $$$$$$$$$$.

John has how many houses?????? He likes to spend money.

John will use Sara palin baby illness to get what he want .Where has john been their are a lot of kids that have been sick for years where have you been john? You are so fake!!!!!!!

]]> By: Leandre Fields http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931052 Leandre Fields Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:21:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931052 aholaha please do your research prior to posting... McCain cheated on his wife... a woman that was in a car accident and who was blessed to be alive. This is who you TRUST?? He committed adultery... and then left his mangled wife with their children for the woman he is with now... Obama was born in HAWAII.... that's a state in the USA.... research works well... aholaha please do your research prior to posting... McCain cheated on his wife... a woman that was in a car accident and who was blessed to be alive. This is who you TRUST?? He committed adultery... and then left his mangled wife with their children for the woman he is with now... Obama was born in HAWAII.... that's a state in the USA.... research works well...

]]> By: daddypat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931050 daddypat Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:21:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931050 Without the efforts of Bill Ayers there would be twice as many names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He and his group did not attack America, but instead shook up a mindless government and military establishment lead by old men intent on sending boys off to die. Ayers was a hero. Those who do not understand history fail to admit the truth. Without the efforts of Bill Ayers there would be twice as many names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He and his group did not attack America, but instead shook up a mindless government and military establishment lead by old men
intent on sending boys off to die. Ayers was a hero. Those who do not understand history fail to admit the truth.

]]> By: Kraig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931028 Kraig Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:20:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931028 Pete, O has been VERY detailed in explaining what he intends to do, so apparently you haven't been watching and listening, or maybe you're just biased. If you want to compare O to Jimmy Carter, please bring up some policy, rather than calmness, smiles, etc. Pete,
O has been VERY detailed in explaining what he intends to do, so apparently you haven't been watching and listening, or maybe you're just biased. If you want to compare O to Jimmy Carter, please bring up some policy, rather than calmness, smiles, etc.

]]> By: Jonathan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931008 Jonathan Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:19:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931008 he got his money to go to harvard and columbia from loans like most other college students. at a michelle rally on monday, she mentioned how they finally payed them off just a few years ago. he got his money to go to harvard and columbia from loans like most other college students. at a michelle rally on monday, she mentioned how they finally payed them off just a few years ago.

]]> By: Jimmy B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931007 Jimmy B. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:19:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931007 So If Barrack had agreed to 10 town hall meetings.....does that mean that McCain wouldn't have been so ruff on him(-: lol! So If Barrack had agreed to 10 town hall meetings.....does that mean that McCain wouldn't have been so ruff on him(-: lol!

]]> By: S.L. Sessoms http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930982 S.L. Sessoms Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:18:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930982 If Senator McCain cannot be civil to a fellow United States Senator colleague then how can we trust him to negotiate sensitive treaties and disarmament and trade negotiations with countries that America doesn't see eye to eye with? His dismissive and derisive tone and tenor is quite disturbing ; and it makes it hard to imagine how he would react on the World stage on behalf of the American people. Is he going to try to brow beat and denigrate the leaders of other countries and how does he expect that will go over? If Senator McCain cannot be civil to a fellow United States Senator colleague then how can we trust him to negotiate sensitive treaties and disarmament and trade negotiations with countries that America doesn't see eye to eye with? His dismissive and derisive tone and tenor is quite disturbing ; and it makes it hard to imagine how he would react on the World stage on behalf of the American people. Is he going to try to brow beat and denigrate the leaders of other countries and how does he expect that will go over?

]]> By: Tami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930979 Tami Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:18:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930979 OMG! Just reading most of your comments is proof of how LEFT and how biased CNN is. Some of you are morons; some of you make somewhat intelligent but uninformed comments. It is sad how so many "Americans" can be swayed by "eloquent rhetoric" and not wonder how all these wonders are going to be funded. (Same way as always -- middle America). Welfare is up, not so much because of economy but because the negative atmosphere has given permission to not even try -- just blame it on the government. And PUL-LEEZE, how stupid to blame all that on president, no matter Republican or Democrat. CONGRESS is responsible for almost all legislation, not the president. Brush up on your Civics education!!! I am not a supporter of Bush, but please put the blame where it belongs. And HOW could you consider voting for Obama? What does he have????? Roughly a year as a senator???? What are you thinking? Entrusting this position to a rookie with questionable alliances? The pastor? Business dealings with thugs? AND HOW DID HE PAY FOR IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION, BEING RAISED BY HIS GRANDPARENTS OF VERY MODEST MEANS??? Ever wonder where these never-ending coffers of support have come from (for his political campaign)??? Wake up America! Oh, never mind...CNN will never allow this to be posted anyway... OMG! Just reading most of your comments is proof of how LEFT and how biased CNN is. Some of you are morons; some of you make somewhat intelligent but uninformed comments. It is sad how so many "Americans" can be swayed by "eloquent rhetoric" and not wonder how all these wonders are going to be funded. (Same way as always - middle America). Welfare is up, not so much because of economy but because the negative atmosphere has given permission to not even try - just blame it on the government. And PUL-LEEZE, how stupid to blame all that on president, no matter Republican or Democrat. CONGRESS is responsible for almost all legislation, not the president. Brush up on your Civics education!!! I am not a supporter of Bush, but please put the blame where it belongs. And HOW could you consider voting for Obama? What does he have????? Roughly a year as a senator???? What are you thinking? Entrusting this position to a rookie with questionable alliances? The pastor? Business dealings with thugs? AND HOW DID HE PAY FOR IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION, BEING RAISED BY HIS GRANDPARENTS OF VERY MODEST MEANS??? Ever wonder where these never-ending coffers of support have come from (for his political campaign)??? Wake up America! Oh, never mind...CNN will never allow this to be posted anyway...

]]> By: DollBaby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930970 DollBaby Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:18:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930970 aholaha WHAT debate were you watching?? McPAIN can not be trusted. You should fact check his information. John-boy was obviously annoyed that his facts did not pan out. He is a grumpy old man... why would you support such negative behavior. I do not want a BULLY who chooses his running mate because he thinks she is "eye-candy". He knows so little about her he got it wrong on what special needs her child has. isn't it a little lonely out there on that McPalin island.... aholaha WHAT debate were you watching??
McPAIN can not be trusted. You should fact check his information. John-boy was obviously annoyed that his facts did not pan out. He is a grumpy old man... why would you support such negative behavior.

I do not want a BULLY who chooses his running mate because he thinks she is "eye-candy". He knows so little about her he got it wrong on what special needs her child has.

isn't it a little lonely out there on that McPalin island....

]]> By: Jimmy B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1931033 Jimmy B. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:17:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1931033 So If Barrack had agreed to 10 town hall meetings.....does that mean that McCain wouldn't have been so ruff on him(-: lol! So If Barrack had agreed to 10 town hall meetings.....does that mean that McCain wouldn't have been so ruff on him(-: lol!

]]> By: Kraig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930945 Kraig Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:17:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930945 aholaha, Simply put all your questions have already been answered. Either you haven't been paying much attention, as most of us up til now, or you are trying to sway the discussion to smear O. ALL those questions have been satisfactorily and honestly answered by O. The research has been done and written about. I suggest to you that you do the research. Go to factcheck.org for instance. You'll find he's not 'tied' to Ayers...he's never supported any of his fringe activities and even condemned them. You'll find he's not 'tied' to Rezco. You'll find he's not muslim. You'll find he's not tied to nor supports terrorists. Let me ask you, what the hell does it matter where he got the money for college? I don't care if he got it from grants. loans, hard work, or his family. By the way, it was mostly loans and his family (which both also qualify as someone's hard work). PLEASE, get a clue and vote based on REAL issues. Economy, Health Care, etc. Let's deal with what matters instead of letting some dishonest VP candidate (Palin) motivate us to fear and incite anger and hatred. PLEASE cool down and be reasonable. aholaha,

Simply put all your questions have already been answered. Either you haven't been paying much attention, as most of us up til now, or you are trying to sway the discussion to smear O. ALL those questions have been satisfactorily and honestly answered by O. The research has been done and written about. I suggest to you that you do the research. Go to factcheck.org for instance. You'll find he's not 'tied' to Ayers...he's never supported any of his fringe activities and even condemned them. You'll find he's not 'tied' to Rezco. You'll find he's not muslim. You'll find he's not tied to nor supports terrorists.

Let me ask you, what the hell does it matter where he got the money for college? I don't care if he got it from grants. loans, hard work, or his family. By the way, it was mostly loans and his family (which both also qualify as someone's hard work). PLEASE, get a clue and vote based on REAL issues. Economy, Health Care, etc. Let's deal with what matters instead of letting some dishonest VP candidate (Palin) motivate us to fear and incite anger and hatred. PLEASE cool down and be reasonable.

]]> By: DavidB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930937 DavidB Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:17:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930937 It's very interesting that John McCain continues to castigate Barack Obama for "not standing up to his party". Considering that the Republicans controlled both houses of congress for and provided a no-questions-asked rubber stamp the first six years of George W. Bush's presidency, what exactly was Senator Obama expected to stand up to? It seems that both candidates are running against the Republican party this year. McCain touts how he has defied his party as a maverick (in essence, adopting the platform of the opposition when he felt that the occasion warranted it) - so why would he condemn Obama for also voting the same way, with the Democrats? It makes no sense as a message. I thought McCain after almost 30 years in the Senate would be able to see that. Looks like he's asleep on this. It's very interesting that John McCain continues to castigate Barack Obama for "not standing up to his party". Considering that the Republicans controlled both houses of congress for and provided a no-questions-asked rubber stamp the first six years of George W. Bush's presidency, what exactly was Senator Obama expected to stand up to? It seems that both candidates are running against the Republican party this year. McCain touts how he has defied his party as a maverick (in essence, adopting the platform of the opposition when he felt that the occasion warranted it) – so why would he condemn Obama for also voting the same way, with the Democrats? It makes no sense as a message. I thought McCain after almost 30 years in the Senate would be able to see that. Looks like he's asleep on this.

]]> By: johnny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930913 johnny Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:15:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930913 they're called student loans, moron. obama 08! they're called student loans, moron. obama 08!

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930898 Dave Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:15:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930898 McCain is a manure salesman with a mouth full of merchandise but even he couldn't say that Palin is qualified to be President. McCain is a manure salesman with a mouth full of merchandise but even he couldn't say that Palin is qualified to be President.

]]> By: Pete http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930896 Pete Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:15:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930896 Barack Obama-The last time we elected someone who said so little, but looked smiled and stayed calm, we ended up with Jimmy Carter. How did that work out? Barack Obama-The last time we elected someone who said so little, but looked smiled and stayed calm, we ended up with Jimmy Carter. How did that work out?

]]> By: marie in florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930882 marie in florida Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:14:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930882 Throughout the debate i actually felt McCain's anger and disdain coming through the tv screen and i was afraid, very afraid. I can only imagine, God forbid, if he wins how he will respond to world leaders who he doesnt like. By then we will be in many wars Iraq, Afghanistan and whoever he sees fit. He is a George Bush clone. America, the best choice this election is putting Obama/Biden in the W.H. Throughout the debate i actually felt McCain's anger and disdain coming through the tv screen and i was afraid, very afraid. I can only imagine, God forbid, if he wins how he will respond to world leaders who he doesnt like. By then we will be in many wars Iraq, Afghanistan and whoever he sees fit. He is a George Bush clone. America, the best choice this election is putting Obama/Biden in the W.H.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930874 Anonymous Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:13:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930874 Are you serious about his connection to his father and brother... the relationship was practically non existent. He met his father once when he was about 10... him and his wife both said they have student loans... they should take your vote away for refusing to me informed Are you serious about his connection to his father and brother... the relationship was practically non existent. He met his father once when he was about 10... him and his wife both said they have student loans... they should take your vote away for refusing to me informed

]]> By: bigcitygirl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930759 bigcitygirl Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:09:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930759 If.. a BIG IF..McCain become President...we are all going to be in the soup line..and that include Republican's too. If.. a BIG IF..McCain become President...we are all going to be in the soup line..and that include Republican's too.

]]> By: Danni Jay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930699 Danni Jay Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:07:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930699 Mr. Martin, I truly love your directness. You say what you need to say with no fluff and sugar coating. I think you're the best on CNN. Go OBAMA!!!! Mr. Martin, I truly love your directness. You say what you need to say with no fluff and sugar coating. I think you're the best on CNN.

Go OBAMA!!!!

]]> By: aholaha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930684 aholaha Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:06:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930684 John McCain won this debate hands down. Obama does have a somewhat shady past, and as an American with a vote, so I do want to know exactly how he is tied to Ayers, acorn, Rezko, and his father and half-brother in Africa. I want to know where he got the money to go to Harvard. There are still some unanswered questions pertaining to Barack Obama's past. I trust McCain, plain and simple. John McCain won this debate hands down. Obama does have a somewhat shady past, and as an American with a vote, so I do want to know exactly how he is tied to Ayers, acorn, Rezko, and his father and half-brother in Africa. I want to know where he got the money to go to Harvard. There are still some unanswered questions pertaining to Barack Obama's past. I trust McCain, plain and simple.

]]> By: sheron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/15/martin-obama-is-setting-up-mccain-for-the-political-rope-a-dope/#comment-1930663 sheron Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:04:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=24648#comment-1930663 I was very disappointed with McCain in this debate. He came across angry and hell bench on attacking Obama oppose to addressing the issues at hand. He never talks about DETAILS. He didn't answer the question regarding abortion. It is an issue that he and his wife disagree. I am very proud of the fact that Obama did not get on McCain's level and talk about negative issues. By the way, Palin's child has Down's. Once again it shows how much he knows about his running mate!!! I was very disappointed with McCain in this debate. He came across angry and hell bench on attacking Obama oppose to addressing the issues at hand. He never talks about DETAILS. He didn't answer the question regarding abortion. It is an issue that he and his wife disagree. I am very proud of the fact that Obama did not get on McCain's level and talk about negative issues. By the way, Palin's child has Down's. Once again it shows how much he knows about his running mate!!!

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