Comments on: GOP targets Murtha over 'racist' comment http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: HouseDiva http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997600 HouseDiva Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:18:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997600 John McCain's family owned slaves...why aren't they talking about that too? John McCain's family owned slaves...why aren't they talking about that too?

]]> By: Donna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997599 Donna Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:18:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997599 He said this last week...did it take the RNC to get enough money together to produce the ad or something? Old news... He said this last week...did it take the RNC to get enough money together to produce the ad or something? Old news...

]]> By: Scott A. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997598 Scott A. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:18:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997598 IF people are voting for the GOP guy over Murtha AFTER Murtha made the comments, isn't that just proving Murtha's point? Rather than proving him wrong, they're just trying to cover it up by getting him out of office. I think Murtha was right, there is a ignorance/bigotry problem in Western Pennsylvania. There's a problem where I live too and in a lot of other places. Talking about it isn't going to do anything though. If people are ignorant and bigoted, its very tough to make them see the error of their ways. IF people are voting for the GOP guy over Murtha AFTER Murtha made the comments, isn't that just proving Murtha's point? Rather than proving him wrong, they're just trying to cover it up by getting him out of office. I think Murtha was right, there is a ignorance/bigotry problem in Western Pennsylvania. There's a problem where I live too and in a lot of other places. Talking about it isn't going to do anything though. If people are ignorant and bigoted, its very tough to make them see the error of their ways.

]]> By: Mn voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997595 Mn voter Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:17:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997595 If any one hasn' t realized why obama is pushing early voteing so hard here it is. When everyone finds out the truth about him , it will be to late to change your vote. Wait until the 5th, you might have a good reason to not vote for him. If you cast your vote early you can't change it. If any one hasn' t realized why obama is pushing early voteing so hard here it is. When everyone finds out the truth about him , it will be to late to change your vote. Wait until the 5th, you might have a good reason to not vote for him. If you cast your vote early you can't change it.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997591 Bob Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:17:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997591 If he would have made a similiar comment about blacks, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be marching in PA to make him resign. If he would have made a similiar comment about blacks, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be marching in PA to make him resign.

]]> By: Dana http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997590 Dana Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:17:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997590 That A.H. John McCain needs Pennsylvania. He isn't going to get it. It belongs to Obama. Don't even think about using the RACE CARD Mr. Mc Cain. We don't like ugly in PA. That A.H. John McCain needs Pennsylvania. He isn't going to get it. It belongs to Obama. Don't even think about using the RACE CARD Mr. Mc Cain. We don't like ugly in PA.

]]> By: Luis, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997583 Luis, Seattle, WA Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:17:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997583 Murtha, open his mouth and generalized individuals...that is unacceptable no matter what. However, the comment about the marines in Iraq..is true. If you do not believe it look at the statistics of civilian casualties on the hands of our VERY own arm forces. Is a fact. Education levels in Western Penn. are lower...and hence the comments about RedNecks...however, it would not be so have the Republicans no cut Education funds going to those areas. Murtha is not very bright..and just like Bush he was elected by un-educated people...the same people that voted Murtha into office. If you do not like him the shut up and vote him out. Murtha, open his mouth and generalized individuals...that is unacceptable no matter what. However, the comment about the marines in Iraq..is true. If you do not believe it look at the statistics of civilian casualties on the hands of our VERY own arm forces. Is a fact.
Education levels in Western Penn. are lower...and hence the comments about RedNecks...however, it would not be so have the Republicans no cut Education funds going to those areas.

Murtha is not very bright..and just like Bush he was elected by un-educated people...the same people that voted Murtha into office. If you do not like him the shut up and vote him out.

]]> By: Californian4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997578 Californian4Obama Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:16:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997578 Hmmm, isn't this Old News? It's not nearly as bad as what is said at the McCain/Palin rallies. Why can't you Republicans lose with a little dignity? Hmmm, isn't this Old News? It's not nearly as bad as what is said at the McCain/Palin rallies. Why can't you Republicans lose with a little dignity?

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997575 Ryan Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:16:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997575 What is the definition of "in cold blood"? Is it subjective? Have the facts changed that several infants and toddlers wound up dead w/ US military bullets in them? That the co initially reported civilian deaths from an IED, and only retracted the account after the "elite" media began investigating. Maybe these were mercy killings, who knows. What is the definition of "in cold blood"? Is it subjective? Have the facts changed that several infants and toddlers wound up dead w/ US military bullets in them? That the co initially reported civilian deaths from an IED, and only retracted the account after the "elite" media began investigating. Maybe these were mercy killings, who knows.

]]> By: DR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997570 DR Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:16:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997570 This is called a circumstantial ad hominem fallacy. Rep. Murtha's circumstances (his political views, support for a certain presidential candidate, shoe size, etc.) have not one single thing to do with whether or not what he said is true. Those circumstances might (and of course, usually do) affect his motivations for saying these things, but they have NO RELATION WHATSOEVER to the objective veracity of the statements. Here's how you can find out if what he said about Western Pennsylvania is true: 1. Be a person of color. 2. Go there. 3. See how that works out for you. This is called a circumstantial ad hominem fallacy. Rep. Murtha's circumstances (his political views, support for a certain presidential candidate, shoe size, etc.) have not one single thing to do with whether or not what he said is true. Those circumstances might (and of course, usually do) affect his motivations for saying these things, but they have NO RELATION WHATSOEVER to the objective veracity of the statements. Here's how you can find out if what he said about Western Pennsylvania is true: 1. Be a person of color. 2. Go there. 3. See how that works out for you.

]]> By: imperialists http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997565 imperialists Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:15:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997565 The Marines are killers. That is what US foreign policy is all about. The truth hurts. US Policy is about killing foreigners and taking their oil and resources. Should the US's soft power (economic power) fail to get what the US wants, the US military is there to beat the enemies to submission. There has never been a war to fight for a humanitarian cause!! Anyway, I do feel sorry for the soldiers. They are brainwashed and spoonfed the patriotic propaganda. Sadly its not even patriotic. It serves the corporate masters and their agenda. The Marines are killers. That is what US foreign policy is all about. The truth hurts. US Policy is about killing foreigners and taking their oil and resources. Should the US's soft power (economic power) fail to get what the US wants, the US military is there to beat the enemies to submission. There has never been a war to fight for a humanitarian cause!! Anyway, I do feel sorry for the soldiers. They are brainwashed and spoonfed the patriotic propaganda. Sadly its not even patriotic. It serves the corporate masters and their agenda.

]]> By: Dan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997557 Dan Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:15:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997557 Which has WHAT to do with this campaign?!? Which has WHAT to do with this campaign?!?

]]> By: smart one http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997555 smart one Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:15:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997555 the GOP calling anyone racist...just listen to their rallies! the GOP calling anyone racist...just listen to their rallies!

]]> By: wakeupamerica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997553 wakeupamerica Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:15:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997553 I am in disbelief. This coming from the McCain / Palin ticket that is using racial hatred and divisiveness as its core component for pro America. The GOP fooled me in 2000 and 2004, not again in 2008. McCain and Palin have no interest in uniting this country. Where is his repudiation of Ashley Todd and her hoax claiming an African American male attacked her and carved a backwards B on her face? McCain has said NOTHING - which shows he supports racial division. This is old news yet they bring it up again. Unbelievable the lows this campaign will sink too. If you are a minority, I beg you please, please, please do not vote for McCain. He does not have minority, or America's, interest at heart. John McCain and Sarah Palin are only out for themselves - and let's face it white America. It is pathetic. This is 2008. America - wakeup. This is not a game. This is our country. This is our children's future. Please don't vote for this man. Obama/Biden '08 I am in disbelief. This coming from the McCain / Palin ticket that is using racial hatred and divisiveness as its core component for pro America. The GOP fooled me in 2000 and 2004, not again in 2008. McCain and Palin have no interest in uniting this country. Where is his repudiation of Ashley Todd and her hoax claiming an African American male attacked her and carved a backwards B on her face? McCain has said NOTHING – which shows he supports racial division. This is old news yet they bring it up again. Unbelievable the lows this campaign will sink too. If you are a minority, I beg you please, please, please do not vote for McCain. He does not have minority, or America's, interest at heart. John McCain and Sarah Palin are only out for themselves – and let's face it white America. It is pathetic. This is 2008.

America – wakeup. This is not a game. This is our country. This is our children's future. Please don't vote for this man.

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: sick n tired http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997550 sick n tired Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:14:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997550 If this were a schoolyard scrum, the GOP would be the kid swinging wildy but not hitting anything!! If this were a schoolyard scrum, the GOP would be the kid swinging wildy but not hitting anything!!

]]> By: Does Obama Palin Comparison? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997548 Does Obama Palin Comparison? Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:14:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997548 Whether or not Obama wins will be determined by how racist DEMOCRATS are. (Republicans weren't going to vote for him in the first place, so race cannot be an issue with them.) Whether or not Obama wins will be determined by how racist DEMOCRATS are. (Republicans weren't going to vote for him in the first place, so race cannot be an issue with them.)

]]> By: Denny Mac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997547 Denny Mac Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:14:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997547 Here is the real question: From the attack at Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941, to the unconditional surrender of Japan in Toyko Bay August 15th 1945 aboard the USS Missouri took 45 months. We have been in Iraq since March of 2003, That's 68 Months... Do you think the SURGE IS WORKING ??? OR IS WAR A BUSINESS FOR THE GOP?? Navy Vet for Obama Here is the real question: From the attack at Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941, to the unconditional surrender of Japan in Toyko Bay August 15th 1945 aboard the USS Missouri took 45 months. We have been in Iraq since March of 2003, That's 68 Months... Do you think the SURGE IS WORKING ??? OR IS WAR A BUSINESS FOR THE GOP??
Navy Vet for Obama

]]> By: Didlo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997539 Didlo Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:14:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997539 Apparently, they aren't the only ones with 'scarce resources'. Just think Actually Come on Keep it real Or the readers Feel the redundancy and Flee ! Apparently, they aren't the only ones with 'scarce resources'.

Just think
Actually
Come on
Keep it real

Or the readers
Feel the redundancy and
Flee
!

]]> By: Pog Mahon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997536 Pog Mahon Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:14:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997536 The Repugnant Party preys on the simple minded people's fears and bigotry. There is nothing partriotic about a President, or a political party, that sends our valiant military into war with fueled with lies and decption, but without the armor or even something as basic as an exit strategy. All a part of the shamless politics from the slimy crowd of arrogant and ignorant elitists. They are self serving power hungry religious wackos. Think Rick Santanorom.Send them all home to the backwoods and boggs where they came from! The Repugnant Party preys on the simple minded people's fears and bigotry. There is nothing partriotic about a President, or a political party, that sends our valiant military into war with fueled with lies and decption, but without the armor or even something as basic as an exit strategy. All a part of the shamless politics from the slimy crowd of arrogant and ignorant elitists. They are self serving power hungry religious wackos. Think Rick Santanorom.Send them all home to the backwoods and boggs where they came from!

]]> By: Carol http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997532 Carol Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:13:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997532 His comments are considered "racist". But Gretchen Wilson singing "I'm a redneck woman" at Sarah Palins rally is just fine? His comments are considered "racist". But Gretchen Wilson singing "I'm a redneck woman" at Sarah Palins rally is just fine?

]]> By: Jennifer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997531 Jennifer Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:13:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997531 there is nothing wrong with his comment. Western PA IS habored BY RACISTS. I am a living witness. there is nothing wrong with his comment. Western PA IS habored BY RACISTS. I am a living witness.

]]> By: Observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997524 Observer Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:12:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997524 Ho-hum....yawn.... Ho-hum....yawn....

]]> By: Obama-Biden '08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997521 Obama-Biden '08 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:12:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997521 The Republican party is calling a Dem racist? Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black. The Republican party is calling a Dem racist? Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black.

]]> By: TjayeInLA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997519 TjayeInLA Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:12:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997519 Let's see if this gets posted: I'm always amazed at people who are openly racists, but upset if someone calls them racist. Be proud of who you are and lay claim to your true self. Let's see if this gets posted:

I'm always amazed at people who are openly racists, but upset if someone calls them racist. Be proud of who you are and lay claim to your true self.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997518 Ryan Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:12:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997518 See? GOP got nothing better to do... It just show how desperate for the Republicans are... See? GOP got nothing better to do... It just show how desperate for the Republicans are...

]]> By: Veronica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997516 Veronica Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:11:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997516 While Murtha's comments were pretty lousy, to say the least, the GOP is in NO position to call ANYONE racist. ESPECIALLY with all the race baiting the McCain/Palin camp have spewed. Remember back to the conventions and the sea of supporters at each ... which had the most diverse supporters? I'll give you a hint ... It wasn't the "Grand Old Party". This just REEKS of desperation. While Murtha's comments were pretty lousy, to say the least, the GOP is in NO position to call ANYONE racist. ESPECIALLY with all the race baiting the McCain/Palin camp have spewed.

Remember back to the conventions and the sea of supporters at each ... which had the most diverse supporters? I'll give you a hint ... It wasn't the "Grand Old Party".

This just REEKS of desperation.

]]> By: mona http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997517 mona Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:11:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997517 I think it was not the best decision for Murtha to make a statement like that as it could be offensive to many that are not racist or those who do not realize they are racist. I do think that he made a bold decision to say something that others dared not say, a comment that is backed up by a dirty truth. Racism exist whether people want to believe it or not. For many of us that can see beyond religion and color, need to focus on more important things like reaching our full potential. We can not change the minds of those that were raised in a hateful and ignorant enviornment, the best thing to do is focus their negative energy into a positive direction for the rest of us. I think it was not the best decision for Murtha to make a statement like that as it could be offensive to many that are not racist or those who do not realize they are racist. I do think that he made a bold decision to say something that others dared not say, a comment that is backed up by a dirty truth. Racism exist whether people want to believe it or not. For many of us that can see beyond religion and color, need to focus on more important things like reaching our full potential. We can not change the minds of those that were raised in a hateful and ignorant enviornment, the best thing to do is focus their negative energy into a positive direction for the rest of us.

]]> By: Emily http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997514 Emily Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:11:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997514 Cone on McCain, sling some more mud. Why don't you do the honorable thing and help some of your fellow republicans hang on to their seats. Oh, I forgot, you are too selfish and dishonorable to do that. Cone on McCain, sling some more mud. Why don't you do the honorable thing and help some of your fellow republicans hang on to their seats. Oh, I forgot, you are too selfish and dishonorable to do that.

]]> By: Justin from New Haven, CT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997512 Justin from New Haven, CT Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:11:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997512 Hey McCain agreed with Murtha, so I don't know what the GOP is whining about. Hey McCain agreed with Murtha, so I don't know what the GOP is whining about.

]]> By: PJinNC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997507 PJinNC Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:11:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997507 Are there ANY Conservatives that are allowed to leave comments on these boards? Geez... Murtha makes these bonehead statements, and somehow the discussion turns into the how Republican Party is nothing but a bunch of scared, desperate, racists. So basically what you're saying is let's ignore the FACTS of what Murtha has said, and starting pointing fingers and calling the opposition names. But then again, since when have Democrats cared about facts... typical. You're ALL robots for Obama. Are there ANY Conservatives that are allowed to leave comments on these boards? Geez... Murtha makes these bonehead statements, and somehow the discussion turns into the how Republican Party is nothing but a bunch of scared, desperate, racists. So basically what you're saying is let's ignore the FACTS of what Murtha has said, and starting pointing fingers and calling the opposition names. But then again, since when have Democrats cared about facts... typical.

You're ALL robots for Obama.

]]> By: nani http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997502 nani Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:10:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997502 MCain/ Palin will win! If you believe in Obama you are stupid! he is arrogant , McCain/ Palin McCain /Palinary wil win next week 2008 you people don't be afraid to vote for McCain he is the right one! Obama..............scary. MCain/ Palin will win!

If you believe in Obama you are stupid! he is arrogant ,

McCain/ Palin

McCain /Palinary wil win next week 2008

you people don't be afraid to vote for McCain he is the right one!

Obama..............scary.

]]> By: Scott L http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997499 Scott L Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:10:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997499 @No McPain- Check your facts. Secret Service has come out and stated that at no rallies has anyone yelled Kill Him! Don't listen to talking heads. Listen to facts. Fact - Obama said 250k was the tax threshhold. Fact - This weekend Obama's campaign said it isnow $200k. Fact - Yesterday Joe Biden said it was $150k but yet the Obama camp's own statement on that said $200k. So they are admitting they dropped it from 250k to 200k. So you tell me who is lying??? The Secret Service, or Obama/Biden with respect to your taxes. Check your facts people! And demand the LA Times release that tape of Obama talking about how Khalidi's views of Palestine have helped shape his policies. @No McPain-

Check your facts. Secret Service has come out and stated that at no rallies has anyone yelled Kill Him!

Don't listen to talking heads. Listen to facts.

Fact – Obama said 250k was the tax threshhold.
Fact – This weekend Obama's campaign said it isnow $200k.
Fact – Yesterday Joe Biden said it was $150k but yet the Obama camp's own statement on that said $200k. So they are admitting they dropped it from 250k to 200k.

So you tell me who is lying??? The Secret Service, or Obama/Biden with respect to your taxes.

Check your facts people!

And demand the LA Times release that tape of Obama talking about how Khalidi's views of Palestine have helped shape his policies.

]]> By: JohnRJ08 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997498 JohnRJ08 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:10:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997498 Murtha is yet another example of a aging war veteran who has served beyond his time. He and McCain fit into the same category: two war heroes who have parlayed their medals into political careers. Unfortunately, just because you once wore a uniform doesn't necessarily mean you're a bright person who is fit to hold office. Murtha is yet another example of a aging war veteran who has served beyond his time. He and McCain fit into the same category: two war heroes who have parlayed their medals into political careers. Unfortunately, just because you once wore a uniform doesn't necessarily mean you're a bright person who is fit to hold office.

]]> By: theogracias http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997495 theogracias Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:10:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997495 Birds of a feather. John McCain is such a fraud. Birds of a feather. John McCain is such a fraud.

]]> By: kendall http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997494 kendall Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:10:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997494 STOP ME WHEN I LIE, STOP ME WHEN I LIE,

]]> By: Rogue Palin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997491 Rogue Palin Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:09:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997491 guess what I am a PA resident for the past 4 1/2 yrs originally from NJ. YES , MURTHA is right! PA is a weird state, there are parts of it like Lancaster that are really representative of kindness seen in america and there are parts of it that hate non-white non-christians. What's wrong with Murtha's statement??? I know a couple of nice people that actually told me that they live near a KKK group. I mean the facts are facts. What is really more disturbing is that mcCain and Palin think that those who don't vote for them are not from Pro-america areas and are unpatriotic. This is the worst thing said the whole campaign season and will go down in the history books as the worst thing ever said by candidates. guess what I am a PA resident for the past 4 1/2 yrs originally from NJ. YES , MURTHA is right! PA is a weird state, there are parts of it like Lancaster that are really representative of kindness seen in america and there are parts of it that hate non-white non-christians.

What's wrong with Murtha's statement??? I know a couple of nice people that actually told me that they live near a KKK group. I mean the facts are facts. What is really more disturbing is that mcCain and Palin think that those who don't vote for them are not from Pro-america areas and are unpatriotic. This is the worst thing said the whole campaign season and will go down in the history books as the worst thing ever said by candidates.

]]> By: Greg Hodges http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997489 Greg Hodges Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:09:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997489 I will not defend Murtha`s comments; but it is insane for the Republicans to be accussing anyone of inapropriate words; when day after day the absolute poison flows from the fear, hate, and divide Party. Just look at the statements coming from the " Religious Right" that verges on hysteria.To hear it from them; the world ends on Nov.5 if Barack Obama is elected President. Those people need to be put in a rubber room for their own protection. Not only are they a disgrace to America; they are a disgrace to true CHRISTIANITY! Before you take a splinter from your neighbours eye; take the log from your own. Do onto others as you would have done onto you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Have these people ever read the Bible?! I will not defend Murtha`s comments; but it is insane for the Republicans to be accussing anyone of inapropriate words; when day after day the absolute poison flows from the fear, hate, and divide Party. Just look at the statements coming from the " Religious Right" that verges on hysteria.To hear it from them; the world ends on Nov.5 if Barack Obama is elected President. Those people need to be put in a rubber room for their own protection. Not only are they a disgrace to America; they are a disgrace to true CHRISTIANITY! Before you take a splinter from your neighbours eye; take the log from your own. Do onto others as you would have done onto you. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Have these people ever read the Bible?!

]]> By: OBIDEN all the wayyyyyyyyyyy!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997486 OBIDEN all the wayyyyyyyyyyy!!! Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:09:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997486 The GOP should give it up already! Goodness!!! must every ad point a flaw/ attack??? OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!! EVERYONE GET UP AND BARRACK THE VOTE ;-)!!! The GOP should give it up already! Goodness!!! must every ad point a flaw/ attack???

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!!

EVERYONE GET UP AND BARRACK THE VOTE ;-) !!!

]]> By: So What? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997480 So What? Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:08:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997480 Who cares if $150k is spent on Gov. Palins wardrobe, hair and make-up; what do you think the budget will be to try and straighten Michelle Obama's hair on a regular basis? Who cares if $150k is spent on Gov. Palins wardrobe, hair and make-up; what do you think the budget will be to try and straighten Michelle Obama's hair on a regular basis?

]]> By: Clear http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997477 Clear Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:07:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997477 Economy is perhaps the most important issue of this election. Obama tried to tie Bush and McCain together for the blame of the current economic crisis. McCain said that he is not Bush. The main reason for Bush’s failure was his big tax cut plus irresponsible overspending. McCain wants to provide relieve for business and investments, but to drastically cut back the federal spending. So McCain is not Bush. Actually Obama’s policy has the same flaw as Bush’s. It calls for big tax break and expanded social and civil programs. The difference is that Obama wants to take money from the rich and giving it to the poor. He said that this is not socialism, but the American way. Do you agree? More explicitly, under Obama plan, more people who do not pay taxes will receive increased refunds. His policy of spreading the money is like the old Chinese saying “killing the chicken to get the egg”. It would kill our economy, if he is elected. Economy is perhaps the most important issue of this election. Obama tried to tie Bush and McCain together for the blame of the current economic crisis. McCain said that he is not Bush. The main reason for Bush’s failure was his big tax cut plus irresponsible overspending. McCain wants to provide relieve for business and investments, but to drastically cut back the federal spending. So McCain is not Bush. Actually Obama’s policy has the same flaw as Bush’s. It calls for big tax break and expanded social and civil programs. The difference is that Obama wants to take money from the rich and giving it to the poor. He said that this is not socialism, but the American way. Do you agree? More explicitly, under Obama plan, more people who do not pay taxes will receive increased refunds. His policy of spreading the money is like the old Chinese saying “killing the chicken to get the egg”. It would kill our economy, if he is elected.

]]> By: Sam, Menlo Park http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997474 Sam, Menlo Park Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:07:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997474 If the shoe fits - WEAR IT. US Soldiers HAVE killed unarmed civilians in Iraq. THAT IS A FACT. Unlike the WMD that were supposed to be the reason we were there killing unarmed civilians. If the shoe fits – WEAR IT. US Soldiers HAVE killed unarmed civilians in Iraq. THAT IS A FACT. Unlike the WMD that were supposed to be the reason we were there killing unarmed civilians.

]]> By: vern http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997473 vern Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:07:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997473 Rep.Murtha was simply stating the truth........Western Pennsylvanians are racist towards black people,unless they play football...LOL Rep.Murtha was simply stating the truth........Western Pennsylvanians are racist towards black people,unless they play football...LOL

]]> By: Matt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997471 Matt Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:07:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997471 "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." -Edmund Burke Call 'em like you see 'em Murtha. Let the rest of these apologists either support the pockets of racism in this country or, perhaps even worse, pretend they don't exist and fail to do anything about it. Nothing was more discouraging on this web page than seeing people say "he's right, but probably shoudln't have said it." We SHOULD say it. We should scream it in peoples' faces that we intend for racism in our society to die. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." -Edmund Burke

Call 'em like you see 'em Murtha. Let the rest of these apologists either support the pockets of racism in this country or, perhaps even worse, pretend they don't exist and fail to do anything about it. Nothing was more discouraging on this web page than seeing people say "he's right, but probably shoudln't have said it." We SHOULD say it. We should scream it in peoples' faces that we intend for racism in our society to die.

]]> By: Mark http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997472 Mark Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:07:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997472 Dear GOP, on my way to early voting I saw a straw in the middle of a field. QUICK! GO GRASP IT! Grasp that straw! Quick, quick! Congratulations, you are losing. Dear GOP, on my way to early voting I saw a straw in the middle of a field.

QUICK! GO GRASP IT!

Grasp that straw! Quick, quick!

Congratulations, you are losing.

]]> By: You Only Get One Vote http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997465 You Only Get One Vote Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:06:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997465 Have you ever thougt about the fact that whites have a right to vote for or against Obama because he's black? Heck, if I wanted to vote for John McCain because I like men with white hair, that would be MY REASON, and nobody else's. I'm African American and let's face it, you don't have to dislike Barack because he's black, you can dislike him because he's tall. Let people vote for whomever they want to vote for, and for whatever reason. I'm voting for Barack because I think he's the better candidate and that's MY REASON. You only get one vote people, stop trying to read people's minds and make them feel guilty because they're not voting for who you want them to vote for. Let them make up their own minds. Have you ever thougt about the fact that whites have a right to vote for or against Obama because he's black? Heck, if I wanted to vote for John McCain because I like men with white hair, that would be MY REASON, and nobody else's.

I'm African American and let's face it, you don't have to dislike Barack because he's black, you can dislike him because he's tall. Let people vote for whomever they want to vote for, and for whatever reason.

I'm voting for Barack because I think he's the better candidate and that's MY REASON. You only get one vote people, stop trying to read people's minds and make them feel guilty because they're not voting for who you want them to vote for. Let them make up their own minds.

]]> By: Lauren independent voter California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997461 Lauren independent voter California Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:06:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997461 The mccain campaign is truly disgusting. They plan on continuing the same policies as bush which is why they don't want to talk about the issues. They only want to fear and smear. Truly disgusting. Also, why are they calling for ted stevens to step down? they did not call for palin to step down after she was found to have abused her power? She was found guily as well. The republicans are all crooks and criminals. The mccain campaign is truly disgusting. They plan on continuing the same policies as bush which is why they don't want to talk about the issues.

They only want to fear and smear. Truly disgusting. Also, why are they calling for ted stevens to step down? they did not call for palin to step down after she was found to have abused her power? She was found guily as well. The republicans are all crooks and criminals.

]]> By: Stu-Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997460 Stu-Florida Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:06:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997460 Check his age... he's from an era where racism was prevelant. There is, unfortunately, many bogots in this country. It doesn't have to be about color, either. This is why we desperately need CHANGE!! We need to be UNITED, as in States of America, No color, no age, no ethnic background, no geographic location, etc. Let's finally get UNITED! It's the only way for our survival and standing in the world again!! O is the way to go! Check his age... he's from an era where racism was prevelant.
There is, unfortunately, many bogots in this country. It doesn't have to be about color, either. This is why we desperately need CHANGE!!
We need to be UNITED, as in States of America, No color, no age, no ethnic background, no geographic location, etc. Let's finally get UNITED! It's the only way for our survival and standing in the world again!!
O is the way to go!

]]> By: Billiam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997459 Billiam Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:05:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997459 "On his MySpace page, Schlesselman lists his occupation as “being racist” and writes “I’m white. I’m proud. I get angry. I like guns." I guess Obama was wrong about the anger and guns "On his MySpace page, Schlesselman lists his occupation as “being racist” and writes “I’m white. I’m proud. I get angry. I like guns."
I guess Obama was wrong about the anger and guns

]]> By: james in s.c. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997455 james in s.c. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:05:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997455 murtha is telling the truth, even though he appologize, but i know how he feels. he is just sick of a divided country, we all need to unite!!! OBAMA-BIDEN 08 murtha is telling the truth, even though he appologize, but i know how he feels. he is just sick of a divided country, we all need to unite!!!

OBAMA-BIDEN 08

]]> By: Who needs Facts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/10/28/gop-target-murtha-over-racist-comment/#comment-1997454 Who needs Facts Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:04:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=26977#comment-1997454 I cannot believe that more people are not appalled by what Mr. Murtha said. There is certainly a double standard rising in America. Say whatever you want about whites, that's ok, but never say anything about anyone else, that's racism and intolerance. Now if Obama doesn't get elected it's automatically because he is black. If a white man was to say that Obama is doing well in the south only because the blacks are voting ( redneck is a much worse term), that would be racist- what is the difference? In response to "please" 5:39pm : What if I were to say Barack Obama beating his wife, now that is a bad thing. I'd be right in saying that wife beating is wrong? (Whether he does or not) I cannot believe that more people are not appalled by what Mr. Murtha said. There is certainly a double standard rising in America. Say whatever you want about whites, that's ok, but never say anything about anyone else, that's racism and intolerance. Now if Obama doesn't get elected it's automatically because he is black. If a white man was to say that Obama is doing well in the south only because the blacks are voting ( redneck is a much worse term), that would be racist- what is the difference?
In response to "please" 5:39pm : What if I were to say Barack Obama beating his wife, now that is a bad thing. I'd be right in saying that wife beating is wrong? (Whether he does or not)

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