Update: McCain Selects Gov. Sarah Palin as Running Mate

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Don't you find it a bit curious that whoever the democratic nominee turns out to be, that he or she is always "the most liberal" candidate as rated by some institute or think tank? How is it that this particular label always coincides with the presidential election and conveniently changes no matter who it is? If Hillary had won, don't you think everyone on the Republican side would say the very same about her?

Well when they were fighting for the Dem. nomination they said Obama had a more liberal voting recored then Hillary. So I guess if hillary won then I guess they would have had to say one of the most liberal voters in congress. Its a no different then the left trying to make McCain look like a conservative.

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I have a question about Obama that maybe some Obama fan could answer. It seemed back around a month ago Obama said he would not raise taxes on anyone making under $125,000 but how is saying that he will not raise taxes for anyone making under $250,000. Did something change or did he never claim that he would not raise taxes on people making under $125,000?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I have a question about Obama that maybe some Obama fan could answer. It seemed back around a month ago Obama said he would not raise taxes on anyone making under $125,000 but how is saying that he will not raise taxes for anyone making under $250,000. Did something change or did he never claim that he would not raise taxes on people making under $125,000?

Obama has always said the cut off line is 250K. He has never said he would raise taxes on people making 125K and above.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by saden1

Obama has always said the cut off line is 250K. He has never said he would raise taxes on people making 125K and above.

Ok, I just don't know where that $125,000 number in my head came from and I thought I heard Obama sometime back using that figure.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I understand the distinction you're trying to make, but couldn't it be said that the Bush family ranks right up there with the very group you have such a problem with? How about McCain? His father and grandfather were both Navy Admirals. He married into wealth, and has spent nearly 30 years in Washington. You don't think he perceives himself of a higher social status than the rest of us peons?

I'm not a fan of Obama, but doesn't he strike you as just the opposite of the "elitists" -- coming from relative obscurity in a middle class family, and only recently achieving any sort of status by being elected to the Senate? What about Bill Clinton? Come on -- he came from the lower class backwoods in Arkansas for crying out loud. Would you classify either of these people as "elitists" ??

The last republicans who came from similar roots would be Reagan and Nixon. But since then, they've been charter members of the "country club elite".

They're all elitists, Obama included. They all have an air of entitlement.

The difference is in the way each group markets its policies; the Dems generally favor government solutions and programs to solve problems (Govt should take more of our money and knows how to handle fix things). Republicans say they favor smaller government with people responsible and in control of their lives. The Republican message fits hand-in-hand with labeling the Dems elitist. Have the Republicans shrunk government in the last 8 years.....we all know the answer is no.

I would like to see Term Limits in place for the Senate and Congress, maybe a regular turn-over would force some positive changes (yes, I'm know, I'm a cautous optimist).

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

They're all elitists, Obama included. They all have an air of entitlement.

The difference is in the way each group markets its policies; the Dems generally favor government solutions and programs to solve problems (Govt should take more of our money and knows how to handle fix things). Republicans say they favor smaller government with people responsible and in control of their lives. The Republican message fits hand-in-hand with labeling the Dems elitist. Have the Republicans shrunk government in the last 8 years.....we all know the answer is no.

I would like to see Term Limits in place for the Senate and Congress, maybe a regular turn-over would force some positive changes (yes, I'm know, I'm a cautous optimist).

We really have term limits as we can vote them out of office at anytime. The problem as I see it is its become a career for too many and they have way to many perks. Maybe term limits of maybe two terms max and a set benefits package which increases if they serve two terms.

[saden1]

This woman keeps me entertained.

[MTK]

So what's up with McCain wanting to cancel the debates?

Washington Wire - WSJ.com : McCain's Call to Cancel Debate Met with Resistance

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So what's up with McCain wanting to cancel the debates?

Washington Wire - WSJ.com : McCain's Call to Cancel Debate Met with Resistance

He's dropped to 9 points down in the polls after being up by as much as 4 a week or so ago, depending on the poll. Obama has hit 52 percent. This economic crisis is killing McCain with the voters. This is a hail mary move.

Of course it's only a matter of time before certain posters point out that the maverick is only selflessly thinking about what's best for the country, while Barack Hussein Obama the undercover Muslim who hates America only cares about winning.

[dmek25]

this woman is so uneducated on the issues, how the hell is she going to debate next Thursday? it seems like any time McCain flip flops on any of his positions, the word maverick magically appears. this republican ticket is turning into a joke

[MTK]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

He's dropped to 9 points down in the polls after being up by as much as 4 a week or so ago, depending on the poll. Obama has hit 52 percent. This economic crisis is killing McCain with the voters. This is a hail mary move.

Of course it's only a matter of time before certain posters point out that the maverick is only selflessly thinking about what's best for the country, while Barack Hussein Obama the undercover Muslim who hates America only cares about winning.

It does seem like a desperate move to me. I think he just knows that he and Palin are going to get buried in the debates.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by dmek25

this woman is so uneducated on the issues, how the hell is she going to debate next Thursday? it seems like any time McCain flip flops on any of his positions, the word maverick magically appears. this republican ticket is turning into a joke

You could get a good drinking game going with all the times she mentions 'Maverick'. Or maybe she just loves Top Gun.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by dmek25

this woman is so uneducated on the issues, how the hell is she going to debate next Thursday? it seems like any time McCain flip flops on any of his positions, the word maverick magically appears. this republican ticket is turning into a joke

While I am still undecided, I lean towards McCain. That said, I have to agree with you here. I can't justify voting for this ticket unless she raises her awareness on just about everything (aside from morality issues, where she seems to have all of her knowledge invested). 8 yrs has been enough of a president who looks unsure every time he opens his mouth. This election is really disappointing me. I disagree with Obama on most issues, but McCain is nowhere near the force he was 10 yrs ago.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

John McCain is putting Country First! Obama and the Dems only care about power! J/K.

Seriously though, McCain knows this economic crisis is killing him. Smart move by him IMO, he's put himself in a position that if the bailout is passed it will appear he had something to do with it and he'll take credit, hopefully reversing the poor poll numbers. If the bill doesn't pass, he can be in Washington stumping about the Democratic controlled Congress killing the U.S. economy with partisan bickering.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

He's dropped to 9 points down in the polls after being up by as much as 4 a week or so ago, depending on the poll. Obama has hit 52 percent. This economic crisis is killing McCain with the voters. This is a hail mary move.

Of course it's only a matter of time before certain posters point out that the maverick is only selflessly thinking about what's best for the country, while Barack Hussein Obama the undercover Muslim who hates America only cares about winning.

What poll are you looking at?