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Title: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 05:26:43 PM
we'll see how The BarackStar! does without his teleprompter tonight.

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Church Forum to Take Presidential Candidates Off Talking Points

John McCain and Barack Obama risk being seen out of their element and off their talking points Saturday night when they join influential pastor Rick Warren for a forum at his California mega-church.

But the unusual event also will provide an opportunity for the political rivals to woo conservative Christian voters, a bloc that has largely supported the Republican Party but that Obama nevertheless has courted.

The importance of the evangelical vote is only underscored by Obama’s and McCain’s willingness to join Warren at his Saddleback Church for the forum. It is their first such appearance together since they clinched their respective nominations. Obama has resisted calls from McCain to join him for a set of town hall meetings.

“The fact that this event is even taking place is significant,” Republican strategist Doug Heye said. “It could provide an opportunity for Barack Obama to make some inroads, but I think you’ll see John McCain stressing his conservative credentials.”

Watch the forum live on FOX News starting at 8 p.m. ET Saturday.

Obama’s appearance at the forum will underscore the gulf between him and America’s most conservative religious voters on issues such as abortion and gay rights. If those issues come up, it will give McCain an opening to align himself with mainstream evangelicals.

More (http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/08/16/church-forum-to-take-presidential-candidates-off-talking-points/)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:23:16 PM

watching this now . . . 
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:25:42 PM

rick warren has gone the way of bill o'reilly.  he's too fond of his own voice.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 07:27:05 PM
he is asking some good questions. "At what point do babies get human rights?"

Obama cannot answer with specificity, it's above his paygrade... Excuse me didn't he vote pro abortion including late term and against medical care for an aborted fetus?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:28:18 PM
he is asking some good questions. "At what point do babies get human rights?"

Obama cannot answer with specificity, it's above his paygrade... Excuse me didn't he vote pro abortion including late term and against medical care for an aborted fetus?

my power was out until just a few minutes ago.  I missed most of this . . . .

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:29:34 PM

The BarackStar! is talking about humility.  imagine that. :whatever:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:31:41 PM

OMG!  he just said that clarence thomas wasn't qualified to be on the SCOTUS.  the irony.  it is rich.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 07:32:20 PM
he's talking like he negotiating a minefield and he is!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 07:32:30 PM
"The primary responsibility of the Supreme Court is to prevent the encroachment of the Executive branch on the rest of government." :whatever:

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 07:33:44 PM
Any sane person wouldn't have nominated that Ginsberg ACLU Lawyer bitch. He said CLarence Thomas cause he's black. Safe answer.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 07:34:38 PM
"The primary responsibility of the Supreme Court is to prevent the encroachment of the Executive branch on the rest of government." :whatever:


Wow, Obama REALLY doesn't know shit does he? McCain's gonna' look great compared to this idiot.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:34:39 PM
he's talking like he negotiating a minefield and he is!

stylistically, he is coming off very well, though.  he seems very relaxed and comfortable.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 07:37:07 PM
"The primary responsibility of the Supreme Court is to prevent the encroachment of the Executive branch on the rest of government." :whatever:



That was a stupid answer.  Very stupid.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 07:37:40 PM
define rich
 :-)




Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:38:11 PM
rick warren is being used like a dish rag.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:39:04 PM
this guy voted for literal infanticide during his time in the illinois senate. 
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 07:40:10 PM
Define rich.  Good question.

"$150,000 or less as a family, is middle class.  I would argue that if you're making more than $250,000...."(changes subject without answering question).
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:40:20 PM

and his tax plan is bullshit.  it won't bring in the revenue to fund the billions and billions of additional dollars
that his programs will cost.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 07:41:21 PM
"If you have, $150,000 you could be rich, or poor". Did I hear that right?
 :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:43:28 PM

he's on record for an additional 800 BILLION dollars in spending over his first term . . . his tax plan won't ****ing pay for it.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:47:18 PM

WTF!?!?!

his web guys are going to go insane tonight erasing his former positions on stuff from his website.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:48:26 PM
he just said something nice about GWB?

the DUmmies will not be amused.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on August 16, 2008, 07:48:40 PM
"The primary responsibility of the Supreme Court is to prevent the encroachment of the Executive branch on the rest of government." :whatever:


Wow, Obama REALLY doesn't know shit does he? McCain's gonna' look great compared to this idiot.
How many actually know that it is the legislative branch that makes law?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:51:33 PM
I see that he has an american flag on his lapel tonight.  that WAS a sign of "false patriotism" not too long ago

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 07:51:53 PM
but then he comes on with torture in answer to religious persecution, jeez Obama get those talking point in
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama appear tonight at 8PM on Foxnews
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 07:52:06 PM
"The primary responsibility of the Supreme Court is to prevent the encroachment of the Executive branch on the rest of government." :whatever:


Wow, Obama REALLY doesn't know shit does he? McCain's gonna' look great compared to this idiot.
How many actually know that it is the legislative branch that makes law?

More than you would think.  The call for "congress to do something" is universal.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:52:11 PM

jeez.  one softball after another from warren ::)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 07:52:38 PM
ha ha ha!  check this out: http://my.barackobama.com/page/invite/plane
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:53:22 PM
but then he comes on with torture in answer to religious persecution, jeez Obama get those talking point in

he has contradicted himself a dozen times tonight.  warren is obviously not steeped in the issues.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 07:53:55 PM
he is going to ask McCain the very same questions supposedly McCain is not hearing what Obama says.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:54:49 PM

like he hasn't run any negative ads, nor has he uttered any negative words about john mccain :thatsright:

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:56:55 PM
he is going to ask McCain the very same questions supposedly McCain is not hearing what Obama says.

warren should be tearing him to pieces.  my parents were given his book for sunday school a few years ago, but he is being
a wussy.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 07:59:51 PM

okay, john.  you better hit this one out of the park, pal.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:02:05 PM

YESS!

petreus!

and a kewl answer to include meg whitman.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:03:50 PM

OMG!!  his greatest personal failure was the failure of his first marriage.

he addressed that one straight up
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:03:52 PM
Well, at least he put his first marriage out there.  I know the DUmmies would love to use it against him.

America's greatest moral failure... "not urging more Americans to volunteer after 9/11 instead of telling them to go shopping."  Good one.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:05:10 PM

:rofl:

not elected miss congeniality
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:05:45 PM

:rofl:

not elected miss congeniality

:rimshot:

If you watch enough McCain speeches, you get to hear all his jokes. :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:06:03 PM
Obama had a hard time with voting across party lines question. something lame about ethics
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:07:05 PM

DRILL!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:07:33 PM
Drill, drill, drill.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:07:43 PM
Drill Here! Drill Now! YEAH!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:08:08 PM
Obama had a hard time with voting across party lines question. something lame about ethics

that's because he has never done it.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:08:54 PM
Nuclear power! Yeah!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:09:19 PM
here it comes!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:10:33 PM

fantastic answer!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:10:52 PM
he just knocked that ball outta the ballpark
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:11:58 PM

he doesn't talk about his POW experience much, but it needs to be played up.  he endured additional
abuse because his dad was an admiral, but he didn't cave in.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:12:39 PM
he just knocked that ball outta the ballpark

I think you're right, willow.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Crazy Horse on August 16, 2008, 08:12:59 PM
Who and what are ya'll talking about??
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:13:47 PM
Who and what are ya'll talking about??

this thread actually has a beginning, dude.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 08:13:55 PM

he doesn't talk about his POW experience much, but it needs to be played up.  he endured additional
abuse because his dad was an admiral, but he didn't cave in.

If John McCain is faking Humility & Modesty he does a damn convincuing job of it.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:15:31 PM
Great answer on Religion!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:16:59 PM
Another good answer...
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:17:07 PM

oh.my.god.

what a great story!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:17:53 PM

I have tears in my eyes. 
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:19:15 PM

"I am a fedarlist".

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 16, 2008, 08:20:32 PM

"I am a fedarlist".



It's ok WE.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:21:31 PM

"defeat it"

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:21:57 PM
Obama on evil confront it with humillity

McCain defeat it.


now do we really have a choice?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:22:22 PM
Of course you defeat evil. Who would negotiate with it? Oh yeah, Liberals would!

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:22:32 PM
"Our troops will come home with victory and honor, and not in defeat."

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:22:56 PM

"I am a fedarlist".



It's ok WE.

a "federalist", back during the founding, was a belief that we should encourage internal industry,
first and foremost.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 16, 2008, 08:24:10 PM

"I am a fedarlist".



It's ok WE.

a "federalist", back during the founding, was a belief that we should encourage internal industry,
first and foremost.



The spelling made it look like a special kind of 'kink'.  :uhsure:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:24:11 PM
He just said he wouldn't nominate any of the liberals on the SCOTUS.   :lmao:  I love it.

Called 'em out by name.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:24:43 PM
Would not nominate Ginsberg!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: franksolich on August 16, 2008, 08:24:51 PM
BREAKING..........

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Seen the light  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:19 PM
Original message
I won't win cool points for this, but McCain is doing excellent so far, better than Obama
   
The actual answers to questions in these debates don't matter one bit as to who won them, only "moments" do. I honestly can't remember hardly any of Senator Obama's answers to the questions that were asked, while McCain has had at least SOME memorable answers.

I think it was a mistake for Senator Obama to do this forum.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:25:39 PM
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I think it was a mistake for Senator Obama to do this forum.

 :lmao:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:27:17 PM
BREAKING..........

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Seen the light  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:19 PM
Original message
I won't win cool points for this, but McCain is doing excellent so far, better than Obama
   
The actual answers to questions in these debates don't matter one bit as to who won them, only "moments" do. I honestly can't remember hardly any of Senator Obama's answers to the questions that were asked, while McCain has had at least SOME memorable answers.

I think it was a mistake for Senator Obama to do this forum.

mccain is kicking his ass.  but he SHOULD be kicking his ass in this forum

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:27:27 PM
"Find bad teachers another line of work." :cheersmate:

"Choice and competition."
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 16, 2008, 08:28:20 PM
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I think it was a mistake for Senator Obama to do this forum.

 :lmao:

It's a disaster for Obama to expand on a theme, any theme at all. 
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:28:38 PM
Wow.  A positive answer about NOLA from a politician.  I'm shocked.  :p

McCain has his shit together tonight. 
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:28:51 PM
Most of what Obama has done in government has been a mistake I think.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: franksolich on August 16, 2008, 08:29:02 PM
MORE BREAKING..........

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Seen the light  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:23 PM
Response to Reply #1

11. His Vietnam stories and owning up to his marital failure was excellent
   
He's been succinct in his answers. As dumb as his answers have been, he's been pretty straightforward.

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Pisces  Donating Member  (825 posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:21 PM
Response to Original message
2. Sounds like someone was given the questions in advance.

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Seen the light  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:21 PM
Response to Reply #2

6. Now THAT very well may be
   
I've been shocked at how well McCain has done compared to what I was expecting. That very well could be it.

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liberalmuse  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:24 PM
Response to Original message

15. **** you! You're right.
   
He's doing better than Obama because he is pandering to American ego.

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BrentTaylor  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:24 PM
Response to Original message

17. It wasn't a mistake. But the questions like this are perfect for Repuke Talking Points

There appears much sour grape whinery among the Obamaite primitives, but I don't have time to post it.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris_ on August 16, 2008, 08:29:30 PM
BREAKING..........

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Seen the light  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:19 PM
Original message
I won't win cool points for this, but McCain is doing excellent so far, better than Obama
   
The actual answers to questions in these debates don't matter one bit as to who won them, only "moments" do. I honestly can't remember hardly any of Senator Obama's answers to the questions that were asked, while McCain has had at least SOME memorable answers.

I think it was a mistake for Senator Obama to do this forum.

Oh My.

The granite cookie factory is firing up for poor old lighty as we speak...
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Tucker on August 16, 2008, 08:29:52 PM

I have tears in my eyes. 

Me too. Breathing deep.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:30:18 PM
oh.
my.
God.

what a terrific answer to the "who is rich" question.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:30:22 PM
"I don't want to take any money from the rich."

That's going to show up in a 527 ad soon.  :whatever:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:30:53 PM
Five million.  :rotf:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:31:05 PM
"Keep taxes low!" Yeah!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:32:27 PM
"Two things Congress doesn't miss... a pay raise and a vacation."

Ouch.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:32:50 PM
How many "uhh's" has John McCain uttered tonight? Maybe three?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: franksolich on August 16, 2008, 08:32:59 PM
YET MORE BREAKING..........

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Arkana  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:32 PM
Response to Original message

35. Impossible to tell because they don't go in on equal footing.
   
Obama knows the deck is heavily stacked against him--and the fact that evangelicals tack Republican is inescapable for the media.

And it's easy to speak in soundbites because stupid people, like the folks in the audience, remember them. But I hope embittered Clinton supporters who are convinced that voting McCain will salve their egos in November are watching--because McCain revealed himself to be just another right-wing scumbag.

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Erin Elizabeth  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:32 PM
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36. Well, given the fact that he just asked about the justices question before the guy had even GOTTEN TO THAT QUESTION, you can clearly see why he's doing ok (for McCain). He knew the questions. He's rehearsed. He rattles off stuff because he knew what the questions were.

So yeah. Not really a level playing field, is it?

Husband said he's up to 14 times to say "my friend."
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:32:59 PM
"Two things Congress doesn't miss... a pay raise and a vacation."

Ouch.  :tongue:

he is kicking ass
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
"I can inspire, I can lead, and I know our best days are ahead of us."

RIGHT ON!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:34:45 PM
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I think it was a mistake for Senator Obama to do this forum.



an admission he has to be shielded. Jeez.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:35:26 PM
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Erin Elizabeth  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:32 PM
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36. Well, given the fact that he just asked about the justices question before the guy had even GOTTEN TO THAT QUESTION, you can clearly see why he's doing ok (for McCain). He knew the questions. He's rehearsed. He rattles off stuff because he knew what the questions were.

So yeah. Not really a level playing field, is it?

Yeah, to hell with John McCain for being prepared.

That's what happens when your "policy decisions" are made using a roulette wheel.  You turn into a stuttering, stumbling dope like Obama without a teleprompter.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:35:44 PM

The BarackStar! doesn't want to touch this guy in a townhall.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Tucker on August 16, 2008, 08:36:13 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:38:16 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:38:59 PM
McCain's segment seems to be moving quicker.  Probably because he's not uh'ming and uhh'ing and stuttering.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 08:39:36 PM
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Erin Elizabeth  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:32 PM
Response to Original message

36. Well, given the fact that he just asked about the justices question before the guy had even GOTTEN TO THAT QUESTION, you can clearly see why he's doing ok (for McCain). He knew the questions. He's rehearsed. He rattles off stuff because he knew what the questions were.

So yeah. Not really a level playing field, is it?

Amazing isn't it. A presidential candidate that just may be in tune with what the american public has on their mind or may view as important issues.

Keep Hoping your candidates may Change someday and get it.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:40:38 PM
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Erin Elizabeth  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sat Aug-16-08 09:32 PM
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So yeah. Not really a level playing field, is it?

Life is never a level playing field when you're retarded.  :loser:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:42:56 PM
McCain's segment seems to be moving quicker.  Probably because he's not uh'ming and uhh'ing and stuttering.

he is actually answering the questions.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 08:44:59 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Tucker on August 16, 2008, 08:45:16 PM
I feel better about casting my vote for McCain.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:45:58 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?


no it isn't I'm saying the audience just came short of booing McCain at the beginning
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:47:41 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?

none of us are very happy about mccain, but he has really come around

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:48:23 PM
Now THAT was an answer...
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 08:48:46 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?


no it isn't I'm saying the audience just came short of booing McCain at the beginning

I haven't taken my eyes off it.  When McCain appeared on stage there was an upsurge in the applause.  I cannot imagine what you saw.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:49:13 PM
"Paging Mr Clooney, paging Mr Clooney. Emergency call from Barack Obama".

Many Liberals across the fruited plain are suicidal tonight!
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:49:54 PM
oh great, more 'reaching across the aisle' garbage.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Uhhuh35 on August 16, 2008, 08:50:42 PM
I haven't taken my eyes off it.  When McCain appeared on stage there was an upsurge in the applause.  I cannot imagine what you saw.
Agreed.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:52:17 PM
using a football analogy, that was a 24-14 win for mccain

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:53:18 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?


no it isn't I'm saying the audience just came short of booing McCain at the beginning

I haven't taken my eyes off it.  When McCain appeared on stage there was an upsurge in the applause.  I cannot imagine what you saw.


I cannot remember the exact moment, I'm sure they will replay this a dozen times, but I thought heard let's call it a loud groan.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 08:54:39 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?

none of us are very happy about mccain, but he has really come around



I have been watching and listening with great concentration.   John McCain is making Obama look like the little boy he is.  I'm amazed.  I have never had any respect for John McCain.  I have now found some.

There is no comparison between these two candidates.  Obama seemed like a label on an empty jar.  If you look around the label you can see straight through it.   John McCain comes off as a real man made of flesh and bones held together with wisdom and experience.  
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:55:00 PM
using a football analogy, that was a 24-14 win for mccain


He's doing better than the Dodgers.

Here come the phone calls.  These are always fun. :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:55:00 PM

I am now a bit more confident that we will win in november.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:55:57 PM
using a football analogy, that was a 24-14 win for mccain


He's doing better than the Dodgers.

Here come the phone calls.  These are always fun. :-)

kiss my ass, dude.  the Dodgers are in first place. :-)

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 16, 2008, 08:56:57 PM
There's a lot of people not applauding at his answers. The concept of this forum was great but the location should have been in a neutral state.



I know, they almost booed him at the very beginning,

Was that sarcasm?

none of us are very happy about mccain, but he has really come around



I have been watching and listening with great concentration.   John McCain is making Obama look like the little boy he is.  I'm amazed.  I have never had any respect for John McCain.  I have now found some.

There is no comparison between these two candidates.  Obama seemed like a label on an empty jar.  If you look around the label you can see straight through it.   John McCain comes off as a real man made of flesh and bones held together with wisdom and experience.  


I totally agree. I have had my difference with McCain regarding amnesty. But I will vote for him with much more enthusiasm
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 08:57:32 PM

thank you all for participating in this thread.

the "post mortum" is on now.

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 08:58:03 PM
And the first loony of the night, "Most anti-abortion politicians are for the death penalty... If I wuz raped, I'd be forced to have a child."
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 16, 2008, 08:59:25 PM
It's the dems own machine that is their own worst enemy. They put all their eggs into the basket of the candidate who has a whole lot of momentum early on..... but those candidates do not have the ability or substance to ride the wave to the election..... ref: Howard Dean.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 09:00:04 PM
who is this chick on foxnews?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 09:01:32 PM
The afterward commentary wasn't particularly kind to Obama.  That's a surprise.  There was an attempt to paint Obama's answers as "intellectual", thus implying McCain's answers were simplistic.  That's absurd, of course.  "Defeat it" was much more intellectual than that droaning game of hopscotch Obama played.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 09:03:27 PM
Ugh.  These callers are terrible.  I'm changing the channel.

Here we go!  "McCain was given the questions ahead of time."

Crybabies.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 09:04:37 PM
Quote
GoForTheJugular Sat Aug-16-08 09:59 PM
Response to Original message
3. McCain wiped the floor with Obama....

guys, face reality...

this tentative, gray area, maybe this maybe that shit needs to stop NOW.... it was fine before, we need decisiveness from this dude from now on... it doesn't contrast well when matched up directly...

and now the media is eating it up...


me thinks The Obama is starting to loose his luster amongst the Hopeful.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 09:07:03 PM
Looks like someone tried to go for the jugular and missed.  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 09:08:49 PM
Quote
GoForTheJugular Sat Aug-16-08 09:59 PM
Response to Original message
3. McCain wiped the floor with Obama....

guys, face reality...

this tentative, gray area, maybe this maybe that shit needs to stop NOW.... it was fine before, we need decisiveness from this dude from now on... it doesn't contrast well when matched up directly...

and now the media is eating it up...


me thinks The Obama is starting to loose his luster amongst the Hopeful.

Obama was like listening to a John and Yoko album.  Meaningless, forgetable, and you never want to play it again.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Wretched Excess on August 16, 2008, 09:09:27 PM

in comparison, he sucked. 
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 09:11:59 PM
Quote
GoForTheJugular Sat Aug-16-08 09:59 PM
Response to Original message
3. McCain wiped the floor with Obama....

guys, face reality...

this tentative, gray area, maybe this maybe that shit needs to stop NOW.... it was fine before, we need decisiveness from this dude from now on... it doesn't contrast well when matched up directly...

and now the media is eating it up...


me thinks The Obama is starting to loose his luster amongst the Hopeful.

Obama was like listening to a John and Yoko album.  Meaningless, forgetable, and you never want to play it again.

Must you invoke the name of Commie Musicians. On this the date of Elvis' death.   :mental:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 09:12:32 PM
Quote
Madam Mossfern  (870 posts)      Sat Aug-16-08 10:00 PM
Original message
MSNBC is trashing Obama and I tuned into them because they would be less harsh. I guess they don't like intellectual answers.

Pisces  (828 posts)      Sat Aug-16-08 10:04 PM
Response to Original message
8. McCain won the evening and spoke to most Americans watching with the tone they
 wanted to hear. Obama is much more sincere and honest, however, that does not make for good theater.

liberalmuse  (1000+ posts)      Sat Aug-16-08 10:13 PM
Response to Original message
12. Turn on CSPAN
 The callers are interesting, and most see through McCain's stump speech.
 


 :rotf:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 16, 2008, 09:13:23 PM
Quote
GoForTheJugular Sat Aug-16-08 09:59 PM
Response to Original message
3. McCain wiped the floor with Obama....

guys, face reality...

this tentative, gray area, maybe this maybe that shit needs to stop NOW.... it was fine before, we need decisiveness from this dude from now on... it doesn't contrast well when matched up directly...

and now the media is eating it up...


me thinks The Obama is starting to loose his luster amongst the Hopeful.

Obama was like listening to a John and Yoko album.  Meaningless, forgetable, and you never want to play it again.

Must you invoke the name of Commie Musicians. On this the date of Elvis' death.   :mental:

He's dead.  Get over it.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 09:14:47 PM
Quote
GoForTheJugular Sat Aug-16-08 09:59 PM
Response to Original message
3. McCain wiped the floor with Obama....

guys, face reality...

this tentative, gray area, maybe this maybe that shit needs to stop NOW.... it was fine before, we need decisiveness from this dude from now on... it doesn't contrast well when matched up directly...

and now the media is eating it up...


me thinks The Obama is starting to loose his luster amongst the Hopeful.

Obama was like listening to a John and Yoko album.  Meaningless, forgetable, and you never want to play it again.

Must you invoke the name of Commie Musicians. On this the date of Elvis' death.   :mental:

He's dead.  Get over it.
  I know John Lennon is Dead  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 09:14:48 PM
Quote
PCIntern  (1000+ posts)        Sat Aug-16-08 10:00 PM
Original message
What a shitty night...
MSNBC Rethugs blasting Obama for being thoughtful and treating subjects in a gray fashion.

Bastards...

CNN doesn't look any better...

HA HA HA HA HA!  :rotf:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 09:22:12 PM
Quote
SunDrop23  (1000+ posts)       Sat Aug-16-08 09:24 PM
Response to Original message
16. Well damn dude, if you give me softball questions like that, I'll outdebate anybody (Obama didn't seem to do so well with those "softballs"...) Here we go...
 radical islamic extremism
9/11
pro-life

oh by the way i served in viet nam dude, that was your whole '04 platform   :loser:

the mccain people have to be LOVING this.

who in the hell authorised this in the Obama camp?

Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 09:23:31 PM
Quote
Ichingcarpenter  (1000+ posts)      Sat Aug-16-08 10:07 PM
Response to Reply #53
67. I can't stand people that deal in absolutes be it McCain or a DUer
 Your glasses our colored even in your response.

Hey, I thought you were leaving.  :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Hawkgirl on August 16, 2008, 10:00:51 PM
That was such an obvious McCain win, I almost felt sorry for Obama....almost.


Welfare Reform Obama?? :rotf: Sorry...but if he thought that answer was going to resonate with the american people (with the exception of ghetto cities) he is dumber than I thought.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Hawkgirl on August 16, 2008, 10:04:01 PM
he's talking like he negotiating a minefield and he is!

stylistically, he is coming off very well, though.  he seems very relaxed and comfortable.

I disagree...he's coming off like the little kid trying to be relevant at the adults table.  He seems nervous to me and insecure of his answers....
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: rich_t on August 16, 2008, 10:54:28 PM
I was at work and couldn't view it.  I hope I run across a web cast of the full thing.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 10:57:45 PM
The replay is on C-SPAN right now.  Last I saw Obama was still on.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: TheSarge on August 16, 2008, 10:57:58 PM
That was such an obvious McCain win, I almost felt sorry for Obama....almost.


Welfare Reform Obama?? :rotf: Sorry...but if he thought that answer was going to resonate with the american people (with the exception of ghetto cities) he is dumber than I thought.

Considering what his job was BEFORE he became a Congress Critter...it's not surprising he made the false assumption that Welfare Reform would resonate with the rest of us.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: rich_t on August 16, 2008, 11:07:32 PM
The replay is on C-SPAN right now.  Last I saw Obama was still on.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: BEG on August 16, 2008, 11:17:52 PM
Man I can't wait for the debates..... :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 11:43:44 PM
There are only 2 debates scheduled.   Something tells me the Obama camp will try to weasle out of at least one of them. No way they can weasel out of both.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 16, 2008, 11:44:59 PM
IT'S A TRAP! (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6647946)

I was expecting more activity over there.  The initial excitement seems to have passed.  One of the little goons asked a good question... will we see a bump in the polls for McCain? 

I didn't read their answers, becuase their answers are generally stupid.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Zeus on August 16, 2008, 11:50:06 PM
IT'S A TRAP! (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6647946)

I was expecting more activity over there.  The initial excitement seems to have passed.

One of the little goons asked a good question... will we see a bump in the polls for McCain? 

Both will get a bump in the polls. McCain will bump up and The Barckstar will get a bump down.

I think McCain.like him or not agree with him or not, shows he is ready to lead. Obama still going with the let's set down ,have a cup of coffee and talk about it. When the polls come in I'll maybe make a decision.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: rich_t on August 16, 2008, 11:59:18 PM
IT'S A TRAP! (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x6647946)

I was expecting more activity over there.  The initial excitement seems to have passed.

One of the little goons asked a good question... will we see a bump in the polls for McCain? 

Both will get a bump in the polls. McCain will bump up and The Barckstar will get a bump down.

I think McCain.like him or not agree with him or not, shows he is ready to lead. Obama still going with the let's set down ,have a cup of coffee and talk about it. When the polls come in I'll maybe make a decision.

Bingo.  And we don't need another president like that.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 17, 2008, 12:03:06 AM
From Glenn Reynolds: "Obama just said Clarence Thomas didn't have enought experience to serve on the court.  Kinda ironic, huh?"
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: rich_t on August 17, 2008, 12:08:56 AM
It's gonna be a hoot if Hillary walks out of the convention with the nomination ain't it?

 :fuelfire:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 17, 2008, 12:15:50 AM
It's gonna be a hoot if Hillary walks out of the convention with the nomination ain't it?

 :fuelfire:

 :lmao:

I dunno.  Her campaign is broke.  What's she going to do for money?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 17, 2008, 12:23:35 AM
It's gonna be a hoot if Hillary walks out of the convention with the nomination ain't it?

 :fuelfire:

 :lmao:

I dunno.  Her campaign is broke.  What's she going to do for money?

She can get almost 90 million in public funds the very next day.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: rich_t on August 17, 2008, 12:23:53 AM
It's gonna be a hoot if Hillary walks out of the convention with the nomination ain't it?

 :fuelfire:

 :lmao:

I dunno.  Her campaign is broke.  What's she going to do for money?

Are you kidding...  The money will flow like water through a sieve into her campaign if that happens.

 :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Donpeyote on August 17, 2008, 01:38:51 AM
 Did Obama win the Replay ? :popcorn:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 17, 2008, 01:43:11 AM
Nope.  Didn't win on the next try. :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Willow on August 17, 2008, 05:55:30 AM
It's gonna be a hoot if Hillary walks out of the convention with the nomination ain't it?

 :fuelfire:




Hillary is his only chance of winning. Is he smart enough to pick her as VP?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: SSG Snuggle Bunny on August 17, 2008, 08:28:05 AM
It's the dems own machine that is their own worst enemy. They put all their eggs into the basket of the candidate who has a whole lot of momentum early on..... but those candidates do not have the ability or substance to ride the wave to the election..... ref: Howard Dean.
I love hot chix with brains.

Spot-on observation.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: docstew on August 17, 2008, 09:16:10 AM
i notice BO's problems starting on his answer to the first question... his wife is one of the wisest people he knows?  because she's "honest"?  so, she wasn't lying when she said America is "downright mean"?  hmmm...
also, hasn't he been trying to keep his wife out as an issue, regardless of the fact that she's giving a speech at the convention...
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Lord Undies on August 17, 2008, 10:00:47 AM

I love hot chix with brains.


You should try them sauteed with garlic, bell pepper, and onion.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: miskie on August 17, 2008, 10:23:49 AM

I love hot chix with brains.


You should try them sauteed with garlic, bell pepper, and onion.

(http://www.talkingnfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/homer-drool-702026.gif)
MMMmmm.... Chick-in stir fry....
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Linda on August 17, 2008, 12:25:08 PM
For those that missed it live last night
here is where you can read the transcripts from the forum;


http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/ (http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/)

Broadcast Transcript Service:
Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency

DATE: Satuday, August 16, 2008
TIME: 8:00-10:00 P.M. ET / 7:00-9:00 P.M. CT / 5:00-7:00 P.M. PT
LOCATION: Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, Calif.)

comes in 6 parts....
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris_ on August 17, 2008, 01:14:18 PM
 Even before last night there is no way could I vote for Obama- but before last night I wasn't to thrilled with McCain either.  McCain climbed up the ladder for me though, with his directness.
 
 One negative was when Obama talked about it being hard to send troops into harms was and EVERYTIME he visits them-----I wanted to climb through the tube and tell Warren to; ask him why he found it more appealing to play basketball then visit with the wounded troops.  [Oh that's right , camera's weren't allowed in].

 I still am waiting to see who his running mate will be though - notice several times they showed Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Caroline there - could that be a tip off?
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: docstew on August 17, 2008, 01:37:51 PM
For those that missed it live last night
here is where you can read the transcripts from the forum;


http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/ (http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/)

Broadcast Transcript Service:
Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency

DATE: Satuday, August 16, 2008
TIME: 8:00-10:00 P.M. ET / 7:00-9:00 P.M. CT / 5:00-7:00 P.M. PT
LOCATION: Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, Calif.)

comes in 6 parts....

it'd be 12 if they included all the ums and ahs from BO...
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Linda on August 17, 2008, 01:40:23 PM
For those that missed it live last night
here is where you can read the transcripts from the forum;


http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/ (http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/)

Broadcast Transcript Service:
Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency

DATE: Satuday, August 16, 2008
TIME: 8:00-10:00 P.M. ET / 7:00-9:00 P.M. CT / 5:00-7:00 P.M. PT
LOCATION: Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, Calif.)

comes in 6 parts....

it'd be 12 if they included all the ums and ahs from BO...

Thankfully they left all of them out....
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 17, 2008, 03:31:16 PM
For those that missed it live last night
here is where you can read the transcripts from the forum;


http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/ (http://rickwarrennews.com/transcript/)

Broadcast Transcript Service:
Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency

DATE: Satuday, August 16, 2008
TIME: 8:00-10:00 P.M. ET / 7:00-9:00 P.M. CT / 5:00-7:00 P.M. PT
LOCATION: Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, Calif.)

comes in 6 parts....

it'd be 12 if they included all the ums and ahs from BO...

Thankfully they left all of them out....

They did not transcribe the ums, ahs, ers.. but 'yanno' was all over the place. Actually BO says 'you know', 'yanno' is so hayseed, donchaknow.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Tucker on August 17, 2008, 03:54:05 PM
It's a real tragedy that the edited version is better for his appearance. :banghead:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 17, 2008, 04:02:50 PM
It's the dems own machine that is their own worst enemy. They put all their eggs into the basket of the candidate who has a whole lot of momentum early on..... but those candidates do not have the ability or substance to ride the wave to the election..... ref: Howard Dean.
I love hot chix with brains.

Spot-on observation.

Thanks snugs, I am flattered to say the least.

It's a long election season and it's difficult to tiptoe through the tulips without having any real answers. And if I hear another non-answer from them spun as a "nuanced reply"... I am gonna 'splode.  :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 17, 2008, 04:15:00 PM
The Saddleback forum DUFU thread is up.

DUmmie FUnnies (http://dummiefunnies.blogspot.com/2008/08/dummies-and-kommies-disappointed-in.html)

Talk to the hand... :-)
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 17, 2008, 04:16:38 PM
The Saddleback forum DUFU thread is up.

DUmmie FUnnies (http://dummiefunnies.blogspot.com/2008/08/dummies-and-kommies-disappointed-in.html)

Talk to the hand... :-)

I am thinking of a pun on Brokeback Saddleback......
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Chris on August 17, 2008, 04:21:32 PM
Quote
Don't sprinkle sugar on this shit and try to tell me it's candy. This was not a win for Obama by any stretch of the imagination. CNN did an after-event interview with him and he was pissed. They commented that they'd never seen him like this before.

And with good reason - Obama was used tonight, and he knows it. McCain got an hour-long, nationally televised campaign commercial, complete with a wildly cheering crowd and a friendly host.

Obama got played tonight. There might be one good thing to come out of this conference, though - so far, Obama has seemed to cling to the belief that McCain was going to run an honorable campaign and we could have an open, honest debate about the issues. That's not going to happen. This is war, and hopefully, Obama finally realized it tonight.

 :rotf:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: bijou on August 17, 2008, 04:22:43 PM
The Saddleback forum DUFU thread is up.

DUmmie FUnnies (http://dummiefunnies.blogspot.com/2008/08/dummies-and-kommies-disappointed-in.html)

Talk to the hand... :-)

I am thinking of a pun on Brokeback Saddleback......
(http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/ben-affleck-barack-obama.jpg)
 wish I knew how to quit you.
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: Schadenfreude on August 17, 2008, 04:27:32 PM
The Saddleback forum DUFU thread is up.

DUmmie FUnnies (http://dummiefunnies.blogspot.com/2008/08/dummies-and-kommies-disappointed-in.html)

Talk to the hand... :-)

I am thinking of a pun on Brokeback Saddleback......
(http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/ben-affleck-barack-obama.jpg)
 wish I knew how to quit you.


Beej..... You always come through in a pinch.  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Saddleback Showdown: McCain and Obama -- LIVE THREAD!
Post by: bijou on August 17, 2008, 04:39:24 PM
from the DUFU thread (http://dummiefunnies.blogspot.com/2008/08/dummies-and-kommies-disappointed-in.html)

Hat tip to radical redneck, a fantastic link

Hillary, McCain and Halliburton wrote “Obamanation” not Jerome Corsi!
 (http://whitenoiseinsanity.wordpress.com/2008/08/16/hillary-clinton-is-the-one-who-actually-wrote-the-obama-nation-not-jerome-corsi/)
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Jerome Corsi had Mary Matalin help him produce the book he wrote about Obama. Mary Matalin is married to James Carville. James Carville used to work for Bill Clinton’s campaign back in the 1990’s and they’re still friends. Hillary Clinton is married to Bill Clinton and she was running against Barack Obama for the Democratic ticket this year. So therefore…

This means Hillary Clinton was actually the one who wrote the book and through her good pal Mary Matalin had her find the schmuck Jerome Corsi to put his name on the book to protect herself from being associated in any way shape or form to be being behind it.

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