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Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« on: June 14, 2008, 07:42:45 PM »
I doubt that this is exactly the tone that he was really wanting to strike.  first of all, he's running
against a 70-odd year old guy that can't lift his arms above his head.  also, this smacks of  kerry's
"bring it on" disaster.

so much for the "new politics". 

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Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’

Mobster wisdom tells us never to bring a knife to a gun fight. But what does political wisdom say about bringing a gun to a knife fight?

That’s exactly what Barack Obama said he would do to counter Republican attacks “If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun,” Obama said at a Philadelphia fundraiser Friday night. “Because from what I understand folks in Philly like a good brawl. I’ve seen Eagles fans.”

The comment drew some laughs and applause. But it also struck a chord with his Republican rival. John McCain’s campaign immediately accused the Democratic candidate of playing the politics of fear. They also mentioned that Obama said he would use a gun that would be illegal under Obama’s plans to cut down on illegal firearms.

“Barack Obama’s call for ‘new politics’ is officially over. In just 24 hours, Barack Obama attacked one of America’s pioneering women CEOs, rejected a series of joint bipartisan town halls, and said that if there’s a political knife fight, he’d bring a gun,” McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds said in a statement.

Obama made the comment in the context of warning donors that the general election campaign against McCain could get ugly. “They’re going to try to scare people. They’re going to try to say that ‘that Obama is a scary guy,’” he said. A supporter yelled out a deep accented “Don’t give in!”

“I won’t but that sounded pretty scary. You’re a tough guy,” Obama said.

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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2008, 07:53:25 PM »
What? He's opting for a part in West Side Story?  :thatsright:
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2008, 07:59:57 PM »
Quote from: Willow on June 14, 2008, 07:53:25 PM
What? He's opting for a part in West Side Story?  :thatsright:

he wouldn't have a gun to take to the knife fight if it was up to him.  um, wait.  uh . . . huh? :???:

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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2008, 08:26:00 PM »
Ooooh, tough talk coming from Barack Hussein Obama. It's rumbletime, man!

McCain is probably hiding in the closet with the light out, trembling, in response to this macho BHO swagger. But I don't care how much older he is than BHO, he could still kick BHO's ass, as could I.

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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2008, 08:29:21 PM »
Quote from: Willow on June 14, 2008, 07:53:25 PM
What? He's opting for a part in West Side Story?  :thatsright:

LMAO that is totally what I pictured.   :lmao:
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2008, 08:34:34 PM »
Quote from: Wretched Excess on June 14, 2008, 07:59:57 PM
Quote from: Willow on June 14, 2008, 07:53:25 PM
What? He's opting for a part in West Side Story?  :thatsright:

he wouldn't have a gun to take to the knife fight if it was up to him.  um, wait.  uh . . . huh? :???:

 :-)

No, the gun grab applies to us, not to him and his class.
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2008, 08:36:48 PM »
Quote from: Schadenfreude on June 14, 2008, 08:34:34 PM
No, the gun grab applies to us, not to him and his class.

Yep, just ask Rosehog.
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2008, 08:40:55 PM »
What a dumb thing to say in Philly.

The city has, rather famously, lost two police officers in shootouts, not to mention being less safe than say, the Sunni Triangle. If McCain said this, it would be all over the Sunday talk shows about how insensitive he is toward police officers' families.

But of course, Obama will get a pass, and nobody will call him on it.
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2008, 01:42:30 AM »
strange language for a ***** to use...
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2008, 09:28:33 AM »
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The comment drew some laughs and applause. But it also struck a chord with his Republican rival. John McCain’s campaign immediately accused the Democratic candidate of playing the politics of fear. They also mentioned that Obama said he would use a gun that would be illegal under Obama’s plans to cut down on illegal firearms.

“Barack Obama’s call for ‘new politics’ is officially over. In just 24 hours, Barack Obama attacked one of America’s pioneering women CEOs, rejected a series of joint bipartisan town halls, and said that if there’s a political knife fight, he’d bring a gun,” McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds said in a statement.

Oh

My

GOD!!!!!

Is that the best thing McCain can come up with?  This is the best the Republicans have to offer?   :whatever:
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2008, 03:24:59 PM »
A real Conservative wouldn't bring a knife to a gunfight,he'd bring a tactical nuclear weapon.
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2008, 06:47:31 PM »
Quote from: wasp69 on June 15, 2008, 09:28:33 AM
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The comment drew some laughs and applause. But it also struck a chord with his Republican rival. John McCain’s campaign immediately accused the Democratic candidate of playing the politics of fear. They also mentioned that Obama said he would use a gun that would be illegal under Obama’s plans to cut down on illegal firearms.

“Barack Obama’s call for ‘new politics’ is officially over. In just 24 hours, Barack Obama attacked one of America’s pioneering women CEOs, rejected a series of joint bipartisan town halls, and said that if there’s a political knife fight, he’d bring a gun,” McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds said in a statement.

Oh

My

GOD!!!!!

Is that the best thing McCain can come up with?  This is the best the Republicans have to offer?   :whatever:



its perfect !  dismissive and gives him a chance to a) point out that BHO is a gun grabber and b) too stupid to realize he's as consistent as a drunk walking down the street.
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2008, 10:15:14 PM »
Quote from: Jim on June 15, 2008, 06:47:31 PM
Quote from: wasp69 on June 15, 2008, 09:28:33 AM
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The comment drew some laughs and applause. But it also struck a chord with his Republican rival. John McCain’s campaign immediately accused the Democratic candidate of playing the politics of fear. They also mentioned that Obama said he would use a gun that would be illegal under Obama’s plans to cut down on illegal firearms.

“Barack Obama’s call for ‘new politics’ is officially over. In just 24 hours, Barack Obama attacked one of America’s pioneering women CEOs, rejected a series of joint bipartisan town halls, and said that if there’s a political knife fight, he’d bring a gun,” McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds said in a statement.

Oh

My

GOD!!!!!

Is that the best thing McCain can come up with?  This is the best the Republicans have to offer?   :whatever:



its perfect !  dismissive and gives him a chance to a) point out that BHO is a gun grabber and b) too stupid to realize he's as consistent as a drunk walking down the street.

I guess I should be grateful that he didn't demand Hussein repudiate anything. 
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2008, 12:22:52 AM »
:rofl:

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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2008, 09:00:41 AM »
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2008, 09:52:52 AM »
what an idiot!
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2008, 11:22:17 AM »

Obama is on the record as being in favor of a national ban on handguns.  but of course, it wasn't him that filled out the survey, or that wasn't what it meant, or something.
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Re: Obama: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2008, 07:52:32 AM »
The only thing Obama would bring to a fight is a pair of urine soaked pants. The *****.
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