Races heat up in home stretch
Registration deadline nears
Anyone wanting to vote on Nov. 4 must register by Oct. 4.
People can register by visiting their county voter registration board or by downloading the mail-in voter registration application at www.scvotes.org, completing it and mailing it to the county board of voter registration. Voters also can use that form to update their address and make other changes to their voter registration information. At the end, the voter will be sent a voter registration card.
Here's how to contact your local registration board:
--Berkeley County Board of Voter Registration, P.O. Box 6122, 6 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 719-4056
--Charleston County Board of Voter Registration, P.O. Box 71419, 4367 Headquarters Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29415 744-8683
--Dorchester County Board of Elections and Voter Registration, 201 Johnston St., St. George, S.C. 29477 563-0132 or 832-0132
Just 51 more days to go.
Now that the Democratic and Republican faithful have returned from their national conventions, the Lowcountry's political season is beginning to boil.
And even though most experts figure GOP nominee Sen. John McCain will win South Carolina with ease, the presidential race is stirring up the most passion — and the most activity — on both sides.
Many local politicians will cruise to re-election without opposition on Nov. 4, but voters also will decide a host of other congressional, county and school board races.
Even if McCain wins South Carolina, the magnitude of his victory here will have important repercussions for Palmetto State Democrats eyeing the 2010 gubernatorial contest or other statewide offices, said College of Charleston political science professor Bill Moore. Democrats have had little success here lately, holding only one of nine statewide posts, neither U.S. Senate seat and just two of the six congressional seats.
"Let's see what happens in November and see if the Democratic party is becoming more competitive statewide," Moore said. "From the politicos point of view, the presidential election is the one they're watching most closely."
But don't tell Nora Kravec of Johns Island that Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama has no chance here.
Kravec, who has spent much of her free time volunteering for Obama, especially signing up new voters at barber shops, grocery stores and wherever else she can. She noted there were 11 registration drives scheduled for Saturday alone, and the campaign plans to open a Lowcountry office any day now.
Not only did more South Carolinians vote Democratic during January's presidential primaries, but Obama's haul of 294,898 votes was almost twice as many as the 147,686 that McCain got.
"We made history in January, and we want to do it again," Kravec said. "We think we're going to make South Carolina blue this year."
Charleston County GOP Chairwoman Lin Bennett would disagree, noting that McCain's vice presidential pick of conservative Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has reinvigorated the local Republican base.
"The volunteers are coming out of the woodwork. My phone has been ringing off the hook," she said. "A lot of our voters crossed over in the Democratic primary to vote against Hillary (Clinton). It seems like they've come home now."
Bennett said she saw the excitement over Palin at a recent McCain party on James Island. "There were three men there, but the rest were very young women who were very excited to get involved. Sarah Palin has motivated them to get out and be involved," she said. "We're not having to work that hard to register them because they're coming to us to be registered."
One reason the presidential race is getting so much attention is because in South Carolina's other statewide race, few expect a close contest between incumbent Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Bob Conley.
"That's a non-race," Moore said. "Lindsey Graham is home free. His opponent may actually be a more conservative Republican than Lindsey Graham, but he (Conley) has no money and no credibility as a Democrat."
The First Congressional Race in which incumbent Republican Rep. Henry Brown faces a battle from Democratic businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Ketner is expected to be closer, but Moore noted the coastal district tilts heavily toward the GOP.
"She's creating the name recognition," Moore said, "even though it's a difficult race for a Democrat to run, she has the resources to run a viable campaign."
In Charleston County, state Rep. Wallace Scarborough, R-James Island, faces a challenge from Democratic lawyer Anne Peterson Hutto, and state Reps. David Mack, Leon Stavrinakis and Vida Miller also face opponents.
Most state Senators from the Lowcountry are likely to cruise to a new four year term except in Senate District 38, where former Sen. Mike Rose faces independent Bill Collins and District 42, where incumbent Democrat Robert Ford faces Scotty Sheriff of the GOP.
Most voters in Berkeley and Dorchester counties will see relatively few local contests except for school board seats, while Charleston County voter also will decide among 10 candidates for five school board seats. County voters also will fill three County Council seats, and the results will determine if the Republicans keep their 5-4 majority there.
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zoomru (anonymous) says...
WHAT????...........
"....few expect a close contest between incumbent Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic challenger Bob Conley...."
Well who do we have to blame for this ??...
There has virtually been a news blackout...!
Is Lindsey's schedule or Conley's schedule on the front page every week to see where they ARE ???
OUR state newspaper's ...SUCK !!!
September 14, 2008 at 1:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
zoomru (anonymous) says...
Professor Bill Moore.....
Your the one that just exposed your lack of... ....CREDIBILITY.....!!!!!
You said..."but he (Conley) has no money and no credibility as a Democrat."
What about credibility as a SOUTH CAROLINIAN...you FOOL !!! You mean to tell US that we should be more of a Democrat or Republican than a ...SOUTH CAROLINIAN !!! or AMERICAN !!!!
MY BACKSIDE....You RAVENEL'er !!!!!!!
September 14, 2008 at 2:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Maybe if the P & C had reported how John McCain assaulted a 92 year old Strom Thurmond in the 90's, or how Palin was the only mayor in Alaska to make rape victims pay for rape kits, or how she wanted to ban books, or the lies of the new "swiftboaters', or how Palin is grossly undereducated and is unable to tell the truth, maybe then the GOPers wouldn't be voting the straight ticket again...
But then again, SC went for Bush twice....
September 14, 2008 at 4:26 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
moonpie (anonymous) says...
no-ball....
Put your cool-aide down friend. Your walking the party line as a good liberal cool-aide drinker should. I'll vote "R" except Lgraham, and Hbrowns race. They could put a monkey up against them and I would vote for the monkey!
Republican because everyone can't be on welfare!
September 14, 2008 at 7:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Moonpie,
You're right everyone can't be on welfare unless you're Fannie Mae, Freddy Mac, Lehman brothers, Bear Stearns, the State of Alaska (highest rate of welfare and kickbacks in the US) ,or a big Republican contributor, then the check is in the mail.
Not Kool-ade, facts, Moonie.
Put down the Belgian-owned Bud Light, and put down the Fox tuned remote and read a critical unbiased news source, then we'll discuss..
Democrat, 'cause someone has to have an IQ over 130!
September 14, 2008 at 7:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Thomas1776,
There is no link between Obama and Ayers other than they both were in an independent Chicago charity group.
But don't let facts get in the way of your bleating, repeating Rove's talking points.
Please tell me how close Charles Keating and McCain were, oh yeah the McCains went on vacation with him and the American people paid the bill, millions in bailouts in the Savings and Loans debacle.
Republicans all bluster and no substance...
September 14, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Posted by spankerbuns on September 14, 2008 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Speaking of Obama and voters. I was on Meeting St. and some Obama supporters were registering voters.
And what did these welfare receipents get in return, I still bet they get out and vote?
September 14, 2008 at 8:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
10216340 (anonymous) says...
Actually I thought Palin did very well on the interview. Yes, she did ask Charlie Gibson...."What do you mean by..." But, don't we all want to know what a reporter is really asking before answering. It was a very ambiquous question and she needed to ask for clarification to make sure she was answering correctly.
Very smart when dealing with journalists.
And 'Spankerbuns'....your name says it all......LOL
You're a bit out there aren't ya fella!
September 14, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mkris (anonymous) says...
GO CARABOO BARBIE .... GO GIGILO MCSAME
Ya gotta luv Sarah Palin, she's just so perky, perty n doorknob dumb.
September 14, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
512c (anonymous) says...
Palin can go to church, and stay out of politics, and the woods.
If mccocaine and pale horse are elected we should all just burn our constitutions and bill'o'rights nov5th
September 14, 2008 at 9:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
I see JohnQ made it back
September 14, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yteach (anonymous) says...
The "Stright Talk Express" hid Palin in its version of the Witness Protection Program while proclaiming that she had indeed traveled outside the country. Among the countries she supposedly "visited" were Iraq and Ireland. The commander of the Alaska National Guard has stated that Palin visited an outpost NEAR Iraq, but never set foot inside Iraq. Her visit to Ireland was merely a refueling stop on her return from the questionable Middle East trip. If the Repugs could spread rampant lies about McCain in 2000, they could certainly have no qualms with regard to lying about Palin's qualifications now. As for her being a proponent of abstinence, not only did the practice fail her daughter, it apparently failed her as well. CNN has reported that her first child was born nearly 8 months after her marriage. Come on people READ, QUESTION, THINK FOR YOURSELVES!
September 14, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NumbersSCcom (anonymous) says...
Bill Moore--college professor--not someone I'd expect to be really in touch with reality.
He says Bob Conley has "no credibility as a Democrat." According to his definition, neither did Fritz Hollings nor do other conservative Democrats have any credibility.
Bob Conley is AGAINST the military occupations of Iraq and other countries as opposed to Lindsey Graham's recent trip to the Republic of Georgia promising billion$ in U.S. taxpayer money as he is apparently shopping for a new cold war with Russia.
Bob Conley is AGAINST such draconian security measures as the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act that ignore Constitutional restraints on the the federal government's ability to spy on U.S. citizens. Lindsey Graham would rather create a police state than secure our borders and ports.
Bob Conley is AGAINST "free trade" agreements that are anything but. Bob Conley is for FAIR trade and calling upon Congress to resume its duties in protecting American industry from unfair foreign competition and to stop Lindsey Graham and other neoconservatives' subsidizing of Chinese and other countries' products.
Bob Conley is AGAINST H-1B visa programs bringing in hi-tech workers and engineers to make the university degrees of U.S. citizens worth less or worthless.
Bob Conley is FOR secure borders and ports and to punish law-breaking corporations and businesses that hire illegals, punishing those most needy among us and depressing wages.
Bob Conley is FOR America and U.S. citizens enjoying the rights and benefits of true sovereignty and the protection from the criminal elements that still today, seven years after 9/11, cross our borders at will.
To my way of thinking, as a patriotic, Constitution-abiding U.S. citizen, there's no contest. Lindsey Graham, whom I foolishly voted for in 2002, will NOT get my vote this time around.
After his having stabbed US citizens in the back over and over and THEN calling us "bigots" when we objected, I consider him undeserving of any respect whatsoever. Lindsey Graham is a man who calls his U.S. citizen detractors "idiots" in public. His arrogance is supreme and his self-aggrandizing is the stuff that tyrants are made of.
I look forward to voting this traitor out of office November 4th!
September 14, 2008 at 10:13 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pacomarj (anonymous) says...
I'm actually disappointed with the McCain campaign. After Bush's brutal campaign in 2000, it seems like he would run an honorable campaign this time knowing how it felt. I liked McCain in 2000. I thought he was a nice guy and still think he is, but the running of his campaign scares me. The lies that are being said everyday are amazing, especially since they can be easily refuted by the internet (i.e. Bridge to Nowhere, earmarks). It seems very underhanded. I don't think I can take another presidency where they flat out lie to the American public, even if there is an R by his name.
Also, it seems that the races have already be decided in SC. It shows that South Carolinians only vote by party and not by who is best for them at the time. And yes, someone from another party can sometimes be better than the Republican party candidate.
September 14, 2008 at 10:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beersnob (anonymous) says...
With a couple exceptions, this is a pretty sad sampling of SC voters. Y'all need to lay off the talk radio and the Fox "News." "Cool-aide" [sic] and the herd are not exclusively Democratic domains; if you fail to discover the facts and at least try to understand them then you are part of the problem. Sadly, the national media, whether you think they're biased right or left are so grossly opinionated that they're not informing voters satisfactorily. C-span is just about the only outlet left for factual news, but they're going to make you figure out what it all means on your own.
"A lot of our voters crossed over in the Democratic primary to vote against Hillary (Clinton). It seems like they've come home now."--Charleston County GOP Chairwoman Lin Bennett
Wow! She admits right out that she knows republicans were voting in the Democratic race to prevent the Dems from selecting a candidate they perceived as more likely to beat McCain. Now, that's democracy at work.
September 14, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
And you think the crap NBC spouts is credible
September 14, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Unlike Obama, she is not involve with terrorist who plant bombs and kill people. As far as exposing corrupt and scary politics, Hillay was just scratching the surface when it came to Obama.
September 14, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
There is no credible link between Obama and any terrorists or terrorist associations.
Now the Bush family has been friends and business associates with the Bin Laden and Saudi Royal families for years....
September 14, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beersnob (anonymous) says...
jeff61 in response to donttasemebro says "And you think the crap NBC spouts is credible."
Dude61, if you dared to look at the article, you'd see it was a copy of a NYT article; of course you'd disregard them as just a bunch of commie welfare-lovers. I know it can be challenging, but try learning some facts--regardless of where they come from (but please don't cite youtube).
September 14, 2008 at noon ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Cindy McCain is a drug addict.
Rush Limbaugh is a drug addict.
Sarah Palin was mayor of the meth capitol of Alaska.
Now if I could stomache using Rovian logic I could link all this together and make a slanderous talking point, but alas, I have a conscience...
September 14, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
outrage (anonymous) says...
By some of the crap on here, I would think Olbermann and Maddow were on here.
Try debating the facts instead of throwing insults!
P.S. - The New York Times is not credible anymore.
September 14, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JLWDALFAN (anonymous) says...
i believe mccain is the best qualified candidate. i still believe obama has muslim ties. isn't it ironic, that all the terrist acts have been caused by muslim men and we on the fringe of putting one in the white house. i truly hope people start thinking before november. by the way, hasn't obama just all of a sudden popped on the scene. i guess 172 days (less than 6 months) qualifies him to lead the most powerful nation on earth.
September 14, 2008 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
outrage,
You would prefer the inane rhetoric of "Falafel" BillO, 2yrs of community college no-degree Hannity, or college dropout and drug addict Limbaugh?
Olbermann and Maddow are well educated, well spoken commentators, to be compared to them would be a compliment.
P.S. I didn't see any facts in your post just some insults, how ironic!
September 14, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
JLW....,
Timothy McVeigh was raised a christian, was a Republican and a terrorist...
The IRA were all christians and terrorists..
A specific religion doesn't make a terrorist, fundamentalism, intolerance, and religious extremism creates terrorists..
September 14, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
gneubeck (anonymous) says...
As Bill Clinton so aptly said of Obama: "He's simply a typical Chicago thug." America best wake up to the dangers that such a warped individual represents before we let him get anywhere near the White House. It's incredible that the Democrats have nominated Obama, the least qualified and most extreme left, Presidential candidate in American history, for the leadership of the free world. May God protect us. Greg Neubeck
September 14, 2008 at 12:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
outrage (anonymous) says...
Posted by ballachulish on September 14, 2008 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"JLW....,
Timothy McVeigh was raised a christian, was a Republican and a terrorist..."
*McVeigh was a Libertarian! Your spinning!
Olbermann and Maddow are commentators, your right!
Not objective journalists. Try Charles Krauthammer. PP winner.
September 14, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
ballachulish - You and your lies are a prime example why a lot of South Carolina people detest Liberal Democrats..... NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 1:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tc1 (anonymous) says...
spankerbuns,
I have reread the JLWDALFAN post 4 times and it still appears that he is speaking of Obamas experience, or lack there of. I can't find any way to link it to the election date but I have been wrong in the past.
September 14, 2008 at 1:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wjhamilton3 (anonymous) says...
Isn't it about time for some articles comparing the two candidates's for congress' positions on the issues? The only reporting I've seen was on the Kiawah Island sand spit / flood insurance issue. We have a real, competitive race for Congress. Where do these two candidates stand on the budget, taxes, the wars, global warming, perserving the Francis Marion forrest, Federal participation in education, expansion of the State Port's authority and it's impact on air quality (if we exceed EPA standards, what will their position be on applying for a waiver so additional industry can locate here. Do they have ideas on who the Federal government should or should not support our tourism industry. What about regulation of the airlines as it impacts our airport?
There are real differences betweeen Ketner and Brown on many of these issues. Surely that is more important than a horse race article. Everybody knows we have lots of Republicans in SC, however we continue to have elections so shouldn't we discuss the issues and merits of the candidates?
September 14, 2008 at 1:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
As Obama and his Cohorts "Mock" and ridicule wounded American Vets ..... ballachulish and his buddies tell us Obama is best for America.
ballachulish, your Messiah, Obama, has written South Carolina, Georgia and others off as unobtainable......... NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mkris (anonymous) says...
wjhamilton3,
The P&C does not want to report the candidates positions. At the very least they would never give equal time to democrats. If they did it would interfere with thier pro-business, pro-republican, anti-democrat editorial policies.
September 14, 2008 at 2:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
McVeigh was a republican......then he identified as a libertarian when his right wing views became more extreme.
His ONLY voter registration was as a Republican.
Geez, Look it up.
Asset love-
I'm not a liberal democrat, just a democrat, and the reason you hate people like me is because people like me exacerbate your core feelings of inadequacy.
Now if I was a liberal, I would feel sorry for you, but since I'm just a Democrat, your braying ignorance just disgusts me.
September 14, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
"DontTaseMe_Bro on September 14, 2008 at 1:34 p.m.
Keep attempting to smear with lies, my little right wing lemmings. At the end of the day, your VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE is still SARA PALIN. ouch..."
DontTaseMe_Bro, Not that it matter, but you're lying about the wrong candidate. Sara Palin isn't in the race, You need to direct your lies toward Sarah Palin.
Ouch, Liberal Democrats, got to be led by the hand everywhere....NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pacomarj (anonymous) says...
I would like some of you to give me links to where you get your information please. If the NY Times and NBC are not credible anymore, please let me know who is. Some of you are saying things that have been found completely untrue, like Obama being a muslim and tied to terrorists, so I'd like to know what you are reading that is still saying these things.
September 14, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Assett love,
My father was a 30 year Navy vet WWII, Korea and 2 trips to 'Nam.
Some of my best friends lost their Dads in Vietnam.
I have volunteered at the USO, and raised money for AER and Navy relief, and w/ the Red Cross on base.
So don't "dis" my support for the military.
Obama had a great reception at bases in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has received 4 X more donations from deployed troops, than McCain.
The ONLY bumper stickers I see on base are Obama stickers.
Spin that chickenhawk BS elsewhere, once again the facts contradict your knuckle dragging talking points...
BTW, McCain has a "D" rating from disabled vet groups, Obama an "A",.
September 14, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
ballachulish - "Spin that chickenhawk BS elsewhere, once again the facts contradict your knuckle dragging talking points...BTW, McCain has a "D" rating from disabled vet groups, Obama an "A",."
_____ _____ _____ _____
ballachulish, From the Associated Press -
"NEW YORK (AP) - John McCain is mocked as an out-of-touch, out-of-date computer illiterate in a television commercial out Friday from Barack Obama as the Democrat begins his sharpest barrage yet on McCain's long Washington career."
Example 1. - Due to injuries sustained, in "Combat" and at the hands of the "Enemy", John McCain is unable to properly use a computer keyboard or a typewriter. He requires the help of his wife and friends to get e-mails out.
And the source for all of "your" stupidity is.....NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pacomarj (anonymous) says...
Proletariat - I've seen all those videos and forums with all the candidates. You can't really take those with anything because there are videos from all the Republicans against McCain doing the same thing. Those aren't actual truths, but just attacks because they were running against each other. I also looked up the article and don't see anything wrong with that statement. He was saying that McCain has never accused him of being a Muslim (i.e. he's never talked about me having a Muslim faith). It seems that Stephanopoulos misunderstood him as many other have.
I guess I'm looking for more policy issue links that shows why people think Obama is bad and McCain is better for the country.
DontTaseMe_Bro - I don't think the issue is necessarily Sarah Palin. She is who she is, so that can't be helped. I think the issue is why/how John McCain picked Sarah Palin. That is what I don't get. There was a good article in Time Magazine this past week (some might think this is a liberal magazine but the past two weeks it's been about McCain and Palin). It explains what the VP picks of each candidate says about them. http://www.time.com/time/nation/artic...
September 14, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
DontTaseMe_Bro-
There have been deep cuts in the federal income tax I pay and "You" pay each year. For the past 7 years it has reduced nicely each year. The evidence can be found on the IRS website. Check the forms each year since Bush started in office then look at that years tax table.
I am safer because Bush took the war to the Enemy. Unlike Democrats before him.
Oh Yes, I work for a living. With the policies of Liberalism my taxes will go back up thru the roof.
September 14, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
NOBAMA-08
September 14, 2008 at 3:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
"Posted by DontTaseMe_Bro on September 14, 2008 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The rich aren't evil, and they clearly don't care at all about little pimply punks like you sitting around blogging all day. That's the disconnect that is so amusing to observe. Watching the punks like you pump up a conservative philosophy that seeks to alienate folks like you. Mind boggling.
a_set_love- you're a complete idiot."
You post tells it all. Your back is against the wall, you have no real facts, only Liberal Democrats talking points,
and a community organizer as a candidate.
So you hurl insults....Tsk..Tsk...Tsk...NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
"Posted by DontTaseMe_Bro on September 14, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You're not an idiot b/c i disagree with your politics. You're an idiot b/c you are on here posting inaccuracies and lies. Period."
Oh, you have checked the IRS website and found what....You have proof that Bush didn't take the war to the enemy....You have proof that Obama wasn't a community organizer....NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
"Posted by DontTaseMe_Bro on September 14, 2008 at 3:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I am sorry if you have confused me with someone else...or, are you borrowing a page from the Republican campaign strategy: distraction through fabrication? Either way, whatever works for you and your deluded mind.
The Republicans made a terrible mistake and it is going to cost them the election.
Period."
*** Your post tells it all. Your back is against the wall, you have no real facts, only Liberal Democrats talking points, and a community organizer as a candidate.
Oh ya, I checked the Big Book and nowhere could I find evidence that "JESUS CHRIST" was a community organizer.
....Tsk..Tsk...Tsk...NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
How true, how true.
September 14, 2008 at 4:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
The Obama campaign, the Democratic Party headed by Howard Dean and the major (liberal) media-are all working in overdrive to destroy and smear Sarah Palin.
They believe if they can destroy this courageous young woman and popular governor, they will end John McCain's bid for president.
Just this week, commentator Bill Maher ridiculed Sarah's baby son who has Down's syndrome. These people are absolutely despicable.
They have one goal: Put Barack Obama - the most radical left-winger ever nominated by the Democratic Party - in the Oval Office.
Obama promised he would abide by campaign finance limits, as John McCain has agreed to.
He lied. This week alone, Obama raised $8 million! He could easily spend $500 million during his whole campaign to buy the White House.
How for 20 years he sat silently as his minister, the radical preacher
Jeremiah Wright, said he hated America - the same preacher who blamed the 9/11 attacks on OUR OWN GOVERNMENT.
The involvement of convicted felon Tony Resko in the purchase of Obama's$1,300,000 home.
His despicable association with his friend William Ayers, who was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for over 10 terrorist attacks.
At the age 25, Obama was backed by a radical Muslim activist close to the Saudi royal family when he applied to Harvard Law School.
William Charles Ayers and Barack Obama have been friends for decades.
There is clear evidence that their lives and dealings have been intertwined for many years.
Obama and Ayers were friends way back in 1986.
They even served together in 1995 on the Annenberg Challenge, overseeing the distribution of about $50 million to area schools.
That same year, Ayers hosted Obama in his own home and donated to his campaign.
What does the association between Ayers and Obama say about Obama's political views and perspective?
Ayers was an anti-American, traitorous radical who will stop at nothing to push his hateful communist agenda.
In the 1960s and 70s, he was a leader in the notorious underground terrorist group, the "Weathermen."
The Weathermen declared war on the United States government and they bombed over 30 establishments (leading to multiple fatalities, including police officers).
September 14, 2008 at 4:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
madd_dog2020 (anonymous) says...
Posted by john_doe45 on September 14, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, time to watch some football. You lefty losers take your meds now, ya hear!
LMAO Obuma = phoney, hypocritical, socialist in an empty suit of hot air!
One more thing to add; this is the one that makes all the right madd, he is well educated and smarter than all of them. The right like leaders who finished and the bottom of the class!!!
September 14, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
Again left wing NBC owned propagada..The same bunch that had to canned two of thier top commitators. If they tired that with Michelle Obama they would be called racist but when they go after Palin the left calls it absolutely hilarious. Tina Fay should be ashaned of her self. As a writter has does Tina Fay feel about making less money because she is women. Her little act disgraced women of America. Lets see a skit with Michelle Obama in bed with William Ayers and Rev Wright. I would find that absolutely hilarious, because in sense it nails the the Michelle Obama impression!!!!
September 14, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
proletariat aka evil_genius
September 14, 2008 at 7:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Last week I said that Tina Fey looks like Palin.....so low and behond Fey goes back to SNL to do, guess who Palin!
http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Liv...
While I am really beginning to tire of this election, at least it does lead to good comedy.
September 14, 2008 at 7:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jeff61 (anonymous) says...
NBC does Saturday night live dumbass
Fey was a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1997-2006 before leaving to write and star in the Emmy-award-winning "30 Rock. ...
September 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beersnob (anonymous) says...
Proletariat, I hesitate to ask you to make sense, but why did you choose Karl Marx's name for the oppressed working class as your screen name? This seems like and odd choice, given your anti-left views. Websters defines proletariat as "The indigent class in the State." Is this really the persona you were aiming for?
September 14, 2008 at 7:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
Posted by jeff61 on September 14, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"NBC does Saturday night live dumbass
Fey was a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live from 1997-2006 before leaving to write and star in the Emmy-award-winning "30 Rock. ..."
Are you talking to me???? and??????? By stating "goes back to snl" would suggest that she was a prior cast member.
September 14, 2008 at 7:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beersnob (anonymous) says...
Proletariat says "Irony is ironic...isnt it? blah blah blah. Its just down right funny, a marxists sees obama for what he is!"
So, you're feigning to be a socialist to imply that you know something about socialists? And, this is to justify all of your anti-socialist rhetoric? You're trying too hard.
If Obama was even a little socialist, he'd point out that medical insurance companies are the reason healthcare costs are so out of control and his health care policy would include no subsidization or suplementation of insurance but rather an outright replacement of it with a state healthcare finance agency. He's no socialist.
September 14, 2008 at 8:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mkris (anonymous) says...
Im not a republican, but this is very scary. Credit markets are crashing. Home values are deflationary and the dollar is in the toilet.
September 14, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
beersnob (anonymous) says...
"it is what happens when the social welfare programs cost mre than the tax revenue the feds can collect"
Social welfare is a pretty small part of the budget; you're talking nonsense.
"rugged individualism is what conservatives are all about."
Rugged individualism is the fantasy that so-called conservatives like to associate themselves with. It's like the fantasy people who get tattoos have about it making them unique.
Lay off the Mein Kamph; it's warping your brain.
September 14, 2008 at 8:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
DontTaseMe_Bro, Your messiah Obama is campaigning hard to defeat George Bush in the general election. You are telling us Sara Palin is the Republican VP candidate. Neither are running for any office. Are you just acting the fool or is it really you.
This is a good example of what happens to a brain on Liberalism....NoBamma-08
September 14, 2008 at 9:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
a_set_love (anonymous) says...
Posted by DontTaseMe_Bro on September 14, 2008 at 9:18 p.m.
good one, ass_love! man, you can really zing 'em...
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DontTaseMe_Bro, what is this fascination you have with ass_love!
You have associated with liberals for too long and it has perverted your mind. Luckily with hard work and years of new drug treatments we may be able to bring up to the level of an idiot....NoBama-08
September 14, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
10216340 (anonymous) says...
spankerbuns - You're an idiot. According to my dictionary,
doctrine - noun
1. a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government
Ummmm, ya, I'm thinking we need a little bit more clarification when a journalist asks the question:
"What do you think of the Bush doctrine"
In addition spanky, she answered the question beautifully and I think that is really what ticks you off...can't stand it that she is articulate, a woman, and a republican.
Plus, who the heck thinks it's OK to speak about a woman Vice-Presidential candidate in such disrespectful terms as I've heard from MANY democrats here and on other forums.
I'm talking about the people that are making sexist comments that have nothing what-so-ever to do with anything other than the fact that Palin is a woman.
Democrats....you are showing your true colors when you make sexist comments. A word of advise to all of the female democrats out there.....beware your own party. If they will criticize a woman simply because of her gender than what do they really think of all women?
September 14, 2008 at 11:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...
Jane, Jane, Jane, here are some legitimate sources (I know you don't know the meaning of the word) to counter your propaganda:
First of all the election is Kenya was anything but legitimate. US-led reports and independent observors had their doubts:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/717...
http://www.iri.org/africa/kenya/pdfs/...
On the origin of Barack's name: (I won't even get into your confusion of the Arab and Black distinctions, it is very complicated but in short, you are way off base, per usual JANE)
http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/langua...
None of what you said in this whole Barack is a Muslim diatribe, actually means he was or ever was Muslim. He went to a public school in Indonesia (which like many public schools there) that taught the Islamic faith as part of its curriculum. It's akin to going to a Catholic school. My Jewish friend went to an episcopal school and learned about the tenets of christianity, and that in no way, shape, or form made her Christian. Underlying in your entire post is inherent demonization of the "other" in Barack Obama. He has ties to another country, another religion and (gasp) another ethnicity that's "foreign" to you. Your fear and derangement is better served on a conspiracy theory blog. You, per usual, are ridiculous.
September 15, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SCdeacinNYC (anonymous) says...
Thanks for responding to my facts with more nonsense, it only proves why no one with half a brain will take you seriously on these boards.
Good day!
September 15, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Plattburger (anonymous) says...
Let's see some polls instead of just hearing people's opinions about who's going to beat who.
September 15, 2008 at 6:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
mkris (anonymous) says...
If AIG goes down, the election is over. The economic catastrophe will reverberate throughout the US, including South Carolina. If it doesn't the race continues.
Go Caraboo Barbie
Go Gigilo McBush
September 16, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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