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Sean Hannity is passionate about standing up for what's right. Every afternoon from 4pm until 7pm on News/Talk 750 WSB Sean delivers coverage of the 2008 election without the liberal media bias. He is committed to helping his listeners make informed decisions about the election and the only way to do that is to make time to check in with Sean at least once every day on the way home.
Since September 10, 2001, Sean has been host of his nationally syndicated show, which is heard on more than 500 radio stations with a loyal audience of more than 13 million listeners. He's also the co-host of Hannity & Colmes weeknights at 9:00 and Hannity's America Sundays at 9:00 both on the FOX News Channel.
Known for his provocative style free-wheeling, passionate commentary on politics and the American agenda, Hannity has become one of the most popular radio personalities nationwide. He and Neal Boortz were once radio competitors when Hannity lived in Atlanta, but now the two are the best of friends.
Hannity has written two books, Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism and Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism. Both books were #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list.
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What others are saying
- President ObamaThe media states Obama is the first African American to be elected president of the United States of America. Isn't he 50% white?
- RepublicansIf President Obama can clean up the Bush Cheney mess and end Karl Rove politics get America out of the depression find a way to solve the climite crisis with our ELECTED president in 2000 Vice President Gore he will be re elected in 2012 democrats will keep controll of congress another democrat will be elected president in 2016 and that could end the republican party.
- Global warming endorsed by UNIONSThe unions are now partnering with environmental activists to promote green jobs (Obama's big thing). Why not? New jobs, new employees, new cesspool for overpaid union members. Yes sir, let's redistribute that wealth.
Keep up the good work. - Great Drinking GameTake a shot of your favorite imbibe each time he says "I'm afraid" or "I fear". You will be plastered after the first fifteen minutes. It is so sad that such a pretty hate machine is so fearful of everything.
- Can't take it any moreHi - 67 years old - Republican with "a good ear". Can't take the whining that you and Bortz continue to dish out. It's so repetitive....others here feel the same way. You need a new venue. Thanks for listening.
- Seriously?Okay- I am not a Democrat. I am not a Liberal. I am not a Republican. Honestly, I'm not sure where I fit in, but I do know that Sean Hannity is just plain idiotic. It isn't that "the truth hurts," it's that half the time he is talking out of his ass and using opinions, NOT facts. What reason does this man have to hate everyone else so much? Unless they agree with EVERYTHING he says, he thinks they are "evil". Honestly, I feel for his wife and/or kids. I couldn't live with a stubborn, self rightous man like him. I bet they have no say in what happens in his world. I do agree with some things he stands for, but what I don't agree with is how he is even promoted as being right all the time, and "putting it to us strait" as if his ideals are the only ones anyone should follow. get your damn head out of your ass, and start listening to the public you say you care so much about.
- Government spendingWhere are the watch dog groups to report on our failing government spending, lets put these guys to task and make them accountable for what and how they spend our money. they're not monitored at all, its our money. They should be posted on the internet and media as to who they are and what they're spending where / how & why. I am sure there are account tracking for this some where. Lets expose them like we did for the check writing scandal.Every bill they vote on, every special funding they approve, every pork barrel skeem and special interestdeal they try to slip by. print who/what/where and why and make it a public report for so all can really get a better picture of what kind of corrupt morals these so called politicians with only our(taxpayer)interests in mind. Maybe then when voting time comes around we citizens will have the upper hand and really get their attention. are'nt they working for we the people.
- Skipping Ahead...To Be Creative....Yes Yes Yes Very Much Looking Forward to Jan 20th 2013!!!!! High Education...just give Barry Obama a great big pass...a very sad reflection of a 'media superpower' (liberal) in the world we live...but its really NOT the end of the line...its just a sign of the tymes......
- can't we all just get alongSean, please grow up and try doing something productive to help the state of our country. This unfounded hate of YOUR NEW PRESIDENT is doing nothing to help anyone.
- the end is nearA bipartisan commission is asserting the country should expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or biological weapons sometime in the next five years.
The report was written by the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism. Among other things, it concluded: "Our margin of safety is shrinking, not growing."
The report of the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism, led by former Sens. Bob Graham of Florida and Jim Talent of Missouri, acknowledges that terrorist groups still lack the needed scientific and technical ability to make weapons out of pathogens or nuclear bombs. It warns that gap can be overcome easily if terrorists should find scientists willing to share or sell their expertise.
"The United States should be less concerned that terrorists will become biologists and far more concerned that biologists will become terrorists," the report states.
"The biological threat is greater than the nuclear; the acquisition of deadly pathogens, and their weaponization and dissemination in aerosol form, would entail fewer technical hurdles than the theft or production of weapons-grade uranium or plutonium and its assembly into an improvised nuclear device."
It notes that the U.S. government's counterproliferation activities have been geared toward preventing nuclear terror. The commission recommends the prevention of biological terror be made a higher priority.
Study chairman Graham said anthrax remains the most likely biological weapon. However, he told the AP that contagious diseases, such as the influenza tstrain that killed 40 million early in the 20th century, are looming threats. That virus has been recreated in scientific labs, and there remains no inoculation to protect against it should it be stolen and released.
Graham said the threat of a terror attack using nuclear or biological weapons is growing "not because we have not done positive things but because adversaries are moving at an even faster pace to increase their access" to those materials.
He noted last week's rampage by a small group of gunmen in Mumbai.
"If those people had had access to a biological or nuclear weapon, they would have multiplied by orders of magnitude the deaths they could have inflicted," he said.
Al-Qaida remains the only terror group judged to be actively intent on conducting a nuclear attack against the United States, the report notes. It is not yet capable of building such a weapon and has yet to obtain one. But that could change if a nuclear weapons engineer or scientist were recruited to al-Qaida's cause, the report warns.
The report says the potential nexus of terrorism, nuclear and biological weapons is especially acute in Pakistan.
In fact, commission members were forced to cancel their trip to Pakistan this fall. The Islamabad Marriott Hotel that commission members were to stay in was blown up by terrorist bombs just hours before they were to have checked in.
"We think time is not our ally. The (United States) needs to move with a sense of urgency," Graham said. - OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!You people are so right, there is so much we DON'T Know about him.. and THAT is what is so scary about him.. a lot of American people were brainwashed by his smooth talking way about him.. sounds a lot like the way a con artist works.. hmmm, OBAMA? SCAM? sounds about right!
I would wager a years salary that half of you people that voted for him will be totally disgruntled by his performance in less than a year..
it's quite a shame that so many people are so weak that they have no mind of their own and they fell for this "Jim Jones" - NO UNIONSNo need for unions anymore. They were great back in the days, but not anymore. they are too greedy. They are the real reason some companys are leaving the country.
- Sean Please Stop WhiningSean, Republicans and Democrat got us to the point this country is in. Even Joe the plumber could have come up with a stronger platform than the Republicans have. Please stop whining about Obama and go get to work and affect charge for 2012. For two years all youre done is talk about what wrong with the Democrats. Go build a Republican party that is worth talking about in the context of what good about it.
- Hey Mr. IdiotIf you really believe in what you wrote; man you are an idiot, and a douche bag. What is so wrong with the truth. There is still alot of things we don't know about this Obama. Do Sean a favor and stay off his blog you big dope.
- Finally UNIONSSo happy to hear that unions are being addressed as a major problem. I honestly thought that they (unions)would NEVER surface their ugly face
- global warmingSome how a part of my post was left out. The HOLCENE MAXIMUM starting 7,500 years ago and lasting till 4,000 years ago was the warmest time in the history of the earth. That was long before man invented pollution. But the global warming people can never explain that
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DE Ernie in iowa - OBAMASean thanks for being such a poor excuse for a journalist. You non stop rhetoric rallied Obamas base and manged to pull in even more votes for him. You look like a big ass baby on TV pouting because Obama won. Your ratings will suffer because you are so full of hate and deception. FAUX NEWS CHANNEL should do the world a favor and leave the airwaves. Contrary to what you would like tp believe the audience for your rhetoric is very small. If you do manage to stay on the airwaves trust me your negativety over the next four years will guarantee Obama 8 years at the helm....So keep up the good work douche bag
- global warmingMr. Hannity, you are SO RIGHT ! I did oceanographic research work for the U. S. Navy for 25 years, I spent 99 percent of that time at sea.
The idea that man made pollution is responsible for global warming is NOT supported by the > historical fact > LONG BEFORE HUMANS INVENTED INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION ! >> There have been only TWO other times in the history of the earth that it was as COOL AS IT IS >>NOW< !!!
AL baby is wrong but makes big money from the suckers born every minute.
Don't take my word for it, just look up the Holocene Maximum and see for your self
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DE Ernie in Iowa - Seriously?I cannot believe that those on the left are telling us to get over it. You mean to tell me that if this election went the other way that you wouldn't be calling fowl? Give me a break!It was proven time and time again that ACORN committed voter fraud, Obama got in his position on personality,a catch phrase and big wallets;not on what he can do or has done. Let me ask you something..if your nation is not secure what does it matter if the economy is bad? Why cut defense spending at a time of terror attacks and uncertainty? Because you have no idea what you are doing! Don't be shocked when you don't get a thing he promised. There will be no tax cuts, he will make good on the $500 check once then you will never see one again from his office!
- Face RealityThat is what we conservative people are doing "facing reality", and it does't look good. Hope is all we got. Bitter! I am bitter, because alot of american's can't see the bull crap that the Obama camp is putting out. May GOD Bless all americans.
- Don't Be So BitterFace Reality and deal with it. Hope for positive horizons. Are you so "out-dated" that you have forgotten what it means to hope for a brighter day? Well, watch as the world passes some of us by. Looks like Sean didnt want me to comment.I had to put in 50 million codes for this one to finally post, lol
- For all Christian'sAll the people that say Obama is the saviour; next to Christ. Shame on them!We only need but one saviour; that is JESUS CHIRST! JESUS SAID BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS WHICH COME TO YOU IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING, BUT INWARDLY THEY ARE RAVENING WOLVES.( MATTHEW 7:15) God Bless America and the troops that fight for us.
- Wait and seeLets wait and see what happens now. I think Obama is a stand up guy and is going to do what he said he is going to do." I hope not, but I think he will". I will be waiting with; Don't Blame Me and I Told you so! May GOD Bless and save America.
- Can't believe what I'm hearingWhy is it when liberals say things against conservative people its freedom of speech, but if conservative people stand up for what they believe in; its like they broke the biggest law in the country. If the Liberals take our conservative friends ( Hannity,Larry elder, and other great conservative people)off the air that is the first of many steps toward SOCIALISM.
- The reason McCain lostI consider myself a true conservative. I believe the reason McCain lost is because he made a stupid decision peaking palin that has less knowledge about politics than your average American. In addition, the other person McCain should blame is Sean Hannity, i really respect and admire Hannity but Hannity spent the past 21 months attacking obama about his patriotism instead of the actually issues Americans are concerned with taxes, healthcare, and the economy.
- Hannity as teaching toolHannity's has been exceptionally helpful in my son's education. Where else do you get more clever examples of 'straw man', 'guilt by association' and any number of 'genitic fallacies'?
I know that is 'elitist' type thinking but I don't want him to be lazy nodding sponge.
My only complaint is that he is relying on too many of his old tools. Sean really needs to freshen up his routine. - admit your error in judgementmr hannity learn to admit your error in judgment. disputing all major polls and hoping a mccain win is one. same applies to all others like global warming, intelligent design and so an d so forth.
- The same old tired Sean rhetoricIt seems that all you care about is your ability to make a buck on the radio. This is the result you were praying for so that you can invent some stupid "conservative underground." Can't you just try for one minute to bring people up instead of trying to tear this country's people down? You don't know what Obama is going to do. Ronald Reagan is dead and, so just shut up about Ronald Reagan already. Why don't you help your listeners try to look forward to a better day instead of predicting doom and gloom ? . . . oh, but then you'd lose those listeners that "cling to their guns and gods" and stupid radio gurus (YOU!) Gurus by the way who care only about themselves and advertising dollars. The American people have spoken. The tears you saw were real. Both McCain and Palin were emotional and I believe it was because they realize that America has taken a step forward. Now if you can just do the same . . .
- Thank YouIt was your fault and I thank you, because WE WON!!!!
Next time STICK TO THE ISSUES!!!!
Get over it. - Obama TaxesObama WILL raise taxes AND let the current tax cuts expire AND raise capital gains taxes.....how do you figure this has no impact on mid-America? Since Obama did win...I believe I have the biggest "I told you so" saved for 4 years from now.
- No, Obama won't have to raise your taxes once he cuts out all of the ridiculous earmarks in your communities. No more bridges to nowhere! That is what you are afraid of, that you lucrative government contracts will dry up!
- Hmmmm...let's see, Sean! You might want to try another line of business. No one cares to hear your rhetoric anymore! When your views are outside of the majority, it may just be time to re-evaluate!
- Socialism?First, socialism.
Then, communism.
Look at Russia.
Last, no more presidents, only dictators. - the electionI was listening to your station a few days ago and I heard a woman complaining about Obama supporters being verbally abusive to her because she was wearing a McCain pin. Well, I also would like to share a story. My daughter and a few friends were going through the neighborhood circulating pro Obama literature and a man jumped out of his truck, cursed them and then proceeded to destroy all of the fliers they had left in doorways. They felt he was going to do them bodily harm. My point in sharing this story is that people on BOTH sides are very emotional about this election and unfortunately, only one man can win. I think it is time for radio talk show hosts and other media personalities to suggest that people embrace whoever the winner is and try to work together towards making this a better America. After all, our young people are watching us. In fact, the whole world is watching us. We must demonstrate that we are able to move on and work together even if our candidate loses. If someone does not try to "put out some of the fires" that are raging within voters on both sides, I'm afraid someone will do something extremely regrettable.
- First Voting Report5:30AM. I am #34 inline - reading a book by flashlight.
6:55AM the line is moving toward the voting station entrance - there are now 42 people in front of me - now an estimated 500-600 folks in line.
Of the 42 in front of me 6 leave as the polls open.
Is this the trend of the day? Creating artificial LONG lines?
John - PrayerFather please forgive us of our sins and keep us safe from our enemies.
(TRUST THE LORD) HE CONTROLS ALL THINGS! - Obama was born in the USBorn in the U.S.A.
August 21, 2008
Updated: November 1, 2008
The truth about Obama's birth certificate.
Summary
In June, the Obama campaign released a digitally scanned image of his birth certificate to quell speculative charges that he might not be a natural-born citizen. But the image prompted more blog-based skepticism about the document's authenticity. And recently, author Jerome Corsi, whose book attacks Obama, said in a TV interview that the birth certificate the campaign has is "fake."
We beg to differ. FactCheck.org staffers have now seen, touched, examined and photographed the original birth certificate. We conclude that it meets all of the requirements from the State Department for proving U.S. citizenship. Claims that the document lacks a raised seal or a signature are false. We have posted high-resolution photographs of the document as "supporting documents" to this article. Our conclusion: Obama was born in the U.S.A. just as he has always said.
Update, Nov. 1: The director of Hawaiis Department of Health confirmed Oct. 31 that Obama was born in Honolulu.
Analysis
Update Nov. 1: The Associated Press quoted Chiyome Fukino as saying that both she and the registrar of vital statistics, Alvin Onaka, have personally verified that the health department holds Obama's original birth certificate.
Fukino also was quoted by several other news organizations. The Honolulu Advertiser quoted Fukino as saying the agency had been bombarded by requests, and that the registrar of statistics had even been called in at home in the middle of the night.
Honolulu Advertiser, Nov. 1 2008: "This has gotten ridiculous," state health director Dr. Chiyome Fukino said yesterday. "There are plenty of other, important things to focus on, like the economy, taxes, energy." . . . Will this be enough to quiet the doubters? "I hope so," Fukino said. "We need to get some work done."
Fukino said she has personally seen and verified that the Hawaii State Department of Health has Sen. Obamas original birth certificate on record in accordance with state policies and procedures."
Since we first wrote about Obama's birth certificate on June 16, speculation on his citizenship has continued apace. Some claim that Obama posted a fake birth certificate to his Web page. That charge leaped from the blogosphere to the mainstream media earlier this week when Jerome Corsi, author of a book attacking Obama, repeated the claim in an Aug. 15 interview with Steve Doocy on Fox News. - Fact About NobamaNobama's people are always wanting you to get the facts right about Nobama. If they would stop hiding the facts about Nobama then everyone would know the truth about Nobama.It seems that I have some facts right here. Nobama is for Cloning, Homosexual Education, Youth Abortion without parental knowledge, and Partial Birth Abortion.That is just to name a few. Nobama is against Traditional Marriage, Drilling for oil, Human Life (Protecting life of a baby that was born alive and survived a botched abortion), Parental Rights in Education. How can anyone say they're a Christian and vote for Nobama. Got one thing to ask the Nobama people. How can a person be for abortion of little babies that have done no wrong in this world, but against the death penalty for people that have murdered and raped people. May GOD Forgive you for you know not what you do! GOD BLESS AMERICA.
- Great AmericanLeon you must be for Nobama, because your mad that Sean Hannity is telling people the truth about Nobama.Sean Hannity is a GREAT AMERICAN. He stands up for what is right. He also stands up and gives to our troops that fight for our freedom. The freedom to write stupid things on a blog just like you did. Leon you are a threat to America, because of the way you think. People like yourself divide this great nation by trying to hide the truth from the public. May GOD keep our troops safe. GOD BLESS AMERICA and you my friend.
- Read this Ms. ShirleyI work for the NAVY and I was reading the NAVY TIMES. They did a poll. The votes were broken down by each branch of service, male, female, race, and rank. McCain beat Nobama 3 to 1, so that is why Polosi, Reed and any other democrat will not help. The president can help, but democrats will say he's tring to fix the election.The democrats will fail this country so they can gain power. Democrats= Liberals= Socialism= Communist= NO FREEDOM. Mark My Words!
- We Love You Sean!I just wantec to say everyone in my house loves you Sean and I love listening to your radio show and watching your show on Fox! I really would have taped your interview with Obama if you ever got it, that would have been the best show EVER!
Keep up the great work! =) - Sean speaks the truthI think Sean speaks for and to those who understand right from wrong. he does NOT spin the truth, he's an american hero!
- Sean HannityI agree, Sean is the worst radio and tv host in America.
- Sean HannitySean Hannity, I want to ask you one question since your website is under construction, are you racist? You don't want Obama to be President because he is black. I wonder do you have anything else to talk about besides Obama. Get it in your head, he is the next president of the United States. I agree sean you are the worst radio host in America.
- Wake up America!I'm so tired of people thinking that BO's (recent) associations with Ayers, Khalidi, Wright, ACORN and on and on are not real issues. The Economy is important, but equally important is our National Security. How in the world could BO, if elected, fight the war on terror and keep us safe at home if he is friendly with people like Ayers and Khalidi and more that I can't remember their names. People, that makes these issues REAL and important. BO's has bad judgement based on all of these relationships and is dishonest about them. I flat out can't trust him. There are too many shady issues revolving around Obama and that is not someone I want as my President. America has been brainwashed by the Obama supporting media and the Obama campaign and has been given way too many passes. God knows that if McCain had all of these relationships it would be plastered on every major news channel. Thank God for Fox News and Sean Hannity for reporting ALL the facts. Wake up America.... Do you realize who we are about to put into the White House???
- Divided Sates of AmericaSean Hannity is the worst radio host in America's history! By telling all lies he think and does dived the whole country.
A man in Knoxville killed 2 people and wounded 5 others because he wanted to defeat the "liberals" In his home police found the book of Sean Hanity "Let's Freedom Ring".
http://www.whosoever.org/v13i2/hannity.shtml
Sean Hannity is a treath for America and should be banned from public radio and tv.
By the way has anybody seen that he is not wearing his weddingring? - Voting for service men and womenonly 5% of the service men and women received absentee ballots and voted. What about the other 95%. These people protect our right to vote. Can the Commander in Chief, the president, do something about this? Polosi knew/knows about this.
- prayerever american must pray for this country ever night at 9pm untail the election is over.THIS IS A MUST IF YOU LOVE THIS COUNTRY.
- Obama birth certificateIf Obama had a good birth certificate he would release it.that's why he went to see his grandmother to make sure he had everything covered up.
There haven't been a bigger fake to ever run for president tham he is.
Nobody knows anything about him except he is led by SATIN He will destroy the religest system of the USA and everthing that most people believe in including changing the flag and our NATIONAL ANTHUM. You want change you will get it with the BO
Have the Democrats ever give you a TAX cut??? - Hey, anonCheck out this video if you think Obama says the pledge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU9iCANi02o
And I hope you are the first that he slices up your hard-earned paycheck.
Can you truly give me adequate information to show that he can lead this country out of its mess? Reagon lowered taxes and got our country back on its feet. So what will raising taxes do? - Here is Obama's birth certificate Idiots!!!!http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html
Ignorant people really make life similar to Alaska - How's that for ya. - What is richNobama wants to tax the rich! What is rich? 250, 200, 150, 100 or 50 thousand dollars a year. They can't even get their story straight. WAKE up people; if you like freedom it isn't with Nobama.
- Well said Megan......that is, if you think acing a Political Science test qualifies you to be president. I would argue that what counts most in this race is honesty and particularly honesty in what direction you want to take this country in the next few years. So if you believe in increased social welfare, punishing achievment and prosperity, a weak national defense, increased control of the government over your life and liberal judges that will try to change our constitution then vote Democrat.
Palin is against educating our children? Are you kidding? Have you heard of the radical ideas Obama and Ayers are planning for our educational system? I have, and it's frightening.
Obama is NOT honest about his extremely radical vision for this country. He just tells people "I'll give you money and I'll take it from the (bad) rich". Some change! - VOTING BOOTH PAULDING COUNTYGUARD WAS GOING TO TOW A CAR WITHIN 150 FT THAT HAD MCCAIN STICKER. HE ASKED WHOSE IT WAS. I ASKED WHY AND HE SAID IT WAS ILLIGAL. MY COMMENT HEY EVERYBODY IN LINE HELP MLE OUT NO BANNERS ALLOWED. LETS COLLECT ALLTHESE AMERICAN FLAGS WE KNOW IT REPRESENTS MCCAIN AND NOT OBAMA, SO LETS JUST GET RID OF THEM NOW. ALMOST GOT THROWN OUT OF LINE.
- Demand Obama reveil certified US Birth certThis country needs to demand as a whole that Obama disclose his actual place of birth by showing a certified Birth certificate to show that he is actually legal to even run for President or retain his Senator status. This should be pushed hard!!!!!
- Obama and the media avoidanceWhy does the media only play on the so called positive side of Obama? Their constant denial of the fact that he is not a US citizen (not born in this country), hangs with terrorist @ their crib, and the blazing evident lies that is emitted from his pie-hole. When are the sheeple in America going to wake up and stand up and SCREAM we the people are tired of the political double-talk and get to work on getting this country back where it should be. His crappy plan of slicing up the "RICH MANS" pie so he can distribute it to the lazy sector of this fine country is just WELFARE. WE the PEOPLE should get back to the basics on how this country was built on which is hard work, determination to succeed, and help others that really need help. Palin is for the "Get back to the basics" in this country and I believe she can bring a new perspective and bring back traditional US values back into the WHITE HOUSE. McCain may not be the best candidate for the Pres. however he definitely is the lesser of the 2 evils. I really do believe he has the middle class under his wing and the economy protected by not taxing small businesses as we know taxing during this type of economic trouble this would only Beat the dead horse into the ground. What we need is to send all the CEO's of these Latrge corparations to jail for accepting bonuses while asking for a bailout. This is just plain stealing!!!!!!
Lets get this country back on it's feet by doing waht made this country strong in the first place.....Work hard and reap the rewards without fear of the government taking it away.
P.S. I love your show!!!!! - What is racismWhy do the Nobama party try to make people feel like racist if they don't vote for him. Let me run this by ya. If a white American decides not to vote for Nobama because he is a black American; that is racist. If a black American votes for Nobama because he is a black American that is being a racist too. True or False? I Think True. I being a white American can give alot of reasons not to vote for Nobama and not one being his skin color.
- Something to Ponder - Part II - Brain DeadIn today's political parlance, the phrase "know nothing" has taken on two meanings: nativism and ignorance. Which is why Palin is a perfect spokesperson.
Palin has expressed ignorance on a range of issues so wide, that it's hardly worth giving the scope of, but here goes:
Who attacked us on 9/11
The origin of the Pledge of Allegiance
The goings on in Iraq
The Bush Doctrine
What a VP does
How much energy her state produces
What Hamas is
What being a member of NATO entails
What causes global warming
How to fill out a tax return correctly
Any Supreme Court rulings she disagrees with, besides that one about abortion
The name of any major newspaper or magazine she reads
I'm sure there's more (feel free to remind me of what I've forgotten below), but I'm getting a little worn out just thinking about it. Maybe I should take a page out of Palin's book and just stop thinking so darn much.
Sarah Palin has taken lack of knowledge to a whole new level and embraced ignorance. She's said herself that she doesn't think, er blink, when she has to make a life-changing decision.
I'm sure if you asked Palin in a friendly room if she were anti-intellectual, she'd say yes. She asked a Wasilla librarian what it would take to remove books she found offensive from the local library. She's against comprehensive sex-education. She wants schools to teach children creationism. She's anti-science.
Long story short: Palin is not satisfied with simply stemming the tide of her own informational intake. She wants to remove educational opportunities for America's children as well. And the way she drags her school-aged children around the campaign trail doesn't inspire much confidence in her educational values either.
There are plenty of happy, ignorant people in this country. But the fact that we have to reach back to the mid-19th century to find a party that embraced ignorance to the degree that we see in today's GOP should say something about the false correlation between the McCain/Palin ticket and the idea of change for the better. - Something to Ponder - Part I - Brain DeadThe Brain Dead rightwing Base
rstrengy- 10/28/2008 09:21:24 AM
Sarah Palin and the Know Nothings
Here's a thought: John McCain didn't pick Sarah Palin to be his VP because she's a woman. He didn't pick her because of her adeptness at winking onstage, or her folksiness, or her so-called "family values."
He picked her because she appeals to the Know Nothing wing of the GOP. I'm not the first to suggest this. For example, check out Paul Krugman's op-ed in The New York Times in August:
"Know-nothingism -- the insistence that there are simple, brute-force, instant -- gratification answers to every problem, and that there's something effeminate and weak about anyone who suggests otherwise -- has become the core of Republican policy and political strategy. The party's de facto slogan has become: 'Real men don't think things through.'"
Whoa, wait a minute there, Krugman. Aren't you being a little sexist? You forgot all about Sarah Palin!
First a little history: The real Know Nothing Party was a short-lived movement embracing anti-immigrant, anti-naturalization sentiments in the mid-1850s. Interestingly, by the 1860 elections, most members had merged with the Republican Party.
It's tough to really picture politics back then, when we still had a Whig party and we hadn't even had a civil war yet. So try this: Imagine a political party "empowered by popular fears that the country was being overwhelmed by... immigrants, who [a]re often regarded as hostile to US values." Tough to envision, I know.
The Know Nothings were nativists, who warned against the "others" in our society. You know, the "exotic" foreigners who may have different religions or upbringings than the majority of those in power.
Palin is doing her best tightrope act on this one. But her coded language is carefully tailored to the Know Nothing wing of the Republican Party, and they're listening.
Now, the name of the Know Nothing Party is a little misleading. The party called itself the American or American-Republican Party. The story goes that they were so secretive, that when asked about the party's dealings, members would reply, "I know nothing." Thus, they became known as "know nothings." - obamawhy is he not prosecuted for breaking this law ?
- Obama's Flooding Foreign ContributionsIt worries me that Foreign Contributions are not listed for Obama.
Below is the law!
According to Page 86
of the Federal Election Campaign Laws Compiled by the Federal Election Commission from April 2008.
§ 441e. Contributions and donations by foreign nationals
(a) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for
(1) a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make
(A) a contribution or donation of money or other thing of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a Federal, State, or local election;
(B) a contribution or donation to a committee of a politi¬cal party; or
(C) an expenditure, independent expenditure, or disburse¬ment for an electioneering communication (within the meaning of section 304(f)(3)) (2 U.S.C. § 434(f)(3)); or
(2) a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) from a foreign national.
(b) As used in this section, the term foreign national means
(1) a foreign principal, as such term is defined by section 611(b) of title 22,2 except that the term foreign national shall not include any individual who is a citizen of the United States; or
(2) an individual who is not a citizen of the United States or a national of the United States (as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act)3 and who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined by section 1101(a)(20) of title 8.
Section 303 of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA), Pub. L. No. 107-155, amended section 441e by revising the title of the section and the wording of subsection.
a) This amendment is effective as of November 6, 2002. 222 U.S.C. § 611
b) provides:
(b) The term foreign principal includes
(1) a government of a foreign country and a foreign political party;
(2) a person outside of the United States, unless it is established that such person is an individual and a citizen of and domiciled within the United States, or that such person is not an individual and is organized under or created by the laws of the United States or of any State or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and has its principal place of business within the United States; and
(3) a partnership, association, corporation, organization, or other combination of persons organized under the laws of or having its principal place of business in a foreign country. - RE: Obama Analysis Part DI will never bow down to and support notion of Absolute Government. Absolute Government unchecked is sure to promote Absolute Failed Government. A Supreme Court with Liberal Agendas will ensure failure of Justice to the Nation and the American People. David Axelrod's bottled political rhetoric from Patrick just simply confirms that this party will steal from anyone and everywhere to support their socialist views and agenda. Ronald Reagan said: We The People is the governors of this nation. Not the government.
- Obama's Is a CitizenHere ya go Don Mabry:
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html
You really should get your info & news from factcheck.org
Let's put a silence to this nonsense. I caught Sean Hannity's show about why he and the rest of us knowledgeable people shouldn't vote for Obama. Give me a break Sean. The Public Broadcasting system and anyone else is more reliable as far as facts and info are concerned. - Obama refuses to say the pledgehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU9iCANi02o
Who wants a leader who refuses to say our pledge. Check this out.
Beware of wolves dressed in sheep's clothing! - spreading the wealthObama wants to spread the wealth. Well, why not start with his own! He sure wears nice suits. How much will he tax himself?
- Obama's citizenship statusAn attorney in PA,Philip J.Berg has filed a lawsuit challenging Obama's citizenship qualificationsto be president. Obama at age 20 while living in Indonesia traveled to Pakistan. If he tried to travel there on a US passport,he would not have been allowed in the country.This was during the time when Russia had invaded Afganistan and pahistan was loaded with Afgan refugees. I watch you on fox news and have not seen this mentioned but a fox news station in Toledo has covered some of the story. Obama and the DNC has filed for dismisal of the lawsuit. Has the FBI verified Obama's proof of cirizenship
- NoBamaThere is nothing good about Nobama. Is he going to cut his pay for the people. Is he going to cut the pay of all the wasington leaders and give to the people. (NO),so way should he take my pay and give it away. I have my own family to take care of; not Joe Lazy down the street.
- PLEASE CHECKbefore believing what you read or hear. I am amazed at what people put on the internet without repercussion and what others will simply accept as fact.
Obama was born in Hawaii. This make him a US citizen regardless of how long his mother lived there. McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone. If it really came down to it, between them both, McCain may have the more questionable citizenship.
There are in deed videos of Obama leading the pledge of allegence and he has his hand over his chest. Check youtube.com
Obama is not a Muslim. Even if he was, it's beyond me anyone should be "tainted" by any given religion. I though we'd gotten beyond this. There are muslim US soldiers dying in Iraq, are they any less an American?
Why are we even talking about these ridiculous petty issues when we should be discussing serious issues that affect our future.
PLEASE, do some checking on unbiased sites like snopes.com that provide the FACTS, don't allow yourself to be influenced by untruths and the ridiculous rhetoric on this show. - PollsUnless I was taking the poll myself, I wouldn't believe it. Who are they talking to? No one ever called me?
- Racere: 10/17 question: BO repeatedly refers to himself as 'black' which is why his supporters and critics alike make the same reference. If he hadn't introduced the race card in to the campaign, maybe our children wouldn't be calling others 'racist' or being called this themselves.
- McCain's FateDavid,
Think about this...John McCain IS losing. Need I say more? - Obama's ExperienceSubject: 143 DAYS
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> WOW!!! Obama must have really needed that vacation in Jamaica!!!!
>
> Posted by Cheri Jacobus
> May 5, 2008 at 5:35 pm
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>
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> Just how much Senate experience does Barack Obama have in terms of actual
work days? Not much.
>
> From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United State Senator, to the
time he announced he was forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he
logged 143 days of experience in the Senate. That's how many days the Senate
was actually in session and working.
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> After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be
Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World, and fill the shoes of Abraham
Lincoln, FDR, JFK and Ronald Reagan.
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> 143 days -- I keep leftovers in my refrigerator longer than that. >
> In contrast, John McCain's 26 years in Congress, 22 years of mi litary
service including 1,966 days in captivity as a POW in Hanoi now seem more
impressive than ever. At 71, John McCain may just be hitting his stride.
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> Think about IT!!! - hey "freedom"hey freedom, stop believing everything you receive via email forward.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/muslim.asp - HYPOCRITEPlease remind all of of those die-hard Obama supporters that he's a man who wants to lead a country in which he REFUSES to even say its Pledge of Allegiance! My grandfather died for this country so that people like him had the freedom to even vote, much less be a part of its government.
Beware of the wolves dressed in sheep's clothing. People should do their own research. Look and see all the lives that have been lost for the cost of our freedom. - SocialismTaxing people who make over $250,000 a year more than those who make $50,000 a year is not socialism. It is informative to read US census data and learn how much the average American makes per year. John McCain makes a lot of money every year. The average American does not. If you want to use terms like "socialism" to describe of a higher tax rate for those who make more money, fine. But you might want to know what the word means and have the facts to support it.
I am weary of the so-called Right Wing soundbiters who wave a "loaded" term around to try to create truth and influence others. Tyrants use this technique to rouse the rabble to sway people to their point of view. It also used to create fear and promote violence. It is a technique used by people who have real or constructive to offer.
I am ashamed and frightened by the polarization and internal hatred in my country. I am ashamed by citizens who are arrogant toward and dismissive of others that do not hold their polarized views. I am frightened because of what history teaches and the path down which some of our leadership would take this country. I am ashamed by citizens who do not read widely, who do not think clearly, who do not consider any other viewpoint than their own. I am ashamed of greed, corruption, and lies in our government. Our country was founded on a set of fragile ideas that can only survive if we act responsibly, work together, and respect each other's rights.
Written by someone else, not me go figure - Barack Obama's CitizenshipSean and My Fellow Americans:
I have sent letters demanding to know from my President and other Government Officials why we are not demanding legal and proven documents to support Barack Obama's Citizenship. All my life any time that I have applied for a job I have had to show proof of my U.S. Citizenship. There is a lawsuit filed by Philip Berg and Barack has filed a dismissal. Are we to wait until he is sworn in to be delivered proof that he is in fact a United States Citizen? If this country allows this to happen they should never ask for anyone to prove ever again that they are a citizen to acquire employment anywhere. This is how I see this. The date to vote is around the corner for this 2008 Election should we not identify this if there is any doubt and there certainly is why else would an Attorney file such a Law Suit? If Barack Hussein Obama is elected and sworn into office is that when we will see the real truth as to whether he is in fact an American Citizen? What then if he does not bring this satisfaction to the American People. This country has definitely gone HAYWIRE! - Sarah Palin is so denseShe's lacking so much intelligence that she cannot read to find out the truth in any matter dealing with knowledgeable and factual information.
- Obama biracialObviously you have not lived in America very long. A drop of African DNA changes everything (according to white people).
- Obama is biracial - not blackThis fact has not been talked about because critics want to concentrate on his blackism rather than his whiteism. No white would be elected if we were to choose one faction of his ancestrial blood to criticize to cause controversy and make him look unappealing and unqualified. We need a new look in the white house.
The Republicans and other critics are disingenuous of Obama being "black", I believe it is over looked that he has 50% white blood, raised by white people. and has 50% black blood. Why are critics choosing to call him "black"? No one has called out this distinction.
I believe this FACT has been sidestepped.
Thank you - ObamaI heard that Sen. Obama has never shown or produce a birth certificate for anyone. This was mentioned on radio-talk show today from Cincinnati, Ohio. Do you know anything about this?
- ObamaIf Obama said in his book Audacity of Hope:
"I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction".
Why aren't you and others talking about it more?? This is a major point! - just curiousStopped by this site to see what an horses ass looks like
- what McCain needs to saySean dont you think for McCain to bring up ayers tonight to catch obama off gaurd, since he said he was surprised that McCain didnt say it to his face last time. well how about McCain saying, You senator you said after our last debate that I didnt have the guts to bring up your questionable friends in the last debate, but in a town hall debate you go with what questions that are asked and last time and this time the econaomy is front and fore most and then homeland security, I do think the people need to think about you choice of friends, thats why I put out the ads but here if you want to try and explain your ties to ayers and fannie and freddie and acorn, or shall I go ahead and get that out of the way for you as your respnose to all of the above is your standard I barely know them and do not even have anything to do with any of them, oh and for the rev write I can see how you didnt know what he was saying all them years you attended his church if that was the only place you could get a good hour or so of sleep.
but really why doest McCain say on the economy you saying I just wanted moer deergulation, what I really want is the right regulation, I and Bush even have repeatedly tried to warn what was going to happen if freddie and fanny didnt get some kind of regulation but the democrates blocked us and deemed us a racist and that we just didn't want low income families to get a house, we wanted the ones qualified to beable to get a house but not force banks to make all these bad loans because we would have to bail the economy out. you see how this appoach may be better than just you have friends because obama is expecting that and his speach writers I am sure already have him a elequent speach to counter act a direct question, then watch the studdering begin when he has to try and come up with his own words. - My PrayerGod,
Please protect us from Evil;
Protect us from Obama. - State of OhioIt is perhaps best to predict that the state of Ohio will go to McCain. Voter Registration fraud is the cause.
- Wright/Obama soundbitePlease post the Wright/Obama sound bite you just played at about 4:45 EST Oct. 14 to the website. The whole world should hear that.
Thanks,
Shay - ACORNthe gov. need to take acorns tax exempt away for the voter faud.
- Obama LogicHey Sean,
I would like to apply a little Obama logic our current economic conditions:
According to Obama, McCain agrees with President Bush 94% of the time so electing him is like
re-electing George Bush, which gives us 4 more of the last 8 years right?
So, following that logic, Im guessing that Obama agrees with Pelosi about 100% of the time so electing him is like electing Pelosi to be president, which gives us 4 more of the last 2 years that she has been presiding over the congress which by far have been the worst of the last 8.
I can actually buy that electing Obama would essentially put Pelosis ideas in the White House more mortgages for people who cant afford them, more corrupt government programs (like Fannie and Freddy), and more regulations that apply to the rest of us, but dont apply to the Feds.
California here we come! - Don't Change the channelSean,
I just watched you on Fox tonight. You have a major influence on others. Why don't you admit that you keep forcing the issue about Obama & Ayers, Obama & Acorn, Obama & Wright because you want the people to forget about real issues. You know, the issues about how I'm gonna pay my bills, how I'm gonna pay my mortgage, how I'm gonna keep food on the table, how I'm gonna pay for my doctor visit, and a thousand other how I'm gonna's. I'm a proud republican, but on Wednesday, if the debate focuses on attacking Obama, and not the real issues of everyday people with real solutions, McCain can forget it. I don't care about who the heck Obama became friends with. Apparently, other republicans are reading more factual info about this guy. He's got some outstanding plans for our country. Sean, your show is spinning out of control. Someone has got to tell McCain to stay focussed on the issues. If not, he is going to blow it. - truthIn Letter to 'NYT,' Man Who Prosecuted Weather Underground Hits Linking Ayers to Obama
By Greg Mitchell
Published: October 10, 2008 9:00 AM ET
NEW YORK In a surprising a letter to the editor published in The New York Times today, the chief prosecutor of the Weather Underground in the 1970s expressed outrage over the linking of Barack Obama to Bill Ayers by the McCain campaign, adding, "Although I dearly wanted to obtain convictions against all the Weathermen, including Bill Ayers, I am very pleased to learn that he has become a responsible citizen."
William C. Ibershof also corrects a charge in the Times: "I do take issue with the statement in your news article that the Weathermen indictment was dismissed because of 'prosecutorial misconduct.' It was dismissed because of illegal activities, including wiretaps, break-ins and mail interceptions, initiated by John N. Mitchell, attorney general at that time, and W. Mark Felt, an F.B.I. assistant director."
Felt, of course (you may have already forgotten), was also known as a guy called "Deep Throat."
The full letter follows. For constant coverage of the media and the campaign go to our new blog at:
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As the lead federal prosecutor of the Weathermen in the 1970s (I was then chief of the criminal division in the Eastern District of Michigan and took over the Weathermen prosecution in 1972), I am amazed and outraged that Senator Barack Obama is being linked to William Ayerss terrorist activities 40 years ago when Mr. Obama was, as he has noted, just a child.
Although I dearly wanted to obtain convictions against all the Weathermen, including Bill Ayers, I am very pleased to learn that he has become a responsible citizen.
Because Senator Obama recently served on a board of a charitable organization with Mr. Ayers cannot possibly link the senator to acts perpetrated by Mr. Ayers so many years ago.
I do take issue with the statement in your news article that the Weathermen indictment was dismissed because of prosecutorial misconduct. It was dismissed because of illegal activities, including wiretaps, break-ins and mail interceptions, initiated by John N. Mitchell, attorney general at that time, and W. Mark Felt, an F.B.I. assistant director.
William C. Ibershof
Mill Valley, Calif., Oct. 8, 2008 - Main Stream Bias - NotGo check the polls. Check out his website and see why people like this guy. Really, he is not as bad as all of us make him out to be. The not so educated racists among us don't even realize that this guy is for them too.
- As Governor, Palin Abused her PowersNow tell me something, Sean. Why is nobody talking about Sarah Palin abusing her Powers? She'll be another George Bush. I saw your interview with McCain and Palin. That gal cannot be trusted. McCain made a mistake.
- Really SteamedGail, please enlighten us about what scares you about Obama. Can you explain the crap that you know about him that gives you nightmares? Maybe if you would read about him on, Project Vote Smart, you would learn something. Go to, www.votesmart.org THE TRUTH IS, YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN THE TRUTH. The world will not be on fire WHEN Obama becomes president. Stop watching t.v. and go find out about what he is all about yourself. Stop listening to your ignorant, uneducated friends. People like you embarrass the rest of us true patriotic Americans.
- Main Stream Media and CNN Bias Support of Osama ObamaIt's a very sad, sorry, state of affairs in this country when the main stream media and the "sickening" CNN (youngsters) have little respect or support for a combat veteran who put his life on the line for his country (and those media "Liberals", but would instead glorify someone like Obama, NO experience (143 days on the job as a Senator), NO record of any military experience OR SUPPORT of our military personnel. VERY SAD what this country has become. All the Obama flag waivers should be ashamed. Any combat Vet, his family, and ANYONE who knows a VET needs to stand up and do WHAT'S RIGHT (VOTE McCAIN). He supported us with five years of his life in a prison camp to have the country we have. He has worked as a Senator for many distinguished years serving this country. It's time we support him. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT HAS OBAMA EVER DONE??
- Really SteamedJohn McCain has this one and only chance to really speake to all of us americans on wednesday the last debate.
people need to know all of this crap about obama.it scares me to death. I have night mares. John needs to get a back bone . THE TRUTH WILL STAND WHEN THE WORLD IS ON FIRE. - Cause of CrashPlease voice to the public and the leaders that it is my opinion the Democrats finally TALKED EVERYBODY DOWN!!! They said and believe America does not work. Enough people have sided up with that. Now they have their wish!
- angry conservativesIt is so frustrating to have so much to say and not have anywhere to say it. The people at the town hall for Mccain and Palin were so angry and they represent averyone that I know. The left wing pundits on some of the stations are saying that Mccain should have scolded them for their anger. Are you kidding me? You don't shush peoeple that are sooooo frustrated with who Obama is and the lack of coverage in the media. We absolutely hate what Obama represents and we are terribly angry that he has gotten a heartbeat away from the White House!!!FRIGHTENING!
- I love it!!!!The closer we get to this election, the more shrill you become! You are losing it you loser.
- ColmesI enjoy YOUR shows but, I feel sorry for you that you have to sit next to Colmes every weeknight. Thanks.
- The Debate Last Question ContinuedWhat dont you know and how will you learn it?
McCain: I dont know is what all of us dont know and that is what is going to happen here in America and Abroad. What I do know is that times are tough and we need a steady hand at the till. I believe in this country.
Well, what I dont know is that we dont really know Obama.
What I do know is that what I have read and found researched factual in respect to character and judgment, as far as the Commander in Chief is this: I want someone that does not want the Change that I see that comes from someone whom has been less than an open book deliberate sealed closure on the American Public from true revelations of full disclosure into his Change for America, and really what kind of change will that change be? What I do know is if we subject ourselves to so-called re-distribution for fairness then we tend to really the True Dreams and Hopes of Freedom for American People at home and Abroad. I am not ready to turn over the till to a hand that had directly dealt with domestic terrorist for In the Interest of full Disclosure that person should never be able to sit down with one of our friends and certainly not our enemies.
Regards,
Cynthia - The Last Debate Question!The last question from the 2nd Presidential Debate from Peggy Amherst in New Hampshire.
What dont you know and how will you learn it?
Barack: Most of the time I have to ask my wife Michelle. I do know I wouldnt be here standing if this country had not given me the opportunities. The Dream has diminished since the Bush Administration we need fundamental change.
Mr. Obama: In the Interest of Disclosure as you once began regarding the house you purchased from Rezko, a now convicted fundraiser, In the Interest of Disclosure that this Rezko Guy you have been associated with is from what I have heard as fact, that this associate that you have affiliated yourself with is part of the Chicago Democratic Machine one of the most corrupt places in America you have had business dealings with. Do you want me to believe that you have my best interest at heart, that you believe that you are seriously considering cracking down on CEOs and that you would provide a strong oversight to the Rescue Package? In the Interest of Disclosure, do you want me to believe that with a wife that has reportedly made open comments such as: "Aint No White People live in Iowa"; What we people in America has is a HOLE IN OUR SOULS!, while I have read from previous reports she is part of 13 VPs on of a Non-Profit Hospital, sits on the Board of Tree House, that she has been part of charging uninsured minorities three times as much as whites for the same health care services? IN THE INTEREST OF DISCLOSURE, Mr. Obama: Enough is Enough, after the most recent confirmed reports that you have associated and once again had business dealings with Ayers a Domestic Terrorist that has bombed in America, that you are concerned with hidden agendas? I have even most recently discovered of 70 thousand dollars from the Woods Organization that has funded an organization Arab American Nation. What is that about Senator? Your relationship and associations with Rashid Khalidi, you actually want me to believe that you can reassure me and other Jewish Americans that you have Israels best interest in mind?
cont'd. - tv angles AND THE PERCIEVED DEBATE WINNERSEAN,
As a graduate of the University of GEORGIA journalism College, I am always watching things that I was taught about in college. One such item is the way you can make a product or person or candidate look by the use of the camera angle. After the first debate I noticed that the producer was using flattering angles for NOBAMA and
unflattering camera angles on MCCAIN. I decided to watch this debate and score the camera angles.
There were four (4) camera shots
1 OBAMA SHOULDER"S UP (strong comanding presidential)
2. MCCAIN Sholder's up (strong commanding presidental)
3 OBAMA WITH McCain somewhere in this shot while NOBAMA is talking.
4 Mccain with Obama in his shot wihile talking.
Why was it inportant to the debate outcome? When you put someone else in the speakers shot you are weaking the speaker, you can take the audiences mind of the current speaker and his comments thereby blurring the message by introduction the actions of the background character's into the speakers shot.
Also, a camera shot of just the one candidate from the waist up is much more flattering and more of a powerful image of the current speaker. It was just as I had noticed in the first debate. Nearly 87% of NObamas speaking time the camera's shot was from the sholder up and no McCain in the shot.
But if you play McCains speaking time over 59% of the time the camera had Obama in his the background which game Obama over 173% more camera time that McCain in this debate. He got his cameera time ALONE and then he got in
the backrounf of McCains shots also.
This is a method used by producers of commercials to get more time for their product. You can call it product placement if you like but I call it blackground journalism! Please let all the unwittingly viewing public on to this fact so they will not be at the mercy of producers that have OBAMA as their candidate. Also notice the actural time that each man spoke. Arrogant NOBAMA did not adhear to the time lights and after a while I thought the modirator would stop him but he was useless. OBAMA the ARROGANT JUST KEPT GOING WITH HIS "blah blah blah!!! - Tonights Debate & America's Need to Know!The Democratic Campaign thinks that we American's are only focused mainly on what the candidates plan to do for us regarding the economy. WRONG!
I as a voter find it TOP PRIORITY! to know about a Candidates Judgement, Character and most importantly their past, and present decision making process on any and everything. I find the question extremely important to be asked to both candidates on these issues. I want to know why they chose to associate with certain people. I want to know why they chose to reside on a certain panel or board. I want to know where they truly began their polictical career, how they were backed in the beginning, why and where in their political career they chose to accept financial backing and support for their party. I do not want to hear that this is not important to me and is not important enough to address especially in a Presidential Debate. It stands to reason that this office and New Commander in Chief will be in charge of extremely important issues regarding this countries security and the health and welfare of American Citizens. I feel it very relevant to ascertain thier ideas, comments and affiliations along with thier beliefs when they started their career for to me, it will be a VERY DECISIVE FACTOR as to whether I feel they should be voted into the office of Commander and Chief. My opinion is that if someone once felt at any time less than proud of this country, felt that it was less than perfect, then actually associated if even in a friendly manor with someone whom bombed anything in America. I want to know why he now thinks that he deserves MY VOTE! - McCain's Radical Associate: G. Gordon Liddy(Cont'd)
G. Gordon Liddy: John McCain Finds His Own Radical
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/05/g-gordon-liddy-john-mccai_n_100134.html
John McCain has had a field day with Barack Obama's tenuous associations with Bill Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground who is now a Chicago professor.
Obama has said repeatedly that Ayers' radical past (he was involved in a handful of bombings in the 1960s) occurred when Barack was just a child, and he repudiates those actions. Nevertheless, McCain wants more. He claimed recently:
"I think not only a repudiation but an apology for ever having anything to do with an unrepentant terrorist is due the American people."
Now, however, the Chicago Tribune is pointing out McCain's own radical associations with G. Gordon Liddy:
How close are McCain and Liddy? At least as close as Obama and Ayers appear to be. In 1998, Liddy's home was the site of a McCain fundraiser. Over the years, he has made at least four contributions totaling $5,000 to the senator's campaigns--including $1,000 this year.
Last November, McCain went on his radio show. Liddy greeted him as "an old friend," and McCain sounded like one. "I'm proud of you, I'm proud of your family," he gushed. "It's always a pleasure for me to come on your program, Gordon, and congratulations on your continued success and adherence to the principles and philosophies that keep our nation great."
For those who are unaware, Liddy helped plan the Watergate break-in that would cost Nixon his presidency and landed Liddy a four-year jail sentence.
But Liddy's career of inflammatory statements and actions exceed his Watergate actions.
Liddy, on Vitenam:
"I wanted to bomb the Red River dykes [sic]. It would have drowned half the country and starved the other half. There would have been no way the Viet Cong could have operated if we had the will-power to do that."
Liddy, advising Branch Davidians how to defend themselves from ATF agents during a radio show:
"If the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms insists upon a firefight, give them a firefight. Just remember, they're wearing flak jackets and you're better off shooting for the head."
Liddy, on the impact Adolf Hitler had on him as a child:
When he listened to Hitler on the radio, it "made me feel a strength inside I had never known before," he explains. "Hitler's sheer animal confidence and power of will [entranced me]. He sent an electric current through my body."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/05/g-gordon-liddy-john-mccai_n_100134.html
G. Gordon Liddy: listening to Hitler "made me feel a strength inside I had never known before"
http://mediamatters.org/items/200411230004 - McCain's Radical Associate: G. Gordon LiddyAs with most politicians, an occasional brush with individuals with different viewpoints, past dealings and issues is common as they participate in public services.
Take account into McCain's "Ayers" associate, G. Gordon Liddy, who not only to part in the scandal and take-down of one of our presidents, but who also takes pride and admiration in the characteristics of Hitler.
I hope you review and are as thrilled to report this info as you are with Obamas brief brushes with individuals with spotted history. Mind you, Ayers was never convicted on any charges.
Thanks.
-CJ
G. Gordon Liddy: John McCain Finds His Own Radical
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/05/05/g-gordon-liddy-john-mccai_n_100134.html - Sarah PalinHer passed accomplishments will far out-weight the accomplishments of the Democratic junior senator from Ill.
- Obama RadicalismAm even more concerned, or rather frightened, after watching tonight's show. What is wrong with America. Pray, pray, pray!!!!
- Still Not for Palin, She is a HUGE liabilityOMG! We're gonna lose the debate! Palin doesn't even know how to answer questions intelligently - She's a scatter-brained, flakey, cute, cheerleader! She should just go and get her "pom - poms" and let some other INTELLIGENT woman take her place!
She can't even answer a simple question. - ExceedingHow Dumb Is She?
Sarah Palin is so dumb, she doesnt even know that Ayers has no connection to Obama. That tells you how much, or how little, if at all, does she read. She regurgitated what she thought she read in the NY Times. They probably had to tell her what it meant since she only has the IQ of a door knob.
Go to, factcheck.org, and get the real info people. - 20/20's Portrait of a PresidentIf anyone is watching Diane Sawyer's Portrait of a President, I hope you are as upset as I am of how slanted the presentation is. How much more obvious can the media be of who their choice is for president? What happened to a non-biased, balanced source of news? How can they present Obama with a "Leave it to Beaver" background and present McCain as a cheating husband, participating in a scandel, and whose wife was addicted to pain killers? I shouldn't be so shocked, because the media portrays a liberal biased side frequently. But, frankly, I'm outraged!
- Obama's campaignSean, I would like to respond to some of these comments. Looks like the libs are monitoring your site posting more liberal false statements. I would love to "reply" to them.
I blogged Obama's site pointing out his affiliations and they took my comments off the site.
Typical as to how they are running the campaign. They misspeak, tell out right lies and conceal the truth.
Quite honestly - they frighten me. - DOCTORS VISITwhile I was wating to see the Dr the TV was on several people was there wating a clip of Obama making a speech Two people freaked out at the clip they upset the whole office by standing up and clapping you go baby you go baby one would think they were cheering for there favorite sports team.
- BOYCOTWHY NOT ANNOUNCE A BOYCOTT ON THE NEWS MEDIA
- Dem AgendaIs it not obvious that Americans are waking up. This week we saw TRUE democracy. The people HAVE SPOKEN!! - That is the REAL Agenda.....The democratic nominee for president is simply "...making me believe, not in just his ability to bring about REAL change in Washington, but my own ability to bring about change in Washington." Get the heck off of our butts and do something, rather than speculate (like Tiny G) and complain.
- Democrates true political agendaBefroe I get into that why didnt McCain ask Obama why he wont ask interviewers questions.
okthink about it , the dems dont want this financial stuff to go away to fast, right now I wont dobt to here obabma start campagning see the repub cant get nothing done so elect me and I will fix this and give me more dems in the senate and house and all will be well. And if the people of america dont wake up america is going to be in bad shape. but as you know barack started out by saying he will set a definate withdrawk]l date fro m Iraq but that pretty much fell through when Iraq itself asked for a time table for the wihdrawl so they can run thier own country. So they cant let this go by to fast. Now something else you sholud wonder about. he says he will raise taxes on anyone making over $250000, I ask you the ones contributing major money to his campaighn mmake over that and they are not worried about him raiseing their taxes, what about obama and his wife I bet they make over 250 also, and he says I got no problem paying more taxes, I dont think so, theres some thing more to it or why else would he not let the press into his fund raiser in hollywood,even though they are only reporting anything that helps him except for fox and you Sean keep us informed. I hope they have some go back and prosecute all involed for this economic failuar tied into that rescue bill. - for cynthia re: braceletsnot surprised that fox is repeating that lie. fair and balanced my hind end. actually, the mother is happy obama honored her son:
http://tinyurl.com/52jpsq - News Update regarding the BracelentsI heard on Fox and Friends this morning that the bracelent that was given to Barack Obama was given with the request that he not publicize his wearing of it for respect to them. What did Barack Obama do in the debate? One chance that he had to show GREAT CHARACTER by not acknowledging or making public as he is honoring the families request to him with which it was given. NO, once again Barack Obama shows that when it has to do with how he looks or whether he succeeds he will dishonor even a small request such as this by the family that give him their son's bracelent. It would have served him better if we had found out later that yes he does have a bracelent and the reason why it was not mentioned in the debate. This is a clear example of Obama saving face at the cost of anyone. If it is Obama you can bet he will not keep any promises to anyone and he changes constantly. American you want this man as President? What is wrong with You?
- Religious PeopleOur "maverick" is looking defeated. I'm afraid to say that he is pretending to make it look as though he has a hand in the bailout when in actuallity, his opponent is the one who is, and was behind shaping certain components of the bailout. Who is McCain fooling? Open your eyes people. God, help us all!
- John McCain lost the debate and Sarah Palin is nextThe subject line says it all. John McCain couldn't win a debate on a subject that we were told he was an expert. Republicans are starting to get nervous and come Thursday night they will be downright crying. I hope she is checked for a "hidden" mic since she can't even handle a invite with the Couric. Go figure, didn't remember Couric ever being that tough.
Let me hear you say it...President Obama. It sounds really nice after you repeat it a few times!!! - Palin - " A Huge Disappointment "OMG! We're gonna lose the debate! Palin doesn't even know how to answer questions intelligently - She's a scatter-brained, flakey, cute, cheerleader! She should just go and get her "pom - poms" and let some other INTELLIGENT woman take her place!
- cnn newscnn is forceing Obama to have the debate for he is in bed so deep with them that he has no choice
- TruthAll of a sudden the president wants to tell us that we are in a crisis. I thought he said the economy was strong - Like John McCain said. When are WE going to wake up? As a future president, will John McCain make the presidential debate on Friday during this crucial time in our lives? We need to hear from him on Friday if he wants to get our vote. I'm not falling for the "country going scared" tactic. Where are his balls if he is going to be our president? Will he continue telling us the misleading truths about his running mate, or even his opponent? Where is the truth when WE need it?
- Regarding the meeting today to discuss the bail outJohn McCain will be there to reach across the aisles to both Democrats and Republicans to ensure that this benefits the American People in all areas of concern which apparently he is the one that can do this the best, as we have seen by his experience in the past to do so. Barack Obama will be there to once again vote present.
- Troy Davis ExecutionOnly one question: In the past 19 years, through all the appeals, all the lawyers, etc., why is is that in the last 2 days before the execution they are just now fighting so hard for his life? I think that 19 years, even for our justice system, is by far enough time to prove your innocense!
- Troy DavisMy name is Robert ursell. I am a practicing therapist. I'm at home in Birmingham, England. I am aware that something terrible is about to happen.
Troy Davis will be executed tomorrow night at 7pm by the state of Georgia for the 1989 murder of off duty police officer, Mark Mcphail despite there being no DNA evidence, no weapon found, with 7 of the original 9 witnesses having recanted their testimony, with serious claims of police coercion and irregularity. Of the remaining witnesses, one remains a suspect in the case.
This issue has piqued my conscience and stirred me to write about the goings on in a state I have never visited and know little about, for this issue goes way beyond any arguments about the moral validity of the death penalty, of which there is much heated debate. Indeed it goes beyond issues of territory for this is, in reality, is an issue about the nature of justice itself. If truth is inextricably linked to a rightful concept of justice then how can this be a just act when all the evidence, which pertains to the truth in this matter, has not yet been heard? This begs me to ask, in the age of 9/11, rendition and camp x-ray, has America given up on real Justice? Does the execution of a man where serious claims to innocence exist, fail to resinate with the American people?
The state of Georgia is rushing to kill a man, in what seems to be an abusive and flagrant violation of common standards of moral decency. If the people of the state of Georgia see it fit and proper for the death penalty to be on the state statute books then that is a matter for their conscience alone. Yet, issues of justice and fairness should be an issue for good people everywhere, even for me far away across the atlantic.
Does not officer Mcphail, who so tragically lost his life defending a homeless man, deserves justice? Do his family have a right to know with certainty that justice has been done; that serious doubts and questions do not remain? The execution of Troy Davis would not only represent bloody, legal neglect but a betrayal of officer Mcphail himself. If I were killed in a crime would I want justice in a fair court? My answer is yes as I presume yours would be.
Troy now looks forward to a last meal, an enema and a needle in his arm. If this were you and you only wanted to be heard would you not hope that someone somewhere would speak up for you even if they had not met you and lived somewhere where you were never likely too meet? My answer is Yes too that as well. What would yours be?
Robert Ursell
B.A Dip Mbacp - Hannity searching for "the truth"....? HA!http://www.mccainpedia.org/index.php/Count_the_Lies
Here's some real truth Sean. I mean, it kills me that someone would claim t his guy isn't the most biased political pundit out there now. I mean, I agree with the things Olbermann and Matthews say...but I'd also admit they're biased. - Republican vs Democratic ticketReal People vs Pretenders:


