Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Posted by: John & Cisco at 9:00 AM
by Cisco Cotto

Even those of us who wholeheartedly support John McCain have to admit it was a bad week for him.  He looked wishy-washy on the AIG deal and fumbled when he said he would fire SEC Chair Christopher Cox.  Jennifer Parker on abcnews.com quickly hit on McCain's "gaffes" and goes so far as to say his missteps this week call into question his foreign policy experience.

So McCain stumbles and it's immediately a huge story, but Barack Obama has had a string of verbal misspeaks and I don't remember ABC thinking that was a big story.  We remember the Obama meltdown at a townhall meeting moments after walking away from a teleprompter.  Obama thought we have 57 states, honored fallen servicemen who were in his audience on Memorial Day, and forgot he was in Kansas City instead of St. Louis during the Democratic Convention.  Barack wouldn't want his daughters "punished with a baby," thinks John McCain is running for George Bush's 4th term, and called a reporter "sweetie." 

Did I mention George Stephanopolous had to remind Obama that he's a Christian instead of a Muslim?

All of this takes me back a few years to Dan Quayle.  The man corrected a child on the spelling of potato (it was written incorrectly on a card given to Quayle that day) and was lampooned endlessly.  The man was called stupid and dumb.  But nary a word about Obama's many verbal slips. 

Is the media afraid to call a black man dumb?  Or do they not want to develop a storyline that may hurt their guy? 



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pablo st. cruz writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 11:18 AM
The media is controlled by me
And I told them not to put any hard questions to Obama. We have decided that the tough questions will go to Palin.

Questions like " Gov. Palin, do you think Sen. Obama is damaging America abroad by saying that the US economy is in trouble?' Now that's a tough question.
pablo st. cruz writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 11:19 AM
The media is controlled by me
And I told them not to put any hard questions to Obama. We have decided that the tough questions will go to Palin.

Questions like " Gov. Palin, do you think Sen. Obama is damaging America abroad by saying that the US economy is in trouble?' Now that's a tough question.
carlos writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 12:23 PM
the one that gets me
Check out the video of Obama giving Hillary the finger in a speech. Any guy will lose his cool now and then - but here - it was done with a cool head - it was thought through. Are you sure you want him as the future leader of the free world?

Think about the arrows Bush has taken in the back - ever see him act in an unprofessional manner?



MaryStella writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 12:28 PM
That is why now,
Obama does not leave home,
Without his teleprompter.
And if you dare to mildly critic, or be unkind to Barack, Sir, You are Racist, indeed.
Kathy writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 12:49 PM
Of course
the media is afraid to call a black man dumb, after all that would be racist right! Saying anything about anyone of color in this country is deemed racist, whether it is the truth or not. The MSM is so worried about electing a black man to be the POTUS that they cannot see their nose in front of their face, and I for one am sick of the blantant dishonesty.
Rich Not wealthy writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 1:01 PM
Is anyone really surprised?
Really??
Give Me A Break writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 1:44 PM
Wheres The Beef
Rants more rants and more rants.

Get Over It. Gaffes about how many states we have vs gaffes about our economy being fundamentally strong, and then spending the next day lying about what you meant. I dont know, i think that might be more newsworthy especially when our economy is not sound at all.

Obama will win because he is a much brighter and competent leader that happens to be black.

The funny thing is if they are not mopping the floor or not running the ball making these colleges and their coaches rich, they should just be in back of the bus.

But you get Ms Lipchick a dozen teleprompters and a whole squad of coaches "bringing her up to speed" - as if the country needs another learning while chief - everyone is being harsh on her. Bad press flags go up everywhere.

Why give you 4 more years to practice how to further ruin the world.

Get OUT!

Go Obama.....keep going,45 more days, they are hoping and praying for a miracle! ANd we have it in you.

And I happen to be White!

GO OBAMA! GO!
Ken writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 1:45 PM
To answer your questions...
"Is the media afraid to call a black man dumb?"

Yes, unless he's a conservative.

"Or do they not want to develop a storyline that may hurt their guy?"

Bingo. The media has become little more than Obama's press agents.
Marlson writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 1:46 PM
MSM
"Is the media afraid to call a black man dumb? Or do they not want to develop a storyline that may hurt their guy?"

Both.

The guy gaffes on abortion, among other things, you missed a few. So, Obama gaffes so severely on abortion, do they hammer him on it? No, instead I find story after story dissecting Palin's thoughts on the subject.

the MSM has a party line, and it ain't mine.
Give Me A Break writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 1:49 PM
Story Line
ALL you so-called conservatives....Simple Question - Why 4 More Years?

Why?
LauraG writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 1:51 PM
Bottom line; BHO is NOT QUALIFIED!
He spent 143 in the Senate. What could he possibly have accomplished in that length of time that would prepare him for the job of the most powerful man in the world?

Listen, you couldn't get a job at McDonalds and become director of the company after 143 days of experience. And you couldn't become chief of surgery after 143 days of experience of being a doctor. And you certainly couldn't get a job as a teacher and become the superintendent after 143 days of experience, either.

You couldn't join the military and become a General after a 143 days of experience, and you couldn't get a job as a reporter and even consider becoming the nightly news anchor after having only 143 days of experience.

From becoming State Senator, to the time Obama announced he was forming a Presidential Exploratory Committee, he logged 143 whole days of experience in the Senate, the time it was actually in session and working, whether he was there or not.

Now think about this, folks; after 143 days of Senate experience, Barack Obama believes he is ready to be Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World! The audacity, arrogance and conceit of that man is astounding!
American Sweetheart  writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 2:04 PM
Not surprised in the least
by any of this. The dirtier the coverage gets, the less surprised I become, which is terrible that what I consider "shock value" has plummeted to the level that it currently stands at.

Why should it be so astounding that Sandra Bernhard can make remarks about Governor Palin being gang raped in Manhattan and her reviewers say that her message is "positive" and that Bernhard has a "big heart."

If I made comments about someone being gang raped I'd be pegged a cold hearted b*tch. What if someone said that about Hillary Clinton?

The media would absolutely be HYSTERICAL! There would be chaos on MSNBC condemning the comments. Alan Colmes would have his one and only hay day.

Obama supporters have a disgusting way of showing their support...but shouldn't surprise us considering Obama's friends are the likes of Wright, Ayers, and Rezko.
cleverness_of_me writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 2:09 PM
Biden Gaffes Too
Joe Biden said that FDR went on TV to reassure the nation after the Stock Market crash.

Why the then-Governor of New York would use an experimental device that nobody could watch to address the nation in lieu of President Hoover is a mystery to me.
Give Me A Break writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:01 PM
SomeOne......AnyOne........
Why should the Republicans get 4 more years?

Enough about why Obama isn't qualified. Make your case as to why the Repubs should get 4 more.

Why?

Everyone is so astounished and confused. Freak That.

Why 4 more years, Period!?
Rich Not wealthy writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:05 PM
Give me a break, really, because 4 years
of Marxist rule is worse than what we have!! McCain was never my pick, but the marxists the Dems keep putting up as "opposition" are deplorable.
LauraG writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:09 PM
Give me a break: R U kidding?
The repubs, ie (John Mc Cain) should get 4 years because you don't throw away a whole barrel of apples because one of them went bad; you toss out the bad one and continue on. "MC CAIN IS NOT GEORGE BUSH.....Thank God, there is only one of him. McCain/Palin would be good for the country
but Barack would be bad. So state your case as to why he should be president......if you can.
Give Me A Break writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:15 PM
Laura
Your 1 point is well noted. And by extension of that logic, Would it then be ok for a person to join the military and after 18 months be 2nd in Command of the Army. Come On. I would not matter who the Dems had on the ticket. You vote for your team regardless if they are a losing franchise. Thats OK by the way, but save the "I wouldn't vote for this....and he lacks that...and he aint qualified. You would find another shallow arguement.

Save the U.S.A not your party, and if that means voting for The One....Oh Well.

We've had enough of you INCOMPENTENCE... Repubs get the Hades Out!
paddy o'furniture writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:20 PM
Absolutely right....!
Obam is totally unqualified to be Commder in Chief....I agree with you Break!
Cape Conservative writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:24 PM
Let's remember the last
two years don't count!

Quit trying to tie McCain to Bush - that just won't fly! The two of them have been distant since the 2000 election!

McCain/Palin 2008

VOTE CONSERVATIVE LOCAL, STATE & CONGRESS!!
Cape Conservative writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:25 PM
The One
is NOT for me!
Bill writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:27 PM
Lying Hypocrats !!!
Those lying donkeys just lie and lie and lie so much that even after they get caught in lies and cover ups, they act like there's nothing wrong and that we aren't paying attention. And their vicious treatment of Sarah Palin is a witch-hunt.

Clearly Jesus had the democrats in mind when he said, "Why do you try to pick the speck out of your brother's eye when you have a plank in your own? Hypocrites!!! First, take the plank out of your own eye and then you will be able to see clearly to pick the speck out of your brother's (or sister's) eye."

LauraG writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:27 PM
Give me a break. YOU"RE PATHETIC
Well slick, you still didn't post your reasons for wanting Obama as YOUR President. What makes him someone whom YOU think could run this country? Put up or shut up yourself, you Liberal Commie lover.
Dirjj writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:29 PM
4 more years
All I have to say it this. Everything was running fine up until 2 years ago. What happened 2 years ago? 1 ) The Dems took control of Congress and 2) Obama started his run for President.

It's fact that the Dems need the country to go to hell in a handbasket if they have any hope of being elected. Even before the Dems took control of congress, they went out of their way to stop or stymie every significant Bush proposal made in order for things to fail.

This entire Sub Prime Mortgage crap can be layed at the feet of Democrats. If not for the constant backbench biting by the Dems, the whole Iraq issue would have gone more smoothely.

Just like in Vietnam, our enemies see divisiveness here, and that encourages them to continue. Our useful Idiots here, that includes you Gimme a Break, are not only idiots, but providers of aid and comfort to our enemies.

I think 4 more years might just shut you idiots up for good. Heck, maybe we'll get luck and get 4 more young Supreme Court justices too. That would really be worth it. Bye bye Ginsberg, Stevens, Breyer and Souter. Once can only hope that 4 years is enough.

ab
Give Me A Break writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:33 PM
Marxist Yeller and Laura
Marxist:The main points of contention among Marxists are the degree to which they are committed to a workers' revolution as the means of achieving human emancipation and enlightenment, and the actual mechanism through which such a revolution might occur and succeed. Marxism is correctly but not exhaustively described as a variety of Socialism. Some Marxists, however, argue that no actual state has ever fully realized Marxist principles; other Marxists, such as Autonomists claim Marxist principles cannot be realized in any state construct seen through the 20th Century, and would necessitate a reconceptualization of the notion of state itself.

None of that looks like Democrats or OBAMA. Socialism is what is going on right now in our financial Sector.

Laura besides the one bad apple which is delusional. Why about them restores anything. Site something besides talking point.

And by the way Bush has shown us that he runs his campaign like he runs the country and McSame is doing the same thing. He lies about his opponenent stance on issue(taxes). He distracts with out talking about real issues until forced to(lipstick crap and economy). He says no one should be accountable and the media is unfair. We need to know because of the bad "apple" what the hell is going on with government(full transperancy). They hire cronies instead of the experts you say should be in these high offices(Ms Palin and her Governor's staff)- rememer your 143 day example. Apply to all who hold office and our looking out for us. they hire the weakest amongst them and say all is well and just trust me on this(Palin pick and lack of media access). They rule by "GUT" feelings instead of analysis.(palin of meeting her twice for about what 20 mins). McDonalds wouldn't hire a line worker like that.

Give me policy reasons why they get a do-over, 4 more years! Why?

Make your case!
Give Me A Break writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:47 PM
Dirjj
Or what ever. 2 years ago the rebubs got tossed out in record numbers cause things werent going well. Where have you been GITMO. Gas has been above $3 since 2005. Why couldnt we see Russia then from Alaska then. Please and the commie "joke" I love this country to much to just see it distroyed from within.

Pathetic is your lack of fact finding and all cheerleading.

Worst crises since the GREAT DEPRESSION. Thats the number 2 spot that we are currently in. You trying over take the number 1 spot. Dummies!

What country do you love?
LauraG writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 3:49 PM
Give me a break
McCain is more qualified to lead the country than Barack Obama because he is honorable, had tons of all kinds of leaderships qualifications.

Barack Obama has nothing but a gift a gab. He is unexperienced in anything else. He has associated his whole adult life with known felons...we all know who I'm talking about...and he did it to wrangle his way into having just enough power through assoication to be able to run for president. He knows jack-sh!t about any of the issues. He is an elitist, power-hungry, manipulator of the facts, and a Socialist Anti-America dog.
misterpower writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 4:19 PM
Gimme a Break
Why 4 more years?

Because 7 years without a major terrorist attack on our own soil is not enough.

Because America cannot maintain its role as a world leader if we turn and run with our tail between our legs.

Because our constitution is not a "living breathing document" to be twisted and modified to the whims of incompetent life-term appointees.

Because the successes we saw in the past 8 years were not what they might have been because of the obstructionist dems.

Because the normal ups and downs of the economy will be up much lower and down much deeper if government beaurocrats are taking the private sector's hard-earned money and squandering it on the non-productive sector.

Because leadership from an individual who has put his life on the line for our country is more patriotic than a guy who attends a church of anti-American tirades for 20 years and then pretends he never new what was going on.

Of course there are many more reasons, but only rational, clear thinking individuals would understand.
Mick writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 4:23 PM
The MSM is covering it up
GET A CLUE!
John writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 4:31 PM
Give me a break

You asked, "Why 4 more years?"

Answer: America can't SURVIVE 4 years of Democrat "leadership"

Much of our foreign policy issues exist because of our "interests" (oil producing nations). IF America were energy independent, we could give Iran, Iraq, Saudia Arabia, Russia, and other hostile nations the ONE-FINGER SALUTE.

But Nancy Pelosi and the DEMOCRATS refuse to open up drilling.

So we continue being held hostage.

Let's not forget it was DEMOCRATS Chris Dodd and Barney Frank that blocked reforms for Fannie and Freddie years ago!

Given the mess DEMOCRATS have lead us into... Barack Obama has an aggressive agenda of higher taxes, Universal Healthcare, and other programs which would certainly send us into a financial depression.

Sorry - but we can't AFFORD 4 years of democratic leadership!
Shaun  writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 4:46 PM
Heh
Obama makes Quayle look like Lord Acton, and Ted Kennedy look like Barry Goldwater.
Hubris of the Left writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 5:54 PM
Give Me A Break, your 3:33 post
GMAB: Nice try quoting Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marxism

You don't even write in your own words, you have to use a website that any responsible college professor would not allow their students to quote. You fail to use quotations when you copy words that are not your own. Then you fail to give attribution where warranted. Are you a plagiarist?

Marxist, Socialist, Communist...it does not matter. Conservatives have no use for anyone who seeks to overthrow our republic (not democracy) for their own personal ends. This includes both republicans and democrats who subvert our Constitution.

Regarding your commentary about the Republicans losing Congress two years ago...They lost because they began to act like the tax and spend, spend, spend, liberals in the Democratic Party. No self-respecting conservative will vote for those kind of representatives.

At least McCain has a record of trying to reduce spending instead of increasing the give-aways (Byrd, Kennedy, et al).

However, no amount of effort will overcome the fact that you are a cheerleader for the left wing side of our political spectrum. So, do us a favor and sing to the choir over at Kos. You like the best anyway.
David writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 6:29 PM
Don't call a black man stupid
"Is the media afraid to call a black man dumb? Or do they not want to develop a storyline that may hurt their guy?"

You never know he may be speaking in Ebonics,remember we don't want to offend a black man, otherwise we are racists.
Robert writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 7:34 PM
The Coming Debates
The mainstream media refuses to report Obama's gaffes, but the debates are a different story. It seems Obama is very prone to it and has gotten very comfortable with the media, not to mention a bit big headed. I can see him being overconfident and "gaffing" in a debate. I don't suspect the media or diehard dems will make much of it, but hopefully the independent and undecided voters will. And hopefully McCain will sharpen up before then too.
ybnormal writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 7:41 PM
Why 4 more years?
Because with Democrats in charge, by 2012, you will not recognize America. Obama's tax policy alone will set us into a depression. Then they'll probably nationlize oil (you know they want that money), health care, the automobile industry and the airlines. They'll eliminate the military or, at least, dismantle it so much as to make it useless. We will be helpless against - terrorists, Russia, Venezuela, Iran, Cuba and everyone else who wants to hurt us.

But, hey, look at the bright side - according to Obama, Europe will love us. At least until they need us and we can't help them.
Tea Party writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 10:35 PM
floridaindependent
Hey, that could be part of the plan, if you hate this country what better way to bring her to her knees than to do what you described in your post.
I think that's exactly the reason why Obama is running and the reason his puppet master set him up to run.
AmericanWoman writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 11:10 PM
states
There are 57 Islamic states, that was some gaffe. :)
Hskrwbl writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 11:40 PM
Both
But I think primarily they are afraid of offending penny pritzker and then not getting the Gobama Discount at the Hyatt hotel when they go on vacation.
bmadison2007 writes: Tuesday, September, 23, 2008 11:46 PM
Good point
floridaindependent....good points With Obama, we might just all be rowing in boats BACK towards Europe, looking at that continent as somehow a beacon of freedom.

It only take a little legitimate research into Obama's past relationships, funny money schemes and limited experience, to realise this is most likely the worst Democrat candidate they've trotted out in the past century. If this media and Hollywood fantasy-creation wins office our country is in for a world of hurt.
Paragrouper writes: Wednesday, September, 24, 2008 8:29 AM
The MSM
Is not afraid to call Obama dumb because he's black. They are simply pushing forth the party line of their corporate bosses, who want to play kingmaker.

We are the ones who should be concerned--that the rich few who control the media are using their influence to affect the outcome of the election. I wonder, what's their agenda?
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