The shockwaves over the “Lipstick on a Pig” comment uttered by Barack Obama, here…
(Here’s the link–I encourage everyone to share this!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGyQ7qCXg-I
…are only just now beginning. I assure you this is just the very tip of an iceberg that I strongly suspect will completely dismantle the already-fragile Obama campaign. Well it should.
I want to address some of the defenses that Obama apologists are going to mount for this callous, idiotic statement uttered with purpose by Mr. Obama himself. The main one of these is going to be “he’s just using a common phrase”. This much is true–the whole “lipstick on a pig” line is as old as, well, lipstick. That isn’t the point. There’s another phrase that has been around almost as long as recorded history, but in THIS race, at THIS time, it would be inappropriate to use the expression “call a spade a spade”. If John McCain uttered this phrase in any manner addressing Barack Obama, he would be absolutely crucified–as he should be!
You see, this issue goes as much to JUDGEMENT as it goes to any other thing. Intent is immaterial at this point, although I believe Barack Obama had some intent in his use of the phrase. Still, it doesn’t matter. It’s a question of pure STUPIDITY. Sarah Palin owns “lipstick” at this point, and any attempt to co-opt it will automatically be interpreted BY ANYONE WITH A BRAIN as directed toward her. In that context, in this race, with female voters paying such close attention to the proceedings and a high-profile woman as one of your opponents, saying something as moronic as this just points to a colossal lack of judgement. Nobody who actually expects to win this race would purposely use this phrase, unless he’s just out to lunch.
Frankly, that’s exactly what has happened with Barack Obama. He’s just lost it. He’s fallen behind in a race he was supposed to win without breaking a sweat. He’s been overtaken by a strong woman out of nowhere who has stripped his mantle of “star” from him and adopted it herself. He hasn’t even been able to hold onto his own message of “change”. He’s suddenly found himself losing ground, losing the support of people who were supposed to be firmly in his camp, and he doesn’t have a clue how or why this has happened. More importantly, he doesn’t have a clue how to respond to it. This is why we have this suicidal mistake of a phrase coming from his own mouth this afternoon.
Now let’s discuss the intent of the comment. While I don’t personally believe he was trying to call Palin a pig, he was absolutely, positively leaving it out on the table, WITH INTENT. While he may not have OVERTLY been insulting her with the “fish wrapped in paper” phrase, he was positively aware of the connotation that such a phrase carries and was leaving out, again, WITH INTENT. These are not gaffes, or even oversights. He did what he did with the intention of having something made of it. It’s possible these were just intended as laugh lines. It’s possible they were intended as subtle digs that he could (try to) step away from if they backfired. No matter what they were, though, they were INTENDED TO CREATE SOMETHING, and as such they demonstrate HORRIBLE JUDGEMENT. He has either overlooked the backlash (is he really that stupid?), or underestimated the force with which it would envelope him, or he just decided to roll the dice and see if the positives (extra press) would outweigh the negatives (extra BAD press). Either way, for whatever reasons, he made a terrible, terrible choice. His campaign will now be made to pay for it.
Of course they are going to come out right away and say that John McCain has used the same expression. So have I, and so have you–but NOT IN A RACE AGAINST A WOMAN, especially not a woman who has made “lipstick” her trademark. John McCain most certainly used the comment in reference to a Hillary Clinton bill–but the timing, the situation and the players were all different. Barack Obama used this phrase intentionally, directing it toward Sarah Palin, while underestimating or ignoring the backlash of his ridiculous mistake. It’s tasteless and it’s poor judgement and it should bury his campaign forever.
I truly think Barack Obama has completely sacrificed any chance he has of ever reaching the White House. I will say this much…any self-respecting woman who would vote for this guy now needs to seriously seek professional help–and any self-respecting American who would vote for this guy, given his obvious lack of good judgement, needs to seriously seek a lobotomy. Nobody in his or her right mind could actually WANT this kind of “leadership” in Washington–especially not in America’s highest office.
September 9, 2008 at 10:37 pm
if it WAS geared towards Palin, that would be the wrong thing to say.
pacer521, author of http://culturedecoded.wordpress.com/
September 9, 2008 at 11:02 pm
Whatever! He was refering to McCain’s policies!
I’m a white woman…and I am voting for Obama!
September 9, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Obviously you didn’t read the post. It doesn’t MATTER what it was referring to. It was a STUPID THING TO SAY, at this time in this arena with this female candidate. It shows a distinct lack of good judgement and is one more reason why Barack Obama has no business being President.
Next, I don’t care WHAT color you are. You see for me, race isn’t the issue. Apparently for some it is–you included, or you wouldn’t have brought it up. The issue is CREDENTIALS, POLICIES and PREPAREDNESS. Obama fails badly on all of these counts.
But by all means vote for him. He’s going to need all the support he can get, at this point, because he’s killed his own campaign.
September 9, 2008 at 11:13 pm
I have been watching this race and all contenders very closely from the start. This election is very important. The wind that Govenor Palin took out of BO’s sails the morning after his big speech in Denver say’s it all. He stutters and stammers and has lost the sure footing that he made a lot of people think he had. You can fool some of the people some of the time, but in the end it will all come to the light. I am just glad the end came before November 4th. This guy is mean spirited and pretty scary. Who is this masked man wanting to lead our great country?
September 9, 2008 at 11:38 pm
The real question is, who is to blame for this guy? This is an election that, by all common indicators, was a sure win for the Democrats…and then they go and put THIS BOOB on the top of their ticket. What in hell were they thinking?
But is it their fault for buying into his obfuscations and smooth talk, or his fault for running for an office for which he is so clearly unqualified? Is it the voter’s faults for “drinking the kool-ade”? Who’s fault is it that THIS jackass is actually in the running for PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?
Whoever is at fault should be drawn and quartered. This is a disgusting display, and shameful to America.
September 9, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Excellent blog.
A blogger on Gretawire linked to your blog.
I’m glad I checked it out.
Well written. You are exactly right on.
September 9, 2008 at 11:41 pm
“If John McCain uttered this phrase in any manner addressing Barack Obama, he would be absolutely crucified–as he should be!”
But Obama did not “address” Palin in the sentence before his comment, he was talking about McCain’s policies. This is just another manufactured political distraction.
September 9, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Interesting! Barack is coming apart in front of our eyes. You hit the nail on the head. He lost his change message and there’s nothing he can do about but get down and dirty.
mike t
September 9, 2008 at 11:44 pm
The operative here is not “address”, but “in any manner”.
Of course he was addressing Palin–any hair-brain can see that–but that isn’t the point (as the post so clearly points out). The point is that it was a STUPID THING TO SAY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, and suicidal. It demonstrates POOR JUDGEMENT, which overrides even the intent that may or may not have been present.
He should not have used the phrase, PERIOD…but he did, and now he’ll pay at the polls for it. As he damned well should.
September 10, 2008 at 12:23 am
I cannot for the life of me see anything positive that is going to be gained by Obama using this analogy at this time and place.
I can only see negative press regardless of intent
September 10, 2008 at 12:34 am
That is exactly right, which is precisely why it was poor judgement on his part, regardless of his “intent” toward Sarah Palin.
It’s Obama in full implosion mode–and the disgrace is not his alone…it’s ours (America) for having put this empty suit in a position like this in the first place. It didn’t take a genius to see this coming.
September 10, 2008 at 12:46 am
I love how the McCain camp and their supporters keep going on about how Obama is scared of Palina and MCCain. That they have lost the election because McCain has finally past OBama in the polls. We have two more months to go, Palin has not been interviewed yet, all her scandals in Alaska have not been thoroughly examined. the debates are still coming up, and newly registered voters are not polled. Keep trying to fool yourselves. This is going to be a historic election with Obama coming out ahead. We will finally be able to praise God for having mercy on our great country for sparing us another eight years of McBush.
September 10, 2008 at 12:47 am
Repubs get over yourselves – last week Palin used the analogy she was a pit bull with lipstick. This week the Dems say Palin is the lipstick on the pig’s (Repubs) lips. I’m a woman – I thought it was Clever, very apt and NOT sexist. Surely, none here have ever referred to their house-guests that never seem to want to leave – as day old fish? GET a GRIP folks the last 7.5 years do STINK – my family and I are just 1 of many millions of Americans facing a cold winter with heating costs at prices not seen for more than a decade, our young men and women are facing years of mental anguish from PTSD, we’re in a RECESSION, we bailing out banks, foreclosure rates at at the highest in 7 years – so no matter how you you brand this Repub change – it still STINKS!
September 10, 2008 at 12:59 am
My dear ignorant friend. You are aware that McCain made a pig comment about Hillary Clinton’s health care policy. So let’s have a little perspective on a term has been around longer than Roberta McCain.
September 10, 2008 at 1:00 am
LOL…you see, even with the writing as clearly on the wall as this, these poor souls are still deluded. I must admit the Dems keep their brethren in the dark and fed the bullshit (or Kool-ade, as it were) rather well. Still, you’d think that sooner or later they’d wise up on their own.
Moms and Dads, read Frankenstein’s comment and understand that THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FAIL TO EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN. For the sake of your progeny and our Nation, please make your kids understand the differences between CAPITALISM and COMMUNISM, between THE AMERICAN WAY and, well, pretty much anything the Democrats want to do.
If you value the worth of your work, and you don’t want to give it to people who have done absolutely nothing in their miserable lives to deserve it, you must NEVER vote for a Democrat. This is ESPECIALLY TRUE this year, when the “Democrat” who is running isn’t even a Dem, he’s a flat-out SOCIALIST.
Scary, scary, scary. Fortunately, Obama is done now and we can all start sleeping at night again.
September 10, 2008 at 1:10 am
Why yes, I am aware that McCain used the same exact phrase (as I mentioned in the post, if you’d bothered to read it). I myself have used the expression many times. The EXPRESSION isn’t the issue.
For the sake of you Liberals who are watching, let me try to explain–again–what the issue IS. Try to stay with me here.
Saying what he said AT THIS POINT IN THE PROCESS, WITH ALL THAT HAS GONE ON, AND LOSING THE FEMALE VOTE AS QUICKLY AS HE IS–
are you still with me? I know this isn’t as interesting as the videogame I’m pulling your attention away from, but we’re almost done…
–WAS EXTREMELY FOOLISH AND FAR TOO RISKY TO CHANCE. It was a SIGNIFICANT LAPSE IN JUDGEMENT, and that is the real issue–
now, here’s where it might get complicated for you. Try to keep up…
–NOT WHAT HE ACTUALLY SAID! I don’t really care what the particular insult was, it could only be taken ONE way by the very demographic he’s desperately in need of to win…his STUPID choice of THAT phrase at THIS time could only serve to alienate more of the white, middle-class women he HAS TO HAVE to have any chance at the White House–a demographic that is hemmorhaging away from his camp right now as it is.
I hope you Libs got all of that this time around. I just don’t have time to hold your hands like this with every post. You’re going to have to keep up on your own.
You know, like most of us do every day, WITHOUT the assistance of the Government, thank you very much.
September 10, 2008 at 1:10 am
Considering the simple fact John McCain “Does NOT wear lipstick” directly implies the comment Obama made is a direct hit on Sarah Palin… this is sexism, and discrimination against women at it’s worst. It reveals Obama’s weakness and inability to overcome challenges which he will inevitably face as our president if elected, he alone minimized his confidence and shows he is easily threatened and afraid of change. Sarah Palin exudes strength, confidence and ability to take him out. It is a low blow, cheap shot and easy target for a man to “TRY” to take away a woman strength and confidence. by accentuating a womans feminine side in an effort to take away the foundation of power she has built … what Obama will find is a lion’s heart in a woman larger than he will ever know with the power to overcome and recognize weakness in a man easily intimidated like him.
September 10, 2008 at 1:33 am
opinions a communist or socialist, how 1980’s. In addition, you have no idea what my education level is or who my parents are but that doesn’t stop you from attacking me rather than my argument. I’ve never voted for a Democrat for President but this year I will because there is no other choice. I highly value the 60 or more hours of work I clock a week and savor every dollar that I earn and expect that I get every cent out of my government that I put in. If you are promoting privatization of government services than you must be a fool. A corporation has one goal, to make a profit. It doesn’t care about you, me, or anyone. The government, on the other hand, is us, the great people of the United States. We elect the people who SERVE in it and when they don’t serve us but serve themselves then we get rid of them. You and your party are selling the USA to the highest bidder whether it is China or multinational corporations. It’s time for you to go.
September 10, 2008 at 1:42 am
By the way, good luck getting to work without the assistance of the GOVERNMENT. Can’t take drive on the road, take a bus. Don’t get into an accident because the police won’t be able to help you. God forbid the Muslim extremists invade our beautiful shores and there is no military to protect us. This internet thing that we are on created by the US military and funded by that government. I guess you learned to read at home without the aid of and schools or student loans or grants. And when you get old and need a little healthcare or social security, good luck on your own. I thin k for the vast majority or Americans, we are just happy with our abusive government, with all its faults. Get a life, and maybe you should go back to school.
September 10, 2008 at 1:45 am
Really it comes down to 2 possible options:
A. Obama said it on the spur of the moment, without planning, in which case is was just a dumb thing to say on the heels of Palin Convention speach, (as outlined in the blog) and could simply have been a example of someone who has been on the Campaign trail for quite some time without a break.
B. Obama “planned” to say this, betting McCain Camp would cry foul and Obama could use McCain’s HRC comment to show the McCain/Repub’s as crying wolf/sexism/etc.
The problem I have with B is quite simple.. To premeditate those comments, to pull out the Repub “attack machine” or whatever the supposed logic behind it was, NECESSARILY means Obama knew exactly what connotations would be made to his statements, and would be viewed as attack on Palin.
Knowing the comments would be viewed negatively as a attack, and so wording them where the implications about Palin are blatantly in place, but also in a way he has a “out” from criticism some might call brilliant… in my humble opinion it is deplorable.
September 10, 2008 at 2:15 am
It’s the potential lack of judgement given to such a comment that is frightening.
True, he may have let it ‘slip’ accidentally but that kind of expression is so blatant that he had to know before saying it that the audience and press would react. Of course he expected those listening to find favor with the comment. But did he think beyond the immediate moment?
Now fast forward to this man in the Oval Office. What kind of gaffs will he emit in conferences with foreign leaders? Will he be so reserved that he says nothing but the idolatry of his speeches or let his ‘off the cuff’ expressions tenor the conversation.
In either case we would be really throwing the dice to have this charlatan leading our country.
September 10, 2008 at 2:54 am
I don’t care what any of your nay-sayers may claim.
I’M VOTING FOR OBAMA LONG, LOUD, AND PROUD FOR PRESIDENT OF KENYA.
September 10, 2008 at 3:18 am
If he’s running for President of Kenya, he’s got my vote, too. Anywhere but HERE.
September 10, 2008 at 7:21 am
Isn’t so obvious that Obama is now scared and threatened by the fact that a woman from Alaska will destroy his ambition to sit on the whitehouse…oh-oh!!! Believe me, He will do and say anything now…but who will believe him?? Thats the question????? Surely a taste of his own medicine. BITTER!!
September 10, 2008 at 8:46 am
They say Obama is such an eloquent speaker? And he comes out with these lipstick/pig, stinking fish remarks? And his campaign states that these are “old” sayings and were not geared as a slam to Palin?
Well how about this one then: YOU CAN TAKE THE MAN OUT OF THE GHETTO, BUT YOU CAN’T TAKE THE GHETTO OUT OF THE MAN?
Obama, I suggest you utilize your Harvard sheepskin as toilet paper, then it might be useful to you!
September 10, 2008 at 9:46 am
Ridiculous and pathetic phony outrage. Both McCain and Obama have used this expression for years. Swift and her handlers are either out to lunch on this overreach, or cynically lying to distract from the republican policy vacuum.
Maybe SOMEBODY wants to talk about 7% unemployment, record foreclosures, energy dependence, al Qaeda?
September 10, 2008 at 9:48 am
And maybe SOMEBODY wants to talk about Obama’s SERIOUS lack of JUDGEMENT for dealing with those issues?
September 10, 2008 at 10:22 am
Don’t know why I’m bothering replying, but I guess I have some time to kill.
First of all “judgment” of using a poor choice of words should not be held against a presidential candidate when the intent was not malicious.
I take solace in the fact that people faking outrage over this non-issue were never in a million years going to vote for Obama. And if there are those who are swayed by this single issue, then they are surely the borderline retarded.
I would argue that it is MORE sexist to imply that such an obviously metaphorical comment was intended as sexist. And McCain allowing his campaign to pursue this fake outrage and posturing speaks to his poor “judgment”
This argument of “judgment” being paramount to presidential ability based on choosing words on the fly is downright ridiculous. Is McCain’s judgment in question because he didn’t deplore the “How do we beat the bitch?” comment? Is his judgment in question by calling Chelsea Clinton ugly?
Not that I’m thinking I’d change anyone’s opinion on the ridiculous news item of the day.
September 10, 2008 at 10:24 am
Oh crap, I said retarded when referring to this campaign. I MUST have been referring to Palin’s youngest child with Down’s syndrome. I am a horrible person and should apologize immediately.
You see how ridiculous this is?
September 10, 2008 at 10:57 am
what would have happened if BHO had muttered his ‘pig’ comment while Michelle was putting on her lipstick? everybody knows he would have caught one upside his head.
is there an unstated muslim meaning to his ‘pig’ comment? is he telling fellow members of the ‘muslim faith’ that to vote for a woman is to vote for an unclean pig?
remember “Mission Accomplished”? remember the filth from the left that was heaped on Bush and the crew of the USS Lincoln? well ‘tough tittie said the kitty’ to BHO. another old expression.
September 10, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Old age: Great blog. Agree with your take on the comment.
RMP: You sir, are not a gentleman.
The Democrats can minimize the comment that Barack Obama made as much as they want but it doesn’t change the fact that he said it. And the news is showing it over and over. You can hear his audience laugh LOUDLY when he first says…”you can put lipstick on a pig” (DRAMATIC PAUSE) “but it’s still a pig.”
It was to illustrate a point, isn’t that what idioms are for? Create a parallel or a visual? Sarah Palin is the only one wearing lipstick in the 4 seaking office. BAD JUDGEMENT=OBAMA.
And just because a woman on here says that that wasn’t sexist—doesn’t mean that it wasn’t. I’m a woman and I say it was!
September 10, 2008 at 1:18 pm
$223 million for a bridge to nowhere,
Project killed, pork money kept.
Pork is pork,
and pigs are pigs,
Lipstick does not matter!
September 10, 2008 at 1:20 pm
OB’s remark shows his lack of class, he is drowning and it shows. Real leadership would have never let that remark come to surface. I would like to see Palin go face to face with Pelosi. She needs to be shaken to reality. Just give it time. Too bad, so sad, so glad you’re mad. McCain/Palin all the way!!
September 10, 2008 at 2:39 pm
“Pork is pork, and pigs are pigs, Lipstick does not matter”
Guess what–it will matter at the polls! Of that much you can be certain (the Obama camp is, or they wouldn’t be feebly attempting to stand their ground on this obvious mistake).
September 10, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Again, NurseInVA, as a PhysicianInVA, I say it wasn’t sexist, and you were never going to vote for Obama anyway. So you’ll see it how you wanted to — as intentional.
September 10, 2008 at 10:15 pm
The video is no longer available. I only had to read the first couple of sentences to realize that you are a moron. Anyone who read more is also a moron.
September 10, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Follow the link to find John McCain referring to Hillary Clinton’s present day version of her health care policy as she was running for the Democratic Presidentil nomination. He says “you can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig.” and the audience gets a big laugh.
Now, wingnuts, tell me again that it is sexist insult to refer to a policy in this way when there is a woman named somewhere in the same sentence (Clinton) or a preceding paragraph (palin).
Speechless huh? That is because the phony insulted outrage you are selling—like everything the McCAin campaign puts out, is pure bullshit.
But go ahead, just keep up the whining, is the best thing you can do for the country.
September 10, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Follow the link to find John McCain referring to Hillary Clinton’s present day version of her health care policy as she was running for the Democratic Presidentil nomination. He says “you can put lipstick on a pig but it is still a pig.” and the audience gets a big laugh.
Tell me again that it is sexist insult to refer to a policy in this way when there is a woman named somewhere in the same sentence (Clinton) or a preceding paragraph (palin). Just keep whining.
September 10, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Okay, quickly, just because I’ve lost patience with trying to explain to a moron Liberal–again–why the statement itself is irrelevant, BUT…
it’s the CONTEXT, stupid. If you’d bother to read the post (you can read, yes?) you’d see that it’s not the statement that is important, it’s when and where he chose to use it (and of COURSE he knew what he was saying, you ninny). The point is that saying THAT, at THIS TIME, was MORONIC and SUICIDAL to his political aspirations.
Usually arguing with a clueless Lib is fun for me, but jeez, these guys…
Once more, for the record–
I DON’T CARE IF THE STATEMENT WAS INTENTIONAL. I DON’T CARE IF IT WAS OR WAS NOT SEXIST. I DON’T CARE IF HE WAS CALLING PALIN A PIG OR A COW OR A MOOSE, BECAUSE NONE OF THAT IS MATERIAL TO THE SITUATION. This is a pure question of JUDGEMENT. He used poor judgement by choosing those words at this time with this competitor in this campaign.
Now I KNOW they’re still not going to get it, but then have you ever met a Liberal who has ever really “gotten” anything (well, except a government handout of some sort)?
Oh, and to Skeptic, above–you only had to read the first couple of sentences before you decided Barack Obama was your Presidential candidate, too. Look what that got you.
September 11, 2008 at 12:27 am
Look, it’s not about the faux pax from Obama or the way the right is actually or pretending that they are indignant.
The game is to keep Obama wallowing in the quick sand of pettiness and make him look small.
Obama’s handlers did the Global victory lap to make him look huge….he’s gone a full 180 with the Palin appointment. FOR 2 FULL WEEKS.
Start debating energy and the economy and the mortgage crisis with CLEAR plans & programs in place .
If you stay on this path your guy will have as much relevance and respect as Pee Wee Herman when he was caught with his pecker in someone elses popcorn box.
September 11, 2008 at 12:34 am
Love your blog and I agree!
September 11, 2008 at 1:14 am
You will lose this argument in public opinion because Obama is not like other candidates and is not laying down for it. His comeback was forceful and to the point.
Your frustrated fallback position is that it illustrates poor judgement?
Very lame. The McCain campaign has jumped the shark. You know this, which is why you advance this silly argument.
Even dipshit Repug Hasselbeck on ABC gives Obama a pass on this one.
Apology?
No.
Your party and your candidates are not serious enough to lead. You know this, too.
September 11, 2008 at 2:00 am
It’s not just the context of the immediate language surrounding the phrase, it’s also the person who says it (considering the components of the opposition.)
Here’s an example of why using a common phrase is accepted or deplored depending on who utters it…
Imagine Obama giving a speech on any subject where he disagrees with his opponent’s plan. He says, “OK, lets call a spade a spade.”
One might think that phrase an odd choice for a man of his background but its use would be accepted.
Now just imagine what would ensue if McCain said those words…
September 11, 2008 at 8:59 am
Mr. Nickels,
I won’t even comment on the “not serious enough to lead” dig because coming from an Obama supporter, that’s just too laughable to bother with. Also, my “fallback” position has been my position all along (as you can see by the date of my post–which occurred before the controversy even truly blossomed). For it to be a “fallback” argument I would have had to have argued something different beforehand.
Now, to your colossal stupidity–well no, that’s not accurate…even you aren’t THAT stupid (deluded, but not stupid)–any boob above the intelligence level of, say, a TOADSTOOL knows the difference between yelling “fire” in an empty warehouse and yelling “fire” in a crowded theater. Environment and context positively matter. That “fire” is a “common phrase and “everybody uses it” is utterly not the point. That “fire” could mean something is ablaze, or shoot your weapon, or release someone from his job, etc. is AGAIN not the point. How something is said, and the environment in which it is said, is often far more important that what is said or the intent the statement is meant to carry. But then I don’t need to explain this to you, because you (unlike your boy Barry) are not that stupid.
Obama, on the other hand, is. He foolishly yelled “fire” in a crowded theater and now stands wondering why everyone is running from him. That makes him a degenerate gambler or a magnificent idiot. Either way, it’s a great example of how ill-prepared he is to lead…and that makes him–and you, for supporting him–a loser.
September 11, 2008 at 9:02 am
To JHH and your video–
Please refer to the reply to Mark Nickels, above. Then take a moment to read any of a half dozen similar replies to other comments on this post. Then actually read the post itself. Then grow a brain, or use the one you should by now have. Then shut up.
September 11, 2008 at 11:47 am
I agree that Obama used poor judgement. And I also agree that it DOES matter, very much. Poor judgement on the part of the president will surely spell disaster for this country which already has enough problems.
Can we discuss the issues now? How about the fact that Obama seems to be pro-abortion? I find this alarming! Why is it that a person who murders a pregnant woman is charged with two counts of murder, but a woman can murder her own child and it’s ok? and even encouraged?? Also, what about the healthcare issue? It is causing problems for so many americans and it is needless. Universal healthcare is not a bad thing, it is not socialist, and it will help a lot of people. The government was created to help and protect its people. The war in Iraq? McCain definitely has my vote because of this issue, he is a decorated war veteran. He has a medal of honor. He should have the experience to handle this war a lot better than Bush has.
Those are just a few of the issues, there are so many more and McCain is better qualified to handle all of them. Remember that Obama has not even finished his first senate term. He is unqualified for the job of president. Palin is more qualified than he is.
September 11, 2008 at 11:53 am
also, dear people, don’t vote because of what party you are in. Political party affiliation has nothing to do with who will be the best leader for this country. And, you can’t say that just because John McCain is running as a republican that his presidency will be another 8 years of Bush. I’m sorry but that is absolutely absurd. Bush was stupid, thank god he cant run for re-election, but McCain and Bush are not the same person, and will not run things the same way.
September 11, 2008 at 6:24 pm
oldageandtreachery = hypocrite.
Calling out people for not speaking to his silly judgment arguement, then selectively not answering it.
September 12, 2008 at 11:35 pm
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