Mudslinging Against Obama

I don't feel that I need a lesson in semantics from you, newtondak, and you are very naive if you can't grasp the true situation that I'm referring to. I have witnessed no attacks on McCain's family or friends; no innuendo claiming that he is anti-American; no alluding to the idea that he might be the antichrist. If you seriously believe that "most Americans" are conscientious about doing the research you are more naive than you think. America is full of bigots and evil people just like anywhere else in this world.

Rabble-rousing is correct. There is no such thing as rebel-rousing! Here's a link for you. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rabble-rousing

No need to be rude - I was only pointing out the correct phrase. If there are Americans that I feel have not been conscientious in selecting their candidate, I would see those as being the Obama supporters. McCain has not given Americans any reason to questions his background - Obama has.

The only thing McCain really has in his favor, cynddvs, is his sacrifice to our country as a POW. I would be the first to commend him on that, but that is no basis for electing him to lead our country.

I agree with you, stephcjh, but I am still worried for his safety. There are plenty of nut jobs out there and I'm praying that nothing happens.

I don't so much blame the politicians, billionaire, as I do the government and conservative media. Still, I wouldn't have believed it possible to stoop so low as some of the claims against Obama have gone.

I'm in complete agreement with you, bravenewworld. I will even go so far as to say that many of these people who are so intent upon stirring up trouble would be the ones doing the most complaining should McCain be elected and they find that it's just more of the same. I find it interesting that in the last couple of days some die-hard Conservatives have spoken out publicly against Sarah Palin.

We are on the same page there, cbreeze. I've been on this earth for many years and I've seen what can happen when you bring ignorant people into the equation of fear-mongering and racial hatred. I am in constant prayer over this.

You know the old saying, albert, that opinions are like @$$holes..., well that is certainly true in your case. Have a good day!

I admit that I frequently listen to Savage, beautyqueen. simply because I believe in knowing the enemy. I can't believe the man gets away with the horrible things he constantly spouts about people! I do know, however, that he is very powerful and that his loyal listeners follow him blindly. He has way too much power. So far as Liberal guests goes, you won't find very many of them on either show.

I think you completely misunderstand Obama's point of view. I think McCain's health is a real issue. If something happens to him, we get Palin. We will have a dictatorship with policies I do not agree with. I doubt that Obama will bring socialism.

I can only speak for myself when I say this, but race is definitely not an issue with me. It's pretty slick to pull out the "race card", but I think we've all come a long, long way in not allowing something so trivial to make our decisions for us. I just feel uncomfortable with his shaky past and present as well as some of the things he supports (and doesn't support). He is saying all of the things that he thinks most would want to hear, but that's not a good thing if he can't deliver and if he's talking out of boths sides of his mouth. Even if McCain has a temper, or has questionable health, I believe that he is more qualified and has the best interest (not the most POPULAR interest) at heart. We should all know that the most popular idea is not always the best idea. In fact, I don't expect McCain to be popular amoung Obama supporters because Obama's plan is not to keep our country based on the very values and ideals it was founded upon. This world has taken most everything sacred and bent it right out of shape. Why would the world want a man in office who values life, faith and country? Because there would be rules and clearity of what is right and wrong. Obama wants to take our country unto Socialism and away from Capitalism. Is that okay with everyone??? For those who might not know what this means: WIKIPEDIA defines socialism as "a social and economic system (or the political philosophy advocating such a system) in which the economic means of production are owned and controlled collectively by the people. Many socialist ideas come from Marxism (more commonly, "communism"), which essentially calls for a reversal of what we know as the structure of society. In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx predicts that the proletariats will overthrow the bourgeoisie (which seems to be happening to some degree). The bourgeoisie are upper management and upper class, the white collar workers, while the proletariats are the working class, the blue collar workers. Since the proletariats "do all the work", Marx and other socialists suggest that they should get an equal share of the wealth. A Marxist society would have no private property rights and goods produced in it would be distributed among the citizens--"from each according to his ability, to each according to his need."

I can't honestly say, kenzie, that I've ever seen Obama catch a break about anything since this campaign started. The lies and insinuations have only increased and become more lowdown and dirty since Hillary was taken out of the race. All of the Conservative media talking heads are vicious and irresponsible in my opinion.

I did not pay you the courtesy of watching your youtube video, soldierswife, for the simple reason that I don't take everything that I see on youtube as gospel. Lies can be manufactured almost anywhere! I don't believe you! Bush has been at the helm for the past 8 years! So, are you claiming that Obama is responsible for the miserable shape this country has fallen into? Ridiculous!

Maybe you should do YOURSELF the courtesy of actually watching the video before you say that. So do not think that you would be doing ME any favors for watching it. It doesn't matter to me if you do not choose to gather everything on your candidate, then decide what YOU believe or do not believe for yourself. I think YouTube can be a curse in some cases and yes, even act as a negative medium to fabricate things. The C-Span video footage that I have posted is NOT one of those type of videos. It is actual footage that could not possibly be rigged to make anyone look bad. I never said that Obama was the blame for anything. I am only saying that it has been proven that he was a participant in the very thing that he (and the democratic party) is so fast to blame on repulicans and the Bush Administration....you know.....paving the way for people to be able to own homes -- even when they couldn't afford it -- through Fannie Mae. This particular video proves that. As time goes by, we are learning about all of his affiliations of the past and present, who are probably not the most positive that will help his campaign. HE made the choice to mingle with those people and knew who they were when doing so. I don't think it's anyone's fault but his own if the facts float to the surface (or over to Youtube) for everyone to see.

You're absolutely right, lilwonders, that is only your opinion. While you were pointing out these facts I see you left out the many attacks on Obama, while he has levied no personal attacks on McCain as far as his patriotism, ancestry, religion, or race goes. But then, most people only see what they want to see. If McCain has voted with Bush 90% of the time I'd say that is a fair yardstick to measure him with.

I said those were only examples. If I actually took the time to write down all the mud and fear mongering that has gone on in this election I would be here all day. I do not have that much time. I have been disappointed in this election by both sides. No Obama is not attaching Obama personally. He has a VP and the rest of the party spokes people to do that. I am not attacking your opinion. I respect it. But me myself, I feel damned if I do, damned if I dont. I do not see either one of them as a "good" choice. But I am tired of all the negative BS that has been flying around. I wish they would just stick to the issues and leave the rest alone.