Re: We need a new marketing plan

I am a progressive conservative and have three comments

1. The Republican party lost it's way in the mid 80's (yes, under R.R.), and became a big borrow and spend party (vs. tax and spend).

2. Democrats recognize we can't afford to police the world anymore, and need to take care of our own first (a plus for them).

3. Is being a Muslim bad? Like when McCain corrected the women on Obama being an Arab - he said, "No, he's a decent person". Can't you be an Arab and a decent peorson too? Plus, Palin was asked if abortion clinic bombers were terrorists, and she said "I don't know".

I thought that was the definition of terrorist - one who used terror to advance their ideals.

Looks like hard line right wingers are friends with terrorists too.

McCain was born outside the US also in Panama, and in 1936 he was not eligible to run for President (that law was changed in 1938 to allow for foreign military bases).

I am supporting Chuck Baldwin - Consitution Party.

Re: We need a new marketing plan

Budget Analyst of DoD needs to get his or her facts straight. Obama is not a "secret Muslim." And anyway, so what if he were Muslim? Are you saying that a Muslim could never be President? Tell that to Congressman Keith Ellison, a popular Minnesota lawmaker who is that body's first member of Muslim faith. Bill Ayers is now a highly honored, fairly mainstream professor of education in Chicago. He has been honored by Republicans and Democrats alike, including the Annenberg Fdn, which has ties to Reagan and other R's. When Ayers was involved in his shady activities, Obama was 8 years old. Obama was born in Hawaii. But guess what-- even if he had been born on the Moon, his mom's American which would--guess what-- make Obama an American citizen.
Engineer -- FAA, you have some great points, but dependingon your State of residence, a vote for Baldwin is as good as a vote for McCain.
Obama'll help our standing and security on the world stage, while mitigating trickle-up economics @home

Re: We need a new marketing plan

Your response reveals a fundamental flaw (regarding the statement that Mr. Obama is a secret Muslim. ) This is offensive to any American who believes in the Constitution of the United States. We do not have a state religion, there is a separation of the church and state, and the insinuation that only a Christian can become the President is morally and legally offensive. I will not vote for a representative of a party who espouses such view points.

Re: We need a new marketing plan

You write as though The next greatest President named himself (Hussein). Perhaps we should link your name to something unpopular?

Re: We need a new marketing plan

DOI and FAA, I am sorry and I am not advocating he is a Muslim. What I am saying that we Republicans offer a few cheap shots rather than leadership for today and hope for the future.

Re: We need a new marketing plan

The annenberg foundation is a far left organization just look at the Bill Moyers journal that they sponsor.
I learned something last week from a Wash Post reporter, as to the term "non-partisan".
While the Annenberg foundation is always found in print with the tag non-partisan. I asked why/how that could be.
He informed me its a self tag that organizations are free to use the term and the editorial staff always makes them use it.
So in the future the KKK can bill themselves as non-partisan

Re: We need a new marketing plan

If I were running for president would it be ok if I had ties to George Wallace (if he were still alive) since he later softened he views on segragation but when I was 8 he stood in the doors of the university trying to stop African American people from lawfuly entering?

No, it would not!! I would be branded a racist.

Ayers has not disavowed his actions, instead he wishes he had done more. Most of his honors comes from people who agree with him. It is not ok for Obama to associate with this man.

By the way, Democrats can be as dirty as Republicans
can be. People overlook the "sins"of the people they support.

Re: Voted!

I voted too. McCain/Palin - I do not understand the willingness of folks to vote for a person who (in his own book) admitted to experimenting and taking with all types of drugs: who has maintained a (albeit) casual/business acquaintance with Ayers, an unapologetic domestic terrorist: who mentored with and attended a church that cursed and spewed hatred for America for 20 years; that in 2001 in a radio interview said in HIS OWN WORDS - the "Constitution is flawed!" The Founding Fathers ' Erred in their writings". If elected - Obama WILL restructure the Constitution that has given Americans a FREE CHOICE and all those hard line Tax and Spend and Welfare Democrats - will be scratching their heads saying " how did this happen". Hello - wake up and pay attention! P.S. George Bush is the scape goat - Remember - the President has only One Vote - Yes, No or Veto - just one. The Congress has 435! With the Democratic party in Control (a filabuster proof regime) - what will happen?

Re: Selection Process

USDA HR Spec, you are right on the $ when you say, "I don't want a president or vice-president who is "just like me." I want a candidate who is a lot smarter than me and qualified to deal with a wide range of complex issues."

I also don't want a Pres who is going to keep trying to erode people's individual rights here at home and push a politics of division and hatred here at home. And I want a Supreme Court that will NOT take away the right to abortion.

Re: Selection Process

I totally agree with HR Spec USDA. I am a Republican and I am definitely voting for Obama/Biden. Sarah Palin is very unqualified, she is a joke wherever she goes. The reason why she wouldn't talk to Good Morning America is because she doesn't know much at all and doesn't want to embarass or hurt the Republican party. How could anyone want to vote for another 4 years of Bushism??? Another very important thing to think about....McCain is 72 yrs old now, keep in mind that Palin would be the next 'in charge'---oh my God can you believe that? All that I can say to everyone is really think about your vote, if you read & seriously listened to everything you will cast your vote for Obama because he will help everyone. If you are rich, then vote for McCain but don't expect anything from him-he is just looking to fill his own pockets & probably will buy another home for him & his rich wife (they already have 7 homes!). Good luck! PS-the Anchorage Alaska Press endorsed Obama!!

Re: Selection Process

Systems Analysis/Dept of the Navy:
I have a hard time with a person who will not support & respect, the constitution of the United States. (She does not know it either, for VP duties) She & her husband have associations and/or membership with an Alaska seccessionist group. Would a member of the old Confederate States of America even be allowed to run for office? Especially a high office!!! Think about it!!! How can any thinking American vote for someone who would allow the dissolution, & break up, of the USA!!! This is treason & anarchy!!! That is beyond me!!! It's scary that some of our fellow citizens would elect such a person to power!!!

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"I want a candidate who is a lot smarter than me ...."

If BO is smarter than you, you must be dumb as a stump!

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Already mailed in my Absentee Ballot for Obama/Biden, was debating for a long time but then the Republican party picked the wrong running mate, Sarah Palin, for all the wrong reasons. Did they really believe the female voters - maybe in favor of Hillary - would now vote for a female vice president with McCain!! I totally agree with all the comments under "Selection Process" re. Palin.

Re: Selection Process

Fortunately Sarah Palin has more experience than Barak and would make a good president if something happened to McCain. While you quote some republicans Barak's own running mate Biden has said he's to inexperienced so who should you believe a few unnamed sources or the VP picked by barak??

Re: Selection Process

Speaking of lack of experience, look at the top of the Democratic ticket. Sure he makes good speeches but talk is cheap. What has he actually done?

Re: Selection Process

I respected McCain until he selected Sarah Palin. What other ridiculous, more dangerous decisons would this man make as president?

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Retired, the premise of your question is invalid. Palin has more executive experience (and she's running for an executive position) than any of the other three candidates.

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Fed Peasant asked "Would a member of the old Confederate States of America even be allowed to run for office? Especially a high office!!! Think about it!!!"

The answer is no. The Confederate States of America came to an end in 1865 when General Robert E. Lee surrendered. All members of "the old Confederate States of America" have been dead for years. While there is a lot of dead wood in Congress and many zombie-like members, none of them actually is dead.

Re: Selection Process

I have to laugh at all these people moaning about Sarah Palin's inexperience. Bill Clinton was the governor of one of the worst states in the U.S. when he was elected with no Congressional experience. So, do the Democrats believe he was incompetent because of his inexperience?

Obama's lack of experience for the job of president concerns me far more than Palin's lack of experience for the job of vice president. Obama is a first-term senator who spent the first part of his term writing his book and the last part running for president. He would not be selected as president of a corporation with so little experience and yet he'll probably be elected as president of our country. Now that's scary!

Re: Selection Process

Working Drone has a good point. We know Obama can run his mouth but making campaign promises is just noise. They usually aren't kept anyway. What has Obama ever DONE? Anything?

Re: Inappropriate comment

I read that as sarcasm, directed at the misinformation some Republicans have been perpetuating, and not intended to insult Obama.

Re: How I Voted

Defense is important, which is exactly why McCain is a poor choice. He has vehemently supported the war in Iraq, which as anyone who reads must know by now was a poor decision. We have squandered American lives and a trillion dollars with no gains whatsoever. The war in Afghanistan is going poorly, the Taliban are still around, there are more terrorists and terrorist incidents now then before 9-11, Iraq is a divided country, and we still have no exit strategy. McCain's solution to all this: send even more troops and bomb Iran. Support our troops and vote for Obama.

As for your point on the economoy, Obama's plan will benefit people making under $250,000 per year. McCain's plan will give more tax cuts to the rich. I suppose according to you, people who make less than $250K don't work, and people who make millions from hedge funds and derivitives are the true workers. Thank you for pointing out the true difference in perspectives between Democrats and Republicans.

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Attorney, HHS: The amount isn't $250,000 it's $200,000. I know it may SEEM that people who make that amount are "rich," but factor in living in the DC area, trying to raise kids and send them to college, giving to charity and dealing with rising costs in everything from food to cars - and suddenly, making $200,000 doesn't seem "rich" at all! Not to mention I'm tired of being made to feel guilty about mine and my husband's "wealth." When we were first married we were both GS-5s and we've worked very hard over the years to attain the current lifestyle we have.

Re: How I Voted

Editor DOD when you and hubby were GS-5s and taking advantage of the tax breaks for that lower income did that make you guys WELFARE cases? Did you even turn it down? But now that you've earned a better LIFESTYLE you seem to have forgotten where you came from. How do you spell S-E-L-F-I-S-H.

Re: How I Voted

Analyst, GSA - I have no idea what you are talking about. "Hubby" and I didn't take advantage of any breaks unless they were afforded to any married couple - and never even considered welfare! And you seem to have missed the point that I absolutely don't forget where I came from, I'm saying it took YEARS of hard work to get where we are - we don't live beyond our means, but within them. We EARNED every dollar we made and didn't require the assistance of any government programs to bail us out. Get over yourself - there's no way one can be S-E-L-F-I-S-H with three kids, trust me! Plus, I wasn't even responding to you, by the way ...

Re: No Brainer

I remember one of the big wigs at the major Defense Contractors where I work as the Navy Tech rep going around telling everyone if we don't vote for Bush we'll be hurting because the Dems will dry up funding. Hog wash. Our Program Office's budget has been gutted. We're barely surviving. I won't be surprised if this ACAT 1 program isn't canceled. Stop the scare tactics and vote with your brain..if all the Bushisms haven't melted it.

Re: No Brainer

The one's with no brains are the sheep that follow Obama. Nobody knew anything about him before this campaign started. He has absolutely no qualifications or experience, even Biden admits that. Well, maybe experience as a 'community organizer' for Acorn. If you want a Marxist-Socialist for your next president, then vote for Obama. If he gets his way, he will ruin the economy even more by taxing businesses even higher than they are taxed now (2nd highest in the world), thus increasing unemployment, higher prices on goods, and oursourcing of jobs. Reducing taxes is the way to go, history has proven this. Obama needs a few lessons on economics. But maybe not, the sheep will believe him no matter what. Very scary and dangerous if this man gets elected.

Re: No Brainer

Computer Scientist:
The only sheep around here are one like you that spout off the latest Limbaugh and Hannity rantings. 1) You must admit, Obama has SOME experience. No need to exaggerate just to try to make a point. He might not have been in government as long as McCain (who has?), but that may not be a bad thing. 2) Obama is not a Marxist or a Socialist. All he's doing is advocating a progressive tax code, which McCain has done in the past. 3) America does not have the second highest corporate tax rate in the world. When factoring in all the corporate loopholes (pass through accounting, etc.), America's effective tax rate is comparable to other industrial countries. The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report shows that America is still the most business-friendly country in the world. 4) Reducing taxes is not the way to go. Where have you been the last 8 years? The rich are richer and the middle class is worse off. Trickle down economics has never worked.

Re: No Brainer

"Reducing taxes is not the way to go"

Hey Attorney, if reducing taxes is not the way to go then why do both major candidates say they will do just that? More meaningless campaign promises?