Nobama Hussein Nomama? No thanks I say. And its wrong to ask who won the debate. The debate is not a wrestling match. It allows viewers to see the different positions the candidates express in response to individual questions. You may like Osama's view better than McCains. That does not mean Osama won the debate.
The country is in too much trouble to trust to a terrorist America hating liberal like Osama. And the vicious comments about Palin are not only not deserved, they will, I predict, come back to hurt the libs.
Re: Nobama
Program Clerk USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:17 AM
Nice
Comments like "Nobama Hussein Nomama?" and "Osama" so how vile the classical conservative position is. The country can not afford McCain
Re: Nobama
Happy Anyway Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:17 AM
Actually, those kind of comments merely reveal the writer has no depth and no ability to articulate a worthy stance. Racism is alive and well in the federal government.
Re: Nobama
worker bee Fed Agency Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:30 AM
Actually, the first person I heard call him "Osama Obama" was Ted Kennedy. Since Ted's been working side-by-side with Sen Obama, I really think he should know his name. If it's good enough for the Kennedys, it's good enough for me.
Or are you calling the Democratic leaders racist?
Re: Nobama
Fed Peasant DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:07 PM
Specialist FSA:
He just might end up being your President & Commander in Chief. Clearly, you have an anti-democrat & anti-Obama attitude. You are probably self absorbed with idealogy. If, & when, you get to meet President Obama, or Vice President Biden, you will at the very least, show them the respect & dignity that they deserve, with their positions. If you are unable to accept that, then you need to resign from federal service today.
Re: Nobama
QA DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:25 PM
One must not like to work or pay they get from Gov't, because a vote for NOBAMA is a vote to eliminate ones job and pay higher taxes
Re: Nobama
Accountant, retired GS 14 Dept of Energy Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:35 PM
THE REPUBICAN ERRA IS OVER!!!!. WELOME HOME USA FROM THE 19th CENTURY. WHY?
1. White population in decline
2. hispanic population increasing
3. racism is declining
4. urbanization is increasing at the expense of rural areas.
5. religious superstition decreasing
6. gen y'ers registering 2 to 1 democratic.
IN OTHER WORDS THE REPUBLICAN BASE IS DECREASING. LOL!!!!
Re: Nobama
Diversity Manager DOL Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:57 PM
This survey is just that a survey that isn't anywhere close to being unbiased.
However there is no question that the whole discussion will be mute in a few weeks. The Illinois crime figure that gave payoffs to The current Gov and Obama has been talking with the FBI. Stay tuned once the scandal is announced and your man is led off in hand cuffs
Re: Nobama
retired USPS Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:03 PM
This would be just another round of socialism and high taxes. Who could have imagined there were so many weak minded and gullible Americans. The Democrats illustrate that you can fool many of the people most of the time. If you tell a lie often enough, the weak minded and gullible will believe it. Hold on to your wallet.
Re: Nobama
Federal Worker Federal Agency Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:08 PM
"One must not like to work or pay they get from Gov't, because a vote for NOBAMA is a vote to eliminate ones job and pay higher taxes"
Oh really? You mean the plan to tax employer-provided medical health benefits so that those who receive these benefits have to pay higher taxes?
Ooops! Guess what? That's MCCAIN'S plan.
Re: Nobama
Inspector USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:07 PM
In George W. Bush's State of the Union address he pledged to cut the size of government. Currently, I feel sorry for all those baffled Republicans who voted for him based on this promise.
Bush and McCain are money spenders. I am wrong? How about the NEW TAX…. 10 billion dollars a month war tax. I can’t afford that! Iran is profiting 74 million dollars this year? No wonder Vice President Dick Cheney’s Halliburton is there for Shale Gas exploration. Read the water paper on it. Now the Baghdad mayor wants to build a 600 story Ferris wheel in the new town center? People wake up. The presidents who presided over the largest domestic spending increases were Republicans. Bush, Reagan, Nixon, Eisenhower.
Republicans are having too much fun down there in Washington running their domestic and global empire. McCain is the same as Bush, (90% of the time) and he will use the same powerful propaganda machine to disguise the true causes of our problems and convince people that it is a race issue. Eight is enough! Obama will stop it.
Re: Nobama
Inspector FSIS Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:11 PM
Are you calling a person who lost his mother to cancer "Nobama Hussein Nomama"...do you really mean "Nomama"?
What attracts you to McCain?
More McSame
Aviation Safety Inspector US DOT/FAA Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:37 AM
If America wants more of what we are facing today, then by all means please cast your vote for the Republican Party on November 4th.
Re: More McSame
Fed Emp Federal Agency Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:43 AM
I'm really tired of hearing that same old comment. Can't you come up with something better than that, or different? If you listened closely to the debate, "Obama" repeatedly said, "John, I agree with you." What makes you think Obama's going to do anything different? At least McCain wants to cut Federal spending, which should be done. We all know too well the money that is wasted within our own agencies. Wake up!
Re: More McSame
Happy Anyway Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:35 AM
I am tired of hearing everyone say what McCain is going to do when they haven't really said anything except to lambast the opposition. Besides, to get a true picture of what McCain is saying, listen to what is is telling you today and what he said a week, month, 3 months, ... ago and then say your tired. He is a politico attempting to gain the high seat and he is tickling ears.
Obama may be as well, but his tickle is better than McCain's which, too bad, is more of the same old Bush/GOP rubbish.
Besides, he sounds boring as hell.
Re: More McSame
Claims Rep SSA Wed Oct 1, 2008 6:21 PM
I don't know how many of you were working for the government when Reagan was President, but I was and those were some scary years. Reagan frozen government spending, cost of living increases and fired thousands of Air Traffic Controllers and put are nation at risk. I think that he was senile and so is John McCain. McCain has promised to do what Reagan did, freeze spending, increase an already bloated Defense Budget and keep our tax funds tied up in fighting somebody else's war because we are so afraid of people who we don't understand. If you think that Bush destroyed our financial system with a $700 bailout and deregulation that ran the country in the ground I can assure you that you have seen nothing yet. If McCain is elected and you voted for him, I hope that you lose your savings and your job. It will serve you just right.
Obama or McCain
employee government Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:39 AM
Any way you look at it, this election will be historical. I personally do not trust Obama.
Re: Obama or McCain
Worker VA Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:08 PM
Do you personally trust Palin, who may very well be the President after the "old man kicks rocks?" Palin cannot answer one single question and is a whole lot of hot air, just like McCain and his crew of ill-advisors. Palin is a joke and McCain is just showing you how unimportant this race is that he would pick her. McCain knows he doesn't have a shot in the dark of winning and that's really why he picked Palin because he knows she is less informed and unable to verbalize anything. So, you trust McCain? I wouldn't hold my breath that he will be in the "Brown House." Maybe Obama will CHANGE the color of the White House and make it Brown or at least Powder Blue to indicate change is real! LOL
Re: Obama or McCain
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:48 AM
What has Obama done? He has ZERO experience. Talks a good game, but so did the used car salesman when I bought my car.
Obama will stop it.
Inspector USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:40 AM
In George W. Bush's State of the Union address he pledged to cut the size of government. Currently, I feel sorry for all those baffled Republicans who voted for him based on this promise.
Bush and McCain are money spenders. I am wrong? How about the NEW TAX…. 10 billion dollars a month war tax. I can’t afford that! Iran is profiting 74 million dollars this year? No wonder Vice President Dick Cheney’s Halliburton is there for Shale Gas exploration. Read the water paper on it. Now the Baghdad mayor wants to build a 600 story Ferris wheel in the new town center? People wake up. The presidents who presided over the largest domestic spending increases were Republicans. Bush, Reagan, Nixon, Eisenhower.
Republicans are having too much fun down there in Washington running their domestic and global empire. McCain is the same as Bush, (90% of the time) and he will use the same powerful propaganda machine to disguise the true causes of our problems and convince people that it is a race issue. Eight is enough! Obama will stop it.
Re: Obama will stop it.
Inspector FSIS Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:14 PM
Man you hit it on the head. Good solid information
Thanks
Re: Obama will stop it.
Supervisor GSA Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:13 AM
Wow! I am constantly amazed by the input of the ignorant. Obama has no experience plain and simple. He is a celebrity and just like Holywood you are buying into the hype.
Get some education and see why we are really in the financial crisis of current. Democrats including Obama who guarded Fannie and Freddie and took contributions to boot.
Yeah obama is the the answer. Fools!
Re: Obama will stop it.
Accounting GSA Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:35 PM
I can’t afford that! Iran is profiting 74 million dollars this year?
"Celebrity" "Hollywood" get honest McCain will keep the new tax going. The War tax! 10 billion dollars a month war tax. The financial crisis of current was known by Bush for 2 1/2 years. Paulson said it. Why did Bush say nothing about all that "bad Paper" in the mortgage industry? Bush guarded Fannie and Freddie because of Wall Street.
McCain runs to capital hill before the vote to get some brownie point. Jonny wipe your nose and Palin doesn’t even have a position on the Bailout.
Do the math, 10 billion dollars a month plus 700 billion dollar equals McShame.
Re: Obama will stop it.
Programmer tso Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:39 PM
"The financial crisis of current was known by Bush for 2 1/2 years. Paulson said it. Why did Bush say nothing about all that "bad Paper" in the mortgage industry?"
Accouting, the premise of your question is invalid.
The Bush Administration DID warn Congress repeatedly, as far back as 2001. He spoke specifically of the Fannie and Freddie situation and it's likelihood to spread to other areas. Despite his Administrations repeated warnings, nothing was done until now.
Re: Obama will stop it.
Computer Scientist DON Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:55 PM
If Obama gets elected, he will ruin the economy far worse than McCain could ever do. Increasing taxes for businesses and corporations (they're already taxed to death) will not stimulate growth or add jobs, in fact just the opposite. History has proven this. It's scary how little Obama knows about economics. And yet people swallow this line. He is a very good public speaker, but that is hardly a qualification for president. He is not ready to be president, he doesn't have the experience or qualifications. Even Joe Biden admitted this. If fact, he was one of Obama's harshist critics. McCain and Palin have far more executive experience than Obama, and a much better handle on economics, security, and energy. If Obama gets elected, just watch the economy get even worse. You can't solve this crisis by handing out stimulus checks. He has all but admitted that he's a Marxist-Socialist. And as far as the housing mess goes, this was started back in the Carter Administration.
God Help Us
Manager FAA Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:43 AM
I am deeply involved in this Presidential Election, moreso than ever in my life. We the people have much at stake and we could easily lose everything if things go further south.
I am surprised that many people think Obama was the clear winner of the debate. It is as if I was not watching the same debate.
Another bit of information, one I fell is much more concerning to me, is the experience levels. McCain without a doubt is the MOST experienced. People have been stuck on Palin's supposed lack of experience when in fact she has more experience than Obama. Folks are so wrapped up in her experience that they are completely ignoring that Obama basically has none in the big picture. It scares me that because so many hate the current President that they are willing to jepordize our counrty by voting in an inexperienced candidate. That scares me beyond words.
God bless american because we really need it.
Re: God Help Us
Financial Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:22 AM
I think that you would vote for a polar bear as long as its Republican. None of them have experience as president. I'm looking for vision, a calm personality, and leadership ability. I see that in Obama. In McCain, I see a man that sold his values to become a candidate and get elected.
Re: God Help Us
worker bee Fed Agency Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:37 AM
That's just because anyone who dares to criticize Sen. Obama is accused of being a racist. Evidently, it's open season on qualified female candidates. . . .
My favorite commercial of this campaign? The one where Sen. Clinton says that she has experience in foreign policy, Sen. John McCain has experience, and Sen. Obama has "a speech he gave in 2003." In the words of his own party elite, he is inexperienced and unqualified.
We've come a long way if we have moved from former Pres. Clinton going on and on about "I smoked but I didn't inhale" to Sen. Obama regaling us in his first autobiography about his drug use in high school and college, how much he enjoyed it, etc., and nobody (including the media) seems to care.
Re: God Help Us
IT Web Developer & Admin FRCSW, NI Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:41 AM
I think you need to use spell checking before you send out a comment. We have the same problem around here managers that don't know how to use spell check. How did these people get into these positions? Do you trust their opinions? Talk about God Help Us, Help these people think clearly. Get an education. Please!!
Re: God Help Us
Sr. Scientist DOE Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:06 PM
I sincerely hope that you overcome your self-righteous myopia. Are you not alert to the political machinations of the Republican Party? I further hope that your myopia has not jeopardized safe air travel.
By-the-way: By your statement "I am deeply involved inn this Presidential election" ... are you runnning for office?
Re: God Help Us
ATCS FAA Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:41 PM
Worker B,
Bush is a drunk, we got over that for the last 8 years, what is wrong with you?
Re: God Help Us
QAS DCMA Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:33 AM
It is so sad that there are so many people who will be voting for the junior senator from Illinois just because he is black, look at what little he has done and how he has done it. This man is a crook and if he wins just remember that some of us tried to warn all of you dumbocrats. Watch for a Republican landslide in 2012 if we still have a country left, so go ahead an enjoy your victory but this man will never be my president.
Re: God Help Us
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:56 AM
To all the Obama supporters, what has he done? You are blinded by hate and don't even realize it. Do I think McCain is the greatest nominee ever? Heck no, but I trust his experience more that Obama.
Re: God Help Us
Financial Analyst DLA Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:33 AM
DOD Worker - "blinded by hate"? If you can't see the massive change in John McCain between 2000 and now, there's nothing I can say that will open your eyes.
Re: God Help Us
GSA GSA Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:08 AM
I hope you feel better IT Web Developer & Admin
FRCSW, NI. Try to stay on point next time. Some of us don't spend our life behind a computer, we have work to do. Is the spelling good enough for you on this one? FO
Whatever!
Contract Specialist AF Community Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:45 AM
I am tired of all these polls. Just give us the news and quit trying to change someone's vote for one person or the other. BUT...when you give us the news, make it news worthy and not some biased left wing or right wing crap. I want the truth! Let me figure out who I want to vote for instead of wondering who everyone else is voting for. This election is just plain crazy and to much finger pointing! WE THE PEOPLE not Republican and Democrat. Parties don't mean crap if you can't get to the meat and potatoes of a problem and correct the solution. Just my opinion!!!!!
Question Comments
Mgt Analyst Forces Command Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:45 AM
I'm frustrated. Yes, I'm for McCain/Palin, but the frustration isn't about people voting for their candidate. I'd just be interested in specifics when people say that Obama has more experience than Palin. she's running as VP; he's running for POTUS; what experience does he have for that position? Another comment about McCain's being arrogant - how arrogant is it for Obama to have a fake Presidential seal? Ethical values? Friends like Ayers? Voting "Present" instead of doing his job and making decisons. Do we need a President who can't make decisions? His close ties to ACORN?
Re: Question Comments
HR Specialist IRS Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:47 AM
Let's get to the chase or bottom line, if you think that America is better off after eight years of Republican Rule vote Republican. If you don't vote Democratic. Elections are about accountability. I am going with the Democrats. I am prfoundly saddened by what has happened to this country under the misguided policies of Bush-Cheney.
Re: Question Comments
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:04 AM
HR Specialist,
If the democrats were about accountability, why didn't the house vote for the bail-out when it was brought to a vote by the speaker of the house (Pelosi)? She failed to deliver the votes. Face it, her party told her to pound sand. All she needed to do was deliver her party members and "some" of the opposition party and she couldn't even rally her own party members. She failed, her party members deserted, and the only "accountability" going on is finger pointing. If the democrats were for accountability, they would have stood up and stated the truth instead of running around trying to cover up their own involvement.
Re: Question Comments
Financial Analyst DLA Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:37 AM
Worker-DOD- It was the Republicans that gave us seven years of, "My party right or wrong and the heck w/America." It's just fine w/me that Democrats don't walk in lock-step with their leadership. Unquestioning obedience to the GOP leadership has landed us in the current mess.
Re: Question Comments
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:22 PM
Financial Analyst,
I think you need to re-evaluate your comments. This situation was caused by bothe republicans and demoncrats and it has spanned more than just this presidential administration. Everyone wants to blame the current administration, but then that is easy. Why should I take accountability for MY actions. Behavior like this is why we are failing as a country. People like you are "lock-step" with a political party and YOU can care less about the facts or accountability.
Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Project Manager Army Corps of Engineers Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:46 AM
Unbelievable. I would have never imagined that a man with such obvious contempt for the county he would seek to lead would get even but a fringe of support. To top everything off, his name just happens to be exactly like our two greatest enemies: Barack Hussein Obama (Saddam Hussein-Osama bin Laden). You could not make this up in fiction. I guess the electorate that has given us Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi seem intent on dragging us down further with Obama.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Lucky Lady OPM Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:18 AM
Obama did not choose his name & does not deserve to be compared to these two any more than a man with the first name "Adolph" deserves to be compared to Hitler. He also has shown more love of this country & a willingness to contribute to its overall betterment than all the phony flag-wavers on the right who are spouting venom and hate. When Bush was elected & re-elected, certain folks on the left said they would leave America; wouldn't it be great if an Obama victory persuaded some of these right-wingers to take their bigoted attitudes elsewhere? Afghanistan might be nice.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Deouty Director NSA DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:52 AM
It's dis-heartening to see that Racism and Hatred still runs through the vains of white america. It's unfortunate that due to the ignorance of the masses, on Nov 4th, it's the color lines that will get the vote. Stop the madness. Get smart on the issues and facts. Then let's have an intelligent conversation. Vote for the best candidate that will bring us out of this abyss.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
manager USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:20 AM
"Racism and Hatred still runs through the vains (sic) of white america" while 95% or so of black Americans are all voting for the black candidate. I wonder if the person posting the comment has the ability to any irony in his comment or perhaps the "racism and hatred" he sees lurking in others despite the apparently willingness of "white America" to vote for a black candidate are running through his own "vains" (to use that person's spelling).
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Project Manager Army Corps of Engineers Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:47 PM
What is racist about pointing out that the guys name is unusually similar to Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden? Nothing! It is a ridiculous claim. Applying a bit of common sense to your argument might help rather than crying wolf over some perceived slight.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Lucky Lady OPM Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:42 PM
"What is racist...?" What does his, or anyone's name, have to do with who he is? More than racist, the idea is stupid and there's nothing common-sense about it. Unless you're hoping to stir up more irrational fears about him among the impressionable readers of this site.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Happy Anyway Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:09 PM
What is racist about it is that it was even said; yet, racists are not cognizant of these facts since they are so full of their self-imposed importance in pointing out something like this.
It is also insulting to many people.
Of course, racists find that difficult to deal with as well since they have no sense of place.
Its akin to reminding everyone that:
a JOHN is a guy that patronizes streetwalkers,
GEORGE is a guy that lived in a jungle and crashed into trees all the time,
or that SARAH is the first name on a loaf of bread.
A racist is basically an individual that has yet to actually find a place in the world of men, women, and children that they can claim and be proud of and figure they can crack wise with quips like this as a sign of their intelligence, when in fact they have merely raised the Flag of Stupidty over their head once again.
A racist is someone that needs education, but the brain is too small to hold the infomation.
Signed, a White Guy
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Agent IRS Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM
Come on! There are other people with the name Hussein, in fact many, King Hussein of Jordan, who is friendly to the US comes to mind. To characterize someone with the name Hussein as another Saadam is ridiculous.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Federal Worker Federal Agency Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:15 PM
"What is racist about pointing out that the guys name is unusually similar to Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden? Nothing! It is a ridiculous claim. Applying a bit of common sense to your argument might help rather than crying wolf over some perceived slight. "
I don't think it's racist. I think that pointing out names such as what you did above is totally irrevelant. If his name were "John Smith" and he looked exactly the same and held the same views, would that be OK with you? Or is this the same stuff put out by extremists who can't discuss issues, so they put out tired rumors that Obama is a Muslim (which he is not) in order to scare people?
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:12 AM
Project Manager, names have nothing to do with the issue.
For those liberals complaining, do not get self-rightous. Many people on the liberal side have done the exact same things (for example, Bush/Hitler), including democratic members of congress and hollywood celebrities, and I bet you didn't speak up and denounce it then.
Fascism and McCain/Palin
Civilian Pay Tech GSA Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:49 AM
Since one of your nutcase right-wing, reactionary commentators had a weird off-the-wall remark about Obama let me chime in about the GOP.
The beliefs of fascists in 1930's Germany have many parallels to the customary platforms of the GOP. With a little push, we could go right over. Lets look at Big Lies to get us into wars: Hitler's Lie about Poland and Bush's Lies about Iraq. Lets look at secret police and torture: Gestapo tactics and the Patriot Act and "water-boarding." Lets look at attitudes toward minorities: Nazi concentration camps for homosexuals and gypsies and GOP zero compassion for gay rights or support for affirmative action.
If this all sounds a little far-fetched? Yes, but lets us remember both groups--Nazi and GOP, were on the far Right, conservative and reactionary. So let us cool the nonsensical rhetoric in comparing Obama to Fidel Castro. Two can play at that game and whoever does has a thin disguise for his racism.
Re: Fascism and McCain/Palin
Federal Employee FAA Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:54 PM
You Go, guy/girl! Great observation, well said!!!
Re: Fascism and McCain/Palin
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:18 AM
Again, another person cannot rsist the urge to "stick his two cents" of hatred in.
You could easily have stated the stupidity of name calling without going on and on about the GOP and Baush, but that was the actual intention behind the whole posting, right?
Choice of candidates
Education Program Specialist US Department of Education Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM
I have wrestled with the major party choices for presidential candidates since it was determined who would compete for the slot and I find both choices wanting. McCain has some serious deficits and Obama is a socialist with communist leanings. Karl Marx was the author of "redistribution of the wealth" theory and I don't think I want that to be the goal of a leader of a capitolist nation. The current economic woes of the country started with deregulation under the Carter administration and have progressively gotten worse. In 1995 the Clinton administration put tremendous pressure on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase the percentage of risky mortgages to 50% but no one seems to be interested in these facts. Obviously the Congress is ultimately responsible for oversight and during the last four years which party has been the majority? I have great fears over the left getting absolute power if Obama is elected. What is that saying about absolute power? Oh yes, it corrupts absolutely.
Re: Choice of candidates
usda worker Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:48 PM
did you have any great fears when the GOP were the party in power for both the congress and the Administration? Look what the conserevatives did to us. A lot of us had a big fear for that and it has come true, with their admitted corruption by being the party in power. I can only hope that if we are going to bankrupt this country that we do it with the people, not against the people
An Obama Presidency?
Adjudication Officer DHS Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:58 AM
In my considered opinion, and I am sure a lot of Obama supporters will not agree, an Obama Presidency will bring extreme JOY to the Marxists/Leninists/Stalinists/ Maoists/Socialists and every other follower of the Left's lunatic fringe in this Nation. Eugene V. Debs would love it. To the critics of Sarah Palin who claim she is not fit to be Vice-President, please look in your own backyard at Joseph Biden...he too is equally unfit! To me, the election of Obama would be tantamount to the election of a creation of "Frankenstein" to the Presidency.
Re: An Obama Presidency?
ATCS FAA Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:57 PM
Ajudication officer,
Ask McCain, how we declare victory in Iraq, and how many more kids have to be killed to prove that Iraq will never be safe, how much more in blood and treasury, I bet you get the blank skeletor look, or some rambling bullet statement. He also made the comment 3 weeks ago that our economy is sound, shows all that experience doesn't it? How is it socialist to want healthcare for everyone, but not socialist to bail out wall street? Oh by the way until 2 years ago I was a republican
Re: An Obama Presidency?
Happy Anyway Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:19 PM
The problem with a person like McCain, or Palin, with their hand poised ON THE BUTTON, is that once you finally decide to push some things you can't take them back.
McCain antics over just the past several weeks bring to recall the actions of a squirrel in the middle of the street as two cars bear down on him and he darts and dodges, with no idea where to turn... going totally wacko.
Well, we don't need that.
And while everyone is cracking about socialism.
Remember, there is the opposite, where the elitist rich will have no part of such UPPITY people wanting more for their family.
Oh, BTW, if you recall, Mr. McCain used that term not to many sunsets ago. Hmmmmm, wonder which house or car he was in when he said it.
Re: An Obama Presidency?
Adjudication Officer DHS Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:47 AM
Just as I thought, the Left's lunatic fringe is alive and well as they line up to chastize me for my thoughts!
Election / Congress
Mgmt Assistant IRS Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:04 AM
I can't understand why we keep hiring people to represent us who seem to hate America. Why in the world would Congress put us in the place where we can't drill for oil or build refineries or anything that will help us be energy independent. Instead, Congress has forced us to rely on governments that hate us.
As far as McCain and Obama go, I'm for McCain -- not because I agree with all his choices, but at least I strongly believe he is coming from a place of integrity and really does have our country's best interest.
In these last weeks of the election, I notice Obama is sounding like a moderate -- he is not. Anyone who listened to him during the primaries should be worried -- he has socialist views -- his judgment doesn't seem that great to me -- why in the world would you stay in a church for 20 years when the pastor spews such hatred toward America (and others)?
Re: Election / Congress
Analyst DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:53 AM
You're right. Bush showed us the ramifications of putting party first and country second or even third (after the far-right). He allowed a CIA operative to be "outed" the consequences of which are Secret. He's damaged the integrity of Justice. The cost of the war isn't even a line on the Budget. Does anyone remember one of the crimes the Soviets committed was snatching people off the street, sending them to Siberia, and never telling them the crime they committed? That's one of the arguments I remember about the need for the Cold War. These are only a few of the sins committed against America during the last eight years.
Faith
Safety and Health Interior Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:04 AM
I am 57 years old and have never been polled. Looking back through history some truly great presidents were viewed in the polls as underdogs. I truly believe that there are enough folks out there that when they get into the booth will choose the man who has been a dedicated American and served his country so well for so long, McCain. He does not have a silver tongue or the ability to hypnotize with hollow promises for things he can not do. He is not about ear marks. Did not put on a multimillion dollar stage show to accept his nomination. Had the respect to congratulate and not try to upstage his opponent. He recognizes that making lofty promises he can not fulfill might get him elected but, values his honor more than getting elected. He understands that no one is denied health care and that the cost of universal health care is unbearable. He didn't get to be a millionaire by volunteering (?). Hasn't taught folks how to scam getting registered to vote....
Re: Faith
usda worker Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:54 PM
from what I have learned, McCain has never held a "civilian" job. How did he become a millionaire? marriage? corruption?????? I have met Mr. McCain and would have voted for him, but he turned into what I call an "attack chihuahua" against bush and his policies in previous elections and then he votes with him 90% of the time. I think a level headed person with compassion for the middle class that built this country is what is needed for the next round of "USA Politics"!
scary decisions
HR Assistant DOI Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:08 AM
For someone who will unite the country, Obaba's quickly dividing it. If his policies do by some miracle get approved by congress, we'll pay more. Yes, Palin has little experience for the VP position, but Obama has even less for the Presidential position. Biden can't decide which side of the table he's on - same as his running mate. Ask Obama a question, he skirts it. McCain at least answers it - maybe not to anyone's liking but he answers it.
Then there's the wives of the presidential candidates. Who would you rather have greeting foreign policy makers - or even your family members? The one who scowls at everyone unless they're praising her husband (Obama) or the one who, even if she makes gaffs, seems pleased her husband is running? Mrs. Obama needs to get better at pretending she's not only proud of our country but of her husband's decision to run for office.
Re: scary decisions
Financial Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:26 AM
Excuse me? Did you say Obama is dividing the country? While few can top the master of division, George W. Bush, McCain is showing that he learned at the feet of the master.
Re: scary decisions
Lucky Lady OPM Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:36 AM
Let's talk about the wives. Obama has had only one, & there's no hint of adultery or mistreatment. McCain dropped his first wife after she suffered a terrible injury & was left incapacitated. He subsequently married a wealthy woman young enough to be his daughter & has ridden her inherited money throughout his political career. I think the Obamas will make a fine First Couple & Michelle will make an unforgettable First Lady. And that's not pretending, HR Assistant.
Re: scary decisions
Budget Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:39 AM
While I don't agree with your conclusions, at least Biden is available to take questions. Why is Palin kept under wraps? All of the men are facing the heat in the kitchen.
If she can't take it now, when will she?
Re: scary decisions
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:23 AM
Lucky Lady, why was it wrong for McCain to leave his first wife? Were you there and do you know the whole story? Are you holding the millions of men and women who divorced to the same standard as McCain?
Re: scary decisions
Lucky Lady OPM Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:38 AM
DoD Worker, it was wrong to leave his first wife because he had taken a marriage vow to stick with her "for better or for worse, in sickness & in health". I wasn't there & I don't think you were either. No, this has nothing to do with anyone else who may have divorced; every marriage is unique, as is every divorce. I think the circumstances of the divorce - as much as anyone of us can tell - speak volumes about Sen McCain's character or lack thereof. If you think he should be admired for leaving his first wife, please tell us why.
Re: scary decisions
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:27 PM
Not saying he should be admired. Only stating that you are holding him to a different standard. The way you wrote the comment, you must feel that every other divorced person lacks character.
"For better or worse" is misleading. I guess if your husband beat you you would stay because of the "for better or worse" statement?
Re: scary decisions
Lucky Lady OPM Fri Oct 3, 2008 10:11 AM
Are you equating spousal abuse to a person being disabled & incapacitated thru no fault of their own? If an accident similar to this happened to a man, would his wife be justified in abandoning him & moving on? And I don't understand your comment about a "different standard". The standard is no different for John McCain or anyone else. Don't try to muddy the waters by bringing every other divorced person into this; again, every situation is different. Many people are divorced thru no wish of their own, so, no, I'm not condemning everyone who is divorced.
Re: scary decisions
Worker DoD Fri Oct 3, 2008 2:48 PM
Lucky Lady, can't face the truth of the words you wrote? You are too funny, and a hypocrit to boot. You just cannot accept the fact that McCain left his first wife (for whatever reason - WE were not there) so you say he lacks character. In your words, that "speaks volumes" about the character of every other divorced person.
Re: scary decisions
Lucky Lady OPM Fri Oct 3, 2008 7:07 PM
My friend, you have a serious perception problem. I have no problem "accepting" that he left his first wife; that's a matter of public record. I think it was a bad thing to do & a man of real character wouldn't have done so. Were there extenuating circumstances? If so, let him come clean with the public; if he chooses not to, let him suffer the judgment, pro & con, of the public. My original point was to commend the Obamas, who have been unfairly maligned by many of the narrow-minded hypocrites (notice the "e" at the end of that word) who have given John & Cindy McCain a pass on their dubious history together. Are you sure you're not rationalizing some personal behavior of your own?
election
manager blm Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:11 AM
Let's get real. This "experience" ploy is a great one. All I read is Sarah Palin is not experienced. Has any one taken their eyes off media propoganda and looked for themselves at the candidates? Do you honestly feel a 100 plus days in the senate, being a community organizer, and certainly being back by strange bedfellows really is the experience needed for the presidency? We have 3 senators, a junior one (who wants top spot) and two senior ones and one person who has governed. Even a little governing is better than none. I am concerned Obama has a whole different agenda for us all - it is called socialism. We are being fed socialism in little bits now, with him it will be big chunks. Who do you think will pay for all his programs? Tax payers - you and me. The people pulling his strings (surely you don't think he got to this point on his looks, or playing the race card) are one world socialist, its obvious - please do your homework before making this crucial decision
Re: election
usda worker Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:57 PM
at least he is a "socialist" for the people and not a "socialist" for the financial community
Re: election
Agent IRS Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:26 PM
By your reference to socialism I am interpreting it to mean his plan to provide health care insurance for all. Do you honestly think that we are not already paying for those that cannot afford health insurance? When they get sick and end up in the emergency room of the hospital, who do you think pays? That's why medical care is so expensive. We all pay through higher medical costs. Who pays for the lost productivity when an uninsured employee is out of work due to illness? Remember the old Fram Oil Filter commercial, you can pay me now, or you can pay me later.
Re: election
Editor DoD Fri Oct 3, 2008 10:07 AM
Agent IRS - that's exactly the problem ... the fact that we're already paying for others' medical bills is only going to get WORSE if Obama is elected and his socialist ideas are adopted. Geez - even Hillary finally had to concede defeat when her glorified health plan didn't pan out. Now here we go all over again.
And I don't even want to address the poster who doesn't seem to care about socialism as long as it's "for the people" - delusional voters like him/her just plain scare me.
Experience
Financial Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:14 AM
The Presidency is a rather unique position for which being a senator, representative, or governor doesn't prepare one. The only position with true experience is an active Vice President. Looking at resumes, I'm more impressed with Obama/Biden than McCain/Palin. I supported McCain in 2000 but the man I see today has few of the characteristics I supported then. I just want a clean election with the winner taking the popular vote.
Choice
IET DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:24 AM
I too feel that we are having to choose between the lesser of two evils once again!! But voting for change doesn't mean it will be a good change. We should all be trying to vote based on solid information, not party, not race, not gender. Please, make an informed choice people of America! I am very, very scared for our United States! We are just giving it away...
Your bias is showing
Info Officer U.S. Forest Service Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:27 AM
Anyone reading the comments you included with this article would be hard-pressed to believe that Obama actually got more support than McCain. 6 of the first 7 comments were pro-McCain and the other was neutral. You have also been consistently featuring a pro-McCain article in your 'Previous Headlines' section. Even the first paragraph of this article highlights that McCain lead in the last two surveys. I'd appreciate a more even-handed approach so your 'information' doesn't favor McCain over Obama.
Re: Your bias is showing
Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:15 AM
You took the words right off my keyboard!
Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
District Director Department of Labor Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:30 AM
Obama is an agent of change and is the future of this country. We can either get started now or later, but change is coming nevertheless. If the current state of affairs, both foreign and domestic, doesn't have us all clamoring to get started now, then I am afraid we are beyond hope. Be honest, McCain is more of the same. We just cannot afford four more years like the past eight years. Senator Obama graduated from Columbia and Harvard. He spent 8 years as a State senator; and is currently a U.S. Senator. My fellow coworkers, this isn't a thin resume. He will serve us well. Be not afraid!
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Diversity Manager DOL Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:12 PM
His tuition to Harvard was paid for by the Saudis
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:29 AM
What exactly is an "agent of change?" I mean, he hasn't demonstrated change in his career so far, so what makes this different? How does one become a "agent of change?" Is there a special test or evaluation? Do you drink a magical potion? How does it happen?
NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
LOW LEVEL EMPLOYEE VA Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:34 AM
YAY!--the FedSmith has now jumped on the main stream media bandwagon!!!!---"let's tell the people that Obama is leading and it will be so." And as ignorant as the American people are they will BELIEVE it and just go ahead and voter for the concieved 'winner!'--
Forces Command 'Mgt anaylst' tells it like IT IS----all you fools who want someone who has such DEPLORABLE friends, associates, whatever you want to call them, as Obama should NOT even be running for an office. What the h*** is WRONG with people that they can't understand that?????
And wasn't he sooooooo respectful during the debate--addressing someone of John McCain's caliber and stature as 'John'----hope the leaders of foreign countries can 'appreciate' his "charm."
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
Sr. Scientist DOE Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:30 PM
The very fact that you describe yourself as a "LOW LEVEL EMPLOYEE" reads/speaks volumes.
Your comments are well grounded by your lack of self-esteem ... and most easily scrolled beyond to those comments of value.
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
HR Consultant been there/done that Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:33 PM
Low Level: So as I understand your position, FedSmith has joined the ranks of the mainstream liberal media and is lying about the results of its poll. I suppose the results from its August poll that showed McCain 15% ahead were also fabricated, so Obama's current lead would appear even more dramatic.
Regarding Sen. Obama calling Sen. McCain by his first name, they are Senate colleagues and this is how Senators address each other. McCain showed himself to be an arrogant old white man in the mold of Cheney by his condescending approach to his colleague. I'm afraid you are destined to remain "low level".
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
usda worker Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:00 PM
they are both Senators and have worked together before. I guess that allows the first name basis
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:34 AM
Sr Scientist,
Be carful what you say. Many of the "low level" people that you demean and belittle may actually be above your work stature. Don't forget, without us, you would probably be lost and wouldn't survive. I mean, who would actually make things work?
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
Nameless, Faceless Nobody DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:15 AM
While I am not in agreement with Low Level's comment, I think that any of these polls are subject to exactly the same attacks no matter who is ahead, I found Sr. Scientists ad hominum (sorry, can't make the italics happen,) attack obnoxious.
More of the US poplulation is on our level. We don't have fancy degrees or titles but we are the platform those who get the glory stand on. Our opinions count for we DO VOTE! We do care about the issues. We actually have reasonable discussions as to why we believe as we do.
On this blog I have seen some pretty rancorous words from apparently educated and high-level feds. I have also seen reasonably considered posts from apparently lower-level support people. Assuming someone who isn't a scientist or a GS 13+ is putting themselves down to simply call themselves how it is shows an appalling sense of elitism on your part.
Rant over.
McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Worker Federal Agency Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:36 AM
McCain wants to RAISE my taxes. What he proposes is that my current medical benefits be subject to the income tax. McCain wants tax cuts only to rich businesses, with the idea that the money saved on tax cuts is supposed to "trickle down" to us workers -- who of course, if McCain is elected and his plan goes through -- will have to pay more income taxes on medical benefits. So why in the world would I vote for McCain, who wants to RAISE my taxes?
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:36 AM
Federal Worker,
ALL politicians will raise your taxes.
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Network Tech USAF Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:04 AM
Uh, do you really believe that big business pay taxes? Of course, they don't - WE pay taxes. Big business pass their tax cost on to us in the form of higher prices for goods and services. Taxes are an 'expense' for the business, all which goes into their 'cost' of their product/service... Invisible taxes WE pay as part of goods and services we purchase. Raising business taxes will raise prices... unfortunately, lowering taxes doesn't always equate to lower prices... business will take profit where ever they can - after all, that's why they're in business...
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Worker Federal Agency Thu Oct 2, 2008 1:41 PM
And it's perfectly OK for McCain to advocate raising taxes of workers? Believe me, my taxes are far too high as it is. I don't need McCain adding more of a tax burden on my medical insurance.
Anytime anyone asks McCain about this proposed tax raise, he quickly changes the subject.
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:34 PM
And Obama has stated that he will raise taxes on individuals to pay for his promised programs? Is there anyone out there who can tell me one President in the last 100 years that did NOT raise taxes (or shift the taxes to business thereby increasing the cost of the goods) during his term(s)? ALL politicians raise taxes.
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Worker Federal Agency Fri Oct 3, 2008 12:48 PM
"And Obama has stated that he will raise taxes on individuals to pay for his promised programs?"
Really? When? Obama has said that he wants to let Bush's tax cuts expire for those making over $250,000 a year. For those making less, he is in favor of retaining these tax cuts.
Whereas McCain's tax raise would hit working people, such as those of us who work for the federal government -- whether someone is a G-1 or a G-15 or higher. And yes, he said that there would be a "$5000 tax deduction." However, money paid out by employers for health premiums goes a lot higher than that. And of course in a few years, we could have another "emergency" -- such as another war, or perhaps another welfare scheme for rich corporations similar to what we're getting now. And -- whoosh!! The $5000 tax credit disappears. But the higher tax will remain. NO THANK YOU!
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Worker DoD Fri Oct 3, 2008 2:52 PM
Ah yes, those promised programs just pay for themselves. Do you really think YOU won't pay more, regardless of who the next President is? If the cost of business goes up (increased taxes), the costs of the service or goods goes up.
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Worker Federal Agency Tue Oct 7, 2008 10:22 AM
One place where we'll save loads of money is when we stop sending trillions of dollars down the Black Hole in Bagdhad. McCain wants to keep dropping money down this black hole, Obama wants to put an end to this huge expense.
Again, anytime anyone mentions McCain's proposal to raise the taxes of working stiffs (such as myself) on their medical benefits, I notice that the McCain supporters constantly change the subject.
Hate & Lies
Analyst DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:37 AM
I hope that those of you who are writing such nasty things about Obama are not Christians. Imagine Jesus standing beside you while you repeat things YOU don't know are true. To infer is to lie. If you are Christians, please read the good book.
Obama poll
HR Spec. (Contractor) retired Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:42 AM
After reading the article and comments, I can see who listens and follows FOX news...or should I say FIX news.
Please people: read, listen and discuss the issues. However, don't fixate on one network that states that it's fair and balance when it is not! Wake up folks!
Re: Obama poll
Project Manager Army Corps of Engineers Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:29 PM
Man you have got to be kidding. With over 85% of all jounalist as self identified Dems and less than 5% self identified as Reps, you call Fox out as being biased. Pfft. Wake up. Jounalist in every medium (print, tv, web) are in love with Obama - and they admit it. Hell, Gwen Ifill from PBS has a love book on Obama coming out soon - and she will be moderating the VP debate tomorrow night.
Dislikes the same old Politics - No more BUSH
IT Specialist USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:49 AM
Obama really makes me feel better about the politics he propose. Healthcare is big and meaningful and what McCain is proposing out right scares me. I really can't trust what comes out of his mouth. Palin is an utterly mess if we let McCain become president he will continue to make more bad choices. It's really scary to think if something happens to McCain our new President will be Palin. No More Bush, McCain and Palin.
Obama's qualifications for POTUS
Sec USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:08 AM
What experience does Obama have? Well to start with a law degree, law review, teaching consititutional law, 10 yrs in the state legislature, 3 yrs in the senate. How does that make less experience than being a small town mayor and 2 yrs as governor of a small state?
Even the "community organizing" aspect of Obama shows ability to lead and think about the problems of citizens. It shows good moral character to take a job of this sort, rather than a big law firm position.
All of Obama's experience makes him very qualified for president. Palin is not even in the same league.
Re: Obama's qualifications for POTUS
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:41 AM
Sec at USDA,
Thanks for summing Obama's experience to Palins. Now, can you actually sum up Obama's experience to McCain? I mean, McCain and Obama are the ones running for President.
Re: Obama's qualifications for POTUS
Network Tech USAF Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:09 AM
Wow, it seems that everyone is assuming if McCain is sworn in as Pres in Jan, he'll keel over at the podium after being sworn in, and Palin will take over... The reality is McCain is more experienced than Obama, Biden is more experienced than Palin.
Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
IT Web Developer & Admin FRCSW, NI Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:11 AM
I think the American people had better wake up and listen to what both sides have to say and then think what is the present administration doing and do you want this kind of thinking to continue. I love this country. I volunteered to join the navy. I gave 8 years of my life to have the ability to have freedom, life, liberty and the persuit of happiness. I'd rather vote for someone, who is looking out for all of us instead of the rich only. The writing is on the wall people, if you don't see someone trying to do the right thing for all of us VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE. It's just that easy.
Debate
IT Specialist SSA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:14 AM
I think it's telling that for someone considered to have a silver tongue, the most popular quote you ever hear from Obama's many speeches is "change". Thinking back on all the quotes from politicians who were considered great speakers, "change" is woefully short on content and inspiration. As far as actions are concerned, I think McCain's past actions provide more inspiration and hope for the future.
can't be biased in both directions
manager USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:17 AM
From reading these comments, one reader says "I'd appreciate a more even-handed approach so your 'information' doesn't favor McCain over Obama" while another says "FedSmith has now jumped on the main stream media bandwagon!!!!---"let's tell the people that Obama is leading and it will be so."
These are both in response to the same article. Perhaps the readers need to consider their own reactions; if the site is drawing comments from both sides indicating there is bias in the article it may be more even-handed than some want to believe.
Congratulations to FedSMith for bringing out the jibes from both sides!
Who to chose?
Patient Business Assistant VA Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:52 AM
I'm independent & I want more truth than spin, about all of them. Obama has less experience in foreign policy than McCain, yet McCain advised Bush into a warantless war and creating the patriot act. Biden is ok, but I'm worried about his attitude toward women & blacks. Palin, shouldn't even be running. She has a bridge to nowhere, & her road to nowhere to fix. If McCain dies (that's a legit worry @ his age) that's where the country will be going w/her, nowhere. No experience (she admits it) & no budgeting skills (ask Alaskans, the state's broke), I worry about her as prez. Hope we don't have another Bush/Gore situation. I already hear t/buzz. Some voting booths are broke w/ no action on repairs, & conflicts w/ voting areas, already started. I would just appreciate a clean vote this time. Where the people's vote count, the electorial college & the supreme court stays out of it, & votes get counted, no matter how long it takes, even if it's months. Time or lack of shouldn't trump truth.
For whom to vote
Administrative Assistant Social Security Administration Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:52 AM
The best I can say is that if Obama becomes President, just send your paycheck to Washington. I'm sure they will be much better able to spend your money you you can!! Just like Germany before WW 2, or Cuba the last 40 years. Good Luck.
Re: For whom to vote
Analyst DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:49 PM
re: Sending Paycheck to Washington Who do you think is paying for this ghastly war? The Chinese. Only under Bush would a President start a war and then cut taxes. You mentioned WWII. The American people sacrificed for that war. Have you sacrificed for this war?
Re: For whom to vote
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:45 AM
Analyst at DoD,
You bet I sacrificed. Been there, done that. Guess what? I still support the action!
Re: For whom to vote
Reformed Conservative DFAS Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:37 PM
Can anyone provide me with a reference explaining how we know when the war is won? I don't know whether to support it or not because I don't know what the objective is, and therefore I cannot evaluate a politician's position on whether to continue it or not. Any references would be appreciated.
Experience
Resource Analyst USAF Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:55 AM
You folks have got to be kidding when you condemn Palin for a lack of experience. Has Obama ever had the experience of running a state the size of Alaska, boredered by two foriegn countries (well there is a little water between one)? Has he ever run a town? What has he run, managed, been in charge of?
Re: Experience
Financial Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:33 PM
Palin is qualified to run for governor of most of our small states (population wise). How much diversity (race, religion, ethic and economic background) is there in Alaska? Did those foreign countries that neighbor her ever send a diplomat to meet her? I'm sure if they had, McCain would tout it as her experience.
Re: Experience
Happy Anyway Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:27 PM
Welllll, since you look at it that way, I really have reason to question McCain now because there are a hell of a lot more people that have managed a much bigger place in terms of population and monies than Alaska that he could have picked.
It's almost as if he was poking into the phone book, blindly, fell on her name, and as he is wont, to stubborn to admit he made a mistake that will cost him the election, or this country its future.
Re: Experience
Diversity Manager DOL Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:30 PM
Palin has more experience than Osama and Biden combined unless you count taking bribes and blowing up buildings. As for diversity what would you call all the natives that live there
Re: Experience
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:48 AM
And how much negotiation has Obama done with foreign heads of state? ZERO. So why do you compare him to the VP nominee? I do believe that someone is scared of Palin since they cannot stop trying to tear her down!
Should Palin Go?
mrs standard bank Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:01 PM
i'm a Republican but I'm not sure of Palin, I support Mccain and i hope he could come up with clear strategies to make me vote
Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
Civil Service Retiree - Accounting Supervisor Department of the Navy - Marine Corps Finance Center Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:06 PM
The American people would be making a grave mistake voting for any person who is not a true patriot! I am afraid of this Obama guy - he doesn't ring true to the beliefs of the American people. I am afraid we are selling our country down the river to some foreigh beliefs. We need to back up and tell ourselves that this country was founded on Christianity and should remain so!
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
PM USAF Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:45 PM
So you liked slavery and keeping women under man's thumb. Some values!
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
Budget Analyst DLA Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:38 PM
Civil Service Retiree
Exactly which American values do you feel Obama doesn't reflect? What is a "true American patriot"? I'm a Christian American patriot and he looks good to me.
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
HR Specialist IRS Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM
Sir, what are the true American beliefs that you speak of?
Loving America is not running it into the ground like the Bush Administration has done for the last eight years.
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
Team leader doaa Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:06 PM
Hey HR Specialist, we were doing pretty well until Democrats took over the Congress in 07. Since then the price of oil practically doubled. The economy has been in a tailspin ever since the Democrats took over too. Get in the game.
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
ATCS FAA Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:01 AM
Team leader,
"We were doing pretty good until the democrats came to power in 07 are you serious", take you're head out of the sand, Iraq was and still is a disaster, feel free to count the american body bags for what? and housing bubble was well on it's way, and Bush was denying any problems with the economy. Feel free to listen to Limbaugh later today to get you're next opinion statement
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
Analyst DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:47 AM
Team Leader, just where have you been living if you think, "We've been doing pretty well?" Look at what cronyism had done to FEMA, Defense, Treasury and Justice? "If you're not our sort, don't apply."
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
Programmer tso Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:28 PM
"housing bubble was well on it's way, and Bush was denying any problems with the economy."
ATCS, The Bush administration warned Congress about the housing finance situation with Fannie and Freddie and it's probability to spill over into other areas in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008. If Congress would have taken action earlier and heeded his warnings this situation could have been mitigated better. Your accusation that he denied these problems doesn't hold up when compared to historical fact.
Politics over competence
Architect DHUD Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:19 PM
At one time I thought that if McCain were elected, he would, at least, be competent and would do a better job leading the country than Bush. The selection of Palin indicated to me that he will make selections based solely on politics, not on competence. One of the greatest problems I have with the Bush administration is that his selections are all politics, no policy. Obama selected a person as his running mate who compliments him and could serve very well as president if the need arose.
The Economy
Postal Worker USPS Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:22 PM
John McCain warned Congress about Fannie and Freddie in 2005 and was stifled by the Dems. Is was the Dems policy of insisting that banks loan mortgage money to people (for their votes) who could not afford to pay it back that got us into this mess. It was Congress that caused this problem. Anyone, including the media, who tells you differently simply isn't telling you the truth. Check the Congressional Record for yourself!
Re: The Economy
Analyst DOD Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:43 PM
Deregulation and lack of enforcement have led us to this point not the Dems. Deregulation resulted in entities that are considered too big to fail. I'm not asking for more regulation. Llet's look at what we need to address the problems and then at what we have and go from there.
Re: The Economy
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:53 AM
The Dems had a chance to head off the issue, but they failed. That is the type of leadership we can look forward to with people like Pelosi, Frank and Dodd.
Set the record straight. It was both the Democrats and the Republicans in Congress and multiple Presidential administrations that caused the issues this country is facing today. Please put your partisan thoughts aside and think about it rationally.
Presidential Choice
JUST MY 2 CENTS DoN Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:34 PM
Though the President has the "final word" in many situations. It still get input from his aides and staff (that he has chosen) as well as your Congressman & Reps. It’s those that the President appoints and those who are you Congressman and Reps that you would be concerned about. Those are the ones that bring in money for your state and decide where it goes....Once the good ole boys “network” are out of the way and porkbarrelling and money changing are out of the picture, we can truly work on getting AMERICA back on its feet... till then.. we're screwed either way.....
What choice?
Labor and Employee Relations Specialist Department of the Interior Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:39 PM
I will be told I am throwing away my vote. But, after seeing Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates over the past several weeks and what has happened on Wall Street and in Congress this past week, I will be writing in Ron Paul's name when I vote in November. The Congress, the Presidency, and the candidates are throwing us (the taxpayers) to the wolves!
Your Bias is Showing
Industrial Hygienist Dept of State Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:45 PM
While I like to check some of the FedSmith stories, you make no secret of your extremely conservative political views. I was interested in reading some of the different views after reading the 51 to 44% only to be tricked into reading one stacked Obama-bashing comment after another while you saved the few Obama-favoring comments (so that you could pretend to be unbiased) for the end of the article after probably assuming that no one would read that far. And instead of them being for Obama, they were really merely bashing McCain. Too bad. I sincerely wish that you would learn how to REPORT news and not interpret things to your narrow viewpoints.
Re: Your Bias is Showing
manager USDA Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:13 PM
So, as I understand your view, the views in favor of Obama (or against McCain) were to pretend to be unbiased while the views that were published and supported McCain were there primarily to support his candidacy. I wonder how the editor had time to sort through all of that juggling just to fool us all--and at the same time printing a story that the readers came out in favor of Obama (which was in the headline as I recall). There must indeed be a conspiracy afoot here--it is just that no one else is really able to understand the ins and outs of how it is supposed to work.
It seems some other readers thought the story was unfavorable to McCain.
Or, perhaps, it was just a story on how readers voted in the recent survey and the editor picked some of the more interesting comments to generate more traffic to the site.
Re: Your Bias is Showing
Diversity Manager DOL Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:35 PM
I noticed that Gwen Iffel is to be the moderator for the VP debate. Yet she has just written a book swooning over Osama's life. Now I would consider that bias but hey it the east coast Media and they are never biased
Lessons of FDR
Civilian Pay Tech GSA Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:54 PM
This is for the adjudication officer from DHS who foamed up some hallucinogenic drivel about Eugene V. Debs and Stalinists and Maoists. You can find that ideology of hate now and in the future in the trash heaps of history. Rabid spray is barely worth a response but I’ll do you a favor and provide you some education. All the shouting of the Rush Limbaughs and dittoheads won’t stop sanity returning to America. Why? Because the incompetence, greed and hypocrisy of GOP policies have been unmasked as in 1929 when that avaricious ilk almost threw my beloved country into a communist revolution. At that time, a savior, a Democrat, FDR, pulled our great country back from a brink brought on by a lack of regulation and unchecked gluttony in the stock market. Now a sane and patriotic American will again put us on a path where the commonwealth of the nation and actual Christian values will be put ahead of short-sighted policies that promote the ravenous and insatiable pursuit of money.
Experience
Reformed Conservative DFAS Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:41 PM
The TV talking heads blather about "experience" a great deal. My question is, how can a first-time U. S. president have any similar presidential "experience"? The job, leader of the free world and of the largest military power on earth, is unique. I think we should look less at some vague, undefined "experience" qualification and more at a candidate's demonstrated problem-solving ability and a demonstrated ability to think on his feet. A demonstrated ability to use lateral thinking (known in cliche as "thinking outside the box") would also be helpful.
Re: Experience
Planner DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:20 AM
No single person can possibly have all the knowledge needed to effectively run a country of this size, with regards to economics, foreign diplomacy, environment, military etc. Therefore, the most effective person will be one who is willing to consult/confer with those people who are experts in their field and base a decision on the experts opinions.
I am looking for a President who has the willingness to work with others, is able to take the experts advice, and someone who has the ability to get people to work together.
First Debate
Supervisor Defense Dept Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:57 PM
The general rationale for either side is sorely missing much substance . The petty comments are more reason for the Congress to ignore the people and dump more taxes and spending on us. The Romans were mere amateurs when you consider their attempts at distracting the people from reality. The media is fully engaged and a poor choice for President will be made and all will suffer.
chauvenism
reader coe Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:04 PM
I am increasingly unhappy at the continued show of sexism and chauvenism in this country, news media, and our federal government. The women of this country are not naive or inexperienced. I am a democrat and a liberal, but I am still disgusted by the comments made toward Gov. Palin. She doesn't act like a 'barbie doll" and she obviously is a loving family woman with strong family values. She deserves as much respect as the rest of the candidates. As far as McCain vs Obama, I think they are both bad for the country. For the first time ever, I can't bring myself to vote for anyone.
Re: chauvenism
Analyst DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:43 AM
Reader, how should Pelin be treated? I think she is not held to the same standards as the men. Where are her news conferences, give-and-take questioning etc. ? Biden has a record we can look at. Pelin is unknown. The men have been in the thick of it for many months now and handling rough questioning. Pelin has very limited appearances and usually only at GOP rallies.
Re: chauvenism
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:04 AM
Analyst at DoD,
How about treating the candidates equally? I mean if Palin is a bad mother for not being there with her kids, what about the others? How can Obama be gone when he has two kids to raise? That is the double-standard being raised. The media does not like her so therefore they will do whatever is neccessary to destroy her. When the media say the same things about Obama or any other candidate for elected office then I will accept it as being consistent. Until then, the media only shows their bias.
Speaking of bias, I find it interesting that MSNBC continues to let Oberlin rant and rave against the republican nominees. Do the network executives not realize they have become compromised?
Re: chauvenism
Analyst DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:02 PM
DOD Worker, I mentioned nothing about Palin's fitness for motherhood. Family issues are between the families involved unless you think that is an area where the public should stick its nose. Reagan had problems in the fatherhood dept. but I think you would agree that he did alright as President. So let's leave fitness to be a parent out of these discussions.
Re: chauvenism
Worker DoD Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:44 PM
The original poster was talking about the sexism and chauvenism being displayed toward Palin. Your first line stated "Reader, how should Pelin be treated?" I'm no English major, but I can read and it was fairly easy to understand the comments.
OBAMA
Engineering Technician USACE Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:50 PM
if mr. obama was elected president, his far-left
liberal leaning socialist polices such as: taxes, health care and his anti-american rhetoric. mr. obama would ruin this country for decades to
come, and it would be very hard for this country
recover. an obama regime is the last thing this
country needs.
Re: OBAMA
Analyst DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:56 AM
Engineering Tech: Bush has taken the US to the economic point that a former great power, Britain, was at at the end of WWII. Can we ever recover? I think the damage is too great and entrenched after so many years of GOP mismanagement. The best the next president can do is mend bridges. Our prestige as a Super Power will be replaced by the Chinese. Worse guess- within the next ten years. Best guess-our lifetime. I am an American Patriot who loves this country as much as you.
Change
Director of IT DOA Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:59 PM
What type of change? Change for change sake does nothing. Must have a reasonable plan for change; change government - how? with what - money will be so tight for the next 4 years. Change the people you surround yourself with?? Reach across party lines - have not seen any of that during the past year. What will the country be like with a Democrat President & Democrat Congress. Rather scary!!!!!!
President Obama
Retired government employee Treasury Dept. Wed Oct 1, 2008 4:05 PM
Obama is the right person to lead this country. He is intelligent and smart and has the knowledge, trustworthiness, and experience to put this country back on track. He has a heart for people and will do all the good in making their lives much better than they have been in the last eight years. His past records show his compassion for helping people. Obama and Biden make a good team and will work good together for the betterment of this country. This country cannot stand another 4 years of Bush policies. We need a President like Obama who will put this country back in world standing as the strongest and most prosperous nation amongst other nations. This country needs to be looked at as a model to other countries again. Only Obama can provide what this country needs. God bless you Obama as our next President.
Re: President Obama
Diversity Manager DOL Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:45 PM
Have to agree with you he has the experience dealing with domestic terrorists so you can expect lots more of them. He's under investigation for taking money from the mob (Ruzika) and he talking so Obama may soon be in horizontal pin stripes
Re: President Obama
IT Spec DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:53 PM
Speaking of being under investigation, we should closely examine ACORN, the organization that Obama has been an integral part of and claims to conspire with as a community organizer.
This organization has been implicated for voter fraud in Missouri, Ohio, Washington State and several others. They've been caught submitting literally thousands of fraudulent voter registrations. The House Financial Services Committee has recently been asked to conduct hearings on taxpayer fund abuse by ACORN.
Do you want a President who associates with this sort of corruption?
This was in my local paper
DoD Civ AF Wed Oct 1, 2008 5:06 PM
I decided to find out just how many times since Sen. Obama came to Congress in January 2005 he and Sen. McCain voted for or against legislation that was signed into law by the president.
The results surprised me.
According to Project Vote Smart, an independent congressional watchdog that reports on congressional voting, Sen. Obama supported legislation signed by President Bush more often than Sen. McCain had!
Of the 50 major legislative bills sent to President Bush since January 2005, Sen. Obama supported legislation signed by President Bush 19 times, casting six votes against.
During the same period, Sen. McCain supported legislation signed by President Bush 17 times, casting five votes against.
(The other bills signed into law did so without a vote by either senator.) Surprised?
The cut and paste item above came from a local paper. It really makes you think.
Re: This was in my local paper
Supervisor DOE Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM
but wait!! That isn't what my partisan talking paper tells me to regurgitate.. whatever shall I do?
McCain all the way!
Engineer FAA Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:32 PM
John McCain is the only candidate that understands that it is the over-regulation of the many facets of the economy that has been strangling great prosperity for all Americans. We need to de-regulate the banking system, transportation, and energy to allow for tremendous growth.
He would like us to invest in privatized social security, which would allow all Americans the chance to ride the ever climbing stock market and retire with lots of cash. He also believes in pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. Too many people are wanting a handout.
John McCain is a self made man. Born the son of a poor Navy Admiral, he excelled at Annapolis, graduating near the top of his class. His time as a POW classifies him as a war hero, and I understand that after Hanoi he built himself up to the multi-millionaire that he is today. His 11 houses are the result of hard work.
You govt. employees should appreciate the chance he'll give you to try your skills in the private sector.
Re: McCain all the way!
Lib R. Tarian DHS Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:29 PM
Please assure us that you know better, that your post is pure irony. Please!
Re: McCain all the way!
Analyst DOD Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:59 AM
Engineer FAA
Did you forget to put "NOT" at the end of your comment?
Re: McCain all the way!
Engineer FAA Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:50 AM
If I posted how I really feel, they wouldn't publish it.
(p.s. - it was opposite day when I wrote my comments)
Re: McCain all the way!
Lib R. Tarian DHS Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:56 PM
How ironic that we actually needed that! Thanks.
CommentS to the Recent Survey
Retired USDA-FSIS Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:53 PM
I was totally amazed to see today that 27% of Americans still think the worst prpresident in our history
is doing an "accaptable" job! How can that possibly be?
Can anyone doubt Mccain would be Bush III?
Comments about Obama and "socialism' and "left-wing" are hysterically funny and sad!
Can you not see the good ole USA needs, more than ever, a new FDR who is willing to lay to rest the "Free Market" graven idol we have falsely worshipped for 30 downhill years!
Re: CommentS to the Recent Survey
Supervisor DOE Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:45 PM
Retired, just because it's your opinion that Bush is the worst president in history doesn't mean it's so.
It's interesting that you think it's hysterical to call Obama left wing, if you really believe that you need way more help than anybody here can give you.
Re: CommentS to the Recent Survey
Programmer tso Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:16 PM
You think Obama isn't left wing USDA Retired?? Get serious...
Re: CommentS to the Recent Survey
Financial Analyst DLA Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:02 AM
Retired USDA - hang tough. Even with the document destruction going on in the White House, the truth of the Bush Administration's mis-administration of the country will eventually come out. Worse President? YES
Obama/Biden 2008
Management and Program Analyst DSCP Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:29 AM
Okay, I know of GS-11s in my organization who have higher educations than Palin, but can not get promoted to the next level. She is a woman with a journalism degree who can't even get through an interview without embarrassing herself.
She is a ridiculous choice for a VP candidate and places a sideshow type of spotlight on the republican party. I think that if McCain truly cared about the state of the country he fought for, he would have made a better choice. Instead he tried to play with Americans heads and chose someone he thought would appeal to female voters when he should have chosen someone who could answer at the very least, the very basic questions she is being asked.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
Reformed Conservative DFAS Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:06 AM
I'm a female voter and I'm getting a little suspicious of her. What politician dodges reporters? What does she have to hide? And when she does do an interview, she doesn't give out anything but her name, rank, and serial number, e.g. when she politely refused to tell Katie Couric what newspapers she read. Something's fishy here.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
op supe faa Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:44 AM
Well, let's see how she does tonight. It just might be a riveting debate. Remember... ol' Joe has a habit of sticking his foot in his mouth.
Regardless, based on the split viewpoints of us posters, it's gonna be one wild election night. And I won't be surprised if half the federal workforce calls in sick the following day.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
Reformed Conservative DFAS Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:17 AM
Really? Is the debate going to last as long as the Super Bowl?
At my office, I don't think anyone is even planning to watch the debate, so I expect we'll all be here.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
Worker DoD Fri Oct 3, 2008 3:01 PM
Well, I watched the debates and Palin held her own. With the experience that Biden has (30 yrs in Congress) I would have expected him to crush her, but he spent the majority of the time on the defensive.
Paralegal Federal Appeals Court Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:03 AM
HATCH ACT???????
I do NOT approve of all the "POLLS" you are reporting. I do not have a "DOG" in this fight but....It appears that you might like to DIRECT THE THOUGHTS of government workers! How do we know the 'RESULTS" are accurate?
To be honest...I MAKE MY ON DECISIONS...I do not need POLLS!
Re: http://fedsmith.com/headline/related/2539
contract specialist DOS Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:22 AM
Re: http://fedsmith.com/headline/related/2539
Does fedsmith plan to make a habit of linking to sites like worldnetdaily.com, whose views represent the few on the reactionary fringe?
Sarah Palin and John McCain
Psychologist NAMI Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:35 PM
O'Bama's child like grimacing and at times deer in the headlight look. In ability to do anything without a teleprompter makes me doubt his ability to be presedential. He appears to want to govern by consensus. Judges should be appointed to interpret the law and not to legislate which I believe is Senator O'bama's direction. John McCain gave more for his country than most people have to give. He has the experience and tenacity to do a good job. Sarah Palin as governor has more experience than O'bama has gained in his two years running for president.
Why has there been a change?
Specialist DOJ Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:58 PM
If all these polls are accurate? Sounds like McCain had the lead to lose and he's lost it; that is, if you take this or any poll seriously. Remember the late stages of the 2004 election? It was looking good for Kerry the last few days, especially the Zogby poll; the rest is history. Like it or not, the only "poll" that really matters is the one on Election Day. The rest are just fodder for the media and campaign managers.
Polls
Logistics Mgmt Specialist NAVICP Fri Oct 3, 2008 10:03 AM
What amazes me is the concentration by the media, politicians, and spokesmen for the candidates on the word EXPERIENCE. In a nutshell the only "experience" three of the four candidates have is sitting in the Senate. At least Palin has managed a city and a state as well as a national guard and malitia. That is more "experience" than the other three put together. What am I missing here? And I totally agree with the retired postal service clerk in Mantua, NJ; the American people have never been more "stupid" and "undereducated" than they are right now. We have problems.
Veterans Benefits
Human Resourses Specialist ER/LR Dept of Veterans lAffairs Fri Oct 3, 2008 12:42 PM
I believe the past administration could have done more for our Veterans. I see the McCain campaign is saying they are putting our Veterns first in their health care issues but it is one thing to talk the talk. Can he and his team walk the walk for their health care.
Bail Out
Change HUD Fri Oct 3, 2008 4:14 PM
If a Jr. Senator like Barack Obama can come on the scene and raise $60 milliion dollars in one month just for a campaign he most definitely have the wisdom to get this country out of debt. I say give him a chance.
If 22 countries can see that Barack Obama would be favorable to restore America's image again I say give him a chance.
Lastly, I still haven't heard any policies that John McCain would offer besides the same as George Bush policies. When Barack was overseas McCain had plenty of time to share with us what he was going to do different and what did he do spent all his time going negative on Barack. What is he still doing? Trying to come up with all kind of political gimmicks instead of policies. And everytime you hear McCain talk about government his favorite word is Barack wants big government and he thinks the opposite which means all you McCain government employees will be without a job. I voted Republican for the last couple of years this year I'm voting Democrat.
Re: Bail Out
analyst DOD Sat Oct 4, 2008 7:20 AM
What you're seeing is how the Democratic Political machine raises money, it has very little to do with Obama himself.
It's interesting that you complain about the McCain campaign's negative advertising but neglect to tell us that the Obama campaign has been engaging in the same negativity. You need to drop your double standard if you want to be able to see things objectively.
big spenders myth
HR Specialist DoD Sun Oct 5, 2008 11:32 AM
A few years ago I saw a graph that charted the deficits that were caused under each president over the last thiry+ years. It presented a very interesting picture of what party was in fact the big spender.
Any chance you have access to that chart and can share with the readers?
Obama's lead
QAS dcma Tue Oct 7, 2008 9:54 AM
Please set aside all opinion's, all skin color and accept for a minute or three that McCain is not Bush III and just look at the information that is available on who, what and where BHO is from, look at his history and what little he has done since elected as a senator, look at who he has been associated with his entire public life, espesially who he has been involved with in Cook county. As an Illinois resident we have seen and we know this man is a slickster, a crook and and a domestic threat, just look at the information before you vote and hopefully you will do the right thing and not vote for this horrible piece of excretement.
Re: Obama's lead
HR AF Tue Oct 7, 2008 11:24 AM
FedSmith, why is this piece published twice?
Re: Obama's lead
Editor FedSmith.com Tue Oct 7, 2008 2:19 PM
Sometimes a reader will post a comment more than once. We usually catch it but, when quickly reviewing a large number of comments at the same time, one will occasionally get through. Also, some readers will post the same comment but at a different time and it can also get posted twice under that circumstance. We do not generally try to read through the hundreds (or thousands) of comments on the site to make sure one has not been posted twice.
Obama's lead
QAS dcma Tue Oct 7, 2008 9:56 AM
Please set aside all opinion's, all skin color and accept for a minute or three that McCain is not Bush III and just look at the information that is available on who, what and where BHO is from, look at his history and what little he has done since elected as a senator, look at who he has been associated with his entire public life, especially who he has been involved with in Cook county. As an Illinois resident we have seen and we know this man is a slickster, a crook and and a domestic threat, just look at the information before you vote and hopefully you will do the right thing and not vote for this horrible piece of excretement.
Sad Day in America
Analyst DOJ Wed Oct 8, 2008 9:58 AM
This is so disturbing that Americans would even consider a candidate who has racial and terrorist ties plus the fact that he wants to introduce socialism. Obama will bring change alright. Is this the best we have in America?
Re: Sad Day in America
Analyst BoP Wed Oct 8, 2008 12:08 PM
I have my problems with McCain as well, but I don't think it's fair to accuse him of having racial or terrorist ties or of wanting to introduce socialism.
Re: Sad Day in America
section head dod Wed Oct 8, 2008 6:10 PM
"I have my problems with McCain as well, but I don't think it's fair to accuse him of having racial or terrorist ties or of wanting to introduce socialism. "
On the other hand, it is reasonable to expect Obama to want to introduce socialism, since socialism is essentially liberalism on steriods.
Re: Sad Day in America
NWA NCA Thu Oct 9, 2008 10:08 AM
Section Head, I think you have a fundamental misunderstanding of liberalism. Socialism is no more "liberalism on steroids" than Nazism is "conservatism on steroids". You might also consider the possibility that the Analyst was attempting to be humorous with the remark. I think an Obama presidency would enter in a great new era of democratic capitalism - & some of the most prominent capitalists in American agree with me.
Re: Sad Day in America
section head dod Thu Oct 9, 2008 6:40 PM
NWA, you obviously missed my bit of tongue in cheek humor as well. I'll make it more blatant next time.
Re: Sad Day in America
Computer Scientist DON Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:04 PM
To NWA "... Obama presidency would enter in a great new era of democratic capitalism ..." You have got to be kidding? What have you been smoking? Obama has stated numerous times that he wants to redistribute the wealth, spread the wealth around, etc. This is classic Marxism!!! Read your history books!!! I can't believe Americans are falling for this garbage. This guy is a socialist, through and through. He is going to worsen the economy by doing such things as increasing taxes on businesses. This will only create more unemployment, raise prices of products, and drive jobs overseas. Brilliant idea.
Do you really want Obama's real change?
Supervisor Forest Service Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:28 PM
If people want real change, then Obama is the one; Question is Obama's judgement; he is supported by people like Wright and Bill Ayers (50 million dollars). Forget the fact that Bill Ayers was one of the founders of the Weather Underground who bombed buildings, set fire to judge's house, etc. That was 40 years ago. In Nov 2006 Ayers went to World Education Forum in Caracas hosted by Hugo Chavez. Look it up. Ayers is a professor of education in Chicago; He's the author or editor of 15 books. Chicago's current mayor, Richard M. Daley, has employed Ayers as a teacher trainer for Chicago's public schools and consulted him on the city's education-reform plans. Ayers was elected vice-president for curriculum for the 25,000-member AERA. NY Times - "I don't regret setting bombs, I feel we didn't do enough." Back to Obama's judgement. Is this the change you want?
Re: Do you really want Obama's real change?
Unhigh on the Food Chain VA Thu Oct 9, 2008 2:40 PM
The present Administration are all crooks ($700 billion bailout), stealing from the POOR and giving to the rich (WOW what a concept). So, I rather go with the new crook. There is no money left for him to steal, shift, etc.
PRESIDENTIAL CANIDATES
PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST NGA Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:04 AM
I think that McCain is too far behind time and would be a set back for the country. Obama is from a new generation and brings a new generation of voters. Let it go man, please. You probably don't even know how to turn on a computer.
Re: PRESIDENTIAL CANIDATES
Computer Scientist DON Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:38 PM
McCain is not perfect, but he is a far far better pick than Obama for president. Obama is a Marxist-Socialist (he wants to spread the wealth around, redistribute the wealth; this is classic Marxism). He will also make the economy worse by taxing businesses and corporations. This will not create jobs or stimulate growth, in fact, the opposite is true. Obama knows very little about economics or the Constitution. Very scary. And dangerous.
NOBAMA
SPEC VHA Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:53 AM
I find it hard to believe that someone who claims to be a specialist would engage in such unprofessional name slurring. Reading your comment gave me a bad taste in my mouth, and absolutely no respect for you as a person.
mccain---obama
retired analyst ex dhs Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:31 PM
I want to vote for "the other guy," but there really isn't one. I am afraid of Sen Obama, very afraid. He says he has severed relations with Rev W, and with all those elements of which the thinking public disapproves. I've just retired, and it is going to be tight going; I may need to temp, and I am sorely afraid my money is going to "be shared with others." Do you know what a Chicago Community Organizer does? He ensures that the folks get out and vote---and vote the 'right' way. I will vote; I believe it is my civic duty. I would rather vote for a Condi/Powell ticket, or many others I could think of. I'll probably vote Mccain/Palin. This is our 3rd try to get a woman elected to the Presidency/VP, and it's time. I'd feel better and less afraid.
Presidential Poll
DP DLA Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:56 PM
I cannot believe some of the clear out and out racism I see in some of these comments. We are all government workers of the (United States of America) so if it exsists in our world it must be 10 to 20 fold out there in the private sector, this stuff is very SCARY!!! Sounds like some are ready to get physical...its ashame! When will we ever let racism die?
Nobama
FSA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:33 AM
Nobama Hussein Nomama? No thanks I say. And its wrong to ask who won the debate. The debate is not a wrestling match. It allows viewers to see the different positions the candidates express in response to individual questions. You may like Osama's view better than McCains. That does not mean Osama won the debate.
The country is in too much trouble to trust to a terrorist America hating liberal like Osama. And the vicious comments about Palin are not only not deserved, they will, I predict, come back to hurt the libs.
Re: Nobama
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:17 AM
Comments like "Nobama Hussein Nomama?" and "Osama" so how vile the classical conservative position is. The country can not afford McCain
Re: Nobama
Anyway
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:17 AM
Re: Nobama
Fed Agency
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:30 AM
Or are you calling the Democratic leaders racist?
Re: Nobama
DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:07 PM
He just might end up being your President & Commander in Chief. Clearly, you have an anti-democrat & anti-Obama attitude. You are probably self absorbed with idealogy. If, & when, you get to meet President Obama, or Vice President Biden, you will at the very least, show them the respect & dignity that they deserve, with their positions. If you are unable to accept that, then you need to resign from federal service today.
Re: Nobama
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:25 PM
Re: Nobama
Dept of Energy
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:35 PM
1. White population in decline
2. hispanic population increasing
3. racism is declining
4. urbanization is increasing at the expense of rural areas.
5. religious superstition decreasing
6. gen y'ers registering 2 to 1 democratic.
IN OTHER WORDS THE REPUBLICAN BASE IS DECREASING. LOL!!!!
Re: Nobama
DOL
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:57 PM
However there is no question that the whole discussion will be mute in a few weeks. The Illinois crime figure that gave payoffs to The current Gov and Obama has been talking with the FBI. Stay tuned once the scandal is announced and your man is led off in hand cuffs
Re: Nobama
USPS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:03 PM
Re: Nobama
Federal Agency
Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:08 PM
Oh really? You mean the plan to tax employer-provided medical health benefits so that those who receive these benefits have to pay higher taxes?
Ooops! Guess what? That's MCCAIN'S plan.
Re: Nobama
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:07 PM
Bush and McCain are money spenders. I am wrong? How about the NEW TAX…. 10 billion dollars a month war tax. I can’t afford that! Iran is profiting 74 million dollars this year? No wonder Vice President Dick Cheney’s Halliburton is there for Shale Gas exploration. Read the water paper on it. Now the Baghdad mayor wants to build a 600 story Ferris wheel in the new town center? People wake up. The presidents who presided over the largest domestic spending increases were Republicans. Bush, Reagan, Nixon, Eisenhower.
Republicans are having too much fun down there in Washington running their domestic and global empire. McCain is the same as Bush, (90% of the time) and he will use the same powerful propaganda machine to disguise the true causes of our problems and convince people that it is a race issue. Eight is enough! Obama will stop it.
Re: Nobama
FSIS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:11 PM
What attracts you to McCain?
More McSame
US DOT/FAA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:37 AM
If America wants more of what we are facing today, then by all means please cast your vote for the Republican Party on November 4th.
Re: More McSame
Federal Agency
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:43 AM
Re: More McSame
Anyway
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:35 AM
Obama may be as well, but his tickle is better than McCain's which, too bad, is more of the same old Bush/GOP rubbish.
Besides, he sounds boring as hell.
Re: More McSame
SSA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 6:21 PM
Obama or McCain
government
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:39 AM
Any way you look at it, this election will be historical. I personally do not trust Obama.
Re: Obama or McCain
VA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:08 PM
Re: Obama or McCain
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:48 AM
Obama will stop it.
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:40 AM
In George W. Bush's State of the Union address he pledged to cut the size of government. Currently, I feel sorry for all those baffled Republicans who voted for him based on this promise.
Bush and McCain are money spenders. I am wrong? How about the NEW TAX…. 10 billion dollars a month war tax. I can’t afford that! Iran is profiting 74 million dollars this year? No wonder Vice President Dick Cheney’s Halliburton is there for Shale Gas exploration. Read the water paper on it. Now the Baghdad mayor wants to build a 600 story Ferris wheel in the new town center? People wake up. The presidents who presided over the largest domestic spending increases were Republicans. Bush, Reagan, Nixon, Eisenhower.
Republicans are having too much fun down there in Washington running their domestic and global empire. McCain is the same as Bush, (90% of the time) and he will use the same powerful propaganda machine to disguise the true causes of our problems and convince people that it is a race issue. Eight is enough! Obama will stop it.
Re: Obama will stop it.
FSIS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:14 PM
Thanks
Re: Obama will stop it.
GSA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:13 AM
Get some education and see why we are really in the financial crisis of current. Democrats including Obama who guarded Fannie and Freddie and took contributions to boot.
Yeah obama is the the answer. Fools!
Re: Obama will stop it.
GSA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:35 PM
"Celebrity" "Hollywood" get honest McCain will keep the new tax going. The War tax! 10 billion dollars a month war tax. The financial crisis of current was known by Bush for 2 1/2 years. Paulson said it. Why did Bush say nothing about all that "bad Paper" in the mortgage industry? Bush guarded Fannie and Freddie because of Wall Street.
McCain runs to capital hill before the vote to get some brownie point. Jonny wipe your nose and Palin doesn’t even have a position on the Bailout.
Do the math, 10 billion dollars a month plus 700 billion dollar equals McShame.
Re: Obama will stop it.
tso
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:39 PM
Accouting, the premise of your question is invalid.
The Bush Administration DID warn Congress repeatedly, as far back as 2001. He spoke specifically of the Fannie and Freddie situation and it's likelihood to spread to other areas. Despite his Administrations repeated warnings, nothing was done until now.
Re: Obama will stop it.
DON
Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:55 PM
God Help Us
FAA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:43 AM
I am deeply involved in this Presidential Election, moreso than ever in my life. We the people have much at stake and we could easily lose everything if things go further south.
I am surprised that many people think Obama was the clear winner of the debate. It is as if I was not watching the same debate.
Another bit of information, one I fell is much more concerning to me, is the experience levels. McCain without a doubt is the MOST experienced. People have been stuck on Palin's supposed lack of experience when in fact she has more experience than Obama. Folks are so wrapped up in her experience that they are completely ignoring that Obama basically has none in the big picture. It scares me that because so many hate the current President that they are willing to jepordize our counrty by voting in an inexperienced candidate. That scares me beyond words.
God bless american because we really need it.
Re: God Help Us
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:22 AM
Re: God Help Us
Fed Agency
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:37 AM
My favorite commercial of this campaign? The one where Sen. Clinton says that she has experience in foreign policy, Sen. John McCain has experience, and Sen. Obama has "a speech he gave in 2003." In the words of his own party elite, he is inexperienced and unqualified.
We've come a long way if we have moved from former Pres. Clinton going on and on about "I smoked but I didn't inhale" to Sen. Obama regaling us in his first autobiography about his drug use in high school and college, how much he enjoyed it, etc., and nobody (including the media) seems to care.
Re: God Help Us
FRCSW, NI
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:41 AM
Re: God Help Us
DOE
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:06 PM
By-the-way: By your statement "I am deeply involved inn this Presidential election" ... are you runnning for office?
Re: God Help Us
FAA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:41 PM
Bush is a drunk, we got over that for the last 8 years, what is wrong with you?
Re: God Help Us
DCMA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:33 AM
Re: God Help Us
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:56 AM
Re: God Help Us
DLA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:33 AM
Re: God Help Us
GSA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:08 AM
FRCSW, NI. Try to stay on point next time. Some of us don't spend our life behind a computer, we have work to do. Is the spelling good enough for you on this one? FO
Whatever!
AF Community
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:45 AM
I am tired of all these polls. Just give us the news and quit trying to change someone's vote for one person or the other. BUT...when you give us the news, make it news worthy and not some biased left wing or right wing crap. I want the truth! Let me figure out who I want to vote for instead of wondering who everyone else is voting for. This election is just plain crazy and to much finger pointing! WE THE PEOPLE not Republican and Democrat. Parties don't mean crap if you can't get to the meat and potatoes of a problem and correct the solution. Just my opinion!!!!!
Question Comments
Forces Command
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:45 AM
I'm frustrated. Yes, I'm for McCain/Palin, but the frustration isn't about people voting for their candidate. I'd just be interested in specifics when people say that Obama has more experience than Palin. she's running as VP; he's running for POTUS; what experience does he have for that position? Another comment about McCain's being arrogant - how arrogant is it for Obama to have a fake Presidential seal? Ethical values? Friends like Ayers? Voting "Present" instead of doing his job and making decisons. Do we need a President who can't make decisions? His close ties to ACORN?
Re: Question Comments
IRS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:47 AM
Re: Question Comments
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:04 AM
If the democrats were about accountability, why didn't the house vote for the bail-out when it was brought to a vote by the speaker of the house (Pelosi)? She failed to deliver the votes. Face it, her party told her to pound sand. All she needed to do was deliver her party members and "some" of the opposition party and she couldn't even rally her own party members. She failed, her party members deserted, and the only "accountability" going on is finger pointing. If the democrats were for accountability, they would have stood up and stated the truth instead of running around trying to cover up their own involvement.
Re: Question Comments
DLA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:37 AM
Re: Question Comments
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:22 PM
I think you need to re-evaluate your comments. This situation was caused by bothe republicans and demoncrats and it has spanned more than just this presidential administration. Everyone wants to blame the current administration, but then that is easy. Why should I take accountability for MY actions. Behavior like this is why we are failing as a country. People like you are "lock-step" with a political party and YOU can care less about the facts or accountability.
Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Army Corps of Engineers
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:46 AM
Unbelievable. I would have never imagined that a man with such obvious contempt for the county he would seek to lead would get even but a fringe of support. To top everything off, his name just happens to be exactly like our two greatest enemies: Barack Hussein Obama (Saddam Hussein-Osama bin Laden). You could not make this up in fiction. I guess the electorate that has given us Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi seem intent on dragging us down further with Obama.
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
OPM
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:18 AM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
NSA DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:52 AM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:20 AM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Army Corps of Engineers
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:47 PM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
OPM
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:42 PM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Anyway
Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:09 PM
It is also insulting to many people.
Of course, racists find that difficult to deal with as well since they have no sense of place.
Its akin to reminding everyone that:
a JOHN is a guy that patronizes streetwalkers,
GEORGE is a guy that lived in a jungle and crashed into trees all the time,
or that SARAH is the first name on a loaf of bread.
A racist is basically an individual that has yet to actually find a place in the world of men, women, and children that they can claim and be proud of and figure they can crack wise with quips like this as a sign of their intelligence, when in fact they have merely raised the Flag of Stupidty over their head once again.
A racist is someone that needs education, but the brain is too small to hold the infomation.
Signed, a White Guy
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
IRS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Federal Agency
Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:15 PM
I don't think it's racist. I think that pointing out names such as what you did above is totally irrevelant. If his name were "John Smith" and he looked exactly the same and held the same views, would that be OK with you? Or is this the same stuff put out by extremists who can't discuss issues, so they put out tired rumors that Obama is a Muslim (which he is not) in order to scare people?
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:12 AM
For those liberals complaining, do not get self-rightous. Many people on the liberal side have done the exact same things (for example, Bush/Hitler), including democratic members of congress and hollywood celebrities, and I bet you didn't speak up and denounce it then.
Fascism and McCain/Palin
GSA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:49 AM
Since one of your nutcase right-wing, reactionary commentators had a weird off-the-wall remark about Obama let me chime in about the GOP.
The beliefs of fascists in 1930's Germany have many parallels to the customary platforms of the GOP. With a little push, we could go right over. Lets look at Big Lies to get us into wars: Hitler's Lie about Poland and Bush's Lies about Iraq. Lets look at secret police and torture: Gestapo tactics and the Patriot Act and "water-boarding." Lets look at attitudes toward minorities: Nazi concentration camps for homosexuals and gypsies and GOP zero compassion for gay rights or support for affirmative action.
If this all sounds a little far-fetched? Yes, but lets us remember both groups--Nazi and GOP, were on the far Right, conservative and reactionary. So let us cool the nonsensical rhetoric in comparing Obama to Fidel Castro. Two can play at that game and whoever does has a thin disguise for his racism.
Re: Fascism and McCain/Palin
FAA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:54 PM
Re: Fascism and McCain/Palin
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:18 AM
You could easily have stated the stupidity of name calling without going on and on about the GOP and Baush, but that was the actual intention behind the whole posting, right?
Choice of candidates
US Department of Education
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM
I have wrestled with the major party choices for presidential candidates since it was determined who would compete for the slot and I find both choices wanting. McCain has some serious deficits and Obama is a socialist with communist leanings. Karl Marx was the author of "redistribution of the wealth" theory and I don't think I want that to be the goal of a leader of a capitolist nation. The current economic woes of the country started with deregulation under the Carter administration and have progressively gotten worse. In 1995 the Clinton administration put tremendous pressure on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to increase the percentage of risky mortgages to 50% but no one seems to be interested in these facts. Obviously the Congress is ultimately responsible for oversight and during the last four years which party has been the majority? I have great fears over the left getting absolute power if Obama is elected. What is that saying about absolute power? Oh yes, it corrupts absolutely.
Re: Choice of candidates
worker
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:48 PM
An Obama Presidency?
DHS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:58 AM
In my considered opinion, and I am sure a lot of Obama supporters will not agree, an Obama Presidency will bring extreme JOY to the Marxists/Leninists/Stalinists/ Maoists/Socialists and every other follower of the Left's lunatic fringe in this Nation. Eugene V. Debs would love it. To the critics of Sarah Palin who claim she is not fit to be Vice-President, please look in your own backyard at Joseph Biden...he too is equally unfit! To me, the election of Obama would be tantamount to the election of a creation of "Frankenstein" to the Presidency.
Re: An Obama Presidency?
FAA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:57 PM
Ask McCain, how we declare victory in Iraq, and how many more kids have to be killed to prove that Iraq will never be safe, how much more in blood and treasury, I bet you get the blank skeletor look, or some rambling bullet statement. He also made the comment 3 weeks ago that our economy is sound, shows all that experience doesn't it? How is it socialist to want healthcare for everyone, but not socialist to bail out wall street? Oh by the way until 2 years ago I was a republican
Re: An Obama Presidency?
Anyway
Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:19 PM
McCain antics over just the past several weeks bring to recall the actions of a squirrel in the middle of the street as two cars bear down on him and he darts and dodges, with no idea where to turn... going totally wacko.
Well, we don't need that.
And while everyone is cracking about socialism.
Remember, there is the opposite, where the elitist rich will have no part of such UPPITY people wanting more for their family.
Oh, BTW, if you recall, Mr. McCain used that term not to many sunsets ago. Hmmmmm, wonder which house or car he was in when he said it.
Re: An Obama Presidency?
DHS
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:47 AM
Election / Congress
IRS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:04 AM
I can't understand why we keep hiring people to represent us who seem to hate America. Why in the world would Congress put us in the place where we can't drill for oil or build refineries or anything that will help us be energy independent. Instead, Congress has forced us to rely on governments that hate us.
As far as McCain and Obama go, I'm for McCain -- not because I agree with all his choices, but at least I strongly believe he is coming from a place of integrity and really does have our country's best interest.
In these last weeks of the election, I notice Obama is sounding like a moderate -- he is not. Anyone who listened to him during the primaries should be worried -- he has socialist views -- his judgment doesn't seem that great to me -- why in the world would you stay in a church for 20 years when the pastor spews such hatred toward America (and others)?
Re: Election / Congress
DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:53 AM
Faith
Interior
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:04 AM
I am 57 years old and have never been polled. Looking back through history some truly great presidents were viewed in the polls as underdogs. I truly believe that there are enough folks out there that when they get into the booth will choose the man who has been a dedicated American and served his country so well for so long, McCain. He does not have a silver tongue or the ability to hypnotize with hollow promises for things he can not do. He is not about ear marks. Did not put on a multimillion dollar stage show to accept his nomination. Had the respect to congratulate and not try to upstage his opponent. He recognizes that making lofty promises he can not fulfill might get him elected but, values his honor more than getting elected. He understands that no one is denied health care and that the cost of universal health care is unbearable. He didn't get to be a millionaire by volunteering (?). Hasn't taught folks how to scam getting registered to vote....
Re: Faith
worker
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:54 PM
scary decisions
DOI
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:08 AM
For someone who will unite the country, Obaba's quickly dividing it. If his policies do by some miracle get approved by congress, we'll pay more. Yes, Palin has little experience for the VP position, but Obama has even less for the Presidential position. Biden can't decide which side of the table he's on - same as his running mate. Ask Obama a question, he skirts it. McCain at least answers it - maybe not to anyone's liking but he answers it.
Then there's the wives of the presidential candidates. Who would you rather have greeting foreign policy makers - or even your family members? The one who scowls at everyone unless they're praising her husband (Obama) or the one who, even if she makes gaffs, seems pleased her husband is running? Mrs. Obama needs to get better at pretending she's not only proud of our country but of her husband's decision to run for office.
Re: scary decisions
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:26 AM
Re: scary decisions
OPM
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:36 AM
Re: scary decisions
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:39 AM
If she can't take it now, when will she?
Re: scary decisions
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:23 AM
Re: scary decisions
OPM
Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:38 AM
Re: scary decisions
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:27 PM
"For better or worse" is misleading. I guess if your husband beat you you would stay because of the "for better or worse" statement?
Re: scary decisions
OPM
Fri Oct 3, 2008 10:11 AM
Re: scary decisions
DoD
Fri Oct 3, 2008 2:48 PM
Re: scary decisions
OPM
Fri Oct 3, 2008 7:07 PM
election
blm
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:11 AM
Let's get real. This "experience" ploy is a great one. All I read is Sarah Palin is not experienced. Has any one taken their eyes off media propoganda and looked for themselves at the candidates? Do you honestly feel a 100 plus days in the senate, being a community organizer, and certainly being back by strange bedfellows really is the experience needed for the presidency? We have 3 senators, a junior one (who wants top spot) and two senior ones and one person who has governed. Even a little governing is better than none. I am concerned Obama has a whole different agenda for us all - it is called socialism. We are being fed socialism in little bits now, with him it will be big chunks. Who do you think will pay for all his programs? Tax payers - you and me. The people pulling his strings (surely you don't think he got to this point on his looks, or playing the race card) are one world socialist, its obvious - please do your homework before making this crucial decision
Re: election
worker
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:57 PM
Re: election
IRS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:26 PM
Re: election
DoD
Fri Oct 3, 2008 10:07 AM
And I don't even want to address the poster who doesn't seem to care about socialism as long as it's "for the people" - delusional voters like him/her just plain scare me.
Experience
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:14 AM
The Presidency is a rather unique position for which being a senator, representative, or governor doesn't prepare one. The only position with true experience is an active Vice President. Looking at resumes, I'm more impressed with Obama/Biden than McCain/Palin. I supported McCain in 2000 but the man I see today has few of the characteristics I supported then. I just want a clean election with the winner taking the popular vote.
Choice
DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:24 AM
I too feel that we are having to choose between the lesser of two evils once again!! But voting for change doesn't mean it will be a good change. We should all be trying to vote based on solid information, not party, not race, not gender. Please, make an informed choice people of America! I am very, very scared for our United States! We are just giving it away...
Your bias is showing
U.S. Forest Service
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:27 AM
Anyone reading the comments you included with this article would be hard-pressed to believe that Obama actually got more support than McCain. 6 of the first 7 comments were pro-McCain and the other was neutral. You have also been consistently featuring a pro-McCain article in your 'Previous Headlines' section. Even the first paragraph of this article highlights that McCain lead in the last two surveys. I'd appreciate a more even-handed approach so your 'information' doesn't favor McCain over Obama.
Re: Your bias is showing
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:15 AM
Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
Department of Labor
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:30 AM
Obama is an agent of change and is the future of this country. We can either get started now or later, but change is coming nevertheless. If the current state of affairs, both foreign and domestic, doesn't have us all clamoring to get started now, then I am afraid we are beyond hope. Be honest, McCain is more of the same. We just cannot afford four more years like the past eight years. Senator Obama graduated from Columbia and Harvard. He spent 8 years as a State senator; and is currently a U.S. Senator. My fellow coworkers, this isn't a thin resume. He will serve us well. Be not afraid!
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
DOL
Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:12 PM
Re: Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:29 AM
NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
VA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:34 AM
YAY!--the FedSmith has now jumped on the main stream media bandwagon!!!!---"let's tell the people that Obama is leading and it will be so." And as ignorant as the American people are they will BELIEVE it and just go ahead and voter for the concieved 'winner!'--
Forces Command 'Mgt anaylst' tells it like IT IS----all you fools who want someone who has such DEPLORABLE friends, associates, whatever you want to call them, as Obama should NOT even be running for an office. What the h*** is WRONG with people that they can't understand that?????
And wasn't he sooooooo respectful during the debate--addressing someone of John McCain's caliber and stature as 'John'----hope the leaders of foreign countries can 'appreciate' his "charm."
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
DOE
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:30 PM
Your comments are well grounded by your lack of self-esteem ... and most easily scrolled beyond to those comments of value.
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
been there/done that
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:33 PM
Regarding Sen. Obama calling Sen. McCain by his first name, they are Senate colleagues and this is how Senators address each other. McCain showed himself to be an arrogant old white man in the mold of Cheney by his condescending approach to his colleague. I'm afraid you are destined to remain "low level".
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
worker
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:00 PM
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:34 AM
Be carful what you say. Many of the "low level" people that you demean and belittle may actually be above your work stature. Don't forget, without us, you would probably be lost and wouldn't survive. I mean, who would actually make things work?
Re: NOOOOOOOOOOOO BAMA!!!!!!!!!!
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:15 AM
More of the US poplulation is on our level. We don't have fancy degrees or titles but we are the platform those who get the glory stand on. Our opinions count for we DO VOTE! We do care about the issues. We actually have reasonable discussions as to why we believe as we do.
On this blog I have seen some pretty rancorous words from apparently educated and high-level feds. I have also seen reasonably considered posts from apparently lower-level support people. Assuming someone who isn't a scientist or a GS 13+ is putting themselves down to simply call themselves how it is shows an appalling sense of elitism on your part.
Rant over.
McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Agency
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:36 AM
McCain wants to RAISE my taxes. What he proposes is that my current medical benefits be subject to the income tax. McCain wants tax cuts only to rich businesses, with the idea that the money saved on tax cuts is supposed to "trickle down" to us workers -- who of course, if McCain is elected and his plan goes through -- will have to pay more income taxes on medical benefits. So why in the world would I vote for McCain, who wants to RAISE my taxes?
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:36 AM
ALL politicians will raise your taxes.
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
USAF
Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:04 AM
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Agency
Thu Oct 2, 2008 1:41 PM
Anytime anyone asks McCain about this proposed tax raise, he quickly changes the subject.
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:34 PM
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Agency
Fri Oct 3, 2008 12:48 PM
Really? When? Obama has said that he wants to let Bush's tax cuts expire for those making over $250,000 a year. For those making less, he is in favor of retaining these tax cuts.
Whereas McCain's tax raise would hit working people, such as those of us who work for the federal government -- whether someone is a G-1 or a G-15 or higher. And yes, he said that there would be a "$5000 tax deduction." However, money paid out by employers for health premiums goes a lot higher than that. And of course in a few years, we could have another "emergency" -- such as another war, or perhaps another welfare scheme for rich corporations similar to what we're getting now. And -- whoosh!! The $5000 tax credit disappears. But the higher tax will remain. NO THANK YOU!
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
DoD
Fri Oct 3, 2008 2:52 PM
Re: McCain wants to RAISE your taxes
Federal Agency
Tue Oct 7, 2008 10:22 AM
Again, anytime anyone mentions McCain's proposal to raise the taxes of working stiffs (such as myself) on their medical benefits, I notice that the McCain supporters constantly change the subject.
Hate & Lies
DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:37 AM
I hope that those of you who are writing such nasty things about Obama are not Christians. Imagine Jesus standing beside you while you repeat things YOU don't know are true. To infer is to lie. If you are Christians, please read the good book.
Obama poll
retired
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:42 AM
After reading the article and comments, I can see who listens and follows FOX news...or should I say FIX news.
Please people: read, listen and discuss the issues. However, don't fixate on one network that states that it's fair and balance when it is not! Wake up folks!
Re: Obama poll
Army Corps of Engineers
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:29 PM
Dislikes the same old Politics - No more BUSH
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:49 AM
Obama really makes me feel better about the politics he propose. Healthcare is big and meaningful and what McCain is proposing out right scares me. I really can't trust what comes out of his mouth. Palin is an utterly mess if we let McCain become president he will continue to make more bad choices. It's really scary to think if something happens to McCain our new President will be Palin. No More Bush, McCain and Palin.
Obama's qualifications for POTUS
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:08 AM
What experience does Obama have? Well to start with a law degree, law review, teaching consititutional law, 10 yrs in the state legislature, 3 yrs in the senate. How does that make less experience than being a small town mayor and 2 yrs as governor of a small state?
Even the "community organizing" aspect of Obama shows ability to lead and think about the problems of citizens. It shows good moral character to take a job of this sort, rather than a big law firm position.
All of Obama's experience makes him very qualified for president. Palin is not even in the same league.
Re: Obama's qualifications for POTUS
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:41 AM
Thanks for summing Obama's experience to Palins. Now, can you actually sum up Obama's experience to McCain? I mean, McCain and Obama are the ones running for President.
Re: Obama's qualifications for POTUS
USAF
Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:09 AM
Obama Leads Among Readers for First Time
FRCSW, NI
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:11 AM
I think the American people had better wake up and listen to what both sides have to say and then think what is the present administration doing and do you want this kind of thinking to continue. I love this country. I volunteered to join the navy. I gave 8 years of my life to have the ability to have freedom, life, liberty and the persuit of happiness. I'd rather vote for someone, who is looking out for all of us instead of the rich only. The writing is on the wall people, if you don't see someone trying to do the right thing for all of us VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE. It's just that easy.
Debate
SSA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:14 AM
I think it's telling that for someone considered to have a silver tongue, the most popular quote you ever hear from Obama's many speeches is "change". Thinking back on all the quotes from politicians who were considered great speakers, "change" is woefully short on content and inspiration. As far as actions are concerned, I think McCain's past actions provide more inspiration and hope for the future.
can't be biased in both directions
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:17 AM
From reading these comments, one reader says "I'd appreciate a more even-handed approach so your 'information' doesn't favor McCain over Obama" while another says "FedSmith has now jumped on the main stream media bandwagon!!!!---"let's tell the people that Obama is leading and it will be so."
These are both in response to the same article. Perhaps the readers need to consider their own reactions; if the site is drawing comments from both sides indicating there is bias in the article it may be more even-handed than some want to believe.
Congratulations to FedSMith for bringing out the jibes from both sides!
Who to chose?
VA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:52 AM
I'm independent & I want more truth than spin, about all of them. Obama has less experience in foreign policy than McCain, yet McCain advised Bush into a warantless war and creating the patriot act. Biden is ok, but I'm worried about his attitude toward women & blacks. Palin, shouldn't even be running. She has a bridge to nowhere, & her road to nowhere to fix. If McCain dies (that's a legit worry @ his age) that's where the country will be going w/her, nowhere. No experience (she admits it) & no budgeting skills (ask Alaskans, the state's broke), I worry about her as prez. Hope we don't have another Bush/Gore situation. I already hear t/buzz. Some voting booths are broke w/ no action on repairs, & conflicts w/ voting areas, already started. I would just appreciate a clean vote this time. Where the people's vote count, the electorial college & the supreme court stays out of it, & votes get counted, no matter how long it takes, even if it's months. Time or lack of shouldn't trump truth.
For whom to vote
Social Security Administration
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:52 AM
The best I can say is that if Obama becomes President, just send your paycheck to Washington. I'm sure they will be much better able to spend your money you you can!! Just like Germany before WW 2, or Cuba the last 40 years. Good Luck.
Re: For whom to vote
DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:49 PM
Re: For whom to vote
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:45 AM
You bet I sacrificed. Been there, done that. Guess what? I still support the action!
Re: For whom to vote
DFAS
Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:37 PM
Experience
USAF
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:55 AM
You folks have got to be kidding when you condemn Palin for a lack of experience. Has Obama ever had the experience of running a state the size of Alaska, boredered by two foriegn countries (well there is a little water between one)? Has he ever run a town? What has he run, managed, been in charge of?
Re: Experience
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:33 PM
Re: Experience
Anyway
Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:27 PM
It's almost as if he was poking into the phone book, blindly, fell on her name, and as he is wont, to stubborn to admit he made a mistake that will cost him the election, or this country its future.
Re: Experience
DOL
Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:30 PM
Re: Experience
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:48 AM
Should Palin Go?
standard bank
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:01 PM
i'm a Republican but I'm not sure of Palin, I support Mccain and i hope he could come up with clear strategies to make me vote
Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
Department of the Navy - Marine Corps Finance Center
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:06 PM
The American people would be making a grave mistake voting for any person who is not a true patriot! I am afraid of this Obama guy - he doesn't ring true to the beliefs of the American people. I am afraid we are selling our country down the river to some foreigh beliefs. We need to back up and tell ourselves that this country was founded on Christianity and should remain so!
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
USAF
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:45 PM
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
DLA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:38 PM
Exactly which American values do you feel Obama doesn't reflect? What is a "true American patriot"? I'm a Christian American patriot and he looks good to me.
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
IRS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM
Loving America is not running it into the ground like the Bush Administration has done for the last eight years.
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
doaa
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:06 PM
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
FAA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:01 AM
"We were doing pretty good until the democrats came to power in 07 are you serious", take you're head out of the sand, Iraq was and still is a disaster, feel free to count the american body bags for what? and housing bubble was well on it's way, and Bush was denying any problems with the economy. Feel free to listen to Limbaugh later today to get you're next opinion statement
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:47 AM
Re: Obama leading in the poles of Federal News Letter
tso
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:28 PM
ATCS, The Bush administration warned Congress about the housing finance situation with Fannie and Freddie and it's probability to spill over into other areas in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008. If Congress would have taken action earlier and heeded his warnings this situation could have been mitigated better. Your accusation that he denied these problems doesn't hold up when compared to historical fact.
Politics over competence
DHUD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:19 PM
At one time I thought that if McCain were elected, he would, at least, be competent and would do a better job leading the country than Bush. The selection of Palin indicated to me that he will make selections based solely on politics, not on competence. One of the greatest problems I have with the Bush administration is that his selections are all politics, no policy. Obama selected a person as his running mate who compliments him and could serve very well as president if the need arose.
The Economy
USPS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:22 PM
John McCain warned Congress about Fannie and Freddie in 2005 and was stifled by the Dems. Is was the Dems policy of insisting that banks loan mortgage money to people (for their votes) who could not afford to pay it back that got us into this mess. It was Congress that caused this problem. Anyone, including the media, who tells you differently simply isn't telling you the truth. Check the Congressional Record for yourself!
Re: The Economy
DOD
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:43 PM
Re: The Economy
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:53 AM
Set the record straight. It was both the Democrats and the Republicans in Congress and multiple Presidential administrations that caused the issues this country is facing today. Please put your partisan thoughts aside and think about it rationally.
Presidential Choice
DoN
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:34 PM
Though the President has the "final word" in many situations. It still get input from his aides and staff (that he has chosen) as well as your Congressman & Reps. It’s those that the President appoints and those who are you Congressman and Reps that you would be concerned about. Those are the ones that bring in money for your state and decide where it goes....Once the good ole boys “network” are out of the way and porkbarrelling and money changing are out of the picture, we can truly work on getting AMERICA back on its feet... till then.. we're screwed either way.....
What choice?
Department of the Interior
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:39 PM
I will be told I am throwing away my vote. But, after seeing Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates over the past several weeks and what has happened on Wall Street and in Congress this past week, I will be writing in Ron Paul's name when I vote in November. The Congress, the Presidency, and the candidates are throwing us (the taxpayers) to the wolves!
Your Bias is Showing
Dept of State
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:45 PM
While I like to check some of the FedSmith stories, you make no secret of your extremely conservative political views. I was interested in reading some of the different views after reading the 51 to 44% only to be tricked into reading one stacked Obama-bashing comment after another while you saved the few Obama-favoring comments (so that you could pretend to be unbiased) for the end of the article after probably assuming that no one would read that far. And instead of them being for Obama, they were really merely bashing McCain. Too bad. I sincerely wish that you would learn how to REPORT news and not interpret things to your narrow viewpoints.
Re: Your Bias is Showing
USDA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:13 PM
It seems some other readers thought the story was unfavorable to McCain.
Or, perhaps, it was just a story on how readers voted in the recent survey and the editor picked some of the more interesting comments to generate more traffic to the site.
Re: Your Bias is Showing
DOL
Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:35 PM
Lessons of FDR
GSA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 12:54 PM
This is for the adjudication officer from DHS who foamed up some hallucinogenic drivel about Eugene V. Debs and Stalinists and Maoists. You can find that ideology of hate now and in the future in the trash heaps of history. Rabid spray is barely worth a response but I’ll do you a favor and provide you some education. All the shouting of the Rush Limbaughs and dittoheads won’t stop sanity returning to America. Why? Because the incompetence, greed and hypocrisy of GOP policies have been unmasked as in 1929 when that avaricious ilk almost threw my beloved country into a communist revolution. At that time, a savior, a Democrat, FDR, pulled our great country back from a brink brought on by a lack of regulation and unchecked gluttony in the stock market. Now a sane and patriotic American will again put us on a path where the commonwealth of the nation and actual Christian values will be put ahead of short-sighted policies that promote the ravenous and insatiable pursuit of money.
Experience
DFAS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:41 PM
The TV talking heads blather about "experience" a great deal. My question is, how can a first-time U. S. president have any similar presidential "experience"? The job, leader of the free world and of the largest military power on earth, is unique. I think we should look less at some vague, undefined "experience" qualification and more at a candidate's demonstrated problem-solving ability and a demonstrated ability to think on his feet. A demonstrated ability to use lateral thinking (known in cliche as "thinking outside the box") would also be helpful.
Re: Experience
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:20 AM
I am looking for a President who has the willingness to work with others, is able to take the experts advice, and someone who has the ability to get people to work together.
First Debate
Defense Dept
Wed Oct 1, 2008 1:57 PM
The general rationale for either side is sorely missing much substance . The petty comments are more reason for the Congress to ignore the people and dump more taxes and spending on us. The Romans were mere amateurs when you consider their attempts at distracting the people from reality. The media is fully engaged and a poor choice for President will be made and all will suffer.
chauvenism
coe
Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:04 PM
I am increasingly unhappy at the continued show of sexism and chauvenism in this country, news media, and our federal government. The women of this country are not naive or inexperienced. I am a democrat and a liberal, but I am still disgusted by the comments made toward Gov. Palin. She doesn't act like a 'barbie doll" and she obviously is a loving family woman with strong family values. She deserves as much respect as the rest of the candidates. As far as McCain vs Obama, I think they are both bad for the country. For the first time ever, I can't bring myself to vote for anyone.
Re: chauvenism
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:43 AM
Re: chauvenism
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:04 AM
How about treating the candidates equally? I mean if Palin is a bad mother for not being there with her kids, what about the others? How can Obama be gone when he has two kids to raise? That is the double-standard being raised. The media does not like her so therefore they will do whatever is neccessary to destroy her. When the media say the same things about Obama or any other candidate for elected office then I will accept it as being consistent. Until then, the media only shows their bias.
Speaking of bias, I find it interesting that MSNBC continues to let Oberlin rant and rave against the republican nominees. Do the network executives not realize they have become compromised?
Re: chauvenism
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:02 PM
Re: chauvenism
DoD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 3:44 PM
OBAMA
USACE
Wed Oct 1, 2008 2:50 PM
if mr. obama was elected president, his far-left
liberal leaning socialist polices such as: taxes, health care and his anti-american rhetoric. mr. obama would ruin this country for decades to
come, and it would be very hard for this country
recover. an obama regime is the last thing this
country needs.
Re: OBAMA
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:56 AM
Change
DOA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 3:59 PM
What type of change? Change for change sake does nothing. Must have a reasonable plan for change; change government - how? with what - money will be so tight for the next 4 years. Change the people you surround yourself with?? Reach across party lines - have not seen any of that during the past year. What will the country be like with a Democrat President & Democrat Congress. Rather scary!!!!!!
President Obama
Treasury Dept.
Wed Oct 1, 2008 4:05 PM
Obama is the right person to lead this country. He is intelligent and smart and has the knowledge, trustworthiness, and experience to put this country back on track. He has a heart for people and will do all the good in making their lives much better than they have been in the last eight years. His past records show his compassion for helping people. Obama and Biden make a good team and will work good together for the betterment of this country. This country cannot stand another 4 years of Bush policies. We need a President like Obama who will put this country back in world standing as the strongest and most prosperous nation amongst other nations. This country needs to be looked at as a model to other countries again. Only Obama can provide what this country needs. God bless you Obama as our next President.
Re: President Obama
DOL
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:45 PM
Re: President Obama
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:53 PM
This organization has been implicated for voter fraud in Missouri, Ohio, Washington State and several others. They've been caught submitting literally thousands of fraudulent voter registrations. The House Financial Services Committee has recently been asked to conduct hearings on taxpayer fund abuse by ACORN.
Do you want a President who associates with this sort of corruption?
This was in my local paper
AF
Wed Oct 1, 2008 5:06 PM
I decided to find out just how many times since Sen. Obama came to Congress in January 2005 he and Sen. McCain voted for or against legislation that was signed into law by the president.
The results surprised me.
According to Project Vote Smart, an independent congressional watchdog that reports on congressional voting, Sen. Obama supported legislation signed by President Bush more often than Sen. McCain had!
Of the 50 major legislative bills sent to President Bush since January 2005, Sen. Obama supported legislation signed by President Bush 19 times, casting six votes against.
During the same period, Sen. McCain supported legislation signed by President Bush 17 times, casting five votes against.
(The other bills signed into law did so without a vote by either senator.) Surprised?
The cut and paste item above came from a local paper. It really makes you think.
Re: This was in my local paper
DOE
Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:25 PM
McCain all the way!
FAA
Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:32 PM
John McCain is the only candidate that understands that it is the over-regulation of the many facets of the economy that has been strangling great prosperity for all Americans. We need to de-regulate the banking system, transportation, and energy to allow for tremendous growth.
He would like us to invest in privatized social security, which would allow all Americans the chance to ride the ever climbing stock market and retire with lots of cash. He also believes in pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps. Too many people are wanting a handout.
John McCain is a self made man. Born the son of a poor Navy Admiral, he excelled at Annapolis, graduating near the top of his class. His time as a POW classifies him as a war hero, and I understand that after Hanoi he built himself up to the multi-millionaire that he is today. His 11 houses are the result of hard work.
You govt. employees should appreciate the chance he'll give you to try your skills in the private sector.
Re: McCain all the way!
DHS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 10:29 PM
Re: McCain all the way!
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 6:59 AM
Did you forget to put "NOT" at the end of your comment?
Re: McCain all the way!
FAA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:50 AM
(p.s. - it was opposite day when I wrote my comments)
Re: McCain all the way!
DHS
Thu Oct 2, 2008 10:56 PM
CommentS to the Recent Survey
USDA-FSIS
Wed Oct 1, 2008 7:53 PM
I was totally amazed to see today that 27% of Americans still think the worst prpresident in our history
is doing an "accaptable" job! How can that possibly be?
Can anyone doubt Mccain would be Bush III?
Comments about Obama and "socialism' and "left-wing" are hysterically funny and sad!
Can you not see the good ole USA needs, more than ever, a new FDR who is willing to lay to rest the "Free Market" graven idol we have falsely worshipped for 30 downhill years!
Re: CommentS to the Recent Survey
DOE
Wed Oct 1, 2008 8:45 PM
It's interesting that you think it's hysterical to call Obama left wing, if you really believe that you need way more help than anybody here can give you.
Re: CommentS to the Recent Survey
tso
Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:16 PM
Re: CommentS to the Recent Survey
DLA
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:02 AM
Obama/Biden 2008
DSCP
Thu Oct 2, 2008 7:29 AM
Okay, I know of GS-11s in my organization who have higher educations than Palin, but can not get promoted to the next level. She is a woman with a journalism degree who can't even get through an interview without embarrassing herself.
She is a ridiculous choice for a VP candidate and places a sideshow type of spotlight on the republican party. I think that if McCain truly cared about the state of the country he fought for, he would have made a better choice. Instead he tried to play with Americans heads and chose someone he thought would appeal to female voters when he should have chosen someone who could answer at the very least, the very basic questions she is being asked.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
DFAS
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:06 AM
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
faa
Thu Oct 2, 2008 8:44 AM
Regardless, based on the split viewpoints of us posters, it's gonna be one wild election night. And I won't be surprised if half the federal workforce calls in sick the following day.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
DFAS
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:17 AM
At my office, I don't think anyone is even planning to watch the debate, so I expect we'll all be here.
Re: Obama/Biden 2008
DoD
Fri Oct 3, 2008 3:01 PM
ARTICLE FROM CNN
DOD
Thu Oct 2, 2008 9:28 AM
Here's another opinion:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/01/beck.future/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Poll results posted
Federal Appeals Court
Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:03 AM
HATCH ACT???????
I do NOT approve of all the "POLLS" you are reporting. I do not have a "DOG" in this fight but....It appears that you might like to DIRECT THE THOUGHTS of government workers! How do we know the 'RESULTS" are accurate?
To be honest...I MAKE MY ON DECISIONS...I do not need POLLS!
Re: http://fedsmith.com/headline/related/2539
DOS
Thu Oct 2, 2008 11:22 AM
Re: http://fedsmith.com/headline/related/2539
Does fedsmith plan to make a habit of linking to sites like worldnetdaily.com, whose views represent the few on the reactionary fringe?
Sarah Palin and John McCain
NAMI
Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:35 PM
O'Bama's child like grimacing and at times deer in the headlight look. In ability to do anything without a teleprompter makes me doubt his ability to be presedential. He appears to want to govern by consensus. Judges should be appointed to interpret the law and not to legislate which I believe is Senator O'bama's direction. John McCain gave more for his country than most people have to give. He has the experience and tenacity to do a good job. Sarah Palin as governor has more experience than O'bama has gained in his two years running for president.
Why has there been a change?
DOJ
Thu Oct 2, 2008 12:58 PM
If all these polls are accurate? Sounds like McCain had the lead to lose and he's lost it; that is, if you take this or any poll seriously. Remember the late stages of the 2004 election? It was looking good for Kerry the last few days, especially the Zogby poll; the rest is history. Like it or not, the only "poll" that really matters is the one on Election Day. The rest are just fodder for the media and campaign managers.
Polls
NAVICP
Fri Oct 3, 2008 10:03 AM
What amazes me is the concentration by the media, politicians, and spokesmen for the candidates on the word EXPERIENCE. In a nutshell the only "experience" three of the four candidates have is sitting in the Senate. At least Palin has managed a city and a state as well as a national guard and malitia. That is more "experience" than the other three put together. What am I missing here? And I totally agree with the retired postal service clerk in Mantua, NJ; the American people have never been more "stupid" and "undereducated" than they are right now. We have problems.
Veterans Benefits
Dept of Veterans lAffairs
Fri Oct 3, 2008 12:42 PM
I believe the past administration could have done more for our Veterans. I see the McCain campaign is saying they are putting our Veterns first in their health care issues but it is one thing to talk the talk. Can he and his team walk the walk for their health care.
Bail Out
HUD
Fri Oct 3, 2008 4:14 PM
If a Jr. Senator like Barack Obama can come on the scene and raise $60 milliion dollars in one month just for a campaign he most definitely have the wisdom to get this country out of debt. I say give him a chance.
If 22 countries can see that Barack Obama would be favorable to restore America's image again I say give him a chance.
Lastly, I still haven't heard any policies that John McCain would offer besides the same as George Bush policies. When Barack was overseas McCain had plenty of time to share with us what he was going to do different and what did he do spent all his time going negative on Barack. What is he still doing? Trying to come up with all kind of political gimmicks instead of policies. And everytime you hear McCain talk about government his favorite word is Barack wants big government and he thinks the opposite which means all you McCain government employees will be without a job. I voted Republican for the last couple of years this year I'm voting Democrat.
Re: Bail Out
DOD
Sat Oct 4, 2008 7:20 AM
It's interesting that you complain about the McCain campaign's negative advertising but neglect to tell us that the Obama campaign has been engaging in the same negativity. You need to drop your double standard if you want to be able to see things objectively.
big spenders myth
DoD
Sun Oct 5, 2008 11:32 AM
A few years ago I saw a graph that charted the deficits that were caused under each president over the last thiry+ years. It presented a very interesting picture of what party was in fact the big spender.
Any chance you have access to that chart and can share with the readers?
Obama's lead
dcma
Tue Oct 7, 2008 9:54 AM
Please set aside all opinion's, all skin color and accept for a minute or three that McCain is not Bush III and just look at the information that is available on who, what and where BHO is from, look at his history and what little he has done since elected as a senator, look at who he has been associated with his entire public life, espesially who he has been involved with in Cook county. As an Illinois resident we have seen and we know this man is a slickster, a crook and and a domestic threat, just look at the information before you vote and hopefully you will do the right thing and not vote for this horrible piece of excretement.
Re: Obama's lead
AF
Tue Oct 7, 2008 11:24 AM
Re: Obama's lead
FedSmith.com
Tue Oct 7, 2008 2:19 PM
Obama's lead
dcma
Tue Oct 7, 2008 9:56 AM
Please set aside all opinion's, all skin color and accept for a minute or three that McCain is not Bush III and just look at the information that is available on who, what and where BHO is from, look at his history and what little he has done since elected as a senator, look at who he has been associated with his entire public life, especially who he has been involved with in Cook county. As an Illinois resident we have seen and we know this man is a slickster, a crook and and a domestic threat, just look at the information before you vote and hopefully you will do the right thing and not vote for this horrible piece of excretement.
Sad Day in America
DOJ
Wed Oct 8, 2008 9:58 AM
This is so disturbing that Americans would even consider a candidate who has racial and terrorist ties plus the fact that he wants to introduce socialism. Obama will bring change alright. Is this the best we have in America?
Re: Sad Day in America
BoP
Wed Oct 8, 2008 12:08 PM
Re: Sad Day in America
dod
Wed Oct 8, 2008 6:10 PM
On the other hand, it is reasonable to expect Obama to want to introduce socialism, since socialism is essentially liberalism on steriods.
Re: Sad Day in America
NCA
Thu Oct 9, 2008 10:08 AM
Re: Sad Day in America
dod
Thu Oct 9, 2008 6:40 PM
Re: Sad Day in America
DON
Mon Oct 27, 2008 2:04 PM
Do you really want Obama's real change?
Forest Service
Thu Oct 9, 2008 12:28 PM
If people want real change, then Obama is the one; Question is Obama's judgement; he is supported by people like Wright and Bill Ayers (50 million dollars). Forget the fact that Bill Ayers was one of the founders of the Weather Underground who bombed buildings, set fire to judge's house, etc. That was 40 years ago. In Nov 2006 Ayers went to World Education Forum in Caracas hosted by Hugo Chavez. Look it up. Ayers is a professor of education in Chicago; He's the author or editor of 15 books. Chicago's current mayor, Richard M. Daley, has employed Ayers as a teacher trainer for Chicago's public schools and consulted him on the city's education-reform plans. Ayers was elected vice-president for curriculum for the 25,000-member AERA. NY Times - "I don't regret setting bombs, I feel we didn't do enough." Back to Obama's judgement. Is this the change you want?
Re: Do you really want Obama's real change?
VA
Thu Oct 9, 2008 2:40 PM
PRESIDENTIAL CANIDATES
NGA
Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:04 AM
I think that McCain is too far behind time and would be a set back for the country. Obama is from a new generation and brings a new generation of voters. Let it go man, please. You probably don't even know how to turn on a computer.
Re: PRESIDENTIAL CANIDATES
DON
Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:38 PM
NOBAMA
VHA
Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:53 AM
I find it hard to believe that someone who claims to be a specialist would engage in such unprofessional name slurring. Reading your comment gave me a bad taste in my mouth, and absolutely no respect for you as a person.
mccain---obama
ex dhs
Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:31 PM
I want to vote for "the other guy," but there really isn't one. I am afraid of Sen Obama, very afraid. He says he has severed relations with Rev W, and with all those elements of which the thinking public disapproves. I've just retired, and it is going to be tight going; I may need to temp, and I am sorely afraid my money is going to "be shared with others." Do you know what a Chicago Community Organizer does? He ensures that the folks get out and vote---and vote the 'right' way. I will vote; I believe it is my civic duty. I would rather vote for a Condi/Powell ticket, or many others I could think of. I'll probably vote Mccain/Palin. This is our 3rd try to get a woman elected to the Presidency/VP, and it's time. I'd feel better and less afraid.
Presidential Poll
DLA
Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:56 PM
I cannot believe some of the clear out and out racism I see in some of these comments. We are all government workers of the (United States of America) so if it exsists in our world it must be 10 to 20 fold out there in the private sector, this stuff is very SCARY!!! Sounds like some are ready to get physical...its ashame! When will we ever let racism die?