Sheila D. wrote on Sep 23, 2008 9:19 AM:
PAT, You're joking right? About the Jerome Corsi book actually containing anything more than Drudge style political falsehoods. That's probably where that quack spouting the Muslim smears got his info.
You people are incredible. No wonder people regard Coos Bay as a bunch of uneducated rednecks. Thanks a lot!
To the cowardly, unqualified to vote, no-namer who deliberately spreads falsehoods about Obama being Muslim ........ Grow UP already.
Not that theres anything wrong with being Muslim wrote on Sep 8, 2008 9:30 AM:
Barack Hussein Obama, is an Arabic name. The name Barack is a derivation of "Barak" -- the horse that took the prophet Muhammad on his flight into heaven. Obama has described his mother as a Christian, but Newsweek recently noted she had eschewed her parents’ faith in favor of secular humanism. Obama's mother registered him in school as a Muslim. He even writes about how was required to spending time each week praying with Muslim students and studying the Koran.
The Times report, published on March 16, 2008, revealed:
A close boyhood friend of Obama, Zulfin Adi, said Obama "was a Muslim. He went to the mosque."
Obama's first-grade teacher at a Catholic school, Israella Dharmawan, said: "Barry (Barack's nickname) was Muslim. He was registered as a Muslim because his father was Muslim."
In the third grade, Obama transferred to a public school, where he was also registered as a Muslim. At the school, Muslim students attended weekly religion lessons about Islam.
Obamas machine wrote on Sep 8, 2008 8:12 AM:
Just finished David Freddoso’s book “The case Against Obama”.
Although I have tried to research Obama and his past, I have neither the contacts nor the expertise to root out all the details online myself.
This book does it for me, listing facts that I was not able to uncover not being an investigative reporter and not being from Chicago.
I am frightened for the future of our country.
I believe there is corruption in our government, but certainly not at the magnitude of Chicago.
We need to get a reasonably responsible man in the Whitehouse; McCain says he will stop earmark spending and I think he is an honorable man and will endeavor to do so.
If Obama gets in, I’m not certain that he will not create jobs and put unqualified people in position to drain from the American taxpayers to give to his friends and family (from all over the world); jobs they are neither qualified or eligible to have.
Obama has done absolutely nothing to stop the corruption in Chicago - - politics makes strange bedfellows.
Esya wrote on Sep 6, 2008 2:57 AM:
To compare today's presidential duties to those of the days of Lincoln is ridiculous. Sure there was a war--but there were not airplanes, atomic bombs, or anything called a World War.
If you want to see what you get when you elect an ill prepared president you need only look at our current one. Sadly, neither being a POW nor a governor of a state prepares one for the job. Biden is the only one with the knowledge of foreign affairs to perform adequately in that area, and frankly I think none of them have the economic expertise that we need.
brittney is right wrote on Sep 5, 2008 4:01 PM:
Brittney, you are right. It's not right to say that Palin is not qualified to be President because she was only a governor. And remember, she was on the Wasilla city council for 4 years and mayor for 8.
Indeed, Reagan was a governor for 8 years.
Clinton was Arkansas Attorney General for 2 years and Governor for a total of 12 years.
Lincoln, whose experience was questioned by his opponents, was 8 years in the Illinois House and a U.S Representative for two years, similar to Obam's experience.
Palin's experience is not and should not be an issue. It's the policy proposals offered by McCain/Palin versus those of Obama/Biden that should people should use as the deciding factors on who to vote for.
Brittney wrote on Sep 4, 2008 3:23 PM:
With all the liberal bashing about Palin only being a governor why isn't anyone talking about Bill Clinton (only a governor), or Ronald Reagan (only a governor). I think this is really about a bunch of sexists (mostly men) that can't fathom a powerful, intelligent and effective woman as VP. GROW UP LITTLE BOYS this is 2008!
Zig Zag wrote on Sep 3, 2008 6:55 PM:
You guys can get your papers from Obama and have a high time
Chucker wrote on Sep 2, 2008 10:13 PM:
I won't buy into the lies from either party; I'm writing in Ron Paul for President.
There's an old saying: Choosing the lesser of two evils and you're still choosing evil.
Think about it
Patty Manais wrote on Sep 2, 2008 3:02 PM:
I agree with Jason...and if he 'smokes weed', I am on the same page with him.
Tag Ur it wrote on Sep 2, 2008 12:52 PM:
Maybe the Libraries will double check their computers for the crazies like Jason who smoke thier weed and don't have lives and are so paranoid that they think that everyone is watching them as they write their letters and their blogs about hating America and hating the President and loving Socialist agendas and wishing that we could be more like Canada or France, yeah that's it, be just like France or where is it that Soros and Huffington is from?
Jason wrote on Sep 2, 2008 9:08 AM:
One thing we can count on. We can point out the lies to war. We can point out the debt. We can point out the poor getting poorer and the rich getting richer. We can point out corporate media control. We can point out the taxes on the middle class and the breaks for the rich that only trickle it over to the rich but middle class republicans will always vote against their own best interests for the sole purpose of loyalty to their clan.
Jim wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:15 PM:
Having taken the advice of a couple of folks on here I went to Obama's website.
For healthcare there are a lot of promises but again, how will this be paid?
Something else he supports which is not good...."Obama will require that all children have health care coverage. Obama will expand the number of options for young adults to get coverage, including allowing young people up to age 25 to continue coverage through their parents' plans." Age 25???? WHY?
Liberals like to say that conservatives dont want to cover children, yet in reality conservatives dont want to count 25 year olds as CHILDREN. So every time you hear how Conservatives dont want kids to have coverage, keep in mind that it is because the definition of a "child" that liberals would like to adhere to goes all the way up to age 25.
THAT notion is ridiculous. Obama will have to do better than that.
Jim wrote on Sep 1, 2008 6:08 PM:
Obama is an articulate, intelligent man with an excellent education. He has made some good choices and some bad. Among the bad is his choice of associates over the years.
What I do not like about Obama is that he sounds a LOT like John Kerry did..."I have a plan" Where are the details? I will give the guy a chance but I want details, not just hugs and love and promises of $1000 for every American.
One other thing is how is he going to pay for all of the things he says we will have (universal health care for example)? If you think taxes will not go up then think again.
I am willing to give him a chance but let's have some details!
laurie wrote on Sep 1, 2008 11:41 AM:
If you go to Barack Obama's web site, he will tell you everything you want to know about him and what he is running on. Check out the tax cuts he wants for us. With McCain only the rich keep a nice tax cut.
Gerry wrote on Aug 31, 2008 5:16 PM:
Wow.. What a variety of views. The one most interesting asks "who is John McCain/McBush" As the author of the letter wrote, Why not go to any good search engine and check him out. You will find he is a guy who adulted with his current wife while his then wife struggled to recover from an auto accident that left her in desporate physical condition. He offered up his current wife as a contestant in the "womans nude show" at the Sturgis motorcycle ralley, he has continually voted against womans rights issues in the senate, he promises to put judges on the supreme court who will overturn womans right to choose. He has continually voted against veterans health care and education rights, he is 72 years old with many health problems and yet choses a "beauty queen" to run our country in the event of his demise while in office (if he's elected) and thats only party of who John McCain is.
wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:19 PM:
Hey Jason, you really need spell check.
Why don't you try "Google-ing"
William Jefferson (D)LA
wrote on Aug 31, 2008 1:16 PM:
Jason~ Googlie Googlie Gooo Gooo
Al the Pal wrote on Aug 31, 2008 8:24 AM:
You actually expect to call the White House, at any time of the day, and get an intelligent person to answer?
I think I gotta lie down!
sacrificial lamb wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:35 AM:
An “Alaskan Bible Belt” mayor
From a town the size of Coquille
May be just one heart beat from becoming
The person behind the wheel
Though I’m sure she’s a very nice person
And, for Alaska, a fine governor, too
With the other available choices
Is this the best McCain could do?
She still supports Bush’s agenda
Like McCain, she’s just more of the same
Is she best if it’s time to take over
Or does her selection seem lame?
So with global conflicts abounding
And when seeds of destruction are sowed
Sarah might be looking up answers
In Walissa’s municipal code
Sorry Mimi wrote on Aug 30, 2008 11:25 AM:
Nice rhyme but one heartbeat from the most powerful person on Earth is no place for a 2 year Gov. of the 47th most populated state and Mayor of a town like Port Orford. This choice not only should be an insult to every QUALIFIED Republican woman, but also shows the complete lack of judgement by MCCain.
Mimi Evans Loseship... wrote on Aug 30, 2008 7:16 AM:
Sarah Palin...
Thank you for accepting the invite for VP.
You have made the election of Obama a sure thing.
Why?
Because you are completely inexperienced and just a 72 year old heartbeat away from the the Presidency.
Mayor of Wasilla? Nice job but you did leave the town saddled with 20 million in debt.
All 9 thousand residents.
Governor of Alaska?
For 2 years?
McCain has been running for President longer than that!
I would say more but her .gov.alaska pages have been scrubbed.
Really.
So has her Wiki entry.
Really.
Her husband works for BP oil.
She has never had a real job.
And no, being a runner up in the Miss Alaska Pageant does not count.
Oh...
She is currently under investigation for tampering and and unlawful firing.
This woman also speaks in tongues...
Can you say Assembly of God?
Eeeuuuwwwww....
steve wrote on Aug 29, 2008 10:35 PM:
I must agree military service does not qualify anyone for President but having no military service should be an immediate disqualifacation. When your life is in harms way should you have someone in charge with no idea? Lets also remember that Both Candidates are Politicians and hope they can do 10% of what they say they will do.
Mimi Evans Winship wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:50 PM:
A lady will ride the elephant
Into St. Paul next week
At the side of our Republican candidate.
At last she’s “the one we seek”.
A strong and confident woman
With her feet planted firm on the ground.
We’ve been looking for her for a long time.
Our hope for her Is profound.
Ladies-in-waiting rejoice!
McCain made the perfect choice!
Jason wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:43 PM:
Citizen, They HAVE to join the military. There ARE no jobs. My Nephew had to after finding out a job will not support a young man just out of school. They kept them awake for 2 days to break them down. They lied to them saying that Russia invaded Georgia when the truth is, Georgia launched a midnight attack on S. Ossentia first. Russia came to their defence! Now I learn that Cheney had his guy with Saakashvili 4 days before hand. Wake up! These people/things are lying to us!
Jason wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:28 PM:
Trisha, They don't want to bother to know. They trust their government to do everything in their own best interest. They trust the corporate news to shoot straight. They will vote against themselves and us.
I hear that my sources are supposed to be biased when the oppisite is the truth. My sources care about we the people. Their sources manipulate and deceive.
Thanks.
Jason wrote on Aug 29, 2008 2:23 PM:
Wow, On the left, there's is no leaning other than showing the facts of the destruction the republican party is thrusting on us. The corruption Rove is orchastrating is mind numbing. The party is using judges to oust honest people from their appointed offices and more! War...oil!
Google news Governor Don Siegelman Look at what they did to him. Democracy is dead. fascism is alive.
On the right is deception and lies. Controll and theivery.
wrote on Aug 29, 2008 5:57 AM:
Trisha, there is a 3rd party candidate to debate the corporate elite and ask questions like why does the government continue to spend our children's future?
That is the Libertarian candidate for president Bob Barr.
Citizen wrote on Aug 28, 2008 10:38 PM:
I have heard the lame change speeches from so many candidates. The Democrats love their young voters. Get them before the get a real job or get married. Get them before the join the military. Get them while they are still rebelling against their parents. It looks like we are not going to learn anything from history. When you ignore or are ignorant of history you will repeat it. Anarchists are in for some fun.
Joe Sixpack wrote on Aug 28, 2008 12:13 PM:
If you want to be tops in your class go to a small school
Trisha wrote on Aug 28, 2008 9:57 AM:
Thank you James, Samuel and Jason for your educated comments. I thought I was alone. Why can't everyone see who controls the media and how they manipulate it? I wish there was a third party candidate up to the challenge to face off against the corporate elite who actually control everything.
TATS wrote on Aug 28, 2008 8:40 AM:
OBAMA ALL the way...At least he speaks the truth. Unlike McCain, when he answers ??'s his reply is "I will have to get back to you on that"... or I am a POW... BFD!!! OBAMA has my vote! As for all the Red Necks I agree they need to get their head out of the sand. IT IS TIME for CHANGE...McCain will be the same as we have now. We the people can't afford another 4 years. OBAMA will speak tonight..maybe some of you Red Necks can watch and learn something about the man.OBAMA is not Muslim!! I don't even know why people think that! Why because of his name.. GIVE me A Break!!! VOTE OBAMA for PRESIDENT!!!!
WOW wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:10 AM:
It's nice to know where Jason is spoon fed all of his left leaning ideas.
I am surprised that he shared his source.
Pat wrote on Aug 28, 2008 7:01 AM:
Mr. Observer I'd recommend "The Obama Nation" as the book to read. All the facts in it are either Obama's own words or verifiable. It is the NUMBER 1 NY Times Best Seller (so it must be good). You may learn something you don't want to admit to yourself but please try to be intellectually honest and open-minded and don't simply follow the Stalinists over the cliff.
Pat wrote on Aug 28, 2008 6:56 AM:
More accusations from liberals without anything to back them up. You liberals really must be frustrated with your Marxist candidate that really doesn't know anything about leading, doesn't have any experience and hasn't consistently stood for anything but killing babies. What a bunch of sheep.
Daniel L. Baumann wrote on Aug 27, 2008 10:20 PM:
Anyone who has any doubts about Senator Obama can come on down to the Demcratic HQ @ the PV Mall. The wonderful people there can answer your questions about our next president of the USA. Do you want a change in this country or do you really want another 4 years of "buisness as usual" that we currently getting from the Bush Administration......
Jason wrote on Aug 27, 2008 9:44 PM:
Google Project Censored. Learn who's pulling on the strings...
These ten big media organizations are the main source of news for most Americans. Their corporate ties require us to continually scrutinize the quality of their news for bias. Disney owns ABC so we wonder how the board of Disney reacts to negative news about their board of directors friends such as Halliburton or Boeing. We see board members with connections to Ford, Kraft, and Kimberly-Clark who employ tens of thousands of Americans. Is it possible that the U.S. workforce receives only the corporate news private companies want them to hear? Do we collectively realize that working people in the U.S. have longer hours, lower pay and fewer benefits than their foreign counterparts? If these companies control the media, they control the dissemination of news turning the First Amendment on its head by protecting corporate interests over people.
Gene wrote on Aug 27, 2008 8:40 PM:
Richard, you can see by some of these comments that you are dealing with true Red Necks. Their creed is to repeat anything that is said on a talk show by the true idiots of this country. By-the-way, those idiots aren't really dumb, they know how to stir up the stupid and make big pay checks off their unending devotion. And, the more ridiculous it sounds the more the Red Necks believe it. Good luck Richard. Unless you have a way to put these people back in school and make them learn to read, you're wasting your computer bits trying to explain, or make sense of their comments.
Samuel wrote on Aug 27, 2008 5:23 PM:
James, I could not agree with you more on this Man! It is about time that someone else with common sense respond to these stories.
When I vote for the third party, I know that they will probably not be the winner, but at least I will be able to sleep at night knowing that my vote did not place this country more in danger then it already is! I wonder if either one of these candidates understands that with a lot of power, comes a lot of responsibility!!! Just something that should be thought about on November 4th. As far as change goes, the only change that anyone is going to see is the Butt that sits in that damned chair in the oval office. That is the only change that has been seen and it is probably the only change anyone will ever see in this lifetime.
To Richard wrote on Aug 27, 2008 4:54 PM:
knowlage is power and the only fear I see in these posts is the fear of change. Uneducated or "undereducated" whites in this country THINK they are on top of the heap, they think the repugs actually care about THEM. They fear that if a 1/2 black man is elected POTUS, they will no longer be on "top". They can't see that the man they fear is the candidate who can lift this country (and them) back to the status we once had. McWomanhater won't. BTW great letter.
Who is John McCain He scares me. wrote on Aug 27, 2008 4:46 PM:
I don't know John McCain or what he stands for. Who is this guy? What has he done? He wasn't born in the US? We haven't heard much about him in the news. He could have PTSD from his time in the military. How could we vote for a man we know nothing about? Did he write a book about himself? I don't trust him. He scares me.
NB wrote on Aug 27, 2008 1:59 PM:
You can read read read all you want and still not learn the TRUTH about anyone.....AND I can write a book about myself and make you think I am anyone I WANT TO BE not who I really am. So please quit with the advise to read Obamas book to find out "WHO HE REALLY IS AND WHAT HE IS ALL ABOUT" Most autobiographys are half fictional and half made up anyway, but can be fun to read, IF THE PERSON WRITING IT IS NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, IF he is then be really careful about what part of the story you are believing...
James wrote on Aug 27, 2008 11:09 AM:
McCain, Obama... neither will make the changes we need. Its the same old song and dance. Neither is supportive of the common folk, how could they be?
Both cater to the elite rich who fund their campaigns. Both bow down to the CFR and other think tank groups. Both have blood ties to the current monarchy that has been ruling America way to long.
Read and watch all the propaganda you want, but you wont find the change you are really looking for.
Cindy wrote on Aug 27, 2008 7:54 AM:
Barack Obama’s official campaign blogger, Sam Graham-Felsen, has an interesting professional background. He was a writer for the Socialist Viewpoint before moving to the Obama campaign.
Just An Observer wrote on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM:
To "Yawn": Take the time to find out for yourself what Obama is about. Read his book "The Audacity Of Hope". There's your answer. Geez, is everyone in America too lazy to dig up what a guy says about what he's about? If you can't read and study a situation, DON'T VOTE.
My conclusion is that Obama is a non-ideological pragmatic centrist. If someone with an extreme rightist viewpoint reads his book, they will see something else. The more liberal side of America won't find Obama to be a "true believer" either. However if we are to marginalize the extremes and get back to bipartisanship, Obama will be a good horse to back.
Fred wrote on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM:
I agree with Yawn I am getting tired of someone telling me what to watch and what to think. as for Obama's book I to could write a book about myself and all the things I want to claim for my glory. I am not happy with either one running for President but we have to be careful and read and study to make a good choice.
to yawn wrote on Aug 26, 2008 5:16 PM:
Yawn,
Your comments point out the very reason you can't seem to find out what it is he is running on; your own laziness. That explains the "yawn". It's not about who not to listen to. But if you, as you insist to do, only listen to what/whom you want to, you will only hear that one side. That's the equivalent of dozing to the drone of an ipod and amounts to more than just laziness. That's ignorance.
Mr. Wilson's letter points out something very valuable; the importance of information. Obama's self-penned books give the most insight. His campaign website offers much more info.
Thank you, Mr. Wilson
YAWN wrote on Aug 26, 2008 4:50 PM:
I'm certainly getting tired of being told what to read, what channel not to watch, or what radio broadcaster not to listen to.
When is SOMEONE, even Barack himself going to tell us what it is that he running on instead of what he is running from?
to richard wrote on Aug 26, 2008 4:46 PM:
U R scared aren't cha?
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