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Sticking to the issues
| Tue, 09-16-2008 - 7:53am |
While McCain/Palin continue their political campaign of distract and react, I would like to try to focus the attention of voters on the issues.
The economy is in deep do-do.
The political state in Iraq has made little if any progress during the time of the so-called surge. Though violence has subsided somewhat, the three sides there still are at odds and are no closer to reconciling their differences than they were before the surge. Anytime, the civic war there could heat up again. Probably after the upcoming election it will.
Health care costs continue to rise, along with the cost of everything.
We have $10-12 billion dollars to spend every month in Iraq, yet those folks have a stash of money from their oill sales. Why are they not using that money to pay for our services there?
If we can waste that money there, why can we not spend a few dollars helping the Americans who have been hurt by Hurricane Ike? Our response there seems similar to the Katrina fiasco.
These are all issues that we need to be focused on as we head into the stretch run of the presidential race.
The big question to be asked is, are you better off today than you were before George W. Bush took office? John McCain is the voice of status quo. If you like what Bush has done for our country, then vote for McCain.
On the other hand, if you want change, you must vote for Obama.
The economy is in deep do-do.
The political state in Iraq has made little if any progress during the time of the so-called surge. Though violence has subsided somewhat, the three sides there still are at odds and are no closer to reconciling their differences than they were before the surge. Anytime, the civic war there could heat up again. Probably after the upcoming election it will.
Health care costs continue to rise, along with the cost of everything.
We have $10-12 billion dollars to spend every month in Iraq, yet those folks have a stash of money from their oill sales. Why are they not using that money to pay for our services there?
If we can waste that money there, why can we not spend a few dollars helping the Americans who have been hurt by Hurricane Ike? Our response there seems similar to the Katrina fiasco.
These are all issues that we need to be focused on as we head into the stretch run of the presidential race.
The big question to be asked is, are you better off today than you were before George W. Bush took office? John McCain is the voice of status quo. If you like what Bush has done for our country, then vote for McCain.
On the other hand, if you want change, you must vote for Obama.

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That does not matter.
Are you referring to the babies that the "lefties who care" want the right to kill? Or are you referring to the babies who are born alive that "Obama, who cares" wants to refuse medical care for if the attempts to kill it fail? Or are you referring to the toddlers that "Obama, who cares" wants to teach sex ed to? Just curious.
Canned crud. Open it up, sling it out and see if there are enough gullible dupes out there to gulp it down.
You cannot have it both ways--if Obama is a Muslim, how on earth to use the Jeremiah Wright angle?!
A Marxist? Do you even know the meaning of the word?
The links are contemptible and NOT proof of anything but hate-mongering. And that "retired, widely respected professional"? Presumably you refer to "Beckwith". Who is Beckwith? Well, he doesn't really want us to know. "The 69-year-old said he is retired as a software engineer and lives alone. He said he started a Web site in 2005 "because I don't play golf." His initial goal was to take swats at the liberal left....Beckwith said he built a Web site that features hundreds of pages of material intended to undermine Obama. "If 20 percent of what's on my Web site is true, this guy is a clear and present danger," Beckwith said. ....Beckwith speaks with pride about his research — much of which he credits to an unnamed "colleague" in Europe — and to his extensive Obama files."
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008023662_rumors29.html
Wow. In the world of scholarly research, red flags would be hitting the ground, all the way from motivation (self-admitted to "take swats at the liberal left") to the "if 20% were true" wording to the "unnamed colleague".
I am massively underwhelmed by the integrity and credibility of your source.
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our right all of us that care about babies, toddler, children, and the eldery are scary. I, mean, with those on the other side not caring if they starve to death as long as they get to keep their money caring people would be scary.
<<< Are you referring to the babies that the "lefties who care" want the right to kill? Or are you referring to the babies who are born alive that "Obama, who cares" wants to refuse medical care for if the attempts to kill it fail? Or are you referring to the toddlers that "Obama, who cares" wants to teach sex ed to? Just curious.
*** Please show me posts were any of us have said we don't care about the issue of abortion, and just want" the right to kill"??
I’m sorry, you must have been referring to the “life-saving” abortion procedures that the left is so passionate about.
*** If abortion is illegal they will still occur but more people will die.
Actually, less people will die…and most of them will be innocent babies.
*** It's real easy to say, "don't have an abortion, BUT when that baby does get here your on your own".
I know that liberals don’t understand the concept, but there is such a thing as personal responsibility. And who’s fault is it that her family isn���t supportive of her or that she’s sleeping with guys casually? But even then, she’s still not “on her own”…we all provide our tax money to help her feed and take care of her kid.
*** After all, you should have planned better,right? Makes no sense, but again no surprise!
Aah…so you support irresponsibility over planning and personal responsibility. No surprise!
*** The right also says," you can just put your babies up for adoption". The problem with this is there are over 4 million babies aborted every year (some of those with severe disabilities) and there will never be enough families willing to adopt that many children.
Do you have actual stats to go with that bit of propaganda?
*** Does this mean it's OK to have an abortion,NO!
Great! Welcome on board!
*** Does this mean that we, as a society, need to work to reduce abortions and unplanned pregnancies, YES! Putting your hands over your eyes and ignoring the situation will do, nothing.
“Work to reduce?” Is that like making abortion available on demand, without parental consent and paid for by taxpayers?
*** Again, please show me were Obama wants to teach toddlers about sex ed!
Do you really think a 5 year old needs “comprehensive sex education” on “preventing sexually transmitted infections” and “ the transmission and spread of HIV?”
The Full Text Of S.B. 99 Included Changes That Would Offer Sex Education To Children Beginning In Kindergarten. "Each class or course in comprehensive sex education offered in any of grades K through 12 shall include instruction on the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including the prevention, transmission and spread of HIV." (S.B. 99: Illinois Senate Health And Human Services Committee, Passed, 7-4-0, 3/6/03, Obama Voted Yea)
http://www.johnmccain.com/informing/news/PressReleases/137df2ef-785f-4172-b9ee-91dc78a715a9.htm
http://article.nationalreview.com/print/?q=NzI3ZDUzOTE0ZThlMTU3MTY0MDI4ZTY0MTZhY2I2MGY=
*** My son is aware, at 3 yrs old, that his penis is a penis and a vagina is a vagina.
How cosmopolitan.
*** I don't believe in teaching him cute name for his genitals and making him feel ashamed of his body.
Oprah has a “cute name” for her genitals. Does that make her ashamed of her body? ; )
*** My daughter(she's 13 years old) is very knowledgeable about the reproductive system, sex, and birth control. I can guarantee that she will not be pregnant, or have any children, at 17 years old.
“Guarantee”…ROFL!!! Heads up! Life has a way of surprising you.
*** Sex and the human body are NOT something to be ashamed of! There is ,and will always be a, open dialogue in our home at all times.
Hopefully, unlike with Obama’s bill, it will be age appropriate.
I’m sorry, you must have been referring to the “life-saving” abortion procedures that the left is so passionate about.
And you sure want to force your views on others and control their bodies. So is it less government unless you disagree??
Obama is not a Muslim. That urban legend has been de-bunked a hundred times.
Besides, in America, there is no religious test for public office. There is NO LAW that says a Muslim can not run for office, but that's a moot point, because Obama is not a Muslim.
Stop getting your news from World Nut Daily.
<<< I’m sorry, you must have been referring to the “life-saving” abortion procedures that the left is so passionate about.
*** And you sure want to force your views on others and control their bodies. So is it less government unless you disagree??
No, the equation is much simpler than that…don’t kill innocent human life. Besides, The government already controls your body. If you don’t mind them giving you rights and protections why would you deny them to someone else…like a baby?
<<< Actually, less people will die…and most of them will be innocent babies.
*** How so?? Back alley coat hanger abortions just mean that the women will die too.
Right…and I guess that you’re one of those people who believe that fewer people will do drugs if they’re legalized. LOL!
<<< I know that liberals don’t understand the concept, but there is such a thing as personal responsibility. And who’s fault is it that her family isn’t supportive of her or that she’s sleeping with guys casually? But even then, she’s still not “on her own”…we all provide our tax money to help her feed and take care of her kid.
*** I have always been responsible for myself and my family~~~TYVM! I am also not naive enough to think that everyone started on the same level playing field. She is taking responsibility for her action, but since you don't agree with it ,then it's not good enough for you.
Really? She’s being “responsible” by killing her child because it’s inconvenient? Boy, I sure hope she doesn’t become “responsible” when the kid is two or three.
*** You ASSUME that she is sleeping around with guys "casually."
YOU said that she was “on her own.” I presume that was because the father was out of the picture…which usually means the weren’t in a real relationship.
*** So, did Palin's daughter sleep around causally or is that exclusive to people you don't agree with?
I presume that is wasn’t casual because they’re intending to get married.
*** You may provide tax money but you itch and moan and don't want to.
I’m happy to do my part…as long as the wayward women are dong their part, which is NOT killing their children.
<<< unrang…so you support irresponsibility over planning and personal responsibility. No surprise!
*** When the baby is here, you know the one you wanted her to have, the bell is rung and can't be undone so what do you suggest??
Um…that she take care of it and raise it? Just speculating though.
<<< “Work to reduce?” Is that like making abortion available on demand, without parental consent and paid for by taxpayers?
*** No it means teaching girls, and boys, life has more to offer if the do not become pregnant!
For many women, that’s a goal in life. Say, you’re not a Palin-hater, are you?
*** Having programs that help them to fulfill their dreams and life goals. Girls are more likely to get pregnant if the don't feel like their life is going anywhere.
Vote McCain and tell those women-hating feminists where to “go.”
<<< Do you really think a 5 year old needs “comprehensive sex education” on “preventing sexually transmitted infections” and “ the transmission and spread of HIV?”
*** Wow it must be true since McCain said so.
Aah…denial. You asked for proof, I gave you proof and now all that’s left is denial. Pretty pathetic.
<<< How cosmopolitan.
*** No, it's just responsible and intelligent parenting.
Other’s manage without the medical anatomy lesson for their young children.
<<< Oprah has a “cute name” for her genitals. Does that make her ashamed of her body? ; )
*** Oprah has body image issue as is evident by her consent weight increase and decrease. Thanks for proving my point though.
She has issues because she like to eat and she’s fat…not because she named her vagina “Vajayjay.”
<<< “Guarantee”…ROFL!!! Heads up! Life has a way of surprising you
*** I believe is suppling BC for my daughter in the form of the depo shot. Is she on it now, NO!
Aah…the old I put my daughter on “birthcontrol” that she’s NOT on. Sounds very effective. BTW, is the depo shot 100% effective? I sure hope so.
*** She is more of a book worm and is with us most of the time. She doesn't go out with friend without us there because none of her friends parents are interested in taking them anywhere and they are to young to wonder around on their own. If she starts high school and does the "going out thing" she will start depo and be provided with condoms. Do I want her to have sex.HECK NO! Am I going to stick my head in the sand and pretend it won't happen because I raised her to wait, NO!
Hey, here’s a quote from Sarah Palin from a magazine interview…
“She is more of a book worm and is with us most of the time. She doesn't go out with friend without us there because none of her friends parents are interested in taking them anywhere and they are to young to wonder around on their own. If she starts high school and does the "going out thing" she will start depo and be provided with condoms. Do I want her to have sex.HECK NO! Am I going to stick my head in the sand and pretend it won't happen because I raised her to wait, NO!
<<< Hopefully, unlike with Obama’s bill, it will be age appropriate
*** The only proof you gave of Obama wanting to teach sex education to 5 years olds are McCain and a right wing site.
Yeah…very convincing…except for the actual wording of the bill that was provided for you…that Obama voted for numerous times. But hey, denial is a liberal watch word.
*** I feel that age appropriate is dependent upon the child and the situation.
Yeah, and I don’t feel that classes on sexually transmitted diseases is appropriate for kindergarten…but call me old fashioned.
*** My daughters education started because we were going through IVF and I didn't want it to scare her or make her feel confused. I was giving myself several shots daily and her dad was in Iraq. I did want her class mates to tease her because "her mommy got pregnant when her dad was away". I also didn't want her to wonder why I was giving myself shots when they had just had the DARE program in her school.
Seems like some things could be done in private. It���s not like getting a shot takes hours or anything…and I presume that your daughter is in school? At any rate, I don’t see the equity with private, personal IVF and sex ed lessons…not that I disagree with teaching a teenager about sex…in fact, I support it.
I have been wondering for a while - is someone paying you to put up
BTW, I do appreciate that you are no longer trying to pass off that website as being written by a professor.
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