McCain into 'head wind'

You think you might have used the POW device a bit to much? I mean talk about feeding the perception of McCain hiding behind the Hanoi Hilton.... Can't you write a straight news article? No wonder everyone complains about the MSM.

McSame has NEVER IN HIS LIFE had to wonder where the next meal or house payment was coming from.

Somehow the POW experience gave him insight into the middle class?

Not buying it.

Well let's see what Palin is going to offer the McCain ticket. But then again at work yesterday most people were mad that Romney wasn't on the ticket, some have said that they will turn blue this election because they don't trust McCain and they do not know a single thing about Palin.

Make matters worst a lady came to me yesterday with tears in her eyes and said my daughter loves Obama and she thought that Obama was a Muslim(tells you what the republicans have been doing here), but it seems like her daughter, who is 18, has made her change her mind on who she will vote for this fall.

I personally have a connection to Obama, my single mother raised all four of us, we are a product of inter cultural marriage and we aren't white, each of us rose from the bonds of poverty and are well educated. We love this country more than anything.

I tell you this, that Obama is not out of touch nor is he an elitist, he has just rose from the bonds of poverty and is living the American dream. And I believe that the American dream is one that we all can live if we put our minds to it. McCain hasn't lived it, he doesn't know, that's why he needed Palin. I believe they will be a strong ticket but I believe that Obama will come out stronger.

He knows people are hurting... he just won't do anything about it.

"Loosea War to Win an Election" Let's let this unstable individual keep fighting the Vietnam War. This is one of many reasons why he is unstable and out of touch. Time to move on, except for McCain.

I know each candidate has their pluses and minuses. I just don't get why McCain keeps using the I was POW thing to explain away other things. Since I was a POW I am entitled to..... Since I was a POW I am qualified to lead the country..... I would prefer he give some better answers that were more on topic.

The hurricaine won't "reduce McCain's bounce" because it serves as an excuse to keep Bush and Cheney out of St. Paul.

The Republican party is "energized" by the hope of running as some other party, rather than as itself. Demoralized and (rightly) shamed over the administration they inflicted on the country, they are showing shallowness and cowardice by running away from their brand-name. This time, we have to resist the empty politics of brand-name identity and select leaders who can formulate and implement strong and effective policy both nationally and internationally.

This is a cynical effort to put a fresh "new" face on the same morally bankrupt party. The hard-right base are the same people who brought us George Bush as the Nascar-watching, sports-loving, good-buddy, low intellectual accomplishment, born again president. Look where that got us.

Bush, McCain and Palin have this in common: none of them has shown any interest, in their whole lives, in the kind of mental heavy-lifting needed to actually lead the executive branch of the greatest power on earth. McCain rode his Admiral's-son ticket to the Naval Academy, where his performance showed nothing but contempt for the opportunity. Bush did the same in an ivy league college. Sarah at least trained in journalism, but to be a sportscaster. Under cover of light-weights such as these, the far-right neocons have pursued policies that have wasted, killed, maimed, crippled, and disgraced our country and its people.

If they were actually Christians, they would begin the convention by praying for forgiveness. Instead, they look forward to a fantasy of inventing a clean, new identity.

Yes, I also have trouble deciding which of my many houses in which to sleep.
Suuure I do!
RL.

Bud wrote:

McSame has NEVER IN HIS LIFE had to wonder where the next meal or house payment was coming from.
Somehow the POW experience gave him insight into the middle class?
Not buying it.

Amen. How can McCain understand trying to make ends meet when he is so disconnected from his own financial largess that he doesn't know how many houses he owns. You can bet your a** I know exactly how many houses I own.

I must say that McCain's VP choice has really impressed me. He bills himself as the "original maverick," and still offers positive, practical options that are in clear opposition to Obama's. It is good to have a clear choice ... a positive choice for thinking Americans!

Mel wrote:

He knows people are hurting... he just won't do anything about it.

HE KNOWS PEOPLE ARE HURTING.

McCain only talks to his Republican base and the only reason he went to Miss becuase of Hurricne Gustav was for a photo op.

As for Palin, he didn't even know who she was 'till a few days ago when she was selected by the party.

And this is who some voters want for president.

A man who can't even pick his own running mate.

And a Bush supporter, too boot, who will carry out Bush's policies 'till the end.

Forgetaboutit.

windycity1950 wrote:

I know each candidate has their pluses and minuses. I just don't get why McCain keeps using the I was POW thing to explain away other things. Since I was a POW I am entitled to..... Since I was a POW I am qualified to lead the country..... I would prefer he give some better answers that were more on topic.

The fact that McCain served honorably as an American Military officer is something of which to be proud. Add to that his obvious resourcefulness having survived 5 1/2 yrs as a POW and his years of service since that time, and stack that up beside Obama's record. I don't know what th epublic perception is of the "Hanoi Hilton," but it was not a vacation.

Obama points to McCain and says, "More of the same," but I see him siddle up to old-time Sen Biden and think ... way more of the same!

Mary Porter wrote:

The hurricaine won't "reduce McCain's bounce" because it serves as an excuse to keep Bush and Cheney out of St. Paul.
The Republican party is "energized" by the hope of running as some other party, rather than as itself. Demoralized and (rightly) shamed over the administration they inflicted on the country, they are showing shallowness and cowardice by running away from their brand-name. This time, we have to resist the empty politics of brand-name identity and select leaders who can formulate and implement strong and effective policy both nationally and internationally.
This is a cynical effort to put a fresh "new" face on the same morally bankrupt party. The hard-right base are the same people who brought us George Bush as the Nascar-watching, sports-loving, good-buddy, low intellectual accomplishment, born again president. Look where that got us.
Bush, McCain and Palin have this in common: none of them has shown any interest, in their whole lives, in the kind of mental heavy-lifting needed to actually lead the executive branch of the greatest power on earth. McCain rode his Admiral's-son ticket to the Naval Academy, where his performance showed nothing but contempt for the opportunity. Bush did the same in an ivy league college. Sarah at least trained in journalism, but to be a sportscaster. Under cover of light-weights such as these, the far-right neocons have pursued policies that have wasted, killed, maimed, crippled, and disgraced our country and its people.
If they were actually Christians, they would begin the convention by praying for forgiveness. Instead, they look forward to a fantasy of inventing a clean, new identity.

It is just amazing that the hurricane is a reason to keep Bush and Cheney away from the convention. The Commander-in-Chief is supposed to have access to all communications 24 hours a day no matter where he is in the world just as if he was in the White House. Bush would have no problem flying out of Minneapolis to survey the situation on the ground where Gustav strikes just like when he flew to New Orleans after Katrina. Or maybe he doesn't want to handle Gustav like he handled Katrina. Also, if Bush was so much of a good thing for the U.S., wouldn't you think that McCain would be proud to have Bush there in person showing his support?

enough with the POW stories that happened how many years ago?? Mccain has no clue about anything he doesnt even use email!! He is another mindless pupet like bush!

What is sad is the choices we have for President: McCain or Obama. How did we get to this point? Both are questionable and risky choices. Me? I will sit this one out. Can't vote for Obama cause of his position on abortion and can't vote for McCain because of Palin's poor qualifications for POTHUS.

I just posted 2 other comments on another site but will repost here. Here's my take on Palin, the election and the state of both parties.

I don't think the Hillary voters are as big of a factor in the decision as party image. Major media, hollywood, and a lot of different special interests have painted the GOP and republicans with a bad image the last several years. The bias used to be masked more but the past few years has become more and more blatent. They use political correctness to protect extremism and special interests to make it seem one sided. Perfect example "big oil"; if you think about it look at the other side all of which I mention contribute a lot of money. Lawyers who make more off "anti-business" juries (most democrats are lawyers; some made $90K an hour on the tobacco state lawsuits yet they hypocritically denounce CEO pay), extremist environmental groups, and foreign competitors. Not to mention "more drilling" means jobs as well as all the other debate.

Obama and the liberals like him are basically socialists. They use class warfare to get the country to agree to what looks like a good thing up front but will primarily only benefit the lazy, apathetic and ignorant in the long run. Socialism does not work and the seeming gains you make in the short term you pay for through hidden costs. The middle - upper middle class will suffer as they will work really hard to make the same overall dollar amount as someone who works at a gas station. Maybe that's the America you want but not me.

To add to my post I am fine with painting neo-cons in a bad image. Neo-cons and neo-libs are having a bad effect on the country and unfortunately are in the mainstream leadership in both parties. "True" republicans and democrats who are more towards the center, realize not all problems have a definitive one sided answer, etc get screwed by their parties as the extremist special interests on both sides and wedge issues polarize people.

I just really dislike socialism as it is proving not to work without force (communism) in a lot of parts of the world. Europe which people used as an example has used eastern europe integration to try to continue to compete but you see the countries in western europe becoming more conservative out of necessity as the long term effects and immigration take effect. Needless to say we can't go too far to the right but think about it with a democratic congress majority and McCain being moderate on a lot of things it would not be a far journey right. But Obama and a lot of liberals including extremists could make it go really far left which would be hard to reverse. Think about it Nancy Pelosi won't allow a VOTE for drilling for oil because she "has to save the world." If that isn't proof extremism has the democratic party leaders I don't know what is. Being against it is one thing but blocking a vote for a reason like that is scary

As I see it both parties are messed up right now but a democratic president can do more harm than a republican regardless of the candidate. Especially if they are fillibuster proof and with the extremism being pushed at the top of democratic leadership. Republican extremists are more in the background but because of political correctness some extremism has become mainstream and protected.

I know people are hurting. I was hurting for 5 years as a POW. Did I mention I was a POW?

Mary Porter, Melrose MA: Right ON! Return to the Tribune message boards often. Usually we're in the minority here.