The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room » Obama on GOP: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’

Morning Read | Midday Blog Roundup | Day's End Roundup

June 14, 2008

Obama on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'

@ 2:47 pm by Andy Barr

Barack Obama is warning supporters that the general election fight between him and John McCain may get ugly, but the Illinois senator is vowing not to back down.

"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," Obama said at a fundraiser in Philadelphia Friday, according to pool reports.

"We don't have a choice but to win," Obama said, joking that he has heard "folks in Philly like a good brawl. I've seen Eagles games."

Obama again said that the GOP will make try to make him look "scary" to voters.

Obama pledging to swing back at the GOP drew much applause from the crowd.

Republican National Committee spokesman Alex Conant said Obama's rhetoric abandons Obama's campaign themes of hope and change.

"In the last 24 hours, he�s completely abandoned his campaign�s call for �new politics�, equating the election to a �brawl� and promising to �bring a gun,�" Conant said.

Archived under: Campaigns, News, Presidential Campaigns
Tags: Barack Obama, John McCain

343 Comments »

The Hill welcomes comment from anyone and will almost always post it whether it is favorable or critical, as long as it is substantive and advances debate.

Republican National Committee spokesman Alex Conant said Obama's rhetoric abandons Obama's campaign themes of hope and change.

"In the last 24 hours, he�s completely abandoned his campaign�s call for �new politics�, equating the election to a �brawl� and promising to �bring a gun,�" Conant said.
=================================================

No, Senator Obama is NOT abandoning his desire for a respectful campaign on the issues.

He's just saying that he will defend __ He has no desire to come with a "gun" but__

Let the word go forth to the republican foe THAT contrary to what is being said about him based upon his primary interaction with Senator Clinton that he will DEFEND if John McCain campaign ATTACKS. He will meet republican "knife" afftacks with his Obama campaign "shock and awe" attacks.

Senator Obama is just metaphorically speaking__placing a caveat out there for John McCain Campaign.

Let John McCain campaign "nice" then on the issues!

Comment by VictoriaVice — June 14, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
Effin A right B…they put one of ours in the hospital, we put one of theirs in the morgue. The Repugnacan's are just too corrupt and grotesque to be allowed to stay in power. They're a sick sick foul joke.

Comment by Peter — June 14, 2008 @ 4:08 pm
of course he will bring a gun, what color do you think he is?

Comment by john — June 14, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
Obama is scary… you will see attacks on Michelle Obama because internal polls show a large percentage of Americans are uncomfortable with a black first lady..

Comment by Paul — June 14, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
Chicago south side street talk and he wants to be what!

Comment by John — June 14, 2008 @ 5:12 pm
Consider, if the Supreme Court rules that the 2nd Amendment applies to individuals, Obama will probably win 49 states. Habeas Corpus is restored, the Supreme Court is on record that extraordinary circumstances do not legitimize talk of martial law, and the wars wither and die. Anyone have a problem with that…

Comment by D Carver — June 14, 2008 @ 5:13 pm
Peter
based on your last comment.Your a jackass.

Comment by mm — June 14, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
I guess that is "change." When was the last time a president talked like some common thug?

Comment by Jorge — June 14, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
Just another low class negro turned loose on society

Comment by Mohammed — June 14, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
A black democrat won't win 49 states.. dream on

Comment by Paul — June 14, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
you guys do know that Obama's comment is a line delivered by Sean Connery in The Untoucheables, right? It's a movie reference.

Comment by Aaron Rudkin — June 14, 2008 @ 5:15 pm
Once again Obama shows that he and his supporters are hypocrites. "Do as I say and not as I do" and ready to play the race card at any criticism. Does America really want 4 years of Al Sharpton politics in the White House? It will be "Carter II" as Obama surrenders to terrorism and builds a huge welfare state at home while affirmative discrimination becomes the law of the land.

Comment by Tyrell — June 14, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
Funny how an anti-2nd amendment candidate wants to play with guns all of a sudden. Guess you can't take the hood out of a….

Comment by jeff — June 14, 2008 @ 5:16 pm
"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," Obama said at a fundraiser in Philadelphia Friday, according to pool reports.

A different kind of politician. I guess so.

Comment by Tiny Litess — June 14, 2008 @ 5:17 pm
Is Obama serious with this kind of talk-he needs to grow up and think up about what he says before he does. Very immature and not at all Presidential

Comment by bill tecumseh — June 14, 2008 @ 5:18 pm
But with Iran he'll bring flowers?

Comment by Tiny Litess — June 14, 2008 @ 5:18 pm
What a petty little man he is turning out to be.

Comment by DaleW — June 14, 2008 @ 5:19 pm
If McCain had said that, he would be in big trouble. Do you see the media attacking Obama?.. NOOOOO!

Comment by Truthy — June 14, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
He already looked scary to me, but now these comments really make him look more troubling and troubled than he did before. His imagery is very revealing.

Beware of this man. He's been schooled by thugs and has evidently learned his lessons well.

Comment by tanarg — June 14, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
I wonder how he will explain this one. Personally, I don't like either one of the choices. Unfortunately, this comment will be seen as stereotyical.

Comment by robert — June 14, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
he can just go to the corner down the hood to pi
ck up a saturday night special

Comment by steven — June 14, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
Fact - Obama is running away from the fight, he refused the town hall debates McCain proposed.

Comment by PAC — June 14, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
GHETTO TALK!

Comment by DINUBA — June 14, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
Obama is all accustomed to street fights from his experience in Chicago Polotics. He beat the Daley machine, and now has their full support…
So he will scheme, say and do anything to get in the Oval office, but his track record will tell the truth about this do nothing senator from Illinois.

Obama and the democrats do not want the focus to be fair or on issue. They will twist and spin every little thing that is said…. Why, because the man Obama represents is not what the man Obama has lived. He has no record, no experience in leadership, but he seems like a nice guy…. and he sure has the promises (all lies) down pat…..

Comment by Bob from Illinois — June 14, 2008 @ 5:23 pm
Remember people - Obama is consolidating power in Chicago, the hub of politics being a contact sport.

I moved out of Chicago to get away from the entrenched and pay or play views so I don't want to put Chicago in the White House - Rahm, Axelrod, Barry Obama, et al.

Yet, I don't want McCain either.

In a country of 300 million people, and many millionaires who are business leaders, wasn't there 2 people other then these bottom of the bag crumbs that we have to vote for?

The founding of this country was with Virginia as a colony for Queen Elizabeth 1 for the basis of commerce, thus the whole reason for the USA to exist is business, pure and simple.

Instead of business leaders running the country we have lawyers who have mucked up everything.

Remember that lawyers debated for a full year over the meaning of one word and how it was pronounced/placed in the sentence with President Clinton. LAWYERS!

Stop with the repugnacan crap and the other side calling the left commies and let's say it for what it is: Lawyers and their clients (on both sides).

We're the jury and have to vote on these 2.

I feel infinitely saddened at the lack of quality in both these candidates.

Comment by Kay — June 14, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Yet he would bring tea to Ahmadinejad.

Comment by kelvin — June 14, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
Only a fool beings a knife to a gunfight, and McCain is certainly not a fool.

Comment by Michael Hoffman — June 14, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
The drudge racists have decided to pay a visit. Guess what? You'll have a black man as president and you'll take it and you'll like it, got it?

Now, go back to cheering on your decrepit candidate who sings "Bomb Bomb Iran". And keep attacking Obama's wife. The party of "family values" keeps showing how they really don't care for families if they aren't republicans.

Comment by BombBombIran — June 14, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
I see just a tricky comment by Senator Obama implying somebody could generally be free to carry guns and knives.

According to his views on the 2nd ammendment he would ban most gun rights leaving most of us exposed and defenseless to any kind of violence confronting us including a tyrannical government which I believe Senator Obama represents. He and his elite would enjoy full security measures while we go down without a fighting chance.

No thanks, people, I've been around long enough to appreciate traditional America, to look communism eyeball to eyeball and to know what it is.

Comment by Arthur Griffin — June 14, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
Obama is a thug - he hangs out with thugs, his gun comment is not surprising

Comment by kay — June 14, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
Aaron Rudkin,

No, I didn't know that — and nobody with half a brain wanting to be president of the United States is going to speak code lines from a movie to people instead of speaking forthrightly and honestly about what is in his heart and mind.

I mean, Aaron, exactly how stupid do you have to be to pull off a stunt like this?

He's going to self-immolate fairly soon, I'm sure. And that's not a line from a movie.

Comment by tanarg — June 14, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
Watch OUT. Obama is not about bringing people together, his history is politics is the complete opposite. He doesn't cross the aisle to the other side to try and unite. At least Mccain has a proven track record of uniting people. Remember this is the UNITED States of America. Obama better get that into his head.

Comment by steve — June 14, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
See Barack Hussein Obama's hypocritical actions as an agent for change
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sawN7uJ8s8s&feature=related

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
YO Da gansta O bringin da heat to da fight!

Who cares if it is a line from a movie it is in poor taste, poor choice, from an unqualified individual.

Comment by rev Al — June 14, 2008 @ 5:28 pm
More of what Obama says:

From �The Audacity Of Hope, �I WILL STAND WITH THE MUSLIMS SHOULD THE POLITICAL WINDS SHIFT IN AN UGLY DIRECTION.�

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
Wow Obama, thanks for the promotion of lesser violence… in Philly of all places.

Comment by Wix — June 14, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
I psyched there's a new era of a new democracy. The Republicans have lied and cheated their way into destroying our country to their personal selfish benefit. Obama is a man and is sending a message that their tactics will be met with superior fire power. It's about time someone entered this arena mentally and emotionally prepared.

Comment by Steve — June 14, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
Maybe he can borrow Reverend Wright's Glock he traded from Louis Farrakhan for 2 crack rocks and a brillo pad.

Comment by Lynette Hobbs — June 14, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
Another great quote from a Low born, High yellow.

Comment by nobama — June 14, 2008 @ 5:31 pm
The Philadelphia black community should love that response, since they are completely used to people shooting each other to resolve differences. This is the change that Yomama is going to bring to the USA. Make every town a gun toting ghetto with daily shootings and murder. Yeah-Yomama -just what this country needs. He's like a cancer o the body of the USA.

Comment by JOEL GOODMAN — June 14, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
McCain is so respectful of women , he called Cindy is former mistress , elevated to wife. as he said to a friend , I need to trade in the cripple ( fIRST WIFE ) for the mega rich over -made -up trollop Cu-T.
how gallant of McCain , How American ? Definitely father of the century , what wonderful examples for his daughters. O'I forgot if their mother is A CU-T , What are they to McCain Little CU-T OR AS HE SO GLEEFULLY DESCRIBED CHELSEA CLINTON AS THE UGLY PRODUCT OF HILLARY AND JANET RENO.
McCain just cancelled a fundrariser for 6/16/08 that was going to be held by a known supporter of Rape & Rapists. He says he will not give back the $300, 000 he already got. Guess Cindy neeeds it to pay her DRUG DEALER , IF NOT MORE POOR BABIES , WOMEN & CHILDREN WILL DIED , AS THEY DID BEFORE , WHEN SHE STOLE THEIR LIFE SAVING MEDS. & USE THE MONEY TO BUY COCAINE.

Comment by Joyeta E. Anderson — June 14, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
Didn't Obama say that words are more than just words????

Comment by JOHN — June 14, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
McCain has shown he doesn't care about habeus corpus. And it looks like the NRA doesn't give a damn about it either because they are supporting him. They'd rather have the right to use automatic weapons and handguns on deer. Truth is, republicans are so demoralized after 8 years of the worst president in American history that they have nothing left but to attack Obama and his wife on their race and his middle name. It's funny, actually.

Comment by BombBombIran — June 14, 2008 @ 5:33 pm
Stooping to threats already? Wow. Yae Yae Obama! Raise my taxes Yae! I love to pay more taxes and to have my paltry shaved earnings redistributed to gov�t programs because after all, they know what�s best! Gov�t should run healthcare too because shoot, we all deserve the best care America has to offer. Never mind the fact that quality of service will drop through the floor, and prospective future doctors and drug researchers will go into other fields instead. McCain�s portable healthcare plan that puts individuals in control is just way too radical and we don�t need that because Gov�t knows what�s best! Plus I want to tax corporations more dangit. They just may way too much money and create way too many jobs and pay their employees way too much. And then those employees go and buy way too much stuff at stores. Uncle Sam should get a bigger slice of the pie because they are way more productive.

Comment by Steve — June 14, 2008 @ 5:34 pm
Wow! I'm white and a military veteran with over 25 years of service to the great U.S. of A. But I have to tell you I'm pretty ashamed of all the white biggots out there. Both of my sons, serving in Iraq at this very minute, support Senator Obama, as do I, my wife and daughter. If you can't judge a person based on his or her policies vice his or her skin color then I guess our great nation will also go the way of all the other great nations throughout history. Truly a shame.

Comment by CMSgt Preston — June 14, 2008 @ 5:35 pm
Hey Bomb…I am soo sure the founders that that habeus corpus would be extended to non-resident terrorists…what a wonderful idea.

Let's allow the scum down in gitmo to sue our government. Somewhere in some cave, Osama is laughing his turban off…

Comment by JOHN — June 14, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
They complained Bush talked like a cowboy,
now they speak like gangbangers!

Comment by navy65 — June 14, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
After Bush spends trillions on American imperialism getting us into more debt, it's great to know that the taxes of the rich are going to go up to pay for it. Thank you Obama.

Comment by BombBombIran — June 14, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
This is the guy that says (quote) "…the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. I like the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World To Sing'. If that were our anthem, then I might salute it." Sen. Barry Hussein Obama!! What a fraud! NoBama NoWay

Comment by Jamesb — June 14, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
How embarrassing for our nation to have such a gutter mouth mentality as one of our Presidential candidates!

I don't like McCain, but I'd rather have a someone with a few loyalties to America than an Obama, who has none. His loyalty seems to be with those extremist with whom he is most comfortable. I hear he is most proud of his brother who has become a devoted Muslim.

Comment by Karen — June 14, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
Obama wants to shoot the republicans while he desires to play nice with terroristic countries.
Obama is a light weight idiot….an empty shell that can't think well without a teleprompter

Comment by jake — June 14, 2008 @ 5:40 pm
Even B. H. O. admits he is not qualified to be President. In his own words:

Barack Hussein Obama himself indicates in 2004 he will not run for President in 2008 because he lacks experience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BnLozS-TnM&feature=related

Barack Hussein Obama's campaign admits he does not have the experience to lead as President
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9nqOBxm-_0&feature=related

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 5:40 pm
Maybe he was referencing this:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/129586

Either way, chill out people.

Comment by Peter — June 14, 2008 @ 5:40 pm
You guys sound like racists. Anyone have a problem with that…

Comment by D Carver — June 14, 2008 @ 5:42 pm
What if the GOP brings a nuke in October?

Comment by Frank — June 14, 2008 @ 5:42 pm
Re: Jamesb at 5:38pm

http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/stance.asp

Did you think that was true? Or were you intentionally spreading lies?

Comment by Peter — June 14, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
If you look at these comments, you'll notice they've all been posted within minutes of each other. And they are ALL pro-McCain and anti-Obama. Clearly, the GOP bloggers are working overtime. This is a handful of individuals posting in a flurry to give the appearance of a general anti-Obama sentiment. Comical tactics that will do no good come the general election. And by the way, the GOP blogger posts might want to tone down the racist rhetoric. Before long, people will start associating the pro-McCain bloggers with pro-raciscm.

Comment by Richard — June 14, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
Obama: "If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun,"

Trackback by BLOGS FOR JOHN McCAIN — June 14, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
For the last ime, he is not black. He is a half-breed. got http://www.theobamafiles.com and learn who this person without a record is. We know he is a marxist and now we know he is his baby's daddy and a thug. For the military man above who like hios policies, where do you know anything about his policies? He hasnt accomplished anything other than being the human teleprompter (he can't speak without one, watch him, he stutters)as he trys to sound like Martin Luther King "I have a dream of a Marxist state, where mediocrity is rewarded by punishing the successful and where we put flowers in our Arab brothers hair". Trust me, America will get off the crack cocaine of Obama when the curtains close in the polling booth.

Comment by Phil — June 14, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Hey, BombBombIran I hope you like your 401k being worth 13% less when you need it.

Comment by navy65 — June 14, 2008 @ 5:46 pm
Tough talk from Sen. Obama. I can't imagine a series of Town Hall meetings is some threatening fight. I think Sen. Obama is not able to have the meetings tailored to his specifications. I've noticed he does not do well without notes and preplanned questions. We have had Town Hall meetings for the presidential candidates for a long time. Not being willing to debate in that setting makes me wonder what else is Sen. Obama not able to handle. On the world stage and in a crisis, being unable to think well and quickly and with the right answer and courage is imperative. This isn't a good start for Sen. Obama.

Comment by Mary — June 14, 2008 @ 5:46 pm
The GOP has been put on notice and I am sure they do not like it.

Let's face it they have never won on issues, only on smears and jeers.

Let the GOP bloggers work overtime, it won't help on bit.

They're toast.

Comment by Blaine — June 14, 2008 @ 5:46 pm
Why is it that that one cannot criticize Obama without being called a racist? I am not voting for Obama because he is too immature and lacks inexperience–It has nothing to do with his gender or race or religion or what state he is from ect., ect.

Comment by Mac — June 14, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
Chris Matthews is …..a wimp…….but, Chris slam dunked Texas Senator Kirk Watson, when he asked the Senator for just one example of Obama's legislative accomplishments.

Want to see a politician choke on national TV?…..watch this….

Chris was surprised when the Obama campaign's own surrogates are left utterly
stumped when asked to list his legislative accomplishments as a Senator.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGeu_4Ekx-o

Pass this one along your family and friends.

Wonder if this senator will be re-elected???????

Comment by navy65 — June 14, 2008 @ 5:48 pm
Obama is a dangerous man. I feel sorry for his two kids. By the way, is Michelle Obama his baby momma?

Comment by Nova — June 14, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
….the words of a coward

Comment by Mad Bunny — June 14, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
What do you exspect of Barack Hussein Obama and people of that ilk! He is just following what he has been taught.

Comment by Ken — June 14, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
Hello All!

"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," Obama said"

Spoken just like a gansta from the hood.

Be Well

Comment by WiseCynic — June 14, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
You trying to get "street cred" in the hood there "bro"??????

Bring a gun — what a idiot!!!!!!!!

GROW UP OBAMA!!!!

Comment by Hood in da hood — June 14, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
Hussein, advocating violence is no way to proceed.

Can't we all just sit down and hold hands and agree to disagree, or is that just for foreign dictators with their fingers already on the trigger?

You're letting your inner child play with guns and that's incredibly dangerous, it could lead to a damaged psyche.

Find a better way, instead of violence try love and understanding. You speak of change, then change your overflowing anger into something positive and move on.

Comment by Sean McKenna — June 14, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
Only AIPAC demands that Presidential candidates declare a religious oath to run for public office. The Constitution is against such things. If you don`t like legitimate religion, move to Israel.

Comment by D Carver — June 14, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
These comments sound like the ramblings of a mad and desparate party.

Calling him a half breed? Now that's just so Republican, LOL.

They know they cannot win, it's quite amusing to read the last desparate squealings of the GOP.

Comment by Boston Bob — June 14, 2008 @ 5:50 pm
'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'

And because of this we are suppose to vote for Barak Obamba.

A guy who's slogan is "Change we can believe in". So I guess if we don't want his style of change we will be forced to submit because this Marxist/Facist will use gangs and guns to force us.

How can we have change if we continue the farce.

I feel like a lab rat who has to choose between A or B, rat-posion or plutonium. I have had this choice for decades now. For awhile it was not a problem because I naively believed in the choices.

Everywhere I see is the corruption. In the media, business, government, legal system, schools, people thinking they would get rich in buying /selling house. Everything money driven, not once thinking of our society. It does not matter who in the White House because the corruption will remain, it is everywhere

So how do we get out of the mess? One thing is for sure, if we keep playing the same dishonest game we will not!

Recognize that our system of government was designed during a simpler time. Today we have approx 536 people at the federal level representing 333,000,000 American people that forgot how to be citizens. It is simply not possible for this to work.

Our so-called representatives do not represent us. Once they get your vote they can do whatever they want. We get to vote one-time every four years (in general) they get to vote everyday and they represent the interests of abstract entities (special interests groups, corporation, etc.). Last time I checked special interests groups, corporation, etc. are not citizens.

Some representatives seek out campaign contributions from foreign governments (Clinton, Barak excepting contributions from the Chinese communists) for example while we the people watch.

If our system of government was an computer operating system, then we have pre-beta DOS. We need a new operating system and a serious hardware upgrade.

I believe the long term solution is to remove the possibility of corruption inherent with representative democracy by moving away from the one-to-many model and move to a many-to-many model thus making it impervious to corruption and at the same time demanding that the people become citizens interested in the destiny of our country.

Yosemite Sam…

Comment by Yosemite Sam — June 14, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
Please, does anyone really think there is a difference between these two. They both want to lead us all straight to s0cia1ism. What difference does it make if they have a D or an R by their name. The only difference I see is that one wants to continue the empire and one just says he doesn't for votes. You're all just sheeple. Read and defend the constitution from all domestic enemies.

Comment by TPaine — June 14, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
Now if Obama could only act tough with terrorists. Love thy enemies, hate thy American political opposition, eh Obama?

Comment by Yah Right — June 14, 2008 @ 5:51 pm
Sounds like Barack just read a page out of Carville's book

Comment by nick — June 14, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
How terribly sad that many tend to call Obama a thug,not worthy, etc. Of those who so make this comment about him…how many had something to say when the FOX News disrespected his wife, with the comment about, "Obama's Baby Mamma?" Let's call this what it is exactly!
His comment re knife/gun business is NOT intended to be taken literally as most are conizant of. However, his point is this: If you come at me with WHATEVER to abuse, misuse, insult, debase, disrespect, act in a draconian manner…he won't sit down and allow it–but come out swinging just harder.

Come on folks. Get a life. Let call a spade a spade. Many do not…repeat: DO NOT WISH to see a BLACK person as a PRESIDENT! Period. Many hide under the guise of some other excuse to spew their feelings, albeit hateful, negative or otherwise.

I truly don't have a "horse in this race," but I can certainly see what is taking place here. And, to be truthful–it certainly isn't the behavior of some Americans who believe in equal and fair for all!

A Concerned Senior not of color

Comment by tj344 — June 14, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
To Richard

I have never seen this site or writen on a blog before. so you are wrong. I am an independant not pro McCain or Oboma. You obviously are so pro Oboma to the level where you can not even see how stupid it is for Oboma to say this.

This is not the way a presidential canidate of either party should act.

Comment by rev Al — June 14, 2008 @ 5:54 pm
And that's just why so many of your black brothers and sisters are living in our jails!!!

Comment by JLM — June 14, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Obama will be president when Senator Robert Byrd is drafted by the Washington Redskins.

Comment by steve — June 14, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Yeah well my momma can beat up your mama. Hey Obama how about you leave the grade school talk on the play ground, tough guy.

Comment by Yo Mama — June 14, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
What HAS Obama accomplished as a public servant? Can ANY of the supporters of Obama answer that? What bills did he write? What has he done while in office that makes him worth considering?

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Boston Bob…he is a half breed. Why dont you acknowledge his white history?

Comment by Phil — June 14, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Maybe next time he'll say he'll tie up McCain and break his arms.
Think I heard that somewhere before.

Comment by navy65 — June 14, 2008 @ 5:57 pm
Seems that Obama's gun offer was predicated on McCain first drawing a knife, with no indication of anything less than civil campaigning as long as the other side doesn't draw first blood. Self defense seems fair in politics or war, but unnecessarily throwing the first punch should be out of bounds in either. So if the Republicans (527s, talk show hosts, and PACs as well as the "official" campaign) can refrain from being nasty, maybe there will be no need for the metaphorical knives and guns. What a nice thought.

Comment by James — June 14, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
Oh, this makes me so sad. What happened to that non-violent, above it all pacifist? Thinking like that, much less reference to bringing a gun is all wrong and me thinks that we have been duped.
Only a terrorist or a violent person would even suggest bringing a gun to the table. My kids would never even say that when they were playing cops and robbers.
With brilliant Hillary we would have gotten that sociopath Bill wandering the halls without a job. Now we have a guy suggesting bringing a gun to settle a conflict.

WHAT DO WE DO NOW??? He appeared to be a thoughtful conflict solver but now he appears to be willing to solve even political conflicts with fellow Americans in the manner of SIRHAN SIRHAN,
LEE HARVEY OSWALD
JAMES EARL RAY.

. TOO SCARY…REALLY SCARY. HAVE WE MADE A HORRIBLE MISTAKE? I am so disappointed and worried more than ever about our future.

Mel from Los Angeles

Comment by M. Neilson — June 14, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
Ahhh…So this is the "change we can believe in," eh? Lovely, ain't it?

But frankly, even this change would be far more welcome than government run healthcare. Or more continuing to refuse to drill off of our coats and in Alaska, continuing to stand in the way of nuclear energy, continuing to refuse the technology that would use nuclear energy to extract Carbon from the air to produce petroleum. Yep, that last one was developed at Los Alamos.

But don't go around bringing up policies and ideals around Obama. His campaign has never been about that. Hope. Change. And now guns.

Comment by CMartel2 — June 14, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
Obama doesn't need to bring a gun - he can simply brew up the 7 plagues of Egypt and call forth the four horsemen of the Apocalypse! He said in his acceptance speech that his selection as the Democratic nominee is the beginning, the day we finally provide health care for the sick (like healing lepers), finally provide good jobs to the unemployed (you know, splitting loaves of bread for the believers) and the day the "oceans begin to lower" (guess this is like his holiness' version of walking on water). You see, apparently America has never done this before - according to his words not mine (I always thought this was greatest nation on Earth!). ALSO, remember criticizing him is a sin because all of his blind zealots brand you racist when you point out this man is a know-nothing, rabble rousing, demagogue with no grasp of reality. He is all talk with no realistic plan!!

Comment by ObamaMessiah — June 14, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
"Why dont you acknowledge his white history?"

Maybe because BHO himself doesn't:

From �Dreams of My Father�,
�I CEASED TO ADVERTISE MY MOTHER�S RACE AT THE AGE OF 12 OR 13, WHEN I BEGAN TO SUSPECT THAT BY DOING SO I WAS INGRATIATING MYSELF TO WHITES.�

From Dreams Of My Father, �NEVER EMULATE THE WHITE MEN and brown men whose fates didn�t speak to my own. IT WAS INTO MY FATHER�S IMAGE, THE BLACK MAN, SON OF AFRICA, THAT I�D PACKED ALL THE ATTRIBUTES I SOUGHT IN MYSELF�.

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 5:59 pm
NO-bama!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by Richard Brown — June 14, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
Obama has two kids? Who is their baby mamma?

Comment by Nova — June 14, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
Ooooohhhh, I'm scared!

Will he be "clinging to his guns and religion?"

He's a socialist back-bencher with less than one term in the Senate. Just a few years ago, he was a nobody in the Illinois state senate. The Democrats are raving maniacs for nominating him.

As poor a candidate as McCain is, he will trounce this novice in an electoral landslide due to Obama's inexperience and nut-job associations.

Comment by Davy Buck — June 14, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
This from the guy who wants to bring peace to the world through understanding and love? The guy who wants to talk and drink tea with madmen dictators in Iran and Venezuala?

Sure, shoot your fellow Americans and deep throat the worlds dicatators?

THIS guy wants to be president of the US? A new low for the "Democratic" party is this so called messiah candidate.

Comment by World Peace — June 14, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Looks to me like yet another message board with "clever" types who think it's funny or somehow supportive of Obama to write racially inflamitory remarks while pretending to be Republicans.

The definition of HOPE and CHANGE is becoming more clear by the day.

Comment by Dr. Robotnik — June 14, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
Pretty ironic - since Obama wants to outlaw guns.

Comment by John Shadows — June 14, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
What does the left say about this?

Effin A right B�they put one of ours in the hospital, we put one of theirs in the morgue. The Repugnacan's are just too corrupt and grotesque to be allowed to stay in power. They're a sick sick foul joke.

Comment by Peter � June 14, 2008 @ 4:08 pm

The left has such class. Not.

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
Obama is taking the presidential campaign in a predictably ugly direction when he starts using the language of the ghetto to make his point. I doubt that the McCain campaign would bring a "knife" to any fight. Sen. McCain has said that he will run an ethical campaign, and I believe him. Obama's latest hyperbole only serves to illustrate his true mindset. He came up through the dirty street politics of Chicago's South Side, and now it shows.

The South Side, in case any of you don't know, is the grimy underbelly of Chicago. It is full of drug dealers, whores and paroled felons. East 57th Street, near the University of Chicago looks like something out of a Fallujah, Iraq guidebook. And this is where Obama made his political bones. This is where he built his base.

It is therefore no surprise that he would express himself like a South Side "gangstah" when attempting to motivate his followers. You will hear more of this from Obama. And then he will turn around and, through surrogates of course, call every criticism of himself "racist". This is going to be a very interesting campaign season.

It is eerily reminiscent of Hitler's rise to power in 1930's Germany. A seeming buffoon who the liberal old guard thought they could control, Hitler rose to unprecedented power by labelling every attack, every criticism not "racist" but rather "communist". Then he advocated violence to silence his political oppostion. Any political opponent who brought a knife to a NAZI gunfight was dispatched very quickly indeed. The labels are different, but the tactics remain the same.

Obama most certainly must have read "Mein Kampf" before planning his campaign. He appears to be following the same blueprint. It is no surprise then that this is the kind of political campaign he is contemplating. Given his political origins on the South Side of Chicago where such practices are quite common, none of this is surprising.

Comment by Patrick C. — June 14, 2008 @ 6:03 pm
Obama is just a pessimistic CYNIC! He has always been on the attack…yet he disguises his attacks behind rhetoric that accuses everyone else as being against his phony call for change.

Obama is a cynical hyper-liberal elitist who is out of touch with the majority of America. If the press stopped humping his leg, then perhaps the rest of America could realize it. Now that Tim Russert is dead, there are hardly any media pundits who are brave enough to call Obama's bluff and really scrutinize his empty message.

Obama offers the politics of HYPE and CYNICISM. Watch out — if you don't agree with everything he stands for you will be labeled "bitter."

Go back to Mr. Rezko, Mr. Ayers and Rev. Wright, Mr. Obama. Your cheerleading marketing campaign on behalf of corporate liberalism is a shame!

Comment by Mireya Ayala — June 14, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
"My man, my baby's daddy"…has rap culture invaded so deeply that we are about to have her as our next First Bitch and Ho? She hates America, blames whitey for everything. Come on America, wake up. Don't let your anger against the war in Iraq lower your sensibilities to elect a guy who has done nothing other than hang out with Reverend Wright and Farrakan and his freak marxist friends. Birds of a feather flock together and Osama Obama is showing his wings. This must be defeated at all costs.

Comment by Phil — June 14, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
This is a famous quote from the movie "The Untouchables," with Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, Robert Deniro and Andy Garcia. It was a movie based in Chicago and meant to send a message. The message being, The Democrats aren't playing nice anymore. If John McCain is expecting to hold Sen. Obama to a higher standard while all the while attacking the man's wife and spreading lies about his past, they've got another thing coming.

Comment by Murf — June 14, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
All this talk about Obama changing the politcal theme and bringing change is to much to bear. The posts that I have read here today really make me shake my head and wonder how in the hell in 230+ years did we manage to become more powerful than countries and civilizations that have been around for thousands of years with people who actually swallow what this guy Obama says. Without a tele-prompter he can talk his way out of anything. It is the precise reason he has denied McCain's request to have 10 Town Hall forums where it is not scripted but real talk with real people. Have you listened to Obama stutter and get all mixed up when he is in these situations. It is laughable. McCain is in the same camp as Obama when it comes to the belief that we are too dumb to care for ourselves and we need the government to take over. God save us.

Comment by Franco — June 14, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
This magic marxist will bring change alright, he will change this country into a 3rd world communist gulag.

Comment by whosebone — June 14, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
OH sure, maybe thats why Obama is dying to bring the troops back from Iraq yesterday, to take the fight to the streets here. He's all about fighting back against the attacks he keeps saying the McCain camp will be lobbing at him while taking swipes at McCain left and right. If this gets dirty its because the man of hope and change apparently thinks this is a streetfight, not an election. The fact that so many think he is right scares the bejeebies out of me. The Democrats have become everything they never stop claiming the Republicans are, the party of Fear and Hate!

Comment by joe d — June 14, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
Hey Sarge, THE POTENTIAL DAMAGE THIS CLOWN (OBAMA) COULD CAUSE COULD BE CATASTROPHIC. You must be totally naive or a fraud to think this DOGMATIC RADICAL LEFTIST will be good for the military. If you, as a professional joined before 9/11 and don't agree with the mission, QUIT! If your sons joined after 9/11 then they KNEW what they were signing up for. RACE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS GUY BEING TOTALLY UNSUITED FOR THE JOB!!! NOBAMA NOWAY

Comment by Jamesb — June 14, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
Good attitude from Obama. And he's right on point. We're going to see if the Republicans can take it as well as they have dished it out for the last 15 or so years. Democrats have come to the field to win, we offer no quarter.

Comment by Bill Adkins — June 14, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
who is cling to his guns?

Must be all that is left after abandoning his religion.

Comment by Denver 08 — June 14, 2008 @ 6:07 pm
Not only is Obama an empty suit without resume, now he talks like a fool. We are coming to the fight to defeat this Marxist slime not with a gun but an army.

Comment by Robert — June 14, 2008 @ 6:08 pm
White Americans are so prejudiced…

Comment by Barson — June 14, 2008 @ 6:10 pm
What Would Jesus Do? Well, he would have gone head to head with John McCain in this week's townhall meeting in New York. Then again, frightened that he might illuminate his total ineptitude, Obama chickened out when he didn't have his teleprompter providing his wisdom and "change we can believe in". Bah Humbug - he is a false Messiah for Democratic idol worshippers. So how is this blowhard with South Chicago campaign creds going to find a gun for his fight when all he does is hide behind the leftist press??

Comment by ObamaMessiah — June 14, 2008 @ 6:12 pm
Second hand smoke kills. Obama smokes. Obama is trying to kill you. Will these be registered legal guns or the kind that is passed around the hood? Obama wants to make this into a violent campaign.
That's change you can believe in.

Comment by Roy Bercaw Cambridge MA USA — June 14, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
Good attitude from Obama. And he's right on point. We're going to see if the Republicans can take it as well as they have dished it out for the last 15 or so years. Democrats have come to the field to win, we offer no quarter.

Sadly Bill Adkins you are hoping that the documented LIES of your candidate never get out. Here are just a few of his claims thar are "NOT EXACTLY" true for you to chew on:

1.) Selma Got Me Born - NOT EXACTLY, your parents felt safe enough to have you in 1961 - Selma had no effect on your birth, as Selma was in 1965. (Google �Obama Selma� for his full March 4, 2007 speech and articles about its various untruths.)

2.) Father Was A Goat Herder - NOT EXACTLY, he was a privileged, well educated youth, who went on to work with the Kenyan Government.

3.) Father Was A Proud Freedom Fighter - NOT EXACTLY, he was part of one of the most corrupt and violent governments Kenya has ever had.

There are more Bill Adkins, many more. You are riding a liar for a fall.

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
Murf@ 6:04 pm, open up your eyes. Movie quote or not, this is an utterly ridiculous thing for any presidential candidate to say. The guy shouldn�t be glibly throwing out such lines given his level of inexperience.

Comment by Steve — June 14, 2008 @ 6:13 pm
It is simply amazing that anyone could consider electing someone president who has so little experience. Obama makes Quayle look like FDR! For you morons that think only taxes on 'the rich' will go up under Obambi, he wants to double capital gains and dividend taxes (got a 401k or pension?), enact a windfall profit tax on oil (you'll pay that at the pump with even higher prices) and do a number of other stupid things that will kill the economy. The man is a marxist with no understanding of economics. Jimmy Carter part 2.

Comment by Gary — June 14, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
Sounds like Franco has at least read the constitution. No sheeple tag for you.
All of the rest of you leftists and neo-cons, click over to the US Constitution web pg and try to remember what this Republic was based on. Something McBama doesn't recognize, liberty, freedom, limited government. Vote Libertarian or Constitution Party, end the empire, end the slide to s0cia1ism.

Comment by TPaine — June 14, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
A Marxist, hoody talking wanna be president and his fishwife. How very far this country has fallen…

They're both certifiable loons.

Comment by haloplayer — June 14, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
Barson -
He happens to be black. What he is is a fraud.

Comment by Phil — June 14, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
Obama represents all that is evil and corrupt.

How dare he insinuate that bringing a gun to a political debate is funny.

Had McCain made a reference to a firearm being used against Obama, the CNN and New York Times people would suggest that it's an assassination threat perpetrated by a white male.

It's just disgusting how the Obama people live by their double standards and other forms of hypocrisy.

Comment by Jack — June 14, 2008 @ 6:15 pm
Will he cock the Glock and hold is sideways? Will it be a drive by?

Comment by JJM — June 14, 2008 @ 6:16 pm
We have a saying in Spanish that, loosely translated, says, "Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are."

This could never be more true than when you hear about Barack Hussein Obama. His friendships with men and women of questionable character demonstrates just what type of America he would like to create. He wants an America that reflects his friendships with racist wacky preacher Reverend Wright, convicted felon Tony "the Syrian" Rezko, terrorist Bill "Weatherman Bomber" Ayers, and his crazy pessimistic wife who has never been "proud" of this nation (until her cancer-stick husband is promoted to the top of the Democratic Party after less than 3 uneventful years in Congress).

Mr. Obama has a one page resume. Sure he says that he was "against the war" from the beginning. But heck — he wasn't even in Congress at the time! He was simply an unremarkable lawyer and part-time but extremely liberal state legislator in his home state of Illinois.

Obama is just an extremely pessimistic CYNIC! He has always been on the attack�yet he disguises his attacks behind rhetoric that accuses everyone else as being against his phony call for change. Whose fault is the direction of this nation? Anyone but his liberal party — who control what has become the lowest rated Congress in American history!!!

Obama is a cynical hyper-liberal elitist who is out of touch with the majority of America. If the press stopped humping his leg, then perhaps the rest of America could realize it. Now that Tim Russert is dead, there are hardly any media pundits who are brave enough to call Obama's bluff and really scrutinize his empty message.

Obama offers the politics of HYPE and CYNICISM. Watch out � if you don't agree with everything he stands for you will be labeled "bitter."

Go back to Mr. Rezko, Mr. Ayers and Rev. Wright, Mr. Obama. Your cheerleading marketing campaign on behalf of corporate liberalism is a shame! Get a life, Mr. Obama. You really suck eggs. Come November, this nation will be more aware of your attempt to turn America into the United States of France.

Comment by Mireya Ayala — June 14, 2008 @ 6:17 pm
To all you creeps of the republican party, lets face it you brought this on yourselves. And Lets not forget that McCain lied claiming at first he wanted to talk issues..but now realizing that smear and fear sells to the mindless base of republicans, he plays "confused" and says he is unable to stop the base from smearmongering. ALso, why are you all so against that word "gun." If I recall, you think that guns are a god given right. Sen. Obama is just using rhetoric that a republican can understand and relate to. If he used a word that was more complex, you wouldn't understand more than likely. ALso its funny that the author noted this is from pool reports ..I wonder where the evidence is? You bastards wont stop at anything to win wont you?

Comment by Lumpy — June 14, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
Hows Hussein gonna bring a gun if he bans them all like he wants to do? A homey with a gun is bad news even if hes runnin for prez

Comment by tom — June 14, 2008 @ 6:21 pm
Right on for Obama's camp to defend Mr. Holder as a vetter. Mr. Johnson should have stayed, due to the fact that these events are not revelent to the the campaign. Obama is not asking these people for advise on issues, nor are they contributing any funds to the campaign. These men only job is to gather information in order to vet candidates for Obama's VP. There is no reason to run these influencial people in the mud and ruin their reputation for no good reason. Let's stick to the issue of high gas price, high mortgages, high interest credit cards, how to get out of Iraq and focus on terrists in Afganistan (where over 180 terrists have escaped recently, due to of the lack of troops on the ground), and to the millions of people who has lost their jobs. There are the issues, not who's is vetting the vetters.

He needs a M1 tank, A F-16 fighter jet, and all 150,000 of the brave men and women we have in Iraq.

Comment by h. taylor — June 14, 2008 @ 6:22 pm
To all you creeps of the republican party, lets face it you brought this on yourselves.

Hey Lumpy - you are the loser with the candidate who speaks about white people this way:

Barack Hussien Obama's own words about whites
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI77cU3jsFs&feature=related

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 6:23 pm
Yes. A ghetto mindset even if it is a quote.

And the only thing Bammy would bring to a fight would be his bi-otch of the moment and his own limp pud.

That's how the flamers do it - dey use de bi-otches fo de dirty work.

Comment by T. Ruth — June 14, 2008 @ 6:23 pm
Elect Hussein Obama and get 4 more years of JIMMY CARTER

Comment by tom — June 14, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
Smear and Fear? Forgive them Father for they know not what they do. Take the higher ground Demo's - incidentally gang, remember he already drew the line in the sand if the Repub's try to criticize Michele (even though she has been the more vitrolic Obama mouthpiece). I guess if it's a gun for knife, w/ Michele, it's gotta be thermo nuclear war! Revelations from the great one!

Comment by ObamaMessiah — June 14, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
Someone needs to call a wahhhhhhambulance for Mr. Obama.

He complains anytime a person asks him about his past.

We can't understand his goals for the future unless we properly scrutinize his past. Unfortunately, the media continues to hump his leg like a frazzled dog in heat.

Obama is just a cynic who disguises his pessimism behind his plagiarized speeches. Hopefully, someone will have the "audacity" to question his hyper-liberal agenda.

Comment by Mireya Ayala — June 14, 2008 @ 6:25 pm
How did I know he'd be talking like a typical ghetto scum before the end of the campain. You can only act like your white and have class for so long, until the tribal urges take over!

Comment by marcus — June 14, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
If Obama brings a gun then Mccain brings a bazooka! You goin down Obama!! lol

Comment by Demonpreyer — June 14, 2008 @ 6:27 pm
Obama praised the Supreme court for giving the same legal rights you and I have to foreign terrorists and illegal combatants who have never even been on US soil. Perhaps when these terrorists are freed and paid settlements, Mr Obama can arm them and have them kill his political opposition.

Comment by Kill your political opponents? — June 14, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
Screw you Republicans. Your boy stole 2 Presidential elections in a row ssand Obama wants to fight. Well, what do you expect. Remember,the difference between the two political parties is this:
Democrats support Homosexual rights.
Republicans ARE Homosexuals.

Comment by D Carver — June 14, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
Brining a gun to a knife fight. Probably not the best thing to say in Philadelphia where crime (esp. black on black crime) is out of control.

Comment by kickbalista — June 14, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
Leave it to the first Affirmative Action candidate to bring guns into the equation.

Comment by GoJo — June 14, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
Listen, you guys!

I predict that Obama will resign his bid for the presidency once all the dirt comes pouring out of the filthy vacuum bag that is his life.

Get me?

Comment by Edward G. Robinson — June 14, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
I wonder if Mrs. Obama will stop being "proud" of this nation when her husband loses in November?

Talk about "bitter!" Liberal corporate elitists like Mr. And Mrs. Obama are always bitter with people who don't agree with their far-Left social agenda!

Comment by Mireya Ayala — June 14, 2008 @ 6:29 pm
Right on brother!!!!

KILL WHITEY!!!!!!!!!

You learned well from your teachers.

Comment by Kill Whitey — June 14, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
D Carver you be funny. Nobama is the selected candidate, he stole the nomination from Hillary. He deserves to lose. And he will.

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 6:30 pm
What happened to the high falutin' rhetoric about 'hope' and 'change' and that noise? Obama-lama-ding-dong has de-evolved into a real bad parody of a 70's pop radio tune.

(w/apologies to the late Jim Croce of course):

On the south side of Chicago
In the baddest part of town
He was elected there,
And America best beware
Of a man named Obama Brown…

Obama talks about 'hope',
He talks about 'change' alot too,
The women all swoon,
For this leftist loon,
By the name of Obama Brown…

And he's bad, bad Obama Brown!
Watch him everybody, he's White House bound,
You might think you been a-smokin' crack,
But he shoved the shiv into Hillary's back!

Now Obama, he's a smoothie,
And it looks like he's havin' fun,
If you show up with a knife,
He gonna take yo life,
'Cuz Obama got himself a gun!

And he's bad, bad Obama Brown!
Watch him everybody, he's White House bound,
You might think you been a-smokin' crack,
But he shoved the shiv into Hillary's back!

Last Friday, 'bout a week ago
Obama Brown was feelin' nice,
He had the delegates, super-delegates too,
The nomination: in his shoe!

And he's bad, bad Obama Brown!
Watch him everybody, he's White House bound,
You might think you been a-smokin' crack,
But he shoved the shiv into Hillary's back!

Comment by Mark Jessup — June 14, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
SENATOR BARACK OBAMA IS NOT A COMMON THUG, BUT THE PRESENT MORONIC, JACK ASS IN CHIEF WHO INSTRUCTS THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES TO "KILL THEM, KILL THEM ALL" IS A WAR CRIMINAL WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN IMPEACHED A LONG TIME AGO.

Comment by A. DEBARGE — June 14, 2008 @ 6:35 pm
Well the south side of chicago
Is the baddest part of town
And if you go down there
You better just beware
Of a man named Obama from chi-town.

The baddest man in the whole damn town
Badder than old king kong
And meaner than a junkyard dog.

He got a 32 gun in his pocket for fun
He got a razor in his shoe.

Obama is a legend in his own mind.

Comment by 32 gun in his pocket for fun — June 14, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
Dcarver…Democrats are jackasses.

Comment by Franco — June 14, 2008 @ 6:37 pm
What a really stupid thing to say. We're trying to teach our kids not to use knives and guns when fighting and he goes all "gansta" on us? Very poor choice of words. This is hope and change???? Sheesh, it blows my mind just how stupid that remark is.

Comment by Dev — June 14, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
He's bringing a gun? Gee, Barry here I thought you were concerned about 'words'.

What an absolute fraud he is. And the millions who are mesmerized–what will you do when his presidency fails to bring about wealth, health and happiness for the universe? Like the lemmings you are maybe you'll all start jumping from high places.

Comment by lynette — June 14, 2008 @ 6:38 pm
Carefull now. Obama will play the race card any moment now.

Comment by Race Card — June 14, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
A. DEBARGE….Let's see what happens if Obama wins and pulls out of IRAQ. Let's see if he prevents another terrorist attack on our soil. I don't think he can and unfortunately and I think that is what it will take for me and others to say, "I told you so".

Comment by Franco — June 14, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
Right on Obama. Show the filthy republicans that the Democrats will not roll over when the nasty Karl Rove type spread lies. Also, it is so amusing to see the racist republicans get into such a frenzy over the meathorical use of the term guns. It shows that their IQ barely reaches triple digits.

Comment by Shyla Swamy — June 14, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
It's amazing how racist our country still is, but claims not to be. Obama was just stating that he will refuse being a victim to Republican attacks that have nothing to do with policies; A tactic we've seen all to often from the Republican party. Sorry but your double standards will no longer apply, we now see them for what they really are, lies. I pray that the bigotry portrayed here is not a true reflection of how far we have to go for a truly United States of America.

Comment by Vizion — June 14, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
…see the racist republicans get into such a frenzy over the meathorical use of the term guns. It shows that their IQ barely reaches triple digits.

Shyla Swamy you make me laugh so hard! You really showed us your IQ! meathorical use oh my!

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 6:43 pm
I agree with most of you, this is a little bit of the ghetto, ala rev. Wright coming out of Obama. Gun? Knife? Should McCain say if the democrats bring a gun, he'll bring a tank? Yeah, more ghetto talk!

Obama has no class, will cower before Iran, but threaten an old republican war hero?

If America

Comment by Steven Huron — June 14, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
More Comrade Obama jive talking, while at the same time saying he is running a respectful campaign. OK, reverse rolls and have McCain say that and stand back, watch the Obama media sycophants cut McCain to pieces.

Is it OK to call Comrade Obama a Marxists, because that is what he is?

Comment by bill-tb — June 14, 2008 @ 6:44 pm
Obama was just stating that he will refuse being a victim…

Wrong. He said what he said.

"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," Obama said at a fundraiser in Philadelphia Friday, according to pool reports.

"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun," is a pretty clear statement. So much for change Barry.

Comment by Narses — June 14, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
Obama - he sure has a lot of experience, 143 days a a junior senator in Illinois, voted 95 times for tax increases in that short time. Yeah if he gets elected remember it is your money, not his - you the ones paying the taxes; will be paying a lot more which means less for you.

Obama is a died in the wool socialist - which is a nice way of saying Marxists.

Obama isn't doing all this on his own - he is a front may for the likes of guys like George Soros, William Ayers his wife Bernadette Dorhn both convicted Weatherman Terrorists felons from the 6o's and the name is not important - but was just convicted on 14 of 20 Federal counts.

Remember what your mothers used to say - do you really want to be associated people like that.

Comment by Richie — June 14, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
I thought panty waisted Democrats were the party of peace and kumbiyah. Apparently that only applies to how they treat America's enemies their comrades -islamic terrorists.

Fortunately anti-gun panty waisted Dems don't know which end of the gun to point.

Comment by mark — June 14, 2008 @ 6:45 pm
I don't get it. Obama is a new kind of candidate. Why is he letting his advisors and campaign talk him into being nasty and mean all of the sudden?

If he doesn't shape up, he'll lose his supporters who love him because he offered a new way. Except for supporting the war, McCain is really the candidate who has shown a positive campaign and the ability to reach out to everybody.

I just don't get it.

Comment by ObamaWoman — June 14, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
I agree with most of you, this is a little bit of the ghetto, ala rev. Wright coming out of Obama. Gun? Knife? Should McCain say if the democrats bring a gun, he'll bring a tank? Yeah, more ghetto talk!

Obama has no class, will cower before Iran, but threaten an old republican war hero?

If America is stupid enough to vote for a ghetto talking socialist, Jimmy Carter hack, then we deserve what's coming.

To see what Obama is really like, check out the Obama Cube at http://www.JuggernautUSA.com/17.html.

If America

Comment by Steven Huron — June 14, 2008 @ 6:47 pm
By A.DEBARGE: "…OBAMA IS NOT A COMMON THUG…"

YOU ARE SO RIGHT !!!!!!

THERE IS NOTHING COMMON ABOUT THE MARXIST "LEROY " OBAMA BROWN….

RICE PADDIES AND REEDUCATION FOR THE BOURGEOIS CAPITALISTS WHO BUILT THIS SOCEITY….

Comment by dave — June 14, 2008 @ 6:47 pm
I'm sure states 51 thru 57 are going to vote for Obama.
Tripple digit IQ my A__.

Comment by navy65 — June 14, 2008 @ 6:47 pm
"The Repugnacan's are just too corrupt and grotesque to be allowed to stay in power. They're a sick sick foul joke"….

I forgot that the Dems were not at all corrupt, yeah, just republicans…….

If you really believe that, then we have heard from the stupidist person named Peter ever.

What a moron. We're talking about politicians here. And Peter is the most brainwashed, kool-aid drinking excuse for the electoral college.

Comment by RobertFrost — June 14, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
TO: Andy Barr, et al.
RE: Of Knives and Guns and Politics

First off, I thought Democrats didn't like guns. Indeed, they try to outlaw them.

On the other hand, most Republicans probably know more about and own more guns than most Democrats, so any such 'contest' as this supposedly non-violent Democrat proposes will likely be rather one-sided.

On the third hand….

….bring it one, baby!

I think the Republicans are going to have more fun with Obama than the Swifties had with Senator Kerry in '04. Indeed, '04 will look like a 'love fest' based on all the ammunition Obama has provided over the last few months.

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Obama: Chenge you can believe in!] And that is NOT a 'misspelling'. If only we could get a Hammer and Sickle into the capital 'C'…..

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 14, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
So right off the bat, Barack Hussein Obama wants to settle things with a gun. What a nutcase!

Comment by jeffe — June 14, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
Chuck Pelto…Right On! It is going to be an eventful campaign and I am looking forward to it. Obama is the best candidate a republican could face for the election and I am looking forward to making him stutter. He was placed by the establishment. He is a junior senator with no experience and has the most liberal voting record in the senate. He is a socialist.

Comment by Franco — June 14, 2008 @ 6:52 pm
Obama has always voted in favor of banning guns and now he want to bring one to the debates. If he had won in banning guns he would be bring another speech for hope & change, WOW that sure would do it!

Comment by Dave s — June 14, 2008 @ 6:53 pm
Let me see….hard to imagine a black man with a gun or knife……NOT!!!

Not the best analogy for Obama to use. I guess he must have heard that when he was a community organizer in Chicago.

Comment by Kris in AL — June 14, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/metaphor

Comment by Peter — June 14, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
That stupid negro thinks he is going to win the presidential elction…besides rednecks, there are those of us MExica-Americans who do not like negroes. I will vote for the old white guy before I vote for a thug negro punk like Obama "HUSSEIN".

Comment by Carlos — June 14, 2008 @ 6:54 pm
What Obama is saying to all of you GOP idiots is that he is not going to back down from the RNC like so many other democrats did….And he will win and all of you who have a war no more mentallity will HAVE to adjust…..Get ready for a different type of election….How many elections have you experienced seeing with a black candidate?….Exactly….So you don't know how this will turn out but I gurantee you Obama will be the one left standing…..ITS IN OUR NEGRO BLOOD…..YA KNOW? THE HOOD BLOOD….YA KNOW THE SLAVE BLOOD…..What do ya'll have? besides stealing from every other race from the beginging of time!!!

Comment by BUZZARD'S KORNER — June 14, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
This is great. Please, leave him alone and let him self-destruct. He's now programmed for it. He sat in the pews of his church and listened to this kind of garbage for years and now we will be able to hear it repeated but filtered and in code. Between him and his wife's big mouth and the hatred bound up in their hearts, they will spew forth more and more and more and they will self-destruct. It's inevitable. They cannot contain themselves.

Comment by drh — June 14, 2008 @ 6:55 pm
His comments were very gutter and low-class.

And don't try that racism crap with me.

I'm a Black woman, and I see right through Obama.

Comment by Thinker — June 14, 2008 @ 6:56 pm
I am not for McCain. But there is no choice unless you are a socialist. I don't believe in communism / socialism, so I'm stuck with voting for an old fart.

Sad choice � both want to mortgage our children and grandchildren�s future � Republicans will just do it slower.

Comment by Katie — June 14, 2008 @ 7:00 pm
from reading these comments, i draw the following conclusion: repugs have vivid, fear-based imaginations! where do you guys come up with some of this stuff? sheesh!

obama'o8/'12!!!

Comment by chrissy — June 14, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
.
…so?…
.
…so what?…
.
…bring 'em on…
.
Dick

Comment by Dick Cheney — June 14, 2008 @ 7:04 pm
GREAT TIMES FOR THE REPUBLIC…..
LEROY OBAMA IS NOW BRINGING THE LEADERS FOR HIS TRUTH SQUADS OUT TO SUN THEMSELVES…
"BUZZARDS KORNER"— ?? NEW LEADER FOR LEROY
(ADOLPH) OBAMAS NEW "BROWN SHIRT" CORPS???
KRISTALLNACHT ON THE DEMOCRATIC AGENDA???

HISTORY REDUX IN THE PLANNING STAGES…

Comment by dave — June 14, 2008 @ 7:07 pm
Settle things with a gun? Are you people nuts? Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran? Do you not hear the violence that passes for political positions here in America? Love your neighbor as yourself. Be a good Christian and lay off the violence. Love is a family value,or, as John Birdman Bryant says…
Rabbi McCain is a very poor choice to be a nominee of any party, for his love of war will lead to our troops in Iraq being overrun by Iran and Syria and probably Turkey, too and no amount of rhetoric or bluster will restore the world to what it was before we bombed, bombed, bombed, bombed, bombed Iran…

Comment by D Carver — June 14, 2008 @ 7:08 pm
[...] he'd said the following in a public school he would have been [...]

Pingback by Flopping Aces � Blog Archive » Obama Threatening Gun Violence or Just Going for the Pro Gun Vote? — June 14, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
The same lefties who decried George Bush saying that he was going to get Saddam dead or alive are the same ones cheering Obama for saying he's going to bring a gun to the table. Doink.

Comment by Asparagus Tip — June 14, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
Obama is a Trigglet. He just keeps screaming lounder and louder over nothing. How will he actually react when something important actually happens? This guy has a real screwed attitude. Go figure! N%%%#$

Comment by Fil — June 14, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
So the admitted black cokehead is trying to scare the old white guy, but thinks anyone who dares speak aggressively about Iran and other Muslim Nazis is a bully; that we must respect and revere the Islamic Nazi culture, while he trashes our nonIslamist culture. Note please: Obama's African half-brother, whom we've seen in photos of Obama in Africa, stated in a public interview that Obama was raised a Muslim. If true, Obama has lied to the American people, and can credibly be labeled a Manblackian Candidate.

Comment by Dr Paul — June 14, 2008 @ 7:10 pm
From reading these comments. Doesn't look like you did Chrissy - the majority are mentioning the Demogog's hypocrisy. �Change� and �Hope�, catch phrases that have already gone stale. Change � take money from my pocket is hardly change. Hope to get some freebees � Old as welfare as a life style.

Comment by Katie — June 14, 2008 @ 7:11 pm
Yo Peter(or Dick, Willie, tiny little fella, whatever) this FRAUD has left a nice paper trail (and lot's of nice audio) of how he really feels about our country. I expect these little bits of insight in to his BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY mindset to increase into a deluge. Like Dennis Miller said the other night(quote) "…to call this EMPTY SUIT an EMPTY SUIT is an insult to hangers everywhere." So, blow it out yo pie hole, and HAVE A NICE DAY!

Comment by Jamesb — June 14, 2008 @ 7:13 pm
Has Obama ever been in a fight before? Has he ever seen a fight on TV? Does he know what "fight" means?

Just wonderin'.

Comment by Ignatz Horowitz — June 14, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
Other than bickering with the Hildebeast, I mean…

Comment by Ignatz Horowitz — June 14, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
Gangsa talk by a Chicago punk.

Well, at least he learned something from Pastor Wright.

Comment by Garland — June 14, 2008 @ 7:18 pm
Blain,

"The GOP doesn't run on issues, just smears and jeers". Can anybody tell me what the Dem's ran on in 2006? The whole campaign was Bush is bad and has ruined the country.

A questions. Can anybody give me specifics about what Bush has done to ruin America? Lower taxes? It has been proven without argument that lowering taxes raised revenue. Blaine, give me some details about what the Dem's run on that truely works outside of a classroom hypothesis.

Comment by John in GR — June 14, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
That's the Chicago way…The "healer" Barry Obama

Comment by Gus — June 14, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
Obama acted like Buckwheat seeing a ghost when the aggressive white woman wanted to debate him in Indiana. His eyes got all big and round, his hair done frizzed up, his knees all knocked and such, then he uttered "Feets don't fail me now," and skedaddled into the woodpile. Same when the old white man wanted to hold weekly joint town halls. Clearly, Obama has rightly earned the moniker: Buckwheat Obama, or Buck Obama for short.

Comment by Dr Paul — June 14, 2008 @ 7:19 pm
Obama and his cult are typical Dumbocrats. Equating the election to a street fight is perfectly indicative of how sophomoric Obama's views on leadership and political power are.

Comment by scott — June 14, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
What if McCain brings a gun to the fight, instead?

Comment by Turd Ferguson — June 14, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
Mireya Ayala #118 ~

Good one!

In "American" - "birds of feather flock together."

Comment by Edward G. Robinson — June 14, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
The liberals scream at the world that they are the peace maker. Well, Obama talks like a dopey, hyped up junior high school valedictorian creaming "There shall be blood.." This guy can't apeak without teleprompter, notes and the phony fainting woman in the crowd. Take those away, and he squirms, squeaks and meows. Hey, you liberals, start running like mice.

Comment by J Weissman — June 14, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI77cU3jsFs&feature=related

Comment by drh — June 14, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
IT IS UNIMAGINABLE:
LEROY ACTUALLY MAKES HILLIARY LOOK REASONABLE???
NEWSPEAK, NEWTHINK,NEW MINDLESS ROBOTS TO SWOON OVER A BAG OF SO2 GAS……
GOEBBELS WOULD BE PROUD OF THE PROPAGANDA FOR hERR LEROY….

Comment by dave — June 14, 2008 @ 7:23 pm
Some folks keep saying "the republicans lied and cheated…" ad nauseum… but, they fail to notice the distinction between an individual, who does wrong, who has fooled folks into believing that he is a republican, and the party platform upon which is built the republican ideal. The democrat party has the same phenomena- take the murder pig senator chappaquiddick for instance- but the difference is, when a person trusted to be a rpublican does wrong, they get prosecuted and punished. Senator murder pig of chappaquiddick is still in office !! The democrat platform is one of wealth stealing and pretend redistribution- among a littany of treasons- like gun control (no higher treason than disarming an American!!)- while the party of freedom, has no flaws like th dem's platforms. But you know- name any- ANY group of people, there will be found percentages of criminals who managed in un-noticed. Arrest criminals, prosecute, and lock up, and the problems are solved. It would also erase the democrat electorate!!!

Comment by ralphy — June 14, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
[...] Obama on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun' @ 2:47 pm by Andy Barr [...]

Pingback by Gangster Sh*t « Count Us Out — June 14, 2008 @ 7:27 pm
Bring a breathalyzer…

Comment by Andrew — June 14, 2008 @ 7:28 pm
I suppose we will hear next week how he is not the same man that he has known all of his life.
At that point his bravery at standing up to his own rhetoric will be the first time this is picked up in the mainstream media.

Comment by Gun Owner — June 14, 2008 @ 7:28 pm
The half-breed is half-cocked, or is that redundant? If you read his books, you will see what a danger he is to our nation. Trying to get some street cred with the full-breed brothers is not what we need out a candidate. Change is what he will bring…..the destruction of the greatest nation on earth.

Comment by Phil — June 14, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
Obama has started the anti-smear web site it's not the smears he has to fear it's the "TRUTH" about him he has to fear.

Comment by navy65 — June 14, 2008 @ 7:35 pm
[...] Barack Obama has seemingly channeled Sean Connery in the movie "The Untouchables" by serving notice that if the Republicans aggressively go after him he's ready to respond in kind — and then some: Barack Obama is warning supporters that the general election fight between [...]

Pingback by Obama Vows Tough Campaign:"If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun." — June 14, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
[...] on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'" [via memeorandum] Save and Share: These icons link to social bookmarking sites [...]

Pingback by Obama Wants a Gun Fight » The American Mind — June 14, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
BUZZARD'S KORNER: The Democrats keep you down and you keep coming back to them. It is ridiculous that you let yourselves be taken advantage of over and over. Look at the historic landmarks when it comes to black rights and you will have the thank the Republicans. that is what makes me sick. The Democrats use you my friend and you keep wanting something for nothing.

Comment by Franco — June 14, 2008 @ 7:45 pm
Once again a liberal betrays his heart. "Out of the abundance of a man's heart, he speaketh". I wonder if Rev Wright ever preached that message. Also interesting is that he says this in a city that doesn't allow concealed carry. That is one of the reasons it has such a high violent crime rate. Statistically, the high the percentage of carry licenses issued the lower the violent crime rate. Bullying criminals hate the guy who stands up to them. And as far as movie lines being used, fogetaboutit. It is a street phrase used since my dad ran in the LA zoot suiters of the 30's. It just proves the shallow water he walks in, no depth.

Comment by Big Bill — June 14, 2008 @ 7:46 pm
I am not surprised Obama said this. Here is another video of "The Dirty Politics That Started Obama�s Political Career"

http://www.audacityofhypocrisy.com/2008/06/09/the-dirty-politics-that-started-obamas-political-career/

Comment by Obama disagreed with Jesus — June 14, 2008 @ 7:46 pm
[...] boiling over as he finds himself out of his league, in over his head. Today the fool comes out promising all out war with McCain (even though McCain is not the one spreading nasty rumors, many came from Hillary [...]

Pingback by The Strata-Sphere » Obama Is Trying To Be Sooo Macho-Man, But America Doesn’t Want Someone With A Short, Violent Fuse — June 14, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
From the first 2 comments posted including Barack Obaman's violent verbage and calling Republicans names, there is no need to call Barack Obama or Obamaniacs scary as their own words depict a rhetoric of bully which mirrors what has been coming from this campaign since Barry was a teenager as noted in his writings of wanting to be a president of "some country".

It is telling though that Barack Obama stumbles for words in talking about economics, but is very comfortable with remarks about violence.

Comment by LC — June 14, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
TO: BUZZARD'S KORNER
RE: What You Got!!?!??!?

"What do ya'll have?" — BUZZARD'S KORNER

How's 27 years in the Infantry sound to ya?

Regards,

Chuck(le)

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 14, 2008 @ 8:10 pm
TO: Franco
RE: The New Plantation….er…Deal

"BUZZARD'S KORNER: The Democrats keep you down and you keep coming back to them." — Franco

Indeed….

….instead of chains and whips, today they use shoddy education and welfare.

Regards,

Chuck(le)

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 14, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
This is why Democrats like waiting periods!

Comment by Chris — June 14, 2008 @ 8:22 pm
Obama=Farrakhan without the bow tie and tuxedo.

Comment by Dr Paul — June 14, 2008 @ 8:26 pm
Sure he will bring a gun……typical South Side Chicago…..he'll also bring a few of his boys for a driveby and also a few of the TV's he's stolen from the 'hood!! Then roll a few joints like the old days and drop by the mosque and bend over and take it in the shorts!

Comment by Mickey — June 14, 2008 @ 8:31 pm
Some of you are way to critical of Obama. He must be qualified for this ultimate Affirmative Action job. — He has 123 days experience in the U.S. Senate and he is supported by folks like Oprah, Luis Farakhan, Jane Fonda, Jimmy "Panama Canal" Carter, Barney Frank and most of America's favorite welfare queens.

And quit asking about his sealed birth certificate.
You wouldn't release yours either if your full name was "Muhammed Barak el Hussein bin laden Osama Obama."

Comment by Garland — June 14, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
"Why is it that that one cannot criticize Obama without being called a racist?"

Two reasons: (1) Dems are the true racists in this country. They see everything in terms of race. They use race and stoking the fires of the racial divide to secure power. Wonder why nothing they do really helps inner city minorities, why they oppose school choice (which would be a start to offering real educations to inner city minorities), oppose tough anti-crime measures thereby protecting those who overwhelmingly prey on inner city African Americans, etc., etc.? The answer is that they want to keep minorities down, beholden, under their thumbs, and voting for them. (2) Because even most Dems are starting to realize how weak of a candidate they have nominated, and the charge of "racism" is an attempt to rebuff any and all criticism of the "lightworker" mesiah Obama that might expose his weaknesses.

Comment by MoonbatBane — June 14, 2008 @ 8:38 pm
[...] Obama appears to understand the Right-wing Noise Machine, and rather than getting all defensive and mewling whiney protests, he [...]

Pingback by The Art of the Possible » Blog Archive » Locked and Loaded — But Obama May Want to Upgrade to the (Rhetorical) Howitzer — June 14, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
That is the languge he understands. He can not discuss and debbate, he would not know how to , this is how the Chicago mobs fight for political gains.

Comment by nancy sabet — June 14, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
If McCain have said this about Obama, everyone would be insinuating that McCain is talking about assassination.
Media should make a big story out of this.

And now Obamabots who drop in here We�re waiting. For presentation of Obama�s experience and accomplishments.

We�re waiting.

And waiting.

And waiting.

Comment by Unity _my_ass — June 14, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
So if McCain brings his knife, Obama threatens to bring his gun…But if Iran brings its nuclear bomb, Obama threatens to bring his limp di*k.

Comment by Dr Paul — June 14, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
I am really embarrassed that we have a candidate who is using this kind of cheap gutter trash talk. This is far worse than any of Bush's cowboy talk, which bothered me but this is one presidential candidate talking about another, not the leader of the nation under attack talking about another violent country.

I am embarrassed for all the good black people I know who have endorsed him and who felt that he was bridging the racial gap, not widening it. Unfortunately, he has done nothing but polarize the conversation in an unseemly manner.

Comment by rhonda fonda — June 14, 2008 @ 9:13 pm
Our country is now backwards and thought we were moving in the forward direction. Well I guess Obama proved it wrong! The blacks today are the most racist of all race in this world. Other nations says that America is the most racist well they are referring to the black people in America. Obama is wrong on many fronts, the door is the right choice.

Comment by hillary for the people — June 14, 2008 @ 9:15 pm
Funny that the same eight or so folks who hang out at Perot supporter Alex Rodriguez' fake HRC site "HillaryIs44″ are all swarming here under various assumed names. John Sidney McCain III thanks you and your RNC paychecks are in the mail!

Comment by Phoenix Woman — June 14, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
[...] Christopher alerts us to something that the Prima Donna Poverty Pimp�, B. Hussein Obama, will regret saying, since he and his fellow hoodies are pretty good at gunning down unarmed crack whores and innocent [...]

Pingback by Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler � Bring It On, Pimp — June 14, 2008 @ 9:32 pm
I am the Obomanation. Fear me and my elite gun skills against your puny knives. Once elected, the new terrorists will be the Christian right as well as all opposed to me.

Of course, if you oppose me now you must be a RACIST! Did I scream that loud enough?

I promise to increase federal funding for abortions and to give homosexuals increased rights and protections. I will do this and you will like it. I also promise that there will not be one foreign terrorist attack on U.S. soil because I believe in a diplomatic solution for all of America's enemies. My first act of diplomacy will be to surrender Iraq to its enemies in the name of "bringing the troops home".

Are you tired of having your wrists shackled to your ankles? Well that is just too bad. If you beg loud enough, I might use KY.

Comment by Obomanation — June 14, 2008 @ 9:40 pm
I am the Alpha and the Omega. I am the Obamination.
Kneel down and worship me.

For I will bring the Kingdom to earth. This guy actually muttered this rubbish.

That's the "new religion" brought to us by the marxist Manchurian candidate.

Now he's not happy to just be stealing from the vessel of those "clinging" to their religion, now he goes and steals from Sean Connery.

Well let's see. Is this an old revival of the corrupt South Side Chicago game we thought was gone forever? Yes, it's back and the mask is coming right off.

How do you like me now?

Comment by The Real Obamination — June 14, 2008 @ 9:49 pm
I struggling as to what is the most scary:

President Obama

President McCain

or the sentiments expressed here.

The United States, as an idea, is almost finished and after reading most of the comments here, I'm beginning to think that might be a good thing.

Comment by JB — June 14, 2008 @ 9:51 pm
Obviously, what Obama means is that if they continue to make things up that his wife Michellle didn't say, Obama can bring up that Cindy McCain was a drug addict and spent time in detox.

Comment by Susie K — June 14, 2008 @ 10:24 pm
susie k- can you say betty ford? Video clips of mrs o are things she said….

Comment by ralphy — June 14, 2008 @ 10:46 pm
This jerk will self destruct given ANY scrutiny by the media. Can you imagine the press outrage if McCain had talked about knves and guns and said "people in Philly like a brawl" given the daily bloodbath created daily by black thugs in the city of brotherly love? Take away his teleprompter and Obama is just another Chicago political hack. "The police are not here to create disorder, they are here to preserve disorder" DA MARE 1968

Comment by DB Cooper — June 14, 2008 @ 11:01 pm
[...] Obama on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun' June 14 — @ 2:47 pm by Andy Barr [...]

Pingback by Guns? Knives? Obama Bully Tactics in Full Swing « Lady Boomer NYC — June 14, 2008 @ 11:22 pm
[...] Amazon.com Widgets Andy Barr / The Hill's blog [ie. internet publication] Briefing Room: Obama on GOP: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’ — Barack Obama is warning supporters that the general election fight between him [...]

Pingback by Obama on GOP: ‘If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun’ (Andy Barr/The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room) | President-Obama.com — June 14, 2008 @ 11:39 pm
Good choice of words for a guy who wants to strip us of the rest of our guns rights and ignore the constitution and give us nationalised healthcare. Go Ron Paul!

Comment by Katherine — June 14, 2008 @ 11:54 pm
At least McCain would know how to use both gun and a knife. Barry would have to get Michelle's permission to possess either.

Comment by Doug — June 14, 2008 @ 11:54 pm
"Obviously, what Obama means is that if they continue to make things up that his wife Michellle didn't say, Obama can bring up that Cindy McCain was a drug addict and spent time in detox.

Comment by Susie K � June 14, 2008 @ 10:24 pm"

Hmm, maybe I'm mistaken, but I'm pretty sure that rumor originated on a Hillary supporter's website. Nice smear attempt though. But of course this is all just a distraction that's not helping Obama's kids. Leave Michelle alone and let her be proud of America for the first time because us bitter racists finally nominated a sorta-black man.

Comment by sigh — June 15, 2008 @ 12:07 am
O.K., all you Obama supporters - those of us who are NOT supporting or voting for Obama; well, we are racists. So, now that I've clarified that - all of you pro-Obama people - esp. you WHITE poeple - can stop calling us racists, or posting statements that you think we're mean, bigoted, uneducated, rednecks, KKK members, whatever. You've called us racists all along - so if you think that's what we are, then that's what we are! Dig? So - no longer will names hurt us (y'know - 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me' - lot of truth in those words!!!)

Comment by Bren — June 15, 2008 @ 12:14 am
Obviously, what Obama means is that if they continue to make things up that his wife Michellle didn't say, Obama can bring up that Cindy McCain was a drug addict and spent time in detox.

Comment by Susie K

**

What Cindy McCain did was to HERSELF; what Michelle did/said was AGAINST AMERICAN CITIZENS: "Don't trust other people's opinions or bloggers, because people lie." "America is down right mean", "For the First time in my adult life, I'm proud of America" - What adorable statements made about America and our people by a First Lady wannabe!

Comment by Bren — June 15, 2008 @ 12:23 am
It was a joke!!!! Remember Obama made an unfortunate remark about bitter and guns in reference to Pennsylvania, which is where he made the statement.

All during the primary in Pennsylvania there was the Hillary and Rocky the fighter theme that people in Pennsylvania liked. They liked the concept of "tough."

Comment by Jim — June 15, 2008 @ 12:44 am
[...] would seem "they" has something to do with people who support his likely opponent for the general election, John [...]

Pingback by House of Eratosthenes — June 15, 2008 @ 12:59 am
What does anyone expect from B Hussien Winfrey.. after all ,he's 43.25% Arabic (father, both sides),50% white (mother, both sides), and 6.25% African Negro (father, one side, 1 generation removed).

That Arab blood in him causes him to react violently to the slightest provocation.

Now do you guys remember how the Media were like obsessed with Hillary Clinton because she mentioned RFK being shot in June.

How they took the leap to connect that with Obama being shot and then attacked her for a week….

Lets see what the press does with this comment.. which was much more overt and explicit

Comment by Vince P — June 15, 2008 @ 1:11 am
Of course Obama and his Voter will bring guns,,to a knife fight,, Hell they been doing Drive byes threw this who campaign,

Comment by LokiPV — June 15, 2008 @ 1:25 am
I voted Hilary Clinton, and only support Hilary Clinton, No matter what Hilary Does suspend her campaign concede her campaign. No matter what Hilary does she could even support Obama and campaign for Obama I will never Vote for Barack Obama, I do think America is ready for a black president, just not Barack Obama,,, The way The Democratic party handle this election with the Corporate Media propaganda the whole election, Turned this election upside down,, Obama could of ran over someone,, like Haley Berry, No one would care and still vote,, Obama..
There several million Voter right now like my self, will not ever vote for Barack Obama, Many like my self will be Voting for McCain, my reason is simple,, the Obama voter came on CNN & MSNBC and said if obama does not win the primary, Obama supporter will vote for McCain, Democratic party did not do anything to the obama camp to stop ,, why is obama party splitting the party in half, Now pelosi and many other are blaming Hilary and kept on with the propaganda Corporate Media, Obama Said on the new so many time,, does not Matter, if your Democrat or Republican,, you want the right person for the right Job,, He is so right,,when He said that we wanted Hilary,, Well Congrats to Obama his supporter got him to the primary,,,but He will never win the election,, for President, I will not stop with my blogging,, who is the best man for the job between Barack & McCain,, will vote for McCain he will be way better than Barack Obama, I can put up for McCain for 4 years and Hilary Can run again, Pelosi and the rest of the democrat party,, days are number at this point, For pushing Hilary out and ruining her Career, Even now During Clinton Exit speech,, Democratic party Told Hilary if she does not back there little puppet Barack Obama they will ruin her career,, In my opinion They all ready Ruined Hilary Clinton Career, Right Now I am going listen to one thing Barack Obama said, and that is, like I said, it does not matter if your Democrat or republican who is the right person for the job,,,, Hillary supporter need to stick together, Vote for McCain or just not vote for we need the right person,,, Hilary is up on stage right now saying what pelosi and the democratic party are telling her what to do,, or Economy is down and the way the propaganda Media is,, we are turning into a 3rd world country,, by rigging the election thru the media, Hilary Supporter who really want Hilary to be president Need to vote for McCain or just not Vote for Barack Obama, let McCain win,, there nothing more he can do as president, Congress will not let him it Congress who controls everything,, not the president, Pelosi and the a lot of the democratic party ruined Hilary Career, If all Hilary Voter, stick together, than We can restore Hilary Career and make her President, in 4 years. if you vote for Obama we have to wait maybe 8 years or 4 years and republican will be office, if Obama wins the presidency he will only be 4 year term,,, I say give all your supporter not to the democratic party, but to Hilary Clinton.. democratic party needs all of them need to leave office and get fresh people in there, who can unite the party not keep it separated and force unity, to who they want not who the voter want,, Hilary would of won this election, DNC screwed her with Florida and Michigan if those vote were counted at the beginning she would of won this race along time ago..and for the sexist Media, Like CNN & MSNBC� will continue to not report the new but Make it up as they see fit, All Hilary supporter need to unit together.. and stick together,, Margaret Thatcher was prime Minister 30 years ago,, but American Men and New Bias, is keeping woman down for personal gain, Like Keith Oberman, & Chris Mathews Who are the biggest Sexist on this MSNBC stations

Comment by LokiPV — June 15, 2008 @ 1:26 am
This is an obvious reference to the movie THE UNTOUCHABLES, where Sean Connery explains how things are done in Chicago to Kevin Costner. Everybody in Chicago knows this reference. This is not some secret gang code, its just a quote from a movie. Duh!

Comment by Peg — June 15, 2008 @ 1:51 am
Peg: Thank you Captain Obvious.

It's still totally unacceptable.

If my memory serves, Hillary Clinton merely mentioned a historical fact that RFK's campaign ran into June so that people would realize her campaign going into June wasn't an unusual thing… and what happened?

The entire Press Corp erupted HOW DARE SHE ELUDE TO RFK'S DEATH… IS SHE SAYING THAT OBAMA SHOULD BE MURDERED!! SHE SHOULD KNOW BETTER!

I'm a conservative.. so I'm glad Hillary lost.. but let me tell you.. I was angry at the press for their out of control reaction.. And Obama put gas on the fire.

And now we're all supposed to let him talk about shooting McCain metaphorically?

I dont thik

This guy is totally out of his league and needs to go back to his Marxist Racist Islam-loving "Church"

Comment by Vince P — June 15, 2008 @ 2:10 am
NObama!!!

Comment by lost freedoms — June 15, 2008 @ 2:10 am
I wonder what kind of world Peter lives in. It was Democrats who spread the Tape rumor.

The question I have is

1 - Does he choose to deliberately lie about this
2 - Is he completely stupid?

Comment by Vince P — June 15, 2008 @ 2:33 am
[...] is rather ironic that Obama chose to use a firearms metaphor at a fundraiser this weekend�when�speaking about�countering Republican attacks. "If they [...]

Pingback by Pajamas Media � An Illustrated Guide to Obama’s Gun-Grabbing — June 15, 2008 @ 3:16 am
I don't need to bring up Obama's race in this election, that is falling right into the democrat's trap. "Oh, you mention his race, you must be a racist!"

It's irrelavent, and it doesn't need to be brought up.

Regardless of his race, Obama is a classical Marxist, who believes even more than the rest of his party that we all need him to save our sorry asses from ourselves.

He will socialize healthcare, and even worse, he will fight for the right of every unborn baby to get terminated. (Heck, he's pro-partial birth abortion, he'll even terminate the one's partially born!)

This guy will lead our country so hard left, all the conservatives will be kicking themselves in the ass for complaining about McCain.

The 'Obama Cube' will explain everything you need to know about Barack Obama.

Just don't stare at it too long, or you'll burn your retinas!

http://www.juggernautusa.com/17.html (The Obama Cube)

Comment by Steven Huron — June 15, 2008 @ 4:06 am
[...] by Phoenix Woman on June 15, 2008 From The Hill today: Barack Obama is warning supporters that the general election fight between him and John [...]

Pingback by Somebody Knows His Classic Film Lines « Mercury Rising ?? — June 15, 2008 @ 4:38 am
So…let me get this straight. Mr Changey Hopey Uniter guy is talking about bringing guns to a knife fight. All Riiiiiight. SARCASM ON: That is terrifically uniting, ain't it? SARCASM OFF

What in the hell is he talking about??? Could it be that he is bitter that many Hillary supporters are balking at supporting this empty suit? Has Precious resorted to clinging to his God and guns out of bitterness at our unwillingness to bathe in the Kool Aid???

Inquiring minds want to know….

Comment by VMorris — June 15, 2008 @ 4:40 am
[...] took Barack Obama exactly one week after clinching the Democratic nomination, to abandon the 'change, hope and unity' [...]

Pingback by PoliGazette » Obama Promises to Divide and Conquer — June 15, 2008 @ 5:07 am
TO: Jim
RE: Just Kidding?

"It was a joke!!!! Remember Obama made an unfortunate remark about bitter and guns in reference to Pennsylvania, which is where he made the statement." — Jim

A good indicator of whether or not it was a joke would be the number of people who heard the speech cheering, instead of laughing.

RE: "Just Kidding"

Where's Armed Liberal when we REALLY need him?

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Just Kidding, v., Saying what they'd REALLY like to do, given the power and opportunity.]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 15, 2008 @ 7:59 am
Peter is a sick dude who knows zip, nada, nihil, nothings, zero. It's his kind of talk that separates Americans. Small-minded individuals have to speak as he does are to be pitied. The reason the Dems will probably get in will be because Anericans are bascially stupid, actually believing the Abomination, er, I mean Obamination, will help the country. Watch your freedoms disappear, starting with govt taking over every aspect of our lives. Right down the tubes we will go! It amazes me that liberals cannot see the forest for the trees; basically they just don't want to have to think for themselves; they want the govt to do it for them.

Comment by L.G. — June 15, 2008 @ 8:22 am
That line is from BustaCap DoggyDog's urban rap recording, "Kill Whitey Some Mo…"

Comment by YoYO ObbyCoolJ — June 15, 2008 @ 9:19 am
I hope that in the future gun and knives rhetoric will be left behind by candidates before both slip into gutter politics. Let's elevate the level of discourse candidates.

I teach middle school. I think I might recognize some of the immature teenage ramblings left here by some obvious republicans.

I'm an Obama supporter and proud of it.

Comment by Andy — June 15, 2008 @ 9:28 am
Obama is alluding to knives and guns? Michelle Obama wants to rip out Bill Clinton's eyes? What a bloodthirsty duo! Are they supposed to be role models for youth? For inner-city youth suffering from violence?

These are disturbingly vicious images emanating from the "anti-war" candidate and his wife. They need to be censured.

Comment by Monarch — June 15, 2008 @ 9:39 am
Bring a gun? Is he advocating assissinating McCain?

Comment by JSF — June 15, 2008 @ 9:54 am
Obama has a strange view of Pennsylvanians. I could a good chuckle out of the statement

Rural Pennsylvanians cling to their guns and bible and inner city Pennsylvanians cling to their guns and knives enjoying a good rumble in the street.

Comment by Linda C — June 15, 2008 @ 10:39 am
[...] Briefing Room Blog:� Obama on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun' [...]

Pingback by Fun With the Cold Hard « Countenance Blog — June 15, 2008 @ 11:12 am
[...] Obama pledging to swing back at the GOP drew much applause from the crowd. …" - The Hill [...]

Pingback by Barack Obama Promises To Launch Nukes Against John McCain In A Gunfight For The Presidency | THE GUN TOTING LIBERAL� — June 15, 2008 @ 11:33 am
Hey VinceP, The "Whitey" thing was almost certainly begun by some desperate Repub scum bag a la swiftboat picked up upon by Clinton supporter Larry Johnson of No Quarter who now has zero credibility, further exaggerated upon by super slimeball ROger Stone and that Fat oxycontin addict windbag…so that makes you either ignorant or a liar. At any rate you don't know what you're talking about.

Next.

Comment by Peter — June 15, 2008 @ 11:50 am
Sen. Obama was not brave enough to face the Fox News in a debate with fellow democrats. Sitting down alone with Chris Wallace is not a sign of strength but weakness. Is this the best my party has to offer?

Comment by Aurora Esperanza — June 15, 2008 @ 12:00 pm
All I see here is the squealing of very stupid asshats who can't seem to parse language when it's used imaginatively.

This is why we need better education in this country, because fools like this who never learned to think for themselves, are the peons and lame brained lemmings of the Bush White house, a bastion of incompetence and unimaginative mind-numbing FAILURE. They are easy to manipulate, easy to dupe. They can be convinced to vote against their best interests AND not see the terrible truth when it stares them plainly in the face like a big dumb cow chewing on cud in the middle of the road (see that's another METAPHOR. It makes language fun and evocative). But don't worry I'll keep pointing out the outrageous disasters THIS WHite HOUSe and THIS Republican party has wrought and so will the rest of the Obama supporters until we make a dent in your thick skulls.

Comment by Peter — June 15, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
TO: All
RE: Peter

"All I see here is the squealing of very stupid asshats who can't seem to parse language when it's used imaginatively.

This is why we need better education in this country, because fools like this who never learned to think for themselves, are the peons and lame brained lemmings…." — Peter

Projection, anyone?

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[TARGET! Cease fire....]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 15, 2008 @ 12:13 pm
P.S. Speaking of 'lemming' mentality….

….A formerly devote Democrat associate of mine intimated to me that he is going to change his registration from Democrat to Republican next week.

Why?

Because he's tired of having the Party officials telling him how to think and how to vote. He's reminded of the Roman Catholic church of the Middle Ages; priests, pulpits and peons.

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 15, 2008 @ 12:16 pm
Peter:

Please keep talking. You're helping me win some people over.

Comment by Vince P — June 15, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
[...] it was faux outrage at Obama quoting The Untouchables, showing that the Republican War on Metaphors continues unabated. See, for example, Flopping Aces: [...]

Pingback by Property of a Lady » I Love the Smell of Desperation in the Morning — June 15, 2008 @ 12:31 pm
Vince I'd love to but I have a life.

Comment by Peter — June 15, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
Gee, just imagine if a pro-gun Republican had said something like that!

Comment by CCW4ME2 — June 15, 2008 @ 12:50 pm
TO: Peter
RE: Having a 'Life'

"Vince I'd love to but I have a life." — Peter

Not much of one, based on what I've observed.

TO: CCW4ME2
RE: Indeed

"Gee, just imagine if a pro-gun Republican had said something like that!" — CCW4ME2

'nuff said.

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Where there is no religion, hypocrisy becomes good taste.]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 15, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
[...] Threatens to Shoot McCain! Jump to Comments O'Bomber told an audience in�Philadelphia, [...]

Pingback by Obama Threatens to Shoot McCain! « What Do You Believe? — June 15, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
O�Bomber told an audience in Philadelphia, 2008-06-13:

�If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun.�

Then he screamed,

�I�m gonna blow that ol� coot�s head clean off his shoulders! Yeeee-Ha! Allahu! Akbhar! Fools!�

�If they bring a war hero, we bring a war!�

�If they bring the Bible, we bring the Koran!�

Michelle O�Bomber commented:

�This is the first time in my adult life that I am proud to be a gun-owner!�

�This is the first time in my adult life that I am proud to be married to a psychopathic gun-toting maniac!�

* * * * *

BTW, before sensitive souls out there fire up their keyboards to complain about �O�Bomber� (�Not all Muslims are terrorists you know!? Only a few hundred million!�), that was his nickname in high school, when he was comin� up on the mean streets of Oahu.

Barry O�Bomber.

Comment by Akira — June 15, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
and check out mybarackobama for kids site. unapologetic indrocrination of children. plus cult of personality, and now this. And people wonder why democrats are voting for mccain.

Comment by jessi — June 15, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
Hill Blog: Obama on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'

Barack Obama is warning supporters that the general election fight between him and John McCain may get ugly, but the …

Trackback by The Saloon dot net — June 15, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
It's so fun to see the republican attacks by #1 Twisting the truth (latching on to 1 sentence out of thousands and using it out of context). And #2 using 'experience' as a qualifier for being president.

Come on people. You can do better than this. I'd like to see deep analysis of a bit more than those half-sentences from time to time. (You can do a lot better, and still not be afraid of being labeled as a intellectual elitist by your own crowd).

And experience? Even with all that experience (there is such thing as too much, right?), McCain doesn't seem to have much of his own ideas to offer.

Comment by Mickwell — June 15, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
Mickwell: you're expecting people who have no interest in voting for Obama to spend time putting together what his views are and then typing their response to them?

Sorry to say, but no one is going to make that sort of investment of time for someone who starts their message with "It's so fun…"

This isn't fun.

Comment by Vince P — June 15, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
I teach middle school. I think I might recognize some of the immature teenage ramblings left here by some obvious republicans.

I'm an Obama supporter and proud of it.

Comment by Andy
***

With Obummer being the GRAND PRIZE WINNER for 'immature teenage ramblings'. Did - perhaps - Obummer learn from YOU at your middle school? Since you are so proud of him, I just wondered if maybe he was a former student of yours…

Comment by Brendy — June 15, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
McCain doesn't seem to have much of his own ideas to offer.

Comment by Mickwell � June 15, 2008 @ 3:01 pm

**

Obama doesn't either - what ideas he DOES have, he stole most of them from Hillary!

Comment by Brendy — June 15, 2008 @ 3:49 pm
I believe that 911 was being polited for years.American talk to much while the other part of the world observe.America was suppose to be the super power and no one could attack us.If you notice they set us up. By attacking our financial market. They know were going to be affected. We were asleep; especially since they try to attack the Twin Tower already.I'am going to use the spider medifor to describe what they did.We fell in there web.They gave a new face to America.America is not as powerful as they thought they were.Today Dubai sky scraper
taller than America.Europe euro is stronger than America.We are the laughing stock of the world.This why it's important to be selected when we are selecting our people in government.But only a selected few (the rich only have a say)they only looking out for their own interest.We need a president that has the ability to negotiate and maitain neutral.It's important to hear both side and have expect analysis the situation.It's also important to look at people as human being not race or color.We are quick to meddle.WE should be mediator.I believe their is three side to a story.I would angry to if I notice that America is only helping set country and ignoring the other countries needs.We also have to make other countries accountable for not providing the needs of those countries.Their is such things as human rights.When countries denie food,housing,medical care.This whattheycreate crimminalthiswhytheyarewithosama.most people are involvecrimminalacts are poor.They prey on the less fortunate.Now the people in America pays for the mistakes the America government makes behind close door.WE kill Hussein when we were looking for osamba."what was that all about". Bush indicated "I want osama dead or alive". What happen? Maybe you might help me understand since I'am quite confuse.America has the power to change! Let make a difference by being mediator to help other country. We are being blame for other countries misfortunate.Those countries government are not being held accountable for their country needs.This why most people want to move to America. They have better opportunity.We are also being blame for every countries problem!Every country has a responsibility for their people.Handle your business and give the people what they need to survive!
Thank You!

Comment by Emma Pacheco — June 15, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
I believe Senator Obama would be the best president for America! He's diplomatic,inteligent,knows the barriers and needs of the country. We need to stop being so ignorant.Stay focus on the need of America and who could help the country financial market.We are to stuck on stupid and not on the goal of this country.We need a new face in the White house and I believe Obama is on the right track. I do not elect a president on religion or race. I elect a president on his potential,credential,drive and ability.I know that obama is going to be and excellent President.He's familar with the needs of America! If America give him the opportunity he will proof himselve.

Comment by Emma Pacheco — June 15, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
>I believe Senator Obama would be the best president for America! He's diplomatic,inteligent,knows the barriers and needs of the country. We need to stop being so ignorant

What are you high? Ever see that idiot talk without a teleprompter?

Here is one of his speeches:
OBAMA: What they'll say is, "Well it costs too much money," but you know what? It would cost, about… It — it — it would cost about the same as what we would spend… It… Over the course of 10 years it would cost what it would costs us… (nervous laugh) All right. Okay. We're going to… It… It would cost us about the same as it would cost for about — hold on one second. I can't hear myself. But I'm glad you're fired up, though. I'm glad.

and another

OBAMA: Everybody knows that it makes no sense that you send a kid to the emergency room for a treatable illness like asthma, they end up taking up a hospital bed, it costs, when, if you, they just gave, you gave them treatment early and they got some treatment, and a, a breathalyzer, or inhalator, not a breathalyzer. (crowd laughing) I haven't had much sleep in the last 48 hours.

And then this is him trying to disclaim responsibility for the guy he selected to help him pick his VP

OBAMA: I am not vetting (pause) my VP search committee for their mortgages. You know, these aren't folks who are working for me. And, you know, ultimately m-m-my assumption is — is that, you know, this is a discrete task that they're going to be performing for me over the next two months. Everybody (pause) uh, eh, you know, who is tangentially related to our campaign I think is going to have a whole host of relationships. I would have to hire the vetter to hi– to vet the vetters.

Obama is a fool. Anyone who thinks he has any sort of intelligence or great speaking skill is a fool tool

Comment by Vince P — June 15, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
Too bad Obama couldn't see the Iraq problem in the same light. They (Iraq) brought the knife and we (USA) brought the gun. This guy's all over the place. Can we trust one so inaccurate to run this country? I think not.

Comment by Robert Paris — June 15, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
[...] solidifies home base June 15, 2008 2:24 pm Arran Gold American Politics Obama's latest campaign statements are of acute interest where he [...]

Pingback by Obama solidifies home base | Barrel Strength — June 15, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
[...] Activists quite reasonably worry that a fast response to negative charges is a critical component to modern campaigns, as well as the capability to toss negatives at the opponent. So how can one carry a positive message forward, given those considerations? Those concerns have eased considerably as Obama has demonstrated the capacity to balance 'the vision thing' with the capacity to handle the tough fight ahead. [...]

Pingback by American Street » Blog Archive » Beating the network projections: who’ll win the US presidency — June 15, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Funny comment from Hussein considering he never saw a gun he didnt want to ban and take away from law abiding gun owners. The NRA rates him as the worst possible candidtae possible as far as the 2nd amend goes. If his thugs in Iowa didnt scare the old ladies into voting for him at the caucauses hed be long gone.

Comment by tom — June 15, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
I will make this nation one nation under Obama for I am the Obomanation.

Comment by Obomanation — June 15, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
TO: tom
RE: Iowa, Obama and God

"If his thugs in Iowa didnt scare the old ladies into voting for him at the caucauses hed be long gone." — tom

Could there be a connection between the flooding in Iowa and Obama's candidacy?

What do the God-fearing people of Iowa think?

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[I believe in coincidence. I just don't trust it.]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 15, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
P.S. I'm curious as to the preponderance of Democrats to Republicans in the precincts impacted by the flooding……

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 15, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
[...] "respect" for the 2nd Amendment: It is rather ironic that Obama chose to use a firearms metaphor at a fundraiser this weekend when speaking about countering Republican attacks. �If they bring a [...]

Pingback by The Chicago Way at D.C. Thornton — June 15, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
To John 3. That sounds like a pretty racist remark. Not true either. Most people that have guns are white. My sister lived in Houston, she said everyone carries a gun out there. Told me a funny story about a lady friend of hers.
One day someone tried to steal her purse and she hung on for dear life. I said why, she could have gotten hurt. My sister said, she had to, her gun was in her purse! Please get your facts straight.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:36 am
John 5. Oh yeah, and McCain's just dandy, singing bomb, bomb, bomb to the beach boys song!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:39 am
Paul 4. Not true Michelle Obama is a beautiful lady. A Princeton lawyer. What do you do for a living. She has class and will be a most loved and beautiful first lady, the likes of which we haven't seen since Jackie Kennedy.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:42 am
Jorge 8. George Bush

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:44 am
9. Mohammed
You should know better than to make a comment like that. After 9/11 your people have been the target of a lot of prejudice.
Share the love, don't be a victim twice.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:47 am
Paul 10. You're gonna be surprised. Don't bet money on it and there are 50 states.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:48 am
19. tanarg

Gee you people scare easy. You should try being a marine or infantryman over in Iraq.

You know what's really scary, the prospect of the republicans reinstating the draft.

There's something to be afraid of!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 4:56 am
24. Talk about lies. Where have you been for the last eight years Bob. Like George Bush had any experience?

People believe what they want to believe, based on their own private prejudices, not on facts. Truth is you'd all take an incompetent white guy who wants to start WW III, rather than admit your bigots!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:02 am
28. BombBombIran

More like they don't care for families if their not white.

Most are just jealous cause a classy women like Michelle Obama wouldn't even look at them twice.

From a blue eyed white girl*
Who has her eyes open!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:08 am
I wish the Bush Admin was thugish , so that they would get rid of every America-hating leftist whiner.

Comment by Vince P — June 16, 2008 @ 5:17 am
Narses33. Forget the phony videos. I've had media classes. Just cause it's on video doesn't necessarily make it real or true.

If you all had Michelle Obama's education and smarts you could make that kind of money too.

Believe nothing of what you hear and only half of what you see. My Irish grandfather said that.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:17 am
34. rev Al

What makes you and the rest of you all such experts?

None of you say what you do for a living or what kind of educations you have, that enable your expertise on any of these subjects. You just expect that if you shout something loud enough you will intimidate the country into following your lead. We are not the sheep here, you are and are being led by the Judas goat to the slaughter! Dumb, Dumb, Dumb,

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:21 am
296. Vince P
Your wish has been half granted. But it won't be the whining leftist's they're geting rid of.

It's the decent all American kids who believed their lies and are over in Iraq now getting killed because dumb a—s like you just gotta show everyone how smart you are!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:27 am
Some of you people are really racist aren't you. And proud of it too I suppose.

Race has nothing to do with this Presidential election.

It's about, No More Dead Young American's. Don't you people read anything except the stuff you write yourselves.

Some people talk just to hear the sound of their own voices!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:31 am
You delude yourselves. Don't complain to me about it.

Comment by Vince P — June 16, 2008 @ 5:37 am
39. nobama. Where have you been for the past fifty years, that's how long it's been since anyone has used that term "high yellow".

"High Yellow" and you people have the nerve to comment because Obama made a joke. That's all it was. But since you really can't find anything wrong with him, except in your opinion, his race, you figure you'll take everything he says out of context.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!

from a blue eyed white girl*

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:39 am
301. Vince P

In your dreams. Yada, Yada, Yada.

Offense is the best defense when you can't think of anything intelligent to say.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:41 am
34. rev. Al
are you a reverend?
Are you like Hagee?

I don't think that you people have much to talk about.

A lot of you use very immature and racist language to express yourselves.
Didn't anyone ever tell you that a poor vocabulary was a sign of ignorance?

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 5:52 am
57. So true Richard. And they think that they can hurt our feelings by calling us left wingers, who don't love America.

They don't love America or they wouldn't want the war to continue
and more of our beautiful young American troops to get killed.
Many of these big-mouths here only care about themselves. They just get a kick out of seeing their nasty comments in print!

It won't do any good. The American people are intelligent enough to see through this right wing propaganda!
Obama will be the next President of the UNITED STATES!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:03 am
Don't pretend that you're looking out for the military. They would find you repulsive to foist your political agenda onto them.

Since you don't know any of them, let me clue you in on something.

Most of the people in the military today joined after 9/11 and after 2003.

They want to go to Iraq. They want to fight. Some of them are even giving out some revenge. Others are trying their best to leave an Iraq with a culture that will be positive instead of a totalatarian blackhole.

And you dare to say that you want them to leave in dishonor because you care about them?

What kind of person are you… very low.

Comment by Vince P — June 16, 2008 @ 6:10 am
59. Phil, Unfortunately I know too much about the republican's (McCain's) policies.

"HALF BREED"? Really what's the point of all the racist statements. This kind of behavior just makes you look stupid!

Well they say "ignorance is bliss" and I think a lot of you people here prove that saying for sure!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:12 am
63. Mac, have you been reading these comments. High Yellow, Half Breed etc. These are racist remarks!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:14 am
82.

What HAS Obama accomplished as a public servant? Can ANY of the supporters of Obama answer that? What bills did he write? What has he done while in office that makes him worth considering?
Comment by Narses � June 14, 2008 @ 5:56 pm

My answer:

What have the republican's accomplished? Over five thousand dead young American military (mostly kids 19-25 yrs. old) forty thousnd or more mortally wounded,
and They driven the country into a depression with their crooked dealings.

How much more do I need to know?
How much more can I stand to know?

You should all join the armed forces. Put you body where your mouth's are. Let's see how brave you are. NOT.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:28 am
306. Listen Up Vincent P. You know nothing about me. My husband is a Vietnam Vet. You can't talk to me like that. You probably wouldn't set foot in Iraq, you chicken livered piece of nothing!

You don't speak for the military your probably some 4f idiot they wouldn't even let join.

You're just a bully. I'm gonna get the Marines to give you a good talking to, just like they know how to so well!

You can't intimidate me with your bull. And don't even dare to mention 9/11 to me or I will make you wish you hadn't!
I'm from the New York area, I heard the second building get hit, you dumb a–s! I knew some of those Port Authority Cops and some of those Fireman and NYC police too. I'm gonna be watching you and if I ever see you mention the victims of 9/11 again, for your perverted reasons, you will get a visit from the Marines!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:36 am
305. And another thing Vincent P you lily livered moron. I'm sure the military love you.

Don't bother telling your philosophy to the families and loved ones of all our beautiful young men and women who have been killed or badly wounded in Iraq.

They have enough grief already without some idiot adding to it.

And don't presume to speak for the military! You are not one of them. And really I don't know who you are or where you are, but the Marines can find you. You know their policy, you hurt one of them you hurt them all.
Semper Fidelis!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:48 am
Got anything else to say Vincent P?

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 6:54 am
283 & 284. They probably think you're an idiot Chuck to even make an analogy like that.

Analogy is both the cognitive process of transferring information from a particular subject (the analogue or source) to another particular subject (the target), and a linguistic expression corresponding to such a process. In a narrower sense, analogy is an inference or an argument from a particular to another particular, as opposed to deduction, induction, and abduction, where at least one of the premises or the conclusion is general.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 7:02 am
Oh yeah, I'm not like the rest of you fools, I have no personal agenda. The only thing I care about is getting our troops home soon and safely.

The rest of you right wing pundits are only here to hear yourselves talk and congratulate yourselves on how brilliant you all are, NOT.

Grow up, get some smarts. Judge not, lest ye be judged.

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 7:09 am
Hey Dudes !

Stop the Gun-fight !

Just came across this website which is providing CMS based Free Campaign websites for Contesting Candidates

http://www.ezcampaigns.com/free-campaigns-sites.html

Comment by Sean Taylor — June 16, 2008 @ 7:18 am
147. The bigotry we see here IS NOT what most American's are like. Apparently this site attracts the wrong kind of people. People who are looking for attention, any way they can get it.

Some of them profess to love America, but they don't. They just love to hear themselves talk!

Maybe their even getting paid by someone to spew this nonsense.

They use the policy of ONE LIE IS NEVER ENOUGH! They think if they spread enough lies and propaganda around eventually it might stick.

But you know what, the only people on this site are them and those of us who've accidentally stumbled upon it and decided to tell them, what's what.

This is such a horrible site, with such terrible people, using such foul language, that anyone who wasn't a freedom loving American would go somewhere else after reading just one of their idiotic remarks.
Not stick around to let them know that the American people can't be fooled any longer by a bunch of hypocrites!

Comment by ga — June 16, 2008 @ 7:26 am
Can you imagine someone like ga accusing other people of trying to get attention

Comment by Vince P — June 16, 2008 @ 7:46 am
Apparently ga is Obama's only supporter. This America hating, former muslim, pacifist, plans to dismantle our military if he gets into office allowing the enemies of America to stage another 9/11.

The former muslim, Hussein Obama, made a pact with his terrorist friends at Hamas to help defeat the U.S…….Don't be fooled by his message of change, the change he talks about is the defeat of America at the hands of murdering, scumbag, islamic terrorists. Remember that loser Jimmy Carter being defeated by school kids in Iran….that will be small potatoes compared to Obama's "defeat" by muslim extremists.

Comment by mark — June 16, 2008 @ 8:28 am
TO: ga
RE: The Race Issue

"Race has nothing to do with this Presidential election." — ga

That has got to be one of the most (1) ignorant and/or (2) stupid comments I've seen in this election cycle.

It's obvious to the reasonably prudent individual that a LOT of people are looking at race. You even said so yourself when you said, in the previous paragraph, "Some of you people are really racist aren't you. And proud of it too I suppose."

So you contradict yourself.

RE: Racism In This Election

If anyone bases any part of their decision to vote FOR or AGAINST someone based on the candidate's ethnic background, they're something of a racists.

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Oh what tangled webs they weave, when first they practice to deceive.]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 8:45 am
I want this Race over.

Thank you Leftists and Democrats for inflicting this Political Correct civil war on the country.

Comment by Vince P — June 16, 2008 @ 8:48 am
I am happy to hear the comment he made. I am sure all of you idiots know exactly what he means, this is just another small issue you want to blow into something so aweful.

When he treated Hillary with kid gloves, he was labeled weak, when Hillary acted like a man and wanted him to bring it on, demonstrating she could fight like a thug, she was labeled strong with balls I might add.

What a double standard, but blacks are use to that, hey, all of their lives they have be treated to the double standard.

Now, we will see that Obama will pull off the gloves with the repugs, as I knew he would. If he treats McAlzhiemers like he treated Clinton, he would be labeled weak again. There is nothing he can do to please those that will not vote for him anyway, so what is he losing? Nothing!

Get over yourselves.

Comment by Angel From South Florida — June 16, 2008 @ 10:37 am
TO: Angel From South Florida
RE: Perhaps….

"I am happy to hear the comment he made. I am sure all of you idiots know exactly what he means, this is just another small issue you want to blow into something so aweful." — Angel From South Florida

….but on the other hand, it could be, as I stated above, wishful thinking. It depends on how many laughted versus how many cheered when he made the comment. No one has answered that questions.

On the third hand, I remember the incidents reported in the news during the 2004 General Election:

[1] Republican facilities being shot at.
[2] Their vehicles having tires slashed.
[3] Other acts of vandalism.

Heck, one major Democrat supporter in my city was arrested for removing Republican political signs from private property. Caught with the back of his vehicle FULL of them.

Now that the Democrat candidate is talking about knives and guns and violence, I'm curious how much more REAL violence the Democrats will perpetrate during the course of THIS General Election.

Personally?

I think you're either very ignorant or worse to claim this is a 'small issue'. Your party has a history of violence that is reprehensible. One of your party almost beat a Senator to death on the Senate floor. Then again, your party was primarily responsible for a war that cost 600,000 American lives. All because you wanted to keep slavery alive.

Learn your history…. Try to do better….

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Lincoln freed the slaves. And a Democrat murdered him for it.]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 12:09 pm
Obama would bring a gun to a fight in Philadelphia ?

Mayor Nutter would throw his ass in jail. There already are more than enough shootings in the city of Philadelphia without the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party inciting the youth of Philadelphia to all out gang war.

What an idiot.

Comment by Neo — June 16, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
TO: Angel From South Florida
RE: And….

…while were on Knives, Guns and Violence directed BY Democrats against Republicans, let's not leave out Molotov Cocktails….

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,367522,00.htmluth

If this report is accurate, it looks like the 'fun' has already begun.

Texas Governor Perry is a Republican…..

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times. -- Winston Churchill]

P.S. The question becomes, who will use it first?

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 4:43 pm
P.P.S. ERRATA

Corrected link….

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,367522,00.html

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
Hey Ga,

What we're seeing here is the desperation of a party whose failure and greed and lies and manipulation have relegated it to further and further irrelevance and impotence. They're losing whatever small amount of credibility they ever had and they have nothing of substance to say about the issues and nothing worthwhile to add to the political dialog other than fear and distortion and trying to play, as usual on people's basest emotions (as opposed to bringing out the best in others).

It is a shameless and grotesque power grab. They lie and lie and lie and when they get caught in spreading a viscous and disgusting lie, like the "Whitey" video rumor, they become indignant and blame the Democrats for beginning the rumor. The embarrassing excuses for human beings, that are their ringleaders and myth makers (Rush, Roger Stone) are shameless in undermining and manipulating people (even their own) because it makes them money and they don't think America belongs to ALL Americans anyway, but only a select few. The rich, the white, the Republican. The holy rollers.

In this situation here, it looks like dozens of morons, all with the inability to understand a metaphorical figure of speech (pulled from a film) begin bleeting braying like a herd of autistic goats about how Obama is espousing the use of guns.

Like I said, it's the desperation that comes from understanding on some level, that the extreme right is on its way to complete irrelevance as the country leaves behind the lowly and disgusting partisanship of the 90s and aughts and moves into a new and better era. The Republican/Neocon/Bush revolution stands smoldering like a rotted ship that's run aground. The rats are jumping off, the passengers are looking to other better ships and the extremists and fanatics are pulling their hair out and clawing at one another and trying to blame everyone but themselves, but the facts as clear as day: The economy is in shambles because the tax cuts for the RICH didn't work and Iraq is a miserable sinkhole of failure draining the wealth of the nation and the great beneficiary of that war is one of our most dangerous enemies. Iran.

Anyhow, expect the bleeting lies and the desperate smears to get even more intense. I imagine it's going to reach a din of surreal absurdity at a certain point that's going to be incredibly entertaining. And that's how you know we (sane Americans) are winning.

Comment by Peter — June 16, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
I am thrilled that Obama is willing and ready to get tough "If they bring a knife, we'll bring a gun" is just putting them on notice that he's ready to "Give'm Hell" in Harry S. Truman fashion.

Comment by Kevin — June 16, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
TO: Kevin
RE: Actually….

…Obama his HARDLY what any reasonable person, i.e., one well educated in American History, would equate to President Harry S. Truman…..the last good president the Democrats ever produced.

Regards,

Chuck(le)

P.S. Harry dropped nukes on Japan. Would Obama have the gonads to do such in Iran?

Personally, I doubt it.

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 7:32 pm
"….The rich, the white, the Republican. The holy rollers….." -Peter

Better check the demographics the party of the rich is now the elitist, effite, effeminate, socialist, Democratic party. George Soros, John Edwards, Al (global warming scam) Gore in his Lear jet, Hollywood has-beens, etc.

The amazing thing is that they are able to fool the mindless Democratic voters that they are the party of the working class……you truly have to be a mindless twit to believe their hypocritical message.

Wake up, all they want from you is your vote and to continually raise your taxes to perpetuate their multi-millionaire lifestyle in government.

Comment by mark — June 16, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
Obama is signaling his mobs Kenya style. Violence will put him in office as a last resort should Republicans beat him by advertising his own radical record.

This is where airhead white liberals will be mugged by the reality of black radicalism. Democrats already have been enacting violence against Republican offices in the last elections. Obama is letting Republicans and Americans know, he will be stepping it up because he must win the election at any cost.

Go for it, Dumbo! Bring out your racist pals at Trinity and the Nation of Islam as radicals did in the 60's and see what happens to your meshiahood. White liberals, enjoy the cities when Obama's racists set off into a murderous frenzy as they did in the 60's. Obama is going to lose the election and his mobs are going to respond violently. Be prepared.

Comment by sara — June 16, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
Obama is acting like America's most-Fascist-like President.. Wilson.

Comment by Vince P — June 16, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
TO: All
RE: Let the REAL Racists….

"�.The rich, the white, the Republican. The holy rollers�.." -Peter

…stand forth!

Actually….I think they have.

Regards,

Chuck(le)

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 11:08 pm
P.S. You just have to learn how to recognize them. Like I have. They're the ones talking about race all the time…..

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 16, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
Is this a political blog, or a KKK virtual gathering? I have no issue with someone who supports McCain for legitimate reasons, but a lot of the above anti-Obama comments are racist rants.

Comment by YellowDog — June 17, 2008 @ 1:50 am
TO: YellowDog
RE: Okay…

"….a lot of the above anti-Obama comments are racist rants." — YellowDog

…what constitutes 'a lot'?

I think I've spent more time on this thread than you have and I've only seen a handful out of the 334 that might be construed as 'racist'. And some of them were against whites.

Please be specific. Cite comment numbers.

Regards,

Chuck(le)
[Prevaricator, n., a liar in the larval form.]

Comment by Chuck Pelto — June 17, 2008 @ 7:33 am
[...] the campaign tactics as summarised by the linked articles. Obama's on to them and ready: [...]

Pingback by Full Metal McCain - Rolling stone - SLUniverse Forums — June 17, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
Dear Chuck,

My immortal soul is taken care of, but thanks for the thought.

You're completely right about "target fixation". It is simply too easy to see the glaring and horrid consequences of this administration and the underhanded techniques of the GOP. But you have to remain cool in a fight. I'll also admit that Obama needs to be looked at more carefully and with greater scrutiny. I like what I see so far and I think the Dem. primary was a bit of an acid test and he handled it admirably letting the distortions of the Clinton campaign (she did not win the popular vote or the delegate vote) not get the best of him. Does he require more carefully scrutiny? Of course, but please let's not make him out to be a "socialist" or an anti-American Commie or whatever else comes easily to the lips of desperate Rsuh Republicans. As for the Che posters, that's up to the individuals that put them up. It's America…they can put up a poster of anyone they want..at his best Che was a hero to the working poor up against massive exploitive class interests . And I think that's the way most people think of him in Dem circles.

Ratf–kers is a term used for GOP operatives who "create" controversy or underhanded sleazy campaigns to destroy political opponents. Watergate was a Ratf–ker operation. One that obviously did not go well. A better example might be Rove's political destruction of Ann Richards' campaign for govern(ess) of Texas, by connecting her to homosexuals and thereby allowing GWB to win. The term is used extensively in Woodward and Bernstein's "All the President's Men" (about Nixon and watergate), but these days "swift-boating" is more recognizable way to term it and we won't get into how utterly grotesque and underhanded and foul that was…

When I use the term "rich" I should be more precise. What I mean is the knot of GOP CEO's who make 400% more in salary than their average workers salary (sometimes for running a company into the ground) like Carly Fiorina or the Enron gang, or the CEO of Countrywide who played both the DEMS and the REPUBS. Or the heads of the big oil co.'s (BTW you didn't get into that too much…you really should read up on just how little they've invested in exploration or new technology since the 80s…there are newer oil co.s that actually are what they say and invest in that stuff..but as I say the old school names are simply brands in liquidation and investment schemes with no desire to ease the burden on American's. Perhaps this is the famous "energy policy" that was crafted behind closed doors by Cheney and which the admin is so keen on keeping secret).

So yeah…those people combined with the HAgee's and the Robertson's and the Falwell and ORal Robert's snake oil men who manipulate and take peoples money for the sake of religion.

No..Chuck…I've been through this thread so I'm not going to point out every half wit and paranoid schizophrenic sounding comment made by the extreme right here. Any cursory review of it will make it apparent to you as well.

One last thing: How did you get my last comment that you were able to quote in yours. I see it nowhere here…

Anyhow, let's everyone take a deep breath and get back to considering the crucial issues facing the country.

Peter

Comment by Peter — June 18, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
Yep it is a Quote from the untouchables by Sean Connery a 'Good' Chicago Cop. Very appropriate I think

Comment by Canth — June 19, 2008 @ 12:51 am
If You Won It, Win It!

Guest post by Regency

Cross posted at Pagan Power

All right, Barack, youve got your tiara and youre prancing down winners row like Miss America. We get it, youre happy. Sadly for you, the rest of us are damned pissed off and youre the target of our rage.

You see, our girl, Miss Universe, came in second to you. Yeah, I know Miss Universe is superior to Miss America, but I consider that analogous to the popular vote and the delegate totals, respectively. She won with the people of the country she would like to represent, but you scored big with the judges. Here in pageant country, Texas, we call that an upset. In simple words: were just not that into you.

Heres one way you might change our minds a little. Leave Miss Universe alone. I mean it. Get your blondies, your Heathers, and your frakkin Grease Lightenin fan club out of her face. Thats not making me giddy over you and it isnt inspiring my inner sunshine, mkay? The more you antagonize Hillary, even in absentia, the more I begin to actively detest you and let me tell, you dont want another Scorpio hating on you. You will not recover from it. Trust me.

The pundits and the party leaders have determined that you will be John McCains opponent in November, or at least until you go splody in a great big ball of Howard Dean-scented flames. So be it. I believe that was an ill-made (see ethically- and monetarily-handicapped) decision. I have also decided that because of the way youve behaved, you juvenile, cheek-scratching, dirt-off-your-shoulder swatting, arugula-sucking, Spanish-ham nipping, policy-stealing, under-the-bus-throwing hack, that I cant vote for you. I know, I know, you dont care about me. Im dirt on your shoulder and all that rubbish. Fine, fine, stop your kvetching.

Youre lucky right now. Many, many people who have decided not to vote for you have also decided not to vote for John McCain. Thats good for you. Heres a chance that just might win you the election in November if you listen. Tell them how wonderful Hillary is, and how smart. Talk about the fact that you stole all of her old ideas because even the old ones were brilliant, just not as brilliant as the new ones. Tell them how youll call her every night to ask her advice because shes infinitely more knowledgeable than you. Tell them how you really wish the SDs had picked her because even you wouldve slept better at night knowing that she was the one with her finger on the big red button since button literacy was one of the few things they didnt give remedial classes on at Harvard. (And, we know you were in the remedial classes. Be honest.)

Once youve done all that, do the truly good thing and tell her to go back on vacationwhenever she comes back. You know that youand your robber baronsare the reason the entire party establishment decided to stab a tried and true elder in the back. You know that, I know that, Hillary and Bill know that, but I think wed all feel much better if it was said aloud, near a microphone and assembled press. Really, I think its time. Then, after thats done, I want you to say, I intend to win this on my own. Im not gonna stand on the backs of black people and rich folks hired help to win this one. Im gonna stand on my own two feet. Not on Hillarys feet, or President Clintons. I will campaign in all 50 states in my campaign for the PresidencyBut not today.

Why not today, you may ask. Ill tell you why, darling. It isnt your time. You have a very long time to run for President. (Try 2016 on for size.) This isnt a matter of entitlement on the part of the Clinton faction; its called practicality on the part of people in need. Wake up and smell the doom. The paranoid holdouts smell it something awful.

The country is in a tailspin of economic and cultural conflict. We are struggling to consume scarce resources, because the resources are, in fact, scarce and because money is even more so. Average peoplewho work for a living, who balance their checkbooks every other day in case a dollars gotten out of check, who mend clothes instead of replace them, who can afford to have air-conditioning in their homes but know damn well they cant afford to turn it on during the worse days of summerdont have time for your brand of Hope-y Charms. Average people, when they arent toiling under the weight of an upside down mortgage for which there seems to be no remedy, are trying to decide if they can afford to live in a country where abortion is no longer an optionwhen for many of the poorest, it may be the only one. They are trying to decide how badly they want alienate their child who has just admitted for the first time the boy shes been too embarrassed to bring home is really her childhood best friend, whos lived next door all along. Can they see her in love and say they never want her to know the joy of a real wedding? They dont know, but theyre trying so hard to decide.

Now, of all times, we can ill-afford someone who is only tepidly devoted to the vital needs of people in this country. That means you, Barack. You dont care about these people. Dont deny that. You are indeed caught up in the concept of yourself as President. You want to be the figurehead but you have no desire to do the work. You dont care if you are another Jimmy Carter; youre the first Black President, no matter what. They cant take that away from you, can they? No, they cant.

But we can.

And we have every intention in the world of ensuring that you never see the inside of the Oval Office.

You have insulted every one of us, if not with your actions, with your silence when our duly-chosen representative, our leader, was savaged in your name. You looked down like a boy-king as your regent was drawn-and-quartered when you had finally decided to ascend to your throne. You have no sympathycertainly no empathyand you couldnt spare even a moment to sincerely defend her. There isnt a second of this travesty that isnt engrained in my memory, and that my future children wont hear of as I think back on the greatness of one woman, and of the mightiest of glass ceilings that stands, more undead than intact, above our heads. There wont be another like her, Barack, this woman who youve stopped with a brick wall when a historic bullet wouldnt do.

And if there is, some woman who is so enormously prepared, she wont run. Who would subject themselves to these months of endless torment just to serve a bunch of poor, starving, uninsured, commoners? I can name a woman, but I find myself hard-pressed to name another. Can you? It certainly isnt Michelle.

Its you, not us, who have stopped history from being made this year. Hillary wouldve been President without question. Not a byte of data refutes it. You, however, have an alternate destiny. You see, because it is our moral responsibility to keep you away from the White House. The country would never recover from four years of your brand of Democratic corruption in Washington. Eight years of fraudulent, criminal right-wing hucksters have nearly done the nation in, but you, you would be the death of it. So, while you sit there and contemplate the number of new registered voters youve got and all that mythicalsomewhere someplacemoney, remember that there is no amount of kissing or flashing your Ba-Rocks at us that will make us vote for you. Its not the size of your Ba-Rocks or the capacity of your bank account; its the depth of your compassion and the breadth of your character.

That, sweetheart, is where you come up so short that you shouldnt be allowed to be a Salvation Army volunteer, much less be elected President. Partly for those reasons, you wont be.

The point of this long trip to why Ill never vote for you is this: If you want me to keep being good and not be a McCain Democrat, you and your thugsyeah, I said it, thugswill begin to leave Hillary alone, starting now. Every time you bring her up and insult her, I send out an email. Every time you laugh about angry, typical white wom[e]n, a voter that I know personally will lose their will to vote. Every time you offend another state or another demographic that you wont need to win in November, Ill write another post like this.

Be nice to Hillary, be nice to Bill, and most importantly, shut the hell up. Accept your defeat as imminent, but bask in the notion that you have made more history than Hillary. Feel free to ignore that pain in your leg, thats just me and the voodoo doll.

You say youve won this nomination and that you dont need meor my 18 million closest friends. All right then. Win without us. However, that means, you have to win without Hillary, too. She, no doubt, voted for herself. Therefore, shes one more of those over-forty white broads you can do without.

For the first time in my adult life, Im not proud to be black in America. And frankly, Im hoping to leave.

Comment by babs — June 21, 2008 @ 3:03 am
boys cowboy guns

As you seem to know what your doing blogging wise, do you know what the best time of the week is to blog and have them read?

Trackback by boys cowboy guns — July 18, 2008 @ 1:09 am
It is a stupid movie quote besides Obama doesn't look like to could beat a dead horse.

Comment by *E* — July 23, 2008 @ 10:16 pm
to begin i am a average southern non racist white male with many views. how can the people of this country be so blind to countinue to put up with either party to put it bluntly politiciancs are like magicians they put on a good show but it's all just a grand illussion

Comment by sandman3 — August 28, 2008 @ 12:50 am
what i really don't understand is how any administration can come in and take away any rights that are written in our Constitution, our blood has spilled for these rights and is still being spilled, who does this man Barrak Obama think he is to say i can't hunt or own a gun, or even try to take what is an American way of life away from anyone that lives in this free country, anyone who has a brain knows if you take a mans right to protect himself and his family away the bad guys who will not follow the rules will come in and fleece us with our very lives because they will not give up there weapons. so i have to say the man will make criminals out of good people if he can even come close to turn America into Australia, were crime went up 400% after they had to surender there arms. please people don't let anyone take your God given rights away; they take one and the rest will follow, with Russia coming to our shores do you think it wise to have this weak link in humanity protect this country, please God bless us and protect us from Obama. A Patriot.

Comment by A Patriot — September 28, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
ok, i just found out that Obama is trying to take ads paid for by the NRA off the air saying that his anti gun agenda is a lie, so here it starts before he is even in power, he wants our second amendment and know he is attacking our first amendment just because he don't like the truth coming out in the great state of Pennsylvania; so right there fellow Americans that is two rights he wants to take away are you going to put him in power to take all of our rights away? vote smart, vote American, we don't need big government or handouts we need to pull together and pick our selves up. don't be hand fed like a pet, be free and fight for your right to feed your self and family without being told what or how to do it. thanks for this opertunity to let my words be seen, A Patriot.

Comment by A Patriot — September 28, 2008 @ 2:46 pm
okay comment 3 is blatantly racist and, who knows may be: the person to shoot such a diplomatic person such as Obama. I am a Canadian not an American but as a good neighbour I try my best to see things as they are and this is not how it SHOULD be..god damn racism…..will never go away. Its like a toy that should never be given to a child; you don't have to fight to take away if the child never possesses it in the first place!

Comment by Blair — January 11, 2009 @ 2:40 am

RSS feed for comments on this post. TrackBack URI

Blogroll

June 14, 2008

Obama on GOP: 'If They Bring a Knife to the Fight, We Bring a Gun'

343 Comments »

Leave a comment