McCain And Obama Spar In Second Presidential Debate

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The global economic turmoil and the energy crisis were certainly a part of the discussion at Tuesday's debate in Nashville, Tennessee.

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain squared off in their second debate with the economic meltdown the top concern among voters.

Obama said, "We are in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. This is final verdict on the failed economic policies of the last eight years."

McCain talked up energy independence.

McCain said "Americans are angry, they're upset, and they're a little fearful."

The town-hall format at Belmont University allowed voters to ask questions while NBC's Tom Brokaw moderated. The candidates' third and last debate will be Oct. 15 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.

Obama held the lead in the polls heading into the debate. His backers hoped the town hall-style face-off could cement his position. A number of Republicans say John McCain has to reverse recent trends by showing voters he has solutions to the nation's economic troubles.

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Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Washington on Oct 15, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Don't get too "excited" about that. The polls don't reflect the "true" voter in American. You have heard of us, the silent majority. We are democrat, republican and independent, we believe in god and country, morals do mater and honesty is critical. These are all the things Obama is not. We are the ones that voted for the current houses and the ones getting ready to change that too. And, since you may doubt that, NC has been a red state for over 30 years. You can research that pretty easily. Its not a racist thing, its about the "individuals belief". I read Obamas book and that is why I am not voting for him. What did you do?, go to moveon for your daily dose of koolaid. I understand Lavon has some in the fridge, just email her. She gave some to Boots and Little woman. They all feel better today! We can all tell by their posts.

Posted by: exicted Location: nc on Oct 14, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Finally the democrats are on their way to taking back Washington!!!! So for all you rich republicians too bad!!! I AM VOTING FOR OBAMA and looks like most of NC is too!!! Maybe Mccain should have paid a little more attention to little ole NC!!

Posted by: John Location: Greenville on Oct 10, 2008 at 10:52 AM
To Obama 08 4 Prez: You said in your post on 10/9/08 at 3:32 a.m. that "a racist is hiding amongst us". Of all the posts that came before that particular post I had not read any comments in opposition of Obama that was racially motivated. People did question his loyalty to America, and people did question his experience/credentials. But, none of that has to do with race, and then you claim there is "a fox in the henhouse....a racist amongst us." That's the race card that I was speaking of that didn't have any merit. Read others' comments for what they say; not for what you take out of them.

Posted by: Boots on Oct 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I did have a lot of respect for the military until people drug it into this election. Using military as a reason to vote for some one is insane. When McCain talks about being a maverick it make me want to puke. The meaning of maverick is (Someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action) Well folks McCain no longer has the ability to think, a very good sign of Alzheimer's Disease and that is not good.

Posted by: mjb Location: windsor on Oct 9, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Has there ever been a war that wasn't politically motivated? Did you take history? Where do you get your information? It's amazing to me how people think. Would you rather the war be here? Do you think the soldiers love to go to war? They do what they believe they should for their country and I truly admire them for what they do. If Obama wins and he's not the "Savior" you think he'll be, will you own up to it or will you cry when you realize he doesn't care and never cared about you anyway. He has his agenda and we'll all find out about it soon enough.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Palin better enjoy her little bit of renown. She will never get another chance at it, not even in 2012. We have had all we want of Mrs. ahead. So long Sarah Six Pack, go on back to Alaska and kill some more animals. It doesn't take a brain for that ether.

Posted by: mjb Location: windsor on Oct 9, 2008 at 11:11 PM
The only reason I registered as a democrat is because I can't vote for local government officials unless I chose that party. It does help to weed out the worst democrats in the primary elections though.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:51 PM
To ???, In some states convicted felons has the legal right to vote so therefor the Democrats must let them register. You can bet that there are convicted felons registered a republicans also. You need to find another dead horse to beat.

Posted by: ??? Location: NC on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM
The Democrats proved how low they will stoop by registering convicted felons to vote.They disgust me.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:12 PM
To lavon, You tell them, I agree 1000% with you. It is all over for McCain except for the crying.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Obama is ahead in the polls in NS :)

Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Oct 9, 2008 at 09:27 PM
I mean the thing I dont understand about you Obama haters is that you've tried these attacks before. Cant you crazy's see that it's not working. Face it folks there is nothing you can do to stop Obama at this point. Mccain killed his campaign when he picked sarah palin. It was so funny watching how you people were so proud of him for picking this woman, you were talking how it was the greatest choice. Little did you know that he commited political suicide. BWAHAHAHAWWW!! Thank god for John Mccain and Sarah Palin! That combination is a for sure win for the democrats next month. HAHAHAHAAAAA!

Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Oct 9, 2008 at 08:26 PM
290,000 newly registered democrats in NC. it's looking mighty bad for the republicans here in NC. I predict NC will vot Obama!! Obama/Biden08!

Posted by: Anonymous Location: greenville on Oct 9, 2008 at 08:12 PM
my sister just came back from Iraq she knows what she was fighting for so do i remember 9-11 what did people scream for ??? how soon you forget my sister came back scared mentally and physically don't waste their love they do it for the love of their country not for oil or any other reason its easy to sit back in safety and judge? who is worth her sacrifice????

Posted by: BOOTS on Oct 9, 2008 at 05:13 PM
Well I though when McCain lost you republicans would go play some place else BUT I guess not :(

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:57 PM
Obama Snake Oil Co; You make a valiant effort, but as someone once posted to me on this site....'why do you suffer fools?' I don't remember who it was unfortunately. The blind, unwilling, Obama Kool-aide drinkers will never be swayed by factual information. If the facts don't already agree with their opinion, then they must not be true. I can say this though, keep hammering away, because from time to time I have heard of a Liberal who was converted, but I don't know any Conservatives who have become Liberals.

Posted by: Edward Location: New Bern on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Hi Al - 10/9/08 at 03:38PM calm down I am A US Army Vet. myself 1980-1984 When Pres. Reagen was our Commander and Chief when we were fighting the Communist. I agree with everthing you said, and I have many,many hours in a Huey Chopper. It was just a SPIN on what the Little Woman said. If you read it again you will see I disagree with everything she said. Maybe it was a bad Spin. I am not a very good writer. Sorry I hope I did not offend anybody I did not mean too. Have a blessed day you all. Vote Navy McCain/Palin

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:31 PM
All the people that keep saying Obama is not worthy of being president. Please tell me whay you are worthy of and how do you explain worthy/

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Sorry I protest the wars, but if you read my post you will see I protested the Vietnam war and the Iraqi wars because both were politically motivated . I will never feel bad for protesting these two wars. Life only matters to some Americans if it takes place within the borders of America. Bush himself said we would take the fight to Iraq so no one will die in America.

Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: "Present" on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Editor, I have been called out but will not name names. I just want to set the facts straight about Bush's record. First he didn't start the war, 911 did that, fact. This fact can be found from Witn and other networks, Al Qeda used our airplanes to destroy the trade towers. Bush couldn't have done it he is still alive. Iraq was handed to him by CIA and Bill Clinton to do something about. Both houses approved it based on the "same information" given to Bush. Next, Bush has killed no one, the military is all volunteer and does what it does on behalf of their country, US, no one forces them in yet the re-enlist. Both houses and Bush waged war for a dictator who killed far more than this war ever costs. Most women and children died because of the Al Queda put them in the way in Iraq. Please, folks get you fact straight.

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:00 PM
That one isn't going to make is it? LOL

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:56 PM
What is John talking about? "I" made it about race? What did I make it about 4 years ago? Or 4 years before that? Or 4 years before that? Or 4 years before that? Or 4 years before that? All I've ever had to choose from is white man versus white man. What does it take? You don't listen....I'm so frustrated with you, and now the editors won't let me call you names. If black people wanted a black president we would have backed Jesse Jackson. For goodness sake, put the expired medication and the ripple down man and get a grip..your losing it!

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:47 PM
And would you please stop talking about Colin Powell before he realizes he is black. shhhhhHH He doesn't know!

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:42 PM
MY "Opinion" didn't even get posted and I was called out 2 times

Posted by: Al Location: Greene Co on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Hey Edward, You need a history lesson. First The Germans were in the works to attack us all the time . They had U boats off our very coast of NC. Now I say if we did not kick their butts then we would all been dead due to we all are not the MASTER race. I know for a fact if we did not go and stop communism in Korea we might all be talking Russian or Chinese. Now Vietnam was a war that was all political . Kennedy started that one but LBJ wanted to finish it because like Bush he had money for him tied up somewhere! I hate war and I know a few good friends like my Dad who flew Hueys in Nam and I dare you to come tell him he is a baby killer! Nam like Iraq is a news war. There are things being shown that upset us all. But what kills me is the truth is not being told nor shown! Ask Veteran of the Iraqi war!I don't like the war either but I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! It is better to fight them now than in our back yards sooner!God bless our men and Women!!! Has Obama served in the MILITARY?? NOT!

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:22 PM
To Ordnanceman, You will get over it if you read the comments on here. According to the comments only three or four peoples opinion matters. Just pretend I never said anything.

Posted by: Ordnanceman Location: Greenville on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:27 PM
To:Little Woman- So basically you are calling me a murderer too? I have served in both Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Your last post made me so mad, but that is the beautiful thing about this country, freedom of speech, and us murdering military members help give that to you. You're welcome!

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:18 PM
To Brad, I can do that, because I know it is the truth. As for facts, no one in this country know the fact about most thing in government. All you MEN that come on this site can go read whatever you like, it does not give US facts. As for Obama I think he speaks loud and clear for him self. If some one is right he does not need to be sold by me or anyone else. This is not just about Obama. Every one on here that supports Obama has been slandered from day one. I have a right to my beliefs the same as you do, you need to remember that. If you are so smart you need to use your intelligences to talk to some one who cares what you have to say.

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:09 PM
To: Obama Snake Oil Co and John....I noticed you either posted about me or to me and my response is......SO WHAT!

Posted by: Edward Location: New Bern on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Hi Little Woman. I guess you could say Democrat Pres. Johnson murdered over 55,000 Americans in Viet Nam,and they never even attack us. God knows how many Americans Democrat Pres. Roosevelt/Truman murdered in WW2 and Korea at least 300,000 The Germans and Koreans also never even attack us. WOLFGANG is right we all should be on Jerry Springer. Moderator I bet you get a real laugh out of this insanity every day?

Posted by: Lavon Location: Kinston on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I tell you im just having a good time watching Mccain supporters just squirming for dear life as the life is deflating at a rapid rate out of Mccain's campaign. I told you dummies the day he picked that nutcase Sarah Palin was the day he conceded defeat. I mean how could he make such a big mistake like that. That was just plain stupid!! I suggest you update your voter registration info from republican to democratic, then maybe you will avoid utterly humiliation for yourself on Nov 4th. I think after his disastrous campaign is over he's going to leave his wife Cindy and go elope with Sarah Palin or something of that nature. BWAHAHAHAAWWW!!!!

Posted by: Brad Location: Greenville on Oct 9, 2008 at 01:43 PM
D.Dog and Snake Oil; You guys are wasting your finger muscles with some of these people. They just write whatever comes to mind. No intelligent thought behind what they write. Once again, you give them FACTS and they reply with meaningless words, no defense for their candidate. We can show them fact after fact about why obama is not worthy to be president; but they cannot give 1 fact as to why he is. And little woman, you can choose not to believe if you want, but the fact is, regardless of how much you hate Bush, his policies have so far prevented another 911. And the next time you see one of our protectors, go up to them and tell them that their efforts and losses of life were because Bush is a murderer.

Posted by: Windy on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:35 PM
To WOLFGANG, I have saw you on here a lot and you do make comments now and then. If nobody really cares what anybody says here, why are you here posting a comment?

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:28 PM
To Obama Snake Oil, BUSH DID NOTHING ABOUT 9\11 read my lips, he did nothing. Where the hell do you get off saying that B\S? He started a war with a country over 9\11, a country that had nothing to do with 9\11. He murdered hundreds of thousands of innocent "MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN" He murdered over four thousand American military troops PLUS God knows how many ally troops.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:21 PM
To Obama Snake Oil, I never said Colin Powell or Rice was republicans I said they are just like Bush and McCain, you get your facts right concerning my comments.

Posted by: Moderator Location: WITN-TV on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:14 PM
From WITN: Please remember that posts which "call out" or "flame" other posters will be rejected. It's alright to disagree with another poster, but to call them "morons", "idiots", "stupid", etc. will get the post rejected. Thanks for playing nice on here.

Posted by: WOLFGANG Location: CHOCOWINITY on Oct 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM
I do not to use our family computer much the wife is always buying something on it. The UPS man is my best friend now. I guess they call this blogging instead of writng a comment. I use to sell advertising space and I was a reporter for a New Jersey newspaper we use to write articals on a type writer. Plus I use to play pinball on the boardwalk. Pinball whats that? So I guess you now I am not young. I read all this bickering going on I get a real kick out of it. It is the same people over and over again blogging. To bad all you people can not get on the Jerry Springer Show. Does anybody out there work like "JOB" or have a life. Besides Blogging? Strange times we live in? Go for a walk instead of blogging it is better for you. Besides nobody really cares what anybody says here.

Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: "Present" on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Yes, Bush kept you safe since 911, yes, that is one trait we are looking for in a president. Economy? That is Pelosi and Reid running the show now. Of course they don't want to go after those that caused the bail out to occur until after the election. Why could that be? Ask Barney Franks, he knows a little bit about it or you have not been paying attention. Colon Powell is a moderate, you are wrong about that, get the facts. Condi Rice is a moderate also, missed that on too. We democrat moderates really are the ones questioning who has the brains in this election to pick a socialist liberal for a canidate. Of course we see liberals ignoring the facts on Obama, who really is missing the brain? "JUST LIKE BUSH" is the theme song of the moveon.org, wow, who is doing your thinking for you? Try to make your own decisions and do your own research.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 10:18 AM
To Danny, Do you really think some one making (over $5 million dollars a year )are going to stop buying Yachts? Do you have any idea how much five million dollars is? Let me put it this way. If I made five million dollars a year I would have me a fleet of Yachts.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 9, 2008 at 09:42 AM
To Obama Snake Oi, Certainly you would vote for Colin Powell because he is just like Bush and McCain, Rice is another Bush. As a matter of fact every republican I ever I repeat ever saw knew is "JUST LIKE BUSH" republican are all indistinguishable from each other and they are all missing a brain.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: greenville,blvd on Oct 9, 2008 at 09:37 AM
History Teacher Location: Greenville NC, thank you for that update about people age. and since these people is still alive is good, but my concern is the future, and their health.52 is a nice number, so i believe i will try for another 52yrs, stick around and find out.

Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Present on Oct 9, 2008 at 08:59 AM
It would seem that Obama 08 would have you think that his man is the greatest thing since life's bread and McCain is too old. The same tired liberal page of many posters on this site. Now we are racist for not voting his canidate in office. Just to clarify this, no, we don't vote for liberals and socialists. This is not a racist action, it is a political one. If Colon or Conde were to run, they would have been the next pres or vice pres. This is because they are moderate. Some of you need to get the "truth" on your canidate and not the rhetoric. Jimmy Carter all over again on economy, unpatriotic, ties to corruption and ties to known socialists.

Posted by: John Location: Greenville on Oct 9, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Obama 08 4 Prez: You already turned this into a race issue, and no one has said they are not voting for Obama because of his race. I'm a white male. I would vote for Colin Powell if he was running for president. My opposition to Obama has nothing to do with race. I will not vote for him because he does not honor America. His actions have shown this. He is a great speaker, but as the old saying goes - actions speak louder than words. So, don't play the race card until someone actually says something negative about race.

Posted by: Danny Location: Washington on Oct 9, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Okay, here is what Obama's tax cut will do. If he raises taxes on people who make over 250,000 a year, many people will lose their job. For example, I along with many of my friends work at Hatteras Yachts. The people who buy Yachts are the same ones who make over $250,000 a year (most over $5 million). If Obama raises their taxes, they stop buying Yachts (along with expensive cars, fork lifts, nice homes, high end electronics, high end appliances, etc) and I along with many others lose my job, so what good does a tax cut do if I can't even work. As much as I hate to say, rich people buying stuff is what gives us average folks our jobs. It is simple trickle down economics. For this reason along with the fact that I think McCain will do a much better job handling Iran, Russia, Iraq, etc... is why I am voting for McCain.

Posted by: Citizen Location: Greenville on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:58 AM
Re: Ordanance man We sure would vote for "President Obama" IF he was on the republican ticket, we would change our Democratic party in a heartbeat. McCain looks more and more desperate everyday. He should be more focused on winning votes with integrity,not by throwing out character attacks. McCain is also a coward, he never looks his opponent directly in the eye. What does that say about "THAT ONE?"I do not understand what the McCain supporters see in this individual. He shows concern for "select" people and not all of the American people. He underestimated an individual( A BLACK MAN) did not know who Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae was . How does he know that this particular man did not attend an Ivy-league school? He needs the support of black americans as well, and he definitely did not earn any votes on "THAT ONE"

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 03:32 AM
I'm not sure if this post is going to make it, since out of 13 post only 2 have made it today. But.....just in case it does, i have observed one particular chatter. His hate chat and his blatant bigotry makes me come to the conclusions......he is either old or stupid or a little of both. Looks like we have a wolf in the hen house. A racist his hiding amongst us. Also I know his triggers, i could pull him out as soon as he reads my post but why? Freedom of speech. If he is a Christan and he stand in front of the Lord to play for his sins, I doubt he will be worried about the race of the person behind him.....just a though

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:27 AM
I wonder what you call a smart white man or woman - oh wait Normal…wonder where us blacks need to be on the educational, career or wealth level to not be deemed elitist, uppity, snobbish…you know the words fill in the blanks. A man of extraordinary intelligence, leadership and grace is willing to step forward and put his life at risk to lead this country into greatness and this is what he gets from shallow minded bigots who refuse to look beyond the color of his skin. I look forward to the day when Dr. MLK's dream becomes a reality….and that day won't be when Sen. Obama is sworn in as President but on the day that all men and women can judge Senator Obama and Michelle Obama and all minorities on the "Content of their character and not by the color of their skin" (And that goes both ways, some of us minorities do need to take heed to that line, we can only move forward as a people if we all are willing to move forward)

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 02:04 AM
Maybe McCain is going to take the same approach his son did, or maybe he already did, pull out when you know the ship is about to sink(Silverstone). John McCain is a joke and I find it hard to believe that any Americans have even a bit of trust and faith in this guy. He will lie and manipulate, and well pretty much do anything possible to become POTUS, because he is Republican, a "Bush prodigy", and obviously incapable leader. McCain has military experience, but when one of my cousins, one of the highest ranking officers captured in Nam and of whom spent time in "Hotel Hanoi", got rescued, he knew it was because America would not forget him because he was American, period. Truly I think McCain has forgotten who he truly is, he has been corrupted by the Party that has gotten him this far. America wake up, and so absolutely no way to McCain-Palin. Good luck Mr. Obama, and stay the course!

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 9, 2008 at 01:45 AM
McCain contradicts everybody on everything, except when he's borrowing an Obama mantra… i.e. change, enough is enough, more of the same, we need to work towards peace, we need more transparency, *f a s t f o r w a r d i ng*….. I'm John McCain, and I've stolen this message. HaHa

Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:15 AM
reply to ministwr frank: hey why don't you just say your voting for Mccain instead of babbling

Posted by: Windy on Oct 9, 2008 at 12:08 AM
To Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:54 PM, You can not win with people that lit, not even MInisters. God will be the Judge of all.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:25 PM
"YOU PEOPLE ARE UNBELIEVABLE" what a shame. When some one post that they don't want to hear about the Bible they have that right. You all sit there and talk about Obama taking your rights, that is very hypocritical of all of you. Some of you idiots make your self look good with the name you use but looks are deceiving. LMAO

Posted by: this is a joke Location: nc on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Please tell me that this is not going to turn into a battle of "faith". a minister of all people on here downing someones belief. That is the most sickening thing I have ever heard. There are many beliefs and faiths out there so who to say that yours is the only one that should be "believed in". The fact remains that no one is giving Obama a chance because of his race and his faith. There are bigger issues going on in this world today..If action is not taken soon there will be no more elections to worry about!! To LITTLE WOMAN..stand up for what you believe in..I to do not have an opinion on abortion..they shall answer for that..as will all this "christians" who are juding so freely..remember Thou shall not judge..We need help in this country and hopefully the right man will step up and do just that..but stop bashing the one you dont agree with.we have the right to our own opinion.And the whole websites are just another childish tatic to attack someone.and this democratic is not sitting

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:05 PM
TO Obama 08 4 Prez!, I bet they are sorry they gave women the right to vote, but truth be known we should have had the right to vote before men did.

Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Io anonymous...Joe Biden, has had two brain anuerysms. I think it has impacted on him remembering things. It's the CONGRESS that passes legislation. There is the problem. Ole Robert BYRD (D) from West Virginia, is about 91 and he is the senior member of the Senate. Now that is scary!!!

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:56 PM
"WHAT EVER PEOPLE" I don't have time to worry about who has an abortion. I have my own life to live and I don't have time for your B\S

Posted by: History Teacher Location: Greenville NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:52 PM
To Anonymous 10/8/08 10:17PM Republician who started out as a Democrat who saw the light President Ronald Reagen was 78 years old when he left office as Commander and Chief in 1989. Plus he was shot in the lungs while in office. In 1986 in office Reagan obtained an overhaul of the income tax code, which eliminated many deductions and exempted millions of people with low incomes. At the end of his administration, the Nation was enjoying its longest recorded period of peacetime prosperity without recession or depression. Are you going to vote on age or record. So you are saying when you are in your 70's you are to old? At 52 I hope you make it to 70 God Bless Old John/ Young Sarah

Posted by: Anonymous Location: president health on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:17 PM
I am a man 52,my health is very good, I am fortunate,our next president really need to have good health, now this is a real concern to me.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:08 PM
: Sue on Oct 7, sue must have been reading my mind. if McCain can fix it, then just tell this ole country boy how to fix it.not

Posted by: Ordnanceman Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:05 PM
To: Little Woman-Let me ask you this since you are so confident Obama is going to win. When has he EVER presented a solution to all of these things he SAYS he is going to fix? He says he is going to fix them, but NEVER says how. We call those "empty promises" and you are falling for them. Thank god for his Ivy League education, the only thing he learned there was to be a smooth talker. I am baffled at how many people are buying this guys lies. Ask yourself this one question, and be honest. If Barack Obama were on the Republican ticket, would you still vote for him? Seems to me the only reason people are shying away from a true American Patriot named John McCain is because he is Republican and so is George Bush, and that is it. John McCain has dedicated his life to serving this country and has to be hands down the most qualified to lead us out of this mess, not NObama.

Posted by: voter Location: enc on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Last I checked there was a commandment "Thou shalt not kill". Voting for a man that is supportive of abortion is just like giving him a gun when you know who he plans to kill with it. That would mean "to aide and abett". Little Woman you would be aiding and abetting. I will sleep well knowing I did not help put into office a baby killer! You are right about God doing the judging, at least I wouldn't be judged for aiding and abetting the killings of innocent partially born or unborn babies. GOD FORGIVE THEM FOR THE KNOW NOT WHAT THEY ARE DOING!

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Gilbert Location: New Bern, It is a good thing i heard exactly what Barak said about abortions, and yes i do agree with him, I want repeat all what he said becasue you already have your mind made up.you isn't a woman, you never been rape, well i hope you haven't.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:54 PM
MInister Frank Location: Bath NC, you can't say that because of one thing that this vice canditate is truly standing in righteous, you might want to ask that state trooper that divoice her sister, and see if she was in the right or not. sorry if I hurt your feelings.

Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:41 PM
A "bad" decision was made relative to the financial "bailout". Other cheaper alternatives could have been used, by the FDIC and Private companies, that would have had little impact on the economy. Here is another gem that will surface. The midwest and the southwest have alot of farmers that have paid nearly $1,000 for an acre of land, that once cost a few hundred dollars per acre. Now that the economy is in a downward spiral, and loans are hard to obtain, who will "bail" them out when they can't pay for their farm mortgages?? It won't be OBAMA, because his financially inept "braindead" voters are the ones that got us into this mess. They will understand when the unemployment rate hits 9%, and all these college kids won't have jobs to pay on their student loans. Standby for a citizen revolt if the "crooks", like Senator DODD and Congressman FRANK are not removed. Follow the money folks! It may lead to the White House next year.

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:34 PM
So right Little Woman.......you and I have the race thing figured out...it's just skin. That's why we can work together in unison. We let the same thing that separates us also unite us. I bet they are sorry the gave women the right to vote more than one time.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:20 PM
To Norma, As a matter of fact I don't believe one way or the other about abortion. My only though on it is, In the end it is the mother and the doctor that will sit in judgment not me. You see I believe in the real world it is the perpetrator of the crime that answer to God. You are no one to shame me, you are not God. When God tells me I am wrong then I will believe I am wrong. Don't tell me what it says in the Bible ether. I know for a fact that God did not write the Bible.

Posted by: MInister Frank Location: Bath NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:12 PM
I pray that someday all American Christians would not only live lives pleasing to our Lord, but would also vote an informed ballot based on Biblical Christian values. Can you imagine how our cultural decline would dramatically reverse in direction? We could again become a nation that God could bless. Unfortunately, Satan has many deceived disciples, some who are vicious, and many Christians (even ministers) seem to be too intimidated to speak out. Thank God for courageous Christians like Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palm who is receiving some of these vicious and hateful attacks and graciously turns the other cheek. May God help our nation during these challenging days, when we face enemies from both outside our borders and within, as well as serious financial problems. And He will if we, His people, repent, turn to the Lord with our full hearts and allegiance, and base our decisions, including our voting, on what is pleasing to our Lord. Amen!

Posted by: Norma Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:55 PM
For Little Woman- 10/8/08/07:58PM. You agree with Senator Obama's ABORTION policies. You must you are going to vote for him. Shame, Shame, Shame on you. We must be the voice for the unborn. Praise God.

Posted by: Obama / McCain Presidential Election Candidates Location: Aulander on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Each should state how they can HONESTLY get this nation back on track. We are going to have to trust one of these candidates to lead our nation for 4 yrs, & either of them are really qualified to do it. We have no choice for a president to lead this nation. We are in for more serious trouble than we are now. They are more interested in calling each other names & mis-stating the true facts that might help us decide who might be a more qualified leader. Tell everyone straight up how we are to pull this nation together with reasonable laws on taxes, finances, health care, foreign policy, energy issues & exactly how senior citizens that have worked all their lives are supposed to keep on living. How are we to pay our bills on a fixed income & the prices being more than our incomes? This is a sad time in life having to live with greed destroying this nation. Don't say what you could do if elected, actually go out & do what you say you can do! Act like adults instead of bickering children.

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:22 PM
I watch every debate, but my mind is already made up. I'll watch the next debate also.

Posted by: Carter Location: Chocowinity NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:13 PM
To Voter Oct.8,2008 at 07:33 Thank You & Rev. Gilbert for speaking the truth. Thank you for understanding our dark days of slavery. Well done Barack Obama endorses INFANTICIDE don't dirty your hands with this man people. Lord have mercy.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:58 PM
The election is already won by Obama's people so give it a rest.

Posted by: voter Location: real world on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:33 PM
I see some here must have been in a drug-induced euphoric state of mind when they watched the debate. Partial Birth Abortion procedures? Do any of you know the steps? The child is allowed to proceed partially thru the birth canal, the back of the skull is penetrated with forceps and then the brain is suctioned out. The head is exposed for this. OBAMA WOULD NOT VOTE TO BAN THIS PEOPLE! HE ENDORSES INFANTICIDE! He also voted 4 times to withhold medical treatment to infants that survived their attempted murder. Withholding care from a dying infant after attempting to murder it, I do not understand how any spiritual person who believes in God could support a man who supports these acts. And they are acts of evil. I am confused because I've read that the black people relied on their spirituality to get them thru those dark days of slavery.I've always admired their strength in their Faith. Why are so many ignoring his desire to kill these babies?

Posted by: Helen Location: Washington NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:27 PM
On September 7, 2008, The Washington Times posted a verbal slip that was made on 'This Week' with George Stephanapoulos. Obama on talking about his religion. said, 'My Muslim faith'. When questioned, 'he made a mistake'. Some mistake!

Posted by: WOLFGANG Location: CHOCOWINITY on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:00 PM
You want the truth about Barack Obama simply go to www.obamatruth.org you will be shocked. Go ahead Democrats just sit down before you fall down. You will not believe what you are about to see. Get ready for the shock of our life.

Posted by: Ordnanceman Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:48 PM
To: Obama 08 4 Prez! Maybe I came off a little harsh and I apologize. But I just have a gut feeling nothing good can come out of Obama being elected. Not trying to sound racist, because I am far from it, but I fear if he loses than the black community is going to go into a rage and blame every white person they see because he did not get elected. Second, if he wins, then will the black community use his position in unfair tactics? This election is history no matter how we all look at it. If Obama wins than we have a Black/white man as our commander and chief, if McCain wins than we have a woman VP for the first time in history, oh and did I mention that if McCain wins he will be the oldest person ever elected to hold the position of President. I guess everyone is a little on edge about this election do to the problems we face right now, and we all are ready for change, no matter who is elected.

Posted by: Windy on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:28 PM
TO Leroy, I disagree with you, If Obama could sell snow to an Eskimo then that makes him real good. You know what McCain\Palin has not sold anything to date.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:05 PM
To Obama 08 4 Prez!, Regardless of what anyone says about you I have enjoyed meeting you via the internet, we seem to have a lot in common and the best part of it is "are you ready "YOU ARE A BLACK WOMAN and I AM A WHITE WOMAN" Who says we are not the same?.......God bless America and God bless you lady :)

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 05:49 PM
To Obama 08 4 Prez! I agree with you on the hate mail LOLOLOLOLOLOL BUT you got to love it :)

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 8, 2008 at 05:32 PM
little Woman........if this was boxing McCain just get KO'ed....I'm glad these people don't know where we live because we would be getting hate mail. LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 8, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Ordnanceman, first let me start off with this.....there is absolutely no way I'm going to say anything bad or out of the way to you. Thank You for what you are doing and have done for this country. I've read enough of your post to know you are a military man. If it wasn't for brave men and women like you I couldn't come on this blog and post the things you hate so much. I'm proud to be an American...Thank You!

Posted by: Leroy Location: Washington NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 05:03 PM
In my opion Barack H. Obama after watching the debate last night. Obama reminds me of being a dishonest salesman. He could sell Snow to an Eskimo. Do not let him make a fool of you. I am the Black Man for McCain/Palin

Posted by: John Location: Ayden on Oct 8, 2008 at 04:49 PM
More Obama Drama....how many times last night did he try to make a rebuttal against something McCain had said? He was like a child on the playground trying to get in the final "ARE TOO" or "ARE NOT"

Posted by: This is a joke Location: nc on Oct 8, 2008 at 04:26 PM
THis election is a joke....if the world could go blind for one day Obama would win by a landslide!! People need to get over his race and religion. The economy sucks and the last thing we should vote back in office is another money hungry, blood sucking bush want to be!!! I wish for one day religion would not be brought into politics!!!! Its a crutch for Mcain just like putting a woman on his ticket...just to get votes!! I am a woman and I will not vote for her just because she is a woman. Come on people I have never heard of a VP giving a "shout out" during a debate!!! Makes you question does she even have a clue what is going on????? Take away her lipstick and hockey team and all she can talk about is....THIS ONE TIME IN ALASKA....!!! Go Obama sweep this nation off its feet...for all the hard working, honest people in this country. I have noooo clue what kind of healthcare you think you can get for 5000...I work in this field everyday and let me tell it is not happening!!!

Posted by: ??? Location: NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 03:47 PM
More TV time wasted to let Barack tell his baldfaced lies once again.Hey Barack, you claim to be a Christian, remember Thou shalt not lie!

Posted by: Concerned Location: Somewhere on Oct 8, 2008 at 03:46 PM
I am going to make this short and sweet. People you need to really consider the long run here. Do you want a President that other countries have publicly stated you can not trust, to you want a President that everyone thinks will drop dead any minute? Who is the lesser of the 2 evils. I personally am scared to death for either to get the Presidency, but based on my research and knowledge I will not vote for Obama. I do not care if you agree with this post or comments, but if another country takes the time to speak out the way Isreal did when the US is a big supporter of Isreal, something is seriously wrong.

Posted by: Rev. Gilbert Location: New Bern on Oct 8, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Obama's record on " ABORTION " is extreme. He opposed the ban on partial-birth abortion -- a practice a fellow Democrat, the late Daniel Patrick Moynihan, once called "too close to infanticide." Obama strongly criticized the Supreme Court decision upholding the partial-birth ban. In the Illinois state Senate, he opposed a bill similar to the Born Alive Infant Protection Act, which prevents the killing of infants mistakenly left alive by abortion. And now Obama has oddly claimed he would not want his daughters to be "punished with a baby" because of a crisis pregnancy -- hardly a welcoming attitude toward new life. Do you voters want this man to lead out country?

Posted by: Gary Location: williamston on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:57 PM
I found it interesting that the Acorn mess going on with Democrat voter fraud in 7 states so far amount to thousands and thousands of bogus early Democrat votes. I suspect its a closer race than the media would have you think!

Posted by: Ordnanceman Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:56 PM
To:Obama 08 4 Prez! I can't wait to see Obama lose so we don't have to hear you talk anymore. If he loses you will probably be the one complaining that the election got stolen some how, and create this big deal. If you watched the debate, the last question asked to both canidates was...."if elected president, what will you learn that you do not know yet?" Obama's first statement was "well let me tell you what I already know". The typical Obama dodging questions because he has no clue. He is just a bold faced liar, and all of you people are falling for it. At least McCain answered the question point blank.

Posted by: Nana Location: Southern Pitt on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Point well taken by John and Dwayne..some issues raised during this campaign have definitely gotten my attention with regard to parallels with events described in the Book of Revelation..But of greater concern is what our political process has left us to choose from. Somebody mentioned in an earlier comment if it was too late to nominate Romney (or anybody else!)..I know it was said in jest, but based on current events, it'd sure be nice. Trying to determine which one's the lesser of the two evils isn't the way to select the leader of what should be the strongest nation on Earth. No leader in this group to choose from...a very sad situation.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:21 PM
To Obama 08 4 Prez!. Hey girl we did it RIGHT. This is a great and I can hear the fat lady singing and the Republicans crying lol.

Posted by: Sticking to the topic during debate Location: Aulander on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:12 PM
I watched the presidential debate last night and I was ashamed of what both candidates were doing to the other. Neither stuck to the topic of the debate question and was more interested in slinging mud than telling the Americans how to straighten out the present economy and to start dealing with the situation that the country is in. The finances of the lower class people should be addressed more as it is the blue collar laborers that do the elbow work to make our country better. Give them the tax breaks, help them pay for their gasoline and groceries, their children's health care and education. Bring our troops home from a war that is now senseless and out of control. Bring in more energy sources and help the lower class people keep their homes and businesses. We all need to pull together instead of fighting, help the leaders make good choices in the up coming election and make sure that the promises of the candidates will be enforced into laws to help us make a living.

Posted by: INVESTOR Location: CHOCOWINITY on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Obama is praying that most of us stay ignorant,and no one puts on a business channel. Because if we stop watching fake TV,and went to a business station. Every business owner they are interviewing are in real fear of his Taxes and Policies will destroy our free market sysytem. Why would any business owner want to make over $250,000.00 dollars a year. If I made my $250,000.00 in 6 months in business. I would lay off all my employees,and close my doors till the next year. Get smart go to a business station and get educated. Obama wants you be ignorant.

Posted by: Which Candidate is the Lesser Of Two Evils? Location: Aulander on Oct 8, 2008 at 01:55 PM
You always hear people saying that if you don't like the way the country is being run, then get out and vote for the candidate of your choice. But who is the lesser of two evils? Neither candidate is sending out clear messages of how the economy will be changed once one of them gets into office. You will hear a bunch of half-truths and a lot of mud slinging, but this country needs to pull together and help with good opinions on how to help the leaders of your choice make some firm decisions that will truly help this sagging economy, health care, foreign policies, and energy issues. There needs to be a lot of round table disscussions offered to help the candidates adopt laws that will be enforced once the presidency is changed to a new leader in the November election. So think to yourself, who is the less of the two evils? Who will really stand up for the American people and help the lower class citizens be able to pay their bills? Help the people that really need it.

Posted by: Little Woman on Oct 8, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Republicans may as well put your blame game machine away you lost and you still have no clue why. I came on here time and time again and told you not to be talking to people and you did it anyway. "PEOPLE HATE TO BE TALKED DOWN TO" You Republicans are NO BETTER than one else, you just like to think you are. McCain even talks down to Obama, he won't even look Obama in the face and that is rude I don't care who you. You are a pack of low people.

Posted by: Windy on Oct 8, 2008 at 01:25 PM
TO VBush, "WE ARE THE REAL DEAL" wonderful job Obama\Biden "WE LOVE OUR CANDIDATES" yea WE do :)

Posted by: Leslie Location: Pitt County on Oct 8, 2008 at 01:15 PM
Taxes will go up, folks, no matter who gets elected. That $700 billion bailout plan assured Americans of that fact. If a politician says otherwise, he/she's lying big time! Wake up! Fiscal irresponsibility on the part of all these folks in Washington has caused this economic mess we're facing. Democrats and Republicans can equally share in this latest fiasco! The next president will have a difficult time with the economic mess. Politicians need to be resolved to work together to help get our economy back on track! One man didn't make this mess, and one man can't fix it.

Posted by: Sarah Sue M. on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Lavon - your points are all wrong. You make no sense. Do you have a job?

Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:31 PM
I'm going to make this short and sweet, since I see so many sermons already posted to read. What happened to your boy McCain last night? He came off like a scared, gray, mouse next to Obama's brown, confident, statuesque, personality. Mr.Magoo looked tired like the fight had left him. He had a look of defeat. Obama was handed the presidency last night. The fat lady has song. The camel's back is broke. Elvis has left the building. Everyone has had their last round of drinks. Round 2 was a knock out. hmmmmm sad, I thought he would go out kicking and screaming like a lion, yet he went out like a lamb!

Posted by: John Location: Ayden on Oct 8, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Good point "Dwayne". I think more people need to read the Bible, especially the last book: Revelations. I scanned over it this morning. Even if you're not a church going person, I would advise you to get your hands on a Bible and read the final Book in the Bible. It might raise a few eyebrows; even those of skeptics.

Posted by: Professor Political Location: University NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:18 AM
What is ACORN ? - This will help those who are unaware of the political term. This is a strategy by the Obama and his campain being perpetuated through ACORN. The strategy is to overwhelm the voter regulatory system with thousands and thousands of obvious bogus voter registrations. Thus causing the focus to be diverted from checking the less obvious fraud that is occuring. This is a simple but effective tool that comes right out of the rules for radicals play book. Otherwise know as a distraction strategy. So while everyone is watching the chaos outside, no one is watching the register inside the store. Get it? Unfortunatly it looks like the sheep people are falling for it hook line and sinker. Wow! Socialisim is coming folks, get ready. You must vote on facts. People voted on Kennedy becaues he was good looking even my own Mother did. Vote on there records not on who is young or old or race.

Posted by: Dwayne Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM
The "I am a world citizen" approach by Sen. Obama is frightening. I am a citizen of the United States of America not the United States of the World, which is where Sen. Obama wants to take us. One world government is spoken of in the Bible. It will eventually happen. Will Sen. Obama be the one to foster this? His apparent deceptiveness is strikingly similar to other world leaders with questionable behavior.

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Red State; McCain needed to win decisively last night. He did not. We have had two debates and neither debate has produced a clear victor. That in itself helps Obama. McCain makes me nauseous with his bi-partisan 'get along' rhetoric. He should be going after the left with facts, figures and naming names. I was expecting that after his speech the day before, but as soon as he started with his first answer, I knew he was back to his usual lame responses. As far as blaming the Democrats goes, I just hope we survive the next 4 years, and we can produce a REAL conservative nominee for the 2012 election. Again, I blame the Republicans as much as the Democrats because they have let this all happen because we have no leadership with any real strength. Newt Gingrich should have run. He would mop the floor with anyone the left could ever put up. Unfortunately Sara was effectively marginalized by Charlie Gibson and Caty Couric. Putting her on with them first was absolute lunacy.

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Wilson; You are right, but thanks to groups like ACORN, the know nothings and do nothings are going to be voting in record numbers and it seems that no one is going to stop it from happening. Also, since McCain cannot seem to bring himself to sell his message properly and continuously repeats his same old talking points he has been parroting since the beginning of his campaign and not willing to place blame where it should be...to those that don't really do any research on the facts, Obama looks better to them. His promise of taxing the haves so he can hand it to the have nots is ringing across the land to those who won't do for themselves. So when Obama wins, and the Democrats have control of the House and the Senate we will be inundated with 4 more years of Jimmy Carter on a much larger scale. If we survive it, it will take 30 years to recover. Personally with the current economic situation spinning out of control, I wouldn't be shocked to see anarchy in our own streets in the USA.

Posted by: Red State Location: Washington Co. on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:49 AM
VBush - I swear we're twin cousins. All I could think during the debate was "Is it too late to nominate Mitt Romney?" He would have wiped the floor with Obama. I have to agree with some here who said McCain looked very old and sounded confused. I thought the same thing about Mr. Magoo. He should have stood still. Although I realize his joints are stiff because of age and his war injuries, shuffling around the stage did him no favors. Where the heck did that mortgage bailout plan come from? And for God's sake, can he stop helping Obama win? Everytime he gets a chance to show his "bi-partisanship" he either agrees with Obama or praises one of his advisors. Where is the conservative in this race? Sarah Palin can not deliver the votes on her own. We need a leader. Obama is not what this country needs, and his friends do matter, but I'm about to the point of saying that either of these candidates is going to screw it up, I'd rather be able to blame it on the Democrats.

Posted by: Bob Location: Winterville on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:35 AM
VBush: We apparently disagree on many issues. But, thanks for the reasoned response.

Posted by: mitchell on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:29 AM
What a dark day for America, when this is all we have to pick from for President.

Posted by: T Location: Washington on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Obama is like Bill CLinton. A very eloquent speaker with a calmness about him all the time. He could sell ice to and eskimo with his smooth talk. McCain for me. I don't believe half of what Obama says. His definates are too shakey and we still don't know who he really is.

Posted by: WOLFGANG Location: CHOCOWINITY on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:27 AM
What happened John? Yesterday the big talk here was how you John McCain were going to "finally" confront" Barack Obama on William Ayers and Jeremiah Wright and "expose" Obama as a terrorist and black separatist, thus knocking Obama out of the Presidential race. "Winning isn't everything,it's the only thing - Vince Lambardi" Next time John take of the gloves. No more Mr. Nice guy.

Posted by: Wilson Location: New Bern,NC on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:12 AM
What is Obama talking about? When McCain pointed out that most small business's in this country will be hit by Obama's tax hike, Obama said "the majority of small business's make less than 250k". That was about the dumbest comment I have ever heard from a presidential canidate. This guy is so out of touch. When Clinton was in office, my relatives, who run a small business, were taking out loans to pay the taxes, they had no money to hire or expand their business.......Obama will destroy this country, have no doubt about it. I am a Black Man for McCain. Please do not vote on race my Africian American Friends vote on Facts!!Be Smart we need jobs. Vote McCain/Palin If you want GOOD CHANGE.

Posted by: Obama Snake Oil Co Location: Here on Oct 8, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Well, it appears that those of you who post the same stuff everyday, are doing the same. We know you won't be swayed away from you choice so why bother? If you don't like my friend what about "and, and, and which was repeated more times than my friend. In public speaking it is one of the things you are taught not to use along with uhhhhhh and so forth. We all watched an objective debate that threw Obama on the defense all night. He was unable to defend himself on things like economy and energy. Yet the blame goes to the republicans instead of the dems that caused it. Even the houses won't investigate this mess since the dems will not have it opened while Obama is running for pres? What does this say about the problem? I get it, do you?

Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:44 AM
Mccain didn't even want to shake obama's hand last night after the debate, neither did Cindy want to acknowledge Michelle. I think they are so angry that they are getting beat an by african american couple. Thats what most of you guy's problem is with Obama.

Posted by: lavon Location: kinston on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Obama wiped the floor with john mccain last night. Mccain looks really old. He has an apparent tremor innhis hands that he tries to hide. His health is failing at a rapid rate. Can you imagine what 4 years of presidency will do to this man? He will kill over in a matter of two years. Sarah is just too dumb to be pres so america will go with Obama/Biden, trust me folks

Posted by: SAMMY Location: WASHINGTON DC on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:36 AM
Vote on facts not on looks people. Obama gets into office and does his so called 95% tax cut. Meanwhile taxing small business's from 35% to 50%. It will be the first time that 45% of the population which does not pay any income tax gets a hand out from the government. The business's that run this country. Small business's can range from 1 to 200 people. Taxes get raised, people WILL lose their jobs. Small business's and those evil corporations...again those the drive this economy, will cut people, close up shop or worse yet, leave the country. You think the that unemployment rate is bad now? Just wait till Obama gets into office. There will be wholesale unemployment and that will lead to an actual Recesson.

Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:28 AM
My Friend, My Friend, My Friend. On and On. This debate didn't change my mind. Obama for me. Or as McCain called him "that one". Right "that one" for me.

Posted by: DK Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:44 AM
I just dont see how you think that Obama won the debate.

Posted by: sarah Location: fayetteville, nc on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:43 AM
i think it was a good debate. however, obama seemed on the defensive side and did nto follow the questions like he was supposed to. my vote is for mccain. i like the fact that mccain did not have to give a follow-up of everything obama said but obama felt he needed to rebute everything mccain said even if that meant not answering his questions. i like the end,, tom brokaw said give me a 1 word answer, obama went into a speech where mccain smiled and gave 1 answer...maybe.:)

Posted by: Noneya Location: IBX on Oct 8, 2008 at 06:12 AM
We are screwed.

Posted by: Sue on Oct 8, 2008 at 05:59 AM
To DK: we are talking about the Obama/McCain debate, what channel are you watching for you to think McCain is running this debate. McCain is so old that he is out of breath while trying to respond to "his friends" and telling us he knows how to fix everything and has been everywhere. He came close to stumbling into the crowd before Brokaw told him to "stay in the lights"...........DUH

Posted by: Slick Location: ENC on Oct 8, 2008 at 05:13 AM
I also was tired of hearing McCain talking to "my friends" but I was even more so tired of Obama not answering the questions posed to him. He ran over his time limit on a regular basis and spent most of his time on the defensive. Do you really want someone running our country that can't even follow the simple rules of a town hall-style debate? Come on people, wake up. The Republicans may have made a mess the past eight years but look at the mess this Democrat is pushing for the next eight.

Posted by: BBQ Lover Location: Greenville on Oct 8, 2008 at 02:10 AM
I saw most of the debate, and I believe Obama won the debate. I got sick of MCcain saying "my friends". The only person to get us out of this crisis is the democrats!

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:47 AM
I forgot to mention Tom Brokaw is an idiot. I think Gwen Ifill was light years ahead of him in moderating a debate. Brokaw picked which questions would be allowed out of the multitudes he had to pick from. Therefore we got the same old dung we have all been hearing for the last two years, reciting the same talking points chapter and verse. I know 10 year olds that could have posed more interesting questions that may have elicited some more interesting responses that could have prompted them both to actually say something we haven't heard at least 15 times before.

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 8, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Bob; I am one of those 'right wing nuts' you refer to. Let me let you in on a little news flash....We aren't really voting for McCain so much as we are voting AGAINST Obama. Our party ONCE AGAIN has failed to deliver us a real leader. I never wanted McCain to be our nominee, I am just supporting him because he is our nominee. In my view, no matter how much I disagree with our nominee (and I disagree immensely with McCain) I am going to support him/her because what you guys put up is SO MUCH WORSE. Yes, I too was shocked when McCain made that socialist statement about the home mortgages, and I wanted to reach through that TV screen and slap the socialist democrat right out of him! He might as well be registered as an independent because he does not represent the conservative base at all. He is going to lose the swing voters to Obama, and thus the election. So enjoy your victory Bob, and I hope you are still enjoying it when we are paying more taxes & double digit inflation.

Posted by: Bob Location: Winterville on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:31 PM
Riddle me this: The economy is a mess- true. The Administration and Congress approves a 700 Billion dollar rescue plan. A majority of fiscal conservatives respond that we should let the free market run its course and NOT do the bailout. McCain in debate proposes an additional 300 Billion dollar rescue toward faulty mortgages. How do you rightwingnuts reconcile this proposal given your oft stated writings on here that it is Obama that will bring us closer to "socialism"?! Who looks like the (dirty, scary word forthcoming) "socialist" on this point? Perhaps a seemingly more & more desperate McCain. Please explain neocons...

Posted by: Dianne Location: Greenville on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:08 PM
McCain looked like Mr. Magoo when he loses his glasses! I was afraid he was going to walk into the crowd and just keep going out of the building a couple of times!

Posted by: Dianne Location: Greenville on Oct 7, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Anyone who thinks McCain won this debate tonight is in denial!

Posted by: DK Location: Greenville on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:32 PM
I dont know what you guys are talking about. McCain is running this debate without a doubt. Obama is just full of ideas that he cant execute. McCain is our guy. McCain is right. Now is not the time for on the job training.

Posted by: ??? WHY??? on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:29 PM
What was wrong with the questions that I asked of Mamma for Obama?????

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
Trixi, The reason the Libertarians are being ignored is much the same reason the Green party is ignored. Neither of them can garner enough support to be taken seriously. The Green party will only siphon votes from the Democrats and the Libertarians will only siphon votes from the Republicans. Those are the parties that they are most closely aligned respectively. Ross Perot was the reason Bush 41 lost to Clinton. If there is ever enough of a ground swell caused by everyone being tired of the same old junk, it may happen, but the Libertarians are going to have to put someone up that is a huge personality, and an extremely strong leader. So far they have failed at that. They do have a good platform, but they don't have anyone that can sell it. Just like McCain, unfortunately HE CAN'T SELL IT EITHER. I have said this many times...if we don't have someone that can 'sell it' we will continue down this path. Even more unfortunate..Obama is 'Selling it'. He will get the swing vote and the win.

Posted by: Sue on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:18 PM
If McCain "knows how to deal with that" and "knows how to fix that" why on earth can't he tell us what it is he knows? He keeps repeating "I know how to fix that" and "my friends"......I AM NOT YOUR FRIEND MR McCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you want my vote, tell me what it is you know!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Sharon on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:13 PM
How many times is that old man going to say "my friend" during this debate? That is most annoying!!!!!!

Posted by: TO VBUSH on Oct 7, 2008 at 10:01 PM
Unfortunately, I think Obama could sell ice to an eskimo. He's such a smooth talker and that's what scares me so bad. I am praying for McCain to come out of this....

Posted by: trixi Location: cove city on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:59 PM
This bickering is getting us nowhere. It's time to take our country back! Our nations third largest political party, The Libertarian Party, is being ignored by the networks. One of the party's principles is NOT to take taxpayers money for campaigns. This is why many of you have never heard of them. Television advertising is costly. It is up to us, as concerned citizens, to seek out the options that the corporate media outlets neglect to acknowledge. I encourage all concerned citizens to check out www.bobbarr2008.com

Posted by: Yea on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:52 PM
Unfortunately, Obama is a very smooth talker.

Posted by: TO mamma for obama on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Hey Mamma please tell me your ideas on WHY you are for Obama other than he wants change? Can you tell me, do you support his shakey past? Do you support his gun control? Do you support the fact that he has a unknown past? Do you support the fact that he didn't cover his heart during our national anthem? He removed the flag from his plane. He stated at one time that he wouldn't wear our flag. Do you believe that he has the experience to be our next president? Please inform me WHY You feel so strongly in supporting him.

Posted by: VBush Location: MHCY on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:33 PM
We are currently 32 minutes into the debate, and I don't think McCain could be doing any worse if he tried. I am nauseated. The libs will be dancing in the streets.

Posted by: mamma for obama on Oct 7, 2008 at 09:17 PM
obama has sense enough to have answers to solve problems...mccain doesn't know what to do. God help us all...but obama biden can start.

Posted by: Just me... Location: Washington on Oct 7, 2008 at 08:49 PM
*praying* Dear God, please give Senator McCain the correct and most accurate words to say in his debate tonight. Also, dear God, please give Senator Obama the courage to tell the truth about his shakey past. Thank you God. Please help us in America. We are in trouble dear God. Amen.

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