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07-25-2008, 11:16 AM
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Yeah, he wowed them at a German schnitzel house in Ohio....
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
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07-25-2008, 03:55 PM
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LOL, Fred.  He is definitely lacking in the "wow factor" area as well as a few others for shore. |
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07-25-2008, 04:16 PM
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Gee, Obama didn't stop at the military hospital in Germany.....Seems he couldn't bring the media with him.......
I hope this bites him on the arse.  |
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07-25-2008, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAC
Gee, Obama didn't stop at the military hospital in Germany....
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As a US Senator he could have, and should have, visited our wounded troops.
No excuse ,imho. |
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07-25-2008, 05:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by justplugit
As a US Senator he could have, and should have, visited our wounded troops.
No excuse ,imho.
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That is how I feel about it. Hopefully the majority of America feels the same way come NOV. |
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07-25-2008, 05:44 PM
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I've read both sides of this story and it looks like a non story. It looks like:
1) Obama has visited wounded troops in Germany on previous trips
2) Obama was scheduled to visit the troops on this trip
2) Obama's staff was notified they couldn't accompany Obama on the trip and interpreted it as they were being waved off
3) Cindy McCain was denied a similar visit
So this doesn't look like an Obama snub nearly as much as just some bad planning.
-spence
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07-25-2008, 06:03 PM
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Reminds me of the movie "Brewster's Millions" where during the "No of the Above" campaign, Brewster paid to have his campaign ads run in foriegn markets "just in case someone from home was traveling abroad".
It doesn't make a lot of sense to campaign for an United States political office in another contry, unless you have ulterior motives.
It's like he's trying to copy another man's speach/thunder.
Sorry, but he's no JFK. It's just another "words" speech, another example of inexperience shining through.
I'm all for a change in how things are run in the Government, but to base the bulk of your campaign on "change" without giving ANY EXAMPLE is ridiculous. That's like an stock broker saying "Give me your money and I'll invest it."
I need to hear more that crib notes politics.
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07-26-2008, 06:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by justplugit
As a US Senator he could have, and should have, visited our wounded troops.
No excuse ,imho.
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Unfortunately there aren't enough Americans with personal ties to Military Service. Even during peacetime there is a significant amount of sacrifice. |
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07-26-2008, 09:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
Yeah, he wowed them at a German schnitzel house in Ohio....
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  tooo funny  |
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07-26-2008, 11:32 AM
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lets get on with some  debates.all this media show is just dribble.i remember the "conventions" were in july and early august.now they're in late august and 1st week of sept. |
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07-26-2008, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by saltfly
lets get on with some debates.all this media show is just dribble. |
 Bring on the debates.These elections have become all about who has
the best marketing and advertising.
They know the average American is too busy with 2 spouses working and taking care of their families
to really have the time to pay attention to the issues.
The one with the best flash images wins.  |
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07-26-2008, 06:29 PM
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From what I've seen of McCain's speaking ability the past few months, all politics aside, he should be terrified of the debates.
While McCain may have a more conservative background and more experience, Obama has more wit, smarts and charisma.
This could get ugly.
-spence
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