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[Anonymous]

I’m sorry, NR. Refuse to get my news from someone named mojito.

[Anonymous]

I think it’s obvious, from reading that article, who al-Quaeda really would prefer in the white house.

And the comparison you (JT) are trying to make lacks substance compared to the Republican’s concern for Hama’s support of Obama.

McCain has had no relations or association with Bin Laden. The same cannot be said of Obama and Hamas.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2096720/posts

[Anonymous]

I certainly don’t want Al-Quaeda to have any influence on the election, but I feel like the McCain camp is already using language to imply if Obama wins we will be attacked. That seems to be their interpretation of Biden stating Obama will be tested. Of course Biden was trying to underscore how strong Obama will be if anyone does choose to mess with us.

McCain’s campaign is sending out memos on how unfair it is that the news media isn’t giving this enough attention. If we want to be safe, we need him to be president because he’s already been tested. I actually think it’s worse that a presidential candidate is attempting to use fear to sway voters. I expect that from terrorists, not from a potential world leader.

“Biden’s remarks capture perfectly the message of this campaign: Barack Obama is too risky, too inexperienced, to serve as commander in chief — that his election by itself will provoke our enemies, and that his brief record raises serious questions as to how an Obama administration would respond to such a challenge,” McCain spokesman Michael Goldfarb said in the written statement.”

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/10/21/mccain-campaign-plays-hardball-nbc-news-media/

[CountingCoup]

charlabob, understood.

I often wonder if at this stage of the political game, we would fall into the same mistake out of fear and think in some way, McCain would be the right answer.

I hope America is smarter than that, but I was hoping America was smarter than that the previous 2 presidential elections.

I think its time we add another 100 points on America’s IQ and we get rid of this “electoral college” that holds most of the American population hostage by the low information voters which dominate too many states.

Maybe with a Democratic President and Democratic Senate majority we can remove the seal off of that lid and address it.

[charlabob]

great minds, CC :-)

My p;ediction (for years) has been resin or some other people-hurting mechanism. We always react to the last event — I assume some security planners are thinking ahead (Go rather than Chess) and I assume all the thinkers haven’t been fired because they’re gay or ideologically incorrect.

Yup, I seem to be Ms. Crankypants this morning.

[walfredo]

This is as offensive and divisive as it was 4 years ago when it attacked Kerry. Please do whatever you can not to have Al-qaeda be an effective messenger of who America should support for president.

They are a dispicable terrorist organization and should have no voice in the worlds politics. I want to hear both candidates plans to suppress Al Qaeda, and to deter there recruitment. I believe Obama’s plan is far better, but I certainly would never under any circumstance take these peoples word on anything.

[CountingCoup]

Wow, that could be our Oct surprise…

[charlabob]

For those os us who have wondered about this October surprise —

I agree with everyone who says we can’t let any of this affect us — yeah, we’ll be attacked again. In some scarier way. Among other things, because we DO let it affect us and almost paralyze us.

We’ve given up huge chunks of the constitution and demolished our economy thanks to 9/11 — well, thanks to our reaction to those in charge at 9/11. Not a bad return on behalf of our enemies for 4 tiny planes and 18 martyrs.

[WSMom]

I agree with you JenV. But I don’t believe that we should listen to anything anyone supposedly speaking for al-Qaeda is saying regarding our upcoming elections. We cannot give them a voice to manipulate or scare us one way or the other. I refuse to lower myself to Fox News standards.

[Cait]

JenV… can’t I wallow in the silver lining a bit more? I’m not ready to go there yet :(

Honestly these videos cease to scare me at all anymore. We’ve learned a lot since 9-11…

[JenV]

buuuuut we stand to be attacked again no matter what, is how I read that. I for one will not be terrified into not voting…but this is still frightening.

[Cait]

LOL!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!! I just Hannity-style peed my pants.

This will be the final nail in the coffin I’m sure. I can just envision how things are going over there right now.

“Well Mr. McCain… I’ve got some good news… and some bad news… We picked up another high profile endorsement… buuuuuuut….”

[Anonymous]

Yes it is. They actually say an attack before the elections would be in their best interests. They want McCain to win and the wars to go on indefinitely.

[JenV]

JFC, JT! Scary sh*t.

[Anonymous]

Just thought I’d let everyone know, since it was so important for republicans to get out the word when one political adviser to the Hamas said he liked Obama. I think Sean Hannity wet himself with excitement bringing up that tidbit night after night. *Terrorists support Obama* was the rallying cry forever. Even brought up here by our resident conservatives. They couldn’t believe we weren’t concerned. Can’t wait to hear their outrage over this.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/22/al-qaeda-supporters-endor_n_136779.html

[Zenguy]

There is a real butcher shop on Ambaum past Huckleberry Sqare near 156th on the East side of the street. I have never been there though

[GenHillOne]

Kinkos is the best all-in-one that I know of. You can get on a computer, print, fax, copy, ship, whatever. Put in your zip to see what locaton works best for you:

http://www.fedex.com/us/officeprint/main/index.html

One @ Southcenter (Tukwila), Capitol Hill, lower Queen Anne…also a couple downtown, but not good parking if you’re in a car. I use lower QA a lot. Wish we were getting this under QFC instead of OfficeMax/Depot, whatever.

[acemotel]

I’m sure we will be reminded that McCain was a POW and is a “war hero.” I hope someone mentions that the buildings in NYC are being purchased by foreign governments, so we probably won’t need to worry about foreign nationals attacking their own buildings.

The beautiful art deco Chrysler building owned by the govt. of Abu Dhabi, so it’s probably safe. The General Motors building is owned by investors in Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar. NYC’s iconic steel structure, the Flatiron building is owned by an Italian investor. and so on.

That’s what happens when the dollar is so weak the US has lost all bargaining power.

[missmandy]

I need alterations on a couple pairs of pants, does anyone have a recomendation? I used to go to a drycleaner on by my work on QA for this but last time they charged me over $30 to have a pair of jeans hemed!!

[Anonymous]

“The cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has been largely absorbed in a relatively small increase in the defense budget (to 4.1% of GDP in 2006 from 3.8% in 1995). A much higher proportion of U.S. income was devoted to the military during World War II and the Korean War.” – WSJ

This quote is shared only to give the argument some perspective.

Also, if you think a vote for McCain will raise your taxes and not the other way around, you are incorrect. An interesting article on the plans of Obama and the effect they will have on America:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122039919493892941.html?mod=mostpop

I think it’s also important to note that, after 9/11, everyone wanted to go to war. This was not a one-sided decision made only by Republicans.

“[W]ithout question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator, leading an oppressive regime … He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so consistently prone to miscalculation … And now he is miscalculating America’s response to his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction … So the threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real …” Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003.

“In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to terrorists, including al Qaeda members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons.” Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10, 2002.

“I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force– if necessary — to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security.” Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002.

The problem with simply pulling out of where we are now is that, then all of this is for nothing. Saddam violated the UN resolution. Everyone agreed with that.

I have a harder time warping my mind around a candidate that has NO plan as opposed to the candidate that knows the resolution and is committed to getting there. Who’s to say that Obama won’t change his mind again and decide to stay as well?

[Jenny]

JenV, your cite highlights her dumb statement in the debate, but DOESN’T MENTION what the LGF article does – that she later said she DID NOT think ID should go in the curriculum, nor does it mention that she NEVER DID ANYTHING to promote ID/creationism as mayor nor as governor.

Here’s the AP article that LGF quotes from:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gV5jvU52RD3WBflzbmSu5l6zwOqAD92V3VQG0

Notice esp. this part of the AP article:

Neither have Palin’s socially conservative personal views on issues like abortion and gay marriage been translated into policies during her 20 months as Alaska’s chief executive. It reflects a hands-off attitude toward mixing government and religion by most Alaskans.

“She has basically ignored social issues, period,” said Gregg Erickson, an economist and columnist for the Alaska Budget Report.

[Anonymous]

villagegreen – My apologies that I had not responded to a request of information from you in another post.

I have explained my views before on this forum, but have no problem doing so again.

First of all, I believe that I am more Independent than Republican.

I am pro-choice, I am absolutely NOT religious, in any way, and I feel that EVRYONE should be treated the equal and have the same opporunities, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, etc..

Where I align myself with the Republican Party is in the sense of big government. Whereas Democrats believe (typically) that the government should be responsible for taking care of every citizen, Republicans don’t. Republican’s believe in every citizen taking responsibility. THIS is why, in my opinion, the Republican Party DOES have empathy.

I do not believe in lowering standards to make everyone equal. I truly believe that only results in holding people down. (Why give more if less is expected of you?). Of course, my opinion on this issue has, repeatedly, been construed as racist, unsympathetic, etc..

I believe McCain has a more thought out plan and clear-cut solution to most issues, whereas, Obama seems mostly vague to me:

Competence vs. Honesty

“I think what we need right now is honesty with the American people about where we would take the country. That’s how I’m trying to run my campaign. That’s how I will be as president.”

Oct. 30, 2007 Barack Obama

“Americans who expect their elected representatives to execute the responsibilities of our office with competence and integrity are often disappointed. They are disappointed by our failure to address the big problems facing our country, and make the necessary changes to government to meet those challenges…

If I’m privileged to serve our country as President, I will hold my administration to standards of conduct that will strengthen rather than diminish the people’s faith in our integrity.”

May 21, 2007 John McCain

China

“Japan has been an outstanding ally of ours for many years, but obviously China is rising, and it’s not going away. They’re neither our enemy nor our friend. They’re competitors. But we have to make sure that we have enough military-to-military contact and forge enough of a relationship with them that we can stabilize the region.”

Apr. 26, 2007 Barack Obama

China and the United States are not destined to be adversaries. We have numerous overlapping interests. US-Chinese relations can benefit both countries and, in turn, the Asia-Pacific region and the world. But until China moves toward political liberalization, our relationship will be based on periodically shared interests rather than the bedrock of shared values…

Some Americans see globalization and the rise of economic giants such as China and India as a threat. We should reform our job training and education programs to more effectively help displaced American workers find new jobs that take advantage of trade and innovation. But we should continue to promote free trade, as it is vital to American prosperity.”

Nov./Dec. 2007 John McCain

Felon Voting

“I support restoration of voting rights for ex-offenders. I am a cosponsor of the Count Every Vote Act, and would sign that legislation into law as president.”

Dec. 2007 Barack Obama

“This is a State rather than a federal issue, because the Supreme Court has held that States may prohibit felons from voting, and most States do. The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution specifically recognizes that the right to vote may be taken away if a person commits a crime…

The right to vote should be restored to felons only on a case by case basis after they have served their full sentences and have satisfactorily demonstrated that they have turned over a new leaf.”

Aug. 20, 2008 John McCain

Obviously these are only a few issues and their respective thoughts, however, you can read and compare yourself at:

http://2008electionprocon.org/?gclid=CNWn96aqsZUCFQsQagodDH3Ckw

[UrbanFabulous]

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2310 130th Ave

Bellevue, WA 98005

425.869.4040

He’s very knowledgeable, patient, and down to earth.

[JoB]

Ken,

LOL.. you do have a way with words…

and you’re spot on…

we get the repressive little country.. a lot like Iraq was in some ways when Saddam was still being cooperative… although without quite the cooperation between the military and govt as i remember… or we get to go after Al-Qaida…

these little arrangements backfire like crazy… but there you go.. our government hangs onto them because it’s good for business…

oh.. and it’s strategic:)

[JoB]

NewResident…

To the best of our current knowledge Al-Qaida is crossing the border into Pakistan for refuge.. but operates largely in Afghanistan.

Obama or McCain. there will be more troops moving into Afghanistan… at the request of our military. US casualties there have escalated.

and what that has to do with the loss of Pakistan to islam is beyond my comprehension…

Is the current rhetoric that more troops in Afghanistan will increase muslim extremism there?

Gosh.. i wish they had figured that out before they invaded Iraq.

The reason Al-qaida has refuge along the Pakistan border has little to do with islam and a great deal to do with sheiks who consider those areas their own personal fiefdoms and who profit greatly from sheltering Al-Qaida… and a central government in Pakistan that is not strong enough to deal effectively with them..

I fail to see how Obama’s plan follows the course LBJ took in VietNam… though i am certain you must have read that somewhere.. it would be helpful to have the link…

I may be a bit fuzzy headed in my increasing senility ;) but i think it was the french who had a long term military commitment in Viet Nam prior to LBJs “escalation” …

Someone better versed in the war in VietNam could explain this better to you…