Comments on: Open Thread! Financial Crisis Disrupts Campaign [Update] http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/ Sun, 27 May 2012 09:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: beebop http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771898 beebop Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:31:16 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771898 Come the end of the day the botts are so deep up the Axelrod axx they will have to be pulled out using a Dyson. None of us here would believe a word 0bama said if he swore on MEchelle's life. The people who are still undecided. They are the ones who are watching. They will make the decision as to what leadership looks like. If 0bama change his mind in the next 12 hours you will know what the polls are saying. Come the end of the day the botts are so deep up the Axelrod axx they will have to be pulled out using a Dyson. None of us here would believe a word 0bama said if he swore on MEchelle’s life. The people who are still undecided. They are the ones who are watching. They will make the decision as to what leadership looks like. If 0bama change his mind in the next 12 hours you will know what the polls are saying.

]]> By: MJ http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771897 MJ Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:31:10 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771897 1. McCain is only down in the polls that have questionable internals (i.e. polled more than 10% more Democrats than Republicans, etc.) 2. Why would McCain NOT want to debate Obama, particularly in the area of foreign policy. McCain could talk circles around Obama on that issue. Most likely, McCain was trying to be nice to Obama. He recognized that there was no way Obama could sit in an economic meeting for the next two days and also be completely ready to debate McCain on foreign policy. Obama is too focused on ME. He can't now or EVER think about putting country first. Here's a great idea: McCain should send Palin in his place to debate Obama on Friday night. After all, a VP should be able to step in for the President when needed. Then Palin would beat the socks off Obama in the area of foreign policy! 1. McCain is only down in the polls that have questionable internals (i.e. polled more than 10% more Democrats than Republicans, etc.)

2. Why would McCain NOT want to debate Obama, particularly in the area of foreign policy. McCain could talk circles around Obama on that issue.

Most likely, McCain was trying to be nice to Obama. He recognized that there was no way Obama could sit in an economic meeting for the next two days and also be completely ready to debate McCain on foreign policy. Obama is too focused on ME. He can’t now or EVER think about putting country first.

Here’s a great idea: McCain should send Palin in his place to debate Obama on Friday night. After all, a VP should be able to step in for the President when needed. Then Palin would beat the socks off Obama in the area of foreign policy!

]]> By: vinnie http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771896 vinnie Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:30:17 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771896 And I'll ask him to recite the Pledge of allegiance. I'll bet you he would stutter doing it too. And I’ll ask him to recite the Pledge of allegiance. I’ll bet you he would stutter doing it too.

]]> By: cocky whacko http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771891 cocky whacko Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:29:35 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771891 Where did it say, he should come back to the Senate and suspend his campaign. The point of forcing him to take a position was that they knew he was going to cowardly not take a position and then use it as campaign issue. McCain is really unbelievable. Where did it say, he should come back to the Senate and suspend his campaign. The point of forcing him to take a position was that they knew he was going to cowardly not take a position and then use it as campaign issue. McCain is really unbelievable.

]]> By: Matthew Weaver http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771885 Matthew Weaver Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:29:11 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771885 New Thread is no Posted: <a href="http://www.noquarterusa.net" rel="nofollow">Obama: Call me if you need me</a> New Thread is no Posted:

Obama: Call me if you need me

]]> By: Pearl http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771883 Pearl Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:28:53 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771883 That last answer is NOT good. That last answer is NOT good.

]]> By: Mandelay http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771882 Mandelay Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:28:32 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771882 Yes McCain is way down in the polls today (a reversal of his posiiton two weeks ago). Yes it's not a good time to go into a debate when you've just experienced a quick reversal of fortune in the polls. That said, Mac has a great idea. All members of Congress should get there asses back to D.C. to roll up their sleeves, argue over the particulars, and pass a plan that will get meaningful, positive results. Mac is right to go back to D.C. and since there are two more debates, postponing/canceling one is not as important as the issue on the table. And Hillary should get her ass back to D.C., too. She's supposed to be in Michigan, stumping for Obama. This economic issue is more important. Hills, get on a plane and go back to the Senate. And Obama, you with your history of voting "present" in the Illinois Senate. Get your ass back to D.C, too. You need to take "ownership" of whatever bi-partisan decision is made for the good of the country. This is not the time to abstain or say you were out of town. All elected asses back to D.C., pronto. You all work for us. Now get busy. Yes McCain is way down in the polls today (a reversal of his posiiton two weeks ago). Yes it’s not a good time to go into a debate when you’ve just experienced a quick reversal of fortune in the polls. That said, Mac has a great idea. All members of Congress should get there asses back to D.C. to roll up their sleeves, argue over the particulars, and pass a plan that will get meaningful, positive results. Mac is right to go back to D.C. and since there are two more debates, postponing/canceling one is not as important as the issue on the table. And Hillary should get her ass back to D.C., too. She’s supposed to be in Michigan, stumping for Obama. This economic issue is more important. Hills, get on a plane and go back to the Senate. And Obama, you with your history of voting “present” in the Illinois Senate. Get your ass back to D.C, too. You need to take “ownership” of whatever bi-partisan decision is made for the good of the country. This is not the time to abstain or say you were out of town. All elected asses back to D.C., pronto. You all work for us. Now get busy.

]]> By: Lee M http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771880 Lee M Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:28:21 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771880 He would return if the vote was close. Jeepers Creepers, doesn't he think that the fact that he wants the most important job in the world should mean he should have some input in the discussions? A leader should lead, not just rubber stamp what others have decided. Is he afraid he might be asked some embarassing questions about how much money he received from Wall Street? A senator is supposed to advise and consent, not "me too" after other people have done the advising. DDO YOUR JOB, BARKY. IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN. Harry S. Truman-a president who really knew how to lead. He would return if the vote was close.

Jeepers Creepers, doesn’t he think that the fact that he wants the most important job in the world should mean he should have some input in the discussions? A leader should lead, not just rubber stamp what others have decided. Is he afraid he might be asked some embarassing questions about how much money he received from Wall Street?

A senator is supposed to advise and consent, not “me too” after other people have done the advising.

DDO YOUR JOB, BARKY. IF YOU CAN’T STAND THE HEAT GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN.
Harry S. Truman-a president who really knew how to lead.

]]> By: Duras http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771878 Duras Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:28:06 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771878 On the contrary. I think he may have just won it. On the contrary. I think he may have just won it.

]]> By: MEchelle Hates America! http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771875 MEchelle Hates America! Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:27:53 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771875 <strong>Both ways Oblowme can debate himself. Maybe even wear a Diana Ross get up, so somebody from his Columbia haze will recognize him. Slackers for Oblowme '08!</strong> Both ways Oblowme can debate himself.

Maybe even wear a Diana Ross get up, so somebody from his Columbia haze will recognize him.

Slackers for Oblowme ’08!

]]> By: Country First http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771876 Country First Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:27:53 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771876 Obama said he made a call, but he did not get through to McCain. Obama needs to get back to Washington. The debate is about foreign affairs, and it could be posponed for a week; but I'm sure Obama would like to have the stage all to himself. I'd like to know who that debate commission is that would not delay the debate a week. Obama said he made a call, but he did not get through to McCain.

Obama needs to get back to Washington. The debate is about foreign affairs, and it could be posponed for a week; but I’m sure Obama would like to have the stage all to himself.

I’d like to know who that debate commission is that would not delay the debate a week.

]]> By: Ferd McBerfle http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771873 Ferd McBerfle Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:27:46 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771873 That doesn't even pass the "so what" test. Try some other talking point before your master makes you go to the Yahoo message boards. That doesn’t even pass the “so what” test. Try some other talking point before your master makes you go to the Yahoo message boards.

]]> By: IronMan http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771872 IronMan Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:27:39 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771872 <strong>McCain aide hits 'desperate' Reid</strong> Brian Rogers brings the bipartisan comity: While Senator McCain has suspended campaigning in order to return to Washington and lend his assistance to the negotiations now underway on Capitol Hill, Senator Reid has put out a statement informing McCain that his presence would ‘not be helpful.’ In fact, this is quite a reversal from yesterday, when Senator Reid told reporters ‘We need the Republican nominee for president to let us know where he stands and what we should do.’ Unfortunately, Senator Reid is putting partisan politics ahead of the business of the American people. But there should be no mistake: 24 hours ago Reid and his Democratic colleagues on the Hill couldn't have been more desperate for Senator McCain's help in resolving this crisis. Now they've got it. McCain aide hits ‘desperate’ Reid

Brian Rogers brings the bipartisan comity:

While Senator McCain has suspended campaigning in order to return to Washington and lend his assistance to the negotiations now underway on Capitol Hill, Senator Reid has put out a statement informing McCain that his presence would ‘not be helpful.’ In fact, this is quite a reversal from yesterday, when Senator Reid told reporters ‘We need the Republican nominee for president to let us know where he stands and what we should do.’

Unfortunately, Senator Reid is putting partisan politics ahead of the business of the American people. But there should be no mistake: 24 hours ago Reid and his Democratic colleagues on the Hill couldn’t have been more desperate for Senator McCain’s help in resolving this crisis. Now they’ve got it.

]]> By: Leisa http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771867 Leisa Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:27:15 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771867 I know how frustratingly slanted the media's take on this is... I was screaming at the NPR coverage in my car 1/2 hour ago. I can not believe how dishonest the media is these days. I know how frustratingly slanted the media’s take on this is… I was screaming at the NPR coverage in my car 1/2 hour ago. I can not believe how dishonest the media is these days.

]]> By: WildChild http://www.noquarterusa.net/blog/5025/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771863 WildChild Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:26:37 +0000 http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2008/09/24/open-thread-financial-crisis-disrupts-campaign/#comment-771863 but he was talking about a burning of the I. but he was talking about a burning of the I.

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