Tag: election 2008

Now that John McCain is running for president in 2008, Vietnam experience is no longer a political issue…

If liberalism had an ideology that would sell – that people would embrace having thought it through, then liberals wouldn’t embarrass themselves with these double standards, the appeals to emotion, and the endless internal inconsistency and self contradictions that follow. If the media weren’t heavily biased the left would be called to account for their dishonesty and inconsistency.

AP: “…she e-mailed the Obama campaign through its Web site asking that he not mention it during debates or speeches…”

…The bracelet with Ryan Jopek’s name that Obama had to consult during the debate was not intended to be a prop for a campaign stunt. Especially not an embarrassing stunt like the “I have a bracelet too, from the mother of…errm, uhhh, ummmm…” fiasco that is likely to blow up in Obama’s face in big way - much larger than a simple gaffe. …

…It seems neither the mother or father of the soldier want Obama to wear the bracelet. When Jopek’s mother gave Obama the bracelet it was intended to be between her and Obama, not fodder for the campaign trail. She asked him not to wear it. She’s now understandably upset with the attention she’s getting.

She was upset back in March when Jopek’s father was interviewed on the radio and discussed the problems Obama’s exploitation of their son and the gifted bracelet were causing. …

… Obama’s lack of experience is not an issue. In fact, his inexperience and naiveté give me comfort, making the prospect of his winning the election just a little easier digest. For the conservative out there who still isn’t following me, I ask you this: If Obama had an extra 20 years practice at implementing his Marxist agenda behind him would you be happier with him in the White House? Do you think you’ll approve of his policy decisions and performance more during his last years in office?

Unfortunately, a President Obama would have no problem getting his socialist agenda pushed through, experience or not. He’ll have lots of help. …