Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell: Words Matter
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McCain's tone quickly shifted from that of an honorable statesman to a grouchy, and sometimes, condescending speaker when talking about his rival Obama. Instead of addressing his fellow congressman by name, McCain stooped to calling him "that one," a remark that immediately generated buzz on the Internet according to television correspondents. As if that wasn't insulting enough, he also fell back on the phrase "he doesn't understand."
The major distinction between this interaction and last one was that Obama didn't take the swipes lying down, interrupting moderator Tom Brokaw so he could fire back and say he that did understand the issue. Later on, Obama even got in some jabs of his own. He mocked McCain, saying the "Straight Talk Express lost a wheel on that one," referring not only to the bus that McCain travels, but to his inaccurate portray of Obama and his leadership qualities, It was an attempt to assert that he has a name that should be respected and it is Barack Obama.
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By: Angelia on 10/07/2008 10:54PM
I am still upset with the candidates. There is too much mudsling. Senator McCain did too much blaming and not enough of explaining what he would do. We need knowledge and someone who cares. Senator Obama did well with backing up the mud towards him. Senator Obama also did well with explaining how and showing care and concern for Americans.
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By: floridian4Obama on 10/07/2008 11:04PM
What was with the Mccain comment "That one over other"
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By: Fierce on 10/07/2008 11:18PM
McCain & Pailin have Attention deficit disorder (ADD). It seems McCain theme tonight was “I am bipartisan.” I can work with the other side. What did he do at the end? He refused to shake Obama’s hand! Boy did he blow that message, after all that trouble!
This is what happens when you make stupid people memorize stuff, without understanding what it means. I feel sorry for their handlers!
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By: Jessica on 10/08/2008 12:33AM
My family and I have always been republicans, but with the economic hardships that we have experienced in these last six years, we will be voting democratic this time because we need a change. Things have got to get financially better for us. Many Americans have been hurting for a long time, and this republican administration had not paid any attention to us low or moderate income people. Now during the debate tonight I heard him mention for the first time during the two debates that Americans are hurting. Health care is a necessity for my family. My son recently started having seizures, and my husband and I can't afford the better medication that the doctor initially prescribed for him, so we had to settle for the one that's affordable for us, which will ultimately weaken his bones. When the Clinton administration tried so hard to get everyone health care, is McCain one of the republicans that voted against it just to be spiteful toward the democrats. I've been voting republican, but the problems that they have gotten this country into with their constant thoughts of war, and the deregulation, and lack of attention to our economy, they got to step aside and let someone else do a better job.
Another thing, regardless of your political affiliation, lying and rudeness is unacceptable. Morality should never be abandoned for your desires.
And McCain said he won't raise taxes --- yeah right. When George Bush Sr. was campaigning for president he said, "Read my lips. No more taxes!" Then as soon as he was elected he immediately raised taxes. I think its time for every republican to look at the daily issues that are affecting all of us as republicans and democrats with this messed up economy and vote for someone who's going to do what's best for our families, like the people in Michigan.
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By: Jessica on 10/08/2008 12:43AM
My family and I have always been republicans, but with the economic hardships that we have experienced in these last six years, we will be voting democratic this time because we need a change. Things have got to get financially better for us. Many Americans have been hurting for a long time, and this republican administration had not paid any attention to us low or moderate income people. Now during the debate tonight I heard him mention for the first time during the two debates that Americans are hurting. Health care is a necessity for my family. My son recently started having seizures, and my husband and I can't afford the better medication that the doctor initially prescribed for him, so we had to settle for the one that's affordable for us, which will ultimately weaken his bones. When the Clinton administration tried so hard to get everyone health care, is McCain one of the republicans that voted against it just to be spiteful toward the democrats. I've been voting republican, but the problems that they have gotten this country into with their constant thoughts of war, and the deregulation, and lack of attention to our economy, they got to step aside and let someone else do a better job.
Another thing, regardless of your political affiliation, lying and rudeness is unacceptable.
Morality should never be abandoned for your desires.
And McCain said he won't raise taxes --- yeah right. When George Bush Sr. was campaigning for president he said, "Read my lips. No more taxes!" Then as soon as he was elected he immediately raised taxes. I think its time for every republican to look at the daily issues that are affecting all of us as republicans and democrats with this messed up economy and vote for someone who's going to do what's best for our families, like the people in Michigan realized. We need jobs and good health, among other things.
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By: Leo Myasiro on 10/08/2008 6:40AM
I think when McCain used too much attacks on Obama was not sure of what he was talking about. He said that frequently that obama was wrong but did not give specific reasons on how he was wrong in every point Obama already pointed out like Economy, Green house, Iran, Irak, etc. I think he was like "hurry up and finish test and let's go to have fun and forget the test!"
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By: John H. Wallace on 10/08/2008 6:42AM
I just can't believe Mcain would not shake Obama hand at the end of the debate and had his wife shake his had .this remind me of selling cars here in Albany,Georgia when white couple come up to buy the man don't want to shake a blackperson hand but have his wife instead. Mcain how can you live with your self .you are losing you have no chance in hell and the american people of all races want Obama .to me Mcain you are old white hate thats keeping the 60's around . its time for America to Change!!
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By: Angel on 10/09/2008 2:40AM
Obama Won Hands Down.
mccain came in with his usual bush rhetoric and it back fired.
I'm tired of the same ole lies, the same ole handling of the "so called" middle class. There is NO MIDDLE CLASS either you are a part of the elite or you are the working poor PERIOD.
What bush did to this country is going to take a lot of fixing and cleaning to resolve, I believe only one man can do it, it will not happen over night and it may take another 12 years to fix it but I believe Obama can start the process. He wins my vote.
mccain needs to take a course in respect and how-to-be-civilized course as well.
DOMINICANS4BARACK!! ALLAMERICANS4BARACK!!
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By: valerie on 10/08/2008 6:43AM
It speaks for it self.
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By: MEdwards on 10/08/2008 6:57AM
Even though I had made up my mind well in advance which candidate I'm voting for (Obama), these debates just reinforce that I've made the right decision. McCain is so desperate (really backed in a corner) to discredit Obama that he's beginning to look more like a ridiculous, spoiled brat who has no idea what's going on. He'll never be in touch with us "regular" people. He's too full of himself to do so.
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