Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell: Words Matter
PHOTO: Can You Spot An Obama?
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: Emily on 10/08/2008 9:54AM
It was really nice to see normal americans like the Obamas after the debate. They walked around and talked with every day people, shaking hands and taking pictures with them. The McCains on the other hand just disappeared, not to be seen again. Doesn't that tell you something about the character of a man or woman. John McCain is big on trying to disrespect Obama, he did it in the first debate and he did it again in this one. What McCain doesn't know is that Obama is so much smarter then he is, as we all know John McCain was 894 out of 899 in his graduating class. If we are honest with ourselves, we know that this is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I don't know what McCains problem is but I think it runs in his family. You know his brother said that some parts of Virginia is communist, I guess because so many of them are voting for Obama, not sure. What is that about? We all know that Sarah Palin is a racist and a witch, she is so out of touch especially with people who don't live in Alaska, she really doesn't want anything to do with the USA, it been said, loud and clear, check out her and her husbands record, you'll see.
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By: Priscilla Pinto on 10/08/2008 9:56AM
I think last nite's debate was self evident. McAss's attitude and disrespect for Obama spoke volumes. If he cannot deal civily with a fellow American---how in God's name can he deal with people of a foreign country. Times have changed-[McCain hasn't] We no longer have the luxury of being arrogant and independent in regards to our way is the only way. Things today call for diplomacy like it or not. We have exhausted much of our power and FORCE is no longer the answer. McCain has 3 faces which is why his is face is deformed. Things are going so bad for him he can't even hide his hatred which is why he sends his attack DOG Sarah Palion to do his dirty work. The sad part of this is that people take what they say for gospel and do not even bother to check out the facts and even when the media debunks what both of them say, it's not believed because there are so many racist dumb sheep that will follow any thing they say because of their racist point of view. How did we escalate to saying terriost, kill him etc. How does Palin live with herself knowing what she says could incite the biggest riot we ever saw. Many Americans are spoiled & selfish and maybe--just maybe--we may just grow up after this economic crisis. Remember 9-11 when the color of your skin was not an issue? People all came together after Katrina? Why can't we build on THAT FOUNDATION INSTEAD OF ONE ON HATRED. Obama's success is built on NOT being prejudiced and hateful. And I am glad and surprised at how many good Americans can see thru the fog of hate.
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By: sarah on 10/08/2008 9:58AM
Does anyone notice the resemblance of McCain and Kermit the frog?
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By: Mimi on 10/08/2008 10:51AM
MCCAIN WANTED THE TOWN HALL FORMAT...WELL HE GOT IT...AND IT DID NOT WORK FOR HIM. OBAMA WALKED, TALKED AND LOOKED PRESIDENTIAL...MEANWHILE MCCAIN LOOKED LIKE A CONVERTED CHILDS TOY....YOU KNOW... THE ONE IN WHICH THE CHILD TOOK THE DINSOSAUR HEAD FROM ONE TOY AND PUT IN ON THE ROBOT OF ANOTHER TOY...BUT BECAUSE THE CHILD WAS ONLY 3 WHEN HE REMOVED THE PARTS...HE PUT THE ARMS ON BACKWARDS....MCCAIN WALKED AROUND LIKE A MECHANCIAL ROBOT WITH BROKEN BODY PARTS. HE LOOKED JUST AWFUL...CAN YOU IMAGINE "IT" GETTING OFF A PLANE IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY TO MEET WITH THE PRESIDENTS OF THEIR COUNTRY?
ONE NEWS STATION SAID... WHEN OBAMA SMILES HE LIGHTS UP THE ROOM AND WHEN MCCAIN SMILES HE HAS A MEANCING LOOK...AND I WOULD AGREE 100%.
BARACK AND MICHELLE STAYED AFTER THE DEBATE FOR A GOOD 15 MINUTES OR MORE... SHAKING HANDS WITH THE PEOPLE AND TALKING TO THEM. MCCAIN AND WIFE...LEFT...WHICH IS INDICATION THAT THEY DO NOT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT THE PEOPLE THAT WERE IN THAT ROOM...WHO WERE REPRESENTING AMERICA...MCCAIN LEFT BECAUSE HE KNEW THE PEOPLE IN THAT ROOM...WERE NOT...REPRESENTING BIG OIL NOR WERE THEY LOBBYIST.
MCCAIN IS SO SENILE...THAT WHEN TOM BROKAW WAS READING HIS CLOSING STATEMENT...MCCAIN WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF THE SCREEN...TOM HAD TO TELL MCCAIN TO GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!.
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By: E. Dabney on 10/08/2008 10:13AM
McCain there is a song that is written that I would like for you to listen to - it is called,"It is so hard to say goodbye."
Listen to it over the next month. You should be ashamed for what you did to Sarah Palin. Before she came here I am sure she was respected by her peers and others in Alaska and they probably did not know she could stoop to the low-life tatics she is capable of. She will have to return to Alaska in disgrace. If she gets elected as governor again it would surprise me. She has given everyone lots of material to get her out of office
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By: arlena on 10/08/2008 10:15AM
I believe that Obama won the debate. It's a shame that Mccain can't hide his racist real self. I'm convinced that The God I serve and the God that Obama serves is watching and is blessing his every move. No matter what the people are saying. The bible says that the first shall be last and the last shall be first. America read your bible. It also, says to love one another, not if the other person is black or white it says for us to love one another. So for all you people who are so evangelical, and believe me I'm saved. However, I have to say that these are not showing the love of Christ. Think about it. And, wink back at me. To sum it all up. Mrs. Palin get you some Jesus and John mccain who is the God that you serve, that you have so much hatred in your heart. The Word sya through love have I drawn thee. Think about it.
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By: Dee on 10/08/2008 10:19AM
McCain blatantly showed lack of respect towards Barack Obama by addressing him as "THAT ONE" if McCain thinks he scored big he better think again. He just demonstrated racism is alive and kicking.
Either McCain forgets that CNN is seen around the world or he just doesn't give a damn let's hope it's not the latter because if it is that screams volumes on how he feels about people of color and let's face it all world leader's are white.
He may have his dislikes about Obama as I'm sure Obama has his towards him but it's one thing to have them and another to display it for the world to see.
With that type of behavior there's no wonder why more people of color aren't embracing the Republican Party wake up this is "NOT" a white country "STOP" trying to see it as one. In fact this country is becoming a country of people of color and whites will soon be the minority race. Remember the old saying "WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND".
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By: TANK on 10/08/2008 10:19AM
I stated a while back during the Senator Clinton and Senator Obama battle that Obama was a diaomond in the creation and figured Clinton would be the better canidate at the time. Every since Obama won the democratic nomination, he has made me an absolute believer in his ambition to become the next president of the United States. His views on many issues seem to be thought of with precision. His visions are fundamentally sound in that failure is not an option. Senator Obama has the determination to rectify our broken government and rejuvenate our vague economy.
I have no doubt that Mr. Obama and his philosophy will historically change for the greater glory of this nation. "My name is Tank and I approve this message".
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By: TANK on 10/08/2008 10:26AM
I stated a while back during the Senator Clinton and Senator Obama
battle that Obama was a diamond in the creation and figured Clinton
would be the better canidate at the time. Every since Obama won the
democratic nomination, he has made me an absolute believer in his
ambition to become the next president of the United States. His
views on many issues seem to be thought of with precision. His
visions are fundamentally sound in that failure is not an option.
Senator Obama has the determination to rectify our broken government
and rejuvenate our vague economy.
I have no doubt that Mr. Obama and his philosophy will historically
change for the greater glory of this nation. "My name is Tank and I
approve this message".
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By: All For A Democracy on 10/08/2008 10:28AM
WHO DID THE BEST JOB???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!
WHO IS THE STRONGEST LEADER???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!
WHO CARES THE MOST ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WE FACE???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!
WHAO HAS A PLAN???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!
WHO MAKES MORE SENSE???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!
WHO HAS THE INTELIGENCE,RESPECT,and CLASS???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!
WHO IS MOST QUALIFIED???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!!
WHO IS MOST PRESIDENTIAL???
BARACK OBAMA!!!!!!
WHO WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT BY RIGHT???
BARACK OBAMA
TIRED OF THE BS, THEN BRING CHANGE THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!
BRING IN BARACK OBAMA AS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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