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Republican Flyer Touts: Obama "Not Who You Think He Is."
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by Karen Hatter | October 23, 2008 at 04:50 am
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The Nypost.com reports that flyers are being distributed in Missouri and Virginia, with the approval of the McCain-Palin campaign, attempting to again link Senator Obama with acts of terrorism.
The article reports that when asked if he was proud of the flyer, Senator John McCain stated, "Absolutely.".
The article begins:
Republicans have unleashed a blistering mailing against Barack Obama that invokes the 9/11 attacks with a disturbing image of a jumbo jet and a warning that the Democrat nominee isn't "who you think he is."
The attack flier reportedly has been landing in homes in Missouri and Virginia - two states that the Democrats have been working hard to convert to blue in November - in the last few days, according to Politico.com and Time magazine's "The Page" Web site.
It further states:
The front cover shows a plane with its nose aimed squarely at a few travelers in an airport waiting area, and warns, "Terrorists don't care who they hurt."
The image of a plane in conjunction with terrorism was a clear reference to the airplanes-as-weapons attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Inside the mailing, by the Republican National Committee, is a picture of an angry-looking Obama pointing his finger as he talks, and a headline that reads, "Barack Obama thinks terrorists just need a good talking to."
Also from the article, including the flyer's final proclamation:
And it concludes, "Barack Obama. Not who you think he is."
Asked by reporters if he was proud of the mailer, McCain promptly replied, "Absolutely."
Obama's campaign ripped the RNC and McCain for the flier.
"The fact that John McCain is actually proud of this deplorable mailer is another indicator of how dishonorable his campaign has become," said spokesman Tommy Vietor.
"The narrow, polarizing campaign he's running is part of the reason why Gen. Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama as the leader with the judgment to keep America safe and respected in the world."
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at 06:36 on October 23rd, 2008
More lies frtom McCain-Bush-Palin. What a disgustingly small-minded campaign that man is running. Just more evidence that McCain is Boy George II. I used to think McCain had honor.
If you believe this malicious twaddle about Sen. Obama, he is not who you think he is. If you do believe it, you are among the pant-wetting scaredycats who prefer to bargain away rights and liberties to Big Brother for "safety". That mindset of fear and cowardice is more dangerous to this country than the wildest dreams of any terrorist or enemy state.
at 07:27 on October 23rd, 2008
I believe that McCain used to have honor. But when he found that honor doesn't win elections he auctioned it off for a shot at the title. Sad that so many people sacrifice what they believe to get something they believe to be better, and sad that he should be one of them.
at 23:02 on October 23rd, 2008
You obviously don't do your homework. McCain is a man of honor, that is why he hasn't brought up Rev. Wright. He said he wouldn't and he didn't but should. He's an American hater. Bill Ayers is an unrepentent domestic terrorist, Rezko is in jail for shady real estate deals, Flager is a priest who hates America, Rashid Khalidi who teaches Middle Eastern studies at the University of Chicago and who was a part of the PLO. These people are all supported by Obama and likewise. Did you know that Obama gave Acorn $800,000.00 to get out the vote. Acorn is supposed to be non partisan and gets $31,000,000.00 from the government and guess what? They only recruit democrats!! My tax dollars are going for a candidate I don't support!! I am sure if this were in favor of the Republicans, it would be all over the New York Times...instead of Palin's clothing which will be donated to charity. By the way, your VP candidate makes millions and has only donated $3600 to charity!!! Ever! But then he has a habit of opening his mouth and inserting foot. And in his case I would use the quote, "Your better off to keep your mouth shut and let people think you're stupid, then to open it and remove all doubt".
at 07:08 on October 23rd, 2008
Karen Hatter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 08:26 on October 23rd, 2008
Karen Hatter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 10:30 on October 23rd, 2008
at 10:44 on October 23rd, 2008
Karen Hatter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 10:52 on October 23rd, 2008
Karen Hatter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 11:39 on October 23rd, 2008
Karen Hatter, I thought he tried this approach already and it didn't work? I might just be getting confused however.
at 12:21 on October 23rd, 2008
You people who now find McCain dishonorable because of this campaign are a bunch of closed minded idiots who think Obama is gonna personally write you a check because you have your hand out. You NEVER respected this man no matter what you say now because you are as anti-american as Michelle Nobama and her husband Hussein. Why don't you get a job like the rest of us or better yet, why don't you move to a socialist country because the United States of America, land of the free and home of the brave, with all it's ideals of democracy will be gone should the Socialist Nobama get elected. Wake up! I for one do not want a welfare state, but isn't that what Obama's people expect? What a joke you kool aid drinking mindless can't think for yourselves lets have Keth Olbermann do it for you idiots really are!
at 12:33 on October 23rd, 2008
re: james25
Your ignorance and racism is showing.
at 12:35 on October 23rd, 2008
"What a joke you kool aid drinking mindless can't think for yourselves"
What delicious irony. Is referencing a preference for Obama as drinking Kool-Aid one of the new Republican talking points? If you weren't filled with hate and fear maybe you'd realize how non-sensical your arguments are.
at 16:27 on October 23rd, 2008
Ignoring your ad hominem rants, I actually used to respect McCain. That was when McCain seemed to have integrity and actually would speak truth to power. Now power apparently has laid down the rules to McCain and he is talking and walking an entirely different game now.
I don't think the John McCain of 2000 would respect the John McCain of 2008.
at 23:07 on October 23rd, 2008
Couldn't have said it better!!
at 12:28 on October 23rd, 2008
If NO-Obama doesn't like it, perhaps he should stop dodging and lying about his associations and background
Who cares what Colin Powell thinks. He's not relevant, and just another black man voting black.
at 12:38 on October 23rd, 2008
re: formerDemocrats
Have you ever heard of George Gordon Liddy? He's someone McCain has said publicly that he admires.
at 23:13 on October 23rd, 2008
Yeah have you??? You probably aren't old enough to remember who he is and just repeating what the kool aid drinkers spew.. Is that all you can come up with??
at 09:39 on October 24th, 2008
Please note that I am including Liddy's lame excuses for his advice on how to kill a federal agent.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Here,again, is Liddy's call to kill federal agents.
Please note his lame excuse for how to kill a federal agent.
In the first, he acknowledges the "the law enforced agents" have large letters "ATF" plainly visible on shirts or jackets. That pretty says "who they are".
Liddy is an unrepentant felon, and John McCain says he is a big fan of Liddy.
at 14:57 on October 24th, 2008
" .... The law is that if somebody is shooting at you, using deadly force, the mere fact that they are a law enforcement officer, if they are in the wrong, does not mean you are obliged to allow yourself to be killed so your kinfolk can have a wrongful death action. You are legally entitled to defend yourself and I was speaking of exactly those kind of situations...."
That's a new one on me but, I guess it depends where you live to get away with that defense.
Great find, Dunkelberg.
at 12:43 on October 23rd, 2008
Karen Hatter, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 12:47 on October 23rd, 2008
For almost two years of campaigning, orchestrated, measured attempts to shroud Senator Obama in a cloak of danger and mystery, questioning his birthplace, his upbringing, his education, his associations, his family, with all questions nudging any who will so lean, toward the conclusion that his background shows he's un-American, an Arab and a Muslim, who is associated with terrorists.
This scenario has been principally allowed to go forward, fostering fear, allowing all the disinformation to fester without challenge, except for a few individuals, from within the Republican Party.
The Democratic Party has not engaged in, as a strategy, the tactics of alienation and fear, creating and using the spectre of 'foreigner' and 'un-American', as they have sought the office of the presidency.
There is an inherently disturbing flaw within the Republican Party that has allowed this atmosphere to flourish that reveals many individuals, official and unofficial representatives of the Republican Party, don't fear any repercussions for their actions in promoting their own isolationist agenda, if that is what it is.
I do not believe that the national body of the Republican Party is unaware of these actions. They may be at the time they occur but, since so many have occurred now, there has been ample time to rein these alleged loose cannons in through issuing some internal directive.
Since that hasn't occurred, this is indicative of some breakdown in the Republican Party's chain of command and communication or, there is another reason those who have chosen to do so continue to do so, without fear of any serious repercussions for their behavior.
at 13:03 on October 23rd, 2008
Are you trying to say people can not honestly look at Barack Hussein Obama's background? Does he get a free pass because he is for abortion, a democrat or a minority? Or is there another reason? Why can't backgrounds be checked and questioned? Please explain.
at 16:31 on October 23rd, 2008
No one is saying that at all. What they are saying is that half-baked Alaska lies (palling around with terrorists) and McCain's double talk on Ayers are trying to create an issue that doesn't exist using fear and innuendo. What is being said is those issues have been checked and have been shown to be false trails and empty charges.
at 23:32 on October 23rd, 2008
You need to do some serious research....These are not lies. It is all documented...Obama launched his political career in Ayers living room. Obama went to Columbia and Havard, he isn't stupid, so don't give me the crap that he didn't know who he was baloney...All you have to do is google Bill Ayers and you can read all about the bombings of the Capital building, the Pentagon, the New York police dept. His wife Bernadine Dohrn was on the FBI's 10 most wanted list. She went to jail and the only reason Bill Ayers didn't is because he got off on a technicality. Research it and get it first hand, I think you will be shocked. Just too many shady characters, this is not just association, but participation. While you are googling, read about Acorn and in how many swing states they have been charged with voter fraud(Obama donated $800,000.00 to them and now they, a non partisan organization , are in support of Obama. ...Rashid Khalidi, Rev. Wright, Flager, and Tony Rezko...
at 09:47 on October 24th, 2008
I see charges, which have been shown to be baseless, but I do not see any facts to back them up. These are all good talking points from the felons, dopers, liars and perverts of right-wing talk radio. However, as usual, they do not meet the test of truth.
For more on that "technicality" on which Ayers was released see GOP crooks allowed Ayers to go free.
As for ACORN, yawn, please see The nutty ACORN charges.
The only thing "shocking" about what you present is that some still present it as fact.
at 17:24 on October 23rd, 2008
The problem, Bill, is that "they" are not honestly looking at Obama's background. They, and we both know who "they" are, are using outright lies, deliberate bigotry and scandelous distortions to cast Obama in a fearful light. Karen has outlined some of the specifics for you. There are plenty of others.
at 15:18 on October 23rd, 2008
i guess there is no explanation; probably all three.
at 12:51 on October 23rd, 2008
That is disgusting and infuriating. His entire campaign is to feed the ignorant. What a pity for our country that a Presidential candidate is acting this way at such a time. Shame on you, McCain. Your acts of desperation have crossed over the line into outright disgusting. I have lost all respect I had for you during this election. And to think, I voted for you in the primary 8 years ago. YOU are the one who is not who I thought you were. SHAME!
at 16:16 on October 23rd, 2008
I'm not reading anymore comments about how McCain should be our next President without the "poster" declaring what Tax Bracket they're in!
Why? Because absolutely no-one in their right mind would believe that Gramps/Barbie should be in the Presidential/Vice-Presidential positions unless they are: prejudice, ignorant, or making more than $250,000.00/year. Oh Wait! They're all the same person...
at 23:48 on October 23rd, 2008
Ha....My husband is a small business owner of 60 employees. $250,000.00 gross income won't even pay their salaries for a year let alone make a profit. Now he is going to be taxed at about 50%?? That means he will lay off most of them because he won't be able to pay them, or close the doors. Does that sound like it helps the economy? The small business owners supply jobs for 84% of the people. You tax, and the jobs will disappear. And why does everyone hate people who have money? They are the ones that supply your jobs and also, don't we all aspire to be in that upper 5% someday? I can't believe that America is turning into a country of handouts for everyone. Let's see, we work hard, very hard, to give it to someone who likes to stay home and be a couch potato. That sounds fair!!!