Originally Posted By Mr X <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/19/campaign.wrap/index.html" target="_blank">http://edition.cnn.com/2008/PO...dex.html</a> As though Captain Dishonorable couldn't screw things up any more... (on Palin) "She is a direct counterpoint to the liberal feminist agenda for America." YEAH! Cause feminism totally sucks!
Originally Posted By mele Damn, I didn't get my Liberal Feminist newsletter this month so I'm fuzzy on our talking points. You know, since we all feel the same way. I like that he said this, too: "I've had a wonderful life. I have to go back and live in Arizona, and be in the United States Senate representing them, and with a wonderful family, and daughters and sons that I'm so proud of, and a life that's been blessed," he said. "I'm the luckiest guy you have ever interviewed and will ever interview. I'm the most fortunate man on earth, and I thank God for it every single day." _________ Aw, isn't it great how fantastic his life is? It's fun to read the news and see how many people are in financial ruin and then read him bragging about how blessed he's been. No kidding, McCain. Which of your 8 houses are you going to go home to first?
Originally Posted By Mr X Mele, have no fear! McCain is watching out for you and he wants EVERYONE to be rich just like he is (just ask him...he said so!). Your savings? "we'll rebuild them" Your investments? "they'll grow again" <a href="http://uk.youtube.com/user/johnmccaindotcom?ob=4" target="_blank">http://uk.youtube.com/user/joh...com?ob=4</a> How incredibly full of crap could one guy be in one 30 second commercial???? Hey John...HOW are you gonna take care of all that...many peoples life savings are HALF what they were 6 months ago...you do understand that right?
Originally Posted By Mr X By the way, does anyone else feel like :45 - :51 on that take sound like he's a condescending adult talking to a TWO YEAR OLD? Just curious (maybe it's just me).
Originally Posted By DAR <<"I've had a wonderful life. I have to go back and live in Arizona, and be in the United States Senate representing them, and with a wonderful family, and daughters and sons that I'm so proud of, and a life that's been blessed," he said. "I'm the luckiest guy you have ever interviewed and will ever interview. I'm the most fortunate man on earth, and I thank God for it every single day.">> I think we know what McCain is referring to in this case. I don't begrudge him his feelings on that.
Originally Posted By mele I just think that it was worded in a way that might irritate people who aren't as fortunate. I'm surprised that any politician wouldn't have worded it a little bit better so that people wouldn't be able to say "yeah, we know how blessed you've been but our lives are falling apart right now" kind of thing. I didn't word my first post very well, either. ;-)
Originally Posted By Mr X I appreciate your point, DAR, but at this time I don't consider his past sacrifice to be a decent excuse for his current abhorrent behavior. AND, to talk about how fantastic his situation is NOW (in the face of a crappy situation for MANY Americans) is just rubbing salt into the wounds honestly.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***I appreciate your point, DAR, but at this time I don't consider his past sacrifice to be a decent excuse for his current abhorrent behavior.*** To elaborate, I believe McCain's current behavior might result in someone being murdered. Seriously. Whether it's the candidate getting killed (god forbid), or a news reporter, or someone who works for Acorn, or whoever...if it happens (I hope it does not!) it will be blood on John McCain's hands and everyone knows it. This is something he should stand up AGAINST right away, before the worst comes down. I think my "Captain Dishonorable" insult is well deserved. I really hope he'll reverse himself. If not, I really hope the worst doesn't happen. He IS a great American, I don't want to see him tainted and scarred by his horrible recent actions but I have a bad feeling about this.
Originally Posted By PetesDraggin "By the way, does anyone else feel like :45 - :51 on that take sound like he's a condescending adult talking to a TWO YEAR OLD?" Actually, I feel that the candidates from both sides do this. But I also feel that the last few presidents have done this, so I guess it's normal. Or maybe it's just me.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney <<"I've had a wonderful life. I have to go back and live in Arizona, and be in the United States Senate representing them, and with a wonderful family, and daughters and sons that I'm so proud of, and a life that's been blessed," he said. "I'm the luckiest guy you have ever interviewed and will ever interview. I'm the most fortunate man on earth, and I thank God for it every single day.">> Maybe I'm wrong, but as much as I dislike McCain, I don't think he means "I'm rich and you're not!!" by saying this. A lot of people say they are very fortunate and blessed, but have no money at all. you can be fortunate and have a wonderful life without having money -- a wonderful marriage, good, healthy kids, great friends, etc...
Originally Posted By dshyates "A lot of people say they are very fortunate and blessed, but have no money at all. " And some are blessed when they cheat on their wives and then leave them for a multi-millionairese. At this juncture, it wouldn't be prudent for a multi-millionaire to gloat about how fortunate they are.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Maybe I'm wrong, but as much as I dislike McCain, I don't think he means "I'm rich and you're not!!" by saying this. A lot of people say they are very fortunate and blessed, but have no money at all. you can be fortunate and have a wonderful life without having money -- a wonderful marriage, good, healthy kids, great friends, etc...>> You just don't get LP, do you? Anyone who claims to be happy with their life is obviously an idiot, a liar, or both. You must be MISERABLE because the great God X from the land of Japan decrees it. We must suffer. We must agonize. We must pay the price for electing Bush and making this country into something that that great God X hates. Get with the danged program.
Originally Posted By mele I didn't think he was necessarily bragging about being rich, just that it was worded in a way that someone who is losing their home and has a family under a lot of stress might not appreciate his comment. Based on his past comments about the economy, I'm just not sure he truly understands how freaked people are about their futures right now.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>You just don't get LP, do you? Anyone who claims to be happy with their life is obviously an idiot, a liar, or both.<< Or just tries to change the subject.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<McCain is watching out for you and he wants EVERYONE to be rich just like he is (just ask him...he said so!).>> In that case where is my rich trophy wife? I too want to marry an heiress who is wealthy beyond my wildest dreams!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<In that case where is my rich trophy wife? I too want to marry an heiress who is wealthy beyond my wildest dreams!>> You don't get one until you've cheated on your current wife. So, have you cheated on your current wife? ;-)
Originally Posted By dshyates To paraphrase Gov. Palin: "I hope those conservative women have the courage and honor to give liberal feminists thanks for their right to vote.” Much less run as the GOP VP candidate.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip You guys obviously don't know the code words. "Liberal Feminist Agenda" is not about being a Feminist. It is about being pro-abortion. I don't think the Republicans have anything against women's rights. If anything Palin has taken flak from the LIBERALS about running for VP instead of staying home with her special needs son. The "Liberal Feminist Agenda" they are talking about is the effort to keep abortion legal. Now you may justifiably disagree with them about that. But that does not mean they are anti-woman.
Originally Posted By mawnck >>You guys obviously don't know the code words. "Liberal Feminist Agenda" is not about being a Feminist. It is about being pro-abortion. << At least it's more subtle than "femiNazi."
