Comments on: Dem. Governors See McCain As Formidable

Washington Post: Democratic Governors Say Life Story, Reputation For Political Independence Make McCain A Threat In November

[notblue]

realpatriot, what makes you think we ignore "high value" targets when most of the top Al Qaeda members have been captured or killed? Do think because Osama has not been captured or killed we ignore the top? Remember Osama is hiding in a cave in a wilderness area the size of Texas with body guards who will kill him if capture is emminent. Our troops are not "sitting ducks" I personally know several that had spent 18 months in iraq, men and women, all thought they were making a difference and none thought they were "sitting ducks".

[iceman_1960]

"Michigan is not in favor of 100 years in Iraq," she said.
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What state is ?

[iceman_1960]

"Sanford said the campaign will look far different by Labor Day. As [Obama] beings to fill in the blanks of what change means, a lot of the jet fuel that''s been fueling his campaign is going to be taken out of his gas tank," Sanford said."
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Sanford. That"s S-A-N-F-O-R-D period.

But what does Aunt Esther say about it ?

[realpatriot1]

notblue,

All terrorists are a threat but the best way to make them less so is to go after their command leadership
and infrastructure. That''s a little more important than chasing around every gullible 18 year old recruit they''ve brain washed into being a suicide bomber.

We don''t need to be making our troops sitting ducks for low value targets while ignoring the high value targets.

[whitepicks2]

The govs. thought the key word in this question was "formaldehyde" - as in dipped into. Go play some golf, J.

[notblue]

skyk, America is not "losing" and of course your plan is??????? You cannot or purposely refuse to acknowledge that the enemy is not just in Pakistan. Name one country that has not been attacked or one middle eastern nation that terrorists do not exist. When you say "change tactics" does that involve actually fighting? Or does it invlove retreat surrender and HOPE for the best? Isn''t that Hope line Obama''s?

[notblue]

skyk, that''s your problem you cannot comprehend who the real enemy is, you must blame fellow Americans and America. You refuse to accept the fact it''s radical Islam that''s causing the unrest in the modrn world.

[denn034]

McCain is formidable. Nader in the race kills the Democrat''s chance so, President McCain it is.

[missingamerica]

"Reputation For Political Independence"?

Huh? That is so 2000...

[skyk-2009]

Posted by notblue at 02:43 PM : Feb 26, 2008
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What is it with you people... is it possible to actually address issues raise by your fellow citizens without trying to put them in a box or claim they aren''t patriotic because they do not back your "Party". As a Combat Veteran of another war I honestly find you folks to be a bigger threat than any enemy we have. YOU are blind! You refuse to accept mistakes and outright blunders, instead attacking anyone who does. If you can''t see that we are flat out LOSING this thing YOU simply can''t see at all. It''s been 6 years since we went to Iraq and there still isn''t any security there and NONE of the Bench Marks have been met. Now keep in mind that the enemy IS not there but is in Pakistan so we still have that fight ahead of us. It now appears that NATO may abandon us there as well... Regardless we are getting our brains kicked in and someone needs to change directions and change tactics here...we can NOT afford to slog along spending 12 BILLION dollars a month here... can''t do it an win that''s for sure. Don''t believe me? Ask Russia.

[notblue]

neoconsim, you are a dispicable troll, you call honorable veterans mercenaries, savage terrorists freedom fighters, and your twisted views and sharp tongue are what is wrong with todays America. One of the greatest generations that ever lived you villify like the spoiled child you must be. These people do not expect or need the entitlements you socialists feel America should provide. Instead of defending your country you critisize and blame in the name of your socialist, defeatist agenda. It''s ingrates like yourself that have cost America casualtiies on the home front and the battle front in this war on terror, your damage to this country is unforgiveable. Please do us all a favor and move to a country like Venezuala, there you will find similar thinking and ideology, I''m sure chavez would welcome your kind with open arms.

[random_radar]

We occupied the Philippines for 50 years, and we are still occupying Puerto Rico after 100 years. Occupying Iraq for 100 years would fit right in with American imperialist strategy. I don''t think McCain was too far off the mark with his comment.

[williamfold]

it''s the economy, stupid.

mccain only drags out the war and the economy "isn''t his specialty".

[realpatriot1]

Prinzowhales,

Most people would not argue that Grant was the last great war hero to be elected Presiident, most would say it was Eisenhower.

You don''t have to win a battle or a war to be a war hero. Johm McCain is a war hero to me for a couple of reasons:1) He had the guts to serve(many ran to Canada or to College or to the national Guard) 2)He survived Hanoi Hilton.

I haven''t done those things so I''m not about to pass judgement on the service of Senator McCain.

[walt1944-2009]

John "The Great Pretender" McCain is encouranged by comments made by state governers that McCain would be a formidable opponent for any Whimpo-crat running against him.

They fear his military record and his "supposed" political independance which may sway voters in the November election.

However, when one considers his comments of late, that being continuing the Iraq "occupation" for 100 years to get the job done, allowing oil companies to charge $8.00 a gallon for gas, forcing everyone (except the rich who could afford it!) to "conserve" by walking or using bicycles, and continuing forever, tax breaks for the rich and business while the economy of the country goes into bankruptcy, one wonders why ANYONE would vote for this "crackpot" anyway!

Still, the neocon Fascist Nazi Republicans are stupidly-loyal and will support whatever person winds the GOP nomination, even if it means marching straight into a GAS OVEN!!!

SIG HEIL, BUSH!!!
sig heil, McCain???

[prinzowhales]

The Republicans were all willing to drag the Clintons through the mud over the Chinese spy scandal at Los Alamos. Why don''t they want to talk about Clinton''s AIPAC connection? Why won''t Obama talk about Clinton''s AIPAC connection?...unless someone just dropped the strings that make his lower jaw flap up and down...

[janiet3]

Janiet5 wrote"A war-hero does not a president of the these United States make! Period! "

Hmmm. Try telling that to Washinton, Roosevelt and any number of other presidents who served in wars prior to becoming president. Serving your country shows loyalty, dedication and the ability to put your country above yourself. I''''d say those are EXACTLY the traits we are looking for. Of course, you''''d probably rather have someone who has no experience and only a ''''vision'''' that he hasn''''t shared with the rest of us. Tell me.. When will he share these said ''''changes'''' he envisions for us? Will it be BEFORE we elect or after? MY bet is after. Hopefully he never has the chance.

You didn''t address, or even attempt to, the fact that McCain is an old jaded, injured (both in mind and body) war vet. And this makes him presidential material just how? There lots of these wonderful old vets sitting around the local watering holes, talking of the "old days", their scars, etc. Are they ready to take over this country and lead it to a better future? I think not!!

Try a dose of reality. Johnny has come marching home again, and he is ready for the rocking chair and a whole lot of R & R, not the POTUS.

[prinzowhales]

The last war hero Americans elected President was Ulysses S. Grant...an ineffectual corruptionist who as a ''war hero'' made up for the Union leadership''s incapacity to fight a war of fire and movement with human wave assaults...other humans aside from himself that is. McCain is no hero. He was a poor pilot, a worse commander and whatever laurels he has are due to his father the admiral. Unlike General Andrew Jackson who defeated the Second Bank of the United States, McCain is a servant of the FED and the interests that control it....

General Jackson was pro-American and anti-British and set the stage for American greatness with reasonable tariffs--HE HANGED BRITISH AGENTS!!...while McCain courts AIPAC spies and takes money from these interests and serves the interests of Anglo-American finance.

Why are these candidates afraid to talk about the Israeli spy network and the AIPAC spy apparatus?--Their agents are awaiting trail!!

[samthetvcat]

Now that''s a real patriot! Go realpatriot1! :D

Obama 08!

[realpatriot1]

Sam,

You''ve placed your finger on the reason why I would bet my house that McCain will get his butt handed to him in November(in a sense, I am betting the house).

He has no clue on the economy. He thinks in order to not lose he has to convince people that the surge is working but what he really has to do is to convince people that the tax cuts for the rich are working.

He needs to convince Americans that it''s more important to provide healthcare to iraqis than it is to provide healthcare to Americans.

And he does need to convince us that staying in Iraq 100 years will work.

Who wants to apply to be his camapign manager?