Debate Thread I

Posted by BooMan | Oct 15, 2008 | 109 |

Here we go again…who’s wearing the better tie?

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BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:02 pm

Schieffer’s tie is hideous.
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 pm
  
  Almost as distracting as that growth on McCain’s cheek.
  - anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:06 pm
    
    mccain isnt wearing a flag pin….commie bastid
  - anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 pm
    
    thats not a growth, those are the nuts the hamsters store so they can eat and run the wheel that keeps that old men running
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:03 pm

Schieffer goes for substance.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 pm

John McCain’s supporters are angry, that’s for sure.
Second Nature on October 15, 2008 at 9:04 pm

Mac has an old man tie and the stripes are crooked.
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:06 pm
  
  Are you spying on me? I just said the exact same thing to someone here.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:05 pm

McCain wants to create an artificial floor on home prices. That might have a humanitarian element, but it won’t work.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:05 pm

lie number 1, black fanny and negro freddy caused the sub prime crises
- anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:10 pm
  
  im disappointed obama didnt call him out on that lie
halo0 on October 15, 2008 at 9:06 pm

Anybody notice he didn’t even look at Obama when he “thanked” him for coming?!?
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:06 pm

Obama said ‘Middle Class’

DRINK.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:07 pm

Obama said he agreed with McCain and McCain flinched.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:08 pm

Here comes the first attack.
- idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:10 pm
  
  and sounding as incoherent as Palin on the Joe thing
americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:08 pm

why is it so difficult to listen to McCain, is it because he has to remember his lies or is it something else???
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:09 pm

maybe john mccain will give me a pony
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 pm
  
  More like a pile of pony sh*t…
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:09 pm

50% of small business taxes are paid by small businesses?
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:09 pm

McCain is rambling and arrogant. Nothing new there.
boran2 on October 15, 2008 at 9:10 pm

Deja vu. McCain mischaracterizes and Obama explains. Does McCain actually have anything original to contribute to this debate?
- americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 pm
  
  McCain hides behind Joe the Plumber, when people like McCain’s 130 million dollar wife will benefit the most from the McCain tax plan.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:11 pm

i think people want some wealth.
boran2 on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 pm

I’ve seen lumber that’s less stiff than McCain.
Ed J on October 15, 2008 at 9:12 pm

They say they’ll cut taxes. We have eight years of Bush’s criminal wars and economic destruction to pay for.

One day I hope we’ll get a real straight talker running for the presidency.
idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 pm

spread the wealth around that’s what Obama wants to do. After the Wall Street bailout—-go Obama Go guy
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 pm

Obama is going to swat this line of bullshit like a fly.
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 pm

Nasty ole white guy McCain showed up for the debate tonight.

Obama is so calm and reasoned.

McCain is now lying about the corporate tax rate….need more corporate welfare.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:13 pm

hey speaking of exxon mobil, i noticed today every exxon and mobil/lukkoil gas station in the area is closed…..only BP is still open….whats up with that?
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 pm
  
  That’s odd…we’re down to $2.99/gal here this week.
  
  Wonder if the lower price has anything to do with it?
  - idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:20 pm
    
    my thoughts exactly. Close some stations, create a shortage, drive up price.
    - Joyful Alternative on October 15, 2008 at 10:18 pm
      
      Going between MD and PA yesterday, we noticed blue state gas prices above $3, even $3.20, supposed battleground gas prices under $3, even $3.70. Looks suspicious.
- Oui on October 15, 2008 at 9:21 pm
  
  .
  
  Exxon retreats from direct gasoline sales
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Exxon Mobil Corp. said it plans to exit its U.S. retail gasoline business over the next few years, shedding the 820 service stations it still owns and operates and another 1,400 company-owned outlets operated by dealers of its branded fuels.
  
  The move doesn’t mean the brand is going away. Some 12,000 privately-owned service stations will continue selling Exxon and Mobil gasolines across the U.S., paying the company for continued use of the names.
  
  "But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."
Man Eegee on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 pm

mccain’s smile makes me ascared
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:15 pm
  
  Obama will make the very bad man go away, ManEE.
  - Man Eegee on October 15, 2008 at 9:17 pm
    
    unfortunately i have to wait until 2010 if that happens…
    - CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:18 pm
      
      You don’t think he’ll resign early if he suffers a humiliating defeat next month?
      - Man Eegee on October 15, 2008 at 9:19 pm
        
        i hope so, but i think he’s way too proud and will work to make obama’s life hell by obstructing in the senate.
      - CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:24 pm
        
        Well, judging by the size of that growth on his face and the fact that it appears to be affecting his mouth/facial muscles, it may not be something he has any control over.
      - anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:25 pm
        
        mccain obstructing in the next senate?
        
        he may get a bowel obstruction but i think the dems will overwhelm mccain and every other repug next session
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:14 pm

bob schiffer for president!!!!!!
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:19 pm

i need a donut
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:19 pm

“I know how..I know how…”

GD know-it-all.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:19 pm

this is a rerun of the last debate
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:19 pm

Again with the overhead projector?
ATinNM on October 15, 2008 at 9:20 pm

McCain is babbling.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:21 pm

point to mccain
americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:21 pm

McCain just mentioned his the Boeing Tanker deal. Where two of his campaign staff were lobbying for EADS–Airbus- managed to steer the contract to a foreign company.

But due to flawed contract process, Boeing is finally back in the running for the Air Force Tanker deal.
idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:22 pm

good linking on Bush inheritedmsurplus.

What a nasty McCain saying Obama should have ran against Bush 4 yrs ago
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:23 pm

tell him he is a liar and ill give bubba a donut
donnah on October 15, 2008 at 9:24 pm

McCain appears to be high on sugar-based ethanol from Brazil.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:26 pm

pussy.
idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:26 pm

Ayers
Indianadem on October 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm

Ooooh – the terrorist game is afoot!
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm

John McCain is now officially a punk.
americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:27 pm

McCain is whining..
- boran2 on October 15, 2008 at 9:29 pm
  
  It’s all he has left.
Second Nature on October 15, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Here we go again with the lie that the dirty campaigning is equal…
diane101 on October 15, 2008 at 9:28 pm

Men like John just then, women were way down, now they are down for O.
- diane101 on October 15, 2008 at 9:30 pm
  
  now men are way down but women are going up, oh the men just reached the mens womens.
  - CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:35 pm
    
    The split between men and women is interesting, isn’t it?
    - diane101 on October 15, 2008 at 9:38 pm
      
      yes, but i think they are pretty much in McCains corner.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:30 pm

Obama isn’t really repudiating John Lewis. Heh.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:31 pm

mccain is jealous obama has more money to spend
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:31 pm
  
  Ah, the bigger penis factor…
  
  what’s with this Joe the Plumber obsession on McCain’s part?
  - americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:32 pm
    
    Republicans are always talking about money.. unless it is giving it to poor people
boran2 on October 15, 2008 at 9:32 pm

McCain truly has nothing much to say. He repeats the same crap and looks stiff doing it.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:32 pm

uh oh
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:33 pm

Did John McCain just laigh about the “Kill him” bit at Palin’s rallies?
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:33 pm

i think mccains head is going to explode any second…its great to have this split screen
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:33 pm

McCain’s losing it.
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Seriously, what is McCain talking about?
idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:35 pm

the victim meme is boring
- idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:36 pm
  
  did McCain just say he’s proud of the people who come to his rallies?
  - CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:39 pm
    
    Yes.
donnah on October 15, 2008 at 9:36 pm

Obama has outclassed McCain by far. McCain looks like he’s ready to blow, and his snotty sarcasm is completely unappealing. I hope people are seeing the real McCain.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:36 pm

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

mccain is gonna explode….its coming……..
americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:36 pm

John McCain is mad, he is going to lose his temper real soon.

the repugs on CNBC said if McCain talks about Ayers and Acorn they will throw in the towel..
- idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:38 pm
  
  The Republican connection to Ayers. Great
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:40 pm

Obama is just laughing at McCain.
- Second Nature on October 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm
  
  I can’t wait to hear the answer mccain gives about why the country would be better off with palin as vp….hahahahahahaa
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:40 pm

round and round she goes
boran2 on October 15, 2008 at 9:40 pm

Yeah, McCain doesn’t do negative campaigning. < cough, cough >
donnah on October 15, 2008 at 9:40 pm

McCain has lost it. He’s ranting and he is repeating himself.
BooMan on October 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm

ooh, this is a very tough question for McCain.
idredit on October 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm

running mate. Great question
halo0 on October 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm

L O fucking L! About mcsame talking about Ayers and then saying… and my campaign is about the economy!!!
- CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:42 pm
  
  I almost got whiplash from that one.
  - halo0 on October 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm
    
    I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. I didn’t even hear the rest of his answer!
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:41 pm

biden fightin for the little guy….except for that pesky bancruptcy bill…ssssshhhhhhhhh
eagleye on October 15, 2008 at 9:43 pm

McCain is lying through his dentures.
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:43 pm

Men like McCain’s defense of his Mavericky little woman of a running mate…
- Second Nature on October 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm
  
  they collectively sprouted wood…
- halo0 on October 15, 2008 at 9:45 pm
  
  reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer reformer …………
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm

palin is not a role model for me or my daughters

i taught my daughters to mind their own business
- conglomerNation on October 15, 2008 at 9:45 pm
  
  Abso-freakin’-lutely NOT a role model for me or most of the women I know. Blech.
CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:44 pm

McCain is talking about Palin being a breath of fresh air that’s going to sweep out that old boy network in DC.

Buh-bye Johnny.
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:45 pm

obama.wrong answer…shoulda said no she is not qualified

get some balls buddy
Indianadem on October 15, 2008 at 9:45 pm

~~Elvira~~ Sarah – Mistress Of The Dark.
- americanforliberty on October 15, 2008 at 9:46 pm
  
  and friend of a witch hunter…
anna in philly on October 15, 2008 at 9:49 pm

dont you think the saudis are thinking what the hell are we gonna eat if they dont buy our oil?
- Second Nature on October 15, 2008 at 9:52 pm
  
  they will eat their gold toilets
  - CabinGirl on October 15, 2008 at 9:52 pm
    
    With a side helping of sand.
conglomerNation on October 15, 2008 at 9:53 pm

I’m watching the CNN HD scorecard coverage and Castellanos has given McCain 24 point ro Obama’s 20. Did he get in trouble last time for saying Obama won? Wimp.

McCain making cranky and pissy faces is getting really annoying. There was a point about 15 minutes ago when CNN took McCain off the split screen b/c he was making such cranky faces.
conglomerNation on October 15, 2008 at 9:55 pm

Now McCain is rolling his eyes. That’s not going to get him any points. I don’t quite get the “go totally negative and be an asshole” strategy.
- halo0 on October 15, 2008 at 9:55 pm
  
  He’s done that a lot. very telling
  - halo0 on October 15, 2008 at 9:56 pm
    
    he did it right when obama talked about human rights in columbia. again, telling.
    - conglomerNation on October 15, 2008 at 9:57 pm
      
      Yes, that is VERY telling.

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