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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Obama's False, Racially Divisive Ad
Posted by: Carol Platt Liebau at 10:06 PM
Kudos to ABC for clarifying that Obama's Spanish language ad is false.  (It's the one I wrote about here, where he attempts to paint McCain as anti-immigrant and quotes Rush Limbaugh out of context).

After all the high minded denunciations of McCain's ad attacking Barack's "AIDS education in kindergarten" bill, by all rights, the MSM should go crazy about this.  So should anyone who has worried about the impact of race in this election.

Why?  Because the Obama ad is race baiting, pure and simple.  It's designed to divide Americans along ethnic lines -- based on false pretenses -- for Obama's political advantage.

Let's hear no more about Willie Horton.  At least that ad was accurate.

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Lightning II writes: Saturday, September, 20, 2008 12:33 PM
king liberal and other libs...
You folks way to the left never fail to amaze me! You all spout the same "drivel" and can't seem to learn anything new to say! You're like "wind-up dolls" when it comes to making your pronouncements. You must all learn from the same source(s), the likes of Olberman, Maddow, and Matthews! The ad put out by Obama regarding McCain and Rush, is obviously a lie, and not simply a distortion of the facts. Of course, we could add the (in)famous quote from Hillary..."I mispoke"...

Your inane comment about Rush's ego is interesting. We all have egos, and if we didn't utilize them in the appropriate contexts, not much wuld get done of any value in this world. You don't think Obama has an ego and readily displays it anytime he's "out and about"? You don't think Hillary has an ego? You certainly have an ego (as I do!) and you're not afraid to openly display it herein with your typical, time-worn, oft-heard, run-of-the mill liberal comments. One thing about liberals, you're not afraid to wear out the "party-line"!

When it comes to the debates ust around the corner, McCain is going to demolish Obama...don't forget, Obama won't have a teleprompter in fron of him! He won't be able to READ what others have written for him (and, yes I know, McCain has speech writers as well!). Many claim what a fantastic speaker Obama is...NO, not really...he's a good READER. Everything he says sounds just the same...very pedantic in his delivery. Assuming there are to be Vice Presidential debates, I predict that Palin will "chew-up" Biden in a similar manner.

King, you would do well to listen to Rush far more than you do...you truly might learn something of substance. Do you listen to him at all???? Try it...you just might be able to extract yourself from the quicksand before you disppear altogether from sight! The likes of Matthews, Maddow, Olberman and other libs aren't capable of saving you!

Christina writes: Friday, September, 19, 2008 2:07 PM
Cuban Pete...
What a fantastic point. This ad did nothing more than illegitimize hispanics in this country. It basically said to them that "we think you are ignorant...so let's play on that". Garbage. Even the left media (while they will not reveal the whole truth behind this untrue as) will admit that this is false in every sense of the word. That crap ad has taken more words out of context...but again, not surprised when talking about libs.

Oh, this brings me back to animal. If you pay taxes, if you pay attention, and if you pay for your part in this society then illegal (and I stress the ILLEGAL part) immigration should bother you. Just from your post I see that you are familiar with this area of the ATL and familiar with "Chambodia", Norcross-Tucker, and Doraville...all considered to be sanctuary cities...you know this. Spanish speaking schools, hide out houses, and day labor. You should also know that since the crackdown in illegal immigration, jobs who hire those illegally, and apartments that rent to illegals in this area alone have dropped the rate in crime drastically. Sooo, I deduce from all of the above and the simple fact that you are ok with illegal (and again I stress the illegal part)immigration...that maybe you are here illegally? Just a question...but if it walks like a pato and sounds like a pato....it must be a....
LLR writes: Friday, September, 19, 2008 9:02 AM
King Liberal
Corruption, Lies, Hacking, Race Baiting Cowardice, this is what you are following? And You call Rush ditto heads ignorant?
King it would serve you well to stop your Liberal ranting and get a clue as to what true intelligence is, and let me remind you Obama is not intelligent he is just good at being the Liberal puppet.
You sir/ma'am need to get your head out and think outside the box you need some fresh air.
Rush, Sean, and Mark Levin have more intelligence in their little fingers than do you or any other person who is being lead to slaughter by Obama.
sloandog writes: Friday, September, 19, 2008 8:48 AM
Shelly define darkies?
Your post is the most intelligent comment I've seen since Josh Howard did such a fine job of completely and accurately defining your party's position.
Christina writes: Friday, September, 19, 2008 8:19 AM
Polls?
Slipping in the polls? Again, I hate to see where you have gotten your "information". There is no doubt that this race is tight, but I have never seen such a fall from the top as I have seem with NObama in the last 6 months. His huge margins have been lost, he is tired and losing it, has resorted to lies and scandals, and has allowed all of us to see who he really is. It's a shame really. His "sure fire" votes are leaning more and more towards the middle or right everyday. Unreal.
Christina writes: Friday, September, 19, 2008 8:18 AM
Animal...you are back!
How funny. They don't take food stamps, free healthcare, and government assistance? How flat wrong and ignorant are you, you poor thing. Medicaid...the largest failing government program in our country is the largest illegal suck from those who should not be here illegally. I am all for letting them come here...legally. Until then, get the h*ll out. How can they participate in payroll tax when they are paid under the table? Another wrong statement...not a surprise animal. Sales tax, yep when they buy their goods....wow, we got 'em one way right? They get benefits just like those who are here legally, but we pay for it. You have got to be kidding me...
The 70% DUI rate...from the police reports generated...open to public knowledge. They ram their cars into others and then run away from the accident so they are not caught. Quite disguting actually. They are also responisible for an incredibly high domestic violence rate and home invasion rate within their "sanctuary city". "Chambodia"? You have been in Atlanta...you know, unless it was 20 years ago...then you have no idea. "Chambodia"=Sanctuary City...I guess I know why you are so defensive now. The spanish speaking schools are everywhere within the "sanctuary city"...everywhere, there is no greater proof than seeing it with your own eyes. People are fed up, they are fed up with paying for these illegal immigrants. Yes, they mooch from this country. They live here without paying into the system and if you believe otherwise I am afraid to think about where you received your information. Save me the "10 Commandments" line...I am just another "nasty" person fed up for paying for these illegal immigrants...you can have 'em.
Virginia Patriot writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 12:35 PM
McCain Ads In Spanish Tout Amnesty
McCain proudly procalims IN SPANISH how he worked harder for amnesty than Obama. Amnesty will be the first thing he does if elected.


Many of us see another amnesty as the end of the Republic, the stampede it will set off will be overwhelming. If we don't stop the inundation none of the rest matters. We'll be a banana republic before the jihadis can get us. There will never be another GOP president or Congressional majority. Importing voters for the socialists is as stupid as it gets.
Cuban Pete writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 12:10 PM
Rush's quotes...
...were a reference to MEXICAN GOVERNMENT immigration policies. He was illustrating how the Mexicans themselves have VERY STRICT immigration laws and PARAPHRASING the essence of MEXICAN IMMIGRATION LAWS.

On the other hand, if the Demonrats want to use this as a mainstream issue, bring it on. Let's see how it plays among English speaking Americans and LEGAL aliens. Why hide it in the Spanish-only media?
animalgirl writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 11:54 AM
Christina
And talk about faltering: McCain has sunk in the polls and is now back behind McCain. Palin's negatives are WAY up, his little gimmick was short-lived.

Thankfully, America's better angels are going to win out in this election. Hopefully none of the violence-worshiping right-wingers will take Obama out.
animalgirl writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 11:51 AM
Christina
You don't know what you are talking about.

Immigrants do not get food stamps or welfare. They pay more, marginally, in sales and payroll taxes than the typical US citizens, even though they get less benefits. So they are not moochers.

They are NOT responsible for 70% of DUIs. That is made up. Can you even attempt to cite a source.

Tell me the name of a Spanish-speaking public school in Atlanta.

I grew up in what many people call 'Chambodia'. I have been dealing with nasty people such as yourself my entire life. I don't know if you are Christian or not; if you are, you are explicitly disobeying the clear commandment to show love to the foreigner.

I like the Central and South American immigrants in our city. I wish we could get rid of people like you.
animalgirl writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 11:43 AM
Every single day
This site wants to hold Obama accountable for every single thing any liberal does.

Yet someone tries to draw a parallel between the most popular right-winger and his candidate, and you start crying.

Is it possible for you people to have an ounce of consistency? You'll hold Obama responsible for the fringiest of fringe people, but don't think McCain should be tied to the standard-bearer for conservatism.

Give me a break.
Christina writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 10:27 AM
King
The most surprising this about this whole ad is that even the lefty media is discrediting it....what? You know if they take issue with an ad something must be really jacked up. To be exact NObama isn't even a "Halfrican" he is a 50/40/10 split with the largest mix of races being the caucasian and arab...so actually everyone is wrong. NObama lost points because once again he failed to nail down a yes or no on anything King. Not a single valid point. He danced around his thought on Iraq and Iran, he danced around Ayers and Wright and the most solid thing that came out of that interview was the date that he and O'Reilly set up for B-Ball. This is why he is faltering...he is not solid on one thing. I consider myself a fair point and if NObama had a fair point I would acknowledge it...I actually liked him a few months ago. I am irked occasionally by McCain, but I respect him immensly. He doesn't budge and not a single bit of trash can be proved otherwise. Finally, O'Reilly's following on cable TV news (which we all know beats local networks handsdown) is #2 just behind Hannity and Colmes...over a million people watch these two. Sean and Rush have a very faithful following and no one takes them on....out of fear.
LLR writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 8:24 AM
As Usual Dems/Libs get it wrong
This Junk about the Illegals is just another way of slamming upstanding Americans of being racist, I guess if you have to lie and slam your country to get into office, then Obama is headed in the right direction. This is not the American Way, it is the (Obama Way) and the poor sheep that are following him.
We do not dislike what Obama calls Blacks, we do not (dislike) illegals.
Please Quit insulting the American public.
The Dems/Libs have a hard time swallowing the truth!
Christina writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 8:18 AM
Angel....tsk tsk
Let us not forget who brought up the "race" issue to begin with...NObama "and did I mention, he's black?" Not only did he bring this issue to light first, but he, his racist wife, and the racist Dems continue to hammer it home....as if we do not know he is mixed "We need to vote for NOBama because he is black." ...thank you Biden. Let me throw this in too...NObama is not even half black, he is 50% cauc, 43.75% arab, and 6.25% african...right. Rush and his veiled bigotry...I hardly think so, the left will not even pursue him because he will demolish them in front of his very large audience... Viagra, sex tours...geez stay of the KOS.
Angel, I asked you a few very direct questions in another thread. Serious questions about your choice for #1. Did you see them? Are you going to answer them? Or will you continue the drive by BS that you libs are so famous for?
angel66 writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 2:00 AM
Rush to Doom
How embarassing that the President of the USA goes on Rush's show to suck up to this hateful proto-bigot. A year ago Rush called Obama a "Halfrican American" -- and finally Rush is being called out for his veiled bigotry. It's high time. Let McCain and the GOP stand up for this thrice-divorced drug addict who pops viagra on sex tours.
Christina writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 12:15 AM
Continued...
NObama, again said with respect, economic policy he will tank on, foreign policy he will tank on, other domestic policies...bombs away. He will stutter and stammer his way through some rendition of tax hike good, Iran "tiny", lipstick and piglets...and then it will be all over. He has nothing. Prove it to me otherwise. The liberal debates...is that all you have? I watched Clinton and Biden tear his "experience" to shreds. It is liberal rhetoric they defended in the Dem debates. How do you argue discussing same sex marriage to kids, universal healthcare, big government, and tax hikes to others who agree with you? Now it is actual policies that will have to be defended...to a much larger audience. The "talking points" hold up. Oh, and no one can out debate Huckabee...he is a verbal genious...unlike your #1 and #2 really.
You know what America needs right now huh? My NObama is so painful ay? Save your garbage for someone else...like maybe Fowler who stated, and I quote, "Palin's only experience is that she hasn't had an abortion." Hmmmm.
Fortune 500....you silly libs make me laugh.
Christina writes: Thursday, September, 18, 2008 12:14 AM
Why thank you
I still don't buy your first line, but hey...sounds good.
The ad will go, actually all the unecessary hype will fade from both sides and it will come down to facts. I do not need youtube, I watched all of the debates first hand, and the story is different when you talk about party debates. When you move into the arena of right vs left that is different. NObama...and just for you, I mean that with the most sincerity possible, NObama will fail at trying to explain his ideas of economic policy...which wait a minute. Now I know you are lying about what you do for a living. How can you, who works as an exec in a fortune 500 actually believe and support your #1? That is contradictory in terms. Your taxes...through the roof. The market...down the drain. I caught you...in a bold faced lie. It must be so easy to do that from the computer in your basement...at mom and dads. Well, aside from the BS.
Christina writes: Wednesday, September, 17, 2008 11:13 PM
Wow...
This warrants asking...are you an illegal? I flat out do not believe that you have zero issue with working hard for so many of these moochers, either that, or you are one of the moochers...
That is the problem right there...you "don't care" otherwise translated into "I don't work anyway so why should I?"
If this is what you "thinks" will drive the wedge you are flat wrong there too. NObama has nothing to stand on, and this "ad" will attract no more than a few eyerolls. I will give you the tiny movement in the polls, but that is about to change. Do you actually believe that NObama can pull off the debates? How without his script and teleprompter? NObama has nothing to stand on, no policies to speak of, and a stuttering problem that he just can't shake. I would happily like to hear the reasons as to why you think otherwise, but I fear that you will not be able to move past baseless barbs.
Begrudge my dreams...cute line.
Joe writes: Wednesday, September, 17, 2008 11:01 PM
David Frum Defends Mac
David Frum in a refreshing defense of John McCain:

"No national politician has been more out front than John McCain in warning of the enormous danger posed by government backing of home mortgages...

By contrast, Barack Obama was accepting Fannie's political contributions - and inviting its former CEO to head his vice presidential selection contrast.

On the surge and the mortgage crisis, John McCain was both prescient and brave, while Barack Obama was opportunistic and wrong."

http://frum.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWFiNDk4OTYwODc2MmI2 ZTU0MjQxYjhhYzEzN2ZmMjQ=

(as usual read the whole thing)
Christina writes: Wednesday, September, 17, 2008 10:43 PM
Oh King...
You never fail to disappoint. Rush this McCain that...the ad is bogus and you know it. Just another tactic to keep the spotlight away from the real truth. Unfortunately amnesty with a time limit to become legalized is all we can do right now. I would love to line up the buses, line up the illegals, drive them back over the border, and lock up the gates...and add a few national guard to watch the borders. But...we can't. McCain did catch flack for his straight up amnesty bill...again, rightfully so. Racist or not they shouldn't be here illegally. Legally done and all are welcome, that is what this great country is all about.
Do you work? Do you pay taxes? It doesn't bother you that you have a couple million illegals who benefit from your long hours at work? Por favor digame. Learn it...you'll be speaking it soon enough if something doesn't change.
The genious move will be when McCain goes after NObama for his tax policies, foreign policies, and "experience" during the debates. That is where this will be won for the right and completely lost for the dems...
Christina writes: Wednesday, September, 17, 2008 10:35 PM
Ay Dios Mio...
What the h*ll is NObama doing? Who the h*ll is keeping his stupid a** in check? I am going to add this in for good measure. Americans do not want this type of BS added into the mix. Too many people are mad over illegal immigration as it is and rightfully so. We have roughly 20 million illegals in this country and I swear sometimes they all seem to be gathered together here in Atlanta. They pay no taxes, they use our healthcare and they get it for free while me, you and the rest of the taxpayers pay for it, they get free childcare, they get food stamps, they get welfare and other government assistance, they can live in government housing for next to nothing and their favorite line is "gratis?". All this and we are busting our humps just to fulfil our American Dream, they "bust" theirs so they can live free in their Mexican/American dream. They drive illegally without licenses and insurance. They bunch 20 in a house. Just where I live they are responsible for 70% of all DUI's...and many of those DUI's have led to the deaths of hardworking, taxpaying Americans. We now have public, government funded schools that are all spanish speaking. I have learned spanish just so I can communicate with them...in MY America. Sanctuary cities make me sick. They commit crimes and get away with it because with each new crime they have a new name...untraceable without being documented. All this and they actually have the audacity to picket, march, and protest that we don't treat them right. Are they loco? Are my tax dollars not good enough for them, their wives and mom and 13 kids? This may seem harsh but I will reiterate a bumper sticker that I saw the other day... "Every Juan Go Home!"
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