Can John McCain's speech tonight top Sarah Palin's performance at the GOP convention?

Check your facts! Obama donations are from hundreds of thousands of citizens, whose well being and future he champions. The mega donations are mostly to Republicans who have profited from war or energy costs. What an empty phrase 'good for our country' has become.

Sarah Palin this is not what we the American people expected from your speech. You did not talk about education, middle-class families who are concerned about the economy neither about health care. All you talked about was Senator Mccain's 40 years ago veteran experience. We love our troops and if you love your troops you will want to see our troops out of harms way and not into danger. Senator Obama wants to get our troops out of harms way and by the way he also cares for all American.

Please go get facts, not rumors, not emotions and then come back say something productive. Remember he was state senator for 9 years after community organizer. Get facts, and joe biden was US senator for 36 years, can't compare to PALIN of 2 years as GOV of ALASKA 600000 people. I live in Broward county in fl and we got more people here then alaska lol

If Sarah Palin is such a "True American" as you say - then why did she spend two years as a member of the Alaska Independence Party - a party that believes in Alaska's secession from the U.S? You better call her for what she is - a turncoat. Another thing - if we wanted to hear more outlandish tripe - then we'd turn on Sean Hannity. Think America, think!

The wrong type of people? What is that supposed to mean Gail? I am rural school teacher with a son in the Marines...am I the wrong type of people? Your comment here is bordering on the "sit in the back of the bus" mentality because I am the wrong type. I am an independent and voting against the war and McCain's cold war attitudes.

She gave a very good speech. The standards were low for them because up until that point the convention had been a snoozer, and no one knows her so therefore we don't know what her speaking skills are. Obama's speech last week isn't even in the same league, and I mean that in the sense that anyone who says she is as good a speaker as Obama is insane. This lady had aspirations to be on television, she was living her dream yesterday night. She had dreams to be an entertainer (in the form of a sports anchor) and boy did she entertain the audience. Unfortunately for America, this is a real election. We are electing someone to lead our country, not an actor/actress or a motivational speaker.

I won't quit pointing out it's so hypocritical that all this time Obama has given great speeches it's been waved off as lofty empty rhetoric. This nobody comes and gives one great speech (by Republican standards) absolutley filled with rhetoric, lies, smears, and childish statements and she is patted on the back as good politician? C'mon people...

I really like her comfort level she had and really respect her for her down home response. This country need more people like her, that are really interested in the every day Joe who works hard for a dollar and comes home to the family to have a normal evening. It was nice to see this Lady who only a a short time to prepare for the speech of her life and did it with character and substance and drove home the fact that she has experienced the every day trials and tribulations of every day America. I am a democrat for my entire life and I am 58 years old, but ya know, I don't appreciate a party who has to have all the glamour of an MGM production to convince people to vote for me instead of a normal convention to show the people why not to vote for the Democratic party

deliziosa,
You're right on. I just hope the media doesn't get intimidated with all the attacks the right threw at them because of all the questions they were asking. I feel those questions still need to be answered. Obama had to address questions regarding his pastor, his religious affiliation, his acquaintances etc. We have very little time to get to know this person, and so far all I've heard tells me that she is more of the same...

I also will not count interviews by Sean Hanity, Bill O or any other right wing tool on "Fox News" as her being vetted through the media. I would at least like her to go on Meet the Press, and I would like her to address the stories that are coming out regarding the bridge to nowhere that she was for until it became unpopular, the books she tried to have banished from the public the library, the fact that she decided it was more important to build a sports club in her town instead of upgrading their sewage plant, the allegation around her abuse of power, the fact that she opposes true sex education and now has a pregnant teen, her belief that global warming is a hoax, the "religious" war in Iraq that she claims is God's will, the fact that she left her town $22 mil in the hole as their mayor, the ear marks that she was trying to get as a mayor etc. etc. etc.

Lots of questions and all we have are attacks and lies...sounds like the same as the past 8 years to me...can we afford another 8? I know my answer, and it's a resilient NO! The Dems need to stay on message. We truly need a change right now from politics as usual. Obama has my vote now more than ever!

so let me get this straight. obama's money comes from questionable sources? hey buddy, i don't mean to bust your neo-con bubble, but mr mccain has 27 people on his staff, people who make decisions for him everyday, who were paid lobbyists for the oil companies. please educate yourself on what you are talking about before spewing off that obama is crooked.

PALIN IS NOT WHAT i want to see in the white house GO OBAMA..... As an Alaskan I can not see how all her empty promises to our Native people is going to help her, I didn't even know who she was before she became governor, As an Alaskan I am voting to see a change in Washington so I will be voting Democrat Obama will be our next Bill Clinton.

She is patted on the back for being a good politician because she has actually done something...You don't get it, It is about who is right for the job, not who talks the best. Please tell me what Obama has done for this country? What legislation has he authored and passed into law? Your right, this is a real election...so why did the Democrats not come to the table with an experienced politician? Why is it that everyone is attacking Palin privet life and not her political record, its because she has done more for the people then Obama ever has! Trust me, as the facts are displayed and the debates start Obama will tank!

McCain/Palin 08!!!

I see that you are one of the uninformed. That is a person who does not know the facts. You FEEL, your own words. YOU DO NOT KNOW.

Hey Gail - Was it good for our country to invade Iraq for shifting reasons and have over 4,000 Americans die for it? Was it good for our country to give tax cuts to the rich? Is it good for our country to have all a budget deficit after the prior president left a budget surplus? If so, suit on up and get your @ss over to Iraq where maybe someone will believe your babbling nonsense.

Fred, first of all, they were not attacks...it only feels that way when the truth hurts! Can one person tell me what Obama has done for this country? What was the one piece of legislation that he Authored and passed? No one has been able to answer this. As for empty rhetoric, It's called empty rhetoric when you spew words that are not followed up by anything that you have done in your life time! We need a leader. Just recently with the Russia/Georgia debacle, Obama was asked what his response as president would be...he replied that he would want to "open up a dialogue with the United Nations". Great!!! the only problem is that Russia has veto power on the security council, so no matter what the outcome would be, Russia would just veto it!!! Talk about mission accomplished, Don't you think that a presidential nominee should know this? McCain was asked the same question...his response was to kick Russia out of the G-8 and WTO, this would actually have made a financial impact and put the squeeze on Russia without ever firing a gun! This is not a game to see if Obama will work out, and politics should not be a gamble. Please, take a look at what each one has accomplished and make a decision from there. Would you want a doctor that had years of experience or one that did not even make it out of Med school preforming a major surgery on you? MCCAIN/PALIN 08!!!!!!!!!

Gail: whatever is stopping you from reading some facts; be it too much: work, TV, education, too little money, being too illiterate. Fix that. READ some more. It will help you. Maybe.

So, sarah palin. the republicans continue their traditon of joke VP's. Spiro Agnew, Dan Quayle, dick cheney.... and sarah palin. Come on people, this is the USA! We have to be able to do better. At least, maybe sarah can spell potato!

Sarah Palin has no substance just insults on Obama. That really helps millions of Americans. The republicans have no positive direction for the country just the same old Bush policies so they have to resort to tearing down Obama (which won't work). What exactly did she say was the republican plan to get this country back on its feet? Nothing! Just insults... None of the speakers talked about their plans for Health-care,deficit, housing crises, college education, social security,Afganastan just to mention a few. These are issues that affect everyday people. They don't want to talk about what they screwed up over the last 8 years. Try to defend that if you can. How can anyone have any respect for the Republicans? Is America better off then it was 8 years ago? Hell No!

You've got is absolutely backwards, my friend. It is John McCain who has accepted large amounts of money from special interest groups and the Republican party and is a puppet Why else did he pick an evangistic nobody for a running mate? Because they threatened to stay home and not vote!! Mr. Dobbs said he couldn't back him. He is now, though. Barack Obama has said from the beginning of this campaign that he WILL NOT accept any of the donations from special interest groups or even the Democatic Committee. He asks for help from us, the people, and that helps me to believe that he IS good to his word, and as we know strings are always attached where money is concerned. I like the fact that he is answering to the people, and ONLY the people. Just think, if he wasn't don't you think he would have been pushed to put Hillary on the ticket??

Would you want a doctor that had years of experience or one that did not even make it out of Med school performing a major surgery on you?

Mark L,

Honestly, I would prefer a doctor that made a decision based on facts, asked a lot of questions, collaborated with his colleagues to ensure the best possible options and then made a decision. McCain simply reacted without thinking things through. I don't need another "war president". It's nice to know that you actually paid attention the talking points yesterday...good sheep...

Let's continue to run our country on a platform of sarcasm, lies, poor judgement and short-sighted policies!

McSame/Failin' 2008!

The Dems had the Pepsi Center. The NeoCons had the Kool-Aid center.

I am a republican I am ashamed of my party this is not the time for jokes people are in trouble. I could care less about speeches that the speaker did not write! Give me that same speech and I will sound the same. Come on America who cares about speeches! We are going through major reality checks here and of course typical republicans do not care because its about money! I make a great living but I also have morals . It was a speech people that's it!

Go to: for the FACTS and lies she told durning her speech!
The facts speakfor themselves!

Do you not read? Obama's campaign is being funded by regular, every day people like you and me NOT the special interest groups like McCain's!

You want to talk about somebody having to pay back favors? Look at the lobbyists McCain is associated with and that Palin hired and has worked with as Gov. of Alaska!

If you're going to make a comment, at least make an informed one!

A true American.... that condones the secessionist agenda of the AIP. I don't care "registered" or not... she's clearly a sympathizer. I'm surprised the Republicans would welcome someone with vaguely a hint of unpatriotic impropriety without waiver. It bothers me greatly. I really hope someone asks her a direct question during the debates about how she feels about this group and what "Alaska First" means to her personally. ESPECIALLY, since one of the group's "tactics" as said ON CAMERA by the Vice Chair of the group is to "infiltrate" mainstream political parties to "get along" and ultimately promote their agenda. I cannot see how you people can ignore this. You're ready to give the woman sainthood for cripes' sake.

I don't know about anyone else, but I am a working mother living paycheck to paycheck, I fail to see what Sarah Palin offers in effort to ease the economic burden that we all experience. Do we really think that McCain/Palin will not raise taxes for the middle/lower class white/blue collar workers. Here's an idea, let's not spend the 10 billion in Iraq and spend it here! And what victory are they referring to in Iraq! Is there victory in any war ESPICALLY this one! I didn't know we went to Iraq to conquer, I thought it was to help…duh..right!!! I think her speech misconstrued Obama's plan to increase taxes. His plan affects those making a qtr of a million in revenue! The more you make the more you pay, that's how it should be! I also hope that whoever is elected in office taxes the hell out of companies that elect to ship our jobs overseas! Thanks to the Bush admin businnesses that choose to do so get tax breaks!!! Did she even mention any of these things in her speech…of course not she was too busy bashing Obama and the democrats keen sense of decorating style…really, was the greek pillar comment related to our political dilemma in any way! I can't wait until Biden rips her apart Oct 2nd! Oh yea, I suppose you believe that global warming is false as well, and polar bears are in no danger too, so lets "drill baby drill" and kill off more species so that the humans are comfortable! Maybe it was all the hot air and Obama bashing at the RNC that caused a break off of a 19 mile long ice shelf in Canada! Stop conforming to your individual parties and really look at what is best for our children and future!

Getting money from the wrong type of people? I'm a single, female high school teacher in New Mexico. I live in a doublewide. I have donated to Obama's campaign, and plan to donate again this month, and next. Lots of little people can move mountains. Palin's sarcasm won't move mountains, and it will never fly in a mixed venue. Great for a pep rally, not-so-great for meaningful discussion and debate.

I think your entire statement is completely ignorant. I have a feeling you can't back up a single one of your "claims". It is truly offensive to say that the people that only vote for Obama are doing it to "see what they can get" because they are "selfish". I am voting for Obama because he thinks that I am worth equal pay for equal work, that a woman should have the right to chose, that we need to get out of Iraq, because I won't lose my employer based healthcare and others will be able to afford it as well, because I am not in the top 2% in our country and I want a tax break, because he wants to do more than drill-like that will solve the problem, because he is for gay rights, because I work in the social service field and I want to keep my job...not lose it because social programs will be one of the first things cut.....

That is why I vote for Obama....why do you vote for McCain and what determines a true American!?

I too live paycheck to paycheck. But one thing I did learn in Economics 101 is that if you tax business they pass it along to us consumers. So go ahead let Obama raise taxes on these companies. In the long run the people that purchase the products from these companies will be paying more. Don't you understand that part of the reason gas is priced where it is now is because of taxes. I think everyone should pay their fair share and I am willing to do that,
but don't increase taxes so that it can be thrown away by a government that waste so much of our hard earned money now...

RogerM, what economy have you been looking at? The elderly and poor of this country is treading water with on life line in sight. However, the oil companies are seeing record profits. If you buy American, then you know that our auto industry is one step from going under. Do you truly think that McCain/Palin will do any better than what we have now?

Cingred, Polar bears are not going extinct. they show that there are numbers decreasing in some area's and increasing in other's. According to National Geographic, the overall population of Polar bears are increasing. As for drilling, have you seen the territory? There is nothing there...it just plains. There is also information leading to animals thriving do to the heat that the oil pipelines give off during the winter, they huddle next to the to heat up.

I'm still stunned by this statement she made, but more stunned by the people who are buying this crap -

"But here's a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion," she said. "I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country."

Aren't reporters and commentators 'people of this country', too? And, beyond that, she's not going to Washington to seek good opinions? What?! Isn't the measure of a job well-done - GOOD OPINIONS? This is a proof positive that McSame/Pawnin' is more of the same! Not many good opinions coming from the media for the past 8 years! Except FOX.

have you even been following this election!!!! if anyone takes money from the wrong people its mccain, hell they cant even get their own morals straight!. everything he has said is contradicting and vague....

Sure John McCain will out preform Palin's speech. Palin is all BS she hasn't even been checked out. All BS with no substance, but the GOP- Neo Con'ers planned it this way. Anyone could have read the speech (except Bush) if you remember he was all hype and spent his first four years learning eight grade English (another real phoney). Remember my fellow Americans the party that selected Bush for you, is now offering McCain. Remember how they destroyed McCain in 2000, and gave you a moron. Palin is trying to look like Elaine Bettis (from the Seinfield Show). I've lived in poverty my whole life and I've never fished without a fishing license, it's called poaching. A whole lot of character in the Palin Family. Did I mention Governor Palin lifted the ban on the brutal animal cruelity known as Arial Wolf Hunting(they basically shoot the wolf from an Airplane after running it tired, with a shot gun). You may consider it Evil, I know I surely do and when it comes to Evil, the Devil is having trouble keeping up with the GOP. Over a million Innocent Iraqis, because GW Bush wanted to take their Oil off the market. Torture and Outing FBI agents, may I recommend voting for someone who isn't going to pardon Bush or Cheney. The GOP is going down this November and you can thank Bush and Cheney. McCain is Okay for an Old Man, but with all his foresight and money how did he ever make the mistake of choosing to be computer illiterate. Our whole country is run by computers. Why, because they are productive. In todays economy, China will eat us up having a computer illiterate running the country. Just look what has happened since the GOP gave us a moron, I mean Bush.

.... you are saying that a true American should be like John "the adulterer" McCain? He has no family values and has not lived his life that way.

^^ Good point. Unfortunately the media's business of actually taking care of business ended last night with those comments. They were just looking for an excuse to fall all over her, since the announcement of her selection they began to read the McCain talking points about her being a reformer and crap, and now, after a full day of actual vetting they are back to the praising. As though she answered any questions that the American viewers need to know.

I'm mad at the media especially for grilling Obama all this time only to give another free pass to the McCain cramp. I watched Morning Joe where Scarborough was describing his ecstasy last night watching Palin. They played clips over and over of her negative attacks. Never once did he ask about her qualifications or where the substance was. How many times has he asked that of Obama, even recently? He compared the teary eyed feeling he got with Palin as that that he felt looking at the Obama's accept the nomination last week. Huh? We've been digging into the Obama's lives for almost two years and you've barely given this man a pat on the back. This lady has been on the scene for a week, and you're inspired?!?!?!? C'mon Scarborough! C'mon America.

I was looking at MSNBC online today and Chuck Todd called her the conservative Obama! Huh?

I guess what he means is that she gave 1 speech that energized everyone in the room which somehow equals Obama energizing & mobilizing millions of people all over the nation through over a year and a half of vigourous campaigning.

He meant she gave 1 speech where she spoke in a negative & condescending fashion about Obama and Obama supporters which I guess equals Obama giving speeches about the economy, race relations, foreign policy, and jobs, not to mention how we the people can make our government work for us.

He meant she gave 1 speech which made Republicans dislike the media and democrats which I guess is in some way equal to how Obama tells us that "we are not as divided as our politics suggest".

This lady is no Obama. She is a good motivational speaker (assuming motivational speakers don't write their lectures). Obama is the person who should be our next president.

If Americans get together and vote for the McSame Cramp I'm gonna be so upset. I seriously feel like the future of my child and future grandchildren is on the line.

For McSame to make this choice in VP knowing zilch about her shows that he doesn't care about this country! Even if he got lucky and she were to turn out to be a good choice, the fact that he signed on to let this person be second in command having only met her twice and using "the google", shows how much he cares about where this country goes from here, and who leads it.

It is not good for our country to put in another politician who wants to continue with a war that is bankrupting this country. Look at the finanial crisis we are in! That is because of this war that we should never have started in the first place. And McCain wants to bomb Iran and take us into yet another war.

I am not voting for Obama "just because" and I resent your comment that people who choose to vote for Obama are selfish.

If you look at Sarah Palins record, you will see that she is an expert at earmarks and she is dishonest. She promoted the bridge to nowhere and kept the funds after she changed her mind. She sued the Bush administration for making polar bears and endangered species because it affected her ability to drill. Who cares that it might make the polar bears extinct! If she is the example of a "true American" then being and American is not what is used to be.

I beleive Obama is an example of a "true American". He started with nothing, paid for his own college education, became a community organizer and made changes for people who didn't have a voice He is self-made man who hasn't forgotten his roots.

And Sarah's attack on community organizers was completely outrageous. The only reason why she has the right to stand on that platform and deliver that speech for VeeP is because a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER pulled together people and started the Suffrage Movement. The only reason why we are a FREE COUNTRY is because a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER pulled people together to fight the war with England. And one of those community organizers was the FIRST PRESIDENT of this great nation. She is an embarrassment to this country and I hope and pray every day that Obama wins.

By the way, I have voted Republican for the past 20 years. I simply can't vote that way this time, not with a McCain/Palin ticket.

Speaking of no experience....how about Palin? Not one day at national level to Obamas four years

My entire family is not voting for Obama "just because..." We are voting for him BECAUSE the Republicans and the Bush administration has done such a bad job in their 8 years in the White House. Twice this country has fallen for a Republican campaign of fear and false accusations about Democrats. We ARE patriot, we DO love our country and what it stands for. Sarah Palin regurgetated the same vile that we have heard from Bush for 8 years, and that includes McCain. Her speech had no substance, no comments on the issues (because she really doesn't know or was told not to say anything about them), and was full of childish sarcasm and mockery. How sad!!! I used to have respect for McCain's "maverick" status, but he has totally succumbed to the drivel of the Republican party. He has cashed in the maverick and has become a kiss a-- who will owe the lobbyists plenty if he's elected. Wake up America, don't let the same lies and falsehoods shadow your judgement. You'll be sorry if McCain/Palin are running this country in 2009.

Gail, two questions:

1. Exactly who are you referring to as "these people"?
2. And what defines McCain and Palin as "true americans" compared to Obama?

Dying to hear your answer!
Vote for change, not more of the same!

I am one of those types. I wonder why when you look at the convention delegates and guest you see fat white rednecks that are worried about their cash. The very people who own more than they need and object to paying their help 7 bucks an hour. They will grab every hand out and tax break that comes their way. Praise the lord on Sunday and screw their neighbors on Monday. Lie sneak and cheat to get that buck. Share it with anyone? Ha! These are the people who believe my life will be better if they trickle on me. Any change is better than president cheney and his corporations sucking money out of our country to line the CEO pockets. Why is it we can afford a war we were tricked into by Bush but not education and health care for my kids and grand kids. I am insulted by your comments. You surely are better than little old white trash me. Step in my business please, so I can share your money with some truly worthy employees (arrogant asses pay more than nice people here). You surely are a fool in my view.

How can you say he has done nothing for this country? What has McCain done? Being a POW is a wonderful testimony, but what has he done for you lately?

Pray for our country if it is blessed by the republican god/goddess. Goodbye to free speech, religion and press! If women are incest ally raped and forced to have a genetically impaired reminder of the ordeal for the rest of their lives, I pray for them as well. NO ONE has the right to dictate how freedom should be constituted! This was after all the land of the free! Instead of removing sex ed classes to educate our children, let's keep them ignorant and pray that when they get pregnant they can find a job without a college degree because they had to take care of the mistake we could have prevented. e is Palin is so far right she's wrong!

A few of the "THINGS OBAMA HAS DONE: 10 years of senate experience (8 state senate 2 federal) with much aisle crossing bi-partisan solutions. In state senate, sponsored 780 bills, 280 were signed into law.
100% approval rating: League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood. National Education Association gives him an "A" on their most recent scorecard.
His first year as U.S. Senator, Obama held 39 town hall meetings throughout Illinois, and in senate, sponsored 152 bills and resolutions, and cosponsored 427 more
Speaker Harry Reid designated Barack Obama as the Senate point man on ethics. Obama is known unquestionable ethics and integrity.
Adds health insurance for 20,000 children, Welfare reform, Earned income tax credit, increased minimum wage ($5.15 to $6.50). Death penalty reform making interrogations be video taped passed Senate 58-0, signed to law by governor who first
opposed Obama's bill. Sponsored bill probing police profiling. Obama opposed Iraq war publicly, long before the invasion. Accurately depicted it as undetermined length, undetermined cost, undetermined objective, resulting as civil war. Same
assessment Bush Sr. & Dick Cheney both gave in early 90's.
Federal senate :
Worked with republican senator Lugar to expand and author program to locate & dismantle stray Russian WMD's left over from the cold war after the disbanding of the USSR. Jan. 2007, major ethics/lobbying reform bill, w/ Russ Feingold insisted tougher measures banning lobbyist gifts/ meals/ jets, disclosure of earmark & contribution bundling to candidates or committees; restricts retiring Congress from going into lobbying Toured Kuwait, Jordan, Israel, Palestinian territories, he told Palestinian Authority Abbas that US would never recognize Hamas leaders until they renounced mission to attack Israel. In Africa, publicly took AIDS test as example of responsibility
Obama cosponsored Secure Orderly Immigration Act by John McCain. Passed 62-36. Makes undocumented persons who have been here 5+ years only allowed to stay and apply for citizenship, if pay back taxes, learn English and no criminal record. 2 million undocumented persons who have been in the United States for less than two years would be ordered home. Called for increased fuel efficiency standards (3% / year)

if you could care less - go ahead and do so.

the proper expression is "I COULDN'T care less" not Could care almost every Americans mispronounces this expression.

Who gives a damn about pronunciation, We not here to critic expressions. What are an English teacher; not enough home work to check. Stick to the F..ing issues.

They both aren't. Obama is talking about issues in the present not accompishments of the past. He is talking about ISSUES and what he will do, not attacking the opponent. Obama is getting his money from individuals not corporations and the Federal government.
Obama will get us out of this stupid war

I'd rather hear ums and ahhhs along with ideas than to hear over and over again how they're in the same boat of inexperience from both sides and only see that so far Sarah Palin has only concentrated on flaws and her family and not enough on what exactly she is going to do about all of the issues in America, which is what a potential vice president's focus IS, only pointing out what she has done in her own state. Obama and Biden did that at least at the DNC. The question is, either let money keep getting spent for a war and for miseducation or get it spent to help our economy and see it balance out like it did when Clinton was president. I'm sure it will happen with Obama and Biden because they're willing to cut through the red tape. But with McCain & Palin, all you see is red tape getting twisted.

the umms and ahhs is because Obama doesn't have any real answers. That's why he does it when he doesn't have a prepared speech to read.
All I hear is doom and gloom from Democrats.
The economy is lousy, even though it's better than it ever was under Clinton.
The war is lost, although the surge, which Obama still won't acknowledge, worked, and actually the war was NEVER lost.
Unenployment is high, although it's still lower than it was under Democratic Presidents
We have to raise taxes, why? I pay enough and don't want to pay for more wasteful programs that don't work.
Everything from the left is how terrible this country is, and what bad shape it's in, with a mindset that we can "buy" our way out of it.
I have more faith in this country, I think it's in great shape and I sure don't think we have to pay for every stupid program that liberals can think of

Democrats do not spend more than Republicans, it's the other way around. I discovered, while researching demographic statistics, that salaries have gone down by 2-3 thousand dollars for all races and both men and women since Bush took office. I have heard others say the same thing. It's public information.

Roger, you must be delusional. The economy NOW is better than it was under Clinton???????

How is the country's largest deficit, growing inflation, international devaluation of that dollar, the housing market crisis, and terrible levels of unemployment BETTER than a surplus and a stable economy like we saw under Clinton?

Start thinking about the facts, and stop blindly believing. Grow a brain.

The only doom and gloom is from the republicans who tell you that everything is to fear and they are the only ones to save you.

You're incredibly mistaken if you think that this country is in great shape and that voting in a man who promises more of the same will be a sound choice. If you don't think that Bush hasn't put this country in a bad position, get your head out of the sand.

Roger,

You are kidding right? This is what is wrong with people like you. You only know how to follow and not think for yourself.

First of all, learn some grammar and spelling!

"the umms and ahhs is because Obama doesn't have any real answers."

"is because"? are because.

"That's why he does it when he doesn't have a prepared speech to read."

I would much rather hear what the candidate is thinking about and what they will do rather than they just read some rhetoric (for you this means "the undue use of exaggeration or display in a speech") off of a teleprompter. If umms and ahhs are included, so be it!

"All I hear is doom and gloom from Democrats."
Open your eyes and ears! The economy has been on a downward spiral ever since Bush took office!!! Or maybe you are one of those rich people who got huge tax breaks and stand to get a bigger break IF McSame gets in office.

"The economy is lousy, even though it's better than it ever was under Clinton."
No way! Clinton, budget surplus - Bush HUGE deficit!!!!

"We have to raise taxes, why? I pay enough and don't want to pay for more wasteful programs that don't work."
If you make under $227,000 - you will get a tax break from Obama. In fact, a larger tax break than McSame. If you make more, you will pay more but under McSame, the rich get richer! Politics as usual!!!

Also, these republicans need to get their religion OUT of politics!!! There is NO place for this!!!! Separation of church and state!!!!!!!! If the republicans get into office this time, they will be teaching our children "intelligent design" (that is an oxymoron) and abstinance only which we can see that doesn't work. Right Bristol?

Since so many want to compare Obama's speech to Palin's speech, try this one on...

Obama went through his entire speech with a positive view, expression of policy, and respect for his opponent. Obama wrote his speech himself, with some advice from a speechwriter, probably to smooth out areas or improve the flow. McCain's policies were tied with Bush, and shown where Obama feels that McCain is wrong. Nowhere, however, was a personal attack delivered against McCain the person.

Palin went through her entire speech with a sarcastic, cynical view, no expression of policy, and absolutely no respect for anyone except John McCain (politically... she respects her family). Palin delivered a speech which was written by Bush speech writers prior to her selection, with the biography parts added later. Obama's policies were largely ignored, twisted, and outright lied about - including the energy plan that Palin previously thought was very good. The speech also included many personal attacks on Obama as a person, American, and patriot.

If there was any doubt prior to her speech about my considering McCain, she took care of it. No way, no how, am I voting for McCain.

Palin sounds like she has been coached by Rush Limbaugh.

Did Rush Limbaugh recommend her? I know he objected to McCain's other choices--especially Lieberman.

Rodger,

What planet did you come from? Why would you think the economy is good? Since this is what you think then explain to me why after 22 yrs with the company I worked for they re-organized all of the personal that was there the longest to lower potions so that they could place new in coming workers with lower salaries? Then, I could not find any job in my area that had a comparable pay scale, so I did what any other single mother would do I took a minimum wage job, make that 2 to make end meet, so where is the economy in good shape? Oh and if its not in Youngstown, Ohio then send me some of your money so that I can move to the place that your at!

It's that way out west to. Same exact thing happened to my wife

All candidates use speech writers, leadership and integrity are just as important as ideas, you will have advisors with ideas, but leadership and judgment determine what ideas to use.

You libs are complete idiots. Who do you think wrote the Obama's speeches? He sure did not write his or his wife's hers. Be careful of what you people in lala land wish for. It may not be what you wanted.

Hope you enjoy paying higher taxes amd living in a Socialistic state for the next four years. The good news here is that he will not get elected! Whew!

Couldn't agree more! You're right we have no economic problems, we're just a nation of whinners!

Sen. Obama uses speech writers too. LOL! I'd rather have Sarah Palin and John McCain over Barack "Can I vote Present?" Obama anyday!

Maybe when you quit laughing and get out of your neocon uneducated cocoon you will take a good look and see that McCain is the senator with the longest non-voting streak.

At least he doesnt vote present. What the heck is that??

Alisha,

I know it's easy to tow the party's line and repeat their rhetoric without doing any research so I'll explain "present" for you. When someone votes "present" it's considered a protested yes vote. This is done in cases where you disagree with some of the items listed, but understand that the bulk of what is being voted on is important enough that you don't want it to fail. So you vote "present", which essentially is the same as voting yes.

I have to admit that it was a good tactic for them to jump on this since they understand their followers are not interested in actual facts...they know that all they want are talking points that they can rally on.

I think Palin has proved herself to be a great asset as a puppet for the neo-con agenda, and that is exactly what they needed. I for one don't need more of the last 8 years. Like Palin, I intend to go into the voting booth and tell the neo-cons "thanks for YOUR bridge to nowhere, but no thanks!"

Thank you, Fred for explaining that. However, you are explaining the truth to some people who really have little regard for it. They only care about spreading their Republican platform of lies and propoganda. They would rather see America trashed and in the toilet by voting the same old tired Republican party into office, when we have more than ample facts to support the truth that the Republicans have provided lousy management for this country on every front (economic, foreign policy, social responsibility). Afterall, they want to vote someone into office that believes in "intelligent design" and doesn't believe in manmade global warming. If these people are elected into the White House, we will be endorsing more of the same. Her extreme conservative viewpoints do not represent mainstream tolerant America.

Mark,
You asked for 1 piece of legislature that Obama has:

1)He worked with Lugar (R) in passing the legislature to help intercept illegally shipped weapons of Mass Destruction.

2) He helped co-sponsor an Ethics reform Legislation.

3) He helped pass the law that made sure that Police interrogations are recorded when investigating potential death Penalty cases.

Instead of spouting a lot of the lies that you are hearing and spreading, just do some research or as McCain says "use the Google." You can learn a lot of factual things about all of the candidates in question.

Obama/Biden '08 -- And Hillary in the Admin.

Thanks Fred for that education on the "present" vote issue. I hope that this is brought out during the debates so that Palin can show us the crow pie she gets to eat on national television. As the gov' of Alaska shouldn't she know what a "present" vote means? Did she she ever interact with the legislative body in Alaska, doesn't appear so. Or maybe Alaska law makers aren't given any options up there. Anyway, I was REALLY energized by Palin's speech last night. I'm running right down to Obama headquarters to sign up for his team.

Excellent commentary, really. Little regard for truth? Those in glass houses ... Congress is the "management" function of this country and the congressional majority has been Democratic for quite some time now ... we dipped into several lows this summer with the Democrats running congress. If you can't help Obama look better, please don't make democrats look worse. Democrats everywhere ... please focus on why Obama is the better choice, not that Washington is broken ... it doesn't help our case because he hasn't told anyone yet how he will guarantee effective change of the mill he's been a part of for his term as Senator. If we can't identify why he's the best candidate without attacking the GOP, then we won't put him ahead in November, on the day it counts. Democrats alone won't do it, we need independents. The independents are looking at each candidate as individuals and don't care about party rhetoric.

Rebel627 - Obama typically DOES write his own speeches and did so for the convention - check your facts man.

You vote present when you are not qualified to make a decision. And McCains non voting streak was from running his primary campaign in 2000...nice try....

Advanced Citizenship,

No! I will not stand by and watch another great candidate be tour apart by the right and not hit back. I hope Obama keeps hitting back! The dems need to stay the course with the message of change. Obama was clear on what "change" means in his speech last week. Did you miss it? 38 million people saw it on TV. Millions more heard it on the radio. Thousands actually witnessed it live! 80K! If you missed it look it up in You Tube. I'm sure it's still available.

BTW, what is McCain's plan? Scare the American people into voting for him? Sounds like more of the same to me...

Mark L-464288

"You vote present when you are not qualified to make a decision. And McCains non voting streak was from running his primary campaign in 2000...nice try.... "

Obviously you are ignorant and happy about it.

The previous REAL explanation is the correct one....

Don't you ever feel dirty passing off pablum like this as truth? Guess not!

What's up with his arms is that he was tortured for 5 years in Hanoi, and has never recovered a full range of motion. Seriously...

He can't hold his arms up straight because they were broken while he was a prisoner of war.

The man's arms were damaged when he spent five years in a Vietnam prison being tortured. This man is one of many that fought for freedom so that people like you can speak your mind openly. Shame on you!

I am not making fun of Mccain. I respect his record, but that don't give him experience to run country especially where he stands on issues, that what important

What a ridiculously shallow statement. It's people like you, who are ignorant of the facts, who really need to wake up and get a clue. You should be more concerned with educating yourself on the issues facing our country instead of wasting your time posting garbage like this.

John McCain cannot "hold his arms up straight" as a result of being repeatedly tortured while serving our country as a prisoner of war. Freedom isn't free. You should be very embarrassed about your disrespectful and ignorant comment.

You're AN IDIOT SinIL- His (McCain) arms are as they are because they were broken while he was a prisoner of war while he served this Country!! The same Country your Candidate wants to give to the MUSLIMS!!!! All these people who think Obama will bring CHANGE you need to take the blinders off and see who this man really is!

I thought it was kind of funny.

Deriding McCain's physical challenges due to his torture is uncalled for. The stories are that he served in the Navy with honor, and for that he earns respect. Questioning whether the war in Vietnam did anything to enhance our freedom here at home is one still being debated in the history books, though I personally don't believe it was a good use for the military. But trivializing a man's experience being tortured is not what this country is about.

I make my choice to vote for Obama over McCain due to policies, plans, and record. McCain's legislative record does not impress me; Obama's looks pretty good.

Soo, not being able to ask questions about McCain's limited motion in his arms, means that it's okay that McCain made a horrid and vile so-called joke about The Clinton's daughter, Chelsea?
Or, that McCain calls his wife a c*** and trollop in public when she teased him about his hair becoming thin?
The man is crude, coarse and an adulterer, and I seriously worry about his mental stability and anger issues.

Google "McCain Chelsea" Then google "McCain Cindy C-word"

I take it that DL-360205 did not watch or read Obama's acceptance speech. And what specifics, pray, did Palin offer, besides the single one of the need to harness new technologies to gain energy independence -- which happens to be just one of Obama's specifics?

"Sound policies?" They're the SAME policies that Bush pushed on us for the past 8 years, and just look at how "well" they worked! Take McCain's position on offshore drilling -- ALL the experts say that it would make little, if any difference in the price of gas. But McCain and his supporters refuse to acknowlege that. And he wants to keep the tax cuts for the richest Americans when our deficit is the hugest it's ever been and the "trickle down theory" has been proven to NEVER work! If you call continuing the same failed policies of Bush/Cheney "sound," then you have your head buried in the sand...

Boy what phooey. Obama is the only one that HAS given specifics! 29 of them in his acceptance speach alone!!!!!

If that is speaking from the heart....OH MY! We are in trouble if she is ever thrust into the office of presidency! Can you imagine this woman sitting down with foreign leaders, shaking her finger at them....and using her sassy language. She did a great job if you like nastiness with no substance!

Well that is just what Biden has done his entire 30 some odd years in Congress so what are you whining about?

and what mccain done in 26 years? or Palin in 2 years? don't give me that crap that she took on republicans that is bull

I beg to differ with you, but she's already a puppet for the GOP. She'll say anything to protect her reputation and get elected.

Nice try though.

You can call Palin a lot of things - driven, smart, tenacious - but don't ever call her classy. She's the farthest thing from classy I've ever seen. She could have given a great first speech about the challenges of women and the middle class, but she spent that speech acting like Rush Limbaugh. Between her and Guiliani, I seriously felt like I was listening to a right-wing radio show. What the heck?

The media must not back down about the vetting process. That liberal bias excuse is wearing thin - we won't get fooled again!

a classy self proclaimed "pit bull with lipstick". And other than the fact that she wears lipstick, her smug mouth expressions reminded me of W. Apart from the personal family sharing pieces, she was nothing but a one liner looking for the laugh or the boo.

Did you say pray in the same sentence as Obama? That's funny!!! I dont think he prays dear.....

She reminds me of "Karen" from "Will and Grace". Does anybody else see the resembalance? Only difference is Karen was drunk or stoned and STILL made more sense than Palin. Ms Pal-in Comparison is a ruthless Wolf and Moose killing shrew not to mention a moral hypocrite but then i'm redundent....aren't ALL Christian Republican's self righteously hypocritical? But I repeat myself.

This is the most appropriate comment re:Obama. That's all he is, just the seller of pipe dreams, never any real content.

Baloney... Obama is the only one talking about ISSUES

The whole RNC convention (including tonight) has been hacking on Obama

Better Shape.... You mean flat?

As a middle class American, I am nervously watching all the character smears going on in the conventions, I need and want to see the reality checks to support their claims. The little knowledge I do have of the facts tells me that they will say anything to sway the mis-informed into giving them their vote

Obama:

Never met a spending bill he didn't like
Never met a union he didn't support and take money from (Why is that...do the unions buy his votes?
Never worked in or ran a business in his life.
Doesn't have a clue as to how increased taxation affects our total economy.

He just doesn't get it.

Good One Arianna... nice to see the real facts. It amazes me that for the last several months the GOP has been slamming Obama on his "lack of experience", and then they go and get Palin as a VP??? WHAT were they thinking??? Oh yeah, I forgot, they DON'T think.

GOD help us all if those two make it into office and we're stuck for yet another 4 years heading in the same direction as the idiot who's leading us now.

As far as her speech goes, don't know, didn't watch it, won't comment. I will however comment on her professionalism that I've seen so far - or rather lack of it. If she is attempting to become VP of the United States, she should at least learn to stand without looking pigeon-toed for crying out loud. I've seen one facial expression on her - dumbfounded - in all the pictures... like "geez, ain't it great I got this far just from being in a beauty pageant! Can wait to get in the Oval Office and do my duties as a lap dog for Senior McIdiot!"

One of McCain's people even quoted to the AP that "in case something happened to McCain, we know that Gov. Palin will do things the way McCain had intended to" ... Like what, she doesn't have her own brain and will literally run the country as a junior McCain puppet?? Oy! Although the more they both open their mouths, the better off Obama is anyway.

Seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it? But remember, the Republicans are very suspicious of anyone who's got an education.

Life Experience counts more to me than a bunch of degrees. I've have seen total idots with Doctorate and Masters degrees. I have seen the wisest people with life experience. You need a balance of both and Palin has both and has actually done things unlike Obama.

All that education doesn't qualify him to be President of this great nation and just the fact that he is a LAWYER tells me that I definitely do not him for president. Besides....What has he done....He has no real experience. Palin IS more qualified to be PRESIDENT than Obama!!!!

People who think like you scare me. Palin is no where near qualified to be president of this country. McCain and Palin are not qualified to be the leaders of this country. Palin has absolutely no foreign policy experience and I don't call governing a state that has more caribou than people to be "executive experience". Has she ever even dealt with a diversity of people? I would say the odds on that are a big fat no. You don't even know anything about her! All you know is what you have been spoon fed by the Republican spin machine. We all know how good they are at secrets and lies (look how they sprung her on the public and lied and said that she was fully vetted, when it's obvious she was not!). In addition to being led to believe that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, when there were not. I would rather take a smart person who graduated from Harvard at the top of his class (instead of the bottom like McCain) and has shown proven good judgment for the good of this country (by picking Joe Biden) and has proven his honesty (by not trying to through the public a gimmick like a gas tax holiday!) than liars like McCain and the Republicans any day.

And, I particularly don't like the fact that she keeps going on about her special needs baby and draging him to that noisy convention every night like some kind of prop. It's almost as bad as McCain going on and on about being a POW. We appreciate his service to our country the same as all the others. However, they do not go on and on about it! Enough, already that was over how many years ago? I know exactly what Obama proposes for this country? It's been over 18 months and I still haven't heard what McCain proposes for this country. It doesn't matter in my case, anything would be better than more of the same and that's what we will have from someone who agreed with President Bush 90% of the time.

Dems are "scared" because of her speech? Oh puhleeze!!! So far not one single Republican speaker, including Pallin, has clearly defined exactly how they're going to be different from the past 8 years. I'm an Independent, and I watched the DNC and am now watching the RNC. What a huge, huge difference! Whereas the DNC clearly was energized with a completely diverse audience, every shot of the RNC is of old white people who can't articulate what their plan is for the future of the country (and I'm an old white person so don't start jumping all over me). Obama's acceptance speech was seen/heard by over 38 million people; exactly how many people are going to tune into McCain? Certainly not that many.

People, whether Democrat, Republican, Independent or any other party are tired of the mess we're in ... economy, healthcare, war, everything else. I just don't understand why people would want to continue down the road we're on; what's wrong with change?

Dear bbbb,

The ONLY time the word "he" is capitalized is when it's used in the beginning of a sentence, or when referring to God.

Last I checked, McCain wasn't Him. (That thought gives me the heebee-jeebies and I can't stop shuddering)

You also apparently missed seeing the "CHECK SPELLING" icon right below your typing. Typical republican bull**** coming not just from the politicians.

Although, it's nice to see that the high majority of posts on here are bashing Palin and McCain. Glad to know I'm not the only one noticing the many tid-bits mentioned by so many other Americans here proving that the McCain/Palin ticket it just a joke.

Keep bashing, Lmasure - your posts are devoid of a single fact... Republicans don't think??? Idiot??? McCain/Palin just a joke? Let me guess - you work for the government? or not at all... Ignorant folks like you just kill me. Republicans are the ones who OWN the businesses - (you know, like the ones Obama NEVER worked for) - the ones who EMPLOY people (except government workers)... yep they are the idiots... did you get a good look at the beatnik bashers like you at the convention protesting??? Yeah, those are the folks I want running my country... Get a CLUE!!!

It is the dems that don't think. You let the media lead you as they have tried to brainwash you for 6 years trying to get a dem elected. We are the Greatest Nation now and I assume you as dem beleive otherwise (a result of brainwashing). We stand for freedom for all even if we have to fight for it and we love our Country (you only love it if a dem is elected), God Bless America. Poor George Bush, he's had tough decisions to make and he has had the nads to stand behind them. I admire that and the economy always goes up and then down, it has many times in my lifetime. Bush tried real hard to salvage it, but war costs money and the exspense is no reason run away and say wrong war wrong time. I am glad we took out Sadam. We should take out Iran next.

Poor George Bush...? I think I just vomited!

"God Bless America. Poor George Bush"

Boy they made a BIG batch of kool R aide....

Amazing.....

Yes Hillary is the most qualified candidate. I suppose the DNC picked the wrong candidate then didn't they? Live with your mistake!

McCain/Palin 2008
Hillarry 2012

so you already know that McCain/Palin is such a bad choice that they will be booted out in four years??

Ladies and gentlemen, Wednesday night, you got the first look at your FIRST EVER woman President. Like it or not. I have been following politics since my early days in radio in 1972 and I have seen SO much and can tell you without a shadow of a doubt. After Wed night's speech, the Dems are scared out of their wits. Just like Hillary, they thought they were a 'lock' in this one. Now, that's not the case and we all KNOW IT. I don't know which will win in Nov. But I DO KNOW this. One political party will give you a bowl and spoon...the other will give you a plate and a fork. EITHER WAY, you're gonna get the same ol slop you've been getting for decades. When you vote, you are choosing either a bowl or a plate...you pick it. I have done massive research into all 4 of these people and NEWS FLASH: all of your political heroes (and their arch-nemeses) have feet of clay and those feet have doo-doo on them. None of them are blameless and ALL have skeletons. And one side wants to take away my personal choices...the other, my financial choices. So, again, just like every election, we all choose what we 'feel' is the lesser of two evils.
As far as what they each will or will NOT do for each of us...ask yourself: What are YOU doing to help yourself? We live in a country with great opportunities and if we screw up ourlives by the choices WE MAKE, it's not the place of government to change our diaper for us.

No Longer A Dem - Why do ignorant people go around saying that since Obama didn't pick Hillary they are voting for McCain? Since we Soldiers don't believe in our republican government maybe we should all leave the military. I have been serving my country for almost 18 years, I have never heard such selfish comments. I can't wait to retire because just as I'm typing my peers are planning the same thing, we are SICK AND TIRED OF THE REPUBLICAN MONEY MACHINE USING US SOLDIERS FOR POLITICAL GAIN WHILE THE EMPLOYEES FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS (CAMP RAMADI IRAQ) BRAGG ABOUT THEIR HUGE SALARIES. WHAT ABOUT THE LOT FULL OF BRAND NEW FORD F350'S FOR THE IRAQI POLICE AND THE PAY AGENTS THAT PAY THEM AND THE SHEIKS TO STOP THE VIOLENCE, "SURGE MY A#$". I AM DISGUSTED WITH MY FELLOW AMERICANS AND THEIR SELFISHNESS, RACISM, LIARS, AND HAVE THE NERVE TO SAY THAT WE ARE A RESPECTABLE NATION. McGARBAGE IS RIGHT ABOUT ONE THING, SINCE IN ABOUT 4 YEARS IF HE IS ELECTED WE AREN'T GOING TO HAVE MUCH OF A MILITARY