Ask Me Help Desk - Can the Democrats tell the truth?

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

Allheart, I think we're all ready for change. But contrary to what the left is saying we're going to get change whether we like it or not. McCain is NOT going to offer a "third Bush term" like Howard Dean and Obama keep saying.

No, I definitely don't think having McCain is a third term Bush... at all. And they are just saying that to put off/scare those voters who really are unhappy with the current Bush Administration.

There may be some similarities, but I seriously doubt a rubber stamp term with Sen. McCain. He seems the type that drives his own ship ( boy, did I leave myself open for that one).

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

I'll do my part to counter your constant negative posts and mudslinging....when I have the time (it's not my life's ambition as it is yours) :D

LOL, I'm more interested in making music but some of you can't seem to get the rhythm right :D

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

LOL, I'm more interested in making music but some of you can't seem to get the rhythm right

But yet you never seem to answer any music posts.

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

But yet you never seem to answer any music posts.

And you never seem to have much of anything positive to say either, or acknowledge when I do say something positive - such as the numerous times I've reminded you and the board about my defense of Obama's patriotism and said I liked the guy.

By the way, I said I like to "make" music, not answer posts like "I really need ideas on rap songs." Also, I don't see a "music" category here either.

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Originally Posted by speechless

And you never seem to have much of anything positive to say either

One can simply look at all my posts to see how false that is.

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Originally Posted by speechless

such as the numerous times I've reminded you and the board about my defense of Obama's patriotism and said I liked the guy.

Yet you start a thread titled "Can Democrats tell the truth?" and end your "question" that ends with "..is this what you want in a president, someone who either can't tell the truth or can't distinguish fact from fantasy" Yep, that really sounds like you like the guy. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by speechless

Also, I don't see a "music" category here either.

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/music/

Does anyone know the potential running mates for either side?

I was just wondering.

All speculation

Obama may go for an ex military type and centrist like Jim Webb or Wesely Clark ;or he may try to balance the ticket with a Southerner like John Edwards (although I doubt he is inclined to run as 2nd fiddle again) .I think Bill Richardson set himself up nicely for a nod at Veep also.

Hillary really likes Evan Bayh of Indiana .Also Chris Dodd is a possibility and so is Jim Webb . He is a choice for both so the Dems can continue their Trojan Horse strategy . Her best choice would probably be Obama if she gets the nomination .

I have already floated some names for McCain. I still think Chris Cox would satisfy many Republican fence sitters. Bobby Jindal is less likey . I will also float the names Colin Powell;Fla Gov Charles Crist who pretty much sealed the nomination for McCain . Haley Barbor Gov of Mississippi who did the Katrina job that the La. Governor failed to do. He should not pick the Huckster or Romney . He is also very friendly with Lindsey Graham but I think the Republicans should keep whoever they can in the Senate and House .I am also notthrilled about these Rick Perry rumors. An intriguing selection would be Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska but she does not advance the electoral count so she is not likely .

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

The only thing Obama seems to have on McCain is misrepresenting his "100 years" statement. Even the DNC has been howling for weeks about telling the 'truth' about the "real John McCain" and nothing has stuck. Not...one...thing.

There was the Al Qaeda in Iraq backlash that McCain had to eat from a few weeks ago and the more recent tip of the iceberg economic ping ponging. Something stuck all right and it has to do with John McCain's head being in a place that I didn't think was anatomically possible. Provided Obama gets the nomination, I can't wait for his campaign focus to be on McCain rather than Clinton. ;)

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Originally Posted by NeedKarma

One can simply look at all my posts to see how false that is.

I don't look at all your posts an apparently you don't look at all of mine either. These ARE the posts of yours I see:

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I'll do my part to counter your constant negative posts and mudslinging... when I have the time (it's not my life's ambition as it is yours) :D

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Considering McCain is another Bush then the answer is a big NO!

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God these threads are getting tiresome.

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You have a problem, seek help.

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It has become apparent to me that America's school system is a pit of despair by reading these threads. Let's be glad we are where we are.

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Holy crap, is there anything that the US does well? 'Cause it seems there's massive problems with taxation, the public school system, corrupt administrators, illegal immigrants, etc. Is there anything going well there??

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Maybe because this is what some parents are teaching

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Cheney On 4,000 Dead Americans: They Volunteered

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You're funny tom but not when you try to pass off the bullcrap.

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Another example of american divisiveness.

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Warning: persecution complex.

Not much positive there as far as I can tell.

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Yet you start a thread titled "Can Democrats tell the truth?" and end your "question" that ends with "..is this what you want in a president, someone who either can't tell the truth or can't distinguish fact from fantasy" Yep, that really sounds like you like the guy. :rolleyes:

Even in this post of mine, which would have been more appropriately titled 'can "these" Democrats tell the truth,' I did say I don't question Hillary's patriotism, I do think there are politicians of integrity on both sides, and prior to your first post exonerated Hillary on one of the claims, "Factcheck.org supports Hillary's claim on SCHIP." Nevertheless the facts show the Democratic candidates have a problem with reality lately and I think that matters when selecting the next president. It always seemed to matter when Bush allegedly lied, we're supposed to overlook it in the next president?

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/music/

Thanks, I guess you have to dig deeper because it isn't listed on the home page. I'd still rather make music than spend time here. That's positive ;)

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Originally Posted by Allheart

Does anyone know the potential running mates for either side?

I was just wondering.

I think Bill Richardson is the practical choice on an Obama ticket.

Hillary will probably choose someone in Bosnia, around 3 a.m..

McCain needs to find someone who's stronger suit is economics. But they can't stand in for him at the national debates. John's going to have hope to skew the questions on economics towards Iraq, which is not a winner for him either. Another problem is finding someone willing to take criticism from his own Republican party in following McCain's lead.

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Originally Posted by tomder55

all speculation

Obama may go for an ex military type and centrist like Jim Webb or Wesely Clark ;or he may try to balance the ticket with a Southerner like John Edwards (although I doubt he is inclined to run as 2nd fiddle again) .I think Bill Richardson set himself up nicely for a nod at Veep also.

Hillary really likes Evan Bayh of Indiana .Also Chris Dodd is a possibility and so is Jim Webb . He is a choice for both so the Dems can continue their Trojan Horse strategy . Her best choice would probably be Obama if she gets the nomination .

I have already floated some names for McCain. I still think Chris Cox would satisfy many Republican fence sitters. Bobby Jindal is less likey . I will also float the names Colin Powell;Fla Gov Charles Crist who pretty much sealed the nomination for McCain . Haley Barbor Gov of Mississippi who did the Katrina job that the La. governor failed to do. He should not pick the Huckster or Romney . He is also very friendly with Lindsey Graham but I think the Republicans should keep whoever they can in the Senate and House .I am also notthrilled about these Rick Perry rumors. An intriguing selection would be Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska but she does not advance the electoral count so she is not likely .

Thanks Tom - Man Colin Powel, now that would be a great ticket. Has his name been floated about? I would just love that and it for sure would be my choice! I think it would be strong and rock solid, with great name recognition for both. And who could not possibly help but respect Colin Powel. I'd be thaaarilled :).

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Originally Posted by BABRAM

There was the Al Qaeda in Iraq backlash that McCain had to eat from a few weeks ago and the more recent tip of the iceberg economic ping ponging. Something stuck alright and it has to do with John McCain's head being in a place that I didn't think was anatomically possible. Provided Obama gets the nomination, I can't wait for his campaign focus to be on McCain rather than Clinton. ;)

People are still talking about the al-Qaeda thing? Or dropping out of public financing? Or his alleged affair? All I'm hearing over and over is the "100 year war" claim, which as I understand it, Obama got hammered by the media over that a little bit today. He's not emerging from this race unbruised any more ;)

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Originally Posted by tomder55

I am also notthrilled about these Rick Perry rumors. An intriguing selection would be Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska but she does not advance the electoral count so she is not likely .

Perish the Rick Perry thoughts, even though it would get him out of our hair in Texas.

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Originally Posted by Allheart

Thanks Tom - Man Colin Powel, now that would be a great ticket. Has his name been floated about? I would just love that and it for sure would be my choice! I think it would be strong and rock solid, with great name recognition for both. And who could not possibly help but respect Colin Powel. I'd be thaaarilled :).

His name has actually surfaced the black communities on the Obama ticket, but it's really not plausible to either party. Republicans all but ostracized him (or viceversa) under the Bush admin, and Powell has stated that he doesn't want to be in the political fray.

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Originally Posted by BABRAM

I think Bill Richardson is the practical choice on an Obama ticket.

Hillary will probably choose someone in Bosnia, around 3 a.m..

McCain needs to find someone who's stronger suit is economics. But they can't stand in for him at the national debates. John's going to have hope to skew the questions on economics towards Iraq, which is not a winner for him either. Another problem is finding someone willing to take criticism from his own Republican party in following McCain's lead.

Richardson would be a good choice for Obama. McCain's problem in the debates is going to be restraining himself from calling whoever his opponent is an a**hole. Then again, maybe that would work in his favor :D

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

People are still talking about the al-Qaeda thing? Or dropping out of public financing? Or his alleged affair? All I'm hearing over and over is the "100 year war" claim, which as I understand it, Obama got hammered by the media over that a little bit today. He's not emerging from this race unbruised any more ;)

Did you think Al Qaeda was not an issue? Wow! Steve! Wow! As for that Obama not emerging from the race "unbruised anymore" comment, you should have a gig on the Comedy channel. Obama thrives on adversity. We rather speak on meaningful issues, but we welcome anything. In fact I spent days, perhaps weeks, tackling silly arguments about retired pastors and campaign funds. Again, provided Obama gets the nomination, I can't wait for his campaign focus to be on McCain, rather than Clinton.

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

Richardson would be a good choice for Obama. McCain's problem in the debates is going to be restraining himself from calling whoever his opponent is an a**hole. Then again, maybe that would work in his favor :D

I agree. McCain's temperament reflects poorly for leadership of this country, and the same goes for Hillary. I've heard Republican commentators openly criticize McCain for his anger management problem.

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Originally Posted by BABRAM

I agree. McCain's temperament reflects poorly for leadership of this country and the same goes for Hillary. I've heard Republican commentators openly criticize McCain for his anger management problem.

Yeah, but I like a guy who doesn't back down from an a**hole. Of course a big question if it is Obama and McCain is who will be able to sound intelligent without a teleprompter. :D

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

McCain's problem in the debates is going to be restraining himself from calling whoever his opponent is an a**hole. Then again, maybe that would work in his favor :D

It could happen. GWB called a reporter an as$hole, and he got elected.

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Originally Posted by speechlesstx

Yeah, but I like a guy who doesn't back down from an a**hole. Of course a big question if it is Obama and McCain is who will be able to sound intelligent without a teleprompter. :D

Perfect! McCain gets his oxygen bottle line wrapped up with the extension cord going to the teleprompter, spits his false teeth, and starts yelling explicits at the debate moderator for asking him how he's going to repair a failing economy. ;)