McCain Putting Country Before Power

Leader or stunt pilot?

Obama is now saying this is exactly the time to debate.

Yeah Obama, debate on the Senate floor!!

Hehe, Obama said, “If you need me, call me”

*Edit: Sorry, I better put the exact quote up so I’m not accused of taking him out of context.

Obama is willing to return to Washington “if it would be helpful.”

COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is clearly a political move by the mccain capmpaign, so why are you pretending otherwise? he’s not the leader of the senate. in fact, he has absolutely no influence as whether or not this package gets passed. his move to washington is all about politics

what the fuck else would i be, craig? you hate the truth don’t you?

look at the facts: mccain is not the leader of his party within the senate. mccain is not the leader of the senate. this is not mccain’s bill. he has not presented any counter to the plan currently being debated. exactly how does this move to suspend the debate and go to washington going to help with this debate? all that was needed was some agreeement that a solution needed to be reached. this is all political, and the fact that you failed to see it is more an indignment of you than me. his “decision” was reached by his aides, and not himself.

McCain is not the leader of the Senate. True. BUT either McCain or Obama WILL be President when this legislation takes effect. As the nominated candidate of their party, both are effectively the party leader. Therefore both have an obligation to participate fully in this process. AND Senators/Congressmen of each party will look to them to lead.

Sam, you are so full of it! I am a Canadian and I seam to know more about your country than yourself. I have news for you: McCain will be the next President and it is very important that he attend this meeting. As for Obama, no need. He has no opinion, no judgment and will never be the President. And by the way, your nickname is so relevant of the fraud you are. Poor America! People like you are ruining te USA reputation. No wonder you are an Obama fan, you are ignorant of politics, just like him. God bless America and protect it from people like you!

Nice rant there Sam. Did you learn that at Kos, DU or HuffPo?

According to the press though, Obama and McCain both made an agreement before McCain spoke to the public, and McCain acted as if Obama was not agreeing with him.

I agree with Obama though: I think there is plenty of time to help fix the economy and still have the debate. It’s called working extra hours McCain..

It’s called working extra hours McCain..

From what I’ve heard, “old man” McCain has been doing exactly that, campaigning much harder and longer hours than Obama since the primaries.

I’m sure they have both been working hard

In Sam’s small defense (yes he blew things out of proportion) didn’t Craig slander him first because he didn’t agree with his opinion?

So really we also see bashing by McCain supporters whom don’t agree with someone’s opinions: right? Anyway, enough wasting time debating whether one guy was a douche or not. Back to the topic.

Sam is suffering from premature expulsion.

Didn’t Harry Reid just yesterday say McCain should be hear in Washington?

HERE (not hear)

Gotcha

I agree, if they both go back and give their two cents on the issue, it could get out of line. I think they (BO & JM) absolutely should be excluded from such issues.

I think they (BO & JM) absolutely should be excluded from such issues.

But their primary jobs are Senators, elected to serve the people. I understand what you are saying, but they need to do the job that they were elected to do.

I think they (BO & JM) absolutely should be excluded from such issues.

Really?

You’re kidding right?

Both of these guys are the duly elected representatives of their respective states.

They are both still collecting paychecks from the US taxpayer.

I would think that going back to DC to deal with the biggest financial crisis since 1929 is EXACTLY what both of them should be doing.

Here’s another quote from Harry Reid:

“No one knows what to do. We are in new territory here. This is a different game. We’re not here playing soccer, basketball or football, this is a new game and we’re going to have to figure out how to do it.”

The same Harry Reid who wanted to adjourn and go home for recess while all this mess is looming over the horizon.

Yeah, I don’t want my money bailing out people either Lisa….

It’s funny how we are bailing out these companies who are involved with hedge funds that have in the past received large, very large sums of money bonuses.

Udder: I see what you are saying, but since they are involved with an election their suggestions could perhaps be skewed to be in favor of making themselves look good to the public.

I believe right now, America wants a new president more than anything and that is why I feel they should push on with the campaigning and leave the business to others.

No matter how you look at it, America will be getting a new president in January.

The events of the next few days won’t change that.

It will be interesting to watch over the next couple of days.

We’ll get to see who emerges as a leader and who reveals himself to be a follower.

The American people are very, very wise.

AC: I know where you are coming from. I’m a home owner, I have a low income job, I have to buy groceries for my family, and gas for my car. I know exactly what kind of crisis we are in. But I don’t trust the fact their actions could be influenced by how it makes them look in the public eye.

their suggestions could perhaps be skewed to be in favor of making themselves look good to the public.

Uhm, well, if that is how they are going to vote then I would say that they are doing the job the people have elected them to do. Every bill that comes to Congress should be a crisis vote and our representatives feet held to the fire. Maybe then they would do what’s best for the people and country and not the party and self interest.

Leftists don’t want to see McCain at this meeting. Because, everybody will see how Obama is an empty shell and has no leadership. But, like McCain says, let’s put country first and forget about the parties. I am sure that McCain will be very good at getting a decision taken for the best of the country. USA is Canada’s neighbors, friends and first commercial partner… and if your economy goes down, so will ours.

AA,

Both of these guys are running for President.

One will be elected in less than 50 days.

One will take office in approx 120 days.

If they’re not ready to deal with this type of situation now, then I have no confidence that they will be ready in Jan ‘09.

Now is a perfectly good time for them to be involved in an issue of this size.

There are no test runs when you become President.

There is no OTJ training or ramp up time.

“Ready on day one” is the way it works.

Maybe Sarah Palin can debate Obama.

He’s been running against her ever since she was added to the ticket.

“Craig: How is Obama an empty shell?! (Anyone’s America)

This article can explain it better than me.

Extracts from:

OBAMA IS A TRIUNPH OF STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE

… Even after more than a year of vigorous campaigning, it is impossible to know what he would actually do if elected. Not that he hasn’t told us, he has told us plenty, but he keeps telling us different, contradictory stuff. So what are people supposed to believe? Does he even know himself what he believes?

… Is he for unconditional talks with Iran, anywhere, anytime, or not? Does he want to pull out of Iraq regardless of what happens, or does it depend on circumstances? Is he for Nafta (North American Free Trade Agreement) or against it, or indeed free trade in general? Does he love business or hate it? Is Jerusalem to be undivided or separated? Does he respect the white grandma who raised him or despise her as a racist?

… Over the long campaigning months, his uplifting speeches and (rarer) debates and interviews have at different times adopted both sides of these questions, and many others, in what almost amounts to Orwellian doublespeak.

… Extraordinary oratory; flip-flopping policies; accomplishment-free; dodgy company. That to me is Obama. A handsome but empty shell which makes a pleasing noise, along the lines described by Saint Paul.

Read the complete article:

http://www.tallrite.com/IrishTimesColumns/IT-ObamaAnEmptyGong.htm

AA,

Tell us what you’ve seen with your own eyes.

Obama has been on every side of every issue.

He has offered nothing of substance whatsoever in his entire campaign.

Zero. Zip. Zilch.

Nada.

I’m absolutely stunned at some believing neither candidate should be present for this abomination Financial Rescue Plan. Are you forgetting your US Constitution?

Article I, Sect 9: no money can be drawn from the Treasury for this BS bailout except by lawful appropriations by the Congress. That’s why there has to be a vote to approve this in both chambers.

And some of you don’t want sitting Congressmen there because they’re campaigning for a new gig??

The whole thing is “political”. Their presence or absence will not change that. However this is one vote that a future POTUS can not afford to miss.

~~~

Anyone’s America: McCain has over two decades of a record in Congress to assess. Obama has the CAC, his IL Senate career… of which his records are not available as they’ve either destroyed them or make them unavailable… and 143 days in the Senate before he hit the road for a promotion.

He can speak for 5 minutes, wow you with his baritone, but say nothing. He straddles both sides of the fence at every opportunity in order not to take a firm stand.

He’s a broken clock… right a couple times out of a 24 hour period.

His judgment in associates, personal and business are all nefarious and shrouded in questionable ethics. But that’s okay… he just discards them.

His foundations lie in groups like ACORN… a branch of which is a housing organization that is part of the economic problem we had today.

He takes credit for bills passed that were wide bipartisan support, and had 1/4 of the Senate as co-sponsors. And he gets away with it because no one back checks the press anymore.

But I’ll agree… Obama’s no empty suit. It’s filled with secrets and Chicago political machine ethics. That suit espouses affirmative action policies at every turn, and wants to limit just how successful anyone can be. He is a candidate for POTUS in a socialist/Marxist suit…. hardly empty.

Someone should get Harry some Pepto.

I think he’s going to need it before this thing is through:

‘I should mention how glad my fellow Democrats and I were to have our nominee for president here to vote on these important bills. Senator Obama has come to work and taken tough stands. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Senator McCain,’ Reid said. ‘Perhaps taking tough stands on important issues is not part of Senator McCain’s campaign strategy. Perhaps he’s just too busy on the campaign trail to do his day job.’”

Congressional Democrats: Consistently Inconsistent.

Someone should get Harry some Pepto.

I think he’s going to need it before this thing is through:

‘I should mention how glad my fellow Democrats and I were to have our nominee for president here to vote on these important bills. Senator Obama has come to work and taken tough stands. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for Senator McCain,’ Reid said. ‘Perhaps taking tough stands on important issues is not part of Senator McCain’s campaign strategy. Perhaps he’s just too busy on the campaign trail to do his day job.’”

Congressional Democrats: Consistently Inconsistent.

Didn’t you state earlier they are both elected congressmen who should be continuing their day jobs since our tax dollars are paying for it? McCain even said in his speech at the RNC that both parties need to stand tough on important issues.

I honestly wish there was a system in place in this country which made the public understand all of the issues and who stands for what, and pass a test before they can vote. 50% of the people who will vote don’t really have a clue about the truths: they simply vote Rep or Dem, or who cuts more taxes for their social class. It’s absolutely retarded.

http://www.dontvote.org/

Let me get this Straight! There is someone on this blog that says Two U.S. Senators should stay away from their constitutional elected duties, because of their running for President. They would just be in the way? Now I’m scared, this country allows some one that uneducated and opinionated to ACTUALLY cast a ballot, Dear Lord come soon because were doomed, we can no longer even think that we are deep thinking people. We are more like sheepal following a phony shepherd.

Udder,

It’s shaping up just as I thought that it would.

Obie is a follower.

McCain is a leader, an old warrior, and a master at strategy.

Suspend the campaign.

Check.

Return to Washington DC and assume a role of leadership.

Check mate.

Mata,

You’ve still got the “Thread Nanny” title and the yardstick that came with it.

Thank goodnes, Aye…. I already mounted that gilded stick on the wall!

That link is a hoot, Udder. “Breaking News!” Obama shows up for work….

Udder,

It’s even better than I thought.

McCain is the one who called President Bush to get the ball rolling on their meeting tomorrow:

“I have spoken to Senator Obama and informed him of my decision and have asked him to join me,” McCain said in New York City Wednesday. “I am calling on the president to convene a meeting with the leadership from both houses of Congress, including Senator Obama and myself. It is time for both parties to come together to solve this problem.”

McCain: The Courage to Lead

Studying the comment section at No Quarter, some of the 42 % of the 18 million Hillary voters are saying that Obama is having a My Pet Goat moment. Ironic?

Anyone’s America,

I have pick-up this video just for you. Maybe you will see the light after listening to it.
DEAR MR OBAMA: WHO ARE YOU?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16aBNduAyQ4

After reading the talking points from Fit fit’s source, I’m a bit confused. Please explain why they are so sinister as to warrant a blog entry anywhere. Fit fit?

I think it is a good idea for John McCain to go back to Washington and work on this bill. He is a senator first and foremost. It really doesn’t matter to me one way or the other what his political motivations are as long as in the end, he does the “right” thing. The right thing is for him to honor first his obligations as a senator, and if the senators don’t believe that they are needed there, then why is the public paying them. And besides, I don’t think the public will be harmed if they postponed the debates for a week or so. After all, it can be said that “absence makes the heart go fonder.”

Anon, what you say makes no sense whatsoever… for many reasons.

1: The univ chancellor, Robert Khayat, said last year the costs were estimated to be between $2 and 2.5 mil. Now those costs have doubled?? And frankly, I’m having a hard time wondering why the costs are so high, unless it’s city law enforcement on overtime for security.

2: The Curb Event Center is a venue that seats 5900 people. This is peanuts when you consider huge concerts in 20-60K venues that are delayed and cancelled quite often during tours.

3: There is a big difference between “delay” and “cancel”. Most of the services are not paid in full up front… catering within the venue itself, parking, security, etal. What can be done is to move the event to another day if the venue schedule permits. Since most these venues are not booked 7 days a week, and a debate can easily occur on a weekday than a weekend, it’s unlikely this will be a problem.

4: The city is hardly “shut down” for a 5900 person event. Absurd. The Belmont Univ campus may shut down that day, but they can shut down another day instead. It’s impossible that a city the size of Nashville will “shut down” for an event this size. Hang… their local country stars will draw a bigger audience.

This is all must media hype to make it appear that McCain is insensitive to scheduling details of the debate. There will be very little money lost, and far larger events have been rescheduled in the real world.

Nope… didn’t think you were “attacking” me, Anon. Just don’t think what everyone is saying makes sense.

And my mea culpa here… picked up the “dateline” of Nashville as opposed to Oxford where Belmont is located. Oxford is a small town of about 19,000 people… not the size of Nashville. Duh…

But businesses will be open, taking advantage of the traffic for the event. And the event won’t be “blown off”, but rescheduled. Hopefully, anyway. There will be far more to “debate” once this financial rescue package is finalized.

And I must disagree… it is “right” to postpone and reschedule. So we’ll leave it at that.

Here’s the problem McCain has:

He has been impulsive and reactive the last month. If I were looking for a leader, I want someone who knows when to react and when to consult with people who know more. McCain has admitted that Economics isn’t his strong point. Which is fine, I’d rather have someone around who knows the limits of their knowledge. Sorry, being decisive on things that you don’t have a good understanding of strikes me as playing with fire at best, and Russian Roulette with all chambers but one loaded at worst.

Pivoting from the Fundamentals of the Economy are sound to this being such a disaster that only his personal Intervention can solve the problem will ring hollow with a number of people.

Choosing to not appear on Letterman because you have to get back to DC, then appearing on a news show a few blocks away at the exact same time he was to be taping on Letterman. That’s a serious unforced error.

I could go on and on. but the issue with McCain isn’t the base. It’s with the Independents. And his actions this week have alienated a lot of the independent voter, who are absolutely vital for McCain.

That’s the problem with Gambits. Sometimes you get nothing for the pawn.

Deb, regardless the debate is still on so it doesn’t really matter

Who is Obama going to debate?

I suggest Biden

Anon… INRE your comment:

I was merely posting information I saw from people in Oxford. And for a town that size, 5 million is a serious deal: not something you can just blow off.

You can forget about the money loss to the town of Oxford. It is all donated private funds.

The university had estimated the cost of the presidential debate to be up to $5 million, all of which came from private donations. There were no announcements about when the debate would be held if it were to be postponed.

Most of the major televisions networks and many print journalists had already arrived in Oxford by the time the news broke Wednesday.

As you can see, the town is already enjoying an economic boost with the press moving in, supporting local businesses such as restaurants and hotels.

Good for Oxford.

Anywho.. maybe Obama can debate against John McClane! I know that’s who I’m voting for!!

http://www.votejohnmcclane.com/