McCain Denoucnes Pitchfork-Wavers

[Spells]

Good for him, this took some spine:
http://www.time-blog.com/swampland/2008 ... kwave.html

Here in Lakeville, the traveling press was pretty sure we'd see more of the kind of vicious anti-Obama attitude that's becoming a hallmark of McCain rallies of late.

As the town hall started, McCain was off with more pep than usual. Making the same old jokes, but with energy that reminded us of "the old McCain." But would he use his power for good or evil? An audience member teed up a great big softball that could totally hit a dark side home run, asking, "We want you to fight at your next debate... we want to see s REAL fight at the debate, we want a STRONG leader for the next four years." That is Minnesota nice for "RevWrightACORNAyers," etc.

But then something weird happens: He acknowledges the "energy" people have been showing at rallies, and how glad he is that people are excited. But, he says, "I respect Sen. Obama and his accomplishments." People booed at the mention of his name. McCain, visibly angry, stopped them: "I want EVERYONE to be respectful, and lets make sure we are."

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It's also tactically smart, since strategists have pointed out that undecided independents don't exactly empathize with angry mobs.

[rightisright]

It's so true. Because we really have nothing to fear of an Obama presidency.

I'm pretty sure my guns will be OK, my taxes won't go up and Obama will be a great ambassador of peace to the world. Most terrorists will probably be happy that there is someone in office they can talk to.

I mean, I want McCain to win and all, but Obama won't be that bad. Maybe it's time we join the rest of the civilized world and give socialism a chance.

[Jered]

It's so true. Because we really have nothing to fear of an Obama presidency.

I'm pretty sure my guns will be OK, my taxes won't go up and Obama will be a great ambassador of peace to the world. Most terrorists will probably be happy that there is someone in office they can talk to.

I mean, I want McCain to win and all, but Obama won't be that bad. Maybe it's time we join the rest of the civilized world and give socialism a chance.

I'll believe that when I shit a rainbow colored unicorn that can sing kumbaya.

[308Mike]

It's so true. Because we really have nothing to fear of an Obama presidency.

I'm pretty sure my guns will be OK, my taxes won't go up and Obama will be a great ambassador of peace to the world. Most terrorists will probably be happy that there is someone in office they can talk to.

I mean, I want McCain to win and all, but Obama won't be that bad. Maybe it's time we join the rest of the civilized world and give socialism a chance.

Did you start some new medications or something?

[The Quiet Man]

Yeah, sorry, but I tried the kool-aid and it gave me the runs. Gonna have to pass this time. No thanks, keep the change.

Besides, if I wanted to live in a socialist paradise there are plenty of countries for me to choose from that have been running that game for quite a while.

[rightisright]

Ok, I thought y'all knew me well enough that I didn't have to add a sarc tag!

[cu74]

Ok, I thought y'all knew me well enough that I didn't have to add a sarc tag!

As I was reading down through the posts, I had decided to ask if you were being sarcastic, (just to confirm). You beat me to it - thanks.

There are a bunch of folks here who didn't migrate over from That Other Forum. Not all of them are familiar with the Usual Suspects, and some have tried to reinvent themselves with new monickers (Eugene comes to mind ).

[Jered]

I got the same avatar and the same handle.

[308Mike]

Ok, I thought y'all knew me well enough that I didn't have to add a sarc tag!

WE know, but not everyone reading this forum is that familiar with you, so to be on the safe side for those not regularly in tune, I made the comment about your meds.

[Aglifter]

Beside, McCain has more in common, politically, w. the Damn Communist that he does w. most of the crowd...