comment #1

Indeed says ...

And I bet that a certain sector of the public actually think that electing Obama will bring renewed hope and change.

Its a two way street. Both candidates are horrible, just in different ways. Its like trying to decide between being exposed to anthrax or sarin. Either way youre going to probably end up dead.

comment #2

Joshua Mooney says ...

Wait, seriously? That's a legit ad? I don't believe it. I can't, really. That's a parody, right? If not, it's flat-out "Damien: Omen III" shit. I must have missed something. I'll go back and find out it's from "The Onion" or summink, yeah?

comment #3

Mgmax says ...

I want change! In fact, I want New Change with extra Changitol!

You let me know if you get any change beyond a new set of US attorneys investigating Chicago city and county government.

comment #4

quitstaringatme says ...

I can't believe Moses is endorsing McCain! First Britney and Paris, now history's greatest Jew?! What a boon for his campaign.

comment #5

TheCahuengaKid says ...

Er...did they purchase the rights to use that clip from DeMille's "The Ten Commandments"? Call me crazy, but I have a feeling Heston might have backed Obaba - given Heston's impressive civil rights cred.

comment #6

George Prager says ...

This is funny. The HIlton family has donated lots of $$ to the McCain campaign, so naturally, they are pissed that their candidate has thrown Paris under the bus.

http://www.eisenstadtgroup.com/2008/07/31/paris-hiltons-family-fuming-at-mccain-campaign/

comment #7

PoisonSkin says ...

he's just to darn thin to be president.

comment #8

George Prager says ...

And apparently, those easygoing days of unlimited press access is over. The Straight Talk Express has turned into the "Loose Talk is Noose Talk" Express.

comment #9

Edward says ...

This is good comedy. It's obvious McCain has nothing of substance to offer, so instead they resort to attacks. Oh, wait...McCain wants to expand oil drilling. That'll lower the gas prices...after his dead.

comment #10

Joshua Mooney says ...

Okay, it's a legit ad? Wow, so it's totally playing into the born-again idea, somehow based on Scripture, of Satan coming to earth in the guise of a U.S. President. That's a real fear-slash-invitation to the Rapture for these people. I'm still waiting to learn that this is a parody. Otherwise, to paraphrase Spinal Tap: "None more lower."

comment #11

Indeed says ...

Edward, although I dont agree with McCain on pretty much anything, I think its very safe to say that expanding domestic drilling will indeed lead to lower prices at the pump in the short term.

Case in point, take a look at the nosedive the price of oil did after Bush lifted the executive ban.

For further proof, take a look at what happened when Mexico locked in all their future contracts at (I believe) around $130 or so.

Gotta love speculation.

comment #12

dinther says ...

"Both candidates are horrible, just in different ways."

Indeed, are you joking? Obama is a "horrible" candidate? By what norm or standard? Or is your world-view so dark and jaded that you believe that any candidate for President would be horrible? Why are you so angry and bleak?

It is remarkable that some, so desperate to find fault in everyone, based upon their own failures in life and their latent anger at anything that aspires for something better, will just spout off tourettes-addled, derisive ad homs at Obama merely because he is effective at communicating his message and is likeable. If you would stop for a moment, take a breath, and examine his approach or his thinking, I'm not sure there's much to hate.

A good example would be looking at his recently-released law school examinations he gave, and his comments upon what he believed to be a model answer. What you would see is no demagogue or pie-eyed idealist, but a pragmatist who is able to grasp several sides of complex issues. He understands nuance. And people who practice law and have more than a superficial understanding of Con law will tell you that he gets it. He understands the limitations of Government within a democratic republic.

Yeah you can prattle on about how he has not been in Washington for 30 years, blah blah blah. But the dude is sharp. Based upon your past posts, I don't think you're a dummy either. So, Indeed, rather than swallow whole the caricatures propounded by the open-mouth-breathing set, do a little independent thinking and keep an open mind. You might actually like the guy.

comment #13

D.Z. says ...

Indeed: "And I bet that a certain sector of the public actually think that electing Obama will bring renewed hope and change."

Well we can expect more hope and change from him than McSame, anyway.

Mgmax: "You let me know if you get any change beyond a new set of US attorneys investigating Chicago city and county government."

I know a guy in Alaska who can sell you a bridge to nowhere, if you do some favors for his son.

comment #14

Midwest Doug says ...

This cannot possibly be an ad organized and paid for the best group of political message marketers in the United States. All this does is give Obama more face time and more exposure.

I suppose the McCainers are trying to soften Obama with these body blows, then will come in hard with strong negative campaigning closer to the election. I just can't believe these ads have any traction at all. Negative ads work when they scare voters from voting for a candidate, not when they give him backhanded compliments.

comment #15

bmcintire says ...

I just watched a clip of McCain's most recent "town hall" where he was asked why, in 1983(?), he voted against making MLK Jr.'s birthday a national holiday. His response, beaming with pride, was "Because I was wrong."
Well, John, I'm so happy that you can admit it now, but why did you vote that way back then? Did you consciously think "I am going to do the wrong thing and vote against this" or did some other, darker thought cross your mind?

I'm growing more and more disgusted with this guy - and I used to actually like him.

comment #16

D.Z. says ...

What I think is dumb is comparing Obama to a guy who did lead, and then asking if he can also lead.

comment #17

Alan Cerny says ...

I think McCain should finally pull Bruce Willis's watch out of his ass and check the time. His time = passed. What a pathetic ad. You know, if you just CALL the guy all this sexual tension could be diffused, John.

comment #18

Ogami Itto says ...

So is Team McCain suggesting that Obama is the Anti-Christ or the Jewish Messiah? I'm confused.

comment #19

Ogami Itto says ...

Also, that political ad is most probably a hoax/parody. There was no "I'm John McCain and I approved this message" at the end of the video.

comment #20

D.Z. says ...

Ogami: Nope, it's really from McCain's camp. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080801/ap_on_el_pr/mccain_web_ad

comment #21

Joshua Mooney says ...

Yeah, Ogami Itto, you're no doubt right. There's an on-screen graphic ("I'm John McCain I support this") but no "Mac" voice. In retrospect, clearly a joke, but so close to realiity that we might be excused for being fooled (ahem...). You know, like "Spinal Tap"? Actually I never got how anyone could be fooled by "Spinal Tap." Takes all kinds, though, don't it?

"Ogami Itto"? That's ...a Jewish name, isn't it?

comment #22

dre says ...

Dinther said it...wowsers.

comment #23

George Prager says ...

What do you call a Japanese Jew?

Sosumi.

comment #24

Joshua Mooney says ...

Yes, Dinther "said it," and he's quite correct, but why does it fucking need to be said at all? This is how fascism triumphs, traditionally: it puts people who are correct and justified and right on the defensive. And then it goes from there. Hello? Fucking history! Obama is young, fit, smart, progressive, caring, compassionate, exciting, popular, full of great ideas, already a symbol of what this country could be in the 21st century-- so what can these assholes do but turn it ALL against him? And baldly, brazenly, cynically, disengenously say that all those fine attributes are not fine but are in fact are wrong and evil? What choice do they have? The strategy is laughable, and if I werent such a hard-bitten realist, I'd be laughing. Instead, I am depressed, because these cunts might just pull it off. Also, I'm starting to get pissed. "This will not stand," as Dana Carvey said.

comment #25

Indeed says ...

dinther,

I know its easier for you to see anyone who doesnt get on their knees and bow towards St. Obama as dark, jaded, or one of many other adjectives folks like yourselves tend to throw out in similar situations.

I dont care that the man hasnt been in Washington for 30 years. I wouldnt care if he had been there for less than 4 years.

Failures in life? For someone who in the very same sentence condemns "ad hominem attacks" thats pretty ironic.

Whats funny about your post is that you try to convince me that hes right for POTUS because hes a likable guy who speaks well. Im wondering how low the bar is in your mind if thats your main selling point on the man. Yeah, hes a great speaker. I think its great that he has directly or indirectly gotten more people to care about this election in a long time. As a black (well, 1/2 black man) I also gotta admit that I just like the idea of a black man being the frontrunner for the most powerful man in the world.

I just dont agree with his politics, and (as I work in finance) I think from an economical standpoint he is going to do much more harm than good. Although to be fair, folks like Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon support him, so maybe Im in the wrong on this one (or maybe its because Im not a gazillionaire like the aforementioned folks).

The fact that you cant understand/appreciate that and automatically assume I watch too much Fox News...well it looks like Im not the one whos in need of much more independent thinking.

comment #26

Indeed says ...

D.Z.: "Well we can expect more hope and change from him than McSame, anyway. "

I agree. So whats your point?

comment #27

DarthCorleone says ...

Sorry, guys, it's not a joke. It's on the front page of John McCain's official website.

comment #28

D.Z. says ...

Indeed: My point is that he's got potential, and not just more-of-the-same.

comment #29

Mgmax says ...

"I know a guy in Alaska who can sell you a bridge to nowhere, if you do some favors for his son."

Hopefully he'll be out of the Senate soon, and in court not long after.

I have no interest in defending corrupt pols of either party.

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