Comments on: McCain Campaign Cites McCain’s Lawyer As An ‘Objective Observer’ To Vouch For McCain http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:01:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: MapleStreet http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275761 MapleStreet Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:58:11 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275761 Mr. Lawyer, can you define conflict of interest ? Even at that, I have to admit, that from the start I've wondered if this could be a neocon swiftboating of McCain. (NOTE: I do NOT support McCain). If so, this could be a combination of a swiftboating similar to what happened last time in SC, Additionally, the appearance in the NYT gives the appearance of a "false flag" attack. Mr. Lawyer, can you define conflict of interest ?

Even at that, I have to admit, that from the start I’ve wondered if this could be a neocon swiftboating of McCain. (NOTE: I do NOT support McCain).

If so, this could be a combination of a swiftboating similar to what happened last time in SC, Additionally, the appearance in the NYT gives the appearance of a “false flag” attack.

]]> By: Doc Rock http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275466 Doc Rock Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:47:05 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275466 Couldn't they get a testimonial from his mommy? Couldn’t they get a testimonial from his mommy?

]]> By: Xisithrus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275449 Xisithrus Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:09:46 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275449 So, lawyers will basically hide the truth thru rhetoric if paid? Isnt this like selling your soul and using objectivity as rational for doing so? And by objectivity does this mean, as I suppose, rhetoric? Or relativity? So, lawyers will basically hide the truth thru rhetoric if paid?

Isnt this like selling your soul and using objectivity as rational for doing so?

And by objectivity does this mean, as I suppose, rhetoric? Or relativity?

]]> By: Xisithrus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275448 Xisithrus Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:03:57 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275448 Thank your for your realistic truth, Rehbok. I think that our government, due to its high amount of lawyer lobbyists, lawyer congressman, lawyer senators, is that we now have is a consortium of rhetoric and intentionally complex legislation meant to confuse and obfuscate. Would I be correct in that opinion? Thank your for your realistic truth, Rehbok.

I think that our government, due to its high amount of lawyer lobbyists, lawyer congressman, lawyer senators, is that we now have is a consortium of rhetoric and intentionally complex legislation meant to confuse and obfuscate.

Would I be correct in that opinion?

]]> By: rehbock http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275447 rehbock Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:55:50 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275447 As a lawyer I know I can be objective. As long as the object I've got pays the fee. As a lawyer I know I can be objective. As long as the object I’ve got pays the fee.

]]> By: Marie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275425 Marie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:31:02 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275425 Some pundits can portray this as a sex scandal, but it is a scandal about McCain's lack of ethics, integrity and honesty. His character flaws, coupled with a quick temper, are enough to make any voter think twice before voting for him. He would bring us another round of Bush years. Some pundits can portray this as a sex scandal, but it is a scandal about McCain’s lack of ethics, integrity and honesty.
His character flaws, coupled with a quick temper, are enough to make any voter think twice before voting for him.
He would bring us another round of Bush years.

]]> By: This Machine Kills Fascists http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-2/#comment-4275394 This Machine Kills Fascists Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:11:36 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275394 Another "objective observer" cited elsewhere in that thing quoted above was... Sean Hannity. Yeah, he's objective, in that he always HAS an objective... Another “objective observer” cited elsewhere in that thing quoted above was…

Sean Hannity.

Yeah, he’s objective, in that he always HAS an objective…

]]> By: pete http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275375 pete Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:18:10 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275375 Comment by Arn Gunnutes — February 21, 2008 @ 8:59 pm Give 'em heck, Arn. It's not my style, but, it gets their attention. Comment by Arn Gunnutes — February 21, 2008 @ 8:59 pm

Give ‘em heck, Arn. It’s not my style, but, it gets their attention.

]]> By: jonny http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275359 jonny Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:55:04 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275359 Are Mr. Magoo's fellow GOPers behind this?: http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/02/21/timing-sourcing-suggest-gop-behind-mccain-smear/">http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/02/21/timing-sourcing-suggest-gop-behind-mccain-smear/ Are Mr. Magoo’s fellow GOPers behind this?:

http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/02/21/timing-sourcing-suggest-gop-behind-mccain-smear/“>http://www.pensitoreview.com/2008/02/21/timing-sourcing-suggest-gop-behind-mccain-smear/

]]> By: pete http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275357 pete Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:52:25 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275357 And expressing support for Republicriminals makes one look smart? LOL! And expressing support for Republicriminals makes one look smart? LOL!

]]> By: lm945 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275348 lm945 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:26:57 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275348 If the only source they could cite was one of their own lackeys, one can't help but wonder how serious this revelation really is. TPM, keep digging. If the only source they could cite was one of their own lackeys, one can’t help but wonder how serious this revelation really is.

TPM, keep digging.

]]> By: Jackie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275346 Jackie Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:23:49 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275346 Its most important that people understand Republicans can do what ever they want and it's not bad or a problem. Now it's more important to attack Bill Clinton for his sin. Look at all the GOP Law Makers who have had affairs, molested children, looked for sex in the men's room and hire prostitutes as they represent American Christian, Moral and Family Values for the United States. McCain can do what ever he wants he's a Republican but we don't Bill Clinton should be forgiven. Bill Clinton is only useful when our Government needs someone to help the American people. No body said a word about the affair Bush had as Governor of Texas and the lady was going to file a complaint but was found dead. It's better that the Media not talk about the sins or crimes of any Republican just push the headlines with lies about all the Democrats. Its most important that people understand Republicans can do what ever they want and it’s not bad or a problem. Now it’s more important to attack Bill Clinton for his sin. Look at all the GOP Law Makers who have had affairs, molested children, looked for sex in the men’s room and hire prostitutes as they represent American Christian, Moral and Family Values for the United States. McCain can do what ever he wants he’s a Republican but we don’t Bill Clinton should be forgiven. Bill Clinton is only useful when our Government needs someone to help the American people. No body said a word about the affair Bush had as Governor of Texas and the lady was going to file a complaint but was found dead. It’s better that the Media not talk about the sins or crimes of any Republican just push the headlines with lies about all the Democrats.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275345 Zooey Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:23:16 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275345 Live blogging of the CNN Democrat debate on <a href="http://tpzoo.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">TheZoo</a>. Live blogging of the CNN Democrat debate on TheZoo.

]]> By: Merlin http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275341 Merlin Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:16:20 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275341 Comment by bilbobaggins — February 21, 2008 @ 7:55 pm <em>The only way he is a front runner is because he’s running in front of the Bush Bus which is threatening to run him over at any minute.</em> LOL...Beautiful! What a visual that is! Comment by bilbobaggins — February 21, 2008 @ 7:55 pm

The only way he is a front runner is because he’s running in front of the Bush Bus which is threatening to run him over at any minute.

LOL…Beautiful! What a visual that is!

]]> By: Merlin http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275338 Merlin Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:12:55 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275338 Comment by bilbobaggins — February 21, 2008 @ 8:03 pm If this works out as you opine, and he rallies the base around him, it does the reverse for the rest of the people watching. It will be a case of winning the battle and losing the war. The fodder in this story will be a terrible stain on the idea that he is a clean and admirable man. Straight talk Express?? Out the window to every one but the 26%ers. Comment by bilbobaggins — February 21, 2008 @ 8:03 pm

If this works out as you opine, and he rallies the base around him, it does the reverse for the rest of the people watching. It will be a case of winning the battle and losing the war.

The fodder in this story will be a terrible stain on the idea that he is a clean and admirable man. Straight talk Express?? Out the window to every one but the 26%ers.

]]> By: Xisithrus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275335 Xisithrus Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:07:50 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275335 Lawyer, Liar they sound much the same. Lawyer, Liar they sound much the same.

]]> By: Merlin http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275334 Merlin Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:06:15 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275334 Comment by bilbobaggins — February 21, 2008 @ 7:58 pm <em>Can you imagine how his patriotic kids feel about his blowing that much of their inheritance. They must really be pissed.</em> I doubt they will be unhappy. The emotional reward will be huge, and the fact that they are related to a man who ran for President will be a huge reward. And I doubt they will ever hurt for money. This is not middle or lower class existence here. Comment by bilbobaggins — February 21, 2008 @ 7:58 pm

Can you imagine how his patriotic kids feel about his blowing that much of their inheritance. They must really be pissed.

I doubt they will be unhappy. The emotional reward will be huge, and the fact that they are related to a man who ran for President will be a huge reward. And I doubt they will ever hurt for money. This is not middle or lower class existence here.

]]> By: bilbobaggins http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275333 bilbobaggins Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:05:30 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275333 <em>They leave out the major detail that this poll is of TEXANS ONLY. (And they call the MSM “liberal”!) Comment by Keith</em> This is so typical of how the right operates. Cherry pick and skirt just this side of actually lying. It's no wonder their party is dying. People are sick to death with this kind of shit. They leave out the major detail that this poll is of TEXANS ONLY. (And they call the MSM “liberal”!)
Comment by Keith

This is so typical of how the right operates. Cherry pick and skirt just this side of actually lying. It’s no wonder their party is dying. People are sick to death with this kind of shit.

]]> By: bilbobaggins http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275332 bilbobaggins Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:03:39 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275332 <em>McCain SHOULD BE DAMNED GRATEFUL The New York Times DIDN’T BREAK THIS STORY when he first declared himself a candidate last year in December 2007 or later this year during the General Election, and sunk his “Good Ship Lollipop” and saluted him with “So Long, SUCKER!” Comment by raymundohpl </em> That's what makes me so suspicious about this story. We all know that the NYT IS NOT in any way a liberal paper. And they sat on this story for a very long time. And now McPander is using the story to get the sympathy vote from the right wingers. He's also using it as a way to get some more cash in his coffers. He had to know that every one of those charges the NYT made against him would come out some time in the campaign. So he has the NYT write this hit piece so it will all get out now and be forgotten in the general. Plus he has the added benefit of rallying the righties around him. I smell a rat. McCain SHOULD BE DAMNED GRATEFUL The New York Times DIDN’T BREAK THIS STORY when he first declared himself a candidate last year in December 2007 or later this year during the General Election, and sunk his “Good Ship Lollipop” and saluted him with “So Long, SUCKER!”
Comment by raymundohpl

That’s what makes me so suspicious about this story. We all know that the NYT IS NOT in any way a liberal paper. And they sat on this story for a very long time. And now McPander is using the story to get the sympathy vote from the right wingers. He’s also using it as a way to get some more cash in his coffers. He had to know that every one of those charges the NYT made against him would come out some time in the campaign. So he has the NYT write this hit piece so it will all get out now and be forgotten in the general. Plus he has the added benefit of rallying the righties around him. I smell a rat.

]]> By: Keith http://thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/comment-page-1/#comment-4275330 Keith Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:02:07 +0000 http://edit.thinkprogress.org/2008/02/21/davis-disclose-bennett/#comment-4275330 CNN's ticker during The Situation Room and Lou Dobbs said "poll shows McCain over Obama 52%-44% and McCain over Clinton 55%-42%. They leave out the major detail that this poll is of TEXANS ONLY. (And they call the MSM "liberal"!) CNN’s ticker during The Situation Room and Lou Dobbs said “poll shows McCain over Obama 52%-44% and McCain over Clinton 55%-42%.

They leave out the major detail that this poll is of TEXANS ONLY. (And they call the MSM “liberal”!)

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