Comments on: Washington Times Calls Out McCain For Lying About Support For 1986 Immigration Legislation http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:21:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: zeezil http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-2/#comment-5064082 zeezil Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:13:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5064082 How in the world can the Republican Party get saddled with a nutcase whack-job who knows nothing about economics, is so anti-capitalist he uses "profit" as a term of derision, has never run a business or had any job outside of government, will raise taxes, is so stupid that he believes "stopping global warming" is worth destroying the American economy, won't drill ANWR to alleviate our energy deficit, won't appoint strict constructionist justices, won't protect marriage, would throttle free speech given another opportunity, hasn’t protected the borders in his 26 years in Congress, will give amnesty, citizenship, and a ‘key’ to our country to 20 million illegal aliens (god’s special children in his twisted mind), is beloved by the New York Times in addition to other liberal media, and lives in a delusionary world of suppressed rage and self-appointed war hero vanity? How in the world can the Republican Party get saddled with a nutcase whack-job who knows nothing about economics, is so anti-capitalist he uses “profit” as a term of derision, has never run a business or had any job outside of government, will raise taxes, is so stupid that he believes “stopping global warming” is worth destroying the American economy, won’t drill ANWR to alleviate our energy deficit, won’t appoint strict constructionist justices, won’t protect marriage, would throttle free speech given another opportunity, hasn’t protected the borders in his 26 years in Congress, will give amnesty, citizenship, and a ‘key’ to our country to 20 million illegal aliens (god’s special children in his twisted mind), is beloved by the New York Times in addition to other liberal media, and lives in a delusionary world of suppressed rage and self-appointed war hero vanity?

]]> By: biashawk http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5062848 biashawk Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:53:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5062848 Ok, this seems very biased. For one, give solid proof before making a claim. For instance, McCain was against the 1986 legislation? Ok then, show me the documents or videos that undeniably say so. Next, to #17. Zooey, I think your dad was trying to tell you that you insulted the way he thinks. Back to the political issue at hand, though. McCain is old, gotcha on that. But if you observe him in "action" and then take a look at someone who's been diagnosed with dementia by a TRAINED psychologist, you will find many differences. Q.E.D. McCain is not suffering dementia. Finally, to those who think illegal immigrants are not a big deal: THEY ARE STEALING YOUR JOBS. That's right, I'll say it again: THEY ARE STEALING YOUR JOBS. Just like the Irish immigrants of New York way back when immigration was our largest source of population, they are coming into the country and taking jobs for significantly lower wages than indigenous Americans can or will take. They are not bound or protected by US laws, so they can do this without issue. That's what the problem is, that's why it's such an issue. And I said it without attacking anyone or mudslinging. Reasonably yours, Biashawk Ok, this seems very biased. For one, give solid proof before making a claim. For instance, McCain was against the 1986 legislation? Ok then, show me the documents or videos that undeniably say so. Next, to #17. Zooey, I think your dad was trying to tell you that you insulted the way he thinks. Back to the political issue at hand, though. McCain is old, gotcha on that. But if you observe him in “action” and then take a look at someone who’s been diagnosed with dementia by a TRAINED psychologist, you will find many differences. Q.E.D. McCain is not suffering dementia. Finally, to those who think illegal immigrants are not a big deal: THEY ARE STEALING YOUR JOBS. That’s right, I’ll say it again: THEY ARE STEALING YOUR JOBS. Just like the Irish immigrants of New York way back when immigration was our largest source of population, they are coming into the country and taking jobs for significantly lower wages than indigenous Americans can or will take. They are not bound or protected by US laws, so they can do this without issue. That’s what the problem is, that’s why it’s such an issue. And I said it without attacking anyone or mudslinging.
Reasonably yours,
Biashawk

]]> By: Abu Ben Hussein Leporello http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061702 Abu Ben Hussein Leporello Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:55:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061702 John McCain; re-defining reality one flip-flop at a time! Vote for McInsane; Delusions you Can believe in! One ray of hope; when the Washington Times finally calls McLooneyTunes out on a Real Issue, there may Just be some hope for the MSM. Please note thought, I did say May! Impeach Pelosi, Cheney and Bush and Save the Constitution! John McCain; re-defining reality one flip-flop at a time! Vote for McInsane; Delusions you Can believe in!
One ray of hope; when the Washington Times finally calls McLooneyTunes out on a Real Issue, there may Just be some hope for the MSM. Please note thought, I did say May!
Impeach Pelosi, Cheney and Bush and Save the Constitution!

]]> By: DieNowForPeace http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061696 DieNowForPeace Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:53:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061696 <strong>He doesn't lie, he McForgets cause he's an cranky old piece of shit!!!!</strong> He doesn’t lie, he McForgets cause he’s an cranky old piece of shit!!!!

]]> By: Nevar http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061680 Nevar Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:08:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061680 We could retire the national debt within the first quarter. We could retire the national debt within the first quarter.

]]> By: Robt http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061592 Robt Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:35:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061592 Yep, He dealt with these problems for the last twenty something years. How do you think it got to the size of a problem it is today...? Yep,
He dealt with these problems for the last twenty something years. How do you think it got to the size of a problem it is today…?

]]> By: snicks http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061572 snicks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:50:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061572 In hindsight, I guess I do seem troll-ie. In hindsight, I guess I do seem troll-ie.

]]> By: snicks http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061570 snicks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:44:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061570 Roger gets in everyday...I get nothing, Awesome. Roger gets in everyday…I get nothing,

Awesome.

]]> By: snicks http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061568 snicks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:42:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061568 MSMSMSMSMSMSMSMMSMSMSS MSM=microship site mended MSMSMSMSMSMSMSMMSMSMSS

MSM=microship site mended

]]> By: snicks http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061566 snicks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:39:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061566 Everything I typed got McSlowed.... Everything I typed got McSlowed….

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061558 Zooey Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:31:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061558 Goodnight, FR. Goodnight, FR.

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061548 Freedom Rebel Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:19:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061548 Yes it did snicks. Time for me to turn in, good night everyone...;) Yes it did snicks. Time for me to turn in, good night everyone…;)

]]> By: Game of Life http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061546 Game of Life Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:18:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061546 Securing the southern border is fruitless and a waste of our money. Securing the southern border is fruitless and a waste of our money.

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061544 Freedom Rebel Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:15:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061544 I agree Zooey, I think he gave a perfectly accurate statement and he shouldn't feel any obligation to take it back. I agree Zooey, I think he gave a perfectly accurate statement and he shouldn’t feel any obligation to take it back.

]]> By: snicks http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061542 snicks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:14:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061542 So, did the "swiftboating" term come from the Kerry debacle? Hadn't heard of it before then. I babysit for a friend, who is hard-core republican. (And I am in my 30's...teaching requires external money endeavours. I'm not a child, for the record.) I think she is an original republican...she's alright with gay marriage. Her gay neighbors babysat her kid before me, but he's HIV + so, I'm taking the reins. I have some hope. So, did the “swiftboating” term come from the Kerry debacle? Hadn’t heard of it before then.

I babysit for a friend, who is hard-core republican. (And I am in my 30’s…teaching requires external money endeavours. I’m not a child, for the record.) I think she is an original republican…she’s alright with gay marriage. Her gay neighbors babysat her kid before me, but he’s HIV + so, I’m taking the reins.

I have some hope.

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061540 Freedom Rebel Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:12:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061540 Snicks they did have better written articles out there. I posted one this morning on the Think Fast Thread this morning on the issue. It looks like as Zooey said it was thrown together. Snicks they did have better written articles out there. I posted one this morning on the Think Fast Thread this morning on the issue. It looks like as Zooey said it was thrown together.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061538 Zooey Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:11:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061538 I don't think what Gen Clark said was out of line at all. I think it was perfectly sensible -- and true. That's what the quoted former-military guys seemed to be upset about. It's a fine line to tread, and I think Clark handled himself well. I don’t think what Gen Clark said was out of line at all. I think it was perfectly sensible — and true. That’s what the quoted former-military guys seemed to be upset about.

It’s a fine line to tread, and I think Clark handled himself well.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061526 Zooey Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:08:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061526 Goodnight, Jane! Take care! Goodnight, Jane! Take care!

]]> By: snicks http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061524 snicks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:07:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061524 Sad part it, it's what's on the front page for Yahoo users. And I believe there are plenty, myself obviously inculded. Beating the dead horse, MSM stinks. But this article struck me as the horses ass of journalistic merit. Fortunately, I get my news elsewhere. Sad part it, it’s what’s on the front page for Yahoo users. And I believe there are plenty, myself obviously inculded.

Beating the dead horse, MSM stinks. But this article struck me as the horses ass of journalistic merit. Fortunately, I get my news elsewhere.

]]> By: Freedom Rebel http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/comment-page-1/#comment-5061522 Freedom Rebel Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:07:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/30/mccain-immigration-washington-times/#comment-5061522 #24 snicks Says: <em>Sorry, I should have stated my point with the link: I equate this to the media doing a non-reporting (akin to the non-apology) piece. A bit of this and that, containing words and phrases that are meant to baffle and confuse the reader with run-on sentences and ambiguous ideas. I digress….</em> Good evening Snicks ;) The media has been giving John McCain a free pass through this whole campaign and many people are getting sick of it. I think they should attack his campaign platform or call it into question. That is nothing compared to the swiftboating lies they pulled on Kerry. They lied about Kerry, this is only questioning McCain's military experience. That his faulty support of the Iraq war and President Bush gives rise to questioning his ability to lead a nation. #24 snicks Says:

Sorry, I should have stated my point with the link: I equate this to the media doing a non-reporting (akin to the non-apology) piece. A bit of this and that, containing words and phrases that are meant to baffle and confuse the reader with run-on sentences and ambiguous ideas.

I digress….

Good evening Snicks ;)

The media has been giving John McCain a free pass through this whole campaign and many people are getting sick of it.

I think they should attack his campaign platform or call it into question. That is nothing compared to the swiftboating lies they pulled on Kerry. They lied about Kerry, this is only questioning McCain’s military experience. That his faulty support of the Iraq war and President Bush gives rise to questioning his ability to lead a nation.

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