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October 07, 2008

Campaign pals: Crist, Palin, Martinez

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Gov. Charlie Crist and Sen. Mel Martinez are accompanying Gov. Sarah Palin on her two-day Florida trip. In this AP photo, they board a plane after the rally in Clearwater. The trio was in Jacksonville this morning, and now Palin is headed to Pensacola. (more photos below)

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Won't Charlie's "fiancee" get jealous?

B. Hussein Obama in '08

gD America! Obama, Biden, Wright, Ayers, Rezko, Father Pfleger in ’08!

Obama’s Birth in Kenya

(Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania – 10/06/08) - Philip J. Berg, Esquire, the Attorney who filed suit against Barack H. Obama challenging Senator Obama’s lack of “qualifications” to serve as President of the United States, announced today that Obama and Democratic National Committee [DNC] filed a Joint Motion for Protective Order to Stay Discovery Pending a Decision on the Motion to Dismiss (which was) filed on 09/24/08.

While legal, Berg stated he is “outraged as this is another attempt to hide the truth from the public; it is obvious that documents do not exist to prove that Obama is qualified to be President.” The case is Berg v. Obama, No. 08-cv-04083.

Their joint motion indicates a concerted effort to avoid the truth by attempting to delay the judicial process, although legal, by not resolving the issue presented: that is, whether Barack Obama meets the qualifications to be President.

It is obvious that Obama was born in Kenya and does not meet the “qualifications” to be President of the United States pursuant to our United States Constitution. Obama cannot produce a certified copy of his “Vault” [original long version] Birth Certificate from Hawaii because it does not exist.

http://www.obamacrimes.com/

Obama’s Birth in Kenya

(Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania – 10/06/08) - Philip J. Berg, Esquire, the Attorney who filed suit against Barack H. Obama challenging Senator Obama’s lack of “qualifications” to serve as President of the United States, announced today that Obama and Democratic National Committee [DNC] filed a Joint Motion for Protective Order to Stay Discovery Pending a Decision on the Motion to Dismiss (which was) filed on 09/24/08.

While legal, Berg stated he is “outraged as this is another attempt to hide the truth from the public; it is obvious that documents do not exist to prove that Obama is qualified to be President.” The case is Berg v. Obama, No. 08-cv-04083.

Their joint motion indicates a concerted effort to avoid the truth by attempting to delay the judicial process, although legal, by not resolving the issue presented: that is, whether Barack Obama meets the qualifications to be President.

It is obvious that Obama was born in Kenya and does not meet the “qualifications” to be President of the United States pursuant to our United States Constitution. Obama cannot produce a certified copy of his “Vault” [original long version] Birth Certificate from Hawaii because it does not exist.

http://www.obamacrimes.com/

she is so not hot.

look at those knees. frigging pointy

12:57 is an idiot.

I told Sarah she had to pay taxes on those kids' travel expenses. Oops. Seems as though Sarah can't follow directions.

What does Sarah have against paying her fair share? Why does Sarah resort to acting like the "welfare moms" of the world that she's against?

'Mo, Scary, and That Other Guy That Nobody Liked.

Jerome Corsi accuses Barack of being a secret Muslim, boiling with black rage who is unfit for presidency.

http://www.beersteak.com/politics/jerome-corsianti-obama-author-busted-kenya/

1:10 I'll have to skip that one - trying to make a mortgage payment here.

this picture could have been taken 4 years from now at the unemployment office.

Why is Carole on stage??? She isn't the popular Florida politician recruited to help Palin gain votes.

Palin's husband is not on stage.

Martinez's wife is not on stage.

And, Charlie's lame "love you baby" at the Clearwater rally was very awkward and weird.

Together they remind me of my favorite dessert.

Baked Alaska.

Palin is doing her job - stirring up the racial bigots in Florida. Of course you have to go to the Washington Post to read about it. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/06/AR2008100602935.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns

"Worse, Palin's routine attacks on the media have begun to spill into ugliness. In Clearwater, arriving reporters were greeted with shouts and taunts by the crowd of about 3,000. Palin then went on to blame Katie Couric's questions for her "less-than-successful interview with kinda mainstream media." At that, Palin supporters turned on reporters in the press area, waving thunder sticks and shouting abuse. Others hurled obscenities at a camera crew. One Palin supporter shouted a racial epithet at an African American sound man for a network and told him, "Sit down, boy."

Where's the "first dude" of Alaska?

Does he have "kid duty"? poor schmuck. and here I thought he was a proud Alaskan man.

I wonder if Charlie said "no kids on flights with me"

He's not too fond of the little ones.


1:35 I had heard rumors to that effect, but I didn't know it was true. So the Neo-Cons have become the Neo-Nazis, trying to stifle free speech. This sure isn't going to play well for the McCain campaign.

Susan S I read the article; Palin's behavior is absolutely inexcusable! I really don't know what to say. If Republicans don't abandon this fascist road-show, then they have lost all claim to be decent human beings. We absolutely don't need people like that in power, and that includes that angry little Napoleon McCain, who probably put her up to it.

Well what do you know...the great and wise Susan S doesn't think anyone should comment or ask questions about Obama's multiple ties to controversial people.

a. As a member of Rev. Wright's church for 20+ years he had no idea that he had said such hateful things about America...give me a break.

b. He didn't know anything about who Bill Ayers was....he just penned a small piece for his book and sat on a board or two with him....

c. Tony Rezko....need I really explain this one?

The list goes on....but if any of this makes you wonder about his decision-making ability, you are a racist, bigot, or just plain stupid...right Susan?

How many costume changes does she do in this show?

What about Palin's ties to controversial people? This lady is a disgrace and so are the Republicans that put her up to it. If you notice, they're sending her to the most Consertative towns in Florida because they know that crap won't play in towns like Tallahassee. Gov. Crist better watch out because he will be the next Republican Floridians vote out of office.

It looks like other than AJS, Republicans are not willing to take a public stand in support of their candidates and their swiftboating, lies and racist behavior. Well, all you GOP who aren't rushing to defend their actions, I hope you will consider voting for Barack Obama and free speech and open media on Nov 4th. Thanks.

Dear 1:48 p.m.,

The Republicans will lose all right to power in about 29 days when they gloriously lose the entire election. Until then, let them vent about how everything is someone else's fault.

PS Palin laughably calls herself Barracuda and Pit Bull. Obama was never afraid to go on admittedly conservative talk shows like O'Reilly and didn't try to blame the moderator when he was asked tough or even hostile questions. Of course he didn't have to; he handled them quite well.

This is the kind of person I want to lead us out of our quagmire. A self-made man, not a trust fund wimp. Not afraid to confront an enemy on his own turf, and doesn't need to make excuses for his behavior becasue he consistently does the right thing.

Thank you for proving my point 2:07...I doubt his abilities therefore I am racist and a liar. Good campaign strategy...

You have no doubt earned your pay from the campaign today....

Crist thoughts..I should have been in the VP role instead of this ditz!

2:14 AJS, I was refering to the racism, bigotry, and slimy tactics that were condoned and even encouraged at the Palin rallies. Probably you didn't read the article, because you're afraid to discover that your own party is acting like a bunch of schoolyard skinheads. Judging by your prior post, which just repeats a lot of the same lies that Palin is selling; if the jackboot fits...

So by making a joke at the expense of the mainstream media she was really telling people to attack the media there?? Really??? That's a little far-fetched...Of course, I also have trouble believing anything that is stamped by the WaPo. Suggesting that Rev Wright and Bill Ayers connections should be looked into is racist?? Really???

Unlike you liberals, I actually read material objectively and then come to my own conclusion about who is writing it and what they actually wrote.....

objectively? (snort)

Daw gone it Sarah, you're such a dingbat. Would have voted for John but for you. Is there such a thing as an Alaska Valley girl? Seward's folly has become McCain's folly. Really too bad.

So in recent rallies for McCain-Palin, their supporters have labels Obama as a "terrorist" and said he committed "treason". These are on video. And no response from the candidates? Silence implies acceptance. With these instances it is not a far stretch to believe the report of "kill him". I'm not ready to swallow that yet, but the other two Obama shout-outs are worrisome enough.

Do they not understand what they are doing? There are radicals everywhere, in every religion, in every country. They are inciting, intentionally or unintentionally, potential violence with the smear campaign. If McCain has any honor at all left - and I do believe he had it at one time - he will stop the smears after seeing these reports and the reactions of his unbalanced supporters. Run your normal smears, financial, etc. that we always see, but quit attempting to link the man to terrorists - something that is very questionable to say the lest - and thereby imply that he himself is a terrorist. In this post 9-11 age that is simply not responsible or safe.

2:50,

Following your "silence implies acceptance" logic. Sen Obama stood by for 20+ years while Rev. Wright blasted this country and said nothing...that is, until he was called on the carpet for it. So does that imply that he believes the same thing?

I would not say that Sen Obama is a terrorist, although some will disagree with me. I will say that he has shown questionable judgment, time and time again, by associating with these types of people (Ayers in particular) to further his career. That shows a lack of character and judgment, and is one of many reasons I will never vote for him.

I would like her even more if that was a Budweiser in her hand.

AJS what about the REAL Bush-bin Laden family ties. Didya vote for him?

The Ayers connection is nothing. Serving on the same boards as someone is no connection. A donation to a campaign is nothing in terms of connection. Anyone who has had anything to do with politics and it's various circles knows that.

The Wright thing, well, exactly how many times did he say anything offensive? And I have yet to see the full context of those - point me, please? The Wright comments also have not, as far as I've seen or heard, begin to incite any hints of violence.

Obama did stand up and say that he did not agree with Wright, he even late said that he obviously did not know the man as well as he thought. He stood up on that subject when called. Now it's McCain's turn. One does not excuse the other.

OBAMA & AYERS by Jeff Schrembs

Do the Democrats/Liberals/Socalists/Communists think that we are ALL stupid? To use the excuse that a grown man, harvard educated, attorney does NOT "know" who he is (a) sitting on two boards with (b) doing lectures with (c) contributing to each others "campaigns/endeavors" and (d) meeting wtih to LAUNCH their own Political Campaign...RIDICULOUS!
Furthermore OBAMA was HAND SELECTED by the EXTREMISTS Ayers to distribute 50 MILLION (yes that is right FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS) NOT to children in schools but to "extremists organizations" who want to turn America's poor into little BRAINWASHED TERRORIST.
If you don't believe this then go look at the facts of where this money went.
Obama takes "credit" for 100% Majority votes in the Congress yet he has never said a WORD about this 50 Million Dollars and where it went. Why?
Wake up America and DEMAND the facts from this "Emperor's New Clothes" named OBAMA.
Everyone he has dealt with from his preacher, to the people who HELPED him to buy his home and the land next to it, to his Political Advisors are all KNOWN EXTREMISTS.
Obama is a COWARD and the WORST kind of Liberal...a LIAR!
Nuff said.

OBAMA IS HIDING

OBAMA WON'T LET THE COLLEGES HE ATTENDED TO RELEASE HIS RADICAL PAPERS THAT SHOW HIS TRUE COLORS!!!

What's he scare of???

He has no proven record on anything. And the economy is in the dumps because people like Barney Franks and other Democrats would not listen to the few Republicans (INCLUDING SEN. JOHN MCCAIN) that warned about the F&F looming disaster. He suggested regulation but Obama voted aginst that.

Sen. McCain wants to put a freeze on all spending. That could help. It certainly did help when Pres.Nixon put in a frreze during his years.

Doesn't any one in America know that the last two years the Congress which controls and over sees our budget and economy has been the real culprit that allowed this to happen.

Obama's solution of a trillion dollar budget of new gov't spending and proven higher taxes of the middle class will have to happen regardless of what he says.
He does not have a lot of record to go on but what he does have has been always higher taxes.

DON'T BE FOOLED BY THE STUMP SPEECHES!!!!

Get ahold of yourself...you need to pay close attention to what and who obama is. I am so thankful that Sarah Palin started the ball rolling to expose this fraud who's hidden agenda has been kept so secretive! The fact is his associations with known radicals and terrorists are bringing to light exactly why he wants to be commander-in-chief of this nation. Do you think the patriots of this country will stand by silently and watch this great nation sink into the hands of socialistic imperialism? You probably don't believe the holocaust happened either, right? You are crazy if you want to bow down to that evil man. If that's what you want, go live in Venezuela, Iran, Russia, and have a good life! We don't want you in the U.S.A. With God's grace, obama will not win! Everyone should bow down and pray that God will bless this nation!

THE TRUTH HURTS OBAMA!!!

If the truth about Obama did not scare his supporters they would not bother to get on here to argue the case. They are scared of the truth. They don't want anyone to know the true Obama until AFTER THE ELECTION!!!!
Well we are not going to be silent and we are here to stay.


The Dems have crashed this country and the world by blocking oversight of Fannie and Freddie.

McCain was at the forefront trying to pass an oversight bill in 2005.

Dodd and Schumer blocked it and ran out the clock effectively killing the bill.

Obama, ACORN and the financial crisis

Team McCain really needs to tie the financial crisis to Obama thru his direct ties to ACORN and the Dems and their efforts to loosen up credit for people who had no right to it.

Q. What do Barack Obama and Osama Bin Laden have in common?

A. They both have friends who bombed the pentagon.

Who is this person, Obamamassiah?

Only when one puts all the Obama history together do we get a picture of just who he really is. One thing for darn sure, the media is NOT going to reveal the real Obama. Will American sportsman and hunters realize his true anti-gun stance before it is too late? His endorsement by the Humane Society US is a revelation of anti-hunting and fishing despite his "assurance" that he is not. I am going to cling to my guns, Bible and fishing rods and vote for John McCain, at least we certainly know where John and Sarah stand on the issues of hunting and fishing.

Come on folks we are screwed regardless of who is elected. They are both Big Government advocates who just happen to serve different special interest groups of which the average American is not included.

As an independent I am not willing to vote for either one of them. Neither one is going to secure the borders and get rid of the illegal aliens. Neither one of them has a plan to bring jobs back to the United States. They both voted for the Wall Street Bailout. That sure worked out well for toy arrow companies and rum drinkers.

One thing is for sure though Barack Obama has been associated or aligned with some really bad people and groups. That does concern me but McCain should not get a vote by default. What good is he going to do for the country? Who is this guy? One thing is for sure he is not a "Maverick" because a "Maverick" would not have voted for the Wall Street Bailout plan. A "Maverick" would have taken to the floor of the Senate and announced the he planned to cast the first vote against that financial fear mongering pork barrel sandwich.

Vote 3rd Party, any of them.

Obama is Crooked

Are you surprised to hear the word "lie" associated with the Obama campaign? Lies and rhetoric constitute the core of Obama's platform. Liberals will likely see this charlatan elected. God help America.....

I thought Crist was more concerned with Floridians then with Democrtas and Republicans. Didn't he say or act as if partisan politics had to stop? What is he doing with that crazy woman Palin? Sorry Charlie, that stinks. That will hurt you in the long run.

8:45 are you kidding? Lies come from Palins mouth all the time. She stopped the bridge to nowhere? LIE. She was against earmarks? LIE. Pretty much everything she says is a lie or so over exegerated.

The photo from left to right… empty suit, empty head, empty everything out of your wallet…

That's not Carole Jean Jordan, it's Meredith O'Rourk. Very bad form for her to be right there and in the photo. Wow.

My 1st grade kid came from school yesterday and told me that kids are saying Palin is mean.

To me, that is a sign that finally people understand the dangers of the mccain-palin ticket.

Kids don't lie.

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