McCain plans major speech tonight

Yawn. It sounds as if McCain is going to play attack dog against Obama through the Campaign. Why? Because he offers no NEW direction for the country besides the deep slide we've been in for 8 years.

This is going to be an easy fight.

McCain - McSame.

In Kenner, LA? What's he trying to prove...that he cares about the ongoing victims of Katrina?? Let's remind people where Bush was on August 29, 2005 - "President George W. Bush joins Arizona Senator John McCain in a small celebration of McCain's 69th birthday Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, after the President's arrival at Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix."

McSame doesn't care any more about the Gulf than this disasterous administration.

Never forget the victims of Katrina!

There’s been noted buzz of late on rising GOP star Louisiana Gov Bobby Jindal as a McCain prospective Veep. Certainly Jindal is more than very good, However, I believe there’s some “strategerie” going on here. The “real” beneficiary of the Jindal talk is the other rising GOP star, Alaska Gov Sarah Palin. Palin’s got everything that Jindal has (new/exciting, wildly popular, ethics and spending reformer, core conservative etc.) and more — mother of 5 w/remarkable bio, she’s 8 yrs older than Jindal, Alaska energy issue, and set to garner the disenfranchised female Hillary voter (I don’t believe Dem leaders can dump Obama).

Getting Jindal’s name out first — at Team McCain’s BBQ for instance — sets the stage for the obvious choice, Palin. For example, albeit Rush Limbaugh introduced Palin’s name, and later Jindal’s as good Veep choices, of late Rush has been praising the name of Jindal while on his very same shows discussing at great length the frustrated female Hillary voter and the global warming hysteria/need for energy development, without mentioning Palin’s name as the obvious beneficiary of those two issues. Rush walks a fine line, introducing Palin, yet can’t, at least yet, reiterate much, knowing that his praises may be counter-productive to many a swing, moderate and/or formerly Dem voter (who’s against Obama and switching to McCain). Moreover, while I feel that Palin has more real accomplishment, experience and qualification than Obama (and Hillary combined, albeit w/Obama the bar is pretty low), the only potential argument against Palin is she’s a newbie to the national scene. By having Jindal out there first as a VP prospect “passing” the “experience” and “new to the national scene” test, implicitly passes Palin as well. (For that matter Palin’s got as much if not more experience and accomplishment than Florida Gov Crist who’s only been Gov for 2 yrs — and the media has been touting Crist as a VP prospect.)

That’s my thinking at least.

Right, LM. And Obama is the Messiah of "Change." Just don't ask him to articulate what that "change" entails, because even he doesn't know. Nor does he care - he just knows that anything that appears anti-Bush or anti-status quo will appeal to the ignorant masses and get him votes. So keep drinking the Kool-Aid, chief.

Anyone who votes to increase the capital gains tax by more than double is an idiot, period. Vote for Obama, and that's just one of many ways in which you'll surrender your way of life to this man's socialist agenda. Now that'l be change for ya.

McCain slowly building an argument. If you are against him then you are anti-semitic because he is committed to stopping a "second holocaust".

Hey Cochese...why don't you go and read Obama's plans instead of being ignorant? There's plenty to read on his website under "Issues". In case you're too stupid to find it yourself, here's a good place to start:
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/economy/EconomicPolicyFullPlan.pdf
http://www.barackobama.com/pdf/SmallBusinessFINAL.pdf
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/pdf/MortgageFactSheet.pdf

Energy?
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/pdf/EnergyFactSheet.pdf
Environment?
http://www.barackobama.com/issues/pdf/EnvironmentFactSheet.pdf

I could go on

As far as Palin is concerned - I don't think she would help McCain. She's unknown and from a small state. Plus, Alaskan oil is not a solution Americans are looking for right now. It's been tried and has failed many times and would never get through Congress.

hahaha cochese thank you,

Obama He'll give you change all right. First he'll raise your taxes in DOLLARS and then he'll give you back your change. It won't be much

An investigation by the NASA inspector general found that political appointees in the space agency's public affairs office worked to control and distort public accounts of its researchers' findings about climate change for at least two years, the inspector general's office said yesterday.

McCain's climate plans are out of touch with reality.

There is more to choosing a president that bluster about war.

who the heck is McCain kidding huh ?? where the hell was he in 2005 when the hurricane Katrina slammed Louisiana?? dumbazz Bush was in AZ celebrating the idiot 69th birthday and he is going to give a major speech in Louisiana ?? hahahahaha!!!!

What?! Does McStain really think anyone wants to hear what has already been said by Bush?

The poor Republicans had a seven year tax holiday. They claim they are such loyal patriots but don't want to support the government they love so much. They feel supporting our troops means sticking a yellow bumper sticker on their car and extending the tax cuts. Our present capital gain rate is stupid. We are fighting a war of choice and not paying for it. That is McCain's base. Greed.

So is McCain going to release his brith certificate now, or just drop out from ineligibility over being born in Panama?

Or will he admit his complicitiy in the genocide of the Hopi and Navajo at Curch Rock and the raping of Black Mesa done to enrich Peabody Western and his own campaign coffers?

And will the MSM ever report properly on either of these???

http://muddythoughts.blogspot.com/2008/04/black-mesa-genocide-and-john-mccain.html

McCain is to "Change"
what
Bush is to "Uniter"

The lesson of the first gulf war was...it worked. Hussein's efforts on WMD were halted. That's what gulf war II has revealed. Bush Sr. stopped the war while he was ahead. Hussein's ambitions were thwarted but he was still a counterpoint to Iran. Bush Jr. removed that counterpoint and opened the door wide to Iran's ambitions in the Middle East. McCain will clearly just continue the downward slide in American prestige and make the world a lot more dangerous than it already is. As others have said, the real test for a president is judgement -not experience. We had plenty of experience with Cheney and Rumsfeld. Bush Jr. failed. Period. McCain just continues the same failing strategy. We know where we're going with McCain. With Obama, we may just have a chance at turning a lot of things around. I'll take the chance rather than choose the certainty of failure that McCain represents.

I am chagrined at the way supporters use the same tactics as the politicians. What is McSame? A slick way to avoid real discussion on issues? Is the hate of President Bush so deep that so many of you are willing to ignore the 4+ decades of statistics that PROVE the higher the taxes, the lower the revenue generated for government? Or that the more involved the government is in a program, the more expensive and less effective it is? The federal government has its uses, but taking care of our everyday problems is not one of them, that is our individual responsibility.

McCain has a generally consistent voting record of his principles and it covers many years. Obama also has a consistency in his voting record, although it has been to raise taxes, increase government programs, and curtail individual liberties in favor of governmental control (isn't this in contrast to our founding father's ideals?). I certainly appreciate his eloquence, but I want substance. In absence of the detail of his change, I can only go by his record, and do not agree his idea of change will improve our country, except for those whose career is big government or those getting government grants, subsidies, welfare, etc. That is not real America; most of us citizens make it on our own. In any event, the election should be about facts and ideas, not general feel good statements. Please do some critical thinking on these issues and honest checking of history and the facts before deciding what is best for our country and future generations. We owe it to our children.

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I wonder if any station other than FOX will carry this.

Why doesn't McBush just email his speech? Who cares? I'm sure it full of new stuff????????

I'm from Louisiana and think the "victims of Katrina," thing is every bit over-played. There were very few "victims." Any time you have several days warning about a major catastrophe heading your way and don't take the initiative to get out of Dodge before the storm hits - you have no one to blame but yourself. Sure there were some people that absolutely could not leave because of physical immobility. But there were plenty who chose to stay and complained that the "government," didn't do enough to help them and used it as an excuse to rob, steal, kill, and collect fat government handouts. Before we blame "white republicans," lets not forget about Mayor Nagen, the governor and all the other idiots who dropped the ball right up to George Bush and right down to the people who ignored warnings and weather reports. Who cares that a senator from Arizona had his birthday party. Do you want every government official and his family to come down to Louisiana and bale water out of your house because you were too dense or proud to leave, knowing you live below sea level and a once every 100 year storm was approaching. Katrina Complainers - Take some responsibility for your own lives... If you expect the government to solve all of your problems whether youre democrat or republican, we are going to become a nation of whining, incapable, helpless, brats...

Obama, the moron from Illinois the new politics? Hell, he's Jimmy Carter with a suntan.

He hasn't given us any solid statements of his positions yet, but if we eliminate the gun and religion clinging of the "bitter people" and are "post-partisan" and united under one banner, tax "excess" profits and redistribute wealth, we resemble only one country in history, the Soviet Union.

Never EVER thought I would miss Richard Nixon...

Some synonyms:

McCain
McBush
McBushBurger
McInSane
McShame
McSame

I'am lovin' it :)

Cochese -- too lazy to look on Obama's web site. The ultra rich have been getting a free ride for too long, especially in a time of war. They are NOT paying their fair share. And if my taxes go up 1% (as long as the ultra rich get soaked at least 20% more to offset the environmental, human, and social damage their extreme wealth has caused), then I don't have a problem with it.

OBAMA Change for the Future !!!!!!
It will be change alright . Big Changes !!!!
With Iraq finally getting some results
OBAMa will change that by withdrawing
Thus coceding defeat to the terrorists
Change Number One
OBama will allow any illegal alien into the country
Futher draining our limited resources on people who have willingly
Broken Us law by being here
Stealing jobs from hard working LEGAL Americans who work hard pay there
taxes and play by the rules
But thats okay U wanted Change OBAMA gives it to u,
An it just keeps on getting better and better
OBAMA has all the questions but no answers.
Have always voted democratic
But Like OBAMA says Time for a change
McCain is no better
but at least he is no OBAMA !!!!!!

The only CHANGE McCain is about to the metamorphorsis that has occurred in John McCain since he started running for President. What happened to the maverick? the straight talk express? the man who stood up to Republicans and Democrats? That McCain is gone and has become Bush II...How sad..

"Right, LM. And Obama is the Messiah of "Change." Just don't ask him to articulate what that "change" entails, because even he doesn't know. Nor does he care - he just knows that anything that appears anti-Bush or anti-status quo will appeal to the ignorant masses and get him votes. So keep drinking the Kool-Aid, chief.

Anyone who votes to increase the capital gains tax by more than double is an idiot, period. Vote for Obama, and that's just one of many ways in which you'll surrender your way of life to this man's socialist agenda. Now that'l be change for ya."

Cochise,

You are wrong about the capital gains tax. Anyone who thinks it is fair to have the capital gains tax less then regular taxes is an idiot. You are basiclly saying that people who work 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year should have 30% of there income taken away, but people that sit on their fat asses and collect investment money should only get 15% taken away. You are unfair to the people that actually work hard in this country. If anything, the capital gains tax should be higher then the regular tax.

Wait, who is John McCain again? ... sounds like a snoozer.

Cliff (post #14) - Brilliant!!

You people are just DUMB.

These candidates are campaigning to be president and will say anything write anything do anything to get elected. People that believe obama are hilarious, Bush ran on the same premises in 2000, and look how that turned out. Obama would be more of a 3rd term of Inexperience and or someone that spends a lot of time in the middle east, you people are nuts not to realize the serious danger we will face and is seeded...

Mccain trumps everything obama says he wants to do by having done it most of his career.

give me a break.

Obama scares the dickens out of me. Neither Obama or McCain have all of their ducks in order to be the best president for us. But McCain is a more realistic, well rounded, informed individual. The lesser of 2 evils. -- I've read Obama's policy's and all I see in them is my hard earned money going towards more taxes to pay for nothing but a ignorant attempt to socialize our country. He's a great speaker that can charm anyone, but hopefully the American public can see through his inexperience, lack of commitment in senate voting and the crap of a job he's done overall as an Illinois Senator. Oh, he also has backing by terrorist groups, backs partial birth abortion (that's the sucking out the brains of live babies as they are exposed from the birth canal). He's plain scary!

I support McCain despite his age. But, because of his age, his VP must be presidential material. I don't think Jindal is anywhere near experienced enough to assume that role. If McCain chooses Jindal as his running mate, I wont vote for him.

Type your comment here...Hillary Clinton already tried this tactic. It didn't work.

Message from John McCain: "Listen...my friends...believe me when I tell you we're going to have wars, lots of wars! I was a tortured pow in North Vietnam for 5 years. They broke my legs, they interrogated me for days at a time, they made me renounce my country, the USA, and tortured me some more... But, my friends, I survived and now I'm going to be the president of the USA and I am telling you, "There will be wars, lots of wars"....he, heh!....My friends. And lots of guys with PTSD....he, heh! My friends! I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but I know we're going to have wars....my friends!"

no matter who gets elected, in about 2 years Bush will start to look good. Just wait and see.

Change? Who is anybody kidding. Whoever wins will continue the war. Whoever wins will continue to borrow from China, Saudi's, and other's who buy T-bills, give the borrowed money to the working folks, so the rich can get it and get richer.

We're in for a massive inflation, which is the best way the government lowers it's debt. Remember late 70's early 80's. It'll happen all over again. The dollar will only be supported by a strong military. Reagan knew that. The US is has the biggest hammer in the 'hood and because of it's military strength it will remain the haven for T-bill buyers. Both candidates know that too. (I hope)

Money issues will pass, the war will eventually die down. Eventually we will have another peace dividend so that the budget can be balanced and the world can be a better place.

If only people's heart's would change that peace might last longer.

The biggest issue is supreme court justice appointments. These judges have a longer lasting effect on America's future. They ultimately define righteousness and justice in our secular goverment. They need to have wisdom and vision to understand the long term effect of their decisions. I thank McCain for working across the aisle to get the justices we got under Bush.

I live in Louisiana and I'm a consevative. I absolutely love having Jindal as our Governor. I feel Jindal should not opt for VP. He is such an awesome Gov here that it would hurt Louisiana if MITCH LANDREAU (in #2 spot) became our Gov.

Jindal did away with a hell of alot of corruption here. He is a conservative Republican. He is the next Ronald Reagan.

I believe if Obama gets elected, after 4 yrs the "NEW" Jimmy Carter.... Jindal, the "NEW" Reagan could win the Presidential Election in 2012.

While I respect John McCain, I do not feel he is conservative enough to be considerated a "true republican".

The next 4 yrs will be scary for sure. Obama scares the hell out of me. Taxes will go up so people who are able physically to work but refuse to will get increases in welfare and food stamps.

I'm tired of hearing from the "food stamp" able bodied non-workers that tax the rich more so the "poor" can continue their vacation life style.

This is america...where we are suppose to be equal....including in taxes.

Taxes were put in place for SECURITY of our nation. Not to be a step parent to those that refuse to get a job. Stop the next generation of welfare addicts! Stop giving out housing volchures...stop giving out food stamps...stop giving teenage girls a reason to drop out of school and get pregnant... If you receive a "TAX PAYOR" check (welfare) or food stamps, or section 8.... You should at least work community service for those benefits! I believe if someone was forced to pick up trash on a highway in order to get govt assistance...you will start seeing more people staying in school and getting a job!

LESS GOVERNMENT! Fair TAXES for all.. and hey, I'm not rich... WE are a family of 6 and only make 35k a year. However, I do not feel its fair that just because someone "MADE" something of "THEIR" lives they should be penalized. It should be reversed....If you're a bum..you shouldn't reap the benefits of tax payor monies that work their ass off to pay their taxes.

Hail to the Chief, President Barack Obama! I am so grateful that this time has finally come. I am ready to step up my support for Senator Obama to ensure a November victory. Let's move America forward and stop engaging in the negative and petty attacks that simply diminish us all. America is big enough and great enough for diversity of thought to be shared in a respectful manner. My hope is that that the Obama/McCain campaign will show the best of what America is about and not the worst. I'll pass on the McCain speech tonight.

McCain would at least serve this country honorably.

Obama is corrupt.

I pray Barack Hussein Osama Bin Laden Obama is not elected president.

He has already picked his staff.

VP - Jerimiah Wright. Speaker of the House - Jesse Jackson. Ambassador to Israel - Louis Farakhan. Secretary of State - Oprah Winfrey. Body Guard - Al Sharpton.

This is actually painful to watch. Looks like John went to Teleprompter 101 class. Look left, forward, right, forward, left, forward, right, and on and and on. Please someone help him!!!!

TA are you still this dam pathetic? The memo came out it reads grow up you're exactly what is wrong with America and why we still stuck in ignorance through out the rest of the earth.

Botox McCain's got my vote...just not for president.

Have you noticed that the coverage for Obama is Outrageous. Its true about the taxes, hes going to do this that and the other, and lower taxes, that is after he raises them through that glass ceiling. Then he will lower them about 2%. We are in trouble, and I mean big trouble. We need a leader, not a deceiver. Think twice, age does count, but so does honesty.

Make no mistake. MCain's administration will NOT be a contiuance or mirror image of ANY prior administration as some would have us believe. In fact, they're very fearful of him and resort to ATTACK. Typical