UPDATE: A campaign spokesperson insisted that Palin was referring not to that specific proposal, but rather to "that kind of transparency in general."

ROFLMAO!

In 2006 and 2007, Obama teamed up with Republican Sen. Tom Coburn to pass the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, also known as Google for Government.-- The act created a free, searchable web site USASpending.gov that discloses to the public all federal grants, contracts, loans and insurance payments.

What is even funnier is that she didn't even know her running mate, was the original co-sponsor of the 2006 bill that became law.

I meant to delete that comma after "mate". I was going to name her running mate, but I kind of figured we were all smart enough to figure out who that is.

As one writer commented, after awhile Sarah's voice can peel the plastic off your microwave.

I guess it's that harsh "Fargo" accent.

Can you imagine listening to that "voice" for the next 4 years?

I meant to delete that comma after "mate". I was going to name her running mate, but I kind of figured we were all smart enough to figure out who that is.

#2 | Posted by taxman

Isn't his name ummm John something?

In 2006 and 2007, Senators Barack Obama, Tom Carper and John McCain teamed up with Republican Sen. Tom Coburn

Can you imagine listening to that "voice" for the next 4 years?

#4 | Posted by nullifidian

Can you imagine a candidate who's advisors are made up former Fanny, Freddie and Lehman big wigs? That staff makes Ayer's look like a kid that got caught with firecrackers.

Can you imagine listening to that "voice" for the next 4 years?

It is a voice that can peel the plastic off an iPod.

"It is a voice that can peel the plastic off an iPod."

It bored mine to death and then it melted.

What a bullshit article. She clearly was using what she did in Alaska as an example, and was saying she'd bring that notion of accountability and responsibility to Washington. Nowhere did she say "I'm going to put the federal checkbook online like I did in Alaska." Morons who invent daily scandals about this woman need to get a fucking life.

Honest question: Did Obama's contributions to this (teaming up to "pass" it) trump McCain being an "original sponsor" of the Bill?
It seems as though the article implies that Obama was more instrumental. This may be the case, but I don't know the background info and it would seem to me that voting for something isn't as important as being the original sponsor. Why write "somebody has already done it. His name is Barak Obama" if all Obama did was vote for it? Why not say "the problem is, somebody has already done it, and his name is John McCain"?

Can somebody well versed on this fill in the specifics?

Come on assholes, you don't expect me to actually look this shit up on my own do you?

Explain why they are claiming Obama did this when it was simply him casting a vote where as McCain was an original sponsor? I imagine it could easily be that I'm reading the article wrong, the article is missing some important facts, or the article is biased towards Obama. Also, I have no idea what the background of the transparency bill was and I'm waiting for somebody that does to explain it. So let's get going asswipes!

Aren't you dead yet?

Her ignorance glows brighter each and every day.

CC FF #3

So, the Government checkbook online = Good thing

Govt related Emails posted online = Bad thing.

Sheeesh.....the Mukluk Messiah is giving most Americans a migraine with her double-speak babble.

The irony is that the article is meant to portray Palin as uninformed and stupid, while clearly this is also true of the author (and Taxman apparently).

We'll bring that kind of transparency, that responsibility, and accountability back. We're going to bring that back to D.C.
--PALIN

"Her ignorance glows brighter each and every day."

#14 | Posted by Manypaths

Enough irony to build a second Eiffel Tower.

I imagine it could easily be that I'm reading the article wrong, the article is missing some important facts, or the article is biased towards Obama. -- Chair

FWIW, looks like the latter 2 to me. The article also doesn't explain the timing -- e.g., did Palin put Alaska's checkbook online (or promise to put Alaska's checkbook online) before Obama started pushing McCain's transparency bill?

I would think these are very important questions for all those people who think we should vote for Obama because he's responsible for Bush's foreign policy missteps.

As one writer commented, after awhile Sarah's voice can peel the plastic off your microwave.

I guess it's that harsh "Fargo" accent.

#3 | Posted by CalifChris

If you think about it, Obama's voice has the same effect. But, it's more of the content of his speech. The vague, non-committal points he makes. The pie-in-sky FREE money that he promises, etc. Sounds very much like the Clintons before Bill Jeff was elected; Promised plenty, but never got ONE thing implemented.

Obama's First Law Known As 'Google For Government'
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Printable FormatWebsite Shows Where Federal Tax Dollars Go

(CBS) CHICAGO Some A-list celebrities now say U.S. Sen. Barack Obama is their presidential pick for 2008. Oprah Winfrey and Halle Berry have gone public urging him to run.

Tuesday was a big day for the junior senator from Illinois. For the first time, a bill he sponsored became law.

It is nothing short of astonishing how the Rethuglicans will first condemn a Democrat platform, then claim it as their own. Yet, their loyal followers never remember.

This same phenomena is used by both parties to marginalize third parties. Whenever they catch the public's attention with a good idea, Democrats or Republican's claim it as their own, making empty promises of change and stealing back many of the third parties votes.

Then after the election all those promises are quickly forgotten. Business a s usual resumes for Fatcats and their leashed politicians.

uhmm
sorry 101
but you are complete wrong

mccain signed but didn't cosponsor the bill
you have been lied to by the mccain camp again

sorry 101
but you are complete wrong

mccain signed but didn't cosponsor the bill -- Kliff

Maybe you should read the article you linked, Kliff:

Forty-three Senators co-sponsored S. 2590 including Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Tom Carper (D-DE), Susan Collins (R-ME), Joe Lieberman (D-CT), John McCain (R-AZ), Hillary Clinton (D-NY), John Kerry (D-MA), John Cornyn (R-TX) and others.

uhmm
sorry 101
but you are complete wrong

mccain signed but didn't cosponsor the bill
you have been lied to by the mccain camp again

Uhmmm. You may want to look at this little tidbit there Kliffy. Of course danni didn't question the lack of info on Obama's web page.

The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (S. 2590)[2] is an Act of Congress that requires the full disclosure to the public of all entities or organizations receiving federal funds beginning in fiscal year (FY) 2007. The website USAspending.gov opened in December 2007 as a result of the act, and is maintained by the Office of Management and Budget. The Congressional Budget Office estimates S. 2590 will cost $15 million over its authorized time period of 20072011.[3]

The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Coburn, for himself and Senators Tom Carper and John McCain on April 6, 2006.[1] After a "secret hold" was revealed and removed, it was passed unanimously in the Senate on September 7, 2006 and by the House on September 13, 2006. The bill was signed into law by President George W. Bush on September 26, 2006.[4]

On June 3, 2008, Senator Obama, along with Senators Carper, Coburn and McCain, introduced follow-up legislation: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008.[5]

There's just one problem with proposing to put the federal checkbook online somebody's already done it. His name is Barack Obama.

Three paragraphs later CNN decides to include McCain was also a sponsor? Any reason they couldn't have made that clear and included both candidates sponsorship? Instead of making their own news and having it blown up in their face? Again.

Tuesday was a big day for the junior senator from Illinois. For the first time, a bill he sponsored became law.

obama.senate.gov

#21 | Posted by danni

Actually, Danni, Obama was schooled by Ron Paul. This has been Paul's central mantra since the '70s.

Nothing new here.

"On June 3, 2008, Senator Obama, along with Senators Carper, Coburn and McCain, introduced follow-up legislation: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008."

Gee, I could swear I heard McCain's campaign saying he never worked in a bipartisan way. I guess they were just LYING again. Can they do anything except lie???

Obama: 'Help Main Street' as well as Wall Street

After scanning about half of the 413 comments to CNN's article, it appears that they were just catering to their 100% left-wing readership. I didn't see a single person point out that (1) Palin didn't recomment putting the federal checkbook online, but merely said she'd bring the notion of accountability to Washington; or that (2) Obama wasn't any more of a factor in passing that bill than McCain was.

The article is wrong. So are all the moronic lefties who fell for it at CNN.

Can they do anything except lie???

#28 | Posted by danni

Danni, don't buy into this crap. Vote 3rd party! Find a party that represents how you think the US should be run... Libertarian, Socialist, Communist, Constitution, Green, American, etc. I've been blindly following the Republican party for too long and my sister and mom have been following Democrat. We all decided to drop out and vote for the candidate who represents how we think the government should be run. My mom is still researching. My sister likes the Green party or the Socialists....

You decide. I challenge you.

You won't be wasting your vote.

in fact, you'll be taking you vote out of this insane process and casting it toward a better choice; it will count twice!

So then the article was biased, kliffy was wrong, and I was right.
If anyone is keeping score at home.

That article was the most biased piece of shit I've seen from anything CNN has put forth so far.

Kliffy, come on back for your mea culpa. Notice Danni completely ignores the fact McCain was the original sponsor.

"Danni, don't buy into this crap. Vote 3rd party! Find a party that represents how you think the US should be run..."

I do. I want it run by the principles passed down through the Democratic Party since FDR. Saying over and over that Dems and Republicans are the same doesn't make it so. Republicans have pushed supply side economics since Reagan, we are now getting ready to pay the price for their greed. Hopefully, it will finally be the stake through Reaganomics heart to finally kill it once and for all.

"Palin's transparency proposal already exists in D.C."

Uh... No it doesn't.

Dear CNN, I went to "Google for Government" and I got the same chaos as before, but this time, it's in lists... lists of chaos.

"I've got another idea that I think Senator McCain likes. In Alaska, we took the state checkbook and put it online, so everyone can see where their money goes. We're going to bring that kind of openness to Washington," she said.

Clearly she is completely ignorant of the fact that this is already in place.

SHE HAS AN IDEA!!!!! Wow........

SHE THINKS THAT MCCAIN LIKES IT!!!!

She is too ignorant to be in this position, and that fact is made more clear ever day.

McCain was doing a lot better in the polls when she was muzzled. Now, they're sinking like a rock.

Keep talking sweet cheeks, and shake that ass a tad more will ya!

Tuesday was a big day for the junior senator from Illinois. For the first time, a bill he sponsored became law.

obama.senate.gov

#21 | Posted by danni

I do. I want it run by the principles passed down through the Democratic Party since FDR.

#34 | Posted by danni

What does that mean? The US is following many of those principals, however too much so. The State is responsible for the welfare of it's people and the Fed must make sure the State is doing that, not take over that responsibility.

The Democrats today keep forcing the issues on a Federal level. This is where FDR is wrong! It worked to get us out of depression, but has been a failure ever since and you want the failure to continue?

You are also flawed in thinking that the Republicans are the enemy. They are. And so are the Democrats!

Give me one item that Obama is proposing that would be good for the country?

"For the first time, a bill he sponsored became law."

So it took him over a year and a half to do something that, at that moment, 47 other senators were doing?

Ok, maybe we are being a litle hard on teh little girl from the North.

OK Sara, that is a great idea. How about we start by putting your Tax Returns on line?

Hey, How is that Palin/McCain campaig doing in the polls these days. She's going to make a swell Presidentor.

Note to self: Sarcasm intact!

She is too ignorant to be in this position, and that fact is made more clear ever day.

#36 | Posted by Manypaths

I don't understand this statement because when a Dem makes a statement like this, the voter is forced into a comparison between Obama (not Biden) and Palin. Palin wins. So, by saying she is too lightweight hurts Obama. I'd say, you'd better stop that.

This is just an observation.

How is that Palin/McCain campaig doing in the polls these days.

The more she talks, the worse they do.

Her ignorance keeps showing.

Where is Taxman or one of the moderate Obama supporters when you need one? Is anybody that is left of center willing to admit the ridiculous bias in this CNN article?

It's embarrassingly biased. The writer should be fired for such a weak piece. It's as if he let Obama's campaign manager (the one who runs the campaign that Obama claims is his executive experience) write the article.

Gee, I could swear I heard McCain's campaign saying he never worked in a bipartisan way. I guess they were just LYING again. Can they do anything except lie???

#28 | Posted by danni at 2008-09-19 01:30 PM

I could swear Obama said he can reach across the aisle. Which is why he omitted the original sponsors to the Bill on his website. After all he needed to seperate himself. Of course the Iraq De-Escalation Act was his attempt at seperation.

There's just one problem with proposing to put the federal checkbook online somebody's already done it. His name is Barack Obama.

I'd say that is more accurate then what Palin tried to say.

Three paragraphs later CNN decides to include McCain was also a sponsor? Any reason they couldn't have made that clear and included both candidates sponsorship? Instead of making their own news and having it blown up in their face? Again.

#26 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2008-09-19 01:24 PM

Oops Wrong again Crispee Critter nothing is blowing up in Obama's face...

McLame was a CO-sponsor.

Coburn and Obama SPONSORED the bill. Which was passed which irrevocably proves the McLame/Palin ticket as liars.

and I quote :

"Barack Obama has no record of bipartisan legislative accomplishment, no history of bucking his party and no chance of bringing change,"

When 101 and Crisppe get done with their petty deflections they will find at the end of the day that this does prove that Obama HAS played a key role in the passage of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate.

And THAT my friends, is the Change you CAN
Believe in!

Are democrats paranoid that even the VP on the other side is better than their #1? Are they paranoid that another person part of a historically disadvantaged class is stealing the limelight from Obama? What is it?

I think if there is a fear Joe, it is the fear that America not give her a serious look prior to the election. We know McCain and Mccain didn't stand a chance in hell before thowing the Christian Wolves a bone. So yes, she is in the spot light as Americans attempt to get an idea of who she is.

That is happening, and the more Americans get to know her, the less appeal she has among them as a whole.

So I ask you, wasn't it your side who was bitching about all the publicity Obama was getting? Calling him a Celebrity? Now he isn't getting enough attention for you?

Make up your fucking mind you little bitch.

Fact is, Palinmania is over, their numbers are back down and now you are stuck with McCain's mediocre and unqualified pick for VP. Sorry man. Talk to John......

"So I ask you, wasn't it your side who was bitching about all the publicity Obama was getting? Calling him a Celebrity? Now he isn't getting enough attention for you?"

Show evidence of me complaining about Obama's publicity, and you might have a point. Otherwise, STFU as usual.

When 101 and Crisppe get done with their petty deflections they will find at the end of the day that this does prove that Obama HAS played a key role in the passage of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate.
#47 | Posted by donnerboy at 2008-09-19 02:15 PM

Come again little donner? The deflection was by yur minions and CNN. Maybe you suck down what CNN says. The past few weeks have proven they are nothing but partisan hacks. Sound familiar boy?

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
Full title A bill to require full disclosure of all entities and organizations receiving Federal funds.
Acronym / colloquial name Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
Citations
Codification
Legislative history
Introduced in the United States Senate as S. 2590 by Tom Coburn, Barack Obama, Tom Carper, and John McCain [1] on April 6, 2006
Committee consideration by: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security
Passed the Senate on September 7, 2006 (Unanimously approved)
Passed the House on September 13, 2006 (Passed by voice vote)
Signed into law by President Bush on September 26, 2006

Fact is, Palinmania is over, their numbers are back down and now you are stuck with McCain's mediocre and unqualified pick for VP. Sorry man. Talk to John......

#48 | Posted by Manypaths

The more you and the Dems say this, the worse Obama/Biden looks. Why is that?

" There is only a 15% chance that McCain will not die during the presidency."

Wouldn't it follow there's an 85% chance he will die?

Give me one item that Obama is proposing that would be good for the country?

Give me one item that McCain is proposing that would be good for the country?

The more you and the Dems say this, the worse Obama/Biden looks. Why is that?

ScoreBoard Bitch!!!!

"When 101 and Crisppe get done with their petty deflections they will find at the end of the day that this does prove that Obama HAS played a key role in the passage of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate."

#47 | Posted by donnerboy

FF!

If we ever needed proof of a left-leaning bias in the MSM, the coverage during this election cycle would be it.

Just compare and contrast the coverage of Obama and Palin and the differences couldn't possibly be more stark.

"When 101 and Crisppe get done with their petty deflections they will find at the end of the day that this does prove that Obama HAS played a key role in the passage of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate."

Well according to the little girl from up north, "Obama hasn't lifted a finger!"

Her ignorance is starting to pour....

Is Palin ever going to talk to the press?

This is an absolute joke the way they keep her shut away from the press. And they expect her to be VP? She's only allowed to give pre-written speeches or to go on Palin-friendly interviews like the one this week with Sean Hannity. I'm sick of her canned speeches and her softball interviews. If she's the "tough, moose-hunting broad from Wasilla" then let her prove it. Let the members of the press have 15 minutes of questions with her with no interference or "pre-picked" only friendly reporters. What's she (and McCain) afraid of? What is the McCain camp afraid of? Seems like they are just stalling for time and trying to keep everyone away from the real Sarah! until after the election. What is she hiding?

"Clearly she is completely ignorant of the fact that this is already in place."

#36 | Posted by Manypaths - Lacks Reading Comprehension

More irony than a brown dwarf. Hot gas, too.

Just compare and contrast the coverage of Obama and Palin and the differences couldn't possibly be more stark.

No kidding. Did you see how soft Hannity was on her compared to Bill against Obama.

I can't believe they are so soft on that woman either. Nobody is asking her any tough questions.

The VP debate in October should be interesting.

That's probably the only time each and every word she utters won't be pre-scripted or not have a rebuttal allowed as her comments have now all been so far up to this date.

Manypaths

No kidding. Did you see how soft Hannity was on her compared to Bill against Obama.

I can't believe they are so soft on that woman either. Nobody is asking her any tough questions.

Do you think Biden will (hopefully) be tough in the VP debate? If he tries to act "too gentlemanly" he will pass up a good chance to show the world just how much experience he has -- and she doesn't.

"Just compare and contrast the coverage of Obama and Palin and the differences couldn't possibly be more stark."

I think Republicans should be grateful reporters aren't adding "of course, that's a lie" every time they report on Palin claiming she said "thanks, but no thanks" on the bridge to nowhere.

No kidding. Did you see how soft Hannity was on her compared to Bill against Obama.

I can't believe they are so soft on that woman either. Nobody is asking her any tough questions.

Dems are just hilarious. If they were reporters covering a post game press conference, they would ask the offensive coordinator why the defense sucks. Apples to oranges? Not if you are a dem. They just see them as fruit.

Danforth, excuse my misstatement. There's only a 15% chance that he will die during a 4 year term.

Do you think Biden will (hopefully) be tough in the VP debate? If he tries to act "too gentlemanly" he will pass up a good chance to show the world just how much experience he has -- and she doesn't.

I can hear him now... "Stand up like a man Sarah." "Oh jeez what am I talking about, you aren't a man."

Do you think Biden will (hopefully) be tough in the VP debate? If he tries to act "too gentlemanly" he will pass up a good chance to show the world just how much experience he has -- and she doesn't.

I think he will be eloquent and dive deep into details.

Sara will not be able to do so and will look like the inexperienced person that she is all on her own.

I think he will be eloquent and dive deep into details.

When did the definition of eloquent become long winded and empty of substance?

So . . . the article is about Sarah Palin taking credit for something Barack Obama is taking credit for John McCain doing.

That about right?

One cool thing about support for Barack Obama. It has the Orwellian effect of rewriting history, and even opposing candidates' speeches happening in the present, to suit your needs. And, if anyone dares to point any of that out, he's immediately branded a racist.

Gonna be a fun two months. And, if we're really lucky, an absolutely hysterical four years.

"Is Palin ever going to talk to the press?"

Day 21

0 press conferences
1 interview
1 fake interview
0 Sunday news shows

"And, if we're really lucky, an absolutely hysterical four years."

Can't be nearly as insane as the past 8 years.
Our economic melt down is just icing on the cake of corruption, incompetence and war mongering.

This is an absolute joke the way they keep her shut away from the press. And they expect her to be VP? She's only allowed to give pre-written speeches or to go on Palin-friendly interviews like the one this week with Sean Hannity.
#59 | Posted by CalifChris

Could it be that the left-wing media is desparately forcing non-issues and they don't deserve the time of day? If I were her, I wouldn't do it either. I am truely sick of the MSM in this country. It serves no purpose but to get Democrats elected. The more Republicans are eected, then more venomous they become.

Chris, tell me you don't see that!

The MSM media hides the true thoughts and feelings of Americans.

"One cool thing about support for Barack Obama. It has the Orwellian effect of rewriting history"
--RIGHTISRIGHT

Obama did not vote for the war. he voted against it. Can't handly spin that.

#31 | Posted by goblinsrreal2 - Typical Obama Supporter

When did the definition of eloquent become long winded and empty of substance?

#69 | Posted by crispee_oc
* * * * *

I think Joe Biden started it, the day he learned that Barack Obama even showered occasionally.

Can you imagine a candidate who's advisors are made up former Fanny, Freddie and Lehman big wigs? That staff makes Ayer's look like a kid that got caught with firecrackers.

#7 | Posted by wisgod

Got anything in the last five years? Like Mcsame's economic guru Fiona tanking HP and then getting one of those golden parachutes McSame just learned to hate. Or Dr. Phil, McCsames' other economic guru, until about 10 minutes, ago the smartest man on the economy ever, according to John Mcsame until about 10 minutes ago. You know, the guy who wrote the rape, loot and pillage law American taxpayers are now borrowing a trillion dollars to repair?

The MSM media hides the true thoughts and feelings of Americans.

You don't mean Soledad and CNN echoing anything huffington writes do you? Like cuttting funding to special needs kids? Or doctored photos? Or speculation about a baby's real mother? Nahhhhhh!!!

"And, if we're really lucky, an absolutely hysterical four years."

Can't be nearly as insane as the past 8 years.
Our economic melt down is just icing on the cake of corruption, incompetence and war mongering.

#72 | Posted by danni

Danni, Danni, Danni... You think Obama is going to pull us out of this? He can't! He won't!! He doesn't even say the right things!

The rights things to say are:

We need to bring our guys home (ALL OF OUR GUYS/GALS!) -- close the 700+ bases around the world.

We need to shut down the Federal Reserve and start backing the dollar with... something. Wait Gold is good (like the Euro does)

We need to READ THE CONSTITUTION, obey it or change, NOT IGNORE IT!

Obama would get my vote if he said those simple things. McCain certainly does not get my vote.

Got anything in the last five years?

Would it make Raines and Johnson less guilty? Or justify the campaign dollars Obama has received or his hiring as advisors?

The endless comparisons between Palin and Obama never cease to amaze me. Palin is not running for President. Obama is. Are democrats afraid to compare Obama to McCain? Why are they always comparing Obama to McCain's #2? The answer I always get is, "McCain is going to die and then Palin will be the president." There is only a 15% chance that McCain will not die during the presidency. So, clearly that excuse is a cop-out. Which brings me back to the question - why the constant comparisons between Obama and Palin? Are democrats paranoid that even the VP on the other side is better than their #1? Are they paranoid that another person part of a historically disadvantaged class is stealing the limelight from Obama? What is it?

#43 | Posted by JOE

Here is an email I got from a friend who is a righty, this morning. It is in reply to an email I sent him where I was trying to discuss McCain, and had not brought up Palin.

of course i'm really voting for *her* and figuring *he* will not
make it through the term ....... :) and at 143 days Obama
has not had enough time to flip .... just say "present" ....?

Of course, if he sees this post I'm busted.

Obviously, he doesn't think McCain's going to make it through a term, and is therefore differing to Palin, exactly as you accuse the Dems of doing. Go figure.

I really find it somewhat interesting that he writes like BLT. He is also a musician. I wonder if there's any correlation?

He is also a musician. I wonder if there's any correlation?

#80 | Posted by Whatsleft at 2008-09-19 03:15 PM | Reply

There is. You're both losers.

Sarah Palin likes to tell voters around the country about how she put the government checkbook online in Alaska. On Thursday, Palin suggested she would take that same proposal to Washington, but somebody's already done it -- Barack Obama.

???

Talk about a twisting of words! Here is what she said. Nowhere does she say she will put the books on line. It says that she did in Alaska and she wants to take that sort of transparency that was created by that to DC. Nowhere in the article does it say that she wants to take that same proposal to Washington.

Aren't there any real issues about the lady we can make threads with instead of twisting her words to create one?

"We're going to do a few new things also," she said at a rally in Cedar Rapids. "For instance, as Alaska's governor, I put the government's checkbook online so that people can see where their money's going. We'll bring that kind of transparency, that responsibility, and accountability back. We're going to bring that back to D.C."

Way to go Goatman. You had to post the truth and end the thread. I hope you are happy.

Then she went onto say that Obama had never reached across party lines.

Oblivious to the fact that Obama had.

She then said that Obama had not lifted a finger.

Again, oblivious to the fact that she had.

Woefully underqualified for this position and according to the polls, voters are starting to realize that.

Consider that a good thing.

How about she put her money where her mouth is and put her tax returns on line?

Let's start with that and we can talk about open government.

She will- they will be transparent.

"Aren't there any real issues about the lady we can make threads with instead of twisting her words to create one?"

#82 | Posted by goatman

Aren't there any real issues about the lady we can make threads with instead of twisting her words to create one?

Sure we can.

Why don't you start a thread explaining her qualifications for VP of the United States of America.

I have been looking for such a thread for weeks now. Yours would be the first.

You could just start with one reason she is qualified and I am sure that it would snowball from there...........

Then she went onto say that Obama had never reached across party lines.

Oblivious to the fact that Obama had.
84 | Posted by Manypaths at 2008-09-19 03:30 PM

Please explain how Obama can credit himself for reaching across the aisle? The origin of this legislation has been posted a few times. Not to mention the overwhelming supporters.

The bill was introduced by Senator Tom Coburn, for himself and Senators Tom Carper and John McCain on April 6, 2006.[1] After a "secret hold" was revealed and removed, it was passed unanimously in the Senate on September 7, 2006 and by the House on September 13, 2006. The bill was signed into law by President George W. Bush on September 26, 2006.[4]

On June 3, 2008, Senator Obama, along with Senators Carper, Coburn and McCain, introduced follow-up legislation: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008.[5]

Goatman posted the truth and the joke of a thread. Anything else written keeping this story alive is obvious desperation by the reeling Drudge libs. Or envious women of Palin.

Please explain how Obama can credit himself for reaching across the aisle? The origin of this legislation has been posted a few times. Not to mention the overwhelming supporters.

Since you are attempting to educate yourself on this issue on Wikipedia, I am surprised that you missed this bit of info:

Introduced in the United States Senate as S. 2590 by Tom Coburn, Barack Obama, Tom Carper, and John McCain [1] on April 6, 2006

Now, do I have to explain to you that these are members of different political parties and that in order to do so one must reach across an aisle to introduce such bi-partisan bills or do you get it now?

McCain is old. He allowed to forget. What's your excuse?

Now, do I have to explain to you that these are members of different political parties and that in order to do so one must reach across an aisle to introduce such bi-partisan bills or do you get it now?

Do I need to explain reaching across the aisle in political terms? Seeing as you went into your Joe Theisman mode and pointed out the obvious. How about a bit of objective thought on this subject. Obama has supported republican bills on many occasions. They have all been safe and no brainers regarding his vote. This bill is no exception. That is not the political defintion of reaching across the aisle.

We need to shut down the Federal Reserve and start backing the dollar with... something. Wait Gold is good (like the Euro does)

* * * *

It's a myth that the euro is backed by gold, and it's wrong to think that the dollar should be.

"Goatman posted the truth and the joke of a thread. Anything else written keeping this story alive is obvious desperation by the reeling Drudge libs. Or envious women of Palin."

I did essentially the same post, albeit with more profanity, about 5 hours prior. Nonetheless, desperate libs could not resist their daily attempt at making something out of nothing.

We aren't talking about supporting a bill or co-sponsoring a bill.

We are talking about INTRODUCING a bill which Obama and McCain did by reaching across the aisle.

But in your mind, he hasn't lifted a finger or Sara is lying. Which is it?

ManyPaths is just so excited that he finally has an example of Obama doing something (with McCain holding his hand, mind you). He almost feels relevant.

But in your mind, he hasn't lifted a finger or Sara is lying. Which is it?
#95 | Posted by Manypaths at 2008-09-19 04:31 PM

Bad comprehension on your part?

Obama has supported republican bills on many occasions.
#92 | Posted by crispee_oc at 2008-09-19 04:18 PM

He almost feels relevant.

#96 | Posted by LIVE_OR_DIE

Don't blink or you'll miss it.

I am truely sick of the MSM in this country. It serves no purpose but to get Democrats elected. -- Eddie, #73

It's not that simple. I'm leftie enough to have voted for Jesse Jackson in the '88 primary, and am disgusted by the media's bias toward Obama.

But remember the same media reported the Bush Administrations WMD lies uncritically:

Too many journalists acted as virtual stenographers for the current administration, in effect validating President Bush's linkage of terrorism, Iraq and weapons of mass destruction," says the study's author Susan D. Moeller, a University of Maryland journalism professor. www.newsdesk.umd.edu

Does the article mention anything about the statements by every leading Dem and Repub about Saddam and WMD's?

Sorry, had to go pick up my smoked Elk at the butcher.........

You were saying?

Man this stuff is tasty..........

He almost feels relevant.

Well, at least more knowledgeable than Sara Palin. She's either stupid or a liar.

Your pick.

Aren't there any real issues about the lady we can make threads with instead of twisting her words to create one?

"We're going to do a few new things also," she said at a rally in Cedar Rapids. " We'll bring that kind of transparency, that responsibility, and accountability back. We're going to bring that back to D.C."

#82 | Posted by goatman at 2008-09-19 03:17 PM

goatman I expect better of you..

Since she won't "lower" herself to talk to the press we cannot get her to clarify these remarks so we are left with analyzing them to try and make some kind of sense of what she is TRYING to say.

she said

For instance, as Alaska's governor, I put the government's checkbook online so that people can see where their money's going.

followed immediately by

We'll bring that kind of transparency, that responsibility, and accountability back. We're going to bring that back to D.C."

So, it LOGICALLY follows then if she is using that "online checkbook" as an example then that is what she intends to do when she gets to DC?

And OOPS isn't it Ironic that is exactly what OBAMA has already done? AND isn't it Ironic that he had to reach across the "aisle" to do it?

And isn't it Ironic that she continues in that very speech to claim Obama has done none of these things?

Ok, Goatboy, send in the clowns with the "real" issues now.

"As one writer commented, after awhile Sarah's voice can peel the plastic off your microwave."

The new definition of hell: being locked up in a room with Sarah Palin for eternity.

The new definition of hell: being locked up in a room with Sarah Palin for eternity.

I could fuck her for eternity. Hell would be being locked up with Madeline Allbright who probably has a 60 grit dry-as-the-Mojave vagina.

Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008

Sponsor: Barack Obama

Goatman-
re: "I could fuck her for eternity."

Sounds like not. (Oops, there you, um, go again)

Sounds like not. (Oops, there you, um, go again)

I have no idea the point you are trying to get across here, betelg

Goatman-
I think that's because you're busy.

ok...

...?

ANyone wanna see where 4 years of Obama Economics will take us? GOOGLE: Illinois Budget/Illinois Economy. Have fun, and try not hyper-ventilate .

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Sponsor: Barack Obama

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#105 | Posted by BetelG

BetelG,

The people on this blog are not stupid! LOL. nice try.

www.youtube.com

Here's a video on your Bitch Republiscums.

#112 | Posted by USATrueandBlue7

Unbelievable! Why don't you go and research the purpose of this kind of hunting?

I'm laughing at you.

Unbelievable! Why don't you go and research the purpose of this kind of hunting?

I'm laughing at you.

#113 | Posted by Eddie at 2008-09-20 09:53 PM |

Aren't these animals only doing what nature and Sarah's GOD has programed them to do killing Sarah's Moose??

Or is Sarah Palin GOD now?

I'm laughing at you ...clown !

Sarah NOWayMcCain is an idiot.

Sarah NOWayMcCain is an idiot

The profundity of this post is overwhelming. It must've taken some seriously deep thought to formulate such a retort

Hillary out of the way and Biden not known to score points in the many debates in his Presidential bid.

Sarah may be a little raw in the details, but she is known to scorch her opponents (plenty guys) in Alaska --- and has a way with the audience.

Sam Harris recently wrote:
"Then came Palin's first television interview with Charles Gibson. I was relieved to discover, as many were, that Palin's luster can be much diminished by the absence of a teleprompter. Still, the problem she poses to our political process is now much bigger than she is. Her fans seem inclined to forgive her any indiscretion short of cannibalism. However badly she may stumble during the remaining weeks of this campaign, her supporters will focus their outrage upon the journalist who caused her to break stride, upon the camera operator who happened to capture her fall, upon the television network that broadcast the good lady's misfortuneand, above all, upon the "liberal elites" with their highfalutin assumption that, in the 21st century, only a reasonably well-educated person should be given command of our nuclear arsenal."

Takitez and his amazing gift for wildly understating the obvious:

"Sarah may be a little raw in the details..."

That's like saying the Titanic had a nodding acquaintance with a particular iceberg.

She HAS NO DETAILS, other than the ones she's gleaned through "political school" the past three weeks.