Obama Policing TV Ads???

And that's not all he's been up to.

Mr. Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, is scheduled to speak at a rally at the university today. The public is invited to this forum, on property it, the public, owns. However, signs and banners will not be allowed, according to the organizers and compliant campus officials. Suddenly, UMW is a First Amendment-Free, or at least a First Amendment-Crippled, Zone, subject to the self-serving preferences of politicos. Why does an Obama rally--or a McCain rally or a Nader rally--justify taking a little off the top of Americans' most fundamental rights?

A UMW spokeswoman says that the Obama campaign required the sign-and-banner ban. That campaign tells us that the ban is for "security" reasons. But a spokesman for the U.S. Secret Service, responsible for protecting presidential candidates, says that the service has no objection to signs at rallies, provided that no "part of the sign could be used as a weapon"--e.g., a heavy metal pole or a sharpened stick. Finally, the McCain campaign tells us, "We encourage people to make signs at our events."

More muscle arming:

www.nytimes.com

Stephen Crowley/The New York Times
Tom Matzzie, the leader of Accountable America, an outside left-wing group.

Nearly 10,000 of the biggest donors to Republican candidates and causes across the country will probably receive a foreboding "warning" letter in the mail next week.

The letter is an opening shot across the bow from an unusual new outside political group on the left that is poised to engage in hardball tactics to prevent similar groups on the right from getting off the ground this fall.

media.nationalreview.com

As Rosenberg repeatedly pointed out that Team Obama had been offered the opportunity to take part in the conversation, the agitated masses adapted their argument to suggest it was outrageous to request an interview from the Obama campaign in the thick of the DNC. Delivering the line of the night, Rosenberg countered, "The Obama national headquarters is just down the street from here. They obviously have the time to send out these angry emails, but they can't walk a few blocks to our studios?"

Throughout the open-line segments, Rosenberg and Kurtz wore incredulous expressions. The hostile callers were so bereft of any legitimate argument, there was little to do but sit back and marvel at what was going on.

The experience was surreal, amusing, and chilling. In a matter of hours, a major national campaign had called on its legions to bully a radio show out of airing an interview with a legitimate scholar asking legitimate political questions. Coupled with the Obama campaign's recent attempts to sic the DOJ on the creators of a truthful political advertisement which also happened to feature Obama's relationship with an unrepentant terrorist last night's call to action represents an emerging pattern. Any criticism of Obama's unknown past is to be immediately denounced as a "smear," and the messenger is to be shut down at all costs.

The Obama "police" must not believe in the first amendment. Anything that is necessary must be done to crown their Messiah.

"must not believe in the first amendment. "

The first amendment does not allow for unfettered, out-and-out lying in an ad. There are also truth-in-advertising laws which must be followed.

Talk to the hand, Danforth. Talk to the hand.

What part of your ass did you pull this one out of-UnAmerican?

I know its hard for you to believe that Obama doesn't want anyone to criticize his highness. But if you look at what he is doing, he is trying to use law enforcement to stifle free speech when HE is the subject OF CRITICISM. MESSIAH FOREBID!!

FRANK

He got it from the same place his thread about Obama and the bracelet came from.

In the article HE posted it said the soldier's mother was honored Obama knew who her son was and mentioned him in his speech. Yet, he proposes that because the mother's ex-husband and right wing conservatives NOW say Obama shouldn't mention it....it's HORRIBLE I SAY !!

Let's see.... I'm trying to remember who brought up KIA soldier's bracelets in the debate. He's kind of old, kind of angry, kind of a grandstander ..... Ummmmmmm

AU, are you part of the Obama goon squad that stifles the truth?? Am I under arrest for revealing the "dark side" of your master?

Gotta luff the R-tards.

Obama is trying to make sure that the laws against libel and slander are obeyed and they interpret this as Obama trying to break the law.

Hey, fucktards.

Why don't you call the ACLU fer help?

Bwa hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah!

Has Spud mentioned that Matt Blunt is a POS?

/In Spud's rarely humble opinion.

Spud is sure he's mentioned this at some point.

Be Well.

ANAMERICAN

No. I have a rule against spending more than 10 seconds at a time on any moron like you.

Spuddy, buddy. Will he follow the same scrunity of his own ads?? Hey, we could arrest him right now. LOL

"Talk to the hand"

I'll take that to mean you have no real response.

Dan, the response was meant for Obama and his supporters to hypothetically look in the mirror.

Who determines truth? Obama's people?? Does the truth apply to Obama also?

"Who determines truth? "

I don't suggest or propose a low bar. But if, say, someone claimed they said "no thanks" to a bridge to nowhere when they actually took every dime, they should be held accountable.

"Who determines truth? "

I don't suggest or propose a low bar. But if, say, someone claimed they said "no thanks" to a bridge to nowhere when they actually took every dime, they should be held accountable.

"Does the truth apply to Obama also?"

Absolutely. He and his campaign should be held to the same high standards as the McCain campaign.

Come November, one of the worst things the Republicans will have done is leave the country with a Democratic President, a Democratic House, and a (possibly filibuster-proof) Democratic Senate.

Was the money spent on the "bridge to nowhere"? No.

Was the money kept for the "bridge to nowhere"? Yes.

I have a rule against spending more than 10 seconds at a time on any moron like you.

#12 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY

Apparently AU sees everyone who doesn't think like him as a moron. It's the sort of thing that disspells the notion that he's for "Unity", unless you're falling into lockstep with him....

That's funny....

I only called one person a moron

Post a BS thread and I'll call you one too

Danforth, I believe if you will research this you will find that the money was spent on other transportation projects, not on a bridge.

Perhaps we need to get back on topic. No??

What exactly would your response be if McCain wanted state law enforcement to police Obama ads against McCain for "truth" ,actually banned the use of signs and banners at a campaign speech, actually sent letters out to Democrat contributors scaring them about sending campaign contributions and actually bullying a radio show out of airing an interview with a legitimate scholar asking legitimate political questions?

Honestly, wouldn't you be a little outraged? I've seen outrage here against Bush for much less.

FF CrackShack

Here's an analysis from the reporter who ran the original story questioning those who contacted him about it. He's wondering why they are opposed to elected officials promoting following the law.

www.kmov.com

As for Gov. Blunt's response, I just have this to say. Blunt has done such a piss poor job he's not running for re-election. His law breaking while in office probably makes Dick Cheney smile.

Funny how McCain also has a "truth squad". Just another example of that old Republican mantra do as I say...not as I do. Only the Republicans can seek legal action against "liars". We can't have both sides operating with the same principals. That's just crazy!

It's funny to watch how desperate some people on the right are getting lately. The governors response is a perfect example. Grasping at straws.

If you think things are bad with the Obama police during the election wait and if he gets elected there will be real secret police going around trying to arrest those who speak ill will of fearless leader.
posted by ObamaCrackShack

You're retarded. Get some help. Seriously.

Show me a link Dfiant. I want to read about this.