Hat tip to the guys at PowerLine...
So, Senator Obama wants us to think he represents "Kansas Values" rather than Chicago Machine Politics.
PowerLine notes that Vincent Flynn has drafted a response to Obama's new ad:
I'm John McCain and I approve this ad(Clip of Obama ad)
Bob Dole: I just saw this Barack Obama ad and I just don't believe it.
(Backround: Midwestern agrarian scenes)
Let's be clear. I was born in Kansas. I went to school in Kansas. I served the people of Kansas as their Senator.
I've spent a lifetime being proud of the people of Kansas and their values.
And Senator Obama, you just don't have Kansas values.
I know one man who does have the values of the heartland....faith, courage, honesty and patriotism.
That's my friend John McCain and I'm proud to support him for President.
This is an excellent and very powerful response to BO's obfuscating lies about who he is. It will also preempt his choice of the current Kansas governor as his running mate.
Please Senator McCain, please RNC, take the gloves off and beat
this lying SOB (with apologies to momma doggies) like the cheap
drum he is.
Senator McCain, you've repeatedly said that you want to focus on issues. I would say to you that BO's bad character (not lack of character), his consistent bad judgment, and the fact that he will say anything - and your friends in the media will let him get away with it - ARE the major issues in this campaign.
We need a President we can believe. We need a President who loves his country and will do what's best for it, not a man who surrounds himself with aging domestic terrorists, racists and people who will believe any mootbat theory as long as it makes the US look bad.
Take the gloves off Senator. You've fought for your country in the past. The stakes are higher today than they've ever been. Winning the battle has never been more critical. We are in a war. I know you know that. Our military can take care of the foreign enemies, but only if we have a President who is willing to take on - and defeat - our domestic enemies. Barack Obama and the elected Democrats in Washington DC are not "your friends", they are aligned with our foreign enemies. Please sir, take off the gloves and take the fight to them. And win.
Amen !
gopinbufordga July 12th, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (link)
If you want to rally the base - expose Barry as the oprah packaged scam artist he truly is.
SAY NO TO BO
Agree
Michael Lunz July 15th, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. (link)
I completely agree. In fact, i believe that both candidates are a little shady, once you combine all of the speaches, it is hard to tell.... WHO IS REALLY SUPPORTING THE CONSTITUTION! However, I am kind of into that "Say no to BO" slogan... pretty crafty. We cannot let him win. McCain is the lesser of both evils... however, he does support the REALID, which seems like a liberal thing to support.
I wish we had die hard conservative republicans running. Only strict one i saw was Ron Paul... and he didnt have the money to make it.
It's safe to assume something if there is evidence for it. The burden of evidence is on the offense.
Miracles are for the faithless - Jesus.
Ron Paul's problem wasn't money.
Brian Hibbert July 15th, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. (link)
He had some kooky ideas. He also had plenty of supporters with even kookier ideas.
FIATs money! Gold Standard! Pull in to the borders and lock them! Sorry, that sort of stuff isn't going to get you more than a few % of the vote no matter how much money you have.
Socialism doesn't work. It looks nice on paper, but it's been tried and it's failed miserably every time (usually accompanied by widespread death and suffering). Proud member of the V.R.W.C.
Don't forget the foreign policy
Neil Stevens July 15th, 2008 at 4:33 p.m. (link)
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Michael Lunz July 24th, 2008 at 6:18 p.m. (link)
hey thanks for replying..
arent those some great things though? I dont understand why people are against the gold standard? Maybe you can clarify this for me. Paper money seems to risky, i think we have less than 100 years in our country, before we set up another method of currency. Thats theoretical, however, gold and silver never debunk as being the foundation for value (in currency.)
The point on locking the borders, i have not heard of with this candidate. I do know, however, that he does not believe in forming alliances with other countries, as we (Americans,) Need no alliance, to remain strong, as long as we stand united. In his book, he talks about how people whom dont understand his foreign policy think of him as isolationist. He was very much the opposite. He believed in establishing good friendships, trade, and travel with all countries. Pauls main idea, is that we can lead the world by example, once we show them how we can be successful in our own country. However, we should never lock the borders, as this would prevent trade, travel, and friendship building.
It's safe to assume something if there is evidence for it. The burden of evidence is on the offense.
Miracles are for the faithless - Jesus.
Kansas Values While They Last
spc July 12th, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. (link)
I hope that more and more Republicans, conservatives, and anyone else who believes in America gets with the program. These liberal American haters have taken over the media and the democratic party and a bunch of Rhinos have joined them.
The values that made America great are quickly being sold out in the name of political correctness, fairness, and other socialists dreams. To make it worse, those of us that hold these values have been spun by the MSM into the evil ones.
The RNC, McCain, all the R's in the House, Senate, and at the state level need to get these things front and center. Unfortunately, the MSM does not want to carry it so it will take work. But, it is important work that needs to get out.
I know so many lifelong democrats that are totally oblivious to the fact that their party has been hijacked by a bunch of Marxist American Haters. With the MSM behind them this group has been able to spin all the troubles that began with the Clinton's fall onto President Bush and the Republicans. Facts don't matter, just have the MSM spin it and repeat so often that the typical citizen believes it true.
This country must have a short attention span because the disaster of the Carter Administration is not that long ago. One doesn't have to look too hard to see that Obama has the same tried and failed ideas that Carter used.
The gloves need to come off and our party needs to get the message out and call these people what they are. We will have to make a lot of noise because the MSM is blind to the obvious truth.
Preach it, Becker!
Achance July 12th, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. (link)
nt
In Vino Veritas
Recommended
bs July 12th, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (link)
but interestingly enough, the first time I read the diary, I couldn't find the Recommend button, and the Edit button showed up! Apparently Redstate thought I was mbecker908. Bizarre, and rather disturbing to think that someone else could change my diaries...
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Yeeeeeaaaaah!!!
Flagstaff July 12th, 2008 at 5:51 p.m. (link)
And if I had an old fedora on, I'd tear it off my head and throw it on the desk. Just like Steve Allen used to do.
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Perhaps an improvement might be
mbecker908 July 12th, 2008 at 6:14 p.m. (link)
to add Senator Brownback. Show he & Dole together...
B: Senator Dole & I have represented the people of Kansas for many years.
D: We know the people and the values of Kansas.
B: And I've served in he Senate with Senator Obama.
D: and Sam and I agree on this: Senator Obama, you don't have Kansas values...
CongressCritter™: Never have so few felt like they were owed so much by so many for so little.
Heh
Dan McLaughlin July 13th, 2008 at 9:11 p.m. (link)
That was precisely my suggestion as well. Dole has the bigger national name recognition but Brownback is known to a lot of the folks who count as far as voting on values. Brownback - who has been on the Straight Talk Express since he left the race - is a guy who resonates with social conservatives (those who are politically active enough to have heard of him, at any rate) and is, in fact, almost synonymous with 'values'
"No compromise with the main purpose, no peace till victory, no pact with unrepentant wrong." - Winston Churchill
There's one downside to Brownback
Neil Stevens July 13th, 2008 at 10:52 p.m. (link)
You just have to avoid talking about illegal immmigration, I think.
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Verily, let it be as you have said
tcgeol July 12th, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. (link)
It sounds great. We need to hit him sometimes in ways that he can't tie directly to McCain.
Just your typical bitter gun- and God-clinger
Well said
Vegas_Rick July 12th, 2008 at 6:57 p.m. (link)
It's almost as if the McCain campaign feels that Obama's flaws, character and otherwise, are clearly apparent to the electorate. And no energy need be wasted pointing out said shortcomings.
Those who control energy, control society.
I'd recommend except I can't find the button!
streetwise July 12th, 2008 at 7:41 p.m. (link)
3.0 teething troubles, I guess.
One caveat- I wouldn't label Dems as enemies. Termites, yes!
Re 3.0: I still can't find a recommend button
streetwise July 13th, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (link)
for this diary.
Did you find it yet?
Herodotus July 14th, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. (link)
If so I could use some directions.
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Slightly_Askew July 14th, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (link)
Opens up the find window. Typed in "recommend" and hit search. First result, right under title of article "Recommend or unrecommend this diary"
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Did you find it yet?
Herodotus July 14th, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (link)
If so I could use some directions.
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I found it
Herodotus July 14th, 2008 at 1:08 p.m. (link)
It is a few lines under the date and time.
P.S. Sorry for the double comment.
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It's in the header under the blog title
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It's not actually a button. The button was messing up page loading. It reads "Recommend or unrecommend this diary"
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Nothing is more
mike_volpe July 13th, 2008 at 10:10 a.m. (link)
annoying than Obama claiming mainstream values. He cut his teeth in Hyde Park in Chicago. Maybe outside my hometown that means nothing, but what it means is he cut his teeth in among the most radical places in the world. Why do you think he spent his first fundraising event at the home of a former domestic terrorist? It's because that sort of thing is SOP in Chicago.
More than that, he ingratiated himself with the most radical and corrupt elements in the city and state. He may have been raised in Kansas but he spent his formative political years in the most radical place in the country, Hyde Park Chicago. Here is the real Barack Obama's political upbringing...
http://theeprovocateur.blogspot.com/2008/04/ayers-rezko-and-obama-countering.html
wrong..
Pentagon16 July 14th, 2008 at 2:23 p.m. (link)
Obama was never "raised in Kansas"- even the liar doesn't claim that. He was raised in Indonesia for seven years, then Hawaii, New York, Boston, Chicago..
"Small town folks get bitter after which they cling to guns or religion, or antipathy to people who aren't like them, or anti-immigrant sentiment"- Barack Carter Obama
Kansas is locked up
dld1717 July 13th, 2008 at 11:17 a.m. (link)
If McCain has to worry about Kansas then he is in trouble.
Dole was not in Senate when Obama came in.
Dole was not...
mbecker908 July 13th, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (link)
That's why I posted the change to the script upthread and added Sam Brownback.
CongressCritter™: Never have so few felt like they were owed so much by so many for so little.
Dole was not...
mbecker908 July 13th, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (link)
That's why I posted the change to the script upthread and added Sam Brownback.
CongressCritter™: Never have so few felt like they were owed so much by so many for so little.
Recommended. Question: Do Republicans
spainishirish July 14th, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. (link)
have to wait on the McCain campaign to get around to doing what should be done? The Kansas Republican Party or RNC could put out this commercial, couldn't they, and then it would be picked up by YouTube? Or would that run afoul of campaign finance regs? It can be done, and should be done, soon.
I'm Voting Barr!
mrspant July 14th, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (link)
[Blam. Go shill for Barr/Root in San Francisco like Root himself does]
So, we can put you down as a vote for Obama then?
Brian Simpson July 14th, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (link)
Because if you think Barr can win, you are Ron Paul crazy.
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Then perhaps you should go elsewhere
bs July 14th, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (link)
This is a GOP site. We do not promote the other guys. Kindly take your rant to someone who cares.
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I don't know when flip flop got its current defintion
mbauer July 14th, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (link)
But to flip flop implies changing back and forth, not a one time change.
And over a career as long as his, of course you can pick actions out of context and call them reversals of position.
It's different when you can come up with a list this long for Obama created in 2 short years of statements all aimed at what he plans to do when he becomes president.
Language does evolve
The_Gadfly July 15th, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. (link)
and while flip-flop may have originally meant several (many?) times back and forth on the same issue, its usage in modern parlance indicates one who changes his position according to what polls best. Which is exactly what the radical leftist from Chicago is now doing: changing his announced positions to match the polling data so he can win the national election. After he's won it, he'll go back to the policies he advocated in the primaries.
Language evolves
Neil Stevens July 15th, 2008 at 11:50 a.m. (link)
But that's not an excuse for every mis-use of a word or phrase.
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You really should vote for Nader, then.
spainishirish July 14th, 2008 at 11:55 a.m. (link)
I saw your other SPAM in an offshore drilling diary, and apparently you and Nader share energy views. Get your friends to vote Nader, too. I sent him money just so he could reach those who would support him most. You should as well.
How many?
Rod_Patrick July 14th, 2008 at 12:12 p.m. (link)
61 flip flops in his career. Say 30 Pres. McCain served the country as senator and representative for 20 years of service.
And assume that all the flip flops are true.
30 instead of 20 yrs of service
Rod_Patrick July 14th, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (link)
I'm a moron fan of Old Pal Mac.
Can't help it.
Good job....
Susannah July 14th, 2008 at 12:24 p.m. (link)
Recommended! I actually recommended this yesterday, but I didn't have the time to write anything about it. Anyway, I agree that it is time for McCain to take the gloves off, and that Obama will definitely lose if this becomes a "values" election.
5
Herodotus July 14th, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (link)
5 n/t
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Signed it
grhy July 14th, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (link)
I signed as soon as newt announce it. Looks like Pesident Bush signed it today too....
agreed
Pentagon16 July 14th, 2008 at 2:20 p.m. (link)
McCain will need to start landing some blows on Obambi's liberalism, his flip flops, his lack of true character, his inexperience and woeful judgement on issue after issue.
we need to pray that Steve Schmidt is the guy to do it and that we have some good Ad men still at the RNC and 527s...
"Small town folks get bitter after which they cling to guns or religion, or antipathy to people who aren't like them, or anti-immigrant sentiment"- Barack Carter Obama
Sad to think it.
grhy July 14th, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. (link)
This guy to teach HRC & slick Willy a couple of things about politics!! I know the media is giving him a giant pass but pleaseeee. This stuff burns my A. Barry could sell a Ketchup popcicle to a women in white gloves. Does anyone really think any of these states he's talking about are in play. NO I belive it's just stratgy, Please GOP don't take your eye off the ball, We cannot afford BHO.
Squirrel Recommended!
The_Fastest_Squirrel July 14th, 2008 at 4:51 p.m. (link)
As an Iowa farm boy from way back, I can say that Obama has nothing in common with my values.
Got to say amen 'Beck
gamecock July 14th, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. (link)
Thanks for the heads up on the ad and the admonition to J-Mac.
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As a Kansas native,
redneck_hippie July 14th, 2008 at 7:15 p.m. (link)
I had to laugh at the ad's line re: Obama's Kansas values. Ha!
Having spent my formative years in Kansas and most of the rest here in Chicagoland, I "know" the difference.
I tried to rec. this over the weekend, so is there a way to tell whether or not I recommended it already?
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Samcoastie Recommend
samcoastie July 15th, 2008 at 6:56 a.m. (link)
I think McCain's choice to hold back on attacking Obama is outstanding strategy. Sadly, most of the country is far more aware of the goings on of A-Rod, Brinkley and Favre than any elected officials. Any attacks made by him now could not be repeated effectively after the conventions when people are actually paying attention. But I am so looking forward to seeing McCain fight. He doesn't look good meek.
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I'm not so sure about Kansas.
Menlo July 15th, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (link)
From what I know, I would have to disagree here. It takes an Obama-style liberal to elect and continue to give job approval to that governor. There is just no way around that.
If she matches their values, so does Obama.
Don't Even Dignify Him with Respect
buckeye July 15th, 2008 at 9:30 p.m. (link)
McCain should give BO the treatment Quayle received every day. McCain shouldn't even dignify the idea a freshman senator with nothing of substance on his resume prior to the Senate is even worthy of the Office of President. It's like one of the execs being made to debate the intern on how to run a major enterprise on a daily basis.
That and BO is a lying, radical, Marxist in centrist clothing. It's time to take the gloves off and treat this clown like the arrogant punk he is. Attack his strength by going after the smug arrogance. Don't even acknowledge him with respect. Lloyd Benston didn't give Quayle an ounce of political respect and McCain shouldn't give BO any. It's an insult to McCains 20 years of active duty and 20 years in Congress to do otherwise.
"Honor is self-esteem made visible in action." - Ayn Rand, West Point, 1974
Once a liar, always a liar.
kordo_vos July 15th, 2008 at 11:41 p.m. (link)
If we can't believe a word that BO says right now while campaigning (which is a time where he should be the most careful), just imagine what will happen if he takes office.
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I've been pretty impressed
Sheila_Frush July 17th, 2008 at 1:22 p.m. (link)
with McCain's campaign, actually. He's making Ob look bad IMO, without really attacking him personally...the debates will further prove Ob's lack of ability to do more than be a Chicago community planner...;)
Great post
Don July 17th, 2008 at 10:35 p.m. (link)
BO is a good way to address B. Hussein Obama AND his politics.
Having rev. jj endorsement gives us a better chance to win.
At least McCain won't deliberately try to destroy the USA.
Don
Democratic is a process democrat is what they are...
I need details
joebloe July 18th, 2008 at 9:39 p.m. (link)
REPUBLICANS EVERYWHERE! I invite all of you to try to find what specific plans McCain has for this country. I have gone to his web site and have not been able to find anything with details! You can go to Obama's web site and find out for yourself what his plan is for the future of this country, with specific details! For me I would rather know what my president has in mind for this great nation of ours. Now if those specifics don't agree with you then, of course, vote for who actually has a plan that you do agree with. Just don't be a mindless follower, read the details from all the candidates and be informed!
Really?
Rod_Patrick July 19th, 2008 at 6:22 p.m. (link)
I have gone to his web site and have not been able to find anything with details!
Not a single detail?
Seems like you don't know how to read or your mind lost its marbles.