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May 21, 2008 - 12:42am.
I try to limit my blogs to 2 a day but sometimes there is news that is so compelling that I have to post it. This is such news! Chuck Hagel Takes On McCain, Repeatedly Praises Obama
It really is too bad that Chuck Hagel did not run for the GOP nomination. We have 2 Vietnam war heros from the same party that are totally opposite. Chuck Hagel versus John McCain. John McCain isn't fit to shine Chuck Hagel's brass. They say that Chuck Hagel is Senator Obama's answer to Joe Lieberman. I say great. I would love to see that debate. But here's a thought for you. Since Senator Hagel is retiring from Congress, perhaps Senator Obama might consider nominating Senator Hagel as his nominee. Now that would be a combination that would be really tough for the spend and steal REpublican Genuises of Propaganda to swift boat. If not, perhaps Senator Hagel should consider joining the Democratic party in protest and address the people of the country as to his reasons why at the Democratic convention. Sorry, I was day dreaming there for a moment. One can still dream of possibilities. As I retire for the night, I take pleasure in the fact that Karl Rove and John McCain are both probably busting a vein in their gigantic heads over Hagel's remarks. I wonder what the GOP attack dogs will have to say about this in the am! Senator Hagel, I'm proud of you! You have restored my faith that there still are reasonable people who call themselves REpublicans. Granted you are over shadowed by those darn Bushies. So I ask you and all your admirers, to join us to rid our country of the cockroaches that have infested the Republican party and enabled the FAILED POLICIES of BUSH/MCCAIN while we still can! Senator Obama may not be your first choice, but President McCain is WORSE than President Bush!
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This is also interesting
Submitted by pollchecker on May 21, 2008 - 12:49am.This is also interesting considering it is a member of John McCAin's campaign.
McCain strategist keeps Obama vow, leaving campaign
And people say it will be hard for Senator Obama to defeat John McCain.
If we do not allow Karl to manipulate or dominate the Media or control the political conversation, John McCain will be defeated and we can begin to reclaim and rebuild our country.
I like Hagel, also, for the
Submitted by ekaton on May 21, 2008 - 12:54am.I like Hagel, also, for the most part. The following comment is in no way intended to be a criticism of anything you wrote above.
Hagel: "But once they have the responsibility to govern the country and lead the world, that difference between what they said and what responsibilities they have to fulfill are vastly different."
And, this is the crux of the matter, the root of the problem. What continuing arrogance, that the United States is just ASSUMED to be by default and by necessity the "world leader." Why? Why MUST the U.S. maintain a military empire on over 700 bases in over 100 countries. THIS IS INSANE. IT IS BLEEDING US TO DEATH. To protect American interests? American CORPORATE interests, maybe, and all at taxpayer expense.
-- Kent Shaw
Hagel could never have run
Submitted by 33rdSt on May 21, 2008 - 4:01am.Hagel could never have run for the nomination; too honest and direct. I like him on Obama's ticket but two heartland candidates sharing a ticket is a concern.
We must never forget that
Submitted by Sandra Price on May 21, 2008 - 7:39am.We must never forget that Senator Hagel is a member of the religous right and was working for the prohibitions that became the agenda of the 2000 and 2004 elections. Other than that Hagel's votes in the Senate have been wonderful. Many of us wanted him to run for President but feared he would never recognize the separation of church and state. This agenda of the religious right would change the freedoms and liberties of all Americans. If he had simply said he would recognizse the separation as Jack Kennedy did, he would be president in a flash.
Hagel is retiring and I believe that he has seen the mess the GOP has made of the nation as well as the party. He would be a great V.P. but not until he promises the Kennedy separation.
I still think a Obama/Hagel
Submitted by pollchecker on May 21, 2008 - 9:58am.I still think a Obama/Hagel would be as good as a Obama/Richardson ticket, maybe better. I would love to see Chuck Hagel, another former Vietnam vet, attack John McCain's policies UNFETTERED by the STRONG ARM TACTICS of the Republican party.
It's high time the American people heard the truth from a REpublican.
Oh yes, he has played the game over the past 8 years. I can't blame him. The Dems play the game as well. It's the nature of being a politician. But in the end, Hagel has spoken out against GW's war and worked towards saving our troops and bringing them home.
His "experience" and "bi-partisanship" brings a unique combination that would be very difficult for Karl and friends to swiftboat even though they would try to.
Additionally I find it interesting no one has commented on the fact that a McCain aide has quit the campaign because he would not campaign against Senator Obama. That must mean there is a lot of shady stuff being lined up as ammunition to throw against him in the general election. Hagel could be the point guy like Cheney was for GW. Who better to stand up to the REpublican attack dogs.