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April 11, 2007

McCain Trims Headquarters Staff

Sen. John McCain 's campaign retooling continues.

Manager Terry Nelson is trimming some of the organization's vestigial edges to pare down costs and more efficiently distribute key staff. Contrary to rumors, the campaign is not shedding weight in order to slow down its cash burn rate.

Nelson has decided to eliminate several staff positions from the campaign's May budget, some yet to be filled. In addition, several campaign consultants will see their contracts modified. Others currently on retainer will work for the campaign on a per-project basis.

Key departments, including political affairs, communications and the field staff in early primaries states -- were spared, and some instances, are still hiring.

A campaign aide characterized the changes as "minor adjustments."

After having raised $12.5 million, a solid but below-average sum for the Republican field, the campaign revamped its finance operation, bringing in Republican lobbyist and fundraising wizard Tom Loeffler to oversee fundraising, and asking Republican strategist Steve Schmidt to look after spending more carefully.

During February and March, McCain's campaign hired a staff of more than 120, and it staged several expensive bus trips through Iowa and New Hampshire. A trip through South Carolina is planned for next week.

Because a detailed accounting of McCain's spending hasn't yet be released, it's not clear whether the campaign began to pay the legion of consultants it has signed up.

The campaign aide declined to say how much McCain spent during the first quarter although McCain advisers have emphasized that the campaign's monetary difficulties revolved around the tasks of raising money, rather than the rate at which the money was spent.

Ex-MA Gov. Mitt Romney raised $24M and spent $12M.

McCain's first quarter filings will be available on Saturday. [MARC AMBINDER]

Posted at 05:59 PM

Comments

Did he shutdown his Baghdad campaign office?

Matt | 04.11.07 06:07 PM

Why doesn't he move his campaign headquarters to Baghdad since, as he says, things are going so well there. I’m sure the rent there is very reasonable and the weather I hear is nice and warm.

thromulese | 04.11.07 07:33 PM

The MSM keeps telling us that McCain is losing ground because of his pro-war stance. They're only half right because his pro-war stance is making him less and less the darling of the pro-defeat MSM. He never had any chance with actual Republican voters because when it comes to his stand on any other issue, he is always, ALWAYS wrong. Remember McCain-Feingold? Remember the Gang of 14? He may be a war hero, but he's an horrendously bad legislator.

RedStater | 04.11.07 09:25 PM

I am a staunch Republican, but I would not vote for McCain if he were the last other Republican on this planet...

Charles L. McLeod | 04.11.07 09:27 PM

McCain lost me when he supported the illegals in this country, was part of the gang of 14, McCain/Feingold and his work with Kennedy. I will never be back. If he is the nominee I will simply not vote at all.

frank mize | 04.11.07 09:53 PM

Let's hope that the McCain campaign hears the message: No amnesty, no open borders, quit supporting illegal aliens as they break the law, and presidential candidates (as all good citizens) should support the rule of law in America and equal justice under law.

Nothing good comes from something that starts out as a criminal conspiracy to break US laws. Sen. McCain is flat wrong on this. Ignore the law and conservative Republicans at your own peril Senator.

LomaAlta | 04.12.07 12:51 AM

Contrary to media establishment spin, McCain was DOA with the Republican base from the get go. The truth now is becomming apparent.

Jon E. | 04.12.07 06:48 AM

John McCain panders to illegal immigrants,enough said!

gary | 04.12.07 07:27 AM

To the Republican base that opposes McCain and threatens not to vote if he is the nominee could they please consider the following:

McCain-Feingold- I realize that it curbs free-speech before elections, but I also lived in NYC pre-McCain Feingold during the Lazio/Clinton campaign. The smear campaign that was hoisted upon poor Lazio the final weeks before the election by unidentified hypocrat operatives was disgusting. Something had to give.

THe Gang of FOurteen- I was pretty angry about that too at the time. But let's be honest, now that Repubs have lost both Houses isn't it better that we didn't eliminate the fillibuster rule with federal nominees.

Immigration-I know this is a very tough issue. No Republican should feel ashamed for being ambivalent about their views on curbing illiegal immigration first. One only have to look at Europe where immigrants from India have to return to India every six months to renew their status, to understand that the US is far more progressive towards immigants than the "liberal" EU.

HOWEVER, Immigrants here are a trmendously large voting block, they have children who are already citizens and vote.

Second given the scary society we live in, we can't just have 12 million unregistered aliens, it is not safe for us or for them.

Last my husband's dollars and cents perspective on this is that our economy needs the immigrants here as Europe should open its borders to Turkey.

Given all of this there has to be compromise. It is simply unrealistic to expect to that resolving the illiegal immigration problem will happen without some form of path to citizenship. Perhaps the base and McCain should come to compromise, rather than have Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama or even Rudy GUilianin resolve it for us.

Legislating requires compromise. As a legislator protecting the insitutions of the Congress, ie through the the Gang of 14 and forging compromise is the essence of a legislator's job. You may not like it but McCain HAS been a very Good legislator.

NOw we need a VERY GOOD President. If you stay home Barack Obama and/or Hillary Clinton will make immigration policy and it will not be citizneship in 10 years and paying some back taxes, it will probably be citizenship in six months and we will create an agency to pay the taxes for you.

Just as McCain made for a good soldier, he made for a good legislator, I have to believe that he would honorably represent the Republican Party as President.

Last and most important, this election will once again be a refernedum on Iraq and the fight over whether the work of 200,000 military personnel will have been for naught. Today, as the US poitical campaign heats up terrorists hit inside the Greeen Zone. Don't you know that Barack Obama will call this more evidence of defeat and reason for withdrawal. All the work that the surge has accom;lished in settling down portions of Bagdad could all be for naught, because one guy could sneak in a wreak havoc.

Our military can't win this fight unless the terrorists know that the US public's resolve will not waiver with the election of a new President in 2008. The ONLY candidate who can relay that message is John McCain.

You don't get immigration policy or judicial nominees unless you have a strong commander-in-chief. McCain is the one Republican or Democrat candidate that we can trust on this.

If we can't fight next to our soldiers in Iraq and Afghan to show these terrorists our resolve, the least we can do is compromise, and vote our resolve on the most important issue of our generation--whether the US will cave to terrorism.

JAZ | 04.12.07 09:42 AM

I love it when conservatives get hysterical about immigration, it's always good for a laugh. It's also funny when they make comments about the EU that reveal they don't have any clue what they're talking about.

pt | 04.12.07 01:12 PM

John McCain is going to end up in jail over this. Go see the beginning. He promised to help me - instead, he sent his GESTAPO GOONS to my Home to scare the life out of me and my Family. THEY AMBUSHED US - GUNS POINTED AT ME AND MY CHILDREN - IN OUR FRONT YARD.

ALL BECAUSE I ASKED HIM A QUESTION...

Larry North | 09.21.07 05:15 PM

I'm a staunch Republican and I'm very tired of
McCain criticizing our current government and Bush. He says he will fix what is broken!
Each time I hear him talk this way it makes me think I do not want to vote for him. He needs to be loyal to our Republican President. I personally think Bush is doing a GREAT job. McCain needs to stop it now!

Debbie Desousa | 01.09.08 11:49 AM

WHEN YOU COME UP AGAINST HILLARY'S MUD SLINGING TACTICS, TURN AWAY FROM HER AND KEEP GETTING YOUR MESSAGE OUT. DON'T GIVE ANSWER TO ANY PERSONAL ATTACKS. BY IGNORING HER YOU SHOW HER UP FOR HER REAL SELF. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EXPLAIN YOURSELF, JUST GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT!!!!!!

JUNE CANNAFAX | 01.23.08 05:57 PM

WHEN YOU COME UP AGAINS MUD SLINGING TACTICS, TURN AWAY AND KEEP GETTING YOUR MESSAGE OUT. DON'T GIVE ANSWER TO ANY PERSONAL ATTACKS. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO EXPLAIN YOURSELF, JUST GET YOUR MESSAGE OUT!!!!!!

JUNE CANNAFAX | 01.23.08 05:59 PM

Senator McCain, I hope you will remove yourself from any personal mud-slinging tactics from any of your opponents. Ignore the derogatory comments and focus on getting your message out.

JUNE CANNAFAX | 01.23.08 06:03 PM

You don't have to worry about terrorist. George Bush is doing the job for them thru the North American Union agreement with Mexico and Canada. Wake up people! I voted for Bush and have supported him all the way thru. But the North American Union conspiracy is being done behind our backs and without congressional apporvaL.
JUNE

June | 01.24.08 12:25 PM

sugest john mcain use mitt romney's business talents in a mccain administration.. also suggest john mccain let country know how he hates war and wants to end any and all war as soon as possible.. (who knows better than he the suffering of war) -- john mccain should emphasize that there are many policies and positions in all politics and no one politician is right on every one -- he should let the people know that as president he will work with both sides and only he can bring us all together and put the united back into USA ---

autofill | 01.25.08 11:52 AM

We need John McCain signs in Florida. I stopped by the Republican Hdqtrs in Ocala today Jan 25th and there were no signs or bumber stickers available. Lady in chareg said she tried to get some but had not been able to find any. Said she had sent e-mail requesting signs.
Joe Donnelly
MCPO USN Ret.

Joe Donnelly | 01.25.08 04:50 PM

Joe Donnelly | 01.25.08 04:51 PM

John McCain needs professional make-up. He looks so pale as if risen from the dead. I am his supporter and want him to look good or better than Mitt Romney and WIN!

Nijo | 01.27.08 11:18 AM

Can you tell me Senator McCain why my husband has had such misfortune the last 15 years in the Mental Health Area? All he has ever wanted to do is help people in his profession. Speaking as 2 people who voted for you in New Port Richey, FL, can you tell us why we have been moved to this beautiful area 2 months ago only for my husband to get fired today? After our money has been spent moving here, etc. Is there ANY justice for mean and malicious employers. He was released from Bay Care West Hospital as an LCSW. In his spare time, he has always loved boxing and appreciated your standup for the sport.
Mrs. Linda Harms

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Harms | 02.07.08 07:07 PM

John McCain needs to back off on amnisty for illegals, take a good look at the Fairtax (The current system is killing me financially.) I also think his stand on waterboarding is simply a pet peeve of his because of his experience in Viet Nam. Anybody who would possibly let thousands of people die because he would not allow waterboarding is not a person I want protecting America. He needs to publically state a more conservative position, or he will loose many republican votes. I am a conservative republican who wants a conservative reopublican in office.

David Davis

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David Davis | 02.09.08 10:18 AM

I am a Republican But I will never vote for John McCain, we are a nation of laws and when you break them you should pay for it. Pass a law that if you give a job to an Illegal, You will get a 10.000 dollar fine for each one and every time. We would not need the fence and there would be a river of Illegals heading home in two weeks.

bill c | 02.19.08 11:37 AM

About McCain's Disclosures:

Greetings Chief Justice Ronald M. George:

This is a follow up to the filing I submitted a couple months ago, on “CD,” which I confirmed your receipt of. Thank you. In connection with the CLE part of my application, I present the enclosed “CD” of law intelligence, which I appreciate your 05-19-05 personal invitation to me to submit to you in connection with Uniting Branches – A tort Duty.

As an introduction to my debriefing, I first reference one of my many references:

Ex 02-08-08 Cover Page from Pamela J. Harbour (FTC Commissioner) to me.

Second, owing to deep problems in connection the art of void orders & void contracts, I have formatted a simple body of law on those points. Here is a preview:

“A void (Gas Cas) judgment is not entitled to the respect accorded a valid adjudication, but may be entirely disregarded, or declared inoperative by any tribunal in which effect is sought to be given to it. It is attended by none of the consequences of a valid adjudication. It has no legal or binding force or efficacy for any purpose or at any place. ... It is not entitled to enforcement ... All proceedings founded on the void judgment are themselves regarded as invalid.”

"A void judgment does not create any binding obligation.” Federal decisions addressing void state court judgments include Kalb & Ex parte Rowland.

After having personally eye-witnessed a series of acts based on facially void orders, it is clear that this topic & body of law is ripe for clarification, via broad publication.

For example, when a court, like Judges William Mud – Robert T. – J. Remke contract to strip ones civil rights by A) pretending to have jurisdiction over an action federally dismissed; B) pretending to be vested with power to enter a private contract with a prisoner, under its “Crown authority,” masked as “The People v.____,”; and C) fraudulently publishing that fraud, calculating to set a chain of character assassination attacks in motion, personal liability triggers.

Third, I have personally eye-witnessed a deep epidemic of British Arrest first, ask questions later, pretending to honor due process, calculating automatic rejects of defense presentations, & void rubber stamping of Article 3 Standing-less witch hunts. These judicially sponsored crimes are properly addressed by employing the “original jurisdiction” clause, invoking one’s U.S. Supreme Court’s Original Jurisdiction, which is what part of my enclosed “CD” CLE presentation details, for We The People & the formally trained alike. If you have any ideas about how to best present my programs, I welcome your input!

Gary Joseph Bonas II

Gary | 02.21.08 07:11 PM

Now John Boy you know you and hillary are good friends.Help her out bust obama out.
Don't you want some real competition or take the easy way out.
IF you run against Obama and win it would be not much compared to winning against, Hillary.
thank you,thank you
thank you very much
your true friend and Hillarys Theresa duncan

theresa duncan | 03.01.08 09:48 AM

John needs to stand up with the majority of good ole` average Americans and address what has to be done with illegal immigration. We are not just talking about our southern border--but all boarders. The federal handouts must stop- the average American is having a hard enough time as it is, just trying to be honest,productive, responsible citizens. It is a true slap in the face for most everyone to see all the gov.programs that cater to these illegals. Most problems America is having now can be attributed to overpopulation. There comes a time, and that should have been yesterday, that our country sets a very high criteria for who we will let into our home.

dennis | 03.03.08 02:52 PM

AMERICANS - STOP BEING SO SYNICAL TOWARDS SENATOR MCCAIN. HE VOTED HIS CONSCIENCE AND WE SHOULD BE PROUD THAT HE DID. HE TRIED TO GET THE GOVT TO CUT DOWN SPENDING - AND USED V0TING AGAINST TAX CUTS AS A MEANS ALTHOUGH UNSUCCESSFUL.

PUT A LITTLE TINT IN THE SENATOR'S HAIR SO IT IS NOT SO WHITE - THE TEENAGERS WILL THINK HIM TOO OLD TO BE PRESIDENT. DO IT IN A CLANDESTINE MANNER.

WE HAVE TO IMAGINE THE TERRORISTS ATTACKING US LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN ISRAEL.. WILL IT COME WITHIN THE NEAR FUTURE? IF SO, WHO WOULD BEST PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF OUR COUNTRY AND OUR CITIZENRY? YUP - SENATOR MCCAIN.

SEE IF GOV ROMMEY WILL CAMPAIGN WITH SEN. MCCAIN. HE WOULD CERTAINLY TURN FOLKS TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

jERRY kING WESTON | 03.04.08 05:41 PM

PUT A LITTLE TINT IN THE SENATOR'S HAIR SO IT IS NOT SO WHITE - THE TEENAGERS WILL THINK HIM TOO OLD TO BE PRESIDENT. DO IT IN A CLANDESTINE MANNER.

SEE IF GOV ROMMEY WILL CAMPAIGN WITH SEN. MCCAIN. HE WOULD CERTAINLY TURN FOLKS TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

jERRY kING WESTON | 03.04.08 05:42 PM

MCCAIN MOVING CAMPAIGN HQS TO IRAQ. FOR THE PERSON THAT ADVOCATED THIS - NO NEED FOR THIS, FOR THE TERRORISTS WILL SOON BE ON OUR LAND AND PERHAPS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. SINCE YOU ADVOCATE GETTING OUT OF IRAQ - ARE YOU WILLING TO ACCEPT THE CONSEQUENCES TO THE COUNTRY AND OUR CITIZENS?

WE'RE TALKING ABOUT FANATICS THAT CH0P OFF HEADS; TERRORISTS WHO KILL INNOCENTS; TERRORISTS WHO TAKE SHELTER IN RELIGIOUS FACILITIES; A GROUP THAT RECRUITS MENTALLY ILL PEOPLE TO BLOW THEM SELVES UP FOR THE "CAUSE."

SO, IF YOU DO NOT SUPPORT THE WAR EFFORT, ARE YOU PREPARED TO COMBAT THE TERORRISTS IN YOUR BACK YARD?

Jerry King Weston | 03.04.08 05:49 PM

SO, IF YOU DO NOT SUPPORT THE WAR EFFORT, ARE YOU PREPARED TO COMBAT THE TERORRISTS IN YOUR BACK YARD?

Jerry King Weston | 03.04.08 05:52 PM

Mr. Mccain, my husband and I are republicans, although we don't agree with all your political views,especially where illegals are concerned. they are fellons and the government is not enforcing our laws but have said that it is important to have a running mate who is well known and well qualified and he can help you turn this country around and guide it in the right direction which it deserves. We believe Mitt Romney is the person to answer that call. He's a strong candidate and will help you win the presidency. Mr. and Mrs Hugh Brewster, Pa.

Hugh & Barbara Brewster | 03.06.08 05:47 PM

I am an independent voter, an until recently was undecided between you and Mr.Obama. Then I saw a photo of the presidential candidates standing at attention while the Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem played. Only one candidate was not saluting the flag, did not have his hand over his heart. Mr. Obama showed unconscionable disrepect for our country
mr. McCain, you have my vote. I believe you truly love this country.

Marjorie Sargent

Marjorie Sargent | 03.23.08 07:02 PM

If John McCain could receive this e-mail. You could sit back and relax. There has not been one candidate talking about the veterans. The way, we are being abused. They have promised us everything, but took it all away, if he was two back the VA he would not have to worry about his campaign sank about , whoever reads this message. They are abusing us and price gouging us.

Charles E McCollum | 03.27.08 02:31 PM

my circle of friends are estatic with joy at the announcement of McCain and Rommney fundraising together - with Rommney as your Vice-President McCain will definitely have all the Conservatives return including the Independents - you can be sure the Democratic Party is now worried!!!!!!

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gemini | 03.27.08 05:38 PM

My circle of friends are ecstatic upon hearing the announcement of McCain and Rommney to fundraise together - If McCain makes Rommney his Vice-President he will return all the Conservatives back to the Republican Party - What a winning team!!!!! The Democrates will be shaking in their boots .......

Gemini - 3-27-08 5:49p.m.

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gemini | 03.27.08 08:52 PM

Thank you for presenting a succint plan for the economy...hope your marketing dept. emphasizes that this is the ONLY PLAN that has been spelled out...also believe mktg. has to emphasize WHY in your past you voted AGAINST tax cuts..my surmise would be that there were NOT spending cuts to balance...my # 1 concern..as a 77 yr. old, hoping for guidance to ensure suvival of a 5 generation business, one NEEDS to KNOW what we face...how can we plan when this remains in limbo.?.estate tax is confiscatory at the highest level..double taxation plus huge wasted $ looking for help. HOPING for compromise to at least raise the level of exclusion....HELP! Hoping for a running mate that will bring in the OLD FAITHFULS who may have wandered...

Sharon | 04.16.08 01:39 PM

IF McCain chooses Charlie Crist to run with him he will be making a terrible mistake. Crist is not a good manager and he is breaking Florida's bank. He is not known enough by the public but those of us in Florida know he is not a good choice. He would be a horrible V.P. and God forbid that he would ever be president. Charlie Crist is a horrible choice for a running mate.

R. Brunson | 04.21.08 05:33 PM

Rupublican elect John McCain,

Let me suggest that you keep your nose out of the business of State Republican politics, particularly in North Carolina. Linda Daves and every other Republican Chairman has the responsibility to their own constituancies. They are operating responsibly in telling the truth about Obama. Obama's skin color has nothing to do with the criticism of Daves, along with the rest of the North Carolina voters. Its unfortunate that such a militarily courageous man as yourself lacks similar political courage. You are more concerned about Democratic swing votes than red-blooded Republican base votes.

Bruce Snavely | 04.25.08 12:28 PM

John McCain, please get some back bone and quit pandering to the democrats.
I agree with North Carolina, everything they have said is true. Get over the race problem!
Ignore the attacks and get your message out. Or, is there one?
Grace Krepps

Grace Krepps | 04.26.08 09:54 AM

Federal Rules Civil Procedure - 51%
Container Was A Criminal Standard - 90%

The express position Mrrs. Coughlin & Lerach et al have advanced in fact, by fraudulent protocol omission is exactly the position their targets they sue take, verbatim:

A. [Faithful contract] Cost pricing – a bogus program…. It … didn’t work [meaning wasn’t as lucrative].

A. There is no basis … to suggest … some obligation to … have cost … pricing…

Sadly, the Class Market Makers have successfully sold their position to the courts across this country, under false pretences made under oath, in violation of Rule 11 truthfulness in pleadings:

The essence of the crime of attempt is the defendant has failed to commit the actus reus (the Latin "guilty act") of the full offense, but has the direct and specific intent to commit that full offense. [T]he closer to the reality of committing the offense the potential wrongdoer moves, the greater the social danger he is. This is a critical issue for the [U.S. Marshals or Jag] … who need to know … to avert the threatened [court fraud] harm by arresting the person.

A.G. Duty

[I]t shall be the duty of the several … States attorneys, … under the direction of the Attorney General, to institute proceedings in equity to prevent … violations.

“Any [in house] combination of acts [getting others’ price lists & using it]… tampers with the [direct cost] price structure is illegal.”

Universally Binding Application

Article 6, to which all judges chose to vow a duty to honor, reads:
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United … which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United …, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding [meaning felony Spoken & acted on].

 The applicability of … [any] code … depends upon the actual facts not the words that may have been used in the [retainer] contract.”

 No Preference shall be given by any Regulation of [Esq.] Commerce.

“In the usual … case, the defendant [Complex Lit Gator] bears the burden of establishing [he did it right, aka] a pro-competitive justification.

Gary | 05.06.08 04:51 AM

My Immunity Shield – From Go & Only Those
I specifically I.D. - Who Ride With Me – Here & Abroad

[My] Sovereign immunity holds that a sovereign is superior to all in authority and power. It prevents, in advance, a suit or prosecution against a sovereign, being a monarch, ruler, or government, without the sovereign's consent – that means Me!

In politics, a defector is a person who gives up allegiance to one state or political entity [like the U.S. Constitution] in exchange for allegiance to another [like a Bear Flag desertion State Troop Milita Business op RICO job]. The term is sometimes used as a synonym for traitor, especially if the defector brings with him secrets or confidential information. More broadly, it involves abandoning a person, cause or doctrine to whom or to which one is bound by some tie, as of allegiance or duty.

The Contract Tie

What follows is direct Evidence of Desertion from public Oath & tort duty to a single Constitution, the United, not a TP Bear flat & the TP laws under it – period:

California Foreign “S.S” INS Sovereign
On United Territory - Flat Article 3 Judicial Deserters

Gary "Cash" Joseph Bonas II

c: Grey Cary - Bustamante, Cruz - John Chiang - Joanne Remke et al.

Gary | 05.14.08 02:44 AM

McCain is the worst Republican candidate in my lifetime. He says he won't drill for oil in the Grand Canyon or the Arctic. Well Senator, no one is asking you to drill in the Grand Canyon. And he says he is going to protect these preserves, "national treasures." Someone should explain to the Senator that the American people are the national treasure of this country.
He should just put a D after his name and be done with it.

Handsome Johnny | 05.29.08 03:24 PM

Handsome Johnny | 05.29.08 03:25 PM

If John Mc Cain wants to win all he needs to do is to make the decision to drill for our own oil in Montana, Alaska, and Florida...the Chinese are drilling 50 miles off Key West, FL!!!!The American people are ready for nuclear energy and oil drilling now...that is something B.O. will never do...John must realize that the majority of us want to save the planet's inhabitants (not the spotted owl) before we can save the planet. DO IT NOW...WE CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO!!!

Bebe Harris | 06.11.08 04:45 PM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

Hot on the heels of his explanation for why he no longer wears a flag pin, presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama was forced to explain why he doesn't follow protocol when the National Anthem is played.

According to the United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171, During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform are expected to stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart.

"As I've said about the flag pin, I don't want to be perceived as taking sides," Obama said. "There are a lot of people in the world to whom the American flag is a symbol of oppression. And the anthem itself conveys a war-like message. You know, the bombs bursting in air and all. It should be swapped for something less parochial and less bellicose. I like the song 'I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing.' If that were our anthem, then I might salute it."

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:48 AM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:49 AM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:50 AM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:51 AM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:51 AM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:52 AM

IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR A PRESIDENT?

PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND SOME YOU DON'T
I sure hope this gets around before Nov
"LTG Bill Ginn" USAF ret forwarded:

WHAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this could possibly be our next president. I, for once, am speechless

John Turner | 06.25.08 08:53 AM

John - for Pete's sake, jump on Obamas' lies. See Dick Morris's daily release via Email that tells where to hit him and how. He gives sound advice even though he used to be Hillary's advisor.

Don Love | 07.07.08 10:21 PM

John - for Pete's sake, jump on Obamas' lies. See Dick Morris's daily release via Email that tells where to hit him and how. He gives sound advice even though he used to be Hillary's advisor.

Don Love | 07.07.08 10:21 PM

IT'S THE FUTURE, STUPID. THAT'S WHAT OUR PRESIDENT SHOULD STAND FOR AND IT'S NOT THE ECONOMY. OMAMA STANDS FOR CHANGE, BUT I DON'T LIKE HIS CHANGES. MACAIN STANDS FOR THE FUTURE,AND GET OUT THAT MESSAGE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

JERRY WINTERMUTE | 07.29.08 11:28 PM

Stick to the issues - nix negative campaign we are not interested - we believe the VP choice is crucial - my friends and family feel strongly that Mitt Romney is the man - we are not concerned that he is a Mormon as we were not concerned when Kennedy was elected President. Romney has moral and family values, looks like a leader, intelligent, outstanding demeanor, experience. We are afraid that the democratic candidate is going to give away the store. We are anxious to hear what the republican candidate will do to turn this country around. The low/middle income families are in big trouble. Issues: economy, the war, immigration, across the board taxation from our municipalities up, corporate greed, pork-barrel spending. Note that some people I know are not sure that they will even vote for President.

Margaret Stepanian | 08.03.08 07:07 AM

Margaret Stepanian | 08.03.08 07:08 AM

I receive a daily site every day from a Leah Rafaeli. She is in Israel. Today her message contained words concerning Mike Huckabee. It was a glowing report about him and his feelings concerning Israel and how just talking to their enemies would never solve the problem. They believe Mr.Huckabee is a "straight shooter". I hope Sen. McCain will consider him when he is looking for a V.P. Might really help.

Margaret Rush | 08.19.08 03:46 PM

John McCain is the last great American Patriot to run for the presidency. He fought for our country and our freedom and he paid the price. He is a warrior with true grit. There is nobody better qualified to run this country than John McCain.

Bud Lambert
Lake Lynn,Pa.

Bud Lambert | 09.03.08 09:26 PM

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