Comments on: ACTION: Tell AP Papers to Stop Smearing Obama’s Patriotism

By: rebmarks

rebmarks — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:13 +0000

I wrote this to the Boston Globe:
“Conservatives say Obama lacks patriotism” — Why oh why are you publishing this crap? Nedra Pickler likes nothing better than to regurgitate and mainstream right-wing garbage against Democrats. Do the Globe’s editors even realize that the Republican consultant Roger Stone, quoted by Pickler in this outrageous attempt to “Swiftboat” Obama has set up an organization with the acronym “C.U.N.T.” against Hillary Clinton? (And don’t blame me for writing the name — I’m not the one inviting him to comment on politics by CNN and the AP as if he were someone who deserved to be listened to!) PLEASE do not use this swill in the future. How about if I went around saying: “Democrats say Globe editors might have molested children?” And I’ll even give you the opportunity to deny it. Why is this any different? Someone over there must be making decisions on what to include in your newspaper and what to pass by — please show some respect for the truth and for your readers.

By: bobh

bobh — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:34:14 +0000

Obama: “I stopped wearing the pin because it was so much in use by people who have done enormous damage to our country”.

By: foreverhope

foreverhope — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:59:08 +0000

Please help me get this out. Yes, I sent my letter and thanks very much. We have to make this nonsense STOP NOW! It is reprehensible, we can’t let them get away with this. CNN had a frigging POLL today, so I heard, to determine if Obama is patriotic enough for America!

Is First Lady Barbara Bush a ‘patriot’?

“Why should we hear about body bags, and deaths…I mean, it’s not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?”

~Barbara Bush
Mrs. Bush spoke these words on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” March 18, 2003.

“Why should we hear about body bags, and deaths…I mean, it’s not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?”

First Lady Barbara Bush
Mrs. Bush spoke these words on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” March 18, 2003.

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By: Bushsucks12

Bushsucks12 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:00:39 +0000

Thanks Jane here is what I wrote:

I appreciate that you have taken the time and courage to show us that Barck Obama is in fact not a patriot. His clear lack of respect as shown on the video when all others in attendance are properly putting their hands over their hearts is proof enough that Mr Obama thinks he is above such trivial emotions as respect for his flag and country. Thank you again and keep up the good work.

By: BoiseNick

BoiseNick — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:49:07 +0000

I wrote directly to our Idaho Mis-Statesman as they don’t usually print “form” letters , but THANKS 4 the motivation, Jane !

here i ’tis :

Smears and Lies in print

PLEASE , please , report the “news” , not false & vile Republican talking points . In the Sunday Statesman , (Associated Press) Nedra Pickler’s smear piece against Obama was pure partisan BS of the worst sort . Will you print a story on my partisan anti-bush blog next ? Ha !

Lies ‘n Slander from corrupt Republicans are as sure as death but they usually have write their own letter or pay to disseminate it . We Americans DEPEND on an un-biased media to tell us the truth . If you continue to spew Political Party Propaganda , you-all run the risk of being the print version of Fixed (fox) News Channel on cable TV , furthering the way of the Dinosaur Dopes (republicans) of Kakistocracy !

Oh , 1 last point : did the brainiacs who allowed this to go to print Google Roger Stone , one respected Republican source quoted ? He started a pornographic 527 group to fight (NOT my choice) Hillary . The acronym of the high-minded name this RePIGliKKKan chose is not fit for print , it starts with “C” and rhymes with “punt” , , , & their T-shirt is a jingoistic ‘n sexist thing resembling the “Y” of a woman’s , (cough) , lower anatomy .

GOOD job , you stenographic fetid fools !

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By: skippy

skippy — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:03:41 +0000

thanks for setting this up, jane.

By: ml8ml8

ml8ml8 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:42:26 +0000

While I agree with what you’re saying, I also remember an interview with Jesse Jackson, I think it was, after the first black astronaut went up in space. When asked how he felt about the accomplishment, Jackson made the usual remarks about how proud he was of the long-overdue honor for the black community. He went on to comment that he noticed, however, that the black man had had to wait his turn until after the white lady had her ride.

In this one, it looks like either way somebody wins, somebody loses. And so it goes.

By: wobblybits

wobblybits — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:23:00 +0000

black men got the right to vote before women (on paper). Jim Crowe laws pretty much made that a difficult feat in the south.

By: cinnamonape

cinnamonape — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:56:02 +0000

When I asked myself the same question about potential male Presidential candidates either four or eight years from now I also drew a blank. Assuming that the ones that ran this time are washed out because most have run twice already, who is left? I guess one could say that people like (yuck) Schumer and Rahm are trying to get in a position to run, but other than that I can’t see anyone in any position of leadership really eligible…but lots of Governors. And if Barack wins he will be the prospective nominee in 2012. So we are looking further down the road.

But another generation? I can see lots of eligible women emerging before then. There are many younger women governors, Congresswomen, and I suspect several new Senators will come in before then.

By: Valley Girl

Valley Girl — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:54:27 +0000

Great letter!