So Sarah Palin wants to accuse Barack Obama of "pallin’ around with terrorists" because he has a very distant acquaintance with a member of the Weather Underground? Really?
That’s an awfully daring strategy, considering that not only is she sleeping with a former member of the Alaskan Independence Party (AIP), a radical separatist movement whose founder died in an explosives deal gone bad, she’s cc’ing him on government e-mails and letting him sit in on government meetings.
And if that’s not enough, she tried to install a right-wing militia member on Wasilla’s city planning board when she was mayor, and she recorded a very supportive video address for the AIP’s convention this year, telling the secessionists to "keep up the good work."
So, what’s worse? Being vaguely associated with anti-American radicals, or marrying them and giving them pep talks and a prominent role in your government?
And I haven’t even mentioned John McCain’s good friends Charles Keating and G. Gordon Liddy. Whoops! I guess I just have.
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Awww. You left out Phil Gramm.
IOKIYAR
I don’t know if you saw my reply to your question this morning regarding ‘bom dia’. my parents are from Brasil
Oh, but her husband belonging to a group who’s leader said,
…is no where near as bad as saying that you are really proud of your country, like Obama’s wife.
At least in the eyes of the corporate media apparently.
damnit, that was for Synoia @ 2
I love it how they question someone’s patriotism but belonging to the AIP somehow screams that you are a true patriot
Sounds like her most honest and complete answer at the debate was when Gwen Ifill asked about her views on Dick “Mr. Fourth Branch” Cheney’s concept of the vice presidency.
Ruthlessly trying to get “your” people into the right government jobs, using flexibilty and lack of specificity in one’s own job description, lack of oversight and accountability for yourself or anyone connected with you, facilitating the presence of cronies at meeting which they would have no reason to attend (save for keeping you informed), etc.
Yep — sounds like an Angler in training to me. She’s certainly angling for something.
I can’t help from laughing every time I hear the words “explosives deal gone bad”. Is there any other kind of explosives deal?
Reminds me of the time my sister’s house was robbed.
The neighbor heard the sound of the basement door kicked in, and looked out the window, but assumed everything was OK because the strange guys in my sister’s back yard were white.
IOKIYW
It’s OK if you’re white.
oh dear.
And that McVeigh guy, he wasn’t a terrorist.
Just crazy.
There’s some saying about glass houses and casting stones, but I can’t quite remember it. I guess Sarah Palin can’t either.
Mmmmm
I fergot Bill Ayers is white.
So much for that theory.
everytime the term “terrorist” is used, i’d like to see someone ask exactly what is meant by the term. and then nail it down with uncomfortable examples.
it’s bad enough that people in our national public political life talk nonsense. but when it’s done in such destructive ways, there ought to be some accountability.
Republicans should work in movie theaters. They’re very good at projecting.
NPR explaining the guilt by association theme of today’s campaign…pal-ing around. Obama first met Ayres in efforts on behalf of Chicago public schools.
There’s obvious something sinister about a black man interacting with a white one, at one meeting and one coffee klatch.
Really, Eli!
Those separatist ‘musings’ were simply youthful indescretions, she probably did not inhale (cough! cough!), besides, it is the ‘mature’ perversions that have subverted Justice, eviscerated the Constitution and brought us to our knees, economically …
Sarah is but yet a fledgling Roverosity.
Give her time.
I’m certain she will not disappoint.
;~D
Yeah, but if you want to destory America because you love it so much, that’s OK.
It seems that Palin also wants to revive the Wright “controversy.” Does she really want to get into a radical preacher bakeoff?
A responsible reporter could start by asking her whether she would still give a welcoming address to such a group today.
let’s see…. ayres is a terrorist although he never killed anyone. but bush and congress are not – although they have caused hundreds of thousands of deaths?
I’m starting to hate this Palin woman as much as I hate Dick Cheney and Darrell Issa. She can be the dumb candidate all she wants, but when she starts spewing lies and hate on our candidates for no other reason than to try to switch the discussion away from the economy and real issues, it really makes me mad. I guess the only good thing to come out of this financial crisis is it is hurting the GOP and could cause them to lose the election.
Married to a seccessionist… it gives the phrase ‘in bed with the terrorists’ a very literal twist
I think if she wants to play “mine’s bigger than yours” in that arena we can beat her every time with her looney witch doctor and stuff.
I know nothing about Bill Ayers. But I do have great contempt for the “Weather Underground”. Then as now, tens of millions of Americans tried to peacefully stop an immoral and criminal war. A few people committed acts of violence, claiming to oppose the Vietnam war.
But the government used a program called Cointelpro, a false flag op, to destroy the antiwar movement. I cannot prove the “weathermen” were under government control. But these few “radicals” were dangerous fools, and received little support at the time.
It is strange that Ayers was such a terrorist that we do not know who he terrorized. Also, it is strange that he paid no penalties for his “crimes”. Agent provocateurs, then and now, are rarely prosecuted because they work for the government.
Mr. Ayers of course, can speak for himself if he chooses.
her husband doesn”t even want to be american and was in a group who literally dispise this country
that’s the framing
I wonder how many times Sen. McCain met with community groups to improve the education system in the neighborhood where his children are going to school?
Considering the right believes that Amy Goodman and her staff of award winning journalists are terrorists, all Obama has to do is be interviewed. . .
maybe we need some ads reminding Americans about the militia movement (OK City, etc, etc)… and then tying them clearly back to Palin. MoveOn?
well they’ve outdone themselves this time Doc.
seriously, I half expected him to question Obama’s ‘temperament’ and PTSD issues after all those years the young Barack spent as a POW
What I would like to hear from Obama tomorrow night is that it takes him time to answer questions because we are in a serious time. It’s not time for soundbites. I would also like Obama to say that he was on a board to improve public education with Ayers and it should not be demeaned. We owe our children a good education. What I would like him to say about Palin is nothing.
Responsible reporters would do lots of things.
Responsible reporters would have done lots of things over the past eight years, etc.
The ‘reporters’ we enjoy today are not drawn to intelligence (;~D) or to asking intelligent questions, eCAHN, and ‘responsibility’ is a bad word in the lexicon of ’success’ in this, the new world order.
Besides, Sarah intimidates reporters and flummoxs them with winks.
Actually he has spoken for himself. I have owned his book for years but hadn’t read it. I’ve hunted high & low for it since this flap came up, but can’t find it. I’ve asked my wingnut son, who’s hot on this “terrorist” connection whether he took it with him when he moved. No answer.
http://www.amazon.com/Fugitive…..038;sr=1-1
I make comments like that from time to time just to keep myself connected to the real world, not the alternative reality the neocons created.
McCain is helping to push this nation into a very dangerous place. CNN just had McCain asking his audience “Who is Barack Obama”…and one crowd member yelled ‘Terrorist’….while that pasty faced fuck just smirked.
This man is dangerous, erratic and a lying sack of shit.
-G
The Keating 5/McCain youtube has already seen 276,000 hits as of about 2:15 pst
Sheesh. The more I learn about the Palins, the more the story of her being tapped out of the blue for the post just seems too canned. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least to learn that they (or Todd specifically) had been lobbying the McCain campaign for the spot. Has anyone really looked at that? Any way to confirm or deny more than previoulsy reported contact between the camps prior to the annoncement?
wow.
Digg is open
have been thinking all along that BO would wait until the final debate to truly unleash on McCrazy …now I’m wondering if he doesn’t just go at him full hammer and tongs tomorrow night. it allows him to still be the calm, collected, statesman-like Leader in the final – closing the sale with the electorate – hmmmm
This is a time for serious people,
BobJohn, and your fifteen minutes are up !Wait till you see the sheriff at the Palin rally, fuckin Nazi.
Greg: Nothing like a few words of truth. Sort of clears the sinus or mind or vision or something. Thanks
Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott took the stage moments ago as one of the introductory speakers at a rally here for Sarah Palin. After delivering brief remarks in support of Palin, Sheriff Scott flipped the switch and used Barack Obama’s middle name in order to incite the crowd of thousands of people who have already gathered here.
“On Nov. 4, let’s leave Barack Hussein Obama wondering what happened,” the law enforcement officer said.
UPDATE: Palin campaign spokesperson Tracey Schmitt issued the following statement on Sherriff Scott’s remarks: “We do not condone this inappropriate rhetoric which distracts from the real questions of judgment, character, and experience that voters will base their decisions on this November.”
Aloha, Eli! I guess this is pick on Sarah day… I just posted my take on Sarah’s geographical awareness…! ;-)
I guess you mean those Boards of private schools, right?
Maybe Tracey fucking Schmitt should be asking for more information about speakers’ intended remarks before they go on stage. These coy disclaimers do not convince.
Yeah, my police officer bro told me about him.
These bastards are dumping their filth all over this nation as they see thei chances slipping away…
I am getting pretty furious at this shit.
McCain is the least honorable man to have run for president in my lifetime. He’s starting to make Bush look like George McGovern.
RevBev, tip of the hat.
-G
yeah right they don’t condone it
eamil addy of the Lee County Sheriff PIO
pio@sheriffleefl.org
The same shit McSame did with Bill Cunningham…..Just like McCain smirking at the jerk who called Hillary a bitch.
Nice game McSleaze.
-G
reply to JimWhite@01
And Lieberman…but who’s counting….
Anybody else thinkin’ attacking Obama about Ayers or Wright or Rezko is all about McCain innoculating against the reality of Keating 5 and Alaska 1?
my deja wont quit vu’ing
oh, and -
link
Is this the rally in Clearwater this morning? If so, WMNF had a reporter there and we’ll get the straight skinny on the evening news.
Sheriff Mike Scott adamantly defended his use of Barack Obama’s middle name Hussein while on stage at Germain Arena today at a rally for vice presidential hopeful, Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska.
“I absolutely, unequivocally don’t regret saying it,” Scott said. “In order to be a speaker at this event, I had to give my full name — Michael Joseph Scott — to the Secret Service, even though I’m the sheriff of Lee County. So why would I apologize? Is there some kind of double standard here where I have to give my full name, but I can’t use his?”
This fucker is up there saluting, I see no military in his bio.
lol. owe you one, what ya drinkin’ there Destroyah ? :D
Sheriff Mike Scott can kiss my hairy white ass.
CNN, Obama “We don’t throw the first punch, but we will throw the last.”
Obama is getting macho and I like it!
This must have been after Clearwater. I’m hearing the citizens of Clearwater are not happy about the rally there this morning. Coachman Park is in the middle of downtown. On a Monday morning no less.
McCain has fired up the Pure Bile Express.
-G
http://www.news-press.com/apps…..GECAROUSEL
I do love that remark. Go Obama !
Ian upstairs on the down DOW
The arena, about three-quarters full now, burst into screams and applause.
Mike Scott appeared at the Estero Aryan Youth rally
link
Palin is perfect for McCain because he never met a fraud he didn’t like.
Curiouser and curiouser.
Sounds like Major Bat Guano.
too bad it is not as valuble
Hate Talk Express
Does this salute involve the right hand extended palm out with the arm at forty-five degrees to the torso?
Just wondering.
While addressing the jam-packed crowd of 8,800 at Germain Arena prior to Palin’s appearance.
Uh huh
speaking about support for terrorists, what about McCain Voting…per think progress
To Protect Domestic Terrorists Who Carry Out Violence At Abortion Clinics
They don’t “condone” that kind of rhetoric? That party invented it! Palin is more than willing to trot out the lies, so what’s the problem with a sheriff who’s a little over enthusiastic. what about the radio DJ who belittled one of Palin’s rivals while she laughed and giggled???
I don’t like that palin woman. at. all.
Boston hate radio Jay Severin WTKK:
He declared McCain a loser because he would NOT attack Obama. Right. He says that McCain will not bring up the pastor, the terrorist or worse, Michelle. So, he says that McCain is lousy candidate.
He then declared that all patriots must begin the assault on Obama doing everything legal to ruin him and ruin his presidency by IMPEACHMENT.
He was calling for people to work for Obama’s impeachment and begin the Republican campaign for 2012.
Jay Severin is a huge Romney boxer shorts enthusiast.
He has been in place in Boston for nine years and he is tied to the Republican machine which backs Romney and I assume made the decision that Palin would be a swell idea for McCain.
Romney 2012 has begun.
I have been writing on EW’s site that they picked Palin because it weakened the hold of the right wing on the Republican party. (I only needed teh google to find out how nuts she was.) I am sure that her spectacular crash and burn will make Republicans open for Romney in 2012; thus they have begun their calls for impeachment of Obama before he’s even elected.
and domestic economic terrorists who have been a lot more effective at destroying our country than any foreign bombthrower…
Anybody see this story about somebody at a McCain rally yelling that Obama is a terrorist? McCain’s response? We’re still waiting…
Is it any wonder McCain had to wander as far as Alaska to find someone willing to hitch their political wagon to his falling star?
I do hope that Obama “crowds” McCain’s personal space at the townhall “debate” tomorrow night. That will really throw grampy off balance. he won’t be able to tolerate it.
They named the arena after a member of the Jackson 5?
Since McCain can’t bring himself to look at Obama, I think it would be a hoot if everybody in the audience was wearing an Obama mask.
707
That should really freak him out – not that he is going to be calm anyway after the K-5 thing.
what are we going to do about the “bitch” Hardy har
Is it any wonder McCain had to wander as far as Alaska to find someone willing to hitch their political wagon to his falling star?
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Republicans do not like McCain. Period.
I am sure that his destruction has been carried out by the same evil team that has come near to destroying our country.
i can’t wait until he loses and has to give a concession speech. he is going to be a pill in the senate until his term runs out and he isn’t re-elected
McCain is really in a bind regarding the debate. Since he is trailing he needs to come out swinging, at the same time he has to avoid looking angry and/or crazed, a difficult task for someone who IS angry and crazed.
I think you are right. Don’t see any Rs appearing with him except Lindsay and HoJo. Usually they are happy to stump with the candidate. What happened? :)
Yeah, he might have to serve the remainder of his term wearing a straitjacket.
So, what’s worse? Being 8 years old when a radical named Ayers got in trouble with the law, or marrying them and giving them pep talks and a prominent role in your government?
This beast let pass one of her fans yelling “Kill him!” today. I’ll say it again: she gave a pass to a guy in the crowd she was spewing her own venom into when he yelled “Kill him!” (tip o’ the hat to John Aravosis at AmericaBlog)
Someone really needs to shut this hideous McCain-Palin platform down. I think — dare I say I pray? — that Obama is just the poker playing guy to do it. But these people are downright evil. And that’s not a word this near-atheist uses lightly.
DO you have a link to that?
Any idea if Mrs. Palin said anything about his comments? Shame on her
if she didn’t.
Joe Vogler – founder of AIP, was murdered back in the early ’90’s in a plastic explosives deal gone bad (he was 80 at the time). What kinda company is yer husband keeping sister Sarah?