Comments on: Talk of drawing target on Obama draws criticism at Linn County GOP watch party

By: Peggy2

Peggy2 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:37:33 +0000

But you'll never see a story on the Iowa “Independent” about Joe the Plumber being crucified.

By: Peggy2

Peggy2 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:37:33 +0000

But you'll never see a story on the Iowa “Independent” about Joe the Plumber being crucified.

By: Peggy2

Peggy2 — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:37:33 +0000

But you'll never see a story on the Iowa “Independent” about Joe the Plumber being crucified.

By: Peggy2

Peggy2 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:43:33 +0000

Does this ring a bell?:

"It's good to know my former party still has a few decent folks trying to fix some of the problems that caused me to drift away to saner seas."

You make it sound as though Joni is the only decent Republican left.

Like I said, you took the partisan low road.

By: RegularJoe

RegularJoe — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:24:22 +0000

Sorry, Peggy, Regular Joe *does* get it. Perhaps illiteracy or reading comprehension isn't your your special gift, but if you'll get a grownup to help you with the big scary words, you'll see I thanked Joni for doing the right thing, and I am sincere in my thanks. I do the same thing when twisted comments are uttered by folks on my side about folks in the opposition.
That some scum thought it appropriate to suggest drawing a target on a candidate (whether it's Barack, John, Joe, or Sarah) says quite a bit about the folks making such a suggestion, and those around who *don't* call them on it. That you don't seem to understand that is just sad.

Some people's kids…

By: JKIR

JKIR — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:10:12 +0000

I do think it is really important to remain civil to all candidates and about all candidates. Unfortunately, many candidates' supporters can get really out of hand. Poor Joe the Plumber's personal info has been put on the Daily Kos and there have been all sorts of smears already about him. He isn't the one who did anything wrong. Obama slipped up by making the “spread the wealth” comment. That wasn't Joe the Plumber's fault. No one should have to be afraid to ask a candidate about his policies.

By: Peggy2

Peggy2 — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:34:18 +0000

This is actually a refreshing story about our attitudes toward politicians in general.

Too bad Ms. Waddington and Regular Joe didn't get it. You both took the partisan low road.

By: slincoln

slincoln — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:33:59 +0000

LOL…. Obama was in Congress more than McCain was over the last year. He may have voted present numerous times, but that's not all he votes. And of course saying that he has no experience makes me wonder what she thinks about Governor Palin.

By: Kwaayesnama

Kwaayesnama — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:24:57 +0000

This is something you need to think about if you are planning to vote for the McCain/Palin ticket. Do you think McCain cares about the average American? – Think again! In 26 years John McCain voted against increasing the minimum wage 18 times. In the same 26 years he voted for tax breaks for the wealthiest 2% of America 27 times. Why should that matter to you? McCain believes in a trickle down economy. You know if the wealthy get wealthier they will share with you. Obama believes in a trickle up economy, higher salaries for workingmen and women. When they earn more money they are able buy or keep homes, resulting in more employment in building trades. They buy clothes for their children, resulting in more Wal-Mart and GAP jobs. They will purchase new trucks and cars that will keep auto workers employed. They are able to keep their internet provider so they are able to purchase items on Ebay. Now what is better for this nation a trickle down economy or a trickle up economy? This republican is voting for Obama because we have tried a trickle down economy for eight years and look where this nation is now! Could it get any worse with Obama/Biden? I am a Arizona Republican and I will be voting for the intellectual ticket, Obama/Biden.

By: RegularJoe

RegularJoe — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:14:26 +0000

Thank you, Joni. It's good to know my former party still has a few decent folks trying to fix some of the problems that caused me to drift away to saner seas.

As for the 'men' (and I use the term quite loosely in this instance) who made their comments, all I can say is…

Some people's kids…