Rick Warren Saddleback president debate
August 17th, 2008
Lets talk about the differences during this debate. Even though it was not the traditional debate it still showed the major differences between the Jr. Senator Obama and John McCain.
The first thing I found very interesting was the question Rick Warren asked, who are three wise people that you would as president rely on? Obama mentioned Michelle and his Grandmother first then a series of politicians such as Teddy Kennedy. And John McCain mentioned Petraeus first which got an applause right off the bat, next he mentioned John Lewis a democrat which shows his ability to cross the party lines which he didn’t need to do, we all know he crosses the party line. And last Meg Whitman who was one of the founders of Ebay. Now here is my question-what cabinet is Obama’s Grandmother going to head up?
Next is the abortion issue, Obama stated he was pro choice, and that when a baby has rights is “above his pay grade”. What???!! Now when McCain was asked he very proudly stated he was pro life and a babies rights start at conception. Now I have stated in this blog that you can not be a Christian and be pro choice. I stand by this statement. Please see post: http://wakeupamerica.blogivists.com/2008/08/13/jessi-kudos-to-local-superhero-vicki-mckenna/ this post is very important in the Jr. Senators stance on abortion and partial birth abortion. He voted against a measure that provides health care to aborted babies that live. As Vicki stated if you think that a baby who lives after an abortion should not get all medical attention you are “going to hell”.
Next when asked about who would they not have voted for for Supreme court. Obama answer very interesting admitted to Clarence Thomas, Scalia, and Roberts. Now if you think that it is not important to get involved in this race think of what type of justices he will vote in. Just think about that. Now when John McCain was asked the same question he stated Ginsburg, Souter, and Stevens. It is worth mentioning that Obama mentioned that Clarence Thomas has little judicial experience. Ok Obama who are you to talk about experience?
Next Rick Warren asked about taxes. Obama said $150,00 and lower is middle class and would see a tax cut. Hmmmm how is that? He wants to raise taxes and all sorts of forms. 2/3rds of voters will be impacted by his raised tax idea on capital gains alone. That is you and me “folks”. McCain stated we all need tax cuts and now is no time for any tax increases in any forms. See Http://www.taxfoundation.org/candidates08/compare/
Evil was a basic question also asked about. Rick Warren asked if it existed and should we defeat it, ignore it, or contain it. McCain very decisively stated defeat it! Talking specifically that he will do everything in his power to get Osama Bin Laden. Also mentioning radical Islamic evil, and that he needs to defeat this evil. Now Obama on the other hand was a bit more hard to follow with this answer now he did mention Darfur and blamed America for having lots of evil in it. He mentioned that evil does exist and that we as humans need to be humble when talking about it. My point here is Obama: get a set of balls! Just like his wishy washy response to the Georgia/Russia problem he is not a strong candidate when it comes to evil. Evil is what killed thousands of Americans on 9/11, a president should be decisive on the subject of evil in our current world of radical Islam.
While watching this two hour debate I noticed lots of stuff. First McCain got way more applause than Obama. I think McCain was way more easier to believe. Obama was calculated and smooth. As my mom says he is a smooth talker and American needs to see through this.
One other cool thing is when John McCain told his Cross story they panned over to Cindy McCain and even though she has heard this story several times she still shed some tears. See the You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WTu7drLfRc and http://blogs.unionleader.com/andrew-cline/?p=1026
If you get a chance somehow watch this spot it really shows the differences between the candidates.
Wake up America the Jr. Senator is no Christian!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypDwNpgIUQc You need to watch this…
thanks Boot and Sabers http://bootsandsabers.com/
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1. Howard Cossman | August 18th, 2008 at 1:26 am
I wish we could see more debates between Obama and McCain. This was a great opportunity to actually compare the two candidates on several levels. Although I think they both did good jobs in presenting their points of view, John McCain came across as the more seasoned, experienced, and decisive of the two candidates. When it comes to leadership and solving the numerous problems facing this country, John McCain stood head and shoulders above Obama.
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3. Dee | August 18th, 2008 at 8:05 am
have YET to hear some sects of Christians adequately explain how they have a right to tell OTHER women what to do with their bodies. Obama gave an honest response about his personal feelings on abortion, but that he wouldn’t impose that on other people. Seems fair enough.
Obama was concerned that Thomas didn’t have suitable experience in Constitutional law. Justices appointed for life have a responsibility to keep to that Letter. I suppose it would be “too activist” for some justices to rightly call what is in the federal domain of action and what isn’t.
McCain can’t give tax cuts to EVERYBODY and expect to pay for another couple of wars he wants to aggravate. Where is the money going to come from? Eliminating “pork” wouldn’t come close, not that it would have much of an effect anyway. And you tell me what 2/3 of voters actually make over $250,000 a year? THOSE are the people that get a tax raise. So, if you’re wallowing in money, be prepared to pay your proportional share.
And finally, good luck finding Osama bin Laden. The only thing we’ve done is piss off extremists who need HALF a reason to kill us.. Considering God has the hard pull of balancing good and evil in the world, I think people are as good as their stewardship allows.
I think that about covers it. I don’t know how deep you have looked into McCain’s contradictory voting outcomes or the lack of thought and development in his promises to the country, but I think it’s worth looking at. It would help you have stronger support for your man. Otherwise, you’re pulling a Saddleback and clapping like a trained seal.
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4. wakeupamerica | August 19th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
First of all put down the Kool Aid and listen up. The question regarding wise people was stated : Who do you consider wise and would rely on in your presidency. He never mentioned Martin Luther King Jr.
Next as a women I feel it atrocious that a women would kill a human life especially when that life is in their womb. Even biologist agree that life begins at conception. Now you think that killing an innocent life is fair. That again is atrocious.
Also even the great legal minds agree that Thomas was more than qualified for his position, and has proven that qualification with his vote.
Ok now the fun part. Obama idea to raise taxes on capital gains will affect 2/3rds of all voters. I don’t think you understand what that even means. That is you and me pal. I have 401K and so do most voters. Do we really need to raise these taxes? It is a proven fact over the last 25 years that lower capital gains taxes create more revenue and not less. It is plain and simple you have more money to spend. And also he stated that it was not $250,000 but $150,000, maybe you watch the show again and see what you missed. We all know he plain out lied. He has no intention of cutting taxes in any way shape or form. It is just rhetoric.
And as for pissing off extremist….good, great, I am glad they are pissed. These extremist want to kill Americans like you and me. I find it very offensive that you mention God’s balance of good and evil after you mention Osama bin Laden and extremist. I am very troubled by your statement, what exactly are you trying to say?
Also I don’t think the good people of Saddleback would appreciate you calling them trained seals. Not very nice. Now you can go back to your Kool Aid!
5. forgotmyscreenname | August 20th, 2008 at 1:42 am