Comments on: Halperin: McCain should allow some supporters to risk being accused of using the race card when criticizing Obama. http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/ Illinois, From Misery Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:51:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: aschupanitz http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11458 aschupanitz Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:55:41 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11458 <i>Is there too much<b>not enough</b> lead in the DC water supply?</i> Fixed. Is there too muchnot enough lead in the DC water supply?

Fixed.

]]> By: bwunderlick http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11451 bwunderlick Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:08:47 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11451 Look at the every end of the Halprin piece. He says: Note: This is analysis, not advice. The thing is, it isn't analysis! Does he understand what analysis means??? All he's saying is slime Obama, that's not some deep point arrived at through research, examination, and thought. It's the most knee-jerk response imaginable. To then turn around and say "don't blame me, i'm just analyzing" is ridiculous. Here's my "analysis": Mark Halprin sucks!!! Look at the every end of the Halprin piece. He says: Note: This is analysis, not advice.

The thing is, it isn’t analysis! Does he understand what analysis means??? All he’s saying is slime Obama, that’s not some deep point arrived at through research, examination, and thought. It’s the most knee-jerk response imaginable. To then turn around and say “don’t blame me, i’m just analyzing” is ridiculous.

Here’s my “analysis”: Mark Halprin sucks!!!

]]> By: juduinnm http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11444 juduinnm Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:43:17 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11444 A poster at another web site (in defense of McCain) stated that if another posterwith whom she disagreed had endured the torture McCain had been subjecte to, they'd be a "basket case". My feeling was that she was right, and McCain is a basket case - is that disrespecting a hero? A poster at another web site (in defense of McCain) stated that if another posterwith whom she disagreed had endured the torture McCain had been subjecte to, they’d be a “basket case”. My feeling was that she was right, and McCain is a basket case - is that disrespecting a hero?

]]> By: Deadeye Dick Cheney http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11442 Deadeye Dick Cheney Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:21:26 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11442 @borehole: Only half tongue-in-cheek hyperbolic. The republicans don't get all wrapped up in whether it will backfire or not. They are only concerned with plausible deniability. Look at what Roger Stone (google "fbuckhead" and "Roger Stone") does--or what he's doing now. he forms a 527 group called "Citizens United Not Intimidated" (get the acronym?). Some might be offended by that, but it's not the Republican Party or John McCain doing it--it's just a sleazy scumbag who will then be put on wingnut welfare by a Republican sleaze enabler, like Richard Mellon Scaife. I wouldn't be at all surprised if Stone (or someone like him) started a new 527, assuming Obama gets the nomination entitled "No I'm Gonna Go Elect Republicans" (get the acronym?). The only important piece is that it not appear to be directed by the candidate or the party. In other words, as long as McCain and the Republican Party can say, "We had nothing to do with it", they come off clean, in just the same way that Swiftboat Vets didn't do a thing to tarnish George Bush in 2004. @borehole: Only half tongue-in-cheek hyperbolic. The republicans don’t get all wrapped up in whether it will backfire or not. They are only concerned with plausible deniability. Look at what Roger Stone (google “fbuckhead” and “Roger Stone”) does–or what he’s doing now. he forms a 527 group called “Citizens United Not Intimidated” (get the acronym?). Some might be offended by that, but it’s not the Republican Party or John McCain doing it–it’s just a sleazy scumbag who will then be put on wingnut welfare by a Republican sleaze enabler, like Richard Mellon Scaife. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Stone (or someone like him) started a new 527, assuming Obama gets the nomination entitled “No I’m Gonna Go Elect Republicans” (get the acronym?). The only important piece is that it not appear to be directed by the candidate or the party. In other words, as long as McCain and the Republican Party can say, “We had nothing to do with it”, they come off clean, in just the same way that Swiftboat Vets didn’t do a thing to tarnish George Bush in 2004.

]]> By: theod http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11441 theod Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:15:41 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11441 McCain is more likely the Manchurian Candidate since he WAS in a war prison staffed by wily Asians for many years. (And they did get him to admit he was a war criminal. Just saying.) And doesn't he have his own adultery problems and a convicted drug-using, drug-stealing wife? Plus lots of history with the Chs Keatings of the world? And a temper of reputed reknown? Dirty pool can work both ways. McCain is more likely the Manchurian Candidate since he WAS in a war prison staffed by wily Asians for many years. (And they did get him to admit he was a war criminal. Just saying.) And doesn’t he have his own adultery problems and a convicted drug-using, drug-stealing wife? Plus lots of history with the Chs Keatings of the world? And a temper of reputed reknown? Dirty pool can work both ways.

]]> By: hoi polloi http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11437 hoi polloi Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:50:15 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11437 So, McCain should do to Obama what Bush did to McCain. Teh genius is that McCain's surrogates won't be lying when they point out that Obama sired black children! Game, set, match to Mr. Straight-talk. So, McCain should do to Obama what Bush did to McCain. Teh genius is that McCain’s surrogates won’t be lying when they point out that Obama sired black children! Game, set, match to Mr. Straight-talk.

]]> By: XpatUA http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11435 XpatUA Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:24:18 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11435 Notice how Mr. Halperin doesn't have the courage to have a comments section. This guys entire career was based on his close relationship to Rove. This dog needs a new trick. Perhaps Time can take him out for a walk. Notice how Mr. Halperin doesn’t have the courage to have a comments section. This guys entire career was based on his close relationship to Rove. This dog needs a new trick. Perhaps Time can take him out for a walk.

]]> By: Jose Padilla http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11434 Jose Padilla Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:16:56 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11434 Most (all?) of the stuff Halperin suggests would piss off the independents, who are an important source of support for McCain. Bush won by expanding the conservative base and this stuff would work for him. I don't think McCain can rely on expanding the conservative base. Most (all?) of the stuff Halperin suggests would piss off the independents, who are an important source of support for McCain. Bush won by expanding the conservative base and this stuff would work for him. I don’t think McCain can rely on expanding the conservative base.

]]> By: borehole http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11433 borehole Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:48:37 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11433 I realize we're being hyperbolic n' stuff, but anybody who actually tries to use McCain's POW past against him is an enormous sack of crap. Plus it'll backfire and work to his benefit,* but utilitarianism aside, it's just vile. *Yeah, I know it worked in 2000, but that's because the attacks came from the right--face it, libs, you guys can't do sleaze. See that as a negative if you must. I realize we’re being hyperbolic n’ stuff, but anybody who actually tries to use McCain’s POW past against him is an enormous sack of crap. Plus it’ll backfire and work to his benefit,* but utilitarianism aside, it’s just vile.

*Yeah, I know it worked in 2000, but that’s because the attacks came from the right–face it, libs, you guys can’t do sleaze. See that as a negative if you must.

]]> By: irrelevant http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11432 irrelevant Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:39:54 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11432 I heard that Barry has a huge dick. McCain, not so much. I heard that Barry has a huge dick. McCain, not so much.

]]> By: "Fair and Balanced" Dave http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11431 "Fair and Balanced" Dave Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:39:22 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11431 <i>What a douche bag</i> I disagree. Douche bags have a useful purpose. What a douche bag

I disagree. Douche bags have a useful purpose.

]]> By: julia http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11430 julia Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:12:29 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11430 See, what's Totally Brilliant about this is that it turns something that's been happening for months and months amongst Republicans who most likely didn't support McCain without getting any meaningful coverage into a brilliant ratfuck by the McCain camp and a terrific indicator of his groundswell of support amongst the rank and file. Bet it even softens up Rush and Michelle. See, what’s Totally Brilliant about this is that it turns something that’s been happening for months and months amongst Republicans who most likely didn’t support McCain without getting any meaningful coverage into a brilliant ratfuck by the McCain camp and a terrific indicator of his groundswell of support amongst the rank and file.

Bet it even softens up Rush and Michelle.

]]> By: Deadeye Dick Cheney http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11428 Deadeye Dick Cheney Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:01:17 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11428 Maybe someone ought to form a 527 group called "POW Vets for Truth". You know, they could get other POWs to say that John McCain used to collaborate when he was a POW, and that he hurt his arms serving tea to his captors while wearing a kimono. Then someone could ask, "If he couldn't keep his plane in the air, why would we trust him to keep the ship of state off the rocks?" Then, of course, the whole Manchurian Candidate thing... Maybe someone ought to form a 527 group called “POW Vets for Truth”. You know, they could get other POWs to say that John McCain used to collaborate when he was a POW, and that he hurt his arms serving tea to his captors while wearing a kimono. Then someone could ask, “If he couldn’t keep his plane in the air, why would we trust him to keep the ship of state off the rocks?” Then, of course, the whole Manchurian Candidate thing…

]]> By: Chino Blanco http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11427 Chino Blanco Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:31:34 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11427 <i>8. Play dirty without alienating his party.</i> That'd be a real challenge for a GOP candidate, wouldn't it? If John McCain can pull that off, why even hold an election? It'd be obvious he's got the Right Stuff. In fact, I already know John's got it, and I'm gonna up the ante: <i>Jump up and down without breaking free of Earth's gravity.</i> Pull that off and we're in the bag for you, John. 8. Play dirty without alienating his party.

That’d be a real challenge for a GOP candidate, wouldn’t it? If John McCain can pull that off, why even hold an election? It’d be obvious he’s got the Right Stuff. In fact, I already know John’s got it, and I’m gonna up the ante:

Jump up and down without breaking free of Earth’s gravity.

Pull that off and we’re in the bag for you, John.

]]> By: none http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11425 none Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:29:06 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/02/25/halperin-mccain-should-allow-some-supporters-to-risk-being-accused-of-using-the-race-card-when-criticizing-obama/#comment-11425 Barack means "peach" in Hungarian. Barack means “peach” in Hungarian.

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