Comments on: Unconvincing

By: Buck

Buck — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:53:25 +0000

Thuggish intimidation tactics ought to worry practically everyone.

That’s exactly my take-away out of this brouhaha. But, that said, it’s not out of character for Obama and his party.

On another subject entirely… I’m impressed by the great good sense displayed by everyone commenting on this thread. At least until Fliterman shows up. Just kidding!!

By: RonF

RonF — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:09:01 +0000

I suspect trying to make a name for yourself in Chicago politics would necessarily put you in proximity to Ayers.

As a resident of the Chicago area I would say “No.” It is not necessary to associate with Bill Ayers to make a name for yourself in Chicago politics. But apparently the University of Illinois in Chicago doesn’t have a problem with having a terrorist and murderer (even if he did get off on a technicality) on their faculty, and he has made a name for himself in the study of education. His background also fails to make him a social pariah in the Hyde Park area of Chicago – take your own conclusions from that.

Mind you, I believe in redemption. But the last time I checked it was dependent on having and voicing regret and asking forgiveness for one’s sinful actions. That’s not the case here.

I have myself advanced David’s argument in my own circles. The job of a Chief Executive is not to run things but to select the people who do, and to have some estimate of their character. Given who I’ve seen surrounding Sen. Obama I’d have to say FAIL.

By: Danger

Danger — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:01:50 +0000

I’m not trying to be quip here but I honestly don’t understand. How can the media be so starstruck with a candidate who has such a questionable background and ties with unsavory characters. Saying “you can’t make this stuff up” doesn’t do it justice. Please, somebody tell me: do they actually invision some utopian world where terrorists are left alone to rape, pillage and burn with what’s left of the US refusing to act because “war is bad”? Isn’t that how the planet got sucked into both WW’s? Good men doing nothing for fear of causing waves. I know, I know… breathe, slow down, trust… Dang!

By: Royal Savage

Royal Savage — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:06:44 +0000

Bullying dissenters? Do I sense a pattern emerging? I think the Ayers association will hurt Obama not because of Ayers' history and positions, but because of the way Obama has handled the questions about the relationship.

By: secret asian man

secret asian man — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:20:09 +0000

There’s always Nancy Pelosi who believes that natural gas is a clean alternative to fossil fuels.

By: blackeagle603

blackeagle603 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:56:18 +0000

I dunno Skipper.

Some of the best advice I got on my way to boot came from a crusty old Korean/Viet Nam/Cold War vet who told me simply “Careful who ya run with.”

That sync’d up pretty well with Momma’s advice “You’re known by the company you keep.”

Went well with Dad’s comments about innocents shot at Kent State “best to just stay clear of some things and some people and avoid fallout of their actions.”

Come to think of it, that all lines up pretty square with caution about associations/progression of relationships in Psalm 1 (walk, stand, sit). The road to perdition…

At best this candidate has really bad judgement about avoiding appearance of evil associations.
At worst he’s consorted & colluded with the enemy.

Time will tell.