Comments on: "Real America" = "Two Americas"

By: Jody Mac in Atlanta

Jody Mac in Atlanta — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:29:31 +0000

A great article, at a great time as well.
We all are anxious and frightened and taking it out on one another.
We may not agree w/ a particular candidate/running mate's views but that doesn't give us the right to treat another blogger w/ disrespect. I'm glad we can get our views out there but I'm hoping we can be nicer to one another.
We all need one another. Democrats/Libertarians/Republicans/Independents
United We Stand.
God Bless America
Good luck to your candidate.

By: Don_A

Don_A — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:29:30 +0000

The truth is not much changes in America and particularly not in small towns. I grew up in a town of 200 in rural Texas in the 50's.

These "real America" people are the descendants of the same people who spat upon me and called me names in the 60's for wearing my hair a little longer than what they thought appropriate. I try not to think what they said and did to black people. I don't know all the psychological reasons for it and nor do I understand why our country's level of education, tollerances and understanding won't grow after all these years. Maybe people just don't have time to learn and improve themselves. That is what kept us in the cave for eons, we didn't have time to grow our minds, only gather food.

I really don't know what answer could fix this horrible problem. All I do know is from this campaign I see today that not much has changed in many, many years. Still the same closed mindedness and projected hate toward anyone or anything that is different, be it thoughts, looks or skin color.

By: sheryl

sheryl — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:29:16 +0000

Rob....

I assume by your statement that the 'racial divide already falls in to those 2 categories' of 'the ones who work hard and expect their deserves from their efforts and those who just want hand outs' is an implication that whites work hard and non whites want hand outs.

That's ridiculous, but fortunately, based on these postings, you are in the minority.

I, along with virtually all African Americans and non whites that I know and see, work very hard. In addition, virtually all whites that I know also work very hard. So whichever way your insult was intended, it is without merit.

You need to evolve and figure out how to become part of this American adventure.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:28:15 +0000

I think when Palin said real and pro America, she was referring to those that agree with her and follow her lead. We already know that she is narrow-minded and has no use for anyone who disagrees with her. The thought of her being one step away from president scares the crap out of me.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:26:23 +0000

I do not ever remember an election that was so hate-filled and brought out the ugliest part of America. The predjudice that I have seen and heard because we FINALLY have an African American running for the highest office in the country is astounding. These ignorant uneducated bigots have totally forgotten or ignored the fact that Senator Obama's mother was as white as they are and that he is a Christian, NOT a Muslim. I have a great deal of family in Canada and believe me when I say that it is embarassing to hear what they are thinking about the American public at this time. By the way Canada has socialist programs they are not a communist country! There seems to be a correlation between these two entities in the minds of some Americans. The people in Canada, no matter what the race or ecomonic standing have health care. That is something this country should strive to equal. If we are the greatest country in the world why are we letting the ones who need this care the most go untended? Finally I would like to ask a question of Mrs Palin. Could it POSSIBLY be that the parts of the country that are more "PRO_AMERICAN" are the parts that are voting Republican? How convenient for her and Senator McCain. I certainly would appreciate an attention to issues and less character assasination over the next two weeks. Thank you

By: Darrin from Canada

Darrin from Canada — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:25:37 +0000

There are more than two americas there is millions of different americas, wach which needs to be represented at the federal level. Who do you think is going to protect the balanced interests of those groups, I know that it isn't Palin. As much as I beleive that McCain genuinely cares about America, his time for helping the country improve its domestic and global standing has passed.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:19:01 +0000

I would really like to respond to Cindy's comment. Palin was talking about middle class America that does all of the work and keeps this country running. OK, well if she's so concerned about the middle class who mostly make under $250,000 a year then why not support Obama'st ax plan that would protect these hard working people from getting a tax raise. I just heard her say something about hardworking people and McCain's tax plan. Was she saying that middle class america are not hardworkers? This woman is an idiot and so are you Cindy.

By: pete

pete — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:17:46 +0000

It's foolish to believe that the United States can survive forever. This nation was a grand experiment conjured up by a group of non-conformist dreamers.

I see a future where what is now the US being divided up into 3-5 separate countries. Whether Obama is elected or not, he and George Soros have started that ball rolling and there'll be no stopping it.

I guess that, in some ways, the world will be a better place without military, financial, and cultural power being concentrated in one country.

By: Patricia J Dean

Patricia J Dean — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:16:13 +0000

McCain is going to use his military uniform when he gets sworn into office, his military mind along with his temper aren't exactly what
we need sitting in the white house; scares me what his military brain
would do, his negative campaign reminds me the one the German butcher run on basis of race, creating fear among the heart of Germany against Jewish people.His negative energy energized the masses to the point of cruelty, is this is what we want to happen here in America? going back to the dark ages? Romans killing Christians, Germans killing Jewish, whites killing blacks. Come on , look where we are ready to go to Mars, and explore the rest of the galaxy, please do not stop our future, i am so concern with all this crazy stuff having a vice presidential candidate that mocks the words said by her opponent, agitating the masses, creating the nest for the assassination of Senator Obama, is dangerous what this woman is doing, so cold blooded enough to send chills to my spine, let's stop all of this now!.

By: nick

nick — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:13:17 +0000

It is as simple as this. This media driven debate is what all you who believe in the divide wants to here. McCain is driven to divide the electorate to gain`an edge. Isn't that politics. Obama makes comments like "They will say he doesn't look like the guy on the dollar bill." and the media some how spins the sympathetic Obama view. It's all designed to sway, divide or whatever you want to call it. It. Both campaigns divide and claim to unite.

By: Presley

Presley — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:13:08 +0000

WOW!
I see a lot of Palin crediting, let's not forget she is only allowed to do what she seems to know.
Frankly, at this moment, she is only interwebs fodder and made a bigger star out of Tina Fey.
And she still has no idea what a V.P. does.

By: JT

JT — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:09:51 +0000

McCain/Palin face an uphill battle coming off the last 8 Years of Bush and the economy spinning out of control. You add to that someone who is smooth and charismatic and a massive cult following – we will have a Democrat in office for four years trying to destroy business and raising taxes. In 2012 hopefully we will realize that we have made another mistake with our choice in president and then maybe things will get better.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:09:30 +0000

At least John Edwards was describing America as it actually is (and no, that's not debatable, walk down my street any time and you see it) as opposed to implying that people with different views were somehow less patriotic or less American. I spent six years in the US Navy and have a progressive liberal view on governance. What does that make me, GOP?

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:07:55 +0000

Michele Bachmann is a monster. I can't believe the Minnesota Republican party in that district nominated her for congress last election. Her opponent was politically inept in that election by the way which led to Bachmann's victory so the democrats failed as well. She has no place representing Minnesota or any U.S. district. She is now an incumbent so the republican party will try to get her re-elected. The district in question is about 60% republican, but I hope they overcome that and vote her out Third Party, Democrat, Write in Republican I don't care who wins just not her.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:06:16 +0000

My view of the Republican party - a few smart people with emphasis on sound fiscal policies, self-reliance, personal freedom, etc. and millions of ignorant rednecks who know nothing about the rest of the world, are religious fanatics, can't think for themselves, and are swayed like herds of sheep at the whims of the conservative leadership. It's really pathetic. Semi-thoughtful conservatives are left to either vote with these sad people or choose someone like Obama. I think I'm going to write in Ron Paul.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:05:56 +0000

I was an Independent, but the more I listen to this ill woman the more I lean Democratic. Someone gag her please !!!!

By: Melanie in GA

Melanie in GA — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:03:57 +0000

Sarah Palin hasn't said anything !!!!!! At least nothing that gives me a warm and fuzzy. All I see is hatred, rage, desperation, racism, redneck-ism in her eyes and when she speaks. And now that the McCain camp is saying that Colin Powell has slapped them in the face is just wrong. If he was for McCain, he would be the best thing since sliced bread. McCain's pick for VP was just awful !!! His judgement is a clear display of bad judgement. I agree picking her has revived the base but it was a gamble that was a "sin against nature."

By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:03:33 +0000

You Obama supporters want so bad to punish someone for how you feel the country has been run for the last eight years that you accept everything that comes out of Obama or Bidden's mouth. Obama has run a campaign just as nasty as or more than the McCain camp. Remember the add about McCain not being able to use his computer because his war injuries prevented him from using his arms very much. Or how bout the one ran on MSNBC that talked about how many times McCain has had skin cancer and could he last the whole term. If you Obama supporters want to blame someone for the state of the country right now blame yourselves. Where was all this support for Kerry in 04, if its there than Bush only has one term. Furthermore, this attitude of the Republican Party being the only ones to divide the country is stupid. This left wing holier than you, I'm smart and your a religious idiot attitude has did plenty of damage on its own.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:02:37 +0000

Mr. Mccain... please do something in your campaign that doesn't involve rumor starting and nation dividing

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:59:15 +0000

CINDY, GA – You are clueless to say the least.

Why is it that anytime you Republicans have someone disagree with you, you call them a "Liberal". This shows just how messed up you Republicans are. You can't have a debate about real issues, you can only label people as being 'something' that you think has a negative connotation.

Stop carrying the GOP's water for them. McCain doesn't need your help, he's a war hero for Gods sakes!