Greg and Josh, you guys are doing a wonderful job on this. It's utterly terrifying what's happening and you're not letting it disappear. Thank you.

WOW!! I don't know what NORMAL voters are going to be more afraid of these days...the economy or McCain supporters???

BOTH make McCain look bad!!!

Check this out, too!

http://www.washtimes.com/news/2008/oct/10/protesting-nuns-branded-terrorists/

Let me guess...Chambliss didn't denounce that comment either, right?

Interesting, how this will play out. Just saw this over at Teagan's site:

Quote of the Day
"He is not the McCain I endorsed."

-- Former Michigan Gov. William Milliken (R), quoted by the Grand Rapids Press, backing away from his support of Sen. John McCain.

http://www.mlive.com/grpress/news/index.ssf/2008/10/former_governor_milliken_backs.html

"Bomb Obama," eh? Hey, that's pretty clever. Both words have the "bom" sound in them, and that reflects the inner truth of the whole phrase. I like that lady more, now that she came up with that.

Yes, I'm kidding.

By the way, is this an example of Stabreim? Any English majors here? Is there a name for that kind of sound pattern?

In the early 1990s, I put myself through a year or so of school as a freelance reporter for the Bronx weeklies. One of my assignments involved the 100th birthday of an African-American woman in Co-op City whose mother had been a slave. Four generations of her family were there, and her children, who had grown up in exactly that part of Georgia, were talking about the lynchings that happened when they were growing up. Most of them are still alive today.

There are a lot of people old enough to remember that part of history, and many of them are still in the South. I wonder how they're feeling right about now.

The woman who shouted "Bomb Obama" should have been pointed out to security and had all her personal info turned over to the Secret Service.

In fact, it's time for all of us to demand this be the standard action whenever these things are shouted out. No matter which party or who's calling for violence against either candidate, the Secret Service needs to be called in.

McCain and Bush are the bomb "experts"

SEE WARNING: JOHN McCAIN FOR YOURSELF:
http://okwassup.blogspot.com/2008/08/warning-john-mccain.html

This is certainly getting frightening. I would also like to see Obama take this over, much like he did the Rev. Wright issue with his speech in Philadelphia. Scheiffer should make sure this comes up in the debate.

I wonder how this is playing in state. Georgia is culturally deep south, but there are a lot of places there that stuff like this just won't play and will backfire. And I'm not just talking about Atlanta. Georgia is growing and has become a tech hub that's attracting a younger educated population.

I'd be curious about SFCWallace's opinion on what's going on there.

Former republican governor of Michigan Milliken backs away from McCain

"He is not the McCain I endorsed," said Milliken, reached at his Traverse City home Thursday. "He keeps saying, 'Who is Barack Obama?' I would ask the question, 'Who is John McCain?' because his campaign has become rather disappointing to me.

Spread the word.

Editors of all newspapers need to address this ASAP. To condemn the hate-language and incitement to violence in the strongest possible terms. To lay the responsibility exactly where it belongs, at the feet of the mcShame Vendetta and Anarchy Express.

It seems too easy to say that McCain is being stupid when he presses the hysteria button. I wonder whether they are doing this for psych-ops reasons. Anyone have any expertise in this area?

To brainstorm, remember that Obama has built his campaign around rekindling hope. It's a meme with strong undertones of MLK and RFK. Their untimely deaths left deep scares on an entire generation.

Does McCain's camp see some advantage in cultivating a fear for Obama's safety among Ds and independents? That it might reduce Democratic turnout? Or lead cautious independents to go with the psychologically "safer" candidate?

Just brainstorming here, but it doesn't add up for me. Sure the right has fascist tendencies, but it also tends to be careful about how the display them. There must be something more beneath the iceberg than out-of-control desperation.

How long before McCain steps to the mic and sings bomb-bomb-bomb-Obama?

No stabreimism here, these people aint Wagner, these people play with rudementary brains. Its very easy to come up with that one..

Why haven't I seen bumper stickers and t-shirts saying "Vote for That One"

I'm going to go have some made I think (no joke!)

Obama signs growing in our neighborhood. Latest signs are all in front of houses of elderly people!!!!

Interesting blog at the NRO suggesting to conservatives to knock this line of attack off.

http://frum.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NmE5Njk3NDBlZGZhYWU4YTMyMGF
kNjYyNjJmNzYwNTg=

Christ... this is getting frightening. Someone in the media needs to make the point about this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benazir_Bhutto_assassination

It was just *last year*. Do we really want to see the fans flamed in out country whipped up to having something like that happen?

Every time I open up a browser or hit refresh, there's a fear gnawing in the back of my head that this might be the time "BREAKING NEWS" is at the top of the screen and something really horrid has happened. :(

John

GWB had issues with Iraq because his dad didn't finish the job. McCain has issues with North Korea for obvious reasons. There is no doubt in my mind North Korea is going to be his #1 priority if he gets in office. McCain will keep Iran in check until the next President is elected. This next president's prerequisite will an Iranian thorn in their side.

Don't forget that Chambliss "won" his seat by similar attacks on Max Cleland:

From 20 June 2002 column by Mary McGrory:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A14474-2002Jun19.html

"If the mugging of Sen. Max Cleland of Georgia is a fair indicator of what is to come, the fall elections will be ugly. Cleland, a decorated veteran and triple amputee, was attacked by his Republican opponent, Rep. Saxby Chambliss, "for breaking his oath to protect and defend the Constitution." "

Post-election story from USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/2002-11-06-chambliss_x.htm

"Few believed Republican Saxby Chambliss could paint Sen. Max Cleland, a veteran who lost both legs and an arm in Vietnam, as soft on national security. But that's just what the conservative congressman did to score a surprising victory over the one-term Democrat."

Guess Cleland showed his real character by bringing home one arm instead of leaving it in Vietnam.

Everybody put a purple band-aid on your cheek and say "Booooo".

thats what he really is. Mckamikasi. Reading the Rolling Stones mag made me see what a reckless, self-serving individual he ever was. He is willing to do anything to see those polls go up. If that doest happen pretty soon then he will come out an anounce to the world that he was always for a clean campaing. He will come out and say: Look, my friends, I know what it is to be a victim of these kind of smears, back in 2000 I said and I say again today and the press will fall for it. One more time

Am I the only one walking around with my anger at these murderous bastards at a constant boil? I'm ready to kick some rethuglican ass. If the traitor McFailin incites the unthinkable...

This is exactly why I have always supported the second amendment unconditionally.

Not sure if this is a big deal but William F. Buckly's son just endorsed Obama.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-10-10/the-conservative-case-for-obama/

If I read one more post about how "this scares me" I'm going to puke. For God's sake people, grow a spine.

These are the same people who stole the White House and trampled the Constitution. You're SURPRISED that they are acting this way? What did you expect? For them to play nicey-nice? Ain't gonna happen.

They're rabid because they're getting ready to lose all their influence -- but they're not going to go quietly into that silent night.

Calling McCain names isn't going to do it -- saying he's a liar isn't going to do it. This is the time for us to call the WHOLE REPUBLICAN PARTY onto the carpet. We have to REMIND the people that this is the same bunch of nimrods who got us into this predicament in the first place. It's THEIR philosophy of greed that sold this country down the river while government looked the other way. Don't just take on McSame/Caribou Barbie -- take on their whole PARTY.

Standing out on the lawn, holding hands and singing kumbaya is only going the reinforce the weak stereotype of the left with which the Republicans have so effectively painted us.

If you gotta stand on the lawn, shout to your neighbors -- demand that we take on real kitchen-table issues, not this "who's a radical" bullshit. Jobs, cutting taxes, cutting SPENDING (yes, Democrats DO do this),real fuel alternatives, etc. THAT'S what we GOT to make people listen to. The people want to hear what WE STAND FOR -- they don't care about our opinion of John McCain. That's not going to put food on the table.

Jesus.

These people are completely unAmerican and completely unhinged. You oppose someone's political party, so you advocate violence against them. That's undemocratic. Are traditional media outlets even covering what psychotic lynch mobs these are? I wouldn't know because I don't watch CNN/ABC/etc., but anyone have a report?

Want to see how the McCain campaign plays the race card? Check out Ms. Hilton's post at TPM
on this page about the conservative black radio talk show host planted at the McCain rally to ask about Rev. Wright. Follow the links to his site and check out his comparison of the white Obama singing children to Hitler Youth.

Good reason to throw a redneck terror alert on CNN.

Barring something unexpected, Obama will be elected in a few weeks. Just as most of us were disappointed on election day when Bush won in 2004, these people will be even more pissed and angry after Obama wins.

The difference is in 2004 we knew an unqualified, war-mongerer who surrounded himself with equally unqualified cronies was given a 4-year extension to continue to ruin the country's economy, constitution, environment and world standing.

These people have been whipped up to believe an unpatriotic terrorist sympathizer has been put in charge of the country. For them, this is more of an unknown that what we saw coming four years ago.

So I don't think this mob mentality will die down after Nov. 4, even if McCain and Palin ratchet down their rhetoric before the election. I think the Secret Service will have their hands full because there will be a few people (or worse some groups) who truly feels it will be in their hands to save the country from Obama.

Dude...I was there...I can't say that I heard every comment made but I certainly didn't hear anything like that...the only loud obnoxious stuff was coming from the bus load of AFL-CIOer's shipped down from Atlanta, and their only rudeness was booing every time Chambliss tried to talk. Seriously there was no real "Rowdiness" by either side. There may have been 300 total there 200 locals and a hundred from Atlanta.

"Asking the McCain campaign to stop insinuating that Obama is a terrorist is probably a bit much to expect."?

Actually, we should expect Republican leaders to ask, even demand this -- otherwise, we'd be guilty of that low-expectations, "soft tyranny" thing. Time to raise those expectations to a civilized level.

ah a new racist divisive fearmongering neocon right wing troll has appeared on here and his name is JACOB FREEZE!!!!

It's beginning to look like 1933, Kristallnacht in Germany. No I'm not joking.

It's beginning to look like 1933, Kristallnacht in Germany. No I'm not joking.

Don't forget that it was also during an economic downturn, the Great Depression.

Downright scary.

I haven't laughed this hard in a very long time. It was most of your expense though. Redneck jokes and kindergarden humor is all you guys can come up with? I would think especially those who believe they are smarter than everybody else could at least come up with something original. Fortunatly for all of us you aren't. Those who can, do. Those who can't, Teach. Those who are just plain stupid call other people names like McStupidass. Or try to comment on others "Grammer" which is spelled Grammar BTW.

I do find it very hard to believe that someone who has been openly and blatently anti-american and to have the connections that prove it. Is in contention for the highest office of our country. If all I knew about him was that he refused to pledge allegiance to our flag. It would be more than enough for me. I would also question the patriotism of anyone who is supporting this man.

As far as the negative campaign ads go I do believe that they are disruptive at the least and do alot less than they are meant to do. Although neither party has ever been above it. From McCain calling Obama inexperienced and pointing out his affiliations. To Obama calling McCain old and out of touch. Attack-Rebuttal-Counterattack that is all we are ever going to see from either one. So just get over it.

As with past elections I have always chosen the lesser of two evils. Not believing either candidate to be capable of anything remarkable or even remotely in touch with what we need as a country. This election was easy for me. Veteran, Patriot, and Mother of 5. Or two lawyers and a time-bomb in a pretty blue box.

I think if the ,well can't say that word but it rimes with "tigger" is elected we are all screwed because i think the US goes by In God We Trust ,all those voting for Obama Should read the book of "Revalations"