Back Against the Wall Palin Plays the "Race" Card. (Poll)

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Unfortunately Palin is now in the gutter with McCain

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With his political back against the wall, McCain orders Palin to play the "race" Card. One more bad judgment that will backfire and punch another hole in McCain's erratic dance card.

Let's Go to Palin's words

"Our opponent ... is someone who sees America, it seems, as being so imperfect, imperfect enough, that he's palling around with terrorists who would target their own country,"

She has also said:
"This is not a man who sees America like you and I see America,"

We know code when we hear it. The implication is you know you can't trust "these people" (my opponent) they don't love America like we do. They might even attack it. In this clip note that Obama is talking about my number one issue Health Care and McCain/Palin has exchanged the word Willie Horton for the word "Terrorist". Palin just like in Orwell's 1984, She is trying to feed the American people two minutes of hate.

Obama points out, in a nice way, that McCain's folks say they are turning the page on the economy that the Bush/McCain forty thieves ran into the ground. Instead they will be working on fear and hate through the politics of personal destruction.

When Biden tied McCain to Bush she accused him of "focusing on the past", this naturally is bad depending on who's ox gets gored. So much for Palin's integrity and her Cultural Health.

McCain now feeling cornered like a boxer who survived a knock out blow, is on his feet, but has reverted to his original fighting style. Pay close attention in this final round, will the real McCain consume the "good" McCain.

Will Palin's Obama-Terrorist Speech Backfire?

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Don't Just Vote, Talk Back!

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3 votes

#1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 12:59 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339154,"authorDomain":"Bor"}

BOR(derline)

It is not race

it is Radical

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3 votes

#1.1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:21 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339974,"authorDomain":"JUSTICEFORA"}

JUSTICEFORADeleted

{"commentId":3340452,"authorDomain":"UDbmas"}

I am thinking you need to post some sources for that, JUSTICEFORA. We don't like smear and run postings, no matter whose side you think you are on.

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3 votes

#1.3 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 3:15 PM EDT

{"commentId":3340763,"authorDomain":"jhall22"}

janice22

So where's the Newsvine Code of Honor police when something like this gets posted? That's just crap.

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1 vote

#1.4 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 3:27 PM EDT

{"commentId":3343581,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect BOR(derline) you may be partly right but you are also wrong.

It is not race
it is Radical

Cultural Literacy Minute: There is one race, the human race, with many ethnic groups.

It is not "race'

It is not radical

It is the the economy

Did you see the Bush/McCain and the forty thieves market go into the tank. Below 10,000. You and I need to be concerned about getting every nickel we have in the market out. How do we keep people in there houses? How do we avoid the Bush/McCain depression? Are you buying gold?

We have some serious issues to debate.

What are your Top Three Issues.

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2 votes

#1.5 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 5:19 PM EDT

{"commentId":3343737,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

How do we keep people in there houses?

Unfortunately, you are mistaken. They are now our houses. The taxpayers are going to buy them. This country just bought one big sub-prime mortgage. The houses do not belong to the people who can't afford them anymore. They belong to us.

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#1.6 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 5:24 PM EDT

{"commentId":3338123,"authorDomain":"UDbmas"}

Bravo, Aunk!

I think the McCain Campaign is hoping Caucasians will not "get" the code. Well guess what? I am a 50-yr-old white woman who spent the first 40 years growing up and raising a family in rural America. Even I get it! Only those who enjoy their bigotry will voluntarily refuse to acknowledge it. I see through the disgusting ploy and I hope the majority of us will speak out and say ENOUGH! Don't make this country a victim of bigotry. Let a love for this country TRUMP the McCain-Palin race card.

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3 votes

#2 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 1:34 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339016,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect UDbmas , thank your for sharing your thoughtful comment.

Don't make this country a victim of bigotry. Let a love for this country TRUMP the McCain-Palin race card.

Amen!

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3 votes

#2.1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:16 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339446,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

Just because you want it to be racism does not make it racism. There is no code.

She sees america as the greatest country in the world. She is trying to tie Obama with a man who has showed no remorse for being part of a group that killed cops (after his time but still the same group) and bombed the pentagon. A man who was photographed standing on a flag only a few years ago. A man who only wished he could have done more. A man who's book Obama praised. She is trying tie Obama with someone who hates america (as shown by his actions against the country).
Nothing to do with race. Just pointing out bad judgement of who Obama kept in his company. Ayers was more than "just a guy in his neighborhood"

Character assaination is not going to work against Obama, so they are stupid for trying but attacking the man's charachter and assocations is not racism. Its politics as usual...

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3 votes

#2.2 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:33 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339930,"authorDomain":"UDbmas"}

This from a woman who's MARRIED to a man who was a member of a secessionist party which spouted vitriolic hatred about America, the Constitution and the Flag? A group which has no objection to associating with the League of the South a neo-Confederate group that promotes the Confederate flag and still seeks an independent Southern republic? This from a woman who brags about being "prayed over" by a man who engages in the persecution of women and excuses it by calling it fighting witchcraft? This from a woman who's church supports the anti-Semitic Jews for Jesus movement? Please.

When she says Obama doesn't see America as "you and I" do, who's the "You and I?" Alaskans? Women? With scum like Bobby Lee May in McCain-Palin's corner, I think we all see who "You and I" isn't.

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1 vote

#2.3 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:53 PM EDT

{"commentId":3341708,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

Why does every argument about Obama turn into an argument about someone else? I have my problems with McCain, Palin, Biden, hell most of Washington pisses me off.

I and the article was talking about OBAMA. Please explain how him serving with Ayers on education boards, having a fund raiser in the man's house, praising his book is OK. Please tell me that this country is not so far gone than accepting an unrepentant domestic terrorists support does not matter any more. Plain is a whole other discussion... lets actually talk about Obama and no one else for this discussion.

The "you and I" are the Republicans at the rally and the conservatives in this country. The people that think having domestic terrorists support is a bad thing. its not about race. why is every criticism about Obama become a race issue? I don't care that the man is black. hell he could be purple for all I care. His associations and judgment are horrible and that needs to be discussed in its own right. We can talk about everyone else later (because i have just as many issues with them) but people need to take a look at where Obama came from and who he has associated with. Its not racism.

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1 vote

#2.4 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 4:05 PM EDT

{"commentId":3344109,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect Profchaos, I did not mention racism in my article. Unless I am wrong you seem to be the first one to use the word racism in this discussion.

Why does every argument about Obama turn into an argument about someone else?

The problem is people wasting time talking about the individuals in stead of the issues and how we are going to move forward.

Its not racism.

Your right, it is about fixing the economy. Did you notice that Bush/McCain killed 750,000 American jobs. What is your plan for getting health care for these Americans, How will you keep them in their houses. Will Bush/McCain drive the market down to 8,000?

What are your Top Three Issues?

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1 vote

#2.5 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 5:39 PM EDT

{"commentId":3345049,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

unless i read your title wrong... the word race is right in it quotes or not. What do you mean when you talk about codes and "you people". those are generally race related discussion hot points.

what did i miss?

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1 vote

#2.6 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 6:16 PM EDT

{"commentId":3345795,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect Profchaos, your confusion is understandable as you are unfamiliar with specialized Cultural Health language.

Your thinking and linguistic efficiency will improve regarding ethnic matter as you learn more about Cultural Health concepts.

From your comment, I can assume you agree that you are the first one in this tread to actually use the word racism.

What do you think is in between Humanism and Racism? Not every thing is Black and White, there is a middle ground .

What do you mean when you talk about codes and "you people". those are generally race related discussion hot points.

This may be true for you and many Americans. It is not true for all Americans.

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1 vote

#2.7 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 6:52 PM EDT

{"commentId":3347919,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

Actually UDbmas brought it up, I just responded to that post. That post talked of bigotry. So no i didn't bring it up first. Actually you did because your post is about racism. You may believe that we are one race but your post is full of attacks on palin for talking about race when she never did.

Apparently, I am not versed in Cultural Health Language (which I couldn't find in any search... so it is something you made up?) Your article is all vague with a lot of language the in the real world associates with racism. But since you don't come right out and say it you can look down on me for pointing it out (again just responding to a post that also apparently misunderstood).

It would be nice if we all were past this notion of race (like you think you are) but unfortuately its alive and well and if you want to look down on it while ignoring the fact that you are talking about it, then be my guest.

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#2.8 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 9:08 PM EDT

{"commentId":3338865,"authorDomain":"tappymcwidestance"}

Tappy McWidestance

The Republican ruling class has already written off '08 and is starting to position Palin for 2112. All I can say is please, please, please nominate her in 2112.

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1 vote

#3 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:10 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339070,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect Tappy McCainwidestance, You said a mouth full.

All I can say is please, please, please nominate her in 2112.

As the Mac of tennis fame would say, you can't be serious

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2 votes

#3.1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:18 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339186,"authorDomain":"UDbmas"}

Dang, if I am still here in 2112, I might even be senile enough by then to vote for her.

;-)

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1 vote

#3.2 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:23 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339512,"authorDomain":"Profchaos"}

If anything it will be Romney / Clinton (hillary) in 2012. Now that will be an interesting election. Palin will fade as a spokeperson for the GOP after this is all done...

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1 vote

#3.3 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:35 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339958,"authorDomain":"drudge"}

drudge

And what about McCain and the Stars and Bars in 2000?

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2 votes

#4 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 2:54 PM EDT

{"commentId":3339964,"authorDomain":"JUSTICEFORA"}

JUSTICEFORADeleted

{"commentId":3340117,"authorDomain":"Bor"}

BOR(derline)

AUNK (THE CULTURAL HEALTH GUY)

I whish your leader would be like your "Statement"

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1 vote

#6 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 3:01 PM EDT

{"commentId":3341854,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

http://allpurpose.newsvine.com/_news/2008/10/05/1957452-analysis-palins-words-carry-racial-tinge

Hetep and Respect BOR(derline) "leader" , "Statement", tell me more?

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2 votes

#6.1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 4:11 PM EDT

{"commentId":3342865,"authorDomain":"Bor"}

BOR(derline)

THE CULTURAL HEALTH GUY

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2 votes

#6.2 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 4:51 PM EDT

{"commentId":3342508,"authorDomain":"allpurpose"}

Chello

Check this article I seeded the other day.

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2 votes

#7 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 4:37 PM EDT

{"commentId":3344879,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect Chello that piece is on point. They make two important points about Culturally Poisoning code language.

Palin's words avoid repulsing voters with overt racism. But is there another subtext for creating the false image of a black presidential nominee "palling around" with terrorists while assuring a predominantly white audience that he doesn't see their America?

Any American who says they do not understand the goal of this code language is Culturally Illiterate at best and a fool or Cultural Terrorist at worst.

John McCain occasionally looks back on decisions with regret. He has apologized for opposing a holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr. He has apologized for refusing to call for the removal of a Confederate flag from South Carolina's Capitol.
When the 2008 campaign is over McCain might regret appeals such as Palin's perhaps more so if he wins.

McCain's cultural behavior is a matter of public record. We know his historical cultural orientation. He makes a mortal mistake going down this Character road. Obama has said, we don't throw the first punch but we will throw the last.

McCain should pay close attention. We in the blogOsphere do not have the constraints Obama has and we know how to punch.

We would all be better off focusing on your and mine Top Thee needs and how they will address them.

As my mother use to say "a word to the wise should be sufficient"

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1 vote

#7.1 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 6:08 PM EDT

{"commentId":3346588,"authorDomain":"maggiemayadkins"}

maggiemay-596099

Why is it if you don't agree then it's racism. Do you see hidden meaning in everything people say? This whole article is way off track,and just a way for you to throw out the race card. This whole thing has set back race relations 50 years with these kind of crap articles. McCain is not Bush. Bush isn't running,and you all need to get a life. Wake up! Obama has so many shady people in his life you need a semi to haul them all away. How many people do you think he owes favors to now. If he put's into effect what he wants to do we will be another Trillon in debt!If this man gets elected we won't have a ression we'll have a depression. If you know anything about the ecomony you would know this.Him and his buddies in Congress let this happen on wall street. McCain tried to get a bill passed almost 3 years ago to stop it,and Franks said oh no we don't need to do that. Pelosi,Reed,Franks,and Obama were the cause of all this. All Dem's. Right now Obama has given over $800,000 of his campaign to ACORN which is under investigation for voter fraud,and pushing Fannie mae to give out more loans to people who couldn't afford them. Obama's campaign is under investigation on taking foreign money for his campaign. This is not someone I want running this country. If your going to vote you really need to get yourself informed. I'm a Dem, but I won't be voting the party line.

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#8 - Mon Oct 6, 2008 7:36 PM EDT

{"commentId":3389009,"authorDomain":"westrm"}

Don't spin me bro!

I wonder how the over 60 generation feels when they hear that the under 30-something generations do not consider race of a candidate an issue? As the marketing economy shifts from the Lawrence Welk crowd to the Hippy Generation on its way to Generations X, Y and below as the dominant economic buying powers. Meanwhile, as the racial geography inevitably moves toward ethic diversity majority with Caucasians becoming a minority in the not so distant future. As racism thinking itself becomes a minority segment of our population, doomed to a bad historical reference. Do these inflexiable relics of a past ignorance have one last gasp of intollerant sediment to bestow upon a nation before they gently slip into irrelevance? I wonder if the guilt of their prejudicial sins, will follow them to their grave as the greatest mistake of the greatest generation...

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1 vote

#9 - Wed Oct 8, 2008 6:27 PM EDT

{"commentId":3391833,"authorDomain":"Aunk"}

Hetep and Respect Don't spin me bro! LoL, ha ha ha, I am still laughing I like your name. I will say one thing new school CyberSpeak is funnier then the OldSchool Kings English.

I wonder how the over 60 generation feels when they hear that the under 30-something generations do not consider race of a candidate an issue?

I feel amazed, surprised and proud that our youth are more Culturally Healthy then we are. All Props! to the youth.

I am watching the National Cultural Health index (Political CHI) to see if the youth's view has had enough of an impact on America to move us in a new direction. I hope you have.

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1 vote

#10 - Wed Oct 8, 2008 9:37 PM EDT

{"commentId":3401621,"authorDomain":"westrm"}

Don't spin me bro!

I am betting that the Obama machine with its technology and strategic intelligence is tapping into the youth vote this time around. The Obama campaign unlike any other campaign have mastered the method of text communication with the youth vote. The old school pollsters and their outdated reliance on legacy land-line technology could learn a lot from the Obama machine. Especially amidst an economic down-turn coming off a 7 year decline of wages against inflated consumer necessities, utterly short-side and irrelevent the pollsters have become this political season. Most astoote people relize that cellular service is cheaper and adds more portability return on sale than old fashion land-lines, duh! Anyone on a budget and worth polling with new age political thoughts are on cell phones now...

Polling people on land-lines is going to get the same results as 10, 20 or 30 years ago, it is like the definition of insanity already! Repeating the same thing over and over again expecting a diffeent result, WAKE-UP! [Obama did]

Additionally, I am very interested the Obama campaign because of the obvious advantage they have had against the Clinton & Karl Rove machines. This kind of luck does not happen twice and it is about time we had an intelligent, well spoken president with a sense of humor and enough humillity to surropund himself with experts instead of cronies. Simply put, the Obamsa team was just smarter. more organized/disicplined and better financed than any other campaign in modern history.

That is the kind of 21st century leadership we need, going forward...

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#10.1 - Thu Oct 9, 2008 2:22 PM EDT

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