EXPERIENCE THE 'NET!

"...ABOVE MY PAY GRADE."

On Sunday (August 17th), Barrack Obama and John McCain debated at Pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback Church. The questions were mostly theological, as would be expected given the setting. Here are some of the highlights, with my own comments interspersed:

          Rick Warren, Moderator: "Now, let's deal with abortion. 40 million abortions since Roe V. Wade. As you know, as a pastor I have to deal with this all of the time. All of the pain and all of the conflicts. I know this is a very complex issue. 40 million abortions. At what point does a baby get human rights?"

Obama's answer, "Well, I think that whether you are looking at it from a theological perspective or a scientific perspective, answering that question with specificity, you know, is above my pay grade."

cobraBlog Comment: Above his pay grade? Does that mean he will take no active part in any legislation that might arise regarding abortion if he is elected? Pro or con? Did his Pastor / Mentor Jeremiah Wright not teach him what the Bible says?

McCain's answer, "At the moment of conception. I have a 25-year Pro-life record in the Congress and in the Senate. And as President of the United States, I will be a pro-life president and this presidency will have pro-life policies. That's my commitment. That's my commitment to you."

cobraBlog Comment: Let's see. Obama doesn't think it's his "pay grade" and McCain boldly states that it's his COMMITMENT. Score one for McCain.

          Rick Warren, Moderator: "Who are the three wisest people you know in your life and who are you going to rely heavily in your administration?"

Obama's answer, "You mentioned one person I'd be listening to and that's Michelle, my wife, who is not only wise but she's honest. And one of the things you need-- I think any leaders needs is somebody who can get in your face and say, boy, you really screwed that one up. You really blew that."

cobraBlog Comment: Obama would listen to his wife! There are already some who are worried about his lack of experience and the person he'd listen to first is his wife? What has she done? Can she advise him on running the country? I think not. She wasn't even proud of this country until her husband ran for President.

McCain's answer, "First one I think would be General Petraeus, one of the great military leaders in America history who took us from defeat to victory in Iraq. One of the great leaders.

cobraBlog Comment: Who would you want advising the President in this time of war, a wife or a General? Score two for McCain.

          Rick Warren, Moderator: "“What’s the most gut-wrenching decision you’ve ever had to make?”

McCain's answer, "It was long ago, and far away, in a prison camp in North Vietnam. My father was a high-ranking admiral. The Vietnamese came and said that I could leave prison early. And we had a code of conduct. It said you only leave by order of capture. I also had a dear and beloved friend, who was from California, named Ebb Alvarez, who had been shot down before me. But I wasn't in good physical shape. In fact, I was in rather bad physical shape. So I said no. Now, in interest of full disclosure, I'm happy I didn't know the war was going to last for another three years or so."

Obama's answer, "Well, you know, I think the opposition to the war in Iraq was as tough a decision as I've had to make. Not only because there were political consequences, but also because Saddam Hussein was a real bad person, and there was no doubt that he meant America ill."

cobraBlog Comment: Let's see here. McCain's most gut wrenching decision was to not take the easy way out of a possibly deadly situation. Obama's most gut wrenching decision was to oppose a war. Opposition that might cost him votes even though "a real bad person" was killing thousands and seeking ways to kill millions. Three strikes and you're out Obama.

It's time for the approximately 47% of you that are thinking of voting for Obama to open your eyes, and your ears, and LOOK at your candidate. Not his party. Not just his words but his heart. I have looked and it looks pretty black. No pun intended.

Babies will continue to be murdered, we'll have another First Lady who dictates policy in the White House, and Obama will do whatever it takes to get votes. Sounds just like another Clinton administration....

	“I don’t have to show my patriotism to be patriotic. A pin on my lapel is not important.”
	Really? It's important to patriots, Papa Bin Osama.
	"I stand by all the misstatements that I've made."
	Really? Better check those "facts", Papa Al.
	"Having children is selfish. It's all about maintaining your genetic line at the expense of the planet."
	Really? Is that baby blood on your hands, Non-Mom?
	"In Iran we don't have homosexuals like in your country..."
	Really? Who's your "friend", Papa Immadforjihad?
	"You have to stop. You can ask a question but you can't just blather on your opinion."
	Really? Is that your mouth still running, Mom Lezbo?
	"The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not."
	Really? Aren't YOU pretending, Mom Lefto?
	"The biggest terrorist is George W. Bush."
	Really? Better look in the mirror, Mom Wacko.