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Re: Rev. Hagee: "It's true that [John] McCain's campaign sought my endorsement"

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:55:49 -0000

Joe, I agree -- I hope we get the endless video loops of Rev. Hagee. In today's NPR letters, a listener took them to task for reporting every detail of the Rev. Wright issue while not reporting on the hate speech offered by right wing ministers. Thank you for listening.

Re: Rev. Hagee: "It's true that [John] McCain's campaign sought my endorsement"

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:58:58 -0000

Uh oh. The next thing you know is we will get a listing of all the countries with large Muslum populations he visited. I have a feeling by the time this election is over, we will know even the brand of toilet paper the Obamas use. Thank you for listening.

Re: NAFTA comes back to haunt Hillary Clinton

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:04:25 -0000

I am glad this is coming up rather than the details of where Hillary was while Bill and Monica were participating in shenanigans.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:50:58 -0000

Why did these supposedly low level contractors have access to the records anyway? It is standard operating procedure at banks, investment houses, etc, that VIP account data is locked down to only a few individuals. According to reports on MSNBC, the contractors received a pop up warning message about the privacy of the data, but then they were allowed access. That is absurd -- lock down the data and then record the attempts to access it---then investigate why people are making attempts -- not when breaches actually occur.

So taking out the "move along, nothing to see here" approach, and why this was not investigated or escalated properly, their whole data security structure is FUBAR. The Inspector General does not have jurisdiction over fired contractors. They really screwed the pooch. This is really a kettle of fish. I am trying to think of a third cliche, but I am pooped. Thank you for listening.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:05:38 -0000

Of course, many times in history, the cover up is much worse than the actual crime/incident. On one hand I am not surprised that Eric MacCormack at the State Dept was notified by a reporter but on the other hand I am. The problem is now that this has exploded the chances for an impartial investigation are much less. I would imagine the file peekers have lawyered up by now. I would also imagine that President Bush is still asleep and might find out in a couple of days. LOL. Thank you for listening.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:26:44 -0000

Yes, the points are a little disconcerting at first. I feel like I am running for Miss Congeniality. I have gone from 0 to 2 in a matter of minutes. LOI L.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:32:06 -0000

I feel like I have to buy fellow commenter's love. I can offer baked goods and housekeeping services...all for a crummy 2 points. LOL. Can't we get points for clever screen names or funny avatars? Thank you for listening.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:40:00 -0000

Grandma, that does sound plausible. Egads, if that is true, they broke privacy regulations to be able to vet a question about his international travel experience? That NRO Reporter is like Jessica Fletcher on Murder, She Wrote. LOL.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:42:21 -0000

Okay, I am down to -1 point? What did I say? LOL.

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:49:01 -0000

Bless your heart. Thanks for the love! :-) Hugs~

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:51:07 -0000

Thanks Hon...I am still trying to figure out how this works. LOL. Hugs!

Re: "Outrageous breach of security and privacy" at State Department as Obama's passport file accessed

AngelaChanning — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:53:08 -0000

Not to be confused with:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

LOL

Re: China sends troops to Tibet, 99+ protesters killed

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:59:24 -0000

It will be interesting when the Bushies are the last holdouts of a worldwide Olympic boycott. Chinese leaders really have not embraced being pragmatic in situations like these.

Re: Bill Clinton and Rev. Wright

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:37:07 -0000

It is interesting that Joe Scarborough dismissed this photo on the Today Show (at the prompting by Matt Lauer) and both concluded it was a rookie mistake by the Obama camp. They also latched on to Obama's use of "typical white person" (here is NRO's take on it: http://campaignspot.nationa... ) in a response to a call-in show.
I think it is fair game since the Clinton camp apparently tried to dangle Obama's Wright connections over the Superdelegates to make him look unelectable. This really is a gamble, in my humble opinion. Thank you for listening.

Re: Bill Clinton and Rev. Wright

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:41:54 -0000

Clarification: I meant it was fair game for the Obama camp to use the photo of Clinton and Wright was fair game. Sorry, tea has not kicked in yet. :-)

Re: Did Hillary sit next to Rev. Wright at prayer breakfast?

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:16:48 -0000

It is either Reverand Wright or

http://www.ordoesitexplode....

Thank you for listening.

Re: Did Hillary sit next to Rev. Wright at prayer breakfast?

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:22:37 -0000

Oh I was flattered Nellie. Thanks hon. I am still a bit confused by all of this. Sometimes the oldest comments appear first then the newest. But I will get used to it. Thank you for listening. :-)

Re: Fox Anchor decides he's heard enough Obama-bashing from Fox

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:26:43 -0000

Perhaps four of the most uncomfortable faces in Fox and Friends history. Not that I would know, the only other footage of F&F I have seen is when Gretchen Carlson did the "Spring is here woo hoo!" talk-over the video coverage of the midwestern floods...which caused thirteen deaths -- http://gawker.com/370245/de...

Thank you for listening.

Re: Wash Post catches Hillary outright lying about her trip to Bosnia

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:36:40 -0000

Uh oh, I am not mentioning any names, but someone is not taking her Gingko Biloba. LOL.

Re: Wash Post catches Hillary outright lying about her trip to Bosnia

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:46:31 -0000

I think this is among the many issues with the whole Superdelegate setup. It really is capricious. I guess they want a circuit breaker in case some nut is ahead and the voters have buyer's remorse.

The other thing that we need to do is adopt shorter election cycles. I sometimes feel drained watching this all play out. It also depresses me to see the Clintons go down this way. It is all in slow motion.

I recognized the Clintons had their faults but I honestly thought they had matured and learned from their past. However, they really have showed that crazy Clinton anger and drama -- which really is not becoming. If she were the nominee, I would still vote for Hillary because I think we will possibly have a Supreme Court vacancy (Heaven forbid for death, but possibly for retirement....after all, Justice Stevens won't retire until a Democrat is president. is elected).

Thank you for listening.

Re: Wash Post catches Hillary outright lying about her trip to Bosnia

AngelaChanning — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:53:59 -0000

I, too, adore the Baby Jane avatar. "But you *are*, Blanche! You *are* in that chair!" LOL

Re: Former Air Force Chief of Staff criticizes Clinton's "McCarthyite" tactics against Obama

AngelaChanning — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:39:53 -0000

Up until about last week, I thought all the crazy things the Clintons were pulling would eventually blow over and people would forget about the ugliness when we finally had a nominee. Last night , I saw a friend who is a Clinton supporter and to my astonishment got very angry with me after I told him that I voted for Obama in the primary. I was somewhat taken aback while also being somewhat amused....but it amazes me that Democrats are not the only ones to drink the Kool Aid. Now I am wondering if they really are inflicting long term damage with their passive agressive games. I hope that is not the case. Now, of course I realize the spin will be the Obama camp is playing the McCarthy card and perhaps the Obama response could be considered a bit dramatic. I really think David Geffen really hit the nail on the head. Thank you for listening.

Re: You need to watch this now

AngelaChanning — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:14:50 -0000

I don't mean this as a personal attack but I am sorry to say that is a close minded thing to say. I have actually received forwarded emails saying the most bizarre claims about Barack Obama from people with presumably average intelligence. These folks truly believe that Obama is the AntiChrist -- and sadly I am not joking or using hyperbole. So, based on their inability to make informed decisions by believing and spreading such tripe, what are we to do about that? I have also encountered folks that say they would vote for someone because they are better looking...and presumably they are of average intelligence. What kind of informed decision making is that? My point is, that Dan is quite capable of using above average reasoning in his decision making compared to other folks of average intelligence. Thank you for listening.

Re: You need to watch this now

AngelaChanning — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:29:39 -0000

Perhaps Dan identifies with African Americans more because he knows the challenges that many have faced. I did not interpret his remarks as racial but more as he has an affinity with people who are different from him.

Re: Hillary adviser invokes the crucifixion of Christ to Hillary's partisan advantage over Obama

AngelaChanning — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:25:49 -0000

I think living with Mary Matalin all these years has finally made Jim Carville flip his wig...if he had one, that is. :-) Thank you for listening.