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Some stuff I've been looking at today (some of which is on my fbook)
-Former POW on McCain
-Palin and religion
I found this on the Washington Post:
FactCheck.Org
FactChecking McCain
September 5, 2008
Lies McCain made during nomination speech:
McCain claimed that Obama’s health care plan would "force small businesses to cut jobs" and would put "a bureaucrat ... between you and your doctor." In fact, the plan exempts small businesses, and those who have insurance now could keep the coverage they have.
McCain attacked Obama for voting for "corporate welfare" for oil companies. In fact, the bill Obama voted for raised taxes on oil companies by $300 million over 11 years while providing $5.8 billion in subsidies for renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuels.
McCain said oil imports send "$700 billion a year to countries that don't like us very much." But the U.S. is on track to import a total of only $536 billion worth of oil at current prices, and close to a third of that comes from Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
He promised to increase use of "wind, tide [and] solar" energy, though his actual energy plan contains no new money for renewable energy. He has said elsewhere that renewable sources won’t produce as much as people think.
He called for "reducing government spending and getting rid of failed programs," but as in the past failed to cite a single program that he would eliminate or reduce.
He said Obama would "close" markets to trade. In fact, Obama, though he once said he wanted to "renegotiate" the North American Free Trade Agreement, now says he simply wants to try to strengthen environmental and labor provisions in it.
I also found this on the Washington Post:
the republican regime has the same agenda it has had for decades. here's the salon bush or palin test:
1. I've got a reason for running. I talk about a larger goal, which is
to call upon the best of America ... It's reform and renewal. Part of
the renewal is a set of high standards and to remind people that the
greatness of America really does depend on neighbors helping neighbors
and children finding mentors. Palin or Bush?
2. I am convinced we have to reform -- we've got to not embrace the
status quo and just be going along to get along ... We are going to
reform and we are going to be serving for the right reasons. Bush or
Palin?
On political hiring (and firing)
3. Well, a couple of lawmakers are pretty angry with me for replacing
... at-will political appointments ... it is my prerogative, my right,
to appoint members whom I believe will do best for the people whom we
are serving. So I look forward to any kind of investigation or questions
being asked because I've got nothing to hide. Palin or Bush?
4. You want somebody who can do the job. That's the most important
criterion, somebody who is qualified, somebody who can get a job done.
And on this particular issue, the one you're referring to, they serve at
my pleasure ... There had been no credible evidence of any wrongdoing
... And there will be more hearings to determine what I've just said.
Bush or Palin?
On the fourth estate
5. [The media] hasn't always been fair to me ... I would say, at first,
I intrigued people. And now I think we're settling into a traditional
relationship with the liberal media ... My only answer is, I'd rather be
underestimated. Palin or Bush?
6. I'm not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I've
learned quickly, these past few days, that if you're not a member in
good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a
candidate unqualified for that reason alone. Bush or Palin?
On experience, and why it doesn't matter
7. I don't have 30 years of political experience under my belt ...
that's a good thing, that's a healthy thing. That means my perspective
is fresher, more in touch with the people I will be serving. I would use
that as an advantage. Palin or Bush?
8. I think that's the old ... game of trying to tear somebody down. I've
been through this before. "Can't possibly do the job. Never held
office." And my answer then was "Give me a chance. Give me a chance to
lead" ... If you want somebody who has had -- you know -- life
experiences that may not be -- conforms to the Washington mind-set --
give me a chance. Bush or Palin?
On sweet, sweet crude
9. To confront the threat that Iran might seek to cut off nearly a fifth
of world energy supplies ... or that terrorists might strike again at
the Abqaiq facility in Saudi Arabia ... or that Venezuela might shut off
its oil deliveries ... we Americans need to produce more of our own oil.
Palin or Bush?
10. Oil prices have risen sharply, and that increase has been reflected
at American gasoline pumps. Now much of the oil consumed in America
comes from abroad ... Some of that energy comes from unstable regions
and unfriendly regimes. This makes us more vulnerable to supply shocks
and price spikes beyond our control -- and that puts both our economy
and our security at risk ... Our nation must produce more oil. And we
must start now. Bush or Palin?
Answers
1. George W. Bush
2. Sarah Palin
3. Sarah Palin
4. George W. Bush
5. George W. Bush
6. Sarah Palin
7. Sarah Palin
8. George W. Bush
9. Sarah Palin
10. George W. Bush