McCain camp jumping on out-of-context Obama quote in WP

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McCain camp jumping on out-of-context Obama quote in WP

Posted: 7/30/08 at 10:11am

The Washington Post provided this quote from Obama talking to congressional Dems:

“I have become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions.”

Sounds pretty arrogant, no? Well, what the WP does NOT provide is the entire quote:

"It has become increasingly clear in my travel, the campaign, that the crowds, the enthusiasm, 200,000 people in Berlin, is not about me at all. It’s about America. I have just become a symbol of the possibility of America returning to our best traditions.”

Decidedly less arrogant. I ask AGAIN: where is this alleged media bias in favor of Obama?

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

re: McCain camp jumping on out-of-context Obama quote in WP

Posted: 7/30/08 at 10:18am

Obama gets more coverage, but it is far more critical.

McCain should have been destroyed by the media for all of the gaffes, flip-flops, distortions and lies about Obama, but they have been very slow to react. (Blame it on the donuts).

The tide may be turning a bit though. Andrea Mitchell finally called McCain out about his false add regarding troop visits.

I have a feeling the tide may turn in coverage.

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 10:20am

nope. still arrogant. but that's bammy. he knows he's the greatest human being to walk the earth. ever.

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mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 10:33am

the only way it's gonna turn is against bammy, ywiw. his arrogance is rubbing off on his campaign and that will burn them in the end. ask ryan lizza how likely it is that the media will turn.

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 10:35am

They're both risking backlash from the media. Do you think the media is pleased about being used by McCain's allegedly imminent VP pick?

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 10:43am

sending nasty notes to adam "the hobbit" nagourney is no way to endear yourself to the press. but then, when you feel you've already won and the whole election thing is just a formality, you don't really need to be nice to anyone.
the bammy arrogance watch

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:13am

I don't know, Papa. Can anyone be any more arrogant than McCain was when he rejected Iraq's request for a timetable for troop withdrawal, saying "I know what they want"?

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:17am

good luck selling that one. let me know how it works out.

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:18am

Out of context McCain quotes:

"I was guilty of war crimes against the Vietnamese people. I intentionally bombed women and children."

From an interview on 60 MINUTES.

Arrogance, or murder? You choose.

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mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:22am

"Decidedly less arrogant."

Did you read the Berlin speech? It's pure historical fiction.

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

#11

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:23am

Papa, I agree about the perception of arrogance, but it may also be something else - i.e., a true belief in Obama.

As you know, he is not my first choice, but to me a better choice than the other options.

I think there will be some backlash - and at some point, an assessment will be done of the coverage.

McCain is been given a free pass so far. I honestly don't think it will continue in perpetuity.

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mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:24am

"I never truly loved my country until I was deprived of her company"

Does this mean McCain didn't love America for the first thirtysomething years of his life??? Why did he hate America? Can we REALLY be sure he doesn't still hate America? I think Sean Hannity should look into this.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

#13

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:25am

"I never truly loved my country until I was deprived of her company"

Not exactly the sign of a healthy relationship, is it?

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mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:30am

like i said, guys, have at it. i would particularly highlight anything that has anything to do with mccain's pow time. because that's really gonna be a winning issue for your boy.

the arrogance meme is coming from places like tnr, the boston globe and the ny times. i realize that they are second only to rush in their standing among the vrwc, but bammy might want to think about trying some fence mending.

i hope he doesn't. i hope he continues down this path. i'll enjoy watching him become the most spiteful politician since jimmy carter after america rejects him.

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mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:34am

Actually, there has been some negative press today with respect to McCain's recent, patently false ads. Too soon to tell if this just a blip in the media's love affair with McCain or if they will continue to pay attention.

"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

#16

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:39am

then affair's not over:

http://adage.com/garfield/post?article_id=129925

but mccain's campaign is staffed by morons:

http://adage.com/songsforsoap/post?article_id=129964

#17

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:47am

Isn't the act of running for President rather arrogant to begin with? Personally, I'd rather have an arrogant leader with fresh, progressive ideas than an old leader with blank eyes, constantly looking for someone to give him direction. Sorry, pops, but for all the Obama bashing, nothing in the world is going to make me vote for old Weathervane McCain.

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#18

mccain camp jumping on out-of-context obama quote in wp

Posted: 7/30/08 at 11:52am

i'd lose all respect for ya if ya did.

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