Final McCain and Obama debate, scathing but personal

The fact about the economy has been failing reflects back on the welfare system. We provide help for everyone that comes in this country or already here.Why? The way I look at is GET A JOB!!! I work and raise 3 kids on my own with no welfare check or help. Women that are having babies for me to support should not have any if they cant take care of them or afford them. Thats simple, be abstinence it wont kill you,but not being can. Yes, there are more reasons too. What about banks that was lending people money that didnt deserve it, but now its the presidents fault,NOT!!!! He didnt demand the banks to lend money or else. Not just the banks fault but whoever signed a loan that knew they couldnt afford it,,,thats pretty much common sense!!!

You fourght hard to get one nut into the white house,
now you again are fighting to still get another nut elected
when the shit hit the fan don't tell us.

When asked the question if he thought Palin would make a good he gave no answer except to say he was proud of her. Sounds like a parent would say about their child being a good student, not if she could do a good job at something.

So I hope that this Joe The Plumber thing doesn't turn into the movie Swing Vote (not that i saw it) He shouldn't represent the middle class.

One man or woman cannot change this train-wreck-of-a-government!

Wake up americans...neither McCain or Obama has any real power to make EFFECTIVE change in government. We have elected a ruling elite, so entrenched they only leave when the want to. The only way to get "the change we need" is to get rid of the do-nothings on capitol hill who collect large salaries and pensions along, with free health care, whether they do their job or not. It is nearly impossible to get rid of a standing member of congress. They write their own rules. TERM LIMITS hasn't been discussed once in this ridiculous, overdone, and wasteful campaign. Leadership to me is someone who can look in the camera and tell the citizens that BOTH parties were to blame here...pointing across the aisle to the other party does not solve problems...it only exacerbates them. Doesn't anyone else see this? If you take away the incentive to get re-elected, maybe these "representatives" would grow a nut sack and do the right thing for once and say to hell with party politics. Obama is one man. One man. There are 535 others who need to be replaced. NOW.

"Obama is more on top of things and more specific. He has a strong hold on what he believe in and a drive, and he has Americas best intrest at heart. Mccain on the other hand seems old and a bit confused he cant keep his head above the water with this GENERATION" the debate was funny to me mccain likes to slandder and it made him look like an uncertain and unprofessional snake" which reminded me of the 2 headed snake lol him and bush WEIRD AND FREAKY LOL" go OBAMA* cuz u ROCKZZ

What's up with Mcain's parseltounge affectation?

Ever read the Clockwork Orange? The writer played with language to make everything sound so clam when what was going on was so violent. It was an experiment just like what was going on in the book. It's so smart.....because that's what Obama reminds me of. He crafts his words and people follow like rats follow the piper out of town.

Every video created for Obama is so creative and wonderful but they use sound bites from his speeches and they use the same thing over and over again...either him quoting a founding father or talking about change and making things happen for the "American People", but nothing about how he'll do it or if it's even possible.

People want to hear that things can be done. They don't want to hear that it's not possible. They don't want to hear that things are far more dire than it is. They want to be lied to but in a way that makes them feel fluffy.

That's what Obama does.

You can reply by attacking McCain but since that's nothing new, considering this site, it won't be entertaining. I have never defended him or his ideas. I'm just pointing out that Obama isn't as nice a politician as he states nor is he as well informed as people think. I question the good speakers of this world because they always have the worst agendas. Always hiding something....and rarely are they doing something for the greater good.

Just like a flirt. Their intent is to butter up the person but get what they want from them without looking like a vile pig.

Joe the Plumber?? Lets get real .. Making 250K. Both My Wife and I have BS Degrees. I'm a Lab Scientist, she's a RN ...Have worked over 20years 10+ hours a day..NEVER have seen even close to 250k ...Hell I can even throw in my Mother in Laws wages(a VP @ a major Phila Hospital) and the 3 of us still cant come close to 250k.. Teachers,cops,firemen, most of America will not make that kinda money.Cry me a river Plumber . Making 250K a year great for You...but cut the rest of us a break!

Ralph Nader and Cynthia McKinney will be on Democracy Now to debate today.

I seen very little of you know what in this debate.

The bits I've seen, it looks like McCain just wants to explode at a very self-satisfied looking Obama. He's making criticisms through gritted teeth and a very false grin!

"Joe the Plumber" Now, we finally know what Joe-Six-Pack's profession is. Vote hope, Joe!

Why is Joe the Plumber interesting? Because he represents middle America and how Obama is going to ruin it. People need to just realize, poor, middle class Americans DON'T create jobs, the rich do. Taking money from them and giving it to the poor doesn't work, and NONE of Obama's miraculous plans will work if the rich stop buying things or spending their money. Mac was right to point this out, and I don't care how good of a speaker Obama is, the substance matters, not the delivery. If you put an inexperienced answerman in office you'll be reaping what you sew, and that's even more economic distress. Clinton raised taxes after saying he wouldn't too, Obama can't finance all his spending and he knows it. He'll get into office, raise taxes and blame Bush for it. Mark these words.

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MCcaine looks like he is pooping

stop whisthling mcain!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Obama wins again!

Mr. Government...that was pretty funny.

McNutty has moved the woman's health out of being protected under law. Rather than allow a woman to decide to abort, he would rather see her DIE!!! Winni

McCain McCain McCain is a sad old man. he's trying to cut down a tree with spoon......

McCain, you want to talk about people whom have that 'Gold Plated Cadillac Insurance' who can afford that kind of 'Health Care' and deeming it something to talk about...Please look at your wife, didn't know fifty-sixty somethings kept getting face-lifts to try to rejuvenate the youth that was never there to begin with. Let's not go there.

Why is McCain so angry. Stick to the subjects Mc and answer the questions

Reading this I’ve learned there are too many universities with socialist professors indoctrinating ignorant pot head morons like most voting for Obama

i bet joes plumber business is doing so good with mccain doing his comercials:)haha

How has the economy affected me? The bookstore I've worked in for 39 years will probably close after Christmas. I'm 58 with no other training except retail sales. Single dad w/ 2 kids!

I hate paying car insurance what makes you think I want to pay health insurance …I’m pretty sure Obama has never worked construction .Spread the wealth! How about the burden of working 12 hours . my money is worth more to me than your money is worth to you .

I hate paying car insurance what makes you think I want to pay health insurance …I’m pretty sure Obama has never worked construction .Spread the wealth! How about the burden of working 12 hours . my money is worth more to me than your money is worth to you .

mccain got a little TOO pissed off and angry!! CALM JOHN!

apologize, my ass, nobody ever said I'm sorry that I called your a nigger bitch. I am old school and I have been through it, don't judge my comment unless, you have walked in my shoes.

we see it, when it is not shown, we hear it when it is not spoken, we can reach out and touch it, when it seems to have gone away, and, we can smell it a mile away.

BORN BLACK IN AMERICA AND PROUD, you're ashamed of us

this was the funniest shit i have seen so far in a presidential debate.
One candidate, Obama, trying to talk about issues, and THE OTHER, STILL TALKING ABOUT BULLSHIT.

mccain referred to at least 4-5 dead presidents, hoover, reagan, fdr etc.., what century is this man living in. How can he affect any type of change when he is still living in the past.

I was a little surprised that senator Obama did not retort on some McCain's silliness, but, it is apparent the man has too much class.
when he say to me that he was not George W, I would said, I can't tell, you continue to vote along the same lines of his failed policies.

when mccain, asked about avery and acorn, I would have asked him about the Keating 5, the savings and loan scandal, phil graham and why he wan't to overturn rowe v wade.

when asked about acorn and possible voter fraud, i would have asked him who really won Florida, Bush or Gore, and what about those hanging chads

When asked about character, i would have asked him why he left his first wife for the first piece of ass that came along with money
There are several other things I would have asked him about. Primarily, why can't you just stay on task and answer the questions.

does anyone else feel the same way that i do,
did he say he had an economic strategy?
I hope america now see the warmonger and moose murderer for what they really are mooseshit.

one other note, when asked about their pick for vp,
Obama gave an intelligent answer and added (i hope america takes notes) god forbid if something should happen to me, Joe B is competent and capable of running this country.

Do you really think sarah is?

So I'm starting to think I should scratch the idea of being a doctor and become a plumber.

Can anyone who makes LESS than $250,000 a year PLEASE explain to me, in a respectful way, why they would cast a vote for McCain/Palin?

I HONESTLY want to know because McCain, Palin and their supporters TRULY intrigue me.

Tonight all I heard was McCain plagiarizing Senator Clintons mortgage rescue plan, "drill baby drill", grandpa stories about Joe Plummer aka Joe Six Pac and Bill Ayers/Acorn/unfounded character attacks.

I didn't hear anything original!

How is he going to reform healthcare? Those $5,000 tax credits? Have you stopped to think about how McCain taxing healthcare benefits for the first time in history will effect healthcare costs? You really think a middle-aged person with existing health issues can afford a policy with that pocket change McCain is proposing?

And what about education? Vouchers alone wont solve the problem. Vouchers are awarded to a set amount of students. What happens to all of the students who do not receive vouchers? The answer is not shipping select students off to better schools. The answer is comprehensive reform across the ENTIRE public school system! PERIOD!

As far as energy goes McCain has ridden the “drill baby drill” train long enough! By now it should be common knowledge that we do not have enough oil in this country alone to feed our needs. Furthermore if McCain is so concerned with drilling “here and now” why dont he and Governer Palin use their maverick finesse to influence oil companies to drill on the land they already have leased?

WHY IS NO ONE DISCUSSING THE LAND OIL COMPANIES ALREADY HAVE LEASED?!?!

This whole offshore drilling campaign is nothing more than a loosely constructed farce! A distraction to divert our attention from the real problem. The real problem is that our entire government, both Democrats and Republicans have FAILED us when it comes to energy policy! SERIOUSLY! We need to focus on green technology HERE! Create jobs HERE so I can purchase a car and products that read: MADE IN THE USA once again.

I’m with future President Obama!

I believe Obama stands on the side of the average American. I respect John McCain, I just don’t find him at all believable or authentic on issues that are important to me.

Sorry McCain Palin people! This was not the a** kicking McCain promised.

-Jaye ;-)

What happened to the whippin'?

Obama looked like a president.
McCain looked like a petulant child half the time, and a mean old man the other half.

Well I think Barack Obama did exactly what needed to do and he did it with dignity and self control even under the seemingly endless negativity, expecting an apology from Barack almost made me laugh and I can't believe he is still beating that horse named ayers & ACORN. He still looks arrogant and he kept interrupting Barack talking over him, even laughing while he spoke. Not to mention was it just me or did McCain during the last hour start to seem like he was more concerned with doing a gestapo style interrogation of Barack Obama?

Obama has spent MILLIONS on attack ads, more than any president candidate in history.

And I don't see the kindhearted Obama answers by Obama supporters.

Tisk.Tisk.

Obama wiped the floor witj mccains wifes whig.

Speaking of Whig, did anyone notice how much J Mc looked like a dollar bill reject? jesus christ, that guys so damn old his social sec no# is 5.

Wow...the trolls are out in force tonight. The McCain desperation is thick on this thread. I guess it's too be expected.

I wonder if McCain poppin pills like his wife and was making that tongue scene at the end of the debate...

Go McCain! You saved the best for last. Of course, being a strategic military man that's not surprising. Let's keep socialism out of America!!!!! Now if the mainstream media would just hold Obama accountable for his past "ties" we might get some truths in this election!!

If that the case then why are all the polls showing Obama having won this debate (as well as the other 2)? Even the Fox News focus group of uncommitted voters show Obama as the winner. Sorry, but the facts just aren't on your side.

Obama/Biden: 4
McCain/Palin: Zero

Go McCain! You saved the best for last. Of course, being a strategic military man that's not surprising. Let's keep socialism out of America!!!!! Now if the mainstream media would just hold Obama accountable for his past "ties" we might get some truths in this election!! I'm very concerned about a candidate who promotes Sharia in Africa and plans to disarm the US. Not to mention making our country socialist!

About time McCain took off the gloves. There are SO many unanswered questions about Obama- Where was he really Born? What is the real penalty if you don't agree with his healthacre policy? Who are his associates? Why won't he denounce unfair attacks against McCain? What is his REAL connection to Bill Ayers & Acorn?

McCain finally asked the important questions- and Obama had no real answers.

John McCain is the only safe choice.

GOD help us all if Obama is elected.

Still bitter.

I love how at the end Barack thanked us for letting him into our homes. No Barack, I didn't welcome you into my home, I was letting Bill and Hillary back in when you stuck your foot in the door like an out of work insurance salesman. Now your like the last guy left at the party that I can't get to leave my house at four in the morning. We're out of booze, here's your coat, go away now.