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Evangel70 -> Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/23/2008 9:08:35 PM)

McCain Adviser: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain in Election
June 23, 2008 4:05 PM

McCain adviser Charlie Black told Fortune Magazine that national security events help Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

"The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in December was an 'unfortunate event,' says Black. 'But his knowledge and ability to talk about it reemphasized that this is the guy who's ready to be Commander-in-Chief. And it helped us.' As would, Black concedes with startling candor after we raise the issue, another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. 'Certainly it would be a big advantage to him,' says Black."

Story here

Anyone still doubt that the republicans will stop at nothing to get their man elected? What saddens me, however, is the "christians" who see nothing wrong wrong with this type of behavior.



ta_mosquito -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/23/2008 9:11:21 PM)

How are they "stopping at nothing"? What "behavior" are you referring to? I think it's a well-known fact that the Repubs are "strong on terrorism" and if an attack were to happen, people would look to the hard-lined stance taken by Repubs to solve the problem.

Objectively, what's incorrect about it? Nothing in that statement says that anyone would attempt to stage a terrorist attack to get elected.



Jeff_from_Kentucky -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/23/2008 9:13:36 PM)

I'm probably one of the most conservative people on this board and the thought of another terrorist attack prior to the election frightens me because it would probably get Obama elected! As long as there are no more attacks, McCain can say "See, Bush's policies are working. No more attacks." However, if there is an attack, Obama can say "See, Bush's policies are not working because we had another attack."

I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.



Evangel70 -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/23/2008 9:22:17 PM)

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I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.


Ironically, I have believed that the REPUBLICANS would stage an attack right before the election just to get McCain elected. I can't say with any confidence that it still wouldn't happen.[8|]



Sophie11 -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/23/2008 10:14:10 PM)

Well I guess at this point if it does happen, we're all going to be seeing a lot more threads opened in the conspiracy theory folder! [;)]



rnershigh -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/24/2008 8:51:06 AM)

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ORIGINAL: Sophie11

Well I guess at this point if it does happen, we're all going to be seeing a lot more threads opened in the conspiracy theory folder! [;)]

LOL
Ain't that the truth![:D]
More serious note, I would not want to see another terrorist attack.
Who does?
DC is full of concrete barriers and security is increased whenever someone sneezes (okay, that's an exaggeration, but that's how it feels).

I think I read somewhere (don't quote me on this) that DC area has the most law enforcement personnel per 100,000 residents of any metropolitan city.
Actually, that wouldn't surprise me, we're swimming in police officers of every agency...FBI, Capitol Police, National Park Police, Secret Service, then every federal agency has its own security and police force...then not to mention all the local police.ack.



Jhud -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/24/2008 1:11:54 PM)

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Ironically, I have believed that the REPUBLICANS would stage an attack right before the election just to get McCain elected. I can't say with any confidence that it still wouldn't happen.


I have to admit, when I see something like this all I can think of is 'Nutcase'. I would think this if it was a Republican proposing such a notion about Democrats, or vice versa, because if this could happen without us knowing about it, then the elections, our government, and our nation are essentially be a sham, and we should be arguing for a revolution, not a new President.



WesP -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (6/24/2008 1:50:58 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Jhud

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Ironically, I have believed that the REPUBLICANS would stage an attack right before the election just to get McCain elected. I can't say with any confidence that it still wouldn't happen.


I have to admit, when I see something like this all I can think of is 'Nutcase'. I would think this if it was a Republican proposing such a notion about Democrats, or vice versa, because if this could happen without us knowing about it, then the elections, our government, and our nation are essentially be a sham, and we should be arguing for a revolution, not a new President.


How true that is! The sad thing is that these opinions can be routinely witnessed in aforementioned Conspiracy threads! [sm=aside.gif]



Longfingers1 -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/27/2008 7:07:57 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Evangel70

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I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.


Ironically, I have believed that the REPUBLICANS would stage an attack right before the election just to get McCain elected. I can't say with any confidence that it still wouldn't happen.[8|]


Who knows, I don't think an attack will haooen, but I think Osama will release a tape before the election, we have 8 days to go, so we'll see.



ManimalX -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/27/2008 7:50:39 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Longfingers1

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ORIGINAL: Evangel70

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I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.


Ironically, I have believed that the REPUBLICANS would stage an attack right before the election just to get McCain elected. I can't say with any confidence that it still wouldn't happen.[8|]


Who knows, I don't think an attack will haooen, but I think Osama will release a tape before the election, we have 8 days to go, so we'll see.


Yeah, I think you are right. It is weird that we haven't received Osama's official endorsement of Obama yet. [sm=usa.gif]



Peter_Gunn -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/27/2008 7:54:16 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ManimalX

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ORIGINAL: Longfingers1

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ORIGINAL: Evangel70

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I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.


Ironically, I have believed that the REPUBLICANS would stage an attack right before the election just to get McCain elected. I can't say with any confidence that it still wouldn't happen.[8|]


Who knows, I don't think an attack will haooen, but I think Osama will release a tape before the election, we have 8 days to go, so we'll see.


Yeah, I think you are right. It is weird that we haven't received Osama's official endorsement of Obama yet. [sm=usa.gif]


I think that's an interesting enough idea to start a new thread!



LivingParadox -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/27/2008 7:54:37 PM)

Hey Biden is predicting that an Obama administration will be tested. Why is that? Does this mean we have to have another 911 to prove we are serious?



Longfingers1 -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 11:08:56 AM)

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ORIGINAL: LivingParadox

Hey Biden is predicting that an Obama administration will be tested. Why is that? Does this mean we have to have another 911 to prove we are serious?



Joe Lieberman said the same of McCain... point is anyone who thinks rationally knows that yes, of course a new President is going to be tested, look at all the Presidents of modern history from John F. Kennedy all the way to George W. Bush.

Since there's already a thread dedicated to that, this is about what was said back in July (the OP):

[QUOTE] Evangel70:


McCain Adviser: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain in Election
June 23, 2008 4:05 PM

McCain adviser Charlie Black told Fortune Magazine that national security events help Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

"The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in December was an 'unfortunate event,' says Black. 'But his knowledge and ability to talk about it reemphasized that this is the guy who's ready to be Commander-in-Chief. And it helped us.' As would, Black concedes with startling candor after we raise the issue, another terrorist attack on U.S. soil. 'Certainly it would be a big advantage to him,' says Black."


Anyone still doubt that the republicans will stop at nothing to get their man elected? What saddens me, however, is the "christians" who see nothing wrong wrong with this type of behavior. [/QUOTE]

The lengths some would go, the campaign wanted a terrorist attack because it would help them be up in the polls?... way to put country first McCain/Palin... [8|]



ta_mosquito -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 11:14:01 AM)

LF - who said that the campaign WANTS a terrorist attack? I've not seen any evidence of such. The original post said that such an attack would be an advantage IF it happened, but nowhere did anyone state that they WANT such an attack.



Longfingers1 -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 1:42:27 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ta_mosquito

LF - who said that the campaign WANTS a terrorist attack? I've not seen any evidence of such. The original post said that such an attack would be an advantage IF it happened, but nowhere did anyone state that they WANT such an attack.



In the OP one of McCain's staffer said that one would be helpful to their campaign.



ta_mosquito -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 5:17:13 PM)

Acknowledging that one would be helpful to the campaign is a far cry from stating that you WANT an attack.



EStan -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 5:33:09 PM)

If I own a Subway sandwich franchise, it would be helpful to me if all the other sandwich shops in my area suddenly burned to the ground. Doesn't mean I want that to happen!



IMA_CHRISTIAN -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 5:52:51 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Jeff_from_Kentucky

I'm probably one of the most conservative people on this board and the thought of another terrorist attack prior to the election frightens me because it would probably get Obama elected! As long as there are no more attacks, McCain can say "See, Bush's policies are working. No more attacks." However, if there is an attack, Obama can say "See, Bush's policies are not working because we had another attack."

I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.



Jeff, today, you win my official ((((ROLLS EYES))))) award with this post!



EStan -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/28/2008 6:00:25 PM)

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ORIGINAL: IMA_CHRISTIAN

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ORIGINAL: Jeff_from_Kentucky

I'm probably one of the most conservative people on this board and the thought of another terrorist attack prior to the election frightens me because it would probably get Obama elected! As long as there are no more attacks, McCain can say "See, Bush's policies are working. No more attacks." However, if there is an attack, Obama can say "See, Bush's policies are not working because we had another attack."

I have long feared that the leftists in the Democratic Party would stage an attack just to get Obama elected.



Jeff, today, you win my official ((((ROLLS EYES))))) award with this post!


ahhhh, the coveted rolleyes award!



Longfingers1 -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/29/2008 1:30:35 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ta_mosquito

Acknowledging that one would be helpful to the campaign is a far cry from stating that you WANT an attack.


Is it?... because to even acknowledge that isn't any better that an attack would help your campaign, it seems selfish and ignorant to say it especially when lives will be at stake, but it's all good because it would be a boost to help McCain get more votes?... I can't agree with that.



Jhud -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/29/2008 1:32:59 PM)

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Is it?... because to even acknowledge that isn't any better that an attack would help your campaign, it seems selfish and ignorant to say it especially when lives will be at stake, but it's all good because it would be a boost to help McCain get more votes?... I can't agree with that.


Why would it be any different than saying that a bad economy helps Democrats? Are you familiar with the term 'making an observation'?

You are, as usual, making something out of nothing.



IMA_CHRISTIAN -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/29/2008 2:25:18 PM)

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ORIGINAL: EStan


Jeff, today, you win my official ((((ROLLS EYES))))) award with this post!


ahhhh, the coveted rolleyes award!


yes i do believe its time we have such a thing! im continually amused and bemused by the thigns i am reading here! and shocked and other such things... its about all i can say about some things.

Feel free to use the award as you see fit ! :)



ta_mosquito -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/29/2008 4:42:08 PM)

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ORIGINAL: EStan

If I own a Subway sandwich franchise, it would be helpful to me if all the other sandwich shops in my area suddenly burned to the ground. Doesn't mean I want that to happen!


Yep, similar scenario.



rlj -> RE: Terrorist Attack Would Help McCain (10/29/2008 5:21:28 PM)

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If I own a Subway sandwich franchise, it would be helpful to me if all the other sandwich shops in my area suddenly burned to the ground. Doesn't mean I want that to happen!


Mmmmm... Subway. :D



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