Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:12 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This should be a slam dunk. I will be slightly surprised if Obama doesn't win by more than 10-15 points. This is why the national media is not flooding this state with reporters like they did in Texas and Ohio. The national media is just waiting for Pennsylvania in 5-6 weeks and any personal attacks that occurs between the two in the meantime. At least for once Mississippi does have somewhat of voice in the primary season. Unless they change something, odds are that it will be the last time for a long time. So everyone go out there and make your voice heard regardless of who you vote for.

Posted by JustAnotherGirl (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I never saw a candidate like Barack Obama. He speaks truth. He is trustworthy. He has incredible leadership ability. His diplomatic skills are powerful and instinctive, there is no way Hillary or McCain can compete. This is the kind of President I want to see. Pro-gressive instead of re-gressive. Honorable and ethical for my kids. Obama's idea is to take government to a new direction. It's about focusing on cooperation and unity. Get rid of those old Democrats, all their "experience" was a waste of time! Let's face it, if you know how to build consensus, you don't need to fight. Obama - he's what great leaders are all about. President Obama is a LEGENDARY leader. Yes he is.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

J A G,

I want to ask you about your belief that Obama is ethical. I want to ask you if you are a Christian. If you are not, then ignore everything I say after this. If you are, then I want to know why you support someone who is pro-death and pro-gay civil unions which are both clearly against what God claims to be right in the Holy Bible. God states again and again that He knits people in the womb and is the creation of all that is living. Obama is pro-death (opposite of pro-life) which appalls me. I don't know if he is as bad as Hillary though. She opposed a ban on partial-birth abortion. If you don't know, partial-birth abortion is when a baby is partially born. It's head is accessible from the vaginal canal and the doctor makes an incision in the child's head and then they use a vacuum to collapse the skull. That's how I had it explained to me and I literally cried when I heard it. I nearly threw up. That's why I didn't support John Kerry because he voted against the same ban. Even if Obama is just a regular pro-death democrat, it is still taking away God's creation. The other issue is that Obama supports gay civil unions. This one is easy. God clearly states that homosexuality was not HIs intention when He created mankind and says its wrong in His holy Word. So any self-professing Christian out there can not vote for either of the Democrat candidates in the general election if you have the Holy Spirit abiding within you. God will not allow you.

Posted by sparky018 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

“He gets people excited and interested,” he said. HAHAHA, I laugh at this statement because the last Democrat we had in office ACTUALLY DID get people excited! No, like really! I dunno if it was on his desk or what, but he got them excited! What a joke! VOTE MCCAIN!!!!!

Posted by toosweet23 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

People say what you like, but I AM voting for Obama. Who are you to judge? "He who is without sin let him cast the first stone. Are you worthy of throwing that stone? God is and he will allow it to happen. OBAMA WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT. I HAVE THAT KIND OF FAITH AND SO IT SHALL BE DONE.

Posted by oldbeforemytime (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 5:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Question for Obama supporters. What specific changes have you heard Mr. Obama put out there in public? I understand the need for change and wouldn't mind some different ideas from Washington, but until you specifically lay out the changes you will make it's just empty rhetoric. I challenge you to come up with even ONE Specific Change, he has promised to make in Washington.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 5:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the McCain supporters, Do you find it odd no other POW has stepped forward to support him, do you find it odd other military groups do not endorse him? If not for the fact that he was shot down and captured his military career would shadow that of Bush. He has not commanded any troops and only saw 22 hours of combat total. Yes he was a POW for 5 and 1/2 years but not in solitary confinement as they try to make us believe. He has had special treatment his entire life.

Posted by sayitloud (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 7:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I admire McCain for what he as a POW went through regardless.....Vietnam was horrible for our guys over there and the thought of being a POW is mind blowing. Having said that, I am not voting for him instead I am going with Hillary...even though I think Obama gives great speeches what the hell has he done?

Posted by adamstanton (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 7:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

He is a newer slicker version of Jesse Jackson, and by the way where is Jesse and Al Sharpton and Louis Farakan and Joe Lowery and where are all these people well they are waiting in the wings, it is a front they all put up a front to get elected heck we have people that have never worked never paid one red cent in taxes never done anything responsible packing the election booth and we are supposed to celebrate that I for one think way too many peopole have lived way too long on the backs of others,, When the fate of the whole can be decided or influenced by the opion of the needy and those looking for a handout then you are in trouble and this country is in trouble.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 7:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This country is in trouble because of greed. The jobs went overseas because of greed. The deficit is so high because of greed. Gas is so high because of greed. Bring back the Hippies and get this country back on track.

Posted by Username (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The Ron Paul Revolution is just getting started.
As a republician i will NEVER support McCain. The Democrats will take this round,Clinton with her VP being Obama.
I never believed in the"vast right wing conspiracy" but the NEOCONS have proved me wrong.

Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 8:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Swapmeet, you speak alot of pre-death groups, would the current administration be considered a pro-death group? We launched a major war into Iraq in 2003 for very unclear reasons. It has killed over 100,000 soldier and civilians. What is your stance on this topic? True Christians do not support wars, so I find it odd so many "Christians" support Bush.

Posted by npc (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 8:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The hippies are what drove the cost up on everything. Putting regulations on absolutely everything. Haven't built a refinery in over 30 years. 30 years ago we averaged 1 car per household and now we are over two with more families. It doesn't take an econimist to figure this out. Hippies want allow us to build anymore power plants. Keep adding regulations and taxes to corporations and keep paying people $15.00 per hour to sweep the floor and you will soon have no industry. BRING BACK THE HIPPIES.

Posted by acheng (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 8:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Obama will never win because the American people have enough wisdom to vote for someone who has a proven record of working for the American people, and not for his selfish political ambitions. His hollow "hope" rhetoric will be easily blown away with Hillary's solutions for America. What ever happened to substance? It went out the window when Obama decided to run for President, relying upon one's base emotions to concoct poor souls to vote for spoken change. I thought Hillary was being generous with offering the VP spot to Obama; he will be the one begging her in the end!! Please vote for Hillary and send a clear, resounding message to the junior Illinois senator that their votes are more important than his desire to brainwash people with his xeroxed messages. Maybe he should star in Chicken Little, and leave the hard stuff to Hillary!!

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The lifestyle of the hippies didn't require more refineries being built. More than 1 household used the same car. If not for global climate change effecting the world we would have a better environment. A better environment means better air, water and food supply. A better life from healthier living means less medical costs. Just maybe the hippies did have it right. Recycle everything and waste nothing.

Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 8:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

When you go into the voting booth on November 7, 2008, I hope that you not be ignorant of the fact (s) of where our Government will be going if you do not vote for McCain! At this point in time, we have no choice! We are getting to many illegal aleins in here with no where to send them! Americans are just getting to soft-hearted! Wake up!

Posted by sandyman7 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Looking at the list of people on the ballot, I don't see anyone I'd really get excited about voting for...So I will go and vote AGAINST someone( Hillary and Obama)....And that may be a hard thing to do!!!!!

Posted by Jonathan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Isn't it obvious that since Mississippi allows Republicans to vote in the Democratic primaries (and McCain already has their nomination and they know he can't beat Hillary), that a lot of Republicans will cook the votes in favor of Obama?

That says a lot about Obama doesn't it? If they are that scared of Hillary in the general election, then maybe she is undefeatable.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

That makes 3 more new posters to add to the 8 last night, bringing us to a total of 11!
Obama also voted for partial birth abortion.
Christians do support war if they feel it is justified, which I do feel the war in Iraq was needed. No war is without the killing of innocent people, but until Christ comes again wars will continue no matter if we approve of them or not.

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The very latest Rasmussen poll has McCain tied with Clinton and Obama in general election matchups. So to say that Republicans will vote against one or the other is plain stupid. Neither is worth the vote.

As far as the moron stating that no POW is supporting McCain, here is a list so far.....jeez, it's called research.....

FORMER POWS SUPPORTING JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

The Honorable Everett Alvarez, Cdr. USN (Ret.)
Col. Mo Baker, USAF (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Ted Ballard, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Jim Bell, USN (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Jim Berger, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Jack Bomar, USAF (Ret.)
Major Gen. John L. Borling, USAF (Ret.)
Mr. Ernie Brace
Mr. Huby Buchanan
Col. Ron Byrne, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Bob Certain, USAFR (Ret.)
Cdr. Doug Clower, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Jerry Coffee, USN (Ret.)
Col. Quincy Collins, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Ken Coskey, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Mike Cronin, USN (Ret.)
Col. Bud Day, USAF (Ret.), Medal of Honor
Col. Dan Doughty, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Lee Ellis, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Jack Ensch, USN (Ret.)
Cdr. Bob Fant, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Jack Fellowes, USN (Ret.)
Col. Fred Flom, USAF (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Dave Ford, USAF (Ret.)
Cdr. Larry Friese, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral By Fuller, USN (Ret.)
Cdr. Ralph Gaither, USN (Ret.)
Cdr. Paul Galanti, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Collins Haines, USN (Ret.)
Cdr. Porter Halyburton, USN (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Tom Hanton, USAF (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Dave Hatcher, USAF (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Jay Hess, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Jim Hivner, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Dave Hoffman, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Chuck Jackson, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Jim Kasler, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Tom Klomann, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Rod Knutson, USN (Ret.)
Col. Hal Kushner, USA (Ret.)
Mr. Jim Lollar
Vice Admiral Ed Martin, USN (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Ski Maslowski, USA (Ret.)
Col. George McKnight, USAF (Ret.)
Major Gen. Ed Mechenbier, USAFR (Ret.)
Capt. Jim Mehl, USN (Ret.)
Mr. Lew Meyer
Vice Admiral Joe Mobley, USN (Ret.)
Col. Tom Moe, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Mel Moore, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Moon Mullen, USN (Ret.)
Maj. Spike Nasmyth, USAF (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Digger O'Dell, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Charlie Plumb, USNR (Ret.)
Lt.Col. Mel Pollack, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Ben Pollard, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Fred Purrington, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Brian Ratzlaff, USAF (Ret.)
Brigadier Gen. Jon Reynolds, USAF (Ret.)
C dr. Jack Rollins, USN (Ret.)
Maj. Wes Schierman, USAFR (Ret.)
Capt. Pete Schoeffel, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Bob Shumaker, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Ned Shuman, USN (Ret.)
Cdr. Larry Spencer, USN (Ret.)
Col. Bob Stirm, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Dick Stratton, USN (Ret.)
The Honorable Orson Swindle, Lt.Col. USMC (Ret.)
Col. Bunny Talley, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Dick Tangeman, USN (Ret.)
Capt. Nels Tanner, USN (Ret.)
Col. Leo Thorsness, USAF (Ret.), Medal of Honor
Cdr. Bill Tschudy, USN (Ret.)
Col. Terry Uyeyama, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Jack Van Loan, USAF (Ret.)
Maj. Dick Vaughan, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Wayne Waddell, USAF (Ret.)
Col. Bob Waggoner, USAF (Ret.)

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day in the neighborhood, would you be mine, could you be my neighbor....lol....

Dont go vote if you are going to vote out of ignorance please. We have way tooooooo many of those already voting. Be informed about the issues and candidates and what they are planning to do for ALL OF THE PEOPLE, not just a chosen few that they represent.

McCain For President.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hope-- any fool that needs a politician to give them hope actually needs to see either a preacher or a psychiatrist and maybe get a prescription of antidepressants. You will not find hope by listening to the lies of any politician

Change-- I guanantee you the only change Democrats will bring is more SOCIALISM, more entitlements, mandated insurance programs that will not work. All of this means HIGHER TAXES. Obama says he will cut taxes for the middle class, ask any accountant - middle class people only pay at the most 10% of their income in fed tax as it is now, that's fair the way I see it. Increase taxes for the rich? Well what are they doing for the poor? If you tax the rich more, you will DECREASE employment and HURT THE POOR. If you raise minimum wage you decrease employment even more. We have to have a fair tax system of some sort. Everyone should pay a fair share, but not take more from one segment and give FREE MONEY to others.

The Democrats do not understand basic supply and demand economics and insist on monkeying with our lives by instituting more government rules and increase the cost of doing business.

Be honest -- if you are voting for whomever will give you more you are voting to have your freedoms of choice TAKEN AWAY. Do you want government telling you how to live, telling you what doctor to see, what hospital to go to? Participating in government controlled healthcare will take away your freedom of choice.

Be a FREE AMERICAN and vote for protecting our country, by keeping illegal immigrants OUT, continuing the war against terrorism by STAYING IN IRAQ and keeping taxes down for everyone.

Obama says straight out he will take the troops out of Iraq which will lead to immediate destabilization of the entire Middle East region, sending prices of oil through the roof. Iran will invade Iraq and seiqe the Straits of Hormuze. If you think gasoline is high now, you should think it through what the effects of Obama foreign policy will do.

He also states he will immediate rescend ALL of Bush's tax cuts. Our economy will plummet as all companies, wealthy folks that give workers a job, anyone that is paying taxes, will have no choice but to CUT jobs, CUT their spending, and RAISE PRICES to offset MORE TAXES. Come on, he's just telling you what you want to hear and getting you hyped up,

Bottom line is - Democrat voters are greedy and are not thinking of our country , only what kickbacks they can get in tax refunds, welfare, and other entitlements. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Obama or Hillary? Is there a choice?

They are both the same! The only things I have heard from either of them are:

Hillary- Healthcare- and her policy doesn't make sense- she says FREE UNIVERSAL healthcare that is mandated for everyone to participate and PAY premiums. Does that sound free to you? You will pay by giving up freedom of choice and of course pay a premium you pack of idiots.
That's all I've heard her say really, because on Iraq she voted for it and has flip flopped several times on whether to withdraw the troops or not.

Obama- I heard him say he'd give $4000 for college tuition IF you joined the peace corps for whoknowshowlong.
I've heard him say cut taxes for the middle class. I've heard him talk about healthcare. And of course he will give us all HOPE and CHANGE. I need more than change I need some big dollars.(joke) Hope and can get from my prayers and I don't need him for hope.

It's hard to talk much about their policies because they have not told us anything in specifics other than the above, to my knowledge of what they will do.

So if you have FAITH in the UNKNOWN vote democrat. And you are a FOOL. At least have some self respect and find out more than empty promises.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Others have commented on the Democrat party platform of being FOR ABORTION and FOR GAY MARRIAGE.

I don't really have anything against homosexuals, but I don't think legal marriage should be changed to suit them. Marriage should remain a legal, faithful, and religious union of a man and a woman to include the contract of properties and inheritance that should not be tampered with.

Any decent person is against abortion, except in the case of incest, rape, or life threatening health situation, I think any reasonable person can understand and protect a woman in those cases.

Based on these ethical choices I know how I'll vote. If you don't have the moral backbone to do the right thing in the voting booth I feel sorry for you and worry for the future of our country with such unethical scoundrels as democrats having the right to a vote.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)

eagle1- thanks for the research on McCain support from other POWs

I had heard some lies about his imprisonment and am glad to see that cleared up

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

McCain cheated on his forst wife multiple times and married his current wife one month after his divorce. Now we find that he is still trying to score and with a lobbyist for God's sake. My brother was killed in Vietnam; another war that wasted thousands of lives. Now McCain in trying to justify Bush-Cheny by sucking up to them after they slimed him eight years ago. He has even hired Karl Rove. What a man.

Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Hello ya'll People listen when Obama speaks. They are trying really hard to find out what this change is that he is boasting about .Nobody really knows for sure . His stand on abortion alone is enough to have me not wanting to see him win. Do not vote for him,please. And Hillary, well, Hillary couldn't even do anything for our healthcare when she was Mrs. President . The way I see it is nobody wants to be in a war , but more than that , nobody in their right mind wants the fighting to be in our homeland . We knew from the get go this war in Iraq wasn't going to be quick . We can't wish it so . McCain is our choice .

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

All these last-minute antics and acts of desperation in the form of badgering comments are just too funny!!! When the dust clears this evening, we'll see who Mississippi chooses to lead our country . . . we'll see AND we will accept it! Any so-called American who does not support democracy by allowing people to voice their opinion thru their vote needs to be in the Middle East, Korea or some other place other than America. Go live among those who think like you do!!! Stop trying to force your will on everybody else who does not think like you do! Please remember that it's your kind of thinking and the people you elected (Republicans, mainly) who've gotten us in this horrible mess we are in now!

Step back . . . take a breath . . . and get a grip!!!!

And, when the dust clears, it will be another beautiful day in the neighborhood!!!!!!

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was wrong about the POW support he got 14%. 1 was a Marine USMC and 2 were Army USA. Guess I am just predjuice when it comes to ground forces.

Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

And another thing , These Democratic canidates are already costing Americans more money than should be neccessary with this race . They can't even agree with each other for the good of their party .

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Anybody that thinks that spending billions of dollars and the blood of our soldiers in Iraq is fighting a war on Al-Qiada is just blind to the facts. Iraq is dominated by Irans brand of Islam; 65% of the population. Bush-Cheny has delivered Iraq to Iran whether we pull out now or 20 years from now. It's a fact. So get over it Democrat haters. It's not about anything now but trying to cover up the Bush Cheny disaster.

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Karl Rove is a good man. Democrats hate him for good reason, he beats them. So they do to him what they did to another good man, Ken Starr, they smear his name. That's what Democrats do. Bill Clinton can't keep his hands to himself and some how Ken Starr is to blame. Same with President Bush, they smear his name and so far NOTHING has stuck. They whine, complain like little children about meaningless things while accomplishing NOTHING in Congress. And RANGEROVER, it's more than obvious the New York Times McCain lobbyist smear was a planned attack with NO PROOF. But hey, like I said, that's what Democrats do. When you can't beat them with ideas, you smear them. Just ask the long list of former Clinton employees/friends, the ones that aren't dead.

And so you know, Vietnam was a JFK war.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Congress has been run by the Republicans for the 12 years prior to winning it. Kinda hard to blame the Democrat congress for those years. I think Vietnam started before JFK. It got out of hand under LBJ another texas president.

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

It has been reported on Fox TV, the Republican network, in a documentary about McCain, that he married his current wife one month after he divorced his current wife. That's a fact. Karl Rove was lucky not to be indicted just last year. Good men. You make the call and vote for him if you want. But as a Sunday school teacher and a parent I want a candidate that is focused on issues and not on his next score.

Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:31 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh you Democrats, Be careful of what you want, you might get it . I remember an awful lot of Democrats voted for this war. They need to crawl from underneath their rocks and admit their responsibility in this war . Our brave soldiers are still finding mass graves in Iraq. Would you rather have them finding mass graves in our own country ? I think not. I'm glad Al Gore wasn't in the Presidental office during the Bush - Chaney years. It's a little harder to green up a war zone.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Our will is God's will!!!

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

By the way Vietnam war started in 1959 the President Eisenhower a Republician, just a little research, jeez

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't care if Iraq ever becomes anything more than what it is now. Being in Iraq keeps them from coming here? That's another worn out line that even the Republicans won't use in November because it's just wrong. Our troops can't stay in Iraq because of troop strength and Bush-Cheny-McCain knows that. The troops are coming home no matter who's elected and no Republican cover up can change that. Gung ho is of no use now.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)

((southernbelle)) I would rather our brave soldiers found their way home with their blood stilling running warm thru their veins but, unfortunately, that hasn't been the case.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:40 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish I could find the statistics showing how many Democrats have died in wars compared to the number of Republicians. That might explain why Democrats dislike wars and Rebublicians embrace them.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Excellent point ((beammeupscotty))!!! Excellent point and such a true statement!

Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish Iraq were the only country we have to worry about . I hope and pray you are right about not having a war on our soil, Mr.rangeover. And Mr. ijohnson , don't hide behind the Good Lords name. We don't know what God wants on something like this until its done . Peace and Goodwill is always a preference . I am a Christian and I believe in life at the moment of conception . I believe Thy shalt not kill . Don't forget to pray for our leaders and our soldiers . And I will pray for ya'll ,too.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Beammeup-- talk about something relevant please

Rangerover- so what if McCain had a divorce, and this last bit of character assasination has been proven FALSE and without any fact, even the lady in question denies the whole thing, please quite talking like an idiot

jjohnson-- no one is trying to force you to change your vote, just trying to get you to see the truth, and let you change your unethical and immoral attitudes on your own. Your candidate has you hoodwinked but you are so weak minded you cannot see past his oratory gibberish. Jjohnson, we all know where you're coming from - you will vote Obama ONLY BECAUSE HE"S BLACK- we all know your racist roots. You keep talking like there is some great mess we're in these days? Of what do you speak? You have not been killed by the terrorists yet, we all still have free choice for the most part, we haven't had another attack since 9-11. Bush has the terrorists on the run, Al Qaeda intercepted messages even admit this. I'm sure you claim we're in a recession,(have you forgotten how bad Clinton had fouled up the economy!!) but I don't think the economy is all that bad really. Any one that wants to work can find a job, even here in Natchez. You just want it all handed out to you on a silver platter, get over it and go to work. The country, such as the so called mortgage crisis, is just in an adjustment period. Supply and demand will always rule the economy, there are MORE homeowners than EVER now because of Bush economics. That's why there are also more foreclosures also. Anyway, real estate brokers have done it to themselves with jacking up real estate values, it's time that properties were devalued somewhat, it's just an adjustment cycle.

Like I said earlier- If the democrats get the Congress and the White House - (just consider how the National Democratic Comm has treated the voters of Wisconsin and Florida-- DENIED them their right to vote!!) we will have more and more socialism forced upon us.

Just be aware of the silver tongued devil that promises all that you want to hear, but can deliver none of them.

Posted by rushinghjr (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

(Eagle 1) Thanks for reporting in! Thanks for all your assists!

Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Freedom, I agree with you on alot, but not this one. Christians do not support war, and this war in Iraq was not justified. I know hind sight is 20/20, but I think everyone would agree that we would of been much better off not going into Iraq. People talk above about wasting tax payers $, how many trillions are we going to spend on Iraq war and rebuilding? Not to mention the American lives we are loosing for this war.

Posted by southernbelle (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I'll give this to Obama , he is a great orator. And has enough money people behind him to buy the best speech writers and enough votes. He is going to be in debt to a lot of influential people for the rest of his life . I hope he can repay his debts at his own expense and not ours. Just stating one of those facts,ya'll

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

krogers, they denied Michigan and Florida because they had decided what states they wanted to vote first and so forth. that is why Mississippi was one of the last on there list to vote. Both candidates have said, in a round about way, they never thought it would still be wide open when mississippi voted. What does that say for the whole party?

McCain For President!!!

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

People like Krogers (i thought that was a food store) make good sheep. Name calling was what the kids on my block did when they had nothing else worthy of saying. I guess you would prefer someone for president that can't communicate ( got one now ) without name calling, racial slurs and old worn out Rove lines. Oh, and character assasination by me or Democrats; Bush-Rove took care of most of that in South Carolina eight years ago. Fox just updated the list with an assist from the New York Times.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

They did not care about this state from the National Level. Not much money was spent here from day one by the party...

Reality Sux, huh?

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:25 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike- I guess you've never read about the Crusades in the Middle East in which the Christian again and again fought like hell to capture Jerusalem. We MUST take the fight to the terrorists and keep them on the run so as to take away the advantage of initiative. Offense is the best defense in war. You talk of the cost of the war. Have you thought about the cost of NOT having that war. What if we had suffered another tragic attack the likes of 9-11? Considering the economic impact of loosing the Twin Towers, we definitely had a huge economic setback then, it would have cost us much more to allow the terrorists to organize another major attack(s). The only gripe I have is that Iraq should be paying us in oil for our high cost of liberating that country and creating the battlefield for the war against terror there in Iraq, Afghanistan, and on into Pakistan and Iran if needed. We all know it is a matter of time before we will have to fight Iran to keep them from creating effective nuclear weapons, incinerating Israel, attacking Saudi Arabia and gaining control of most all of the world's oil. We must learn our lessons from the past - WWII- the Japanese and Hitler told the world their intentions and we did not listen. Iran and the terrorists have told us plain and simple what they want to do. They are masters of deception playing games with the United Nations and covertly supporting global terrorism. Please wake up and join the fight to protect our country, it is well worth every penny we can muster to spend on ATTACKING the terrorist wherever they hide anywhere in the world and NOT WAITING for them to emerge here on our streets blowing up our school kids, or blowing up masses of people at sports events, etc.

good point southernbelle - we really don't know what Obama's real ties are and how he will react when the pressure is on. That's one thing about McCain, he's been under pressure for a long time and has served the country with dignity.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Since all we ever do is go to war we will never know if there is a better alternative, say like peace.

Posted by Negotiator (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Barrack Obama is as eloquent as any person I have ever seen. He is easy look at, a joy to listen to and just downright entertaining.

He is also one of, if not the most liberal members of the Senate.

What a shame. He would have been a joy to watch.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I support the war and the soldiers, I just wish the Generals would be in total charge of Iraq, and not 1 politician. That was the biggest mistake made in Vietnam. It did not happen in Panama back in 1989 and look, it lasted about 2 months and you have never heard another word from anybody down there trying to hurt us.

Let the generals slap the Iraqi insurgents around like ragdolls and move out of the way. Our troops are the very best in the world and can tear insurgents to shreds if we will let them do the job RIGHT.

I want the war to be fought over there, and not here like the lunatics tried to do on September 11, 2001.

Kick there butts thoroughly and then we can bring our troops home. But not before we have complete control of the enemy. If we leave before we have complete and total surrender on their part, we will have to go back again. History has proven that.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Rangerover and Beammeup-- McCain doesn't namecall or mudsling

you guys are incapable of logical thinking

how dare you claim that more democrats have died in war than republicans- that is so off the wall and shameful

I dare say there are more Republican officers than democrats though, and I know for a fact that right now there are more republican soldiers than democrats because the only way a democrat would fight for anything is if he/she were drafted

you guys cannot talk issues- because your candidates have given you nothing to talk about- only a fool would vote for someone they know nothing about- Obama has been a Illinois Senator for 3 years and missed 40% of his votes, and when he did vote most of the time he didn't even have the guts to vote yea or nay, only to declare present, that's disgustingly cowardly and noncommital.
He has not passed any bills. NOT ONE. What makes you think he can get one passed as President when as a Senator he has not.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)

jjohnson - you pig, God loves me too and don't dare say that your will is God's will that is nothing but blasphemy, if anything you are God's servant same as me, if you think anything different then you are surely in the devil's grip and I pray for your deliverance.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Would you mind showing where I can check your stated fact.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Unlike some people I know I am going straight to hell so religion has no hold on me.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HOOYAH!!! Redusmfan!!!

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

krogers,
you are talking to some people now that have nothing better to do than to blame their lack of a life on a republican. Move on and let them sit back and do nothing for themselves and lets not waste our time on them anymore.

I am not , join me krogers...rise above the crowd.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

why do you think democrats don't want the military to vote? they tried like hell to block absentee military votes in Florida last election, too bad it didn't work!!!! Everybody knows the military votes Republican!! The democrats are the ones that keep diminishing the military and cutting our capabilities, cutting R&D and cutting acquisition of more bombers and hardware. Bush had to fight like hell to get the democrats to vote to support the troops, we all know that!!!

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

You are right Krogers, but you will never get those guys to understand that. They have some nerve-endings that are crossed and do not compute properly. A good nuerological analysis would prove a great asset for them, but alas, we the taxpayers would probably have to foot that bill also.

Rise above them and lets move on.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ok red, good thought, that will help me maintain my cool, I trust most Americans will vote RIGHT

beammeup- hell ain't half full yet so speed on brother, quit wasting time , the door is wide open for you

you know red- guys like that probably won't even vote anyway

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Beammeupscotty.... you make it easy to punch holes in your ridiculous statements. Historically, Kennedy is the president associated with getting us fully involved with Vietnam, that's fairly common knowledge. Vietnam began heading into chaos during Eisenhower's administration of which he sent in a handful of troops to train foreign troops, something that had to be done. Kennedy took it from there and eventually ordered in more than 16,000 troops. Here are two other of Kennedy's wonderful accomplishments, his failure at the Bay of Pigs and the building of the Berlin Wall. Thank God for Ronald Reagan.

Posted by dottie (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Krogers--Your comments are truly refreshing. Not only
are you well informed, you are also looking past the
end of your nose. You are a proud American and I salute you.

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kroger: it has been fun this morning. I just wanted to see if the republicans in ole miss was as stupid as they are here in Texas. Just had a little extra time since I had a life and now i just have a lot of money. Money that i use to support people like Barack Obama. By the way; have you ever even voted?

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know what ((Krogers)) you are a lunatic!!!! Plain and simple -- no way around it -- an all-out LUNATIC who will find yourself facing the consequences of your comments soon with no where to run!! Just keep talking, my friend. And, by the way, it is "i"johnson you blind, stupid idiot!

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

On another note to this story of which we are posting. The fact that Democrats still have Super delegates shows just how archaic their system is. It's 2008 Democrats. And I have to agree with Democrat and former woman vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro, Obama is where he is today BECAUSE he's black, not in spite of it. If he were white, he'd have been ejected months ago.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

If Obama were white, all of you naysayers and haters would be singing, "HAIL TO THE CHIEF"!!!!

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ijohnson, you have to admit, kroger has his facts down. Where are yours.
rangerover, your probably on welfare. I have never heard a rich person say he was rich!

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

eagle1: your name should be doodoo bird with all of the crap that comes out of your mouth. It's just going to send a stake through your heart when Barack is sworn in as the next president. Racist remarks like that just sends more people to our side. You and Krogers (please God, forgive him for using your name in vain) are a dying breed that just didn't get the vitamins you needed as a child.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((natchezbum1)), what facts do you need from me? As for (Krogers)) the only thing he has down is his racist views which get crazier by the moment. I believe he is really "losing it" and is about to blow a gasket today!!! Fear will do that to you, you know!

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Teach how was your visit yesterday...Didn't you go see obama?? Do tell us how that went...

Kroger some people do not like the truth.....you keep on telling it we will keep on reading and learning...

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's apparent you have a lot to learn, too!

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Check this out mccain fans.

http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmcc...

That's right! They like him less than they liked kerry.

Posted by rangerover (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

natchezbum1: I've never heard of anyone with a life calling themselves a bum. Granted, it must be disheartening to all of you republican sheep in Miss that a white 55 year old man has a good life. Sorry if you're jealous but you're the one that called me rich. I do like fine things; like frog hair shirts. It really should be a law that you must be branded on the ear to be a republican this year.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

There is a web site National Priorities Project that has a lot of facts about federal spending, revenue and cost. There you can find the amount of taxes spent for various things. I suggest you check it out

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((rangerover)) for some reason they thought you were Black. Being Black is the only reason they need to attack you. Your thoughts, ideas, comments or standing in life has no bearing on their hate for the Black race. Just say or suggest you're Black and you're fair game.

Just check out some of their posts. Everybody is entitled to their opinion BUT a Black person -- absolutely no consideration or respect. You will be called everything except a child of God if you voice any opinion that counters theirs. Total lunacy in 2008. And, they have the nerve to hide behind the Bible while they do it! They perpetrate a total fraud and hypocrisy.

Posted by beammeupscotty (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I suppose that when you get to the root cause of the difference between Democrat and Republician it comes down to what the tax dollars will be spent on. As a Democrat I feel they should be spent on education, health care, rebuilding infrastructure and taking care of the elderly that have worked all thier lives to make this country continue. Would one of you Republicians tell me what you think tax dollars should be spent on?

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

http://www.selectsmart.com/president/200...

Posted by unclered (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

swapmeet: Who cares what the Bible says? Our institutions of government are secular. They were founded that way and hopefully will stay that way. The Bible is as anti-life as any document out there. It legitimizes slavery, mass murder, mass rape, infanticide and a host of other atrocities in the name of God. The only government advocated in the Bible was a monarchy ruled by murderers, adulterers, perverts and liars. Thomas Paine, one of America's Founding Fathers, said that God's holy reputation must be defended against the slander of the Bible. (Read "The Age of Reason" by Thomas Paine)

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ijohnson, you've come off your meds again I see and started attacking everyone that disagrees with you. I have to say your statement of "our will is God's will" threw me for a real loop! I have always prayed "Thy will be done" not mine, not yours, but God's. Now if you think you are God you are in real trouble. Also I have stated several times, I know of several black politicians I would vote for without a problem - but NOT OBAMA. He is as full of Horse S... as my barn is today!

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

No offense taken unclered. As God told Samuel, "they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me from being king over them." I'm just saying that as a born-again biblicist, I just can't go against God's direct commands and support anyone who is pro-gay marriage and pro-death. As for the established monarchy you speak of in the Bible, God warned the people that if they desired Saul to be king over them instead of Himself, they would face many hardships, and as you said, it came to fruition. All the other things you spoke of was in the Old Testament. That proved that people could not live up to the Law. Jesus fulfilled the law in the New Testament and look at those people who walked with God: Peter, John, Paul, Stephen. They were full of love and compassion toward all. That's where I hope we all will get one day. Making Jesus Lord of our lives and living as He did. Not compromising what is right but loving with compassion while we stand for truth. I appreciate the dialogue, unclered. Hope you have a good rest of the day.

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ijohnson, barack hussin obomas' facts. great he can talk better than the average person. so what has he done?

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Here we go again!!!! For some reason, I knew this "new found love for ijohnson wouldn't last very long.

In regards to my comment of "Our will is God's will", I posted that as a piggy back off of ((toosweet23's)) comment:
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Posted by toosweet23 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

People say what you like, but I AM voting for Obama. Who are you to judge? "He who is without sin let him cast the first stone. Are you worthy of throwing that stone? God is and he will allow it to happen. OBAMA WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT. I HAVE THAT KIND OF FAITH AND SO IT SHALL BE DONE.
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But, I'm not surprised I'm getting attacked and not ((toosweet23)), even though we're saying practically the same thing!?!?!?!? I don't believe anyone challenged his/her statement. Now, I can take that as a compliment and believe you give more credence to my statements; what do you say??

((freedom42)) you say, "ijohnson, you've come off your meds again I see and started attacking everyone that disagrees with you." Well, well, well . . . there must be a WHOLE LOT of us on the same meds then, including you. If I'm the only one "attacking" everyone, what is ((Krogers)) and a few others doing?? Just asking!?!?!?!

Posted by sentas (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Since we're so off-topic already... If the Pentagon AND Fox News say it, maybe some of you will finally believe it?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,3367...

WASHINGTON — A forthcoming Pentagon study has found no operational link between Saddam Hussein and Usama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terrorist network.

McClatchy Newspapers reports that the study, expected to be released later this week, is based on an extensive review of more than 600,000 Iraqi documents that were seized after the U.S.-led war in Iraq in 2003.

Sponsored by the Pentagon, the report found no "direct operational link" between Saddam's government in Iraq and bin Laden's Al Qaeda terror ring before the U.S. invasion, an official told McClatchy.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One additional thing ((freedom42)), who you choose to vote for is your prerogative. Have you read any posts I've made that discredits or bashes to death any of the other candidates. Have you read any of my posts that's stuffing religion down anybody's throat???

However, you have done the exact opposite. The nerve of you to question my statement or my faith. God's will is my will. I feel that whatever happens, happens. Twist and turn it any way you want, I don't give a hoot! You are a master spin-artist. However, I feel God's will WILL be done. So, go preach the gospel to some of your fellow Republicans because it appears y'all are in serious need of understanding, not me.

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rangerover you need to take your meds. Your not making any sense. Hope you don't wander off today. and beach bums have a very relaxing life.
You have no life. you live in Texas and your busy writing in a MS newspaper

Posted by eagle1 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

rangerover..."racist remarks".....nice, a democrat predictably playing the "race" card. What else is new? Read my comment, I was quoting a Democrat. Call Geraldine Ferraro a racist if you must. Fact is, if Obama was white he would have never made it this far and you know it.
I don't dislike Obama. He just has ZERO experience for the top job in our government. Charisma doesn't equate to great leadership. I enjoy listening to Chris Rock, that doesn't mean I want him as my president.

Posted by yatsidog (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Each candidate has at least one good quality, or they
would not be where they are. By the same token each one has
a quality you probably won't agree with. Everyone has their preference. If we only had one candidate there would
be no choice. Lighten up, go to the polls, vote, and accept the majority rule.

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)

beam, republicans want to spend it on the same thing.
but you forgot that dems what to support every deadbeat in the country that is able to work but choses not to. And illegals in this country who have never paid a dime into the system.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((ijohnson)) You have jumped all over me for my religious beliefs.

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Everybody is entitled to their opinion BUT a Black person -- absolutely no consideration or respect. You will be called everything except a child of God if you voice any opinion that counters theirs. Total lunacy in 2008. And, they have the nerve to hide behind the Bible while they do it! They perpetrate a total fraud and hypocrisy

IJOHNSON'S QUOTE
That is right, all white people hate all black people, and all black people love white people.

ijohnson you are so onesided
but you are right about the bible. it should stay in the church

Posted by EnKiKur (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It's okay ijohnson, I still like you :) Politics just brings out the worst in people and poliiticians just love to play on this.

From my point of view, all this squabbling over the federal government is not necessary, we don't even need the federal government. It is redundant in the same way city and county government are redundant in Adams county. We would be much better off with fifty independent state governments and fifty independent state banks than we are with this megolithic federal beauracracy hanging over us all.

The Soviet Socialist Republic collapsed and several of the Soviet States that gained their independence are much better off now than before. Hopefully our federal government will also collapse and we can reap similar benefits. Baton Rouge and Jackson are a lot closer than Washington D.C. which puts them in easier reach of the pitchforks and bludgeons of the people when things go wrong.

Last year Belgium was left without a federal government due to some election problems and the country functioned just fine without a government in place.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

McCain on immigration issues: Increase the number of visas issued for agricultural workers. Relax restrictions barring legal immigrants from using social programs (e.g. public housing, food stamps).
Supports amnesty/permanent legalization for illegal aliens and temporary legalization for illegal aiens as guest-workers.

Obama on immigration issues: Supports amnesty/permanent legalization for illegal aliens and temporary legalization for illegal aiens as guestworkers. He would toughen penalties for employers who hire illegal immigrants and create a system to verify employment eligibility.

Clinton on immigration issues: Supports amnesty/permanent legalization for illegal aliens and temporary legalization for illegal aiens as guest-workers. Supports agricultural jobs program; opposes guest-worker program that can lower wages of American workers or exploit immigrants.

Now, ((natchezbum1)) who is supporting the illegals in this country and plans to give more of our hard-earned tax dollars to them?

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

never said i liked mccain ijohnson. there you go jumping to conclusions

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((natchezbum1)) You JUST posted this comment:

"beam, republicans want to spend it on the same thing.
but you forgot that dems what to support every deadbeat in the country that is able to work but choses not to. And illegals in this country who have never paid a dime into the system."

And I just posted some facts to further clarify your misleading statement. Now, there!!!

Posted by unclered (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)

swapmeet: Glad no offense was taken. Religion is a touchy subject around here. I'll have good day if you will.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Nobody on the national level has a good plan on how to get the illegals out of here.

The average citizen does not want them to have amnesty, they want them sent home forever. I want a wall across our border with Mexico that can be seen from outer space without a microscope. I want something that would make the Great Wall of China look like a beginners toy.

But, alas, they have eyes and see not, and have ears and hear not in Washington.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry, I had to leave all this and clean the barn. ijohnson, you were being so nice and polite and letting everybody agree to disagree - I knew it wouldn't last. And your statement was NOT God's will is my will, it WAS my will is God's will.
Hey notfrom - which religious beliefs might those be? The goddess or the golf? LOL

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

what facts ijohnson? The democratic congress is the one giving the country away. not the thoughts of one man running for pres.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((notfromnatchez)) Yeah, I can recall one or two instances when I may have "jumped all over you about Christianity, or the lack of. However, I never "beat you over the head" with the Bible or try to "force-feed you" with scripture. And, if I have committed any of these above-referenced acts upon you, you have my permission to "crucify me".

As a matter of fact, I am very accepting of folks of all faiths and beliefs. It's what is in your heart and how you treat your fellow man in the street, not how many scriptures you can quote or how you greet the person sitting next to you in the church pew.

As a matter of fact ((notfromnatchez)) I have far more respect for you than I do a lot of these holier-than-thou so-called Christians on this forum who have found it necessary to bash you to no end on many occasions.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I don't hate all black people, nor do I love all white people. I really like the lavender people! Where is buttercup these days?

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

right on red

Posted by tcauthen (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)

that is one of your better posts ijohnson. I found something we can agree on

Posted by Morticia (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow! I need hip boots just to get in the door in this room. As far as I can tell the current Republican President spends the majority of our hard-earned tax dollars on the war. How much more proof do you need?

Posted by EnKiKur (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have a good plan redusmfan, but it is not a national one. Let all the states decide whether they want immigrants or not. Some might need them. Get rid of ICE, and let the local sheriffs and the state militias enforce each state's preference. Why do we need a national policy? None of us live in more than one state.

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

((freedom42)), thanks for the compliment for I was just being me. However, you have my statement wrong, as usual. Here is what I said, word-for-word:
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Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Our will is God's will!!!
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If you're going to quote me, please get it right!! And stop kissing up to ((notfromnatchez)) so much because it really does make you look like a racist AND religious hypocrite!!!

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I like notfrom! He and I are friends, with different view points. That is something you know nothing about, because you cannot let anyone have a different view. As far as kissingup - what in the world are you talking about? That was a private joke between us. And just for the record, who is the "our" in our will?

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I'm speechless!!!!

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How does being tolerant of other people's beliefs make them hypocrites?

ijohnson--you have tried to shove religion down my throat and have throw the bible at me. So stop lying and making yourself come across as holier than though.

And another thing...you call Freedom a racist because of so called kissing up...does that mean you are calling me a racist?

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ha, ha! ((notfromnatchez))! I like you . . . you are so good at stirring it up!!!! But I'm not biting. Change your bait and keep casting and you may land a big one! I know you too well . . . shock-value is everything with you!!! *lol*

My vote goes to ((notfromnatchez)) for President!!!

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)

EnKiKur - you forget Louisiana voters - they can live in many different states! lol

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I can't run for Prez...I am not of age just yet. I will consider running next election.

I can name you as my campaign manager. You could help me with the Hypocrite and Religious Fanatic vote.

Posted by notfromnatchez (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh yeah...you can help with the racist vote too.

Posted by EnKiKur (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Yes, true, but that is because our legislators can't spend the same amount of time on defining residency as they can on fighting stronger ethics laws. We are the exception that proves the rule.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

OH MY - now who is kissing up to notfrom?!!!!

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thank you, thank you, Honorable one!!! Where do I sign up! Together, we can straighten this country out!!!!!

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oh ((freedom42)) stop being jealous. Isn't jealousy one of the cardinal sins? BTW, ((notfrom)) extended the invitation -- so eat your heart out!!!

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish we could have a state decision on immigration. Back in the 90's California decided to do away with benefits from the state for illegal immigrants. The Mighty 9 decided that they could not do that on a state level, that all those decisions had to come from on high. What the mighty 9 really meant is that they were going to decide the issue. Last I heard, they are still trying to decide because they must not have done anything about it since I saw some illegals in Wal-Mart just 2 days ago.

These are the same 9 that can not determine what the definition of pornography should be.They can define child porn, which I thank the Lord that they defined it, but they can not define porn beyond that.

I am talking about the supreme court of the USA.

Posted by drawpaintsing (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 4 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ya'll stop all of this fussing now. Hello all!

Posted by Hardcorps (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Illegals?
Who SAYS it can't be done?

PRESIDENTS HOOVER & EISENHOWER DEPORTED MILLIONS OF ILLEGALS!

Here is something that should be of great interest for you to pass around. I didn't know of this until it was pointed out to me. But, back during the Great Depression, President Herbert Hoover ordered the deportation of all illegal aliens in order to make jobs available to American citizens that desperately needed work.

And then again in 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower deported 1.3 million Mexican nationals! The program was called "Operation "Wetback" so that American WWII and Korean veterans had a better chance at jobs. It took 2 years, but they deported them!

Now, if they could deport the illegals back then, they can sure do it today!! If you have doubts about the veracity of this information, enter Operation Wetback into your favorite search engine and confirm it for yourself.

Reminder.. Don't forget to pay your taxes... 12 million illegal aliens are depending on you!

OK! Did anyone go to this site?

http://www.vietnamveteransagainstjohnmcc......

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

ijohnson, you are so funny! You make my day! The seven deadly sins (also known as cardinal sins) are:
gluttony, greed, lust, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride.
You keep accusing me of envy, but I don't know why. I would guess your deadly sins are wrath and pride. Just a guess from the tone and words of your posts. But I do show a little wrath sometimes too.
red, how did you know they are illegals? I have seen lots of Mexicans in the Wallyworld here lately, but it never crossed my mind they were illegals - I thought they were part of the construction crews here.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

HI drawpaintsings! How are you today? You know we have to fuss with each other sometimes. LOL

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 5:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey, ((drawpaintsing))!! I had to make a mad dash out to Wal-Mart -- trying to beat the evening crowd!!!

How have you been? Have you voted yet?

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

GO, MISSISSIPPI!!!!!!

Posted by Dazzle (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hats off to the best man/woman who should happen to come out on top in this election. If either Clinton or Obama wins, history will still be made. I am for the person who will make a change in the nasty america it has become under the direction of Republicans. Therefore, if a Democrat should happen to win, just try your best to make at least a little improvement on circumstances at hand, because it will take a miracle to straighten out the mess that has been created.

Posted by Krogers (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I know what's wrong with jjohnson - black history month is over so he doesn't have anything to brag about!!

and I'm quivering in fear having to face the consequences of my comments - NOT - I don't understand your threat, but I'm certainly not running. If you say I should be afraid of the democrats, well I have to agree with you there, not out of personal suffering, but for the damage to our country that might occur. That would tend to back up my belief that the democrats are BAD. But look out YOU will probably suffer more than me. It will be the working class that will ultimately suffer the most from an economy that will be devestated. Well I take that back, from all the time you have on your hands pestering people with your nonsense on this blog you obviously don't work. But I'm not worried too much, 4 years is all that the country will put up with more democratic foolishness, Republicans will soon have the Congress and the White House back. Then we'll straighten this country out and cut your welfare and put you back to work , then you'll be happy because you'll have something to be proud of - a decent bank account and a chance to earn a decent living.

rangerover - I thought you were confused, but I was wrong, you are totally stupid!! Who would wear a FROG HAIR shirt?Frogs don't even have hair, I've never heard anything so stupid in my life! Like an eaglefur coat, or a pair of deerscale boots, there is NO SUCH THING.

rangerover you better go check your back door , Mexicans are trying to smuggle some weed in for you, that's the only thing I can figure out about you. You talk so weird because you've got something going on with those Mexicans, I guess I would want a froghair shirt too if I was stoned enough. Explains how you got rich too.

Anyway- back on point - I have to give jjohnson credit he finally mentioned one issue and policy for that issue from each candidate. After all this dialogue, after all the issues I discussed, after all his BS, he finally got around to talking issues. Thing is he got it wrong. McCain like all Republicans wants to STOP the illegal immigration, that is the main issue concerning illegal immigation - anyone with any sense and respect for law and order in this country wants it STOPPED and NOW. How to deal with those illegals that are here is a little more complicated, I know I want them deported. The ones in jail need to be shipped out and dumped in the ocean and they can swim back to Mexico for all I care. But there are some here that could be good citizens I think. I know a lot of Mexicans in Houston that are good people and work hard. There are a lot of Mexicans doing work around Natchez, who knows if they are legal or not. As for Hillary and Obama, well according to jjohnson they don't care if the illegal immigration is stopped or not, just what to do with the ones we have already. hhmmm.............

Posted by notabigot (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Anyway, Adams County, with 100% reporting supported Obama 74% to Clinton's 24%.

Posted by mike8427 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Krogers, you asked me to wake and join the fight, I wear the uniform. Have you ever served in the military? I enlisted after 9/11

Second you referenced the crusades, I don't think it turned out to good for us the first time.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I want to ask any of you Democrats on this forum a question. It looks like 90% of blacks voted for Obama. 75% of whites voted for Clinton. Do you believe there is a polarization of race over this nomination, and if so, do you think this, along with Florida/Michigan and superdelegates, could cause a fracture that will lead to the DNC in Denver this summer?

PS I will probably pose this question on other articles tommorrow in case you see it again. I'm just real interested in this whole political process.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Mike 8427, you sound familiar to me, did we go to school together? I graduated South in 84.....what about you?

I was in the Army, but was EPTS'ed because I have occupational hearing Loss. I lost 70% in my left ear and 41% in my right ear. So, I did not qualify under those standards to be in the Army. I scored 96 on the ASVAB. I wanted to go in and do my duty to my country.

Anyways, have a good nights sleep.

Krogers, you are preaching to the choir here.

Swapmeet, you sound alright to me. Where have you been while Krogers and I have been getting bashed by a whole lot of democrats for anything we say positive about McCain? We need all the help we can get...lol...

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thnx red. I am an independent because I am a conservative who doesn't believe either party represents my beliefs. I will be voting for McCain although he's not very conservative on a lot of issues. He's more conservative to me than either of the democratic hopefuls. I almost decided not to vote in the general election so as to voice my displeasure with the republican party but I don't believe my conscious will allow me to do so.

Posted by krjjsu (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I had the opportunity to actually participate in the rally held at JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY. I stood in line from 2pm til 430pm, with thousands of individuals who represented old, young, black, white, yellow, brown, and red. Sen. Obama spoke on the issues that furthered my mind to him..Education...Teachers....War.....Healthcare..Gas Prices...Katrina...Job Security...These are the issues and YES he does have a plan to help THE AMERICAN PEOPLE not the RICH INDIVIDUALS OR THE ONE'S WHO THINK THEY ARE RICH. Lets stray away from the color issue and deal with the real issues.. As quoted indirectly by Rev. Lowery...We are in a time where the Brown are still around, the Black won't sit back, the Yellow will be mellow, and the White will be alright.. So can we all be alright and move for a Change...
Oh, also.....that was my mom who gave the enlightened comment from the article....Good job...Mrs. Rosa Johnson...

Posted by wiseguy (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I did my duty today and voted and regardless to what anyone thinks I voted against a female president. In a time where our country is in peril from a part off the earth that is so backward in their reasoning and females are no more than dogs its just not a good idea to risk having a female in charge. Its not that I dislike female gender and by the way I love dogs, very noble companions, just that every bit of advantage should be exercised.

Posted by redusmfan (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

well, krjjsu, what does he want to do to send the illegals home? I do not mean any amnesty, but send their butts home. Tell me Obama's plan please....I want to hear it.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Hey wiseguy, I have often thought that myself, but nobody else ever brought it up. That is one reason we are having so much trouble communicating with the Middle East people, we have female sec. of state. And while I think the world of Condeleeza Rice (Madeline whats her name was worthless), I think it is a mistake to expect them to listen to a woman. I have nothing against women either since I am one - lol. And I have 5 dogs so I love them too! Have a good night all.

Posted by Swapmeet (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 9:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

krjjsu,

I didn't mean to offend you. I'm an independent and have been really fascinated watching both sides nominating process. I just know that exit returns show that 90% of blacks voted for Obama and 75% of whites voted for Clinton which shows are overwhelmingly clear dividing line between races. I'm like you in the fact that it shouldn't be that way, but it is what it is. In exit polls, 40% of blacks said race was a factor with 25% of whites saying race was a factor. I wouldn't dare admit that even if it was true so think of how many people answered that question "no" when they really thought "yes". Even Juan Williams from National Public Radio who leans democrat said this Mississippi Primary was split by color. It's just sad to me that Mississippi voted so divisively on color.

Posted by freedom42 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

BTW Krogers -ijohnson is a woman. She will now proceed to tear your heart out for calling her a him. LOL
Keep on Keepin' On!

Posted by wiseguy (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 10:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

freedom42-In my simple logical mind sending C. Rice in on this mission is turning out exactly how Bush wanted it. Ive heard many speak of how dumb Bush is, so I pose this question, Who's more ignorant the leader or the blind followers.

Posted by krjjsu (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To redusmfan......log onto www.barakaobama.com to get the issues slated by him...I mentioned the things that affect me...If you want to know more about the issues that's of your concern...you do your own research...I don't argue the facts of things that's not affecting me...I'm concerned with the things that I MENTIONED.......

Posted by fire39212 (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

krjjsu that domain is for sale.......

Posted by krjjsu (anonymous) on March 11, 2008 at 11:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Swapmeet....you didn't offend me at all...Mississippi is still what we ALL know it is...Racially divided....I can't change the ignorance of that, but I did choose to seek the knowledge of a man who I FIRMLY believe is and will be the Individual to wake up and shake up AMERICA. The land of the free............. We were so inclined to see European Americans as the voice of all.....Now when we have an intelligent individual to arise, we find the negative to say.... when we really aren't saying anything of value...None of us know any of these candidates candidly...But we all have the right to speak vocally yet ethically about choice... I witnessed history....I was among 8500 ++ at my UNIVERSITY....I felt the energy of Sen. Obama...I heard truths...Yet the major things that affected me....The day that teachers will be able to teach students without teaching to a test...The day that I won't have to stress about how my financial aid will be covered without constant hikes in tuition...The day that I can drive 20 miles to work without worrying about paying 48.00 a week for gas.........Those are my concerns...May the best Man or WoMan win....Through the eyes of Jesus Christ...........Oh Obama won Mississippi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Together we stand through the Eyes of Hope for a Change..........

Posted by krjjsu (anonymous) on March 12, 2008 at midnight (Suggest removal)

fire39212.........I don't entertain ignorance....I'm not here to change the opinions of others...So why try....???? Again...research your own concerns...I did and that's why I stand firmly behind Baraka Obama..........Oh also I represent one of the 35,000 who also saw the vision for CHANGE here in Hinds County...www.clarionledger.com...........

Posted by ijohnson (anonymous) on March 12, 2008 at 12:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Spin it, spin it . . . spin it!!!!! When Blacks vote for Obama, it is called "divided on race" and "split by color". However, when Blacks overwhelming supported Bill Clinton, it was called "support among Black voters".

These racial distractions are getting tiresome. Voters of ALL races are voting for Obama because they believe that he is the best candidate for the Presidency. Personally, I think that it's a real slap in the face to his overwhelming white supporters in Wyoming, North Dakota, Utah, Alaska, Nebraska, Maine, Vermont and Iowa to imply that he is where he is because of the Black voters. I am a proud supporter of Senator Obama because I feel he is the best candidate on the ticket.

I think these labels are divisive and not indicative of what is truly driving the momentum behind his campaign. Yes, I'm very aware of the fact that the deep South still lives and there are those who would vote for the town drunk before they would cast a vote that would put a Black man in the White House. Thank God, Obama captures a sizeable number of intelligent, upwardly mobile voters who outnumber the narrow-minded few.

His presidency would be great for America -- maybe we can heal some of these racial divides with him at the helm. Heck, I can't think of a more qualified person who would be more qualified to do it being that he is bi-racial. He does not tout his Blackness nor his Whiteness. Nor does he inject race in his messages. I think he would be a positive force for change in America and the world.

Posted by Yeahuhuh (anonymous) on March 12, 2008 at 12:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Obama looks more white than black to me, unless you use that 1/32 rule.

Even his Harvard-taught wife is better educated than the Republican base in Mississippi. Unless you count that God-feerin', hatin' them Big Spender Democrats, God-is-on-our-side wisdom that so many of de white folks in this state think makes us so special and wise.

I'm white and I have been here a long time. I have the guts to say that 30 years ago this same sector of society that is Mississippi's GOP would be more sympathetic to the Klan than they are to today's Democratic Party.

If it wasn't for the feds coming down here and puttin their foot down maybe it would still be that way -- we still seem to be on the bottom of so many lists otherwise. Even the present governor's sucesses seem to depend on Big Government money coming from Washington.

I think the GOP rank and file in this state is pretty dumb to still be using their old rhetoric against Democrats but failed to notice that the GOP just spent us in the hole bigger than anyone in history. At least the DEMS are poorer liars.

George Bush made a fool of the Mississippi majority that voted him in, and pushed the GOP so far to the left out of revulsion that McCain is the most conservative thing the GOP could come up with.

Who is really dumb? Not Obama. Bush? Bush's supporters and folks that want more of the same from the next president?