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Obama Mocks McCain’s War Injuries
Truth News ^ | 9/12/08 | unknown

Posted on 09/13/2008 7:00:59 AM PDT by Upstate NY Guy

Just when it seems the Democrats can't sink any lower, they manage to surprise you.. What the Obama ad fails to mention is that the reason McCain can't a computer is probably because his arms were broken when he was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967. His injuries were exacerbated when the communists refused him medical care and then tortured him repeatedly during the five and a half years McCain spent as POW in Hanoi. According to an article in the Boston Globe in the year 2000... McCain gets emotional at the mention of military families needing food stamps or veterans lacking health care. The outrage comes from inside: McCain's severe war injuries prevent him from combing his hair, typing on a keyboard You have to wonder, though, why the Obama campaign didn't do the very basic research to find out why McCain can't use a computer.

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KEYWORDS: 2008; ads; electionads; internet; keyboard; mccain; obama
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1 posted on 09/13/2008 7:00:59 AM PDT by Upstate NY Guy
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To: Upstate NY Guy

I know this is the 3rd or 4th post about this story but it seems too important to drop. Still little mention by the Drive By’s. I think they are hoping it will go away.


2 posted on 09/13/2008 7:04:57 AM PDT by Upstate NY Guy
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What do the Obamas’people know about disabilities? They tried to get a cripple man in a wheel chair to stand up.


3 posted on 09/13/2008 7:05:26 AM PDT by shiva
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To: Upstate NY Guy

KEEP IT UP Barry. Do me a favor mock him for skin cancer! The tough people who go through so much to try and survive an Horrible sickness.


4 posted on 09/13/2008 7:06:12 AM PDT by jakerobins
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To: Upstate NY Guy
They make fun of all people with disabilities. McCain, Trig Palin, “Stand up, Chuck.”
5 posted on 09/13/2008 7:07:35 AM PDT by mfish13
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Anybody know if the BO campaign has pulled the ad yet? I’m in CO and haven’t seen it. We usually see everything so I was wondering.

BO is probably hoping he can call a Mulligan on this on. It doesn’t seem to be McCain’s style to refer to his war injuries as excuses in any way so don’t wait for a campaign response on this one.

The “pig” issue got a campaign response because chivalry is part of McCain’s character and style.

If the issue is to get any traction and damage BO, it will have to be pushed from outside the campaign-sympathetic media, bloggers, veterans groups, etc.


6 posted on 09/13/2008 7:09:58 AM PDT by 5by5
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Now Scappleface has a video mocking Obama’s

http://jednet207.tripod.com/PoliticalLinks.html#youtube


7 posted on 09/13/2008 7:10:17 AM PDT by tsowellfan
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To: Upstate NY Guy
You have to wonder, though, why the Obama campaign didn't do the very basic research to find out why McCain can't use a computer.

Because they're stupid?

8 posted on 09/13/2008 7:13:11 AM PDT by FatherofFive (Islam is an EVIL like no other, and must be ERADICATED)
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Scappleface has a video

Ouch, that leaves a mark.

9 posted on 09/13/2008 7:16:41 AM PDT by T. P. Pole
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To: Upstate NY Guy
McCain's war injuries prevent him from using a computer? That is just a plain stupid argument. Even Stephen Hawking can use a computer.


10 posted on 09/13/2008 7:20:58 AM PDT by Diverdogz
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Just curious how was McCain able to salute on that new video just released. Thanks


11 posted on 09/13/2008 7:28:26 AM PDT by mel
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Stephen Hawking is dissabled and chooses to use a computer. That does not mean he experiences pain when he does so. McCain suffers real pain trying when trying to use the keyboard. Do your research.

Are you a troll?


12 posted on 09/13/2008 7:31:44 AM PDT by Upstate NY Guy
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Dr. Hawking has a one-of-a-kind, $200,000 computer with voder.


13 posted on 09/13/2008 7:32:34 AM PDT by pabianice
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Is that supposed to be funny?

McCain has said he can type, but it’s very slow and laborious with his arm injuries. He responds to e-mail by having his wife Cindy type for him.

Did you have a laugh a Bob Dole’s war injuries too?


14 posted on 09/13/2008 7:33:14 AM PDT by BigBobber
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Maybe the aging process has just made it harder and harder in conjunction with his injuries. The damage could have been degenerative.


15 posted on 09/13/2008 7:35:48 AM PDT by TrishaSC
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"McCain's war injuries prevent him from using a computer? That is just a plain stupid argument. Even Stephen Hawking can use a computer."

You are a real piece of excrement.
16 posted on 09/13/2008 7:37:27 AM PDT by jrooney (Obama's mentor says God Da*n America. That explains Obama's refusal to put his hand over his heart.)
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To: mel
Just curious how was McCain able to salute on that new video just released. Thanks

Injuries get worse with age. Haven't you heard of all the NFL players who can't walk now, or have other physical problems?

Your question is along the lines of "How can those football players be injured now, I saw them playing football on some old game film."

17 posted on 09/13/2008 7:37:32 AM PDT by BigBobber
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To: mel

“Just curious how was McCain able to salute on that new video just released”

Good question. Answer: with pain. McCain feels it is worth feeling a few seconds of pain to show respect to our troops.

Obama feels it is worth a few minutes of smirking pleasure to mock McCain and all disabled vets.


18 posted on 09/13/2008 7:44:34 AM PDT by Upstate NY Guy
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To: Diverdogz

You are just mean!


19 posted on 09/13/2008 8:00:02 AM PDT by GregoryFul
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To: Upstate NY Guy
Obama Mocks McCain’s War Injuries
McCain should challenge Obama supporter Max Cleland to a game of hop-scotch.

(okay, I admit, that's in bad taste)

20 posted on 09/13/2008 8:24:51 AM PDT by Condor51 (I have guns in my nightstand because a Cop won't fit)
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