tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post5389288006602918259..comments2023-04-15T04:08:20.569-07:00Comments on THE FIRST AMENDMENT - NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT: HOW MANY HOUSES SENATOR MCCAIN OWNS & HOW IT WOULD AFFECT U.S. FOREIGN POLICY WITH ENEMY NATIONSDirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04794945973074374935noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-82299260385262823952008-08-24T16:56:00.000-07:002008-08-24T16:56:00.000-07:00Hi Dirk! For me, the issue isn't how rich either c...Hi Dirk! For me, the issue isn't how rich either candidate is. There has been full disclosure of their incomes (although Mrs. McCain's fortune wasn't included in Sen. McCain's), and yes, Sen. Obama is apparently a millionaire due to his book sales. But when it comes to running for public office, there is no such thing as "None of your business." <br><br>The issue to me is that Sen. McCain is trying to portray Sen. Obama as an "elitist," when Sen. Obama actually comes from humbler beginnings and isn't even close to the multi-millionaire status of the McCains. As Ken and I were talking today, he told me that he recently read that Joe Biden is solidly middle class--UPPER middle class, but not a millionaire.<br><br>And I really DO have to wonder how someone cannot know exactly how many homes they have. If you don't know how many you have, maybe that's one too many homes!<br><br>All my best,<br>Beth<br>http://journals.aol.com/luvrte66/nutwoodjunction/<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-52061171306547785242008-08-24T17:11:00.000-07:002008-08-24T17:11:00.000-07:00I sit here and attempt to figure out how my husban...I sit here and attempt to figure out how my husband and i will pay for a car repair to keep my 20 yr old car running so i can get to work this week....i sit and attempt to try not to worry myself sick because tomorrow a plumber is coming to fix a hot water issue that is haunting my entire household and this person charges $129 an hour.<br>SO...gee, well, the fact that it IS an issue that McCain can not even tell a person how MANY homes he owns. I do not feel it is a private matter..i believe if these men or women want my vote and will want to lead my country they are going to answer some questions and asking how many freaking HOUSES you own is not like asking the last time the person had sex. It IS a valid question. I do know that probably 100% of all politicians that McCain's level do not have a CLUE what it is like for the working class, AKA ME, to try to find enough money to pay my bills, my taxes, for gas, for food, for utilities and emergencies that come about. But i damn well hope they at LEAST can try to empathize if they are going to be the one making decisions for me and my family for the next 4 to 8 yrs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-24265538380166402672008-08-24T20:30:00.000-07:002008-08-24T20:30:00.000-07:00Great post, Dirk.Tom SchuckmanGreat post, Dirk.<br><br>Tom SchuckmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-78316464968376544692008-08-24T21:18:00.000-07:002008-08-24T21:18:00.000-07:00Oh DIrk, I agree! When I first heard the hoopla, ...Oh DIrk, I agree! When I first heard the hoopla, I'm like- who cares?!!! They're all rich, and personally I don't care that their all rich. I think it's great that they;re all rich! I'm not rich, and I begrudge no one for it! This is the land of opportunity~ some of us don't quite make it all the time, but still- it's not the point! The point is America is great and our congeress and other billionaires prove it with their wealth! It's how they handle it, what they do with it is what matters. I'll have to look into McCain's charitable contributions. I know for a FACT that Obama made over 400 000 last year, and gave about 1% to charity. I love the fact McCain has a bunch of houses- it shows that capitalism works! You wouldn't see so many "rich" people if commies are elected. Anyway I think I've said my point ;-) God Bless you Dirk! Have a wonderful week! CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-34631461375519314422008-08-26T14:20:00.001-07:002008-08-26T14:20:00.001-07:00McCain has said that he has indeed been poor for a...McCain has said that he has indeed been poor for a long time in his youth.<br>He doesn't like to complain though.<br>His father was an Admirla in the Navy and hey that's not big money.<br>He is a veteran and he does work for many veterans. His condos are the sort of timeshare dwellings.<br>Obama grew up in Hawaii; not really my idea of a sad place to grow up. His mom did support him and a single mom that is very admirable. He id have some sacrifices ot make and so id McCain. It is admirable that he made them and that he put himself through college. It is admirable that his wife did the same and that they ahve done community service.<br>natalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-14471839092678929162008-08-26T14:20:00.000-07:002008-08-26T14:20:00.000-07:00Admiralsheesh!natAdmiral<br>sheesh!<br>natAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-25737907477754219772008-08-27T16:06:00.000-07:002008-08-27T16:06:00.000-07:00Dirk: You might be interested the Church/Politics...Dirk: You might be interested the Church/Politics quiz just released by Christianity Today's Leadership Journal. <br><br>http://thatbaptistaintright.blogspot.com/2008/08/church-politics-quiz.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-31191335194537157772008-08-28T17:02:00.000-07:002008-08-28T17:02:00.000-07:00After some days of dealing with family problems I ...After some days of dealing with family problems I finally got to this entry and found it interesting and provocative I also watched the brief message from McCain on Youtube. I refer you to the entry I wrote this morning under the picture Walking on Water, which was talking in general about watching the democratic convention, etc, and I went into the abortion question with my doubts about both candidates. I am from Arizona and McCain has been here a long time. I am also uploading a video on the population explosion vs Pro Life Part 1 and 2. I will let you know when I embed them in my journal. I appreciate getting an e-mail on what you are addressing in your journal, as I think these entries will be of great interest as the campaign heats up. GerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-14281395038732138232008-08-30T15:52:00.000-07:002008-08-30T15:52:00.000-07:00I totally agree. A person's wealth should hav...I totally agree. A person's wealth should have very little if anything to do with how qualified they are for any position.<br>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-43848650584328323582008-09-01T12:10:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:10:00.000-07:00Does anyone really want a president that hasn'...Does anyone really want a president that hasn't been successful in running his own life and finances? People who tend to gravitate toward power and politics are also people who tend to strive to attain in any area they enter. Regardless of their class, their race or their party. - bArbara<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541746302550046670.post-12790085054127521202008-09-03T10:36:00.000-07:002008-09-03T10:36:00.000-07:00Great entry, personally it didn't bother me in...Great entry, personally it didn't bother me in the least he didn't know how many houses they owned. No big deal to me. Had he lied and said 4..or whatever, they would have jumped all over that too. It is a no win situation either way but surely shouldn't be a relevant issue.<br>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com