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2. “You know, I think you may have noticed that Senator Obama’s supporters have been saying some pretty nasty things about Western Pennsylvania lately. And you know, I couldn’t agree with them more. I couldn’t disagree with you. I couldn’t agree with you more than the fact that Western Pennsylvania is the most patriotic, most god-loving, most, most patriotic part of America, and this is a great part of the country.” –Moon Township, Penn., Oct. 21, 2008

3. “There was an energy bill on the floor of the Senate loaded down with goodies, billions for the oil companies, and it was sponsored by Bush and Cheney. You know who voted for it? You might never know. That one.” –referring to Barack Obama during the second presidential debate, Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 7, 2008

4. “I have not had a chance to see it in writing, so I have to examine it.’” –on the Bush administration’s Wall Street bailout plan, which was a three-page document that McCain said he received the day before, interview with WKYC in Cleveland, Sept. 23, 2008

5. “Sure. Technically, I don’t know.” –asked if the U.S. is in a recession, “60 Minutes” interview, Sept. 21, 2008

6. “The chairman of the SEC serves at the appointment of the president and, in my view, has betrayed the public’s trust. If I were president today, I would fire him.” –apparently unaware of the fact that the SEC chairman, as a commissioner of an independent regulatory commission, cannot be removed by the president, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2008

7. “Honestly, I have to analyze our relationships, situations and priorities, but I can assure you that I will establish closer relationships with our friends, and I will stand up to those who want to harm the United States. … I have a clear record of working with leaders in the hemisphere that are friends with us and standing up to those who are not. And that’s judged on the basis of the importance of our relationship with Latin America and the entire region.” –after being asked if he would invite Spanish President Jose Rodriguez Louis Zapatero to the White House, casting an ally of the U.S. as a potential enemy while simultaneously confusing Spain for a Latin American country, interview with Radio Caracol Miami, Sept. 17, 2008

8. “I also know, if I might remind you, that she is commander of the Alaska National Guard. In fact, you may know that on Sept. 11 a large contingent of the Alaska Guard deployed to Iraq and her son happened to be one of them. So I think she understands our national security challenges.” –touting Sarah Palin’s foreign policy credentials by confusing the Alaska National Guard with the U.S. Army, where Palin’s son is currently serving, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sept. 17, 2008

9. “I understand the economy. I was chairman of the Commerce Committee that oversights every part of our economy.” –ignoring the fact that it is actually the Senate Banking Committee which is responsible for credit, financial services, and housing — the very areas currently in crisis, CNBC interview, Sept. 16, 2008

10. “Our economy, I think, is still — the fundamentals of our economy are strong.” –Jacksonville, Fla., Sept. 15, 2008

11. “[Sarah Palin] knows more about energy than probably anyone else in the United States of America. … And, uh, she also happens to represent, be governor of a state that’s right next to Russia.” –after being asked about Sarah Palin’s foreign policy experience, interview with WCSH-6, Portland, OR, Sept. 12, 2008

12. “I have had a strong and a long relationship on national security, I’ve been involved in every national crisis that this nation has faced since Beirut, I understand the issues, I understand and appreciate the enormity of the challenge we face from radical Islamic extremism. I am prepared. I am prepared. I need no on-the-job training. I wasn’t a mayor for a short period of time. I wasn’t a governor for a short period of time.” –explaining at an Oct. 2007 debate why Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney are not qualified to be president

13. “She’s a partner and a soul-mate.” –on his vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin, whom he had met only once before offering her the job, “FOX News Sunday” interview, Aug. 31, 2008

14. “I think — I’ll have my staff get to you. It’s condominiums where — I’ll have them get to you.” –after being asked how many houses he and his wife, Cindy, own, interview with Politico, Las Cruces, N.M., Aug. 20, 2008

15. “I was trying to hear through the wall.” –after Rev. Rick Warren asked if the “cone of silence” was comfortable during the forum he moderated at Saddleback Church. McCain was supposed to have been in a sound-proof room so that he couldn’t hear Warren’s questions or Obama’s answers, but McCain was in fact in his motorcade on the way to the forum during
the forum he moderated at Saddleback Church. McCain was supposed to have been in a sound-proof room so that he couldn’t hear Warren’s questions or Obama’s answers, but McCain was in fact in his motorcade on the way to the forum during Obama’s part of the live broadcast. (Lake Forest, California, Aug. 17, 2008)

16. “I think if you’re just talking about income, how about $5 million?” –after being asked by Rev. Rick Warren to define “rich,” Lake Forest, California, Aug. 16, 2008

17. “I was looking at the Sturgis schedule, and noticed that you had a beauty pageant, so I encouraged Cindy to compete. I told her [that] with a little luck, she could be the only woman to serve as both the First Lady and Miss Buffalo Chip.” –on the Miss Buffalo Chip Pageant, which features ******* (and occasionally bottomless) contestants, Sturgis, South Dakota, Aug. 4, 2008

18. “In the 21st century nations don’t invade other nations.” –on Russia’s military action against Georgia, Birmingham, Mich.,
19. “We have a lot of work to do. It’s a very hard struggle, particularly given the situation on the Iraq-Pakistan border.” –referring to a border that does not exist, ABC News interview, July 21, 2008

20. “I was concerned about a couple of steps that the Russian government took in the last several days. One was reducing the energy supplies to Czechoslovakia.” –referring to a country that no longer exists, Phoenix, Arizona, July 14, 2008

21. “Maybe that’s a way of killing them.” –responding to a report that $158 million in cigarettes have been shipped to Iran during Bush’s presidency despite restrictions on U.S. exports to that country, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 8, 2008

22. “We should be able to deliver bottled hot water to dehydrated babies.” –Kenner, Louisiana, June 3, 2008 (Watch video clip)

23. “Make it a hundred…That would be fine with me.” -to a questioner who asked if he supported President Bush’s vision for keeping U.S. troops in Iraq for 50 years

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24. “I’m glad to have his endorsement. I condemn remarks that are, in any way, viewed as anti-anything. And thanks for asking.” –after being asked by George Stephanopoulos about receiving the endorsement of Evangelical pastor Rev. John Hagee, who has made a number of controversial remarks, including calling Catholicism “The Great Whore” and blaming Hurricane Katrina on gays

25. “I will conduct a respectful debate. Now, it will be dispirited — it will be spirited — because there are stark differences. I am a proud conservative, liberal Republica– conservative Republican…Hello? Easy there.”

26. “F**k you! I know more about this than anyone else in the room.” –to Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), during a testy exchange about immigration legislation

27. “There are neighborhoods in Baghdad where you and I could walk through those neighborhoods today.” –prior to visiting a Baghdad market while being flanked by 22 soldiers, 10 armored Humvees, and two Apache attack helicopters

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28. “I had something picked out for you, too - a little IED (improvised explosive device) to put on your desk.” –to Jon Stewart

29. “No, I’m calling you a f*cking jerk.” –to fellow Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, when Grassley asked “Are you calling me stupid?”

30. “Don’t touch me. Do you know who I am? Do you know who you’re talking to?” –becoming enraged when a woman grabbed his arm during a game of craps[/link[ at a Puerto Rico casino in 2005

My favorites are 17 and 30, very presidential Yeah, I know it’s long, sorry everyone. I thought people who wanted to read them would appreciate all of them, so I just left them all! But seriously, read 17. ***?

By: Nia

Thanks!

By: Nancy

Saddle my coal black mount, sharpen my blade,
I’ll shout from the hilltop, “you’re vile and depraved”.
Egypt and great Babylon would exalt in your crimes,
but you’ll die in the web you spin, here in our times.

Vengence is mine, so sayeth the Lord,
but I’ll usurp heaven if you hide from the throne.
I’ll cross raging rivers, I’ll freeze in the night,
if you threaten my babies, be they black or if white.

Salvations’ a dream to you, in this I trust,
I prophisize this for you: Gods will is just.
Those that you’ve murdered will hear your last groan,
when hell’s dogs are loosed to gnaw on your bones.
it is no sin to be intolerant of hatred and cruelty. the righteous must be strong in defense of the weak.
uh, TD? is there anybody in there?

By: Ubi Caritas

What otter sort of movies places in the same time period are there that are somewhat new? (and possibly not so new)
I’ve also seen The Other Boleyn Girl, and have it on DVD
I have Season 1 of The Tudors on DVD, and watched Season 2 online

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When I’m filling out the paperwork, since the misdemeanor happened when I was around 18 years old (I’m 36 today), do I still need to list it? It asks to list the date/yr it occurred, as well as supporting documents. I don’t want to have to go to a courthouse and bring all this back up. If I DON’T fill that portion out - knowing that I was charged with the above misdemeanor - will I be legally able to get a CHL? I understand the FBI does a thorough background check - if they find out I was lying - not good.

By: tlc289