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FLSTFI Dave · 06-19-2008, 03:37 PM

Not that it is any surprize.

Political Punch

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In a web video to supporters -- "the people who built this movement from the bottom up" -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, announced this morning that he will not enter into the public financing system, despite a previous pledge to do so.

"We've made the decision not to participate in the public financing system for the general election," Obama says in the video, blaming it on the need to combat Republicans, saying "we face opponents who’ve become masters at gaming this broken system. John McCain’s campaign and the Republican National Committee are fueled by contributions from Washington lobbyists and special interest PACs. And we’ve already seen that he’s not going to stop the smears and attacks from his allies running so-called 527 groups, who will spend millions and millions of dollars in unlimited donations."
In November 2007, Obama answered "Yes" to Common Cause when asked "If you are nominated for President in 2008 and your major opponents agree to forgo private funding in the general election campaign, will you participate in the presidential public financing system?"

McCain said he would forgo private funding....Has even chalenged Obama to do the Same after Obama won the nomination.

Sure looks like Obama, is the same old politician all the rest are....

Here is what Obama said earlier this year

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Obama wrote: "In February 2007, I proposed a novel way to preserve the strength of the public financing system in the 2008 election. My plan requires both major party candidates to agree on a fundraising truce, return excess money from donors, and stay within the public financing system for the general election.

Here is another news link to it...

Obama bypasses public money — 1st since Watergate - Yahoo! News

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WASHINGTON - Barack Obama is abandoning public financing for his presidential campaign, reversing his earlier stance in bold certainty he can raise millions more on his own as the first major-party candidate to bypass the tax-checkoff system that was hurried into place after the Watergate scandal.

McCain told reporters in Minnesota on Thursday, "We will take public financing."
As for his opponent, he said Obama "said he would stick to his word. He didn't."

Judge · 06-19-2008, 03:58 PM

it's not a surprise when obama breaks a promise, it's a surprise when he keeps one.

longtalltechsan · 06-19-2008, 05:37 PM

Just one of many things to come where he will not do what he says. We better get used to it.

XDConvert9mm · 06-19-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by longtalltechsan

Just one of many things to come where he will not do what he says. We better get used to it.

I'm more concerned that he will carry through on things he has said he would like to do....before becoming a candidate for the big office.

**AZXD** · 06-19-2008, 07:37 PM

<-Click it

Ok for state to restrict late-term partial birth abortion. (Apr 200

But might changing his mind on the issue.

We can find common ground between pro-choice and pro-life. (Apr 200

Until I change my mind and tell you how it will be

Undecided on whether life begins at conception. (Apr 200

Because I've already been caught in a lie and know this is a hot topic.

Teach teens about abstinence and also about contraception. (Apr 200

I don't want them to get pregnant on my watch

Supports Roe v. Wade. (Jul 199

But might change my mind after elected and oppose Roe v. Wade

Just imagine what he could do to the rest of his talking points

What was that crap about supporting a hunters rights ???

My signature says it all.

**AZXD** · 06-20-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Judge

it's not a surprise when obama breaks a promise, it's a surprise when he keeps one.

Good point, Judge!

Even the Liberal NY Times thinks he broke a promise.

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These days the outlet is the Internet, the tool that enabled Mr. Obama to break his promise that he would accept public funds.

XDConvert9mm · 06-20-2008, 07:37 PM

I loved his rationale about the broken system the the Republicans will be exploiting. Did it just get broken in the last year and a half since he said he would enter said system if McCain did?

He didn't promise, but did say it.

Judge · 06-21-2008, 05:22 AM

I gotta say this though, I don't think the Fed gov't has any business funding elections and I think McCain Feingold is of the debil....

So apart from Obama breaking his word, I support his action - BUT, BUT, I also realize he's not doing it out of principle (the more I see of him, the more I realize he has none) but of expediency - he thinks he can raise more money.... he would sell his soul and the nation to be President.

**Frenchy** · 06-21-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Judge

I gotta say this though, I don't think the Fed gov't has any business funding elections and I think McCain Feingold is of the debil....

So apart from Obama breaking his word, I support his action - BUT, BUT, I also realize he's not doing it out of principle (the more I see of him, the more I realize he has none) but of expediency - he thinks he can raise more money.... he would sell his soul and the nation to be President.

Right on the money!

**AZXD** · 06-21-2008, 08:20 AM

Darn

It's getting cold again.

I gotta agree!!!

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Originally Posted by Judge

I gotta say this though, I don't think the Fed gov't has any business funding elections and I think McCain Feingold is of the debil....

So apart from Obama breaking his word, I support his action - BUT, BUT, I also realize he's not doing it out of principle (the more I see of him, the more I realize he has none) but of expediency - he thinks he can raise more money.... he would sell his soul and the nation to be President.

06-19-2008, 07:37 PM	#5
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 14,421	<-Click it Ok for state to restrict late-term partial birth abortion. (Apr 200 But might changing his mind on the issue. We can find common ground between pro-choice and pro-life. (Apr 200 Until I change my mind and tell you how it will be Undecided on whether life begins at conception. (Apr 200 Because I've already been caught in a lie and know this is a hot topic. Teach teens about abstinence and also about contraception. (Apr 200 I don't want them to get pregnant on my watch Supports Roe v. Wade. (Jul 199 But might change my mind after elected and oppose Roe v. Wade Just imagine what he could do to the rest of his talking points What was that crap about supporting a hunters rights ??? My signature says it all. __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD SCOTUS judge appointments ... Will last much longer than Obama or McCain. Who do you want selecting people who have the ability to support or remove individual rights ?? AZXD Last edited by AZXD; 06-19-2008 at 10:09 PM.

06-20-2008, 07:37 PM	#7
XDConvert9mm XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Atlanta Suburbs Posts: 4,452	I loved his rationale about the broken system the the Republicans will be exploiting. Did it just get broken in the last year and a half since he said he would enter said system if McCain did? He didn't *promise*, but did say it. __________________ "There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. When there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws."

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06-19-2008, 03:58 PM	#2
Judge XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,814	it's not a surprise when obama breaks a promise, it's a surprise when he keeps one.

06-21-2008, 05:22 AM	#8
Judge XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,814	I gotta say this though, I don't think the Fed gov't has any business funding elections and I think McCain Feingold is of the debil.... So apart from Obama breaking his word, I support his action - BUT, BUT, I also realize he's not doing it out of principle (the more I see of him, the more I realize he has none) but of expediency - he thinks he can raise more money.... he would sell his soul and the nation to be President.