Obama can bodysurf, which in itself should resonate with our tribe. More importantly, he's asking Americans to do more than accept sound bites—he's asking us to think about our place in the world and our responsibilities in it. The next president will likely decide the Supreme Court that will be in place for a very long time. Should the balance of opinion slide even more toward corporate interests and expanded executive powers, we may come to live in a country we no longer recognize as the "land of the free."
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 1:34 PM — By james
McCain was bottom of his class in school. He gaffes all the time. His campaign team has several ex-energy execs. It really seems to be another Bush! Why allow bottom of the class even have a shot at Prez? Just because he was a POW? Obama was top of his class, has personally sacrificed to help his communities, and has already changed politics with his campaign. Vote Obama and tell your friends from other states to do so as well...
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 2:27 PM — By jeff
If elected, Obama will effectively DOUBLE our taxes - not just the wealthy. Do you really think the govt will spend your money more wisely than you will. Will our economy be better served with every American earning another 20% less then they are now? Do you think Obama is better prepared, more experienced to tackle our foreign policy - changing positions at whim based on what is politically popular at the time.
So Obama bodysurfs...who cares. I saw the video. He either burned someone, or ran into someone on every wave. Not my president.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 2:30 PM — By Jamie
Don't fall for the hippy BS. Obama is just a socialist that will pull us down morally and economically. What has he done to let us believe that he can run a country? Do we really want to be see the end of the U S as the feeder of the world and the backbone of the U N? Who will step up when we are in the same situation as the French with only the ability to help our self? China? Remember that Bush has not been great and that Clinton wasn't either. Then look into Obama's past and tell me why he will not be worse the both combined. Look at his ideas on the war, taxes, corporations, well fare, and the crazy people he calls close friends. We are only free if the people have the power. Social elitism has not worked in any other country at any time in history why are we so ready to try it now? Because he can bodysurf? I live on Kauai and I have met many bodysurfers that I would rather vote for.
Vote for the people not for a weaker Jimmy Carter.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 2:50 PM — By Greg
Obama has the flair and substance of the modern celebrity. That's it. He's an elitist who worries too much about what others think about him personally (big character flaw. His actions show that (Jerimiah Wright). He can use the words to influence and inspire, but does he have what it takes to make real decisions? What has he done that even remotely makes him qualified to handle the job that he has applied to? He walked in with a great smile & a blank resume and uttered the magic word "change" the only changes he's promising (so far)is higher taxes and handing the responsibility of our health care system to the government. BIG MISTAKE!!!
I'm not saying that McCain is much better of a choice but i believe that 4 years of Obama will inflict much more damage. The fact that he body surfs means absolutely nothing. It's sad that that fact alone will cause people to go out and cancel out more informed people's votes. There is more to our country and the world than it's coastlin
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 2:59 PM — By Scott
Obama can and will change things. All your going to get form Mccain in more of what were getting with Pres. Bush. We need someone with modern views and a sincere desire to make this country and the world a better place. Obama is the man who I believe is more likely to do that.
As surfers, the environment is one of our most important issues, correct? Mccain's disregard and ignorance of environmental issues is scary. Obama has several very smart plans in place to protect our environent.
Plus - Obama plans to get us out of this pointless war! Mccain cant and wont pull out troops.
Please listen to Obamas plan and give him achance if you are planningon voting for mccain.
Thank you!
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 3:06 PM — By john wayne
With any hiring decision, the first you look for is experience. Obama doesn't have the experience at this time.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 3:37 PM — By Vince
You took his stuff, you pound em.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 3:57 PM — By mark richardson
This isn't just "any hiring decision" it's the election of the President of the United States of America. Experience? Mc Cain has no experience being president either. You start being president as soon as you're sworn in. Who will make the better decisions, that is the question to ask. I believe Obama will, at least definitely in environmental issues.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 3:58 PM — By whamo
My best friend's an Army Colonel, reserves, and he says McCain is a nut case, warmonger. The Secretary of Defense came out with a view 180 degrees away from Bush last week -- the guy has sack. As for Obama, bodysurfs with style at Sandy's, probably the best bodysurfing spot in the world. I love that place.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 6:48 PM — By yo
Vote for Chuck Norris!
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 7:00 PM — By charlie
if you are voting for experience, look where experience got us now!
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 8:06 PM — By RP
McBush is turning 72 years old and has backed Bush every step of the way. He is no maverick as he claims but a puppet with a rich wife with issues that overlap from the last. He is part of the same club. He has his self-serving interest in mind just as Bush. How's that for experience? We need a breath of fresh air, someone that gets what we are going through. Obama will change the face of politics and the real reason for fighting a war. Our national school system is in shambles and were paying how much on this winless war? Give me nothing more than straight facts and what these candidates have stood for and I'll take Obama for the president of our country.
Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 8:09 PM — By miksurf
The Bush era Republicans have destroyed America's reputation with an illegal war that should never have happened, since Iraq never attacked the USA... And through this act they also destroyed our economy. The dollar is worth less than half of what it was before these idiots took power, making America a kind of Mexico in the eyes of European shoppers. Conversely, American surfers pay an arm and a leg to surf in Europe, and it also limits our spending power globally. Add in the fact that the Republicans have done ZERO to improve our schools, the environment, our roads, or our health care costs... Yet have supported the oil companies who have run up huge profits while making us poorer. So tell me, what kind of an idiot would vote for another crackpot fascist Republican warmonger like Mc"Cane"???? America is so much better that what the Republicans offered up, it makes me sick. I'm voting for Obama, and I look at this vote as a few steps forward... Instead of another thousand steps backwards.
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Posted Fri Aug22, 2008, 9:41 PM — By ya fagman
McCain sucks becasue hes old wealthy republican who will stay in the war and probably out of greed, and Obama sucks becasue he has some shitty ideas on our oil crisis, tax system and hes got a swag to him like hes hot shit. I dislike both candidates but Obama at least does want to try new things. Mckain basically want to keep things the same shitty Bush style way which has casued this depression were in right now.
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 12:21 AM — By Truth
I want to say that Bush and McCain do not and have never had the best interests of Americans in mind they have not and will not run our nation that way it should be run as outlined in our constitution. However, if you think Osama Bin Obama is the answer to the problems with our nation you are sorry mistaken. Obama will only drive our nation deeper into resession with higher taxes, out of control spending and his socialist agenda. Niether the republican or democrat party is going to come to our rescue. That is becuase, for the most part, our politican's loyalty is not with the USA. Our problem is with the globalist agenda and their plan to turn North America into another European Union The people behind these plan hate America and Americans. Call me what you will... just do the research for yourself. Google and find the document "Building a North American Community" and info on the Nafta Super Highway in Texas. Were all about to have a horrendously rude awakening...
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 2:47 AM — By Mikey Fresh
Anyone who surfs and doesn't vote for Obama over McBush, I mean McCain, I just don't know where to begin. Is there really anything to discuss? Will Americans ever get over their bulls#@* about wars and patriotism, will they ever see the non-stop river of bulls#*t coming out of Republicans mouths for what it is? Let me put it this way: what do we surfers love more than most anything:
A. The Ocean
B. Traveling
Let's see what party has done its best to ruin both the environment and our reputation as American's worldwide in the past 8 years? Hmm? Let's see, what party has been in power while oil companies enjoy record profits while ruining the environment and making it more difficult for the average joe to travel to surf destinations because of skyrocketing oil prices? Hmm?
Now let me ask you, which candidate do you think the people of the world want? Who is the only guy that we could possibly elect that has any chance of redeeming our reputations as Americans? Gee, maybe that guy who went
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 4:20 AM — By South African's for Obama
If I was American I'd vote for Obama.
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 4:33 AM — By jim
i'm not an american-but i'll be so, so dissapointed if mccain gets in-i really think your completely foolish if you vote for him after what bush has done to your country-it just seems like a no brainer to me-vote for obama and save yourselves and the rest of the world-pleeease!
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 4:57 AM — By generally irked
McCain doesn't even know how many houses he has, how can he relate to the average human voter? Is there anyone reading this who actaully plans to vote for McCain that can actually stand to look at that dumb, wrinkly, senile face for four years as a leader? Do you think him using that Prisoner of War frosted brain of his to run this country will turn out any better than Bush's 8 prolific years? Picture this; John McCain 72, a fragile, and slow witted man driving home the importance of homeland security when the state he is a senator of has nothing more than a barb wire fence seperating baja from the US at some spots. Anyone but McCain. Seriously. STOP GOVERNMENT HYPOCRISY. McCain will be just another republican Abuser of executive power that has mandated his own immunity from judiciary checks of power, the constitution, and due process. This must be stopped! Obama has a good head on his shoulders, and will lead within our own constitutional laws-vote to expand your freedoms and your rights- SHAKA fo
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 1:58 PM — By nailzz
as george washington said, the worst possible governing system is one based on 2 parties. That said, neither candidate matters, its the party that matters, and the current administration should demonstrate that. Therefore, we have no choice but to balance the near future with the opposite party, regardless of who's running. Candidates' personal beliefs during campaigns rarely mean anything during office, unless of course, you're from Texas and like killing people, which isn't to say that I'm against capital punishment, its just not a surprise that waging war came as an easy decision. (George W. Bush allowed for more executions during his term as governor than ever before in Texas)
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 2:53 PM — By Shane
Obama is nothing more then the front man of the Democrat party, he looks and speaks well, but in actuallity, has almost no experience. Hope is great, I hope they keep telling him what to say. In true democratic form decisions will not be made by him only the message relayed thru him. Get ready for your taxes to go up, your civil liberties taken away and a man to look to his left and right for answers instead of making his own decisions.
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 3:09 PM — By charles webster baer
only baer can save us now
AH YEAH
lets get it on
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 4:27 PM — By kanaka
ALL YOU MCCAIN LOVERS MUST BE BUSH LOVERS TOO
MCCAIN OPENLY SAID "I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE ECONOMY BUT EVERYTHING ABOUT NATIONAL SECURITY"
SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT GUY?????
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 6:02 PM — By Duc
I love all the neo-con Republicans predicting doom under Obama. REALITY CHECK: It's 8 years later now and we've been attacked by terrorists, gone to war in Irage for NO concievable reason, had more young soldiers killed in action than in the 9/11 attacks, have the largest budget deficit ever, are in a recession, have had a colapse of the housing market, have had our civil liberties and the constitution of the United States of America eroded by crap like the "Patriot" Act, we have burned bridges with nearly every country in the world and Obama is going to put this country in the toilet??? I've got news for you, the current administration flushed us down the shitter YEARS ago.
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 6:24 PM — By gregg
fuck politics. light up and chill out
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 8:13 PM — By charles webster baer
hey , if you lame ass kooks voted for me in 2004 we would not be in this mess .
AH YEAH
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 9:37 PM — By Jermiah Wright
GOD DAM AMERICA!!!
Posted Sat Aug23, 2008, 10:10 PM — By rick
To make an educated decision you should:
a: read and understand english.
b: KNOW history, not just spout off rumors.
c: read and understand the 'Constitution'.
Posted Sun Aug24, 2008, 1:47 AM — By Canadian now American
For a while even I was on the fence about who should be president. Normally I've always been pro democrat, but this time I thought that McCain could actually be ok.
Now, now way. Obama better win this one. And I think Biden is a great running mate.
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Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 12:49 AM — By stu
an either all democratic or republic congress and white house is not a good thing for our country.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 1:13 AM — By Burt
The US hasn't been attacked since we've been on the offensive against the radical islamic terrorists. Vote for Barack Hussein Obama and we'll be pulling back to a defensive posture. The US will most likely get hit again with Barrak Barack Hussein Obama. The liberalist state is exactly what the terrorist want and Barack Hussein Obama will give up for them.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 1:56 AM — By Curren
Obama has a half brother in Kenya living in poverty on $12 a year. With all the money he makes that tells me all I need to know about his character. Not to mention his judgement going to church with Rev Wright. Just another lying politician who will tax us to death.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 3:25 AM — By charles webster baer
G L O B A L . . . I N T E R N E T . . . G O V E R N M E N T . . . thats the trip , homies , AH YEAH . . .
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 11:13 AM — By jeff d.
some of you are just beyond stupid. like the "double your taxes" guy--read some policy dude: Obama's cutting taxes for those making under $150,000, and only raising them for those making over $250K.
You people spewing this crap are the type who put this country far from the top in every intellectual category on earth. the same people who think electing a grandfather who doesn't know that Iraq's border with Pakistan is actually IRAN is the best direction for the US to go!
Not voting for Obama is fine, it's voting for McCain that illustrates how idiotic Americans can be.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 11:29 AM — By JP
Comon' guys, McCain will totally capture Osama Bin Laden so you gotta vote for him because that is like, our #1 priority and stuff.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 11:35 AM — By Duc
Burt, The US hasn't been attacked since we have been on the offensive. You fool... there have been 4000+ dead US soldiers (who are also U.S. citizens) that have largely been killed by Jihadists... and not just from Iraq. Syria, Sudan, Saudia Arabia etc. etc. etc. We have turned what was a fringe group of terrorists into a mainstream industry. Iraq has turned into a terrorist mill. We are attacked on a daily basis. And when (read: "if") we are finished in Iraq expect them to bring the fight to our shores and bring the fight to us.
And on taxes? Please look up Obama's economic background. He is a University of Chicago alumn. Ever heard of Milton Freidman? Ever heard of free market? Those painting him as a spend happy, tax increasing liberal are beyond grossly missinformed, they are patently ignorant and partisan. DO YOU READING PEOPLE!!!! DON'T RELY ON PARTISAN LIES!!!!
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 12:08 PM — By Matt
Surfers should be concerned that McCain wants to increase offshore drilling and wreak havoc in the Arctic Wildlife National Refuge in the name of cheaper gas. Although, I guess this resonates well with jacked up truck, and massive motor-home driving Republicans who are either compensating weak cutbacks or tiny doads.
You're worried about increased taxes? How about worrying about the billions of dollars in taxes that were spent on a trumped up war to stuff the pockets of those in bed with the current Republican administration. After the last 8 years of outright robbery of this country, you mental midgets want more.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 2:33 PM — By Yates
If "experience" is the criterion for electing a president, then we should all be voting for Dick Cheney, who has the most extensive resume in Washington.
I'm voting for the smart young guy.
Posted Mon Aug25, 2008, 5:23 PM — By jimbo
The Republicans controlled the House, the Senate and the presidency. Pork-barrel spending went up 100 fold, cronyism ran rampant, the size of government went up, the deficit went up, secrecy went up, accountability went down, regard for individual liberties went down, people were hired into non-political positions based on political considerations, Attorney Generals were fired based on political considerations, scientific reports were suppressed, ignored, or altered if they didn't agree with policy, they tried to convert the middle-east to democracy by force, deregulation of industry has led to the housing crisis among other economic debacles, there has been a constant assault on environmental regulations, our jobs left for China... I could go on and on. This was a government of the rich, by the rich and for the rich. Why would any working person want four more years of that? The Republicans had their chance and blew it. They abandoned their principles in exchange for power.
Posted Tue Aug26, 2008, 6:04 AM — By Joe Occhilupo
Which candidate is doing nothing about illegal immigration? Obama
Which candidate is doing nothing about public education? John McCain
Both men are completely out of touch with the street.
Posted Tue Aug26, 2008, 9:41 AM — By JD
I don't know whats worse. All of the racist people spewing rumors about Obama because they were raised by trash, He's not going to double taxes, he's not Muslum, he is poor compared to McCain who came from a wealthy family and than divorced his wife to marry a wealthy woman. Or the people who are voting for Obama because they think he's cool and has a myspace page and body surfs.
God forbid we cut the shit and stay on message, decide who you want to run this country based on their policies. Who cares about flag pins and pow camps, We have wars and deficits to worry about.
Posted Tue Aug26, 2008, 7:06 PM — By Vince
...and don't dismiss Russia. Now they're accusing us of supplying Georgia with weapons along with the relief aids. How would you want to handle Russia, Mccain's way or Obama's way? Does Obama even have a way? (sigh) What the hell are we to do?
Posted Wed Aug27, 2008, 3:48 AM — By charles webster baer
LETS GET IT ON
Posted Wed Aug27, 2008, 5:59 AM — By Brian
Honestly, with all the backlash that Obama is receiving regarding his lack of experience brings to mind a question; since when did experience help a president bring our nation to the top financially, politically, internationally, and socially? I'm not saying that lack of experience is okay- by all means it's not, but with Obama and his policies (some I agree with, and some I disagree with), he's definitely the better candidate.
I'm not really fond of a candidate who tells the public to ask the knowledgeable people about economic conditions and solutions b/c he doesn't know anything! I'm appalled that some people still believe another Republican can improve things...look at who is supporting him and never forget the fact that 7 years spent in a POW camp in Hanoi can adversely affect your foreign policy skills.
Posted Wed Aug27, 2008, 11:38 AM — By cade
McCain...Obama...War....Peace. Let's look at this a little closer. What gives Obama the right to run for President? Oh, I would say thousands of lives that died in a little fight called the Civil War! What gives McCain the right? Maybe the Revolutionary War! For those of you who think that all war is senseless you should be stripped of all your rights and made to live under complete suppression. I am 100% sure you will fight your way out of it. If you think that we can ligislate and policy and talk our way out of inevitable attacks from extremist nations i.e Russia, Iran, and North Korea to name a few, then you need to open your ignorant eyes. Peace is the ultimate goal! I want it more than anything. But you show me a time in our history where peace was safe! Peace has always been under attack! That's why we fight. Understand, I am not pro-war...neither is McCain or Obama. I think that both are Pro-Peace...but I will vote for the candidate who is not afraid to fight for that peace!
Posted Sat Aug30, 2008, 10:37 PM — By charles webster baer
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Posted Thu Sep 4, 2008, 10:13 PM — By Lori
Ok, are you seriously putting Bush Lite and Clinton in the same category? How old are you? Who cares that Clinton was long-winded and annoying as hell. After he inherited the toilet bowl of an economy from G.H. Bush, he handed us the lowest unemployment rate in decades, .75/gallon gas, a massive tech boom, low interest mortgages that were sound and non-predatory, first time home buyer programs, some semblance of security...and you were probably crying to your mom b/c she forgot to buy you more fruit roll-ups. Have the Republicans said anything about turning around this disaster of an economy caused by the policies of Bush Lite and friends? Absolutely not. As usual, nothing of substance WHATSOEVER! Is this country seriously obsessed with practicing abstinence and outlawing civil unions? Is it possible that we should be focusing on providing basic health care, food and shelter for all Americans in order to improve this country from the bottom-up instead of the top-down? Go O-BA-MA.
Posted Fri Sep 5, 2008, 7:57 PM — By jeff
democracy is a pyramidical political structure. voting off the capstone does little to alter or alleviate anything. if you want to see real positive change start voting out democrats and republicans on the local, county, and state levels or continue to chase your tails into impending national oblivion.
Posted Sun Sep 7, 2008, 1:16 AM — By McDonald Ross
I have an advanced degree and self made and lifelong surfer. I took over anadministration building in college in 60's but have different views now. Oboma is too light no experience like some guy who paddlse out for the first time never really surfed it will be learning curve. Intellectual but no moral code, never done anything. Even if you love this guy it's higher taxes, higher gas prices, business will be cutting people. unemployment will go up economy suffer. Have you every known a very intelligent person that could not deal with the real world. Government is stupid and Oboma wants more of it, he thinks he and government will solve the problems, think post office. it will cost you more and get less this will not help the causes us surfers want. And hope we don't have another 9/11. T Roosevelt was the best, speak quietly and carry a big stick we need a few pit bulls to keep the bad guys at bay. Get Drunk and vote McCain he is more progressive believe it or not. Get government out of our live
Posted Sun Sep 7, 2008, 1:19 AM — By McDonald Ross
I have an advanced degree and self made and lifelong surfer. I took over anadministration building in college in 60's but have different views now. Oboma is too light no experience like some guy who paddlse out for the first time never really surfed it will be learning curve. Intellectual but no moral code, never done anything. Even if you love this guy it's higher taxes, higher gas prices, business will be cutting people. unemployment will go up economy suffer. Have you every known a very intelligent person that could not deal with the real world. Government is stupid and Oboma wants more of it, he thinks he and government will solve the problems, think post office. it will cost you more and get less this will not help the causes us surfers want. And hope we don't have another 9/11. T Roosevelt was the best, speak quietly and carry a big stick we need a few pit bulls to keep the bad guys at bay. Get Drunk and vote McCain he is more progressive believe it or not. Get government out of our live
Posted Sun Sep 7, 2008, 10:48 AM — By Steve Wimer
McCain pumpers talk about handling Georgia the right way. Do you mean like Bush? Bush was on vacation, at the Olympics, when Russia waltzed into Georgia, catching Bush with his pants down. What a fool Putin made of Bush/McCain! Bush's f*ed up war with Iraq made us too weak to deter Russia, and they knew it. So they took advantage of a stragetic blunder. Want more of the same? Vote McBush.
Posted Tue Sep 9, 2008, 4:04 PM — By Kimo
When the GOP controlled both houses and the presidency and Democrats had no say, the rich got richer and the poor got poorer. Second, why do some of you think that you can’t be intelligent and tough? Surely, knowing who to fight and when to fight is as important as being ready to fight. We tried a guy of average intelligence and shallow intellect and it has been a disaster for our economy and our authority in the world. Why should we trust McCain to be any better? He saw that being a maverick wasn’t getting him what he most desperately wanted (the Presidency) so he fell in line with the right and changed his position on issue after issue. Look no further than his choice for VP, an extreme right winger who has yet to do anything other than ridicule the other side. In fact, the whole McCain campaign has been mostly negative and devoid of positive solutions so far. I prefer a leader with the brains to make good decisions and get us out of the mess that a not so brainy President has gotten us into.
Posted Fri Sep12, 2008, 9:45 AM — By Elkins
To all you know it all kooks and tough guys who never left the high school prom; Better that you save your money for a rainy day than offer up a backyard opinion about world politics. Most of you don't have a clue how lucky you are to live in a country where you're allowed to speak up, where you have food to eat and a doctor to see when you get a little ear ache because you've been surfing by a polluted river mouth. Cast your vote and continue to work at the grass roots level. Why do you think the Surfrider Foundation is so successful? Keep it simple stupid. Better to make small stride forward than big steps backwards.
Posted Fri Sep12, 2008, 11:12 AM — By Bob Dobalina
It's the same. Exactly the same. Too bad (for us non-us-citizens) only americans can vote for the "king of the world". I'll go with Chavez instead...
Posted Fri Sep12, 2008, 1:01 PM — By McDonald Ross
If you are reading this you surf and so you have perspectives like no one else. Politics can be ugly and we all want the same result: peace, love, security, healthy planet, cheap gas, good health and good waves, who is going to take us there? The inspirational guy with that dream has never accomplished or managed anything and thinks the government will create all of that under his management? Tall order. The old guy knows that the government is the problem, and wants the people to provide it with the support of the government and the Gov. providing what we pay them to do, security, good roads and not to stop creation of better schools as it is a conflict with the teachers union.. We need a reasonable manager not just a good talker.
Posted Sat Sep13, 2008, 5:15 PM — By bruddah junior
he ain't even know what a plate lunch is brah!
Posted Mon Sep15, 2008, 2:23 PM — By andrew
don't vote for mcbush. we can't take 4 more years of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa20q2s2BRs
Posted Mon Sep15, 2008, 5:21 PM — By Mitch
what i don't get is how mccain tried to run like 5 times before and he was rejected, what makes him qualified this time?? nothing, he's gonna bring us down even more then bush did...Obama sucks too, but at least he'll be different though
Posted Tue Sep16, 2008, 12:35 AM — By The Bu
I cannot see how any true surfer or waterman could even think about voting for McCain. The main reason I'm voting for Obama is because 1)Offshore drilling. I know our energy policy sucks (which is strange especially since we had two oilman in office even after Bush criticized Clinton for not having one). But drilling in the ocean is not going to solve anything. It's not going to match the need for oil that we Americans use. Obama calls for oil companies to invest in finding alternative sources for oil. It's proven that there are other resources. Even T.Boone Pickens is promoting a plan like this. Why not McCain? 2)Obama is down to earth. He's one of us. Born and raised in Hawaii. When he vacationed in Hawaii last month some dumb a^s Republican said "Hawaii was not really part of America because to those in the mainland Hawaii is some exotic place." Are u kidding me? Those mofo's have done nothing but drove this country down the s^hole. Obama life story is kick a^s. H
Posted Tue Sep16, 2008, 12:31 PM — By McDonald Ross
OK.. he is from Hawaii and he will force oil companies to invest in alternative energy. He was a caste off loaner kid and latter did a lot of drugs and associated with the radicals from the left and sleazy politics of Chicago, and never did much else, that is a kick ass life story, Bu. You are right this is about the strongest argument to put this guy in charge of the most important and powerful country in the world that I have heard yet. The US already leads the world in alternative energy. Vote Obama because after he taxes the oil companies as promised the price of gas will go up a few bucks a gallon more and that will keep the The Bu in The Val.
Posted Tue Sep16, 2008, 4:47 PM — By Jason
Can't afford healthcare...the gov will cover it. Can't afford child care...the gov will cover it. Can't afford education...the gov will cover it. We're also going to cover the costs of a whole bunch of other programs all while cutting taxes for 95% of Americans...So who's going to pay for this utopia? The other five percent who have worked just as hard as everyone else! It's called income redistribution (read socialism/Marxism) and it has never worked. Oh, it's also not right!
Posted Wed Sep17, 2008, 7:55 PM — By Jim
Okay.Let's talk about income redistribution. Hedge fund and other managers have been making tens to hundreds of millions of dollars a year (some of them make more in a few DAYS than you'll make in your life) because banks lent money to people who they knew couldn't pay it back. Their companies tank and they whine to the feds who bail them out at TAXPAYER expense. They get to keep their millions while we all pay for it. Republicans never seem to mind when the government is distributing our tax money to corporations and their exorbitantly paid executives. Were you outraged when Halliburton got no-bid contracts? Did you complain when agribusinesses got government handouts? For all the paranoia about income redistribution, the only redistribution that has happened in the past decade or so is that the rich have gotten richer and the poor have gotten poorer. It would be so refreshing if people were to actually read and think through their opinions rather than just repeat what they heard on Fox news or
Posted Thu Sep18, 2008, 2:23 AM — By mcdonald Ross
it was the liberals that insisted that low income marginal credit folks need to get loans or it would be discriminatory (subprime). The mess we are in comes from greed and Greeenspan did not help and those older the 8 will know he was around though many administrations including Clinton. Yes wall street greed is a problem and all but curious the the the biggest crooks from Fanny and Freddie starting the free-fall support Obama with huge amounts of money to the Obama for pres. No one likes what is going on and Obama will blame it on Bush . Regulations wanted 2 years ago that could have helped prevent this meltdown and were voted down and rejected by the democratic congress. Sound-bits on the evil rich most of these are public companies a part of everyones 401k so these big evil corps are actually helping buy Johnny's college ... but not now. Greed is the problem and it happens in government and industry. So I will vote for someone that has demonstrated honesty and ethical behavior.
Posted Thu Sep18, 2008, 4:26 PM — By Jason
I don't recall saying that bailouts were right...that was your assumption. Do I agree with bailing our Fannie and Freddy? No. Do I agree with bailing out AIG? No. Can I understand why some found it important due to their far reaching impact to the overall economy? Sure. I hold personal responsibility quite high and the the problem the lenders got themselves into was due to loose risk assessment (required by government) and the majority of borowers buying more house than they could afford and gambling that the market would continue to go up. Their fault which shouldn't be paid for by anyone but themselves.
Crooks are crooks and they should be punished but playing Robin Hood puts one into that category. Let me decide how much of my money to give away and who to give it to. I'll do a better job than the government any day.
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 5:10 AM — By Jake
As an American living in Africa my perspective is bound by satellite TV & the internet. Obama...body surfing aside, HI prep school aside, dunking ability aside, top of class Harvard Law aside, Il state senate experience aside, US Senatorial experience aside...he's committed to seeing the US retain its rightful place as the best counrty in the world. Tax all those who's housholds make more than 250,000$ a year. Tax the flippin rich...they can take the hit. Its the 85% of the rest of us who are not wealthy and who do not have the capacity to ever be wealthy who need a break. We need cheap medicine. We need low cost insurance. We need fewer taxes. F the rich they never care about anyone but themselves. We are all capable of increasing our intelligence but unless you're already rich or are going to inherit millions, YOU ARE NOT GONG TO BE RICH BY VOTING FOR FISCAL WAR/OIL CONSERVATIVES. Its like saying Vegas was built on winners; it isn't/wasn't/will never be...same holds true for cons
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 1:38 PM — By Jason
Jake..."F the rich"...way to contribute to the conversation. Why do you demonize wealth? I say good for them, some got lucky but the vast majority have worked hard to get where they are. I would also bet that most give a far greater percentage of their income away than you or I. I see no reason why their prosperity should require them to support everyone else. The government should be giving us all more of the money we earn by lowering taxes for everyone. This helps us all and the economy at the same time. More income means more savings, spending or charity...your choice. Healthcare needs correcting, I think we can all agree on that, but nothing has ever run more efficiently by handing it off to the government. All you'll get is bloat, waits and told how much you can weigh...just ask Alabama. Nowhere in the Constitution does it guarantee you're "GONG TO BE RICH" and I for one wouldn't want to get rich or make a living based on the taxes of someone else. Call it self
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 1:40 PM — By Jason
pride.
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 5:49 PM — By Marla Lopez
Two words that strike more fear in me than that "sun baby" from the teletubbies: Sarah Palin. Are the Repubicans on crack?
Posted Fri Sep19, 2008, 10:06 PM — By CHARLES WEBSTER BAER
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Posted Mon Sep22, 2008, 7:21 PM — By John
It is all a plot, destroying our economy, so the illegal aliens will go back to Mexico.
Posted Tue Sep23, 2008, 12:52 AM — By The Bu
Ok. McDonald Ross, I know my last statement is not the best reason to justify voting for Obama. As a matter of fact it's really my last. I only had so little room to list all of my reasons. But his personality and his life story does play a pivotal role on my list. When I think about the main reason this country is in a sh&t hole is because the LIES OF THIS CURRENT ADMINISTRATION. Look at McSlim right now. His campaign is based on lies. His TV ads are based on lies. After 8 years of lies don't we deserve some truth and someone who we can trust. Obama will bring the respect and dignity back to the Oval Office. He will rebuild our alliance with other countries. By doing this we can finally bring our troops home by fighting terrorism as one world. Look at the American history. We have never won a war by ourselves. The American Revolution, WWI, WWII, etc... Terrorism is not only immune to America, it a reality throughout this world. And in order to fight it, we need all the resources we can
Posted Tue Sep23, 2008, 12:59 AM — By The Bu
Mcdonald Ross, I would like to point out that the foreclosure crisis is not only immune to the sub prime loans, it expands and will continue to expand to those middle to upper middle class American's. You know, the individuals that "follow the Jones." The are several white collar individuals that are losing their jobs left and right. And with this economy, many are finding a hard time to find a job.
Posted Tue Sep23, 2008, 11:44 PM — By mcdonald Ross
Wow i am getting popular, to Maria, your are fearful of Sara? you must be a Carabou. How can someone that has cleaned house and created jobs and a healthy state economy 5 kids and 85% approval in Alaska be feared? Yes Bu, on the loans but the 20% of bad loans are resulting in the 500,000,000 or so in bad debt. Its not good for any of us and yes will affect everyone. McCain actually did not agree with Bush on lots of important stuff. We survived 9/11 and a housing meltdown and a few wars. if you think we have been in a @#%& hole ..wait we may get 10-15 % unemployment if your hire the Dalibama. The main problem with O is has never done much, everyone he is close to seems to be now in jail or should be in jail. He is not frindly to business that creates jobs for good people. If you want socialism vote Obama. He has been on the champain trail the entire time he became a junior senator and does not vote on hard issues and when he does its the the most left of any one.
Posted Wed Sep24, 2008, 10:05 AM — By Robert
Am I the only one who thinks that it's funny that most of those in this discussion decrying Obama as a "socialist" also have poor grammar? Maybe they would have benefited from a little more government spending on public education...
Posted Wed Sep24, 2008, 1:04 PM — By MD Ross
I admit my late night rants should have been reviewed more carefully and appreciate your acknowledgment that public education is in trouble, I am living proof. Fortunately I am not running for president. But I also know many highly educated dysfunctional people and know Obama has a elite education. Unfortunately that is not the only requirement for this job and some would consider that fact another negative for him. It is very difficult to really know much about this guy because there is not much history with him. The information that has come out about this guy should make anyone wonder what we are really getting. He looks good and a great speaker if reading the speech and does have the most liberal record. His voting record defines him as the book end on the left. He has no record of working with others other then his campaign staff and he does have some very marginal associations. It's too bad the Democratic party could not have found someone that was more qualified for this job.
Posted Sat Sep27, 2008, 6:37 PM — By chris
obama really is different, and biden brings the wisdom of experience to the table. mccain really is just more of the same with a pretty face as a marketing tactic by his side. we are heading in a bad direction and if mccain is elected we'll keep on that path, and it will most certainly lead to our destruction.
Posted Sun Sep28, 2008, 5:11 PM — By RMM
The fact that even one person has voiced their support for John McCain on this comment board reveals how little surfers seem to grasp the damage that the republican agenda has and will inflict on our lifeblood. Trestles development? Republican leadership. Gaviota development? Republicans! North Shore of Oahu development? Republican developers? I'm from Orange County, CA, which in my lifetime has turned into a trough of conservatism, affluence at its worst. Scared of socialism are you? News flash people, we're a democracy. It's called "Checks and Balances." If you make under $250,000, you tax rate WILL NOT go up under Sen. Obama's plan. If you make over $250,000 you either A. need to surf more, and work less, OR B. have enough to pay extra. But, you know what? Keep it up, and vote for McCain. Let's build a fucking toll-road, hell, let's put a harbor in at Trestles too! Increase commerce! And let's put some condos in too! Then, we can all rot in our man-made cesspool... swi
Posted Mon Sep29, 2008, 4:31 AM — By chek ur spellin kidz
If you are so determined to make a case for Obama, please be sure to use correct grammar as well as correct spelling. Your arguments would be much more convincing.
plus, pleeze member that were probobly votin for the vice prezidents anywho....so which one of them do you like moore?? Biden's a goof and Palin's hott. End of story.
(That's my argument, which is just as convincing as everyone else's. I'm just another idiot surfer for the record.)
Posted Tue Sep30, 2008, 6:16 PM — By Jimbo
Yeah, but even idiot surfers get to vote and determine who runs the country so why not take it seriously? A couple of you are pretty good at repeating the talking points they hear on O'Reilly's show but I haven't heard an original idea yet. Obama is advocating returning the rich to the same tax rate they paid during the Clinton years. They didn't suffer and in fact they did very well. Worried about socialism? What we've had for the past 8 years is a Plutocracy - rule by the wealthy. Do you like that better? Obama is a self-made man. McCain grew up in a privileged household. Later, he dumped his wife and married a woman who is fabulously wealthy. Now he can't even remember how many houses he owns. Who are the elitists? How about guys like O'Reilly and Limbaugh who chomp on hundred dollar cigars and dine in three star restaurants. Go to your average country club and tell me if the members are more likely to be liberals or conservatives. Obama is just plain frickin' smart and tha
Posted Wed Oct 1, 2008, 12:27 AM — By doug fir
If you boil it down, the BOs wants the government to solve all the problems. JMs want it to get out of the way as it has created most of them. Surfers are independent, do you like the idea of more government control in your lives? JM does not believe the the government is more capable and wants to reign it in, they want freedom and free enterprise for all of us. The corporate tax rate is the highest in the world and Oboma wants it higher. That will eliminate jobs and BO is already forecasting a slower economy, yes if he is elected. We actually live in the most exciting time in our history for opportunity. Obama is a pessimist, MC is an optimist, BO is preaching change, change downward which we will get. Obama does not want energy independence as it will not force us to alternative energy with gas $ pain. So in the meantime transfer wealth to the lower class. Nice gesture but that will wipe out the middle class who actually wants to work to make there lives better and the world a better place
Posted Wed Oct 1, 2008, 1:15 AM — By The Bu
Oct 1, 2008, 12:27 AM — By doug fir
Obviously you don't know your history. Question. What was Bush preaching about during the 2000 election in regards to the economy? He talked down on it and how bad the markets where and how the Clinton administration didn't have a energy policy. Do you remember that? When gas was a dollar a gallon at that time. Two oil men in the office and six years of Republican dominance in the House and Senate, you would think gas would be cheaper right now. And please don't use off shore drilling as your excuse because his father was the one that signed the bill into effect. Also, let me point out that McSh*t said today himself that the economy was bad and it would not be fixed over night and that it would take years to fix. So, don't just point fingers at just Obama. It's reality. And last, the middle class has already been wiped out. And according to McD&ck, the middle class is anyone with a net worth of $5 million dollars. Dude your statement sucks. OBA
Posted Wed Oct 1, 2008, 2:12 AM — By doug fir
OK, you are right and in fact Obama has about as much sense as you do, but a bit more eloquent. The middle class is the strongest in our history at the moment and so you don't know what wiped out is..yet, did your 401K drop 7 % ? Check your history on the great depression in the 30'. But it could be coming because of idiots in Government and greed on Wall St. and including Bush . We had to give loans to everyone to be fair to everyone including those not qualified. So I will be paying for it, your unemployment check maybe affected also. JM had a bill in 2005 to stop it but the democratic congress stomped it. The biggest greedy guys are now the top guys working for BO and it stinks. Just wait if you vote Obama on energy, buy your solar car now. His tax on the greedy Oil companies will kick it up a few more bucks a gallon but the good news is less global warming as no one will go anywhere not even baja ...dude...
Posted Thu Oct 2, 2008, 7:10 PM — By Sky Rondenet
Obama is our only hope in my opinion for so many reasons. McCain is just another Bush. Creepy, old, stubborn and doesn't care about anything I care about.
Posted Sun Oct 5, 2008, 9:47 PM — By steve
Not partisan just realistic. Both parties are in shambles, just look at the economic crisis. People can yell and scream at Bush, lord knows he deserves it. However, it takes two to tango and democrats as well as republicans have droped the ball. I'm sick of buzz word like environment, economy, war in whereever. Fact is we got attacked on Sept. 11 by fundamentalists who are trying to attack us every day. yes every day. But we have self sacrifcing people throwing their ass on the line to stop things we will never know about and we sit around bitching about the snowy plover. We have real problems with honest to God bad guys and we've lost the sack to stand up to them, not just on the battle field but in the media, papers, and in everyday america. Fundamental Islam is what we are at war with and it is the biggest threat we have faced since Nazism. We have fought this ideology since the Barboury Pirates (when a president like jefferson had the nuts to fight them). Snap out of Utopia and join the real world
Posted Mon Oct 6, 2008, 3:52 PM — By smoke
If McCain was truly the patroit he claims to be, he would disavow / disown the scumbags who are runnig his campaign. Their only strategy is attack and distract by distorting the truth and lying outright. Here's a simple fact to check. Take whatever the McCain campaign accuses Obama of and apply it to them. That's where the truth will be found.
Obama grew up in Hawaii. He can body surf. He respects the environment. What more do we surfers need?
Posted Tue Oct 7, 2008, 2:43 PM — By douglas fir
I was going to quit this blog but smoke you got to me. Actually what they mention is true and it's hard to believe. This Bill Aryes guy has a picture of himself stomping an american flag taken a few years ago. Yea... he made a mistake bombing the pentagon in his youth, it got thrown out of court as they illegally wire tapped him but be admits it. After 9/11 said the US deserved it? This is the guy that help start Obama as a candidate and in fact gave him a job as President of a foundation to give away $ for educational projects for about 5 years at $50 million a year. Why has not O talked about that as one accomplishment? Three reasons... it was a $ disaster and all the $ went to left wing fringe groups & it shows his true friends. The big problem for me is Obamas hiding it. I want to know who I am voting for, too bad we could not have found anyone better than Obama. I want want you want but not at any price. The more you learn about this guy the worse it gets. Did you see him snake that guy bodysurf
Posted Tue Oct 7, 2008, 11:30 PM — By The Bu
To: doug fir
Dude screw you. First and foremost, since the beginning of this year, my 401k has dropped at an alarming 40%. Talk what you know. Second, the middle class is diminishing. Where the f have you been. That's the biggest problem with this economy. Everything is going up except people's paycheck. People are losing their job. We're in a war that we where lied to by the crazy Neocons that’s costing us billions of dollars a month. I would agree that the sub prime loans where a bad idea, but that was only the match that started the fire. Many people who could afford there homes are losing their homes now because they have no jobs. But one thing I would point out is how my generation will never experience what it means to have “job security.” And third, my full history on the Great Depression is not that good because I'm not as f^^king old as you or McCain. And bro, I pity you to think that I’ll will ever look to you for a helping hand. I'm secure in my finances.
Posted Tue Oct 7, 2008, 11:43 PM — By The Bu
To: doug fir
I would also like to point out that people like you are what's wrong with our energy policy. What's wrong with finding and improving on alternative ways to produce energy. Our consumption as a country is going up. DRILL DRILL DRILL is not going to work all the time. What happens when the last drop of oil is consumed? How we know that there's a lot of oil in the ocean? What about the future of your children and the air they breathe.
FYI: I drive a GS Hybrid. And there's nothing wrong with that.
Posted Wed Oct 8, 2008, 12:43 AM — By doug fir
What kind of drug/drugs are you on, you have a babbling filthy mouth with massive amounts of stupidity. I was not old enough for the depression. I am what's wrong with the energy policy?. Did you mommy buy you that car or maybe you got lucky and are an extra in B movies. Get mad at the people that caused your 401 meltdown. Barney Frank is one of them. Actually half of your car uses stuff that they got from drilling the other from electricity that make from oil energy. So if O gets in you will get your wish, we will all be the middle class but it will look more like the lower class and you will be paying a bit more from your secure finances
Posted Thu Oct 9, 2008, 12:37 PM — By douglas fir
The subprime was the reason not just the match as the popular media would want you to believe. The liberal "everyone deserves to own a home" mentality was the reason for the problem and AIG insured it. I had to save 20% to buy a house. On jobs, about 80% of the economy are created my small business like mine. If the current tax breaks expire, and capital gains increase for business, it's a tax increase for all of us including you and all small business also and I am not hiring you or your friends or anyone and you are not going to buy our products or service anymore because you don't have a job. I will be sending in less tax $ like all businesses and making it impossible to fund new BO programs.
Posted Fri Oct10, 2008, 4:38 AM — By Chris Robinson
I'm from New Zealand. What the world sees- Bush walked into office with a huge trade deficit left over from Clinton opening up trade with China. Two terms later the cash has been wasted on an ugly war and he's asking for a multi billion dollar economic bail out plan.The war in Iraq has left thousands of soldiers dead and almost 100 000 documented civilian deaths and seems to have no direction whatsoever.
I can hear Mr T loud and clear saying "I PITY THE FOOL THAT VOTES FOR ANOTHER REPUBLICAN!!"
Posted Fri Oct10, 2008, 9:18 PM — By Annie N
I believe it's very immature and absurd to vote for a president just because he bodysurfs. I myself am a surfer, but my eyes are open, you just need to be more informed and do some research about Obama and you will find out that he is a socialist (nothing new). I´m from a socialist country so I know what it´s like and I tell you, think before you make a decision. People say they want a change, but what kind of change?,from democracy to socialism?. Not a good idea.I'm not pro MCcain, but at least his identity is clear and straight, Obama refuses to show info about his past and he is friends with terrorists, just watch the news and read the newspaper.
Posted Sat Oct11, 2008, 5:31 AM — By This isn't an upward trend huh?
Global Warming is a fake. I'm an expert and I said so, therefore it is true. On that premise, let's abandon the environment for just one second. This may sound absurd, but surfing a pristine reef off the coast of pick-your-favorite-fijian-island will NOT be an issue if our overall economic crisis is not dealt with. And why not? Because none of us will have the funds to travel to Fiji, or Baja (as someone mentioned before), or to the gas station and back (a funny thought in itself). Therefore, realistically, who gives a f*ck if Obama can bodysurf?? Fantastic. I have a double jointed thumb; does that qualify me to lead the country? Let's hope not. (and spare me, because I know that you could essentially make that argument for JM as well....being a POW, as patriotic as that is, doesn't qualify him to be President. EXCEPT: Obama is the furthest thing from patriotic, and I feel like our president needs to have pride in our nation, and be willing to stick his neck out on the line for something he be
Posted Mon Oct13, 2008, 5:14 AM — By Popo
Politics is all BS anyway. They can each talk all they want. "I'm gonna do this for america...I'm not gonna do this"...yaddayaddayadda. Once elected they do whatever they want. You have to understand that the elected president, either McCain or Obama this time around, doesn't make any decisions himself. They have hundreds of "behind the scenes" people working for them who make decisions and then tell the president what to say. They're puppets! One thing that really scares me at this point is how quiet Reverand Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Oprah have been. It's like they've been told to shut the F--k up until Obama wins. They've been dying for a black president for decades, now it looks like they might get one, and they SHUT UP!? I don't buy it. Once elected those guys are gonna be all over his ass. Bet on it. I work with a black guy who's voting for McCain because he likes his views/ideas. His black friends are mad at him. They're voti
Posted Mon Oct13, 2008, 5:28 AM — By Popo
(continued)...They're voting for Obama just because he's black, not because of his political views. Forget the war in the Middle East. There's gonna be a war right here in Middle America...a race war. I'm glad I have a black uncle cause that exempts me from any racial attacks. Suckers!
Posted Mon Oct13, 2008, 2:28 PM — By Jason Coleman
The Nobama Bin Biden crew are liars and McCain is out of touch with most people.....So who do you trust more...
Posted Mon Oct13, 2008, 5:30 PM — By douglas fir
Obama is still a mystery but his very marginal associations are not and his resumé is suspect. We want someone that is a good manager and does not have to be good looking or young and only protect the country and keep it free. Obama will have more government that will solve all the problems? He will not encourage free enterprise and if fact punish the private sector. Go the post office and now go to a Fed-Ex office if you like the post office better, vote Obama. Anne has it right above, I wish we had some better choices but Obama is too much of a risk.
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