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Obama's Ads Haven't Been Truthful, Despite Honest Claims

Obama's Ads Haven't Been Truthful, Despite Honest Claims

by CitizenSugar 97


After ruthless finger-pointing at news reports of the verity of McCain's campaign ads, it appears Obama hasn't been as blameless as he might like us to think. The Illinois senator is showing he can play the truth-bending game, especially as the campaign flies toward the finish line. In the past two weeks, the Obama campaign has released five ads featuring less-than-factual statements about McCain.

Despite Obama saying, “I just have a different philosophy, I’m going to respond with the truth,” and, “I’m not going to start making up lies about John McCain," that philosophy crumbled in the following ads recently aired:

  • One commercial claims that Mr. McCain prevented federal financial support for stem cell research when, in fact, since 2001 he consistently broke with President Bush on this very topic. His running mate, Sarah Palin, however, supports President Bush.
  • Another ad highlights Mr. McCain’s vote against alternative energy incentives when the truth is he proposed a tax break that would cover both oil companies and those developing new power sources. Perhaps the most misleading has McCain’s immigration policies linked with those of radio personality Rush Limbaugh. In fact, Mr. Limbaugh is a fierce critic of Mr. McCain’s immigration stance and many other of his policies.

To see who's worried about this, read more.

The Democratic Party is concerned that misleading ads mean Obama is risking his carefully cultivated “change” motif. One longtime Democrat sees this as an inevitable reaction to McCain’s attacks. “All’s fair in love, war, and politics. Given the fact that the other side has come after him for quite some time, he has every right to fight back, and I think people understand that.”

The McCain camp is not pleased at all with Obama's ads. Tucker Bounds, spokesman for McCain, said: “It’s bad enough that Barack Obama fictionalizes his own record, but it is a disgrace that he lies about John McCain’s.” PolitiFact has just awarded Obama the “Pants On Fire” award and FactCheck.org has awarded him a "False!" Is Obama scooting through smelling like a rose when the stink is of a whole different variety?

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97 Comments

justanerd1975 justanerd1975
I don't see where you have but, I can tell when someone is not interested in a good debate ;)
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
lol ok then
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
lol ok then
True Song True Song
Because I have already, and you kind of seem like a lunatic.
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
Ok True, we are in agreement with that... by why won't you address the info. that I have posted about Obama?....
True Song True Song
>.since you seem to believe that McCain is pro-choice!(LOL!) MacCain is pro-life. Some people think he is pro-choice. Those people are misinformed.
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
I could go on over to your side of the fence and say that you would be one of those ill-informed and ,er...well, I won't go there...since you seem to believe that McCain is pro-choice!(LOL!)But I like my side of the fence just fine ;) I think you should research more than just Obama's upbringing, most of us know that he was raised a Muslim, as his father was, and as his mother supported and agreed upon, but you don't seem to know that he carried on with those ties long after reaching adulthood and independent status... he would say that he is not a Muslim anymore, and that he was attending a Christian church for many years. THAT was a Christian church??Is that really what you think of as a Christian church?? Then America has a lot to learn about what Christians stand for, because that is NOT it!....
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
I could go on over to your side of the fence and say that you would be one of those ill-informed and ,er...well, I won't go there...since you seem to believe that McCain is pro-choice!(LOL!)But I like my side of the fence just fine ;) I think you should research more than just Obama's upbringing, most of us know that he was raised a Muslim, as his father was, and as his mother supported and agreed upon, but you don't seem to know that he carried on with those ties long after reaching adulthood and independent status... he would say that he is not a Muslim anymore, and that he was attending a Christian church for many years. THAT was a Christian church??Is that really what you think of as a Christian church?? Then America has a lot to learn about what Christians stand for, because that is NOT it!....
True Song True Song
If people think McCain is pro-choice or they thing Obama is a Muslim, then yes, they are ill informed and idiotic.
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
jacrabbit, I just noticed your comment. You are so right about that!
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
song, surely you don't mean that the majority of us sugar's are 'generally idiotic'.... and have you looked into the church that Obama and his wife were members at for over 20 years?? The one that honored Lois Farrakhan (sp?) with an award??? And, did you notice just when he chose to break from that church? That's right, only when the American people caught wind of the general ideology there and balked about it! I have no problem answering anyone on here, True... I don't feel like I don't want to dignify their comments with a response... hence, why I answered your comment :)
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
song, surely you don't mean that the majority of us sugar's are 'generally idiotic'.... and have you looked into the church that Obama and his wife were members at for over 20 years?? The one that honored Lois Farrakhan (sp?) with an award??? And, did you notice just when he chose to break from that church? That's right, only when the American people caught wind of the general ideology there and balked about it! I have no problem answering anyone on here, True... I don't feel like I don't want to dignify their comments with a response... hence, why I answered your comment :)
thelorax thelorax
Thank you for posting this, Citizen. Lies on BOTH sides need to be brought to the public's attention. This race is just too important not to pay attention.
True Song True Song
nerd, I hate to even dignify that with a response but... I know McCain is prolife. Lots of other people don't. This is the generally idiotic public we're dealing with on election day. If Obama is as much of a Christian as you are the pope, then I'm afraid I owe you an apology for not giving you the proper respect due your position. How are you enjoying the papacy so far?
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
wow true song you have really got to look into those claims that your believeing....obama is a christian about as much as I am the pope. And McCain has been a prolife activist for over 20 years!haus.... ha ha! ;) You got the nail right on the head....Jillness(and others), I do believe that UnDave was trying to pull out a point... he wanted Jillness to articulate why she supports Obama *On This Thread* so he could see if she had any real reasons...correct me if I am wrong here though, undave :) caterpillar girl.... right on! ;)
justanerd1975 justanerd1975
wow true song you have really got to look into those claims that your believeing....obama is a christian about as much as I am the pope. And McCain has been a prolife activist for over 20 years! haus.... ha ha! ;) You got the nail right on the head.... Jillness(and others), I do believe that UnDave was trying to pull out a point... he wanted Jillness to articulate why she supports Obama *On This Thread* so he could see if she had any real reasons...correct me if I am wrong here though, undave :) caterpillar girl.... right on! ;)
CaterpillarGirl CaterpillarGirl
i love it, Obama lies but to his supporters it was only a "slight" lie while McCain is beating out pinnochio for most lies told..... A slight lie....is still a lie.
CaterpillarGirl CaterpillarGirl
i love it, Obama lies but to his supporters it was only a "slight" lie while McCain is beating out pinnochio for most lies told.....A slight lie....is still a lie.
jenintx jenintx
I haven't read all of the responses, but I've only seen one ad of McCain's that was factchecked by CNN that wasn't misleading in some form. Meaning every other McCain ad that CNN factchecked has at least been misleading. If there are only two of Obama's that are misleading, I'd say he's still doing much better than the maverick. Even after the debates, after Obama had clearly said he would only raise taxes on the top 5 percent of earners, McCain's adviser said in her interview (since they couldn't talk to Palin) that Obama would raise taxes on a "majority" of people (maybe even "vast majority"...i forget). They can't even get it right in reality. Either way, this is why I don't pay attention to campaign ads. I get all my info from the biased, liberal media :)
jenintx jenintx
I haven't read all of the responses, but I've only seen one ad of McCain's that was factchecked by CNN that wasn't misleading in some form. Meaning every other McCain ad that CNN factchecked has at least been misleading. If there are only two of Obama's that are misleading, I'd say he's still doing much better than the maverick. Even after the debates, after Obama had clearly said he would only raise taxes on the top 5 percent of earners, McCain's adviser said in her interview (since they couldn't talk to Palin) that Obama would raise taxes on a "majority" of people (maybe even "vast majority"...i forget). They can't even get it right in reality.Either way, this is why I don't pay attention to campaign ads. I get all my info from the biased, liberal media :)
True Song True Song
So, what I'm hearing is that pubs are generally unhappier with their candidate and dems, by virtue of having fewer to chose from, have less dissappointed voters. I think there's a huge logical leap between the fact that you have seen more 'pubs criticizing McCain to the conclusion that more people are blindly following Obama. Perhaps in both parties, the same number of people have considered their candidates equally, and more dems are simply happy with their party's choice? The media could write about policy and issues all day long, and people would still rather read about lipstick on a pig. My opinion is the blame falls squarely with every voter for not informing herself, not with the mainstream media for writing what sells.
Cassandra57 Cassandra57
True Song: I have seen more criticism of McCain from his supporters than criticism of Obama from his camp. There were more Republican candidates in the primaries (thus more differing opinions and splintering), and although they've rallied to support the party's nominee, it doesn't mean they're "blindly following" him. Have to agree with you about an insufficiently informed electorate, though. That's why I get upset with the media: They're not doing their job.
Cassandra57 Cassandra57
True Song: I have seen more criticism of McCain from his supporters than criticism of Obama from his camp. There were more Republican candidates in the primaries (thus more differing opinions and splintering), and although they've rallied to support the party's nominee, it doesn't mean they're "blindly following" him. Have to agree with you about an insufficiently informed electorate, though. That's why I get upset with the media: They're not doing their job.
True Song True Song
Oh, for Pete's sake, haus! One, that was a bit of a cheap shot. Two, most voters are blindly following their candidate. The average voter isn't nearly as informed as the commenters here, which is why an alarming percentage of them think McCain is pro-Choice or don't know that Obama is a Christian. (I'm happy to dig up stats if you reeeeally want them, but these are true.) That's why I get so mad when people rant about so many people voting for Obama without knowing much about him, because I guarantee you the same is true for McCain. We have a generally uninformed electorate.
hausfrau hausfrau
NO Dave don't ask!! We'll get the longest comment ever with entire speeches copied and pasted! I certainly don't think all Obama supporters are kool aid drinkers, but I'm sorry, it seems a good % are. Just reading the comments on here and talking to people in life, whenever I meet someone who has a good reason for supporting him it feels really refreshing (like a York peppermint patty) and I find myself liking that person more. But I can understand from that side how it must be discouraging because it seems the kool aid drinkers get more attention then the well informed voters.
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