Which Presidential candidate impressed you the most at Pastor Warren's Saddlback Church Civil Forum?

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Which Presidential candidate impressed you the most at Pastor Warren's Saddlback Church Civil Forum?

by Fef Posted August 17, 2008 08:26:40

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+16 raves Kiber August 17, 2008 12:25:58

Answered: Sen. John McCain
McCain, straight up, unapologetic, answered the questions, unlike Obama who tapped danced around far too many questions. Obama's crap answer to the abortion issue of "Making that decision is above my pay grade." was not only a poorly executed dodge it was indicative as to how Obama will handle the tough choices made by a POTUS.
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Bear February 17, 2009 06:24:56

Answered: I didn't watch the presdiential forum
Rick Warren is part of the Decepition. He's nothing but a New Age putz hiding behind a facade of Christianity.

Neither of these candidates was worth the paper the ballots were printed on.
Goten the Smiley Joker September 08, 2008 03:52:38

Answered: Undecided
i dont know
BAMACRUSADER September 03, 2008 03:48:40

Answered: Sen. John McCain
He gave decisive answers.
Bob™ the Union Ironworker September 02, 2008 17:52:43

Answered: Sen. Barack Obama
McCain seemed rehearsed
turpentinequeen September 02, 2008 08:02:39

Answered: Sen. John McCain
John McCain was direct and concise with everyone of his answers. He didn't hem and haw or double-speak, as did his opponent. If you can't get a straight answer from a man on abortion or other easy questions how is he to handle tougher situations. If a person doesn't know who they are and what they believe, how am I as a convident woman, of the same age as Obama, too put my trust in him to run our country where my children and grandchildren live. Sorry Obama, looks like you want to ride the fence on too many issues. We need a man with a backbone and convidence to lead America into the brighter future I know is ahead of the battle against terror. That man is John McCain and the excellent wisdom he showed in the forum and after by his choice of a woman, Sarah Palin, for his VEEP who is just as much the Maverick that John McCain has always been!!
bailey has left the building August 31, 2008 02:24:42

Answered: Sen. John McCain
i agree with Kiber
Sadie August 29, 2008 04:46:45

Answered: I didn't watch the presdiential forum
church is not the place to debate politics even though this country was founded on faith. Over the years the meaning of God has altered in government so much that a lot of the politicians pretend to have faith because its expected but don't practice faith in living their daily lives and views.
Explorz August 24, 2008 19:31:16

Answered: Sen. Barack Obama
Obama really considered all questions from different perspectives. He is a man who considers realities rather than just sound bites and narrow thinking. McCain just gave pat answers that did not take into consideration the true complexity of each issue.
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Phyl *In God i Trust* August 24, 2008 18:30:47

Answered: Sen. John McCain
Hillary was the best so I'm going McCain.
Explorz to Phyl *I... August 24, 2008 19:31:53

Now THAT'S Bright!!
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Nica24 to Explorz August 25, 2008 00:41:41

Yes and your even brighter because your going for the stupidest man in this whole country..lol
Obamacan August 24, 2008 15:58:36

Answered: Sen. Barack Obama
McCain better stay on script or his real views will come out.
Hel-n-high-water August 24, 2008 15:49:12

Answered: Sen. Barack Obama
Though I think that Sen. Obama should have pointed out that many of the questions were driven by Religious Beliefs and the Born Again don't like to face the fact that many of our religious beliefs are not made law because this land is not run by a Conservative Religious group like the Taliban.
jetwhhs August 24, 2008 12:46:48

Answered: Undecided
Who cares. I could care less what some preacher asks the presidential candidates. He should stay out of politics on a public venue
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Mattynr August 24, 2008 08:34:05

Answered: Sen. John McCain
Obama's inability to have an immediate and sharp response is typical of a person on guard all the time trying to hide who he is.... on the other hand his delay with a response with the Georgia crisis was a clear indication of his lack of experience. "needing two days to work out a response"?
I was very impressed with McCain, I think America shared in this assessment. For those that missed it, there will be a reply this weekend, Sunday evening and later in the night.
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Rick August 24, 2008 07:36:42

Answered: Sen. John McCain
Neither candidate were asked about illegal immigration! This is a key issue for me!
Chuck August 24, 2008 03:16:16

Answered: Sen. Barack Obama
Barack answered the questions, McCain danced around them
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Mattynr to Chuck August 24, 2008 08:37:20

What were you smoking........ I would suggest that you watch the replay this weekend ..... Sunday.......... other way around..... Obama bombed.
Even the talking heads said so........
Explorz to Mattynr August 24, 2008 19:35:12

Obama considered his answers. He is a thinking man who understands that complex issues are not well served by simple, non-thinking answers. Simply because Obama answers with a slow, considered answers that take into account many different perspectives does not make him a dancer. It makes him an intelligent and fair minded man. I think we've had enough of knee jerk reactions that don't take the complexity of the issues into consideration.
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Rick to Mattynr August 24, 2008 19:44:54

I totaly agree! What do you expect from a LIBERAL! They can't get anything right. They continue to dance around issues. They are the party of entitlements (Socialism!) For once in your live take some responsibility and quit trying to have the GOV give you things!
This is the land of opportunity. If you want it bad enough you will go after what you want. If your a Liberal it is: Give me! Give me ! Give me! That is all they know! Hell, look at the military. They sure as hell didn't join the money. For some it is a job, but for others it for the love of your country and what it stands for. The military pay's peanuts! Even though you may not agree with all the politics it is your country and something you are willing to put your life on the line to preserve. What the democrats are offering is BS! Obama in my eyes, is everything I disagree with. I consider him the anti- Christ and somebody that wants to destroy what I held dear to me while I spent 20 years in the military!
JINX to Rick August 29, 2008 00:34:40

Ricky, you the man!
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lava August 23, 2008 18:42:44

Answered: Sen. John McCain
McCain of course. It was very obvious and everyone agrees.
Explorz to lava August 24, 2008 19:36:02

Everyone? Seems a lot like a McCain answer - not based in truth but based instead on absolutes that don't hold up well against reality.
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sake August 23, 2008 18:34:54

Answered: Sen. John McCain
Obama seemed too interested in side stepping difficult issues.But i was glad to see he was agianst human trafficing.That took courage-LOL
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Mattynr to sake August 24, 2008 08:38:18

you are so right...... hmmmmmmm lets see..... now who is for it????
STRONG WOMAN August 23, 2008 16:33:34

Answered: Sen. Barack Obama
Mccain sounded rehearsed as usual
Mattynr to STRONG ... August 24, 2008 08:40:12

27 years of public service working on just about every problem you can imagine ......... over and over again....... rehearsed? as usual?
VotedRight - CENTRIST August 23, 2008 14:11:20

Answered: I didn't watch the presdiential forum
The location was inappropriate, I refused to watch. Separation of Church and State is a must!
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turpent... to VotedRi... September 02, 2008 08:28:44

That's right the State has NO right to tell the church what they can and cannot do!!! That's part of the reason this country was started, so we could have freedom of speech and religion, so far all I can see is the so-called liberals trying to silence any opinion that doesn't fit what they think is right!! I've never told a liberal they didn't have a right to their political opinion, but I sure have had plenty of them tell me my views are wrong and I don't have a right to them. Crucify me, I don't care!! But I will not be silenced!! They tried to silence Jesus who brought nothing but love, He was not a violent man, but He would not be silenced. I have the right to hear the opinion of whomever wants to give it. What better place to hear the true spirit of a man, than in a church? You have the right to hear them debate where you want to hear them, why can't I? I think that they should speak in every forum, that is only fair to all Americans. As far as I'm concerned have an athiest interview them. The more informed my vote is the happier I'll be.
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Nica24 August 23, 2008 08:53:45

Answered: Sen. John McCain
Diffidently!! I think he WILL do the best in office.....instead of Obama and his Change crap....NObama...keep the Change!!
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Explorz to Nica24 August 24, 2008 19:37:25

Indeed, why on earth would we want to change anything. Everything is going so swimmingly as it is. Why is it that a message of hope is so frightening to so many?
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Nica24 to Explorz August 25, 2008 00:28:26 (edited)

There is NO hope in Obama...sorry....you didn't understand my response....or you just looked past it....I don't mind Change and I'm not saying this COUNTRY DOESN'T NEED IT...But OBAMA'S Change won't do anything but harm this country...He is not ready for office....clearly the VP he choose proves it....He choose a VP that has clearly stated he is not ready for office...Besides that fact that he is NOT ready...

Its also that everything is written for him & he is luckily supported by rich people who control him *SMILE*

I don't want that change....neither do I want that type of President!
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JINX to Explorz August 29, 2008 01:01:03 (edited)

Exploz, Obambi will put the government in charge of healthcare among other things, how are they doing with immigration, boarder control, social security, welfare, America's school systems. These are all black holes sucking money out with some getting disastrous results and the others getting worse by the day. Now it's time to get taxed more so the incompetent bag of winds can screw up another intitlement program that will be bigger than nearly all the above? Ya Obambi, what we need is change. What kind of change? Real change. What we need is hope. What kind of hope? Real hope. I don't think so. What we need is a grown up in the White House, not some kid who six years ago was basicly a social worker in one of the most corrupt cities in the country. Obambi, Nobama, no thanks!
critic August 23, 2008 05:49:41

Answered: Undecided
None of the above and here is why: Major parties playing the same tune posted at:http://www.unitedliberty.o...
A recent campaign event was held at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California. It featured the two Democratic and Republican candidates for president. However, those in charge of the event barred (no pun intended) Libertarian candidate Bob Barr from participation. Here’s the explanation by U.S. District Court Judge David Carter: ~ you can read the full article at: www:unitedliberty.org
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True~Male August 23, 2008 03:52:42

Answered: Sen. John McCain
He blew Obama away --much better answers
!!spaz<3zarama!! August 23, 2008 01:44:46

Answered: I didn't watch the presdiential forum
but i still like barack better...
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Nica24 to !!spaz<... August 23, 2008 08:56:02

See...this is the type of people...who are voting for Obama...who slightly listen to man...they hear the first thing....about creating change....and Oop! Pick him! He can do it.....come on....I'm sure....if your truly hearing the man...you wouldn't be picking him....
Explorz to Nica24 August 24, 2008 19:38:46

I listened to every word and every nuance of the forum. So your argument doesn't hold true and is the same kind of response you would expect from McCain - ill-considered and untrue.
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Nica24 to Explorz August 25, 2008 00:32:18 (edited)

Look in the NEWS honey..its everywhere....Everything NEGATIVE & NOT good for this country about Obama is smacked into your face....your just to blind to see....

Of course if your voting for Obama and believe in his Change...your NOT going to see anything UNTRUE about him...but sadly you give into his bull crap...and can't see pass the man behind the mask.
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JINX to Explorz August 29, 2008 01:08:30

Explorz, you are a kool-aid drinking airhead. Obambi good. McCain bad. We that like McCain obviosly can't understand the 'nuances' like you because, well because we're just not as smart as you. I wish I could understand 'nuances' like you Explorz.