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BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD -- A anti-Obama float, featuring two people wearing masks of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, rolled along a local Independence Day parade route.
With the United States already in the thick of election year politics, the float was a cutting criticism of the president. But it also came as an unpleasant surprise to Kingsville parade organizers, who asserted that the content of the float had not been approved by the planning committee in advance.
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One sign read, "Obamanomics Spreading the Wealth," while another included the attributed Thomas Jefferson quote: "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
Other politically motivated parade marchers, floats and vehicles were almost exclusively conservative and in support of specific Republican politicians and candidates. For the most part, they passed out candy and shook hands with parade-goers.
Some bystanders booed as the anti-Obama float passed and some cheered, while others said it was confusing. Most responded to it with silence—in stark contrast to the claps and cheers that followed most other floats.
One reader told Patch by email on Thursday that the float was "disgraceful," and should not have been allowed in the parade.
Linda Alexander, the parade chairman, said the float was "definitely not sanctioned by the committee."
She declined to disclose the names of those who entered the float, but said the float description was listed on the entry form only as an "antique vehicle," and did not mention anything about its political intent.
"We have no intention of making this a political parade. It is a family event," Alexander said, adding that a group collecting signatures for a political cause was asked to stop by parade organizers.
"Sometimes these things just happen. We can't always control it," she said.
Alexander also said she hopes parade-goers focus on the more than 80 parade entries and U.S. Air Force flyover that celebrated the Fourth of July in a more positive light.
What's your take on the float? Are critical political displays simply an expression of freedom of speech or should they be restricted from hometown parades? Tell us in the comments.
11:29 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float itself is fine.
The dishonesty/lack of class involved with entering it into the parade by this means? Typical.
3:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I think the individuals that lied on the entry form should be made to pick up the bill for all the extra police time, clean-up and should be held accountable for their lack of patriotism on the one day that we should celebrate as one and not divide us. In addition, the committee needs to get a better system in place for future parades. The committee should have also taken the float out of the parade before it even started.
3:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
However, its the dishonesty of those who oppose Obama...or any other GOP candidate that rubs this independent voter raw. I just wish people would get over the anger they have for having lost in 2008. BUT, the years have proven people with anger issues simply prefer to project upon others their problems......
3:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Freedom of speech. (BTW, woman wearing Michelle mask not fat enough.) I wonder if, while the float moved, the woman was telling everyone what to eat.
Donald St.Germain
3:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
come on, whats the big deal, they are standing in a restored farm sh#t spreader, sort of what out Pres is doing to us, spreading the sh#t, if you can't see the fun in this float you need to get some funnies in your life !!!!!!!!! cause that is some funny sh#t!!!!!!!!!
3:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float was the most honest thing we have heard this 4th of July.
Yes, typical patriots. Bravo!
JuJu Eyeballs
4:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Wasn't the parade dishonest to begin with? Not allowing our freedoms (including the right to disagree or have an opposing view) goes against the very nature of independence day. Why do people fear and loathe opposing opinions? I want to find these people and thank them personally for their act of bravery, independence and creativity. This is some of what being American is all about, or have you forgotten?
Maryellen Brady
4:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No it's not appropriate for a family celebration of country. They were cowards hiding behind masks making a political statement much like the KKK hooded thugs. It is disrespectful of the Office of President of the US. They duped the parade organizers because they knew it was wrong and they embarrassed their neighbors.
cecilia larriu
4:14 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
i know very well that the parade chairman knew about the float and it is incredibly disrespectful. no other president has been treated in such horrible manner, all simply because of the color of his skin. shame on you...............cecilia
gregg phillips
4:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
tim? the float is fine. only a racist would think otherwise
Bill Root
4:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Who thinks they were dishonest? Was the parade committe blind. If there was something written forbidding that float and the commintte did not stop it, then the committe is who came up short. If the committe did not have anything written forbidding this float they may be open to a legal suit. defamation/slander...?
Bongo Mann55
4:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
DisgruntledInClinton: If you cannot see that MO has not fat on her, then you need an optician. The float is just freedom of expression. The Pres and First Lady probably would laugh it off. The mentality to display it was one of questionable taste but that freedom must be allowed. I would love to see what you call fit if she is not regarded as such. Your prejudices are blinding you, get real. From your handle, you have been angry for quite a while!
Bill Root
4:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Certain amount of dishonesty going around but who is it? Did the parade commintte really have anything written that would have prevented this float? If they saw someone breaking the rules they should have stopped them. Are they trying to save face? Maybe you need a CHANGE. MAYBE A NEW PARADE COMMITTE
Mark Cox
4:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
too bad it wasnt gwb or laura..then dissent would be patriotic...well maybe the next prez would be an "r" and speaking out will be all american again
4:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I have to agree with Tim. We all have a right to express our opinions in civil discourse, but hiding behind a mask and non-disclosure is too typical of some factions. BTW, I'm not voting for either party, but I want the right to protest against whoever is in office and I feel that may need that right for the next four years regardless of the electoral college outcome.
John Campbell
4:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Is all the criticisum because it is Obama. Everything is fair game in an election. Obama is out of touch. He still thinks the private sector is doing fine. He has no clue. The economy is in desperate negative teritory and he has no answer.
4:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Gregg: Read my original comment again. I did say the float is fine - absent the fact it apparently wasn't allowed by the parade committee...and these individuals blatantly broke the rules set aside for the parade.
4:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Having an anti-Obama float is as appropriate as having a pro-Osama Bin Laden float. Only the deranged would think it okay; and especially considering that it was Presidentt Obama who made the difficult call as to how Osama would be extracted, avenging the deaths of those who loss their lives on 9/11, just as he promised he would.
These malefactors have dishonored this holiday of freedom and independence, and there is no amount of shaming that could be meted out that would or could make up for the embarrassment that they are to this country.
4:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I'm really getting tired of the uncouth republicans. What is their problem? Calling the president of the US a liar during the state of the union, using all underhanded tactics to distort and manipulate the truth and now using a family 4th of July parade to taunt our President on the 4th of July. Do the Republicans have any manners? Once upon a time I was a republican then I decided both parties were to extreme so I became an independent but this election I am voting a straight democratic ticket. We have to stop this right wing kook fest.
5:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Disgraceful, tasteless and shameful. I know of people like these, they crawled out from under rocks and swamps when a black man was elected President of the US by the majority of American voters. A flagrant display of shameful ignorance.
Dianna Topper
5:10 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Ditto. Free speech, even if I disagree with it, is entirely appropriate especially on the 4th. However, in a parade designed to be a family event, it's inappropriate. But the cowardice demonstrated in saying what they want, without the backbone to take responsibility speaks for itself.
5:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
In the FWIW department, below is a link to the parade entry form. No where in that form is any mention of a requirement to specify if a parade entry would be political in nature. No dishonesty involved. Just sayin'…….. http://www.kingsvilleparade.org/entry.htm
5:15 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The lack of dishonesty is apparent by the masks and the fact that they didn't wear their white sheets and pointy hats.
norman scott smyser
5:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
you bleeding heart liberals disgust me. I have been unemployed for over 2 years, partially due to a recurring back injury. I don't want a free handout, I want to work, so I don't wan my hard earned money to go to people that would rather sit on their butts. Tim, you say lack of class, yet we have the most classless president in the history of this great nation. one way or another, he needs to go. Norma, it is called free speech, the same free speech that allows you and me to voice or demonstrate our belief's. deal with it. I don't like people demonstrating against soldiers at their funerals, would just as soon shoot them as give them the time of day, but our constitution gives them the right to gather and voice THEIR beliefs. your so-called president is not immune from protests and such. I don't regard him as mine, because he craps all over MY constitution.
5:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No politics in our fourth of July parades. I am an American and proud of it. The float was not only political, it's dishonest. Frankly I'm tired of the disrespect that this President has received. Thank you for helping an independent voter decide who to vote for in November. I am sure that it is not the same person that the sponsors of this float are voting for in November.
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The bottom line...since when do we as Americans not have the right to freedom of speech? Seems the Liberals do, or progressives as they now call themselves.... apparently to distance themselves from the negative connotations...We who see things radically different....truth as I see it, should have a right to be in any parade, at any time to state what I believe as well. Especially on Independence Day!!!!!
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I loved it .Cant get any better than that .Free speech and freedom to all .Obama is reaping what hes sowed .,Him and his wife .Hes the worst president ever .Hes sure turned this country against each other .And Its not going to get better .
Michel Payne
5:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The organizers of the July 4 Parade should have pulled the float given the fact that its owner was dishonest about its intended theme. Hatred against African Americans is still as American as Apple Pie. The organizers facilitated and allowed them to celebrate their hatred.
2Marlene Eager
5:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Personally I think the float itself was poetic. Obama has tramped on our constitution since he has been in office. He has treated the American people with disrespect. As Americans we should see that we are now being told what to eat, how to raise our kids. telling what we are allowed to say etc..... Democracy is destroyed from the inside, by eroding our Freedoms and President Obama is doing this. He says it ok to have same sex marriage, he has allowed immigrants to become a part of our system without requiring citizenship, now you are going be fined if you do not have insurance even you do not have a job. Wake up America, we are going to get upset about a float. Get real.
5:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
They could have pulled that float at any time .The float speaks volume in what is happening .Its fits the sign of the times .And democrats are just mad because they didnt think of it .I like my freedom and want to keep it .I want a real president that has always loved this country .Obama loves Obama and no one else .
5:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Any of you who say it's racist or racially motivated are actually the people who are racist. Where did the float mention skin color? YOU are the people ruining this country. You speak of equality and freedoms, unless the views expressed are in oppostion to your own. Hypocrites usually don't realize what they really are!
YOU turned it into racism by bringing up skin color. You are making an assumption based on zero factual information. If I disagree with a woman am I sexist? If I disagree with someone in their eighties, do I hate the elderly? Get over yourself. The reason you result to these kind of blind accusations is probably because you don't have the intelligence to actually make a VALID argument. It also shows your lack of maturity that you cannot agree to disagree. Perhaps we could come together as a people and a nation to find a common ground that benefits the good of the whole?
Cobra Jet
5:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You are a stupid person, the float must have made you feel unwanted.
Craig Hebert
7:01 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well, well, well...... Obama already knows most of us hate his sorry #@%&! How in the wold this worthless piece of garbage was ever elected in the first place remains a mystery. He has shown quite clearly his Muslim heritage, as well as his utter disdain for all of us hard-working people in this country. He is doing more, single handedely, than anyone in the history of this once great nation, to destroy life as we know it. As for Michelle, she is spending more of our tax dollars than all other first ladies combined in the last 100 years! Those who think this float is in bad taste simply have NO clue!
11:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You folks who seem to think President Obama has trampled the Constitution, what a clueless lot of you.
it's a good thing you're in the minority.
Michael Raschack
12:26 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Ya Norma, maybe we should have sent in the brown shirts too. The float didn't cause any extra police and clean up. Get a clue moron
Peggy Baumg
1:20 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Good point; maybe the committee should have a photo or picture sent with application for Neighorhood Assoc. parades. Person was dishonest on application.
Jack Noppinger
1:32 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
If I recall correctly the application stated it was "an antique vehicle". So, in fact it is an antique farm vehicle, no different in fact than the farm tractors, horse-drawn wagons, or any other "antique vehicle". Additionally, and more importantly factual, the political statement made as an expression of free speach is no more, or less, out of line with all of the politicains who promote their points in every parade in America. Will you in the future request a picture of the signs and points of view of each and every entrant? I very seriously doubt that. Too many are making too much of something that, as a matter of fact, happens in every political arena...and yes, a parade with politicians IS a political arena!
7:18 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Kevin comments that our freedom of speech should be confined to our yards. Is this really freedom of speech?
"If ever the time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our Country will stand in need of its experienced Patriots to prevent its ruin"---Samuel Adams, 1780
Doug Wood
9:27 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012
I've read most of the posts in this enormous thread and the thought just occurred to me....if this "float" was so objectionable, why didn't the parade organizers pull it at the staging area(the beginning of the parade). It seems to me that it was only a problem when those that have a problem with free speech started raising hay.
11:31 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Just because it isn't illegal doesn't make it any less nauseating or ignorant or juvenile
12:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I'm not agreeing with the float, just curious, would you have felt the same if it were anti-Bush? I do believe the 4th of July should at least be the one day we are all united as a country.
Robert Montion
3:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float was in bad taste and continued a pattern of "Obama-hatred" that is unparalleled in American history. That being said, the First Amendment protects free speech. It was not illegal. It was free speech. We have to be consistent if the Union is to work just like Chief Roberts held fidelity to the law, not politics last week. Something can be disgusting and still legal. The parade organizers could have shut it down before it got started if it violated parade rules. They apparently were not watching the gate or figured to let it go.
Trisha Lynn Dragon
3:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yeah, the same thing with Dubbya would have made me equally livid. I am done and over with the lack of respect by self entitled morons. This was a family event, the ENTIRE point of parades and the like is bringing the community together.
Steve Powkeno
3:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Margie the big Lib didn't hear from you when Bush was being bashed. Debt was 5 trillion less, Unemployment was under 5% gas was 1/2 price, do you want me to go?
3:41 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Love it! A wonderful demonstration of "Freedom of Speech" on America's Independence day- our forefathers would be proud!
David Perna
3:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Freedom of speech........it's one of the corner stones of our republic! Praise be those who exercise their right, in defiance of others. Keep in mind, to limit them is to limit yourself.
Maryanne Martins
3:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Since when is the truth nauseating, ignorant and juvenile. Oh when it affects liberalism, of course.
regina Boe
3:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
(BTW, woman wearing Michelle mask not fat enough.)
Our First Lady is fat??? NO. She is a normal weight woman who isn't some skinny, blonde anorexic model that the mass media is pushing. The fact that you say that our First Lady is fat says more about you than her. You are pushing racist steroetypes.
3:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It would have been wrong for the parade committee to restrict them however given the predominate ruling party demographic of the parade locality,oppressive attitude and hold on free-speech and PC nonsense, that is prevalent under the obama regime, it is highly probably that the committee would have declined the request.
Michael Raschack
4:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sometimes the truth hurts. I applaud these people for having the guts to call it like it is. If it would have been an anti - Bush float all you leftists would have been just fine with it. Get used to it.
Ted Martin
4:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
As ye sow, so shall ye reap! Can't blame this on Bush; totally obama's doing. As the most devisive, anti-American President in our history, he has caused this feeling on his own. Thank God we still have a few freedoms left!
Bill Root
4:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Quoting Patriots of the time and showing the president of our country. It's a pretty big jump from that to being the KKK. Kinda think they were proud of their association in thinking with a patriot that helped make this country great.
melvin smith
6:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Education also teaches respect goes for both dems and repls,hence I can understand why we rate at that # in the world.
Michael Raschack
6:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
unparalleled in American history?? Really Robert?? I think you need to take the rose colored glasses off. I bet you were fine with Bush being called Hitler and every other name under the sun
9:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I wonder if you had wrote the same if it would have been a pro-Obama floats. Maybe the float people should pay a penalty (or tax) to use their First Ammendment rights?
9:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Ted Martin: What a true statement! The haters will reap what they sow when the President win re-election.
10:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Not only isn't it illegal, I see nothing wrong with that in a family parade. If someone on a float wanted to represent President Bush and Laura, they'd wear a rubber mask of that President and First lady. These two wore masks of the obamas to show that their signs were intended toward obama, Read his books and her college thesis and remember enough people bought into his "hopey-changey" to believe him and forget her comment that the night obama won the Dem nomination was "the first time in my life I'm proud of America". I resent a President & First Lady who look down on me because I'm white (their written words back that up). Great float.
Michael Raschack
12:34 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Margie, that's because you don't get it. You're just another little lamb grazing in the pasture of ignorance.
5:34 am on Saturday, July 21, 2012
Obama's socialist agenda is nauseating and ignorant. I can't wait to see him go.
11:32 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This is disgusting and unbelievably distasteful. Those people should be ashamed of themselves.
Paul Napoli
3:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And you base that opinion on WHAT exactly? Was there a single word on their float that isn't accurate and truthful?
3:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Doenst the fact that it is true have any bearing on you whiny liberal freeloaders.
4:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Actually, now I almost regret asking, as this thread is expanding at a geometric rate. I'll respond to your "spreading the wealth" claims tomorrow if I can actually find this part of the thread again :)
4:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
What exactly about a Thomas Jefferson quote do you find distasteful or disgusting? Or are you one of those people who does not work?
james davas
4:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama should be ashamed of himself for the shape of this country.
People who voted for obama should be ashamed of themselves.
Karen Bentley
4:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why should they be ashamed? Shouldn't this actually be considered by the liberals and the people that are so pro Obama that it doesn't matter what he does. I for one do not believe that myself, my son nor my husband or anyone else for that matte, should work themselves until death to help support people that do not have the gumption to support themselves. If there is nothing worth working for to these people why should anyone else care.
greg moe
4:49 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
i for one think they can put anything they want in the parade i for one think it was great whats the matter with you people freedom of speech he is already taking all of are rights away zars in the white give me a break he is destroying are country if hes not campaigning or on vacation maybe its time he started to be a leader
5:02 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
As you can see, there are many posting on here with defective genes and the inability to distinguish right from wrong. Their problem and not yours or mine.
Michael Raschack
12:37 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
That's because you don't get it margie. People are done with the lying incompetent fool. It's the most honest thing I saw all day on the fourth, so you just keep grazing in the pasture of ignorance, barry depends on you, you're the vote base
Michael Raschack
12:37 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
That's because you don't get it margie. People are done with the lying incompetent fool. It's the most honest thing I saw all day on the fourth, so you just keep grazing in the pasture of ignorance, barry depends on you, you're the vote base
7:17 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
I can only guess the namecalling by the Democrats is due to a lack of actual facts. Read Blacklash by Deneen Borelli, (a black woman), No Matter What, They'll call This Book Racist by Harrry Stein or Obama and Islam by Robert Spencer. Get some real facts but don't expect to get much sleep after reading them.
10:00 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Konservatives have no shame. There is no low that's too low. They live on spin and hate mongering. Sad...
C. Wayne
12:32 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
From a member of the GREATEST generation that ever lived!
I am completely astounded by your most rediculous comment as well as many of the others! It is the first ammemdment of the constirution that sllows us pro and con to make a political statement. If that right is restricted or removed, we the US will become a socialist state, which is something we have fougt many wars and lost hundreds of thousands of lives to prevent. Most of the comments I have read are apparently coming from people who were born after 1945. Those that think Obama is alone being criticized are in the dark. They should have been around when Truman was. The greatness of the USA comes from our differences. However, Obama has not done a stellar job. After all, at the very time our troops in Afganistan were in desperate need of reinforcements, Obama was in Europe trying to get the Olympics for 2016 in Chicago. He is the only man that could make that decision for our troops. Anyone that wants to make this event into a racist issue, is of limited mental capacity. Anyone who was not alive in the 1930"s forward, has not had the true understanding and feeling to be an American..we saved the world and the world knew it. To call our economic situation a recession is a misstatement. It is more like a depression. Our elected officials don"t have any idea what to do. Perhaps all of them from 2012 forward should work for $1:00 per year salary until our budget is balanced. I have no more time now. C. Wayne
Emily Kimball
11:42 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If the float had listed its political intentions on the entry form, would it have been right for the parade planning committee to restrict them? Tell us what you think.
12:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I think it is a very gray area. I know why they didn't put what their float would be about, but there is a fine line there. If it is okay for people to promote a politician or for the politician be there themselves, why is it not okay for one to be against. I get it that it is supposed to be a family parade, but how much of a free country can we be if it is deemed okay to do one, but not the other. It seems like people are more criticized for being anti-Obama than they have been with any other president and I don't quite get it. I feel that if it's okay for one side than it should be okay for the other side!
1:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If it was a privately run and funded parade? Absolutely.
Especially if it were a universal rule.
Paul Napoli
3:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
How could a "political" float NOT be appropriate on July 4th? Are you people even aware of what we were supposed to be celebrating??? The ENTIRE holiday was about POLITICAL REBELLION. I'd dare say this was probably the ONLY holiday-appropriate float in the entire parade.
3:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Mr. Obama isn't just a "politician." He's the President of the United States. As such, whether you like him or not - agree with him or not - he is still to be respected. As much as I think George Bush is the worst, most un-American president we've ever had, I never treated him withy any disrespect and never condoned anyone else doing so.
Mary Cousineau
3:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No ! We still have Freedom of Speach , at least until bama takes that away. What was wrong with the float making a statement ?
3:41 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
In my opinion, if they didn't have on masks that were disrespectful...if they had the signs and voiced their opinions, that would be different. The gut on the guy that is portraying the president is what is most disconcerting. Maybe that's why he chose to wear a mask? I don't know. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but the deceptiveness is something of concern. Don't put "antique vehicle" if it isn't. If it was more people. and it was just an opinion presented in a classy way it wouldn't be an issue.
Harold Geeting
3:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If they had listed their intent they would never been able to enter in the parade.
Don't you know, if you are against OBAMA you are racist.
Cyndi Commella
3:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No it is FREEDOM of speech in the United Staes of America
Karen Bentley
4:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Anyone or any organization does not have the right to circumvent the freedom of speech our founding fathers saw fit to give to the citizens of the country. They gave it to us as a right because they used to live under the suppression of 'no freedom of speech' that they were subjected to in their home country. You have to realize why we have the laws that those brave men included in our constitution.
Bill Root
4:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Not to worry. I'm pretty sure the media would never show it or want it talked about.
They whould have just not shown it or mentioned it and everyone who watched or listened to them would never have known about it. They are pretty good at just showing what they want the sheep to believe. God forbid people working for what they want or need.
Joyce Vonderkall
6:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No, I don't see any reason why it shouldn''t have been in the parade.
6:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
To be Politically Correct, and save their jobs, they would have rejected the float.
Cindy Johnson
6:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Does it sound right for the committee to restrict the float which has no profanity or nudity or violence on it simply because it speaks the truth about what this country has become?? Even on Obama's commercials he says the wealthy should share. I am poor, unemployed since 2007 and a full time student hoping to graduate and get a job in the spring. I do not expect the wealthy to keep me up, it's their money and can do with it what they will. But the government trying to tell me that I can't have a Slurpee over 16 oz. (this just being the latest in taking our rights) is just about the limit. I don't live in a Communist state!!! I live in the United States, freedom for all.
9:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I believe the First Amendment should prevail over the paradae planning committee.
10:24 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
PACs are going to spend billions this year selling their candidates. The Olympics themselves are expected to be endless political commercials - why would Kingsville want to ruin their parade like this? I strongly dislike Obama and saw the float and thought it was juvenile. Free speech is for your front yard or city hall - it doesn't mean Kingsville should have no standards to a patiotic occasion. I appreciate when moderate dems gave Bush a break occasionally, and think moderation is called for here. Otherwise future parades will just be full of this non-patriotic stuff.
Chad Shearer
12:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why is it people get mad when ever Obama is criticized ? People were criticizing Presidents long before him, what makes him so special ? I don't see an issue with it being in the parade, if there were other local or state political candidates in the parade. If all political floats were blocked for the parade, then they shouldn't have been allowed to join in the parade.
Pastor Allifa Settles
3:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
He is President Obama, not just Obama. We American have really disrespected our President for this term.
Rodger Higgins
3:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Typically (like in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA) the organizors and committees go by and visit the float sites to make sure they conform. It is obvious that this organizer wants credit for the parade bu doesn't man up to not doing her job correctly. As for the float, I think it is good and Obama needs to flogged publicly for his short comings.
Stacy Johnson
3:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree with you. MOst people can'tstand what he has done, but when someone wants to voice there freedom of speech (which we still have for this moment, it might be gone soon too) and not be politcally correct then everyone gets mad. I think the float was fine and nothing wrong with it.
3:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
There is nothing wrong with criticizing our leaders. The issue with this float in this venue is that it injects polarized ideology into a place where it is inappropriate.
The parade was in celebration of our nation's birth - which makes it possible for us all to follow whatever political leanings we choose... something for which we can all put our positions aside for a bit to celebrate.
Donzella Michele Malone
3:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
When Bush and Clinton were President, they were criticized too, and people got angry over those criticisims as well. And, Obama is "special" in that he is the first bi-racial president ever elected. Perhaps if the haters stop seeing him as "the black President" and start seeing him as just the President, they wouldn't be so mad about it!!
Steve Powkeno
3:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama never earned any respect. He is a lying. Just listen to his sound bites.
3:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I don't think it was the criticism but the tacky masks that are the issue. It makes our country look like a bunch of disrespectful, cowardly, overweight slobs that LIE about what they're presenting. That's the issue. It would be JUST AS TACKY for ANY political group to do....
Joyce Bauman
3:49 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
What angered me was the very racist depiction of our president and first lady. Of course those people have the right to say and do what they want, but I also have the right to criticize what they say!
Paul Napoli
4:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Please, no "It's 'President' Obama... " nonsense. Even Obama called President Bush, just "Bush" when he was Candidate Obama. The hate and vitriol towards President Bush was 1000x more than Obama will ever get, yet suddenly the Liberal Left calls for "respect" and "civility"? Puhleeze! "You reap what you sow"... sound familiar Pastor? All the criticisms about Obama are on PERFORMANCE and POLICY. The "hate" and "ignorance" come from the Democrats towards people they disagree with.
4:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If I recall correctly political floats have for the most part been by the politician or his/her group for that politician "Vote for Me", not just some random float making negative statements and being disrespectful.
6:02 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
9:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Frank....dude...are you paying attention....are you at all conscience...do you know anything about the economy....are you completely, totally short of the brain cells adequate to see where this country is and the direction it's going beacuse of this complete joke we have in the white house parading around as a leader when he is clearly anything but. This "president" is a discgrace and a joke and the majority in this nation agree. He is a lazy pathetic failure and will be removed and the socialist left will be abliged to crawl back into the shadows where they belong and wait for another day to destroy america. It amazes me, astounds me actually that so many people are so easily led...perverbeally off the side of the cliff. We...those who have not relinquished our brain cells...will not be joining them but will protect this great nation from those who would gladly and most definitely take this country over the cliff with them. I'll tell you what...you take ole Hussein Obama over the cliff with you but we will not allow America to fall with those who are clearly devoid of the very basic concept of what it is to be an american and the sacrifices that have been endured to make this country great will not be for naught. Regardless of the rhetoric spoken by those on the left who wish to see this country diminished, it will not be and the ignorance of such, or willingness to blindly follow greater ignorance will not make it so.
George VII
9:50 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Frank, you may wish to reconsider what the facts are you present versus your opinion. The President has kept the country out of a Depression? Actually during this 3 1/2 years, the country has maintained the longest stretch of unemployment since the Great Depression. That is a FACT. Do you think the long-term unemployed are happy with his term. While you mentioned it, how about listing some of the facts at to policies that this administration has put in place to help the economy? The defenders use the laughable "he saved the US auto industry". Saved? Used public money to prop up GM, whose stock is now selling at $20 a share which means the US public is in the hole $35 billion for that one company alone. All of the boondoggles with energy companies (Solyndra, Nevada Geothermal, etc.) that have recieved hundreds of millions of dollars in loans and then failed. I could go on for quite some time but the fact is (and supported by real facts) this administration has done nothing positive for the working people. The Recovery Act, Health Care Financing and everything else has been nothing but increasing the debt while creating programs that don't achieve their goal. Meanwhile, the indolent class keeps reaping the benefits. It may not be in your lifetime or mine, but there will be a day in the not-too distant future when our debt load will become too much to bear. There is only so much revenue to pay the interest. When that happens there will be no Germany to bail us out
6:29 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Pastor Allifa Settles he may be YOUR president but he is not my president. You are a Pastor?
Respect is a two-way street.
obama has demonstrated a total disregard to the American people and everything we hold dear. Wake up!
1.Obama's mic left on. "Americans are just stupid" .Says they should shut up and obey him.
2.Current List of President Obama's Executive Orders
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5.Obama Admits He Is A Muslim
12:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This would not be an issue if it were a float "for" Obama. Parades have always been opportunities for politicians and elections. If your going to allow them how can you stop the display of opinions for or against a politician?
jake's granni
3:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Totally disagree. July 4th is a time for all Americans to celebrate our Independence and, regardless of political views, to demonstrate a shared love for this country. Save the politicking for t.v adds, debates, and such.
3:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I don't think a float for the president would have tacky masks like those....It's obvious disrespect no matter what the racial background. Actually the exaggerated features are what makes it most disrespectful in that they are reminiscent of Jim Crow era statuettes and effigies, cartoons, etc...that were meant to perpetuate the ideas that people with certain features or ethnic qualities are somehow inferior...
5:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Dems want to control Free Speech. Suddenly, no criticism of a politician allowed. Barry or Junior, is a fraud, a globalist, a leninist and bastard who already has a crap New Constitution written.He is giving AWAY America's & YOUR WEALTH. WAKE UP. Geo. Soros is is puppet master- DO THE HOMEWORK ;BarryLovers. All he did was LIE abt the CastroCareUnaffordableHealthCare Act & Peelosi NEVER LET THE REPUBES IN ON DISCUSSIONS. She changed the vote to the "nuclear option" to allow only 51 votes BECAUSE THR WERE NOT EVN ENuf DEMS WHO WANTED THS DISGRACEFUL BILL which will further RAPE the US Treas & RATION care to YOU. NO respect 2 Barry bec he has NO RESPECT 4 US...You BarryLovers don't know history: study Keynes & Hayek, study the terd bigot Dem Woodrow Wilson & FDRoosevelt & how they KEPT the depression in the early 1900's going on for 12 yrs. RReagan did the RIGHT things to start turning @ socialist Jiminy Carter's economy in 6 MOS!! NOW Barry is pickg a war w/IRAN & is SO LOW & SO HATED, he hs to put Americans & others' lives in danger2try to hv SOME sort of "victory" his main stream media goons can SPIN.Barry SPINS EVERY GD THING!&it is ALL LIES!! BARRY DID NOT & DOES NOT WANT TO WORK W/ANY REPS ON ANY Healthcare bill: Ask rep L.C. Allen West, ask Michele Bachmann, Jim DeMint: BARRY has a FIREWALL led by moron powerbiache Val Jarrett born in Iran,2 BLOCK evn the shortest of meetings w/King BarryJr. Barry is a schmuck, a con job &he gassed us blacks in NYC.SCREW BARRY.CON.FRAUD.
Kate Bigam
12:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No, this is never appropriate, & the deceit makes it worse. As much as I loathed George Bush, I can't imagine this ever would've flown in the days of his presidency. The holiday honoring our freedom & independence is not a day to bash our nation's leader, regardless of your feelings.
The fact that these cowards wore masks & are getting away with being anonymous is even more disgusting.
12:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I believe there were anti-Bush floats on the 4th of July in Tacoma Park, Maryland who were actually cheered on. I think their point was, we are celebrating our independence in the mean time, our government is beginning to control more of our lives with Obama in charge.
12:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
When our nation's leader is systematically taking away our freedoms and independence he needs to be "bashed" (your word). The liberal media is not reporting truthfully about anything Obama does or stands for, so we the people need to take it in our own hands to get the word out any way we can.
1:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well said Kate!!! I think the masks were completely offensive as well. Most likely to hide the racist COWARDS on the float. Shame on them!!!
1:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
CAW21227: Here's a clue for you. You lost way more freedoms in the Patriot Act a decade ago then you have in President Obama's entire presidency.
1:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh, I am certain (without looking up examples) this probably took place under the last presidency. Doesn't make it right, but let's not pretend this doesn't apply to brainwashed partisans universally.
John Doe
2:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Renee - If there was a float of Bush & Cheney with dead soldiers lying around them - I would not cheer and would probably confront the people at the end of the parade. It has no place.
Paul Napoli
3:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Note to Tim... President Obama has TWICE renewed the Patriot Act in its entirety. Any loss of freedom we had under Bush was made even worse under this president. That's simply a statement of fact.
Brenda Johnson
3:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh please, get real! If someone had done a float critizing George Bush, nothing would have been said! For some reason it's totally wrong to go against the "annointed one". Give me a break! You people speaking against it need to educate yourselves on the constitution and see what is being done to this great land of ours!
Pastor Allifa Settles
3:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You are absolutely right. Where do we draw the line?
3:40 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
First, your "leader" and I am being sarcastic when referring to Obama as a leader. He holds the office of a leader but fails to accomplish that one very simple task...leading. It is because of him that our freedoms and indepence are now less evident and quickly slipping away. It is always appropriate to challenge anyone who jeopardizes or threatens what has made this country great, regardless of their occupation...in this case it is completely appropriate because of his occupation. His record, his own words, his associations, his admittance to ideologies that degrade and tear at the fabric of america are all testaments to who this man truly is. His job title does not preclude or excuse him from scrutiny or criticism and I for one applaud anyone who has the courage to stand against such a deplorable excuse for a president. You earn respect, you don't automatically obtain it simply by taking an oath, an oath by the way that he has broken repeatedly. What is disgusting and dispicaple isn't what has happened in a parade, but that there are those mindless followers who are more concerned about people voicing their american right to free speech on a day when freedom and the lives lost protecting and defending it are celebrated and less concerned about the disgusting and discpicable acts perpetrated against america by the "leader" of this country. Obama deserves every criticism and more and on election day he will be removed from office and remembered for being simply...inept.
3:41 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
CAW21227- When you say "liberal media" do you mean everything except Faux "News"?
3:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Freedom of speech for all even those who disagree with Obama and all he has done to our country.You loathe President Bush! I would love to hear your response i
if someone had sd that about obama.
Donzella Michele Malone
3:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree whole heartedly Kate. It's like the KKK wearing hoods; bold enough to spread their hate, but not bold enough to let the public know who they were. Just cowards!
vera wong
3:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Kate, can't agree with you more. This administration has been dealt blows that previous presidents combined have not received. It's time that as a nation we come together and stop bashing - other developed nations see/hear this and believe this country is hurting and losing respect for itself and those that live here.
Mary Cousineau
3:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
All they stated was the truth about Obama.... to bad the float was not Bigger. More facts could have been written. It's about Freedom and love of America....What Obama cares neither about.
3:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree that the deceit is what makes it the bad part. That and the Aunt Jemima Doll-like feature exaggerations.
Paul B. King
3:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Things like this happened alot wile George Bush was president. Do you recall the move that was made by Hollywood called kill George bush.
3:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree with Tim. Most of the freedoms lost were pre Obama and the new scandals surrounding "fast and furious" were actually a Bush era policy. Senator McCain coincidentally toured Mexico during his candidacy and it seems that he MAY have discussed some of the issues evident now that arose as the results of the Bush era policies. The bomb was planted pre- President Obama and now detonated before an election.
4:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It was a "costume", would you be even more upset had they done it in "Black face"?
I agree that had it been anti Bush or anti Republican you would have swooned over it. As a side note, if you think that that is "Disgusting" you live in a sheltered world.
4:01 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Some believe our independence is being threatened by the current administration, isn't this a day to remember our fight and victory for it? Criticism comes with the presidency, ask Bush.
jake's granni
4:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Here we go with a comment regarding the "liberal" media. Any media that doesn't agree with Fox, or the tea party point of view, is deemed the "liberal" media. Facts are important, and need to be reported even if they go against one's political views.
J. Colvin
4:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If they had not worn a mask it wouldn't have made the same effect. They fired for effect and and got what they wanted. I don't see them as cowards at all. Perhaps having respect for the position is more important than the individual who is filling that position.
4:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
CAW21227: We keep hearing President Obama is taking away our freedoms. What freedoms has he taken away? One of our greatest rights is the right to vote and Republicans are the ones changing that.
RJ Balint
11:01 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I don't how you could have missed the 8 year anti-Bush hate festival . I guess you only got your news from left leaning media who never thought this was newsworthy. Here's a link to some of the nonstop love and respect given to the last President. Scroll down the page about half way.
Death Threats Against Bush at Protests Ignored for Years · zomblog
And for AngeeMac about Bush era policy
The Wide Receiver program during the Bush administration was a joint program between the US and Mexico. It was discontinued 2 years before the current administration started Fast and Furious where Mexico was never even informed. The 300 weapons used during Wide Receiver were fitted with tracking chips. Over 1400 arrest were made during this program and all but 30 weapons were recovered. No deaths were connected to these weapons. Only two weapons out of over 2000 used in Fast and Furious had a tracking device and one of those devices had a battery good for only 48 hours. The current administration did not inform Mexico of the program and had no intention of tracking these weapons. Over 150 of the F&F weapons were found at murder scenes including the deaths of 2 US agents. The entire program was nothing but a anti-second amendment ploy by this administration which had made numerous prior false statements about the majority of firearms found in Mexico had come from the USA.
11:12 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
They should'e gotten a blue ribbon for first place for their float. It was likely the most holiday proper float in the whole parade. Remember what July 4th is all about! And the masks were ghastly, but we can't help what the soetoros look like now, can we?
George Gordon
12:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
God forbid we respect freedom of speech on the 4th of July. LOL @ libs being butthurt over this.
Donzella Michele Malone
3:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
George....not ALL libs are HURT over this. We have backbone! I see the gesture as freedom of speech , JUST AS BURNING THE AMERICAN FLAG was once deemed as"freedom of speech;" regardless of how offiensive it is. Doesen't change the fact that President Obama is our President, and he will be until he isn't anymore. Until then, I'm enjoying the history he is making..... "NUFF" SAID!
4:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If it were hanging Presidents Bush, Reagan and burning the flag then...that too would be acceptable? (NO!!!) And I'd like to think some Republicans thought this was tacky too...? I am actually an independent voter, I vote in whatever direction I feel is best. Most of the time, it's a close toss-up...
Joe Banana
4:44 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
To Donzella: You're enjoying the history he is making? We now have the biggest, monsterous TAX EVER LEVIED against the citizens of America because of your hero. Wow. That's something to enjoy.
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Renee & Tim: You just lost your right to CHOOSE & to reject a govt mandate/punishment-tax by having this H/C bill PASSED, whether it is "Constitutional" or not by some black robes CHOSEN, NOT VOTED, & NOT IMMUNE fm being faulty humans who worry about public opinion or who shd be impeached as he has seizures. We hv our driving liscenses revoked for having seizures: Justice Roberts is simply wrong & cd evn hv bn bought off by these globalists the last 2 weeks of deliberation, right b4 he committed treason. How much stimulus $$ did the globalist Libs give Roberts that he thn has to disappear fm public due to the blowback,to kiss the ring of Soros & the EuroBankers in Malta. Someone needs to go into Roberts medical records...hmmm, sort of lk how the 16,000 new IRS agents wll b going into YOUR tax &health records at least by 2014 whn CastroCare is "fully" implemented unless the Congress gets its soul back & votes against this ILLEGAL & YES,UnConstitutional bill no matter wht sm corrupt PARTISAN judges decide.Ths kind of pre-emptive tax is not numerated in the Constitution& is UNLAWFUL, much lk HillClintong, & SamPowers/SueRice's,WesleyClark/SandyBerger's ILLEGAL LIBYAN war & coercion of the local rebels who put the final bullet into Qadaffy. (chk out"Int'l Crisis Grp"& friends morons"CodePink(o)" Barry ruled by exec order: NDAA (so now YOU cn b arrested & put injail W/NO TRIAL upon SUSPICION of being a "terrorist" & tht cd b any1 re:Pelosi, lk protesters.WAKE UP Dumb Incompetants.
11:15 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Donzella Michele Malone,
Perhaps YOU and all the other leftist countries that hate America in the world ARE enjoying the history obama is making but for those that love America and respect the Constitution... they are grieving the loss of all the freedom's we were guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and in our Constitution, that are under attack from the obama regime.
Why Socialism and Wealth Redistribution Don't Work and Cause MORE Poverty, Inequality, and Injustice
The action of the patriots on the anti-obama float are just the opposite of those morons that take pride in burning our precious, flag. Flag burners hate America and want to destroy her. The patriots on the float, love America and want to preserve and protect,freedom.
12:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yes, yes, so tacky, but so true! Get over it! It's free speech. If Obama can stand in the White House Press Room and lie to Americans on telvision, then these folks have the right to assemble and show this float. I always love it when someone who appears to be "untouchable" gets a sound dose of real democracy, not of the mealy mouthed kind that apprears on your biased evening news!
Bob Toppin
3:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If it's a free speech issue, then I'm sure you'd have no objection to a float by the wacko that burned the Koran or the idiots who picket soldiers' funerals. These parades are to celebrate our independence and should be restricted to that theme for the enjoyment of all. If you want to make a political statement, find another venue.
Brad Bienvneu
3:44 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Frank, I could not have put it better in a million years.
Linda Brown
4:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You seem to except the fact that Mr. Bush lied for 8 years and got away with it. Nothing said, but you tell the mother,the children, the wife the sisters and brothers why they had to say goodby to their loveones when it was not called for . Where are the weapons. I see you as one of those people that throw rock's and hide your hands
it.s ok when no one no who you are, one day you will be judged by someone you can't hide from.
Joe Banana
4:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Bob, did you not learn that Independence Day isn't about potato salad and fireworks? It's POLITICAL. Teach your kids about it and they won't have an issue with it either.
5:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Blind, uneducated viewers do not know Barry is an"Untouchable" & the LOWEST type of rebel-rousing is what Saul Alinsky's school of "RulesForRadicals" which Barry SPECIFICALLY taught as a college lecturer was:'By whatever means necessary'...Cloward&Piven CRAP.Barry,Hill,CassSunstein,BillAyers-the great author & speech-writer,child molester :SafeSchoolsCzar"KevinJennings, Flake ex-GreenCzarVanJones who slithered away fm the spotlight once revealed & fat pig wallower self-admitting commie DickheadTrumka of the AFL-CIO ALL r uselessRADICALS who do not hv America's best firstname.lastname@example.com HATE America.Sm hijacked the hippie movement & turned it into anti-God & anti-Americanism, even now r supporting NOT having 2 show a photo ID to vote. WHAT does ths tell you, Tim& Dizzy? They WANT illegal votes.LOOK at th Rangel/Espaillat elex:for how many days, they hv had "2000" votes to still count. Really?I vote 2 bring bk MECHANICAL voting machines bec they r less prone 2 fraud. DEMOCRATs can not run on record so they must CHEAT.It hs permeated the Repubes in NY state2.Am I not being PC?I wnt 2 know how many citizens wd FIGHT lk our FoundingFathers did whn ths Republic "if we can keep it" was being CREATED.It just did not "happen" for crying out loud! HOW SCARED R U w/havg your very inalienable, (God-given)rights taken fm u by having feds come&take your Paycheck(TAX U)?or Stitch yr lips shut?Or take the rights to yr ORGANS?Can u FEEL the bullet thru yr guts?Read up abt GWashington&L.O.S.T.
Emily Kimball
1:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Check out the discussion on Perry Hall Patch's Facebook page, as well: http://www.facebook.com/PerryHallPatch
Susan Richardson
9:15 am on Thursday, July 19, 2012
You are entitled to your own opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts. Those who are railing against President Obama are making comments that they fail to back up with reliable, factual information. Most of it is classic projection (blaming on President Obama the events which actually occurred under President Bush or because of his policies) and/or purely provocative rhetoric that is designed to appeal to people's emotions. It is patriotic to be informed with the truth. I do believe most of this hatefulness is because of ignorance and racism. This is very sad for America, but then our Founding Fathers disenfranchised African Americans, women, and the materially poor. Of course, that was 250 years ago. I'm sure most of the haters call themselves Christians, Jesus Christ preached against hypocrisy and greed, and stated, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Racism has no place in the world.
Joyce Vonderkall
12:06 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012
In respoinse to Susan Rochardson. There's that race issue again. If you would read the comments you would see that many of us state that we wouldn't care what color he is, it is in the direction that he is leading this wonderful country that we don't agree on. As far as backing-up our statements, Grace has many links that support what she said. Just some people would rather remain blinded to the truth and believe it is just race when the issues are different from theirs. And, as far as being Christian, yes I am. I believe in loving my neighbor and helping my fellow man, but there is a difference in helping and enabling.
1:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This might be a good time to use the "contact us" on the Kingsville Parade website.
Wayne Monroe
2:02 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Appropriate or not it is notable as an indicator of the anti-Obama sentiment that is out there.
2:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Of course it is. It's existed from the minute he got elected - for numerous reasons including some that have nothing to do with his job performance.
8:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Corey, study slavery in America. There were many horror stories as in every other culture, including India's, Morrocco's, England's, Ivory Coast and competing other African countries..."black" countries. Slavery and the relationship between slaves and American families in the 18th century and the slaves and American Indians is not often stressed. It's always the bad white racist originators and the black slaves and red Indians. Every country has "ghosts". Look around you and "evolve" like your fearless jerk leaders: Barry and Eric Holder and Pelosi and David Axelrod can't stop saying when it fits into their propaganda. Corey, what have YOU written lately that helped found a country...or made sense....Who are YOUR slaves, Corey? Or are YOU slave to some thing, some one...Obama, perhaps....?...utopian socialist ideology....? Sounds like you have no good role models in your life, Corey. Sorry for you. Get a spine....and a soul...and a brain....and direction. Open your lemming eyes and ask yourself what all you have been GIVEN by this country. You need to travel and check out how most of the world lives. It ain't like America. We are the crown jewel for any self-respecting liberty-over.....
Irvin D Johnson
12:22 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
The Democratic Party put him in over his head. Any individual irregardless of race or gender would not be qualified to run a nation with as little practical experience in the private and public sector as what this president has. His practical experience in the private and public sector include as short stint as a Community Planner in Chicago for a reported $12,000.00 a year for around 2 years and then to Harvard Law School. After law school he went to work for a Chicago law firm and in 2003 a fund raiser was thrown by a Chicago businessman in order for Mr. Obama to run for the U.S. Senate. After less than one term as a U. S. Senator he was elected as President. Think about that, this man was thrown into the most important job in the world with less than four years of government experience, and a very limited amount of experience in his chosen field of law. You have to ask, Who is really in charge? This is comparable to taking a 3rd. year office supervisor in a major corporation and promoting them to president of the company. It just plain makes no sense.
2:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
My thought is that they should have been honest. They were expressing there opionion which is covered under freedom of speech and isnt that what we are celebrating on the 4th of July?
What is the difference if the churches are in the parade, should atheists be offended? WHat about the Confederate flag that was being flown in the parade,i dont see anoyone feathers in a bunch over that. The only part i find disgraceful is that the float had to mislead the committe in order to enter the parade. We all know the committee never would have let the float enter otherwise.
And we also know it would not be causing controversy if it was anti republican, it probably would have led the parade!
Something i find disgraceful was the woman standing next to me that was obviously a republican planted there by the elected officials, screaming there names and trying to get the crowd to cheer when the politician walked by. Shouldnt the poitician be doing there own campaigning?
I am sure this will cause new rules to be put in place, which is funny since it will restrict our freedom of speech. I think as long as the float is not rude, suggestive, obscene, or showing violence to anyone it should be considered.
There was nothing innappropriate about the anti Obama float. It did not promote or show violence to anyting. Lets try to be adults about this. Why stop with one float? Maybe the vegetarians were offended by the Chic fil a cow....
Linda B
3:41 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Totally agree and if I were at that parade I would have applauded and cheered. It's funny how those who preach freedom of speech so much are willing to take away the freedom of speech of others when they disagree with the other side. I would like to see this float come down to the Eastern Shore. It would be very popular, you could add O'Malley to the float and there would be a standing ovation.
3:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree with some of what you said. But on the appropriateness of the float... well, I'll put my thoughts in this analogy:
My parents are divorced (and they were very bitter toward each other about it). On my birthday, I would not want them putting up banners bashing each other. I'd just want them to put aside their differences to be with me to celebrate my day.
If they want to bash each other the rest of the time: so be it.
I wouldn't think this to be too much to ask of people who share a love for me; as I wouldn't thing this to be too much to expect of people who share a love for this country.
... just sayin'.
4:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Both agree and disagree with you...and 1) Why do you have to SLAM educated people...it's just something that you have to WORK for and PAY money for...in order to BEGIN to get a chance to get in the door somewhere...and even then no guarantees...is it because you can't SLAM the person for being an idiot? Hmmm... 2) Agree with you for the most part EXCEPT that the MASKS ARE OFFENSIVE and the Dude WAS overly extended in the waistline..3) I LOVE meat, I LOVE BEEF, I eat pork sometimes, LOVE chicken though I think Chick fil a is a bit pricey (still eat there from time to time). Our family hunts and fishes and recycles. 4) It was tacky! 5) I would comment if someone hung Reagan or Bush or was that obviously disrespectful to them...or burned the flag or a Bible. 6) The parade probably already has rules. For security reasons, they want the KKK and other possibly inflammatory groups to register so they can have adequate security and crowd control in the event of riots and/or other civil unrest. I guess those two are fortunate that the wrong crowd didn't take such offense as to get physical with them. Maybe that's why the wore masks? Hmmm....
Paul Amirault
2:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sorry folks, this is not free speech. The organizers of the parade have every right to restrict who participates. I don't care what their political position may be.
You knuckleheads who believe it is okay to criticize Pres. Obama in a parade, I am sure you would also approve of an anti-abortion float showing aborted fetuses to your children too! Or the Westboro Church calling everyone faggots?
Get real!
John Doe
3:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Paul - someone posted there were participants handing out a petition against the gay marriage bill in MD. This must be some kind of parade.
Bill Root
5:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Who were the organizers of the Parade? What were the rules. Was it helter skelter or were there actually rules. Can the Rules be published for us all to see? I may have to change some of my statements if the rules are published. PLEASE SHOW ME THE RULES. Thank you
7:16 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
About free-speech
Yes, our forefather "knuckleheads" have taught us that we have every right to criticize the Prez or any other elected leader. And what better time to do it than the celebrated day that commemorates our forefathers standing up to tyranny.
And your responses, PA, indicate the political party to which you align yourself, so you very much care about the political position expressed.
Perhaps you need to get real, your statements about anti-abortion and people that believe homosexuality is wrong is absurd and points to your liberal ideology.
3:03 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Westboro? Fred Phelps is a Democrat and has run for office multiple times as a Democrat. Sure you want to compare these people to them?
The sort of people who created and support this float would be more likely to be part of the Patriot Riders who want to do the American thing - respond to speech they don't agree with, such as that of Westboro, with more speech.
3:14 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Although Inappropriate on this DAY...VERY well put and point taken...BRAVO...........DOWN WITH This PRESIDENT before him and his wife RUIN this counry further...............
12:30 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Your points become more exaggerated and absurd.
History already bears out the reality of my position but time will fill in the rest of the leftist details that may bring down America and the world, if PC continues.
If you really care and love children, you better hope that those who love freedom and our Constitution succeed.
7 Reasons obama should apologize to the American people. See # 4
1:44 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Grace and Chef are loonies! I betcha Birthers too, right?
John Doe
4:31 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Grace, what points are exaggerated? Who doesn't love/cherish freedom? You seem to get angry when you are wrong. Turn that frown upside down!
3:16 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Although Tasreless and very inapproriate for this celebration.. VERY WELL DONE--BRAVO to the folks that believe this Liberal Dictator is Ruining this COUNTRY FURTHER--I applaud all that where involved...
jake's granni
3:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I thought Bush was disliked, but I continue to be really appalled by the level of hatred directed at the president. Disagree with his policies, but he is not a dictator. For heavens sake, is it no wonder nothing can get accomplished with such vitriol constantly being thrown around.
4:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Agree with Jake's Granni...I think we all need to pray for the people that are so full of hatred and animosity that they have no faith that all things are for the glory of God.
6:33 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
FIFA and CG,
The issue: Did the people on the float have a right to express their politcal views, I answered "yes" and included reliable links to prove my assertions.
In typical "Left wing-dinger" fashion, you didn't have any facts to support your position so you resorted to calling me a name that you mistakenly thought would make me stop in my tracks. Suppose the "race card" was the next best choice. Smile.
Cloward & Piven and Alinsky would be so proud of you! LOL!
Please don't worry about me not smiling, I got a big laugh out of you so badly losing your credibility and the overall debate.
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5.Introduction to "The Roots of Obama's Rage" by Dinesh D'Souza
6.Glenn Beck-Roots Of Obama Rage part1
7.Glenn Beck On OBAMA'S PLAN! :: Selling The U.S.A. INTO COMMUNIST SLAVERY! Get OUT, America!!
3:16 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This story is hardly news! What should be on the FRONT Page is that Republican Governor Christie just passed his third (3rd) balance budget and is battling with the Democrats to give New Jersey residents a 10% Tax cut, to get the economy more competitive! Prior to his election, the Democrats raised TAXES 115 times in eight (8) years, that's once every 25 days! We need someone like Christie in the White House!
Steve Powkeno
3:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The Libs just get it do they . If not taxed and spend there not happy. Great Post
3:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
German taxes 45 to 50+%
plus 19% VAT
France 45 to 75%
+22% VAT Democrats can not wait to see us just like
4:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Good for him...if that's the truth, the WHOLE truth, and NOTHING but the truth and his cuts didn't lead to more economic fallout from loss of state jobs, then I would vote for Gov Christie...
Bill Root
5:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Congratulations Govenor Christie! Keep up the good work! Go! Go! Go!
7:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
What is your definition of a dictator? Some info for starters...
Current List of President Obama's Executive Orders
Three Phases: Infiltration, Crisis, Political System "X"
Beck: Progressive 'Mission Accomplished,' Now on to Phase II — Communism
Paul Napoli
3:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
How can a celebration of free political speech NOT be "family friendly"? The Polls across the country show Romney ahead of Obama.... 65% of the people OPPOSE "Obamacare"... so it would seem to me the float represents the views of the MAJORITY of the people. So who cares if some dopes were "offended"?
7:20 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Anyone who disagrees with this president is a racist! How convenient. Perhaps if re-elected he will solve the homeless problem the way he did healthcare. All homes will be sub-standard and if you won't or can't buy one, you must pay an enormous tax. What a problem solver!!!!!!
9:59 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Um, no they don't. Polls are now showing Obama ahead of Romney, and that as more people become familiar with the Health Care Act, they see more that they like rather than don't like. So this crappy float does NOT represent the majority of the people. The majority of the haters, maybe... And as far as free speech goes, it's their parade. They can set the rules. And these tudballs on the float knew it would not have passed muster if they said "Anti-Obama Float". That's why they lied to get their float in the parade. Gutless conservatives...
Steve Powkeno
3:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
LOL only those who deep down know this is the truth about the Obama's are mad
3:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Spreading the word riding on a manure spreader float, gotta love it.
3:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
At least they were spreading the truth! No one can argue that their message isn't "Spot on"!
charles cetnarowski
3:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Putting this float in the parade is no more distasteful than putting baton weilding Black Panthers in front of a voting sation.
3:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
and not throwing the thugs in Jail
if it were KKK you would never hear the end of it from these same people
9:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
AND then never trying them...like never trying Greg Meeks CD6 NY who took money from the Haiti fund,...or domestic terrorist evil Islamist "Major" Nadal Hussan. Erik Holder and Barry need to rot in hell. Talk about, "boo whooo...you are all so racist...What has 'Bama ever done to you...boo whoo.."1)O Campaigned for a foreign dictator in Kenya while president of the US- illegal, 2) Brought the Muslim Brotherhood into the Whitehouse as if they were legitimate foreign leaders who deserved the honor in 2009!! before Barry & Hillary orchestrated the collapse of the Arab Fall of Egypt & Libya, 3) still has not bn paid back by GM for bailing them out whn they cd hv reorganized but did not bec the unions wd get pissed off, 4) illegally funded donators thru Solyndra, Lightsquared & 8 other solar energy companies who he KNEW were going bankrupt bt poured taxpayer $$ into the projects while orchestrating the Chicago Climate Exchange Barry thot wd b flourishing by now thru Cap&Tax laws which never got thru Congress, 5) Destroyed NASA, 6) outlawed lemonade stand, school bake sales, Big Gulps, salt&trans fats,7) leaked vital info to the ethernet & have jeopardized numerous American lives overseas 2 the pt of foreign countries not even wanting to help us in the war agst terror anymore,8) Sold Syria war planes, 9)sold Egypt tanks before supposedly knowing WHO the rebels were, 9) giving Hamas/ the PA $8. mil "aid"10)put in 2 marxist-loving Supreme Ct justices, 1 who shd hv bn recused, 11)
3:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Whether you think it is tacky or not, they still have the right to express their political opinions.
3:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
That is NOT a Confederate flag and whats more it is not on the float.
you should have gone to History 101
instead of smoking dope in the boy's room
John Doe
4:01 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"smoking dope in the boy's room" - still listening to those Motley Crue tapes, Larry?
4:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Larry, there were old "Confederate soldiers" marching, holding the Confederate flag. I was just waiting for them to burn some darkies next!
7:27 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
The people with the confederate flag were not the same entry. The confederate flag is a part of history, as was the civil war. Why do liberals try to erase the parts of our country's history that assaults their bleeding heart sensibilities? History is history, just as we will tell our Grandchildren about the old Constitution and about when we could choose what we wanted to eat, how we wished to be treated when sick, how we raised our own kids, etc....
John Burkholder
3:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
What about the all too common George W Bush characterizations found throught most liberal public activities? Hanging effigies... lack of intelligence insinuations... impeach GWB... etc.? Let's be honest, this is on the truthful end of such communications.
3:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Interesting, The mask of " President Obama" looks nothing like him, but I suspect the intent was to be insulting. Well, that's perfectly allowable given 'freedom of speech. But, hold onto your hats , before the election is over, anti-Obama people will become more ridiculous in their behavior.
4:39 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
A,the point was to wake up the American people that still would like to think that obama will abide by our Constitution and bring America back to her greatness in his next term, while he has done everything possible to collapse our system in his present term.
Some people would like the American people to think it is ridiculous to fight for freedom, but, personally,I would rather hold onto my hat, knowing that patriots love and respect freedom and the American people, and will overcome PC nonsense . Rather than to hold onto my wallet and everything else not nailed down so obama and the left cannot steal my wallet and all I have worked for in order give it to their minions in the US and abroad.
Why Socialism and Wealth Redistribution Don't Work and Cause MORE Poverty, Inequality, and Injustice
Mark Schneider
3:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
So, you don't believe in the Right to Freedom of Speech
John Doe
4:02 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Mark - the point is it shouldn't be in a 4th of July parade. Freedom of speech- Yes.
Dane Clark
3:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
should've been the real deal not impersonators . I mean isn't spreading the wealth what he said he was going to do?
7:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama Says - Redistribute Wealth Of Whites To Blacks
Barack Obama on Redistribution of Wealth in 2001
9:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yes...Some were so blind as to not do the HOMEWORK to find out WHO ELSE SAID THAT: answer: Karl Marx.... and the EUGENICISTS like Geo bernard Shaw, like Keynes (the leftie socialist economist), Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood who started PP in order to kill black babies so their population wd not flourish...does ANYOE do their holework, and listen to the truth on honest radio, internet, and some tv station? Yeah - Barry said it & stupid people swooned. Barry has ties to mid-east terrorist funding groups (Tony Resko, a middle eastern hack who changed his damn name- sold Barry & Moochelle their house in Chicago while going above the law to separate the plots illegally/not abiding by code) AND also thru David Axelrod...& HillClinton's assistant's Huma's damn Mother. The other commie keywords: "Social Justice"..."Fairness For All"..."Level The Playing Field"....look this CRAP up. We have a COMMUNIST IN THE WHITEHOUSE and we NEED TO GET HIS BUTT OUT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOOK ALL AROUND YOU PEOPLE!!! THIS is not AMERICA !! WHERE are the PRO-GROWTH economic plans? BAILING OUT DOES HARM!!! free-Market principles work...lowering taxes and broadening the tax base. How abt having everyone PAY something, not having only the rich, & the 53% pay taxes...? Barry cannot even speak wihtout a teleprompter to first graders- give me a break, Corey.We are SICK of this pompous ass in the WH. I think blacks realize this along w/many indies & libs & see the truth.SAVE the US.VOTE"R"
Cal Patriot
3:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I believe this is their "Freedom Of Expression" as it is when we look at all of the Bush Bashing we see on TV and other public celebrated events, even to this day. Obama is not eligible to be the president and even more so, not qualified to lead our country. This Muslim piece of crap needs to go to a communist country and excercise his political views. He is an enemy of the state.
Mike Pierce
3:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You forgot to mention that the "antique vehicle" was a manure spreader. I liked the vehicle, but abhor the message. I believe that all political or "issue" messages should be banned from the parade. Otherwise we'll have the anti-women's rights and the anti-cruelty to animals people with big photos on a float. Politicians can march and say "here I am", but that should be the limit.
4:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yes, wouldn't it be terrible if Americans actually express themselves against an oppressive gov't on Independence day! sarcasm. PC nonsense will destroy our freedom if it goes uncontested.
1:35 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Fortunately, you do not get to restrict the rights to free speech of the rest of us. The fourth of July is our Independence Day, commemorating the American people's fight to establish a form of government where (e.g. unless you "cried fire in a theatre") you have the right to voice your opinion. They took that right and voiced their opinion and I'll bet quite a few people approved of it. Good float and without the rubber masks, some might not realize they were talking about the obamas.
Harrison Penrod
3:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I'm confused, Obamas' plan is "spreading the wealth", and what's wrong with Thomas Jefferson? I Haven't heard any liberal complaining about the MSM blasting Romney on the 4th, nor that the president just couldn't stop himself from using the 4th as a campaign platform. The bottom line is, this election is not about party, it is only about "Dependency or Independency". If you're a taker and wish to remain one, you know who you're voting for. If you're a maker, it's" Restore the Republic". Pretty simple.
Michael Raschack
4:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The left is always pushing diversity. In their eyes diversity is the true measure of an enlightened person when in fact it's the complete opposite. What the pushers of diversity don't understand is that true strength comes thru unity. Diversity without unity is nothing more that a bunch of individual groups identifying themselves as such. It's ok to have a multi-racial, diverse population but they have to be under the same umbrella, they have to unit for a common good or they'll perish as a common enemy. Don't cry about Obama getting his due when you said nothing when they were frying Bush day in and day out.
3:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
truth hurts hey liberals when it was bush you dick washers called him hitler when it is the boy king being called hitler welll little liberals are all agased....well liberals bend over and have obama up your ass as deep as he can go
3:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Baltimore is still in America the last time I looked. Being free to express yourself is something that some people just don't get. Agree or not, it's why this country is so great.
Nick P.
3:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I love it. It's free speech at its best! For years, we had to endure jabs at, and mockery of, President Bush. Now the shoe is on the other foot and it's well deserved! Bravo!!!
6:35 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Well-said, NP.
It seems most liberals believe that "Freedom of Speech" should only pertain to liberals.
Chad Shearer
3:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why pray for them ( which is pointless, but that's another discussion ) ? What did they do that you think requires that ? They had an opinion and they expressed it.
Sissy P.
3:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I voted for Obama but WILL DEFINITELY NOT vote for him again. Shame on me for believing his campaign promises!
10:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The whole anti-Bush thing was to try to make everyone hate the Republican party, incl by the main stream media: NBC, ABC, MSNBC, CNN, CBS....Bush was a financial socialist & favored bailing out...WHICH DOES NOT WORK & which BARRY IS DOING ON A GREATER SCALE...Bush was a stupid alcoholic abt the housing bubble started by every progressive Dem & some Repubes pushing for giving mortgages to people who could not afford to pay them bk, & w/no proof of income...You can not convince me Hank Paulsen somehow did not contribute to pulling a fast one along with Alan Greenspan, & the other Goldman-Sachs bankers & the likes of Timmy Taxcheat Geithner & others.
Bush is "so long ago" since a new communist hell began in 2008 under Barry, "The Amateur". From the beginning Barry has lied except that he was going to "fundamentally transform America"...and WHY? Did anyone ask "WHY?" or "HOW?" ..oh no! How voters get so bamboozled. But now it is time to see the past and CORRECT it by voting against him in 2012. DO NOT GET SUCKED IN OR BRIBED BY THIS LIAR-IN-CHIEF who is desperate to get votes as the truth shows thru every day more & more. He stops doing his job & spends MORE of our OUR money on campaign jaunts to lie more & more. It's over Barry. GET OUT Junior, before u get us into another war w/Iran and Syria, & destroy more of the Constitution and the economy. He's such a liar abt job statistics: every Thursday they come out; every Friday they are "adjusted"...Liars...Liars...Propaganda ALL.
6:51 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Sissy P.
I appreciate your candor, it seems many Americans wanted to believe the best about obama but were betrayed.
3:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Considering Obama's total disregard for the constitution, I think that the float, in question, was totally patriotic. If I were to question anyone's patriotism, I would question Obama before I would question the float participants!
7:49 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Absolutely! And it doesn't help that he has run down this country every chance he gets, bows down to brutal dictators (his heros) and his wife is not proud of this country (while she spends fortunes of our money vacationing with 100's of her closest friends in other countries). How much respect have the Obamas shown this country or its people. They are more interested in vacationing, playing golf, holding expensive concerts in the white house and appearing on SNL, talk shows and reality shows. What class!!!
6:54 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Cookie, unlike the left that name calls and misdirects the discussion and picks ridiculous personal fights with people of opposing views, you have the facts at your disposal. You know your stuff!
JuJu Eyeballs
3:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Actually in an Independence day parade this float makes the most sense. Think about it, the 4th of July is a day we celebrate our freedom (FREEDOMS) i.e freedom of speech. To ban this float would have been disgraceful and un-American (this is what would have happened if they had let the committee know in advance.) Its a sad day when you have to sneak into a freedoms day parade a float celebrating those very freedoms. As for "in bad taste" it all depends on who you ask.
My random acts of free thought continue.
adrian christie
3:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree, and I believe that Obama did say something about "spreading the wealth'. Also, it is appropriate to quote from Thomas Jefferson on Independence Day, a great man who help to establish the freedoms that we take for granted- a quote from him should not be discounted because he had slaves, almost every wealthy landowner in those days had them.
11:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
President Kennedy, a fiscally conservative Democrat, truly cared about the mentally and truly physically handicapped (not those who cry "my back hurts" so they can live off the rest of the country), the elderly and children, those a civilized society must care for & provide for. JFK said: "everyone deserves a hand UP; no one deserves a handout". Thomas Jefferson said: Governments are established only to protect its citizens, their rights, and their properties; what harm does it me if my neighbor declares their is no god or twenty gods?". And finally, "governments who make peaceful resolution impossible, make violent revolution inevitable". Great float.
11:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I can't believe I wrote "their is no god" instead of "there is no god". Tired, had minor surgery done this afternoon and must be still a little loopy from anesthesia.
myaaa alsoo
3:33 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama has killed America as we used to know it..so good for them..
Cate Anderson
3:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It was tacky plus entering under false pretenses. A little bit gutless if you ask me. If you're going to take a stand, don't hide behind masks.
6:43 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Double-standard Alert!
Brave, like the Dems writing and/or passing legislation after all the Reps went home and behind closed doors?
Some examples of Dem bravery ( sarcasm) follow:
1.Barack Obama signed HR 347 into law behind closed doors – in secret – with no fanfare and minimal attention from the mainstream media. With a stroke of a pen, our First Amendment Rights were Legislated Away!
2.Obama admin wants more secrecy
3.Did the Obama Administration 'Buy' Votes to Pass Unpopular Legislation?
4.Current List of President Obama's Executive Orders
dan crabtree
3:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
hummm yet not a peep from the left on the anti-bush floats in tacomas parade during the bush presidency..odd indeed..
adrian christie
3:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I believe that Obama did say something about "spreading the wealth'. Also, it is appropriate to quote from Thomas Jefferson on Independence Day, a great man who help to establish the freedoms that we take for granted- a quote from him should not be discounted because he had slaves, almost every wealthy landowner in those days had them.
Trisha Lynn Dragon
3:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The purpose of community events and parades is just that. Community. They city spends funds to get their citizens out and about and build good will and a sense of loyalty and ownership. A tight community is one that prospers and thrives. Certain themes and topics are divisive and are rightly excluded from these events, not to stifle speech but elevate the people in the community. That doesn't necessarily mean NO POLITICS though.
Supporting a candidate isn't divisive, agressive or intrusive if done with respect. "YAY we like Romney!!" (well, others do. I dislike him greatly but you catch my drift), is not the same as a bunch of lying cowards taking a dump on the man who holds OUR country's highest office. I don't have to like Romney for me to enjoy and bond with those who do.
They don't even have the courage of their own "convictions". Nothing but lies and hiding. Disgusting and pathetic IMO.
Sissy P.
3:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I thought he was going to bring our country together, Instead, he is tearing it apart,
A J Hawkins
3:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The repubs are the ones who are constantly spewing hate and tearing this country apart, you are totally confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!
George Fortner
3:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Your right sissy with the exception of "never bringing our country together"
4:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Beck: Progressive 'Mission Accomplished,' Now on to Phase II — Communism
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Sheryl Warr
5:03 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Don't you understand that we had 8years of Ex-Pres. Bush???? What makes you think the mess we are in can be fixed in 4 years??? President Obama deserves just as much time to bring about change as it took the last president to mess things up! The problem just may be that our country has had too much freedom-of speech and everything else. As you can see people are getting away with doing and saying whatever they want at anyone's cost! That's what has brought about hatred, disrespect and a lack of thinking with a sound mind! This country is acting like spoiled brats! Just because some people can't have it thier way-they start whinning, crying, b---cthing about any and every little thing they can think of. President Obama is NOT the one who is tearing this country apart, it's people like the ones writing ridiculous comments here and hiding behing masks that are causing civil unrest.
6:57 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
It seems many well-meaning Americans got pulled into obama's lies, Sissy. Hopefully they are like you and learned the error of their ways and will help vote him out of office.
George Fortner
3:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Since "Obama the deceiver" got elected, the price of food,gas and don't forget "COTTON" rose.
6:54 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
SW, if obama couldn't supposedly fix what ailed America in 4 years, he sure can't do it with 4 more years.
Wake up!
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2.Barack Obama George Soros Collapsing America 2012 Economic Collapse
3.The Collapse of America
4.Dinesh D'souza - The Roots of Obama's Rage - pt 1
5.Dinesh D'Souza - The Facts About Obama's Dreams From My Father, Glenn Beck
6.Beck: Progressive 'Mission Accomplished,' Now on to Phase II — Communism
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8.Glenn Beck, 7.27.2010: Weather Underground Then And Now; The Plan, Part 1
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3:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thomas Jefferson one of the Great Presidents of all time top 5
Barack H. "Kardashian" Obama in the list of all time worst bottom 5
6:58 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
You are right Larry, ignore, CG.
CG is belligerent and has no facts to back up the liberal position.
John Doe
9:51 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Grace - belligerant? liberal position? - hardly. The point of this issue is not Republican or Democrat, it is about a 4th of July parade. If the people doing the float thought it was ok, then why didn't they say that up front. If is is because it would have been denied, then take it up with the people who organized the parade.
3:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Congratulations Baltimore County, MD for winning the morons of the year award as well as for ignorance and classless behavior.
Sandra James
4:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Who knew where the persons aboard the float were from? Baltimore? Maybe, maybe not. I visited Baltimore on Sailabration and had a great time there and people (from every walk of life was represented I observed) were having a great time at the harbor. I dont feel this float reflects "Baltimore". There are folks around the USA who would like nothing more than to vote him out of office. Dont bash Baltimore.
3:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thhis is frickin hilarious! The libs are just pissed they didn't think of it first! It would be even funnier if it was done in Baltimore! What would they do throw eggs at the them? Wouldn't that be an assault? Oh I forgot that conservatives are violent, not the left that wouldn't happen
4:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
K, you are so right! Love it! And am so proud of Conservative Patriots not succumbing to more PC oppressive nonsense.
sam price
3:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
how low can people go, (1) ignorant the racist COWARDS on the float ,show your face kids that is what they are . I don't care which side of the fence they're on, a family parade has no place for that. And this act was just distasteful. disgusting.
< sam>
4:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
A half black man was elected as Prez of the US. if the country were filled with hateful racist, he would never have gotten into office. Get over it!
I was wondering when the stupid "race" card would come out in this conversation as we all know that when all else fails and you ( left-leaners) have no logical stance they attribute the cause of the action of attitude, as racist. Makes us all laugh now.
You might want to learn what true Cowards are like by reading Glenn Becks new book entitled "Cowards".
A Call To Arms For White People Of Truth
Sandra James
4:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
<not sure to hand sammy a wet one or a diaper> just saying
Enzio Di Lapi
3:44 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I dislike Obama not because he is black, I would have gladly voted for Colin Powel.
I dislike Obama for what he has done to this country in the last three years.
As for the float, hey its how most amertican's feel and find nothing racial about it.
fairfield newcomer
3:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You should state that this is your opinion, when you say that most Americans feel animosity towards Obama you are speaking for a minority, you may not want to accept that but read the numbers. Your statement regarding race is a load of bunk, you wouldn't vote for Powell either, get over the 2008 election along with the rest of the sore losers, it's over and done.
mike wheeler
4:10 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree Enzio, he has not offered his records from coollege which are suspect to his application as a foreign person ...not that it matter s but if he did ...he LIED which he has lied about many things...no new tax for the middle class, shovel ready jobs , the clunkers bail out should have been for US cars only !!!! WTH ?
4:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
E, you don't have to defend your position, you sound like a reasonable man that loves our country. The left just uses the race, religion or class card to divide us and stop the real discussion from occurring.
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George Fortner
3:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Looks Likes like this web site doesn't like what I have said,because they still are hesitant to approve my believes.(probably LIBERALS too)
fairfield newcomer
3:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Stupid, it's your offensive comments keep you off the site.
JuJu Eyeballs
4:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
George, I have read numerous comments here, and it does not look like anyone's opinion is refused. Read the posts, its how they are written. Though I see your point about certain words causing a post to be banned (a freedom), I don't see a reason your opinion cannot be posted. Grab a thesaurus or use an online one, clarify your point and post it. Everyone's opinion matters.
Darry Coppock
3:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why is it that when protestors disrupt the funeral of a fallen war hero, the same people that complain about this, were saying things like "Freedom of speech" and "It's their rights"? But one float at a parade that criticizes this President is frowned upon? I know I'm going to get some hate mail for this, but George Bush had a bunch of negative, public things done to him and the same people complaining about this cheered them on. This float, though there might have been a better venue for it, shows how the same people that cheer on disgusting behavior for one party, complain when it is done to them. That being said, a funeral is not a place for a protest, because it infringes on the rights of the family to mourn, therefore the argument that it is within their rights to protest is wrong, and the act is therefore illegal under U.S. laws. It is only your right if it does not infringe on the rights of others. Unfortunately, it also means that the people's rights at this parade were infringed upon, and therefore this was illegal. However, if you don't punish one, you can't punish the other. This is something that people need to come together on, and stop behavior such as this as one, not by party. I am a Conservative, but I get constant Liberal hate mail because I don't see things their way, get over it and grow up.
4:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Your points are well-stated, Darry Coppock.
Liberal used to mean open-minded.
Now it means that liberals and those with leftist philosophy feel that only THEY should have freedom of expression and speech and all else must succumb to their agenda or be guilty of some trumped up ridiculous personal flaw.
See Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals"
See Cloward and Piven
4:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Interesting, no comments to this post. I recall that and thanks for pointing it out.
3:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Chairman of the parade committee,said this float just showed up and we couldn't do anything about it .Another way of saying,"we just don't have the guts ".How easy is it to hide a manure spreader in a crowd of people and not see it ?
3:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I read the posts and it is sad, typical at some level, pathetic on others. Obama holds the office of a leader but fails to accomplish that one very simple task...leading. It is because of him that our freedoms and independence are now less evident and quickly slipping away. It is always appropriate to challenge anyone who jeopardizes or threatens what has made this country great, regardless of their occupation...in this case it is completely appropriate because of the occupation. His record, his own words, his associations, his admittance to ideologies that degrade and tear at the fabric of america are all testaments to who this man truly is. His job title does not preclude or excuse him from scrutiny or criticism and I for one applaud anyone who has the courage to stand against such a deplorable excuse for a president. You earn respect, you don't automatically obtain it simply by taking an oath, an oath by the way that he has broken repeatedly. What is disgusting and dispicaple isn't what has happened in a parade, but that there are those mindless followers who are more concerned about people voicing their american right to free speech on a day when freedom and the lives lost protecting and defending it are celebrated and less concerned about the disgusting and dispicable acts perpetrated against america by the its president. Obama will receive every deserved criticism, and on election day he will be removed from office and remembered for being simply...inept.
fairfield newcomer
4:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The President has an obstructionist congress that lets almost nothing happen and then points the finger about things not happening.
11:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama had a Dem majority in both Houses of Congress for almost two years and all he did was use that time to rush his obamacare through behind closed doors. All conservatives of both parties can do now is stall him until he's out of office, hopefully Jan 21, 2013. I don't trust him until he's actually OUT of the White House. He possibly will do dumber things between 11-4-2012 & 1-21-2013 if he loses the election. He scares me because IMO he despises America & most Americans.
A J Hawkins
3:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It doesn't look like a float, looks like a cart. When it was discovered, why wasn't it pulled out of the line-up? This was purely intentional as it was a Repub parade. They are just covering their behinds with the "I didn't know" line!
George Fortner
3:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
since" OBAMA THE DECEIVER" got elected, the price of gas,food and not to forget cotton has gone up.
fairfield newcomer
3:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And during Bush II the price of stocks and houses tanked, check your portfolio, (in your case your stash of baseball cards) and you trailer, they went down at least 30% with the Bush II crash.
Julie Philips
4:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It going to takes years and many more presidents to undo what your boy, George W. Bush did to this country. No one could have stopped the runaway train cause by GW. I'm amazed we have the small impovements we do have. Get real and put blame where it belongs. The "great deceiver"? Now, I'm laughing.
melvin smith
4:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Perfect example of ignorance...Presidents have no control over gas...check your facts before expressing your hatred thoughts.
james davas
4:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yes food prices have shot up but do you hear anything about it on the liberal news, No because they are campaigning for obama.
3:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
That is NOT a Confederate flag and whats more it is not on the float.
you should have gone to History 101
instead of smoking in the boy's room
Gayl Elliott
3:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And this ignorant display is supposed to convince me to vote for a Republican???
I'm still waiting to hear something intelligent from the Republican Party. I'm not impressed... Thank God Democrats refuse to stoop to that level. When are you guys going to wake up? Is all you can do is ridicule the President and promote mockery? What an insult to the educated voters in this country!
melvin smith
4:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
these folks have a problem with anyone with intelligence.
4:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
are you for real
Bush masks far worse
vile hate speech beyond the pale
and Democrats do not stoop to that level...... You invented the gutter ....10, 9, 8 7, 6, 5,4, 3, 2, 1,
please what planet are you from?
jake's granni
3:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
When is the civility going to return in this country? Bush was really disliked, but the vocal opposition to him was pretty much confined to average people and not visible elected public officials. The vitriolic comments directed at this president, are not from just the people, but sheriffs, judges, and congressmen. Officials who should understand to get things done, we have to compromise and work together. Insult accomplishes nothing.
melvin smith
4:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Civility would return when we can educate people to think for themselves.
1:00 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
It seems the left always brings up the issue of civility when it benefits them but they as a group have proven themselves to be arrogant, condescending and oppressive. And nothing close to being civil.
About compromise.
Leftist language that means the left believes that all groups must succumb to anti-constitutional agenda. There must be no compromise when it comes to our freedom.
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3:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You can see by some of the comments that racism is alive and well. It doesn't matter that President Obama won; their main concern is that he is black. If President Obama were white, you wouldn't see half of the comments that are listed. President Bush ran this country into the ground but the racist are fine with that. So many haters.
President Obama, four more years!!!
Paul Napoli
4:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If you think Bush ran us into the ground, could you PLEASE define what it is when Obama has spent 4X as much? Would you like to comment on all his broken campaign promises too? Are you ready to discuss facts, or are you just repeating the El Toro Poo Poo you heard on MSNBC?
james davas
4:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Four more years of obama and the country will be bankrupt.
5:02 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
17 trillion in debt under this socialist, Marxist president. Who ran it into the ground? It's not about race! His policies are running this once great country into the ground as in Europe.
Joyce Vonderkall
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why does everything always have to come down to race and being racest? If our president was white I would feel the same way about his leadership, his color has nothing to do with this. And with the masks; they weren't hiding behind them, it is part of the float. The masks weren't nasty, they look just like them. I thought the float showed humor and I and the people I was with got a kick out of them using a manure spreader. It took thought and a good sense of humor to come up with that. I liked it!. What is this about a family parade? What, did this scare the children and cause them to be upset? It was good and I give them thumbs up!! People - lighten up. It was a great parade and this float didn't do anything to change that. God bless American! Joyce
7:08 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Nonsense, Candi, stop playing the "race" card, it's pathetic and no-one is buying it.
A link that will better help you understand the criminal you are defending.
3:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Romney, Karl Rove and Romney's former employees who now head up PACS will stop at nothing to get FLip Flop into the White House. Obama is the most honest, brightest and greatest President we have had in decades. Apart from Romneycare, Romney has done nothing for the middle class in his life. And Scott Brown in in Romney's pocket as well as the Koch Brothere/Karl Rove. Brown is their puppet who can be used to appear bi-partisan.
9:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No matter how hard the haters try to destroy President Obama, he comes back stronger. I wonder what type of float they will use when he win. Yes, people reap what they so. Joyce I wonder why a float about Romeny did not accidently get into the Parade if it is not about race?
3:22 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Shadow needs an education before entering an intellectual debate. After the first few errors of words my 8-year old knows, I gave up. Perhaps that's why he's for Obama. Under him, Shadow will soon be a mental giant compared to our poor kids in the public (propaganda ridden) schools!
7:08 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
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3:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh give me a Break on being a family day so I guess with most of you people the other 364 days of the year isn't a family day, also this 1 day for america to be undevided what is wrong with the other 364 days of being devided thats ok?
3:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
How could anybody call this " Racist"? What could anybody find racist about this?
Paul Napoli
4:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
EWS.. it has to be called "racial" because that's the only retort that the Liberal Left have to make. If they discussed RECORD or FACTS instead of making personal attacks... they know they'd be laying on the ground twitching in utter defeat.
I'd LOVE to go toe to toe with someone about the RECORD of Obama... they'd leave with their tails between their legs.
7:09 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
EWS, the gig is up, the left calls it "racist" so that anyone with dissenting views will back off and not express themselves.
Julie Philips
4:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This makes me angry. Where is our sense of right and wrong? There is a time and place for everything. To disrespect the President of the United States in this way, is WRONG. Wasn't there anyone that reviewed those floats before they went down the street? Shame on them, and the town, for letting it keep going down the street.
10:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
you better wake up and look what this so called president is doing to our great country
4:03 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Holy cow, what happened to this thread? it just exploded.
melvin smith
4:03 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
People use "free speech" to hide behind the "hate" that manifests in the heart.Those who use the bible conveniently to score political points are missing the main point which is, Love your brother as yourself.Hate and greed will not get us anywhere except being considered a 4th world country.Unless we can sit down and compromise in a mature way, we will be the butt of jokes to the world.A country of so much with so little common sense...my way or the highway attitude.It is not surprising to see where we rank in education with the rest of the world.Where is the love?....it wins over hate all the time.
7:19 am on Saturday, July 7, 2012
The Bible does not prohibit Christians from speaking out against evil; but rather, not speaking evil.
Proverb 28:15, "As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people."
Proverb 29:12, "If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked."
Romans 13 plainly speaks about obeying good government . . .
Romans 13:3, "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same."
So what about rulers who are a terror? What about naked body scanners? What about taking American's guns away? What about forced vaccinations? What about the 23.7 trillion stolen dollars by the Federal Reserve? Our money is being confiscated and given to abortionists, Communists and homosexuals. Are you ok with that? Only a fool would teach that Christians ought to bow down and tolerate tyranny, abuse and corruption.
Wake up, Melvin Smith!
Speak Evil of No Man?
James Greener
4:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
That is Great! Stop with the hands off Obama he get what every President got when he was disliked. P.S. Did it win best on show
aboona joe
4:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float? No problem. The two racists on the side? The Problem! Why nothing about THAT in the article? Strange; very, very strange!
4:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I am a registered republican... I do think that this was in poor taste. This was supposed to be an American Family Holiday... This was not the proper place to make a statement.
james davas
4:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You are a rino and that's the problem, it's time to speak up anywhere and anyhow against this clueless president and his government.
4:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Deal with it, Obama sucks, needs to go! Nothing illegal happened. Thats what you guys get for electing him in the first place.
10:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree with you ,he needs to go back to his home town, kenya
4:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And--It's still ok to run all the trash talking political commericials on July 4th?? If it were ANTI anyone else nobody would care. They only confirm what everyone (not on public assistance) is thinking.
Sherry Connors
4:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
People need to have a "rude " awakening as to the obama agenda. He wants a socialist country with him as part of the ruling gentry. He has taken the US down in so many ways. We still have freedom of speech. So does he..... But he lies a lot. We need to get rid of this anti-American before he destroy this country.
Dawna Taylor
4:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Someone mentioned the lack of respect for our President. Has it sunk in that this president does not respect American citizens? If he did, our laws would not waiver, our borders would be better protected and our rights and constitution would not be thrown in the shredder! I'm sorry folks but this man does not deserve respect. Respect is earned. I have seen far worse on social medias and the Huffington Post for that matter, about Obama, and trust me, this float was not disrespectful or inappropriate, it was an opportunity to voice an opinion. No bad language or names, no ugly gestures. Many people are angry with the direction of this country and if you cannot stand up for what is true in your hearts, we have some real issues in our society. If you want to know something disgusting I've seen? is when these protesters were burning our flags and waving the Mexican flag, all the while, the Americans have helped them more than their own country, so think about that one.
4:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Mr. Obama isn't just a "politician." He's the President of the United States. As such, whether you like him or not - agree with him or not - he is still to be respected. As much as I think George Bush is the worst, most un-American president we've ever had, I never treated him withy any disrespect and never condoned anyone else doing so.
Wrong Lizzy Obama does not have to be respected it does not say that nowhere in any legal Document. It does say in a few Legal Documents the the Office Of the President Has to be Respected.
Haywood Jablomie
4:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well, THERE'S your problem. You're too media-brainwashed to comprehend that OBAMA is the worst, most un-American president that we've ever had.
Bill Root
4:10 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
States rights are a thing of the past. Ever wonder what it would be like if the South had won the war????
Haywood Jablomie
4:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Yes, DAMN that pesky Constitution for making states' rights more important than the left's beloved federal government! The left wants states' rights, AND the Constitution that contains it, to be "things of the past."
Sandy Moore
4:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh my GOD! We have de-evolved. It is my childhood all over again, in Alabama, in the 60's. I'm living in hell all over again. God have mercy on us all! Some people never learn. I'm ashamed to be American right now.
Haywood Jablomie
4:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And patriotic Americans are ashamed to have you here. I'm sure that there's some Marxist worker's paradise that would suit you better.
The fewer leftwing race-baiters like you, the better our nation will be.
Dawna Taylor
4:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And one more thing, the sign that was posted on the float had some meaning behind it. For those of you that don't get it, have someone explain it to you. Not one personal smear remark was made, displayed or quoted on that float. I thought it was effective and delivered a very noble message to the Americans. So get over yourselves. And...if his intentions were transparent, he wouldn't have to do things in the fashion he has, so think before you speak.
Sandy Moore
4:14 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This is NOT freedom of speech. This is in your face hate speech. It is racism!
Haywood Jablomie
4:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Ah HAHAHAHA!! I love it when the brainless Obamites play the race card! It shows that they have nothing intelligent to say.
1:14 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Sandy,are you referring to Fred's comment or about the people that had the float expressing their displeasure with obama?
james davas
4:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I don't care if he's black, white, yellow, orange or pink he's clueless.
Haywood Jablomie
4:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Ah HAHAHAHA!! I love it when the brainless Obamites play the race card! It shows that they have nothing intelligent to say.
1:37 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Frank and James,
It is ironic that we don't care what race obama is and we are only evaluating him on his job performance and we deem his anti-American agenda dangerous to our country.
Yes, As Many As 95% African Americans Voted for Obama. And they did in fact vote "Race over Reason". So who behaved in a racist manner? Racism is all about attributing qualities to a person based solely on the color of their skin.
Why blacks voted for obama?
Stupid Obama Voters
Your Higher Taxes pay for My healthcare thanks President Obama Healthcare Reform - GloZell
Obama's mic left on. "Americans are just stupid" .Says they should shut up and obey him.
However, we can not change the past and the lapses of judgement of people that voted for obama based on obama race. It is time for Americans of all races, religions and socioeconomic groups to join hands and fight for freedom and our Constitution. Support those, Patriots, like the people in the parade with the anti-obama float.
Darry Coppock
3:56 am on Monday, July 9, 2012
I really hate to tell you guys, but Obama is not black, he is half black half white, and both his black and white lineage are equally destroying our rights. I don't care what color the President is, as long as he defends our rights, not what he wants to force on us. I get so sick of hearing "racism" about this President.
Joanne Walker
4:16 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
July 4 is one day when we should forget our differences and celebrate being Americans. Politicians dressed in red white and blue is political, but not tasteless. We have freedom of speech,but one would hope people could maintain a little class. The masks and the deception about the nature of the float was not freedom of speech-it was cowardly and tasteless..I expect burning crosses next.
1:47 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Leftist hogwash, JW.
Race card, politics have no validity.
If the leftist agenda is fully installed we may never be able to celebrate another 4th of July.
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TB Player
4:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Lets play Devils Advocate. Did they LIE on their application, or just omit information? Remember Shannon Faulkner? She is the girl who "omitted" her sex as female on her application to The Citadel. (She washed out almost immediately)... That was ok... Next, what is wrong with a political float that isnt "For" someone? Are only Candidates and Incumbents allowed to use the First Amendment in a parade? Lastly, it must not have been too out-of-touch with the community, as it was not removed, and allowed to proceed... Sometime ya gotta buck the Status Quo...
Sandy Moore
4:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This is disrespecting the office of the presidency. This is disrespecting another human being in the most vile way.
Haywood Jablomie
4:49 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You mean like you liberals did with your vile lies and hateful smears of Sarah Palin?
2:02 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Respect for the American People - AWOL in the Obama Presidency
Wake up, Sandy Moore.
obama deserves the same respect given to dictators, past and present.
Obama Disrespects US Flag Law
Michelle Obama's "All this for a damn flag" shown at three different speeds
Obama's mic left on. "Americans are just stupid" .Says they should shut up and obey him.
Jon Voight tells the truth about Obama. Wake up America.
4:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And all you Obama fans, what happen to not raising taxes? What is Obama care? A TAX
4:33 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh so you are against paying taxes? You unAmerican fool. Leave the country then!
11:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
No Britney, most of us are not against paying fair taxes that our elected representative vote in; Obama swore up, down, & sideways that obamacare would lower costs (impossible) and that the mandate WAS NOT A TAX. Then white house lawyers argued to the Supreme Court that because it was to be administered by the IRS with penalties for not paying thatit WAS A TAX. The Supreme Court agreed it was a tax. Obama lied in our faces.
2:04 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
You are so right, Brian!
13 Ways Obamacare Will Ruin Your Life
Red Dolphin
2:59 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Carnival !? we have a three ring circus right here ga ga ga ga
2n point: to Tom I , everything is rascist to people like you,,,,,,,,,,,,was Al Jolson racists? 3rd point, I with Larry !!! How 'bout cha' LARRRYYY!!!!!!
4:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It is easy to spread others wealth! Obama never had a job to gain wealth, He was a COMMUNITY ORGANIZER......is that a job?
james davas
4:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
He swindled money from being a community organizer so he did get paid in a round about way. But no that's still not a job.
Jonathan Wright
4:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
They had a float down in LaGrange, Texas a couple years ago with the Obama's in bed of a old John Deere manure spreader, I heard it was a big hit. People have to take things in stride. The libbies get their "Panties in a wad" or their nose "Bent" over silly things. I always said everytime I saw a manure spreader that it was a Bill Clinton microphone.
Haywood Jablomie
4:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Liberals are the most hateful and spiteful people on the planet! They spread the most hateful lies about George W. Bush. They smeared and attacked Sarah Palin's entire family. But let anyone even parody their beloved Messiah and they're ready to lop off heads.
Dawna Taylor
4:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh come on people, we are way pass the race card crap! Look, Allen West is 100% black and I hope the hell he gets in office! I do not care if Obama was pink with purple polka dots and did an exceptional job, it would not matter to me. If anyone is racially partial or prejudice, it is yours truly himself. Read his book Audacity of Hope and find out for yourselves. This is so old school and hooey!
2:10 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
We all know that obama is a racist. And he wants to divide and conquer us by getting the races, socioeconomic groups and religious groups fighting against one another.
Obama's Comments Stirs Racial Strife
e. ball
4:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama groupies, e.g., MoveOn.org, regularily made signs w/Bush shown on a poster w/a bullet hole in his head. These hypocrites didn't mind that. No Democrats complained of this.
2:11 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
You are 100% right, e. ball. Typical liberal PC nonsense. They can dish it out but they sure can't take it.
Myron Bolatare
4:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It is the media that doesn't want to hurt obama's feelings. The Thomas Jefferson quote is now considered offensive by today's standards.
2:12 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
If it's PC than we should post it everywhere and memorize it ! smile.
4:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I personally feel that the float was in bad taste. I am a republican and proud of it, but there is a time and a place for everything. I personally believe we (our fellow Americans) are feeling, scared, and uncertain of where our country is heading, This type of thing(the float) was bound to happen, unfortunatley it was done on our countrys' birthday.
We need to stop pointing the fingers at each other and fix the problems.There are too many issues that need to be resolved, fixed and changed, Our forefathers would be ashamed on how our country has gone to pot. We need to start looking at the big picture. If our officials (both Republlican and Democrats) can't play nicely and achieve a positive solution then we need to clean the slate get rid of them all,and start over. The politicans need to remember this line "We The People!"
In closing I would like to Thank all of our military that has fought in the past, present and future for allowing our country to be safe and free.
james davas
4:39 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I have met a lot of Republicans and lady you are no Republican.
5:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
James Davas
I am a republican I just won't belittle myself with the stupidity that you may want to hear. I don't believe in giving other coutries our hard earned money when they won't help themselves, I don't believe in welfare for people that have been on it for years, I do believe in honesty, intergreity . I am a buiness owner that has suffered and survived this god awful greed fiilled country, but I am surviving without help from the government(which by the way I probably wouldnt qualify for hand outs) but I do believe in our country and I am a republican.
Oh by this way is this what you wanted to hear
Larry R
4:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
All I hear from you right wingnuts is that you don't like what this president has done to the country in the past three years. Can you please tell us what he has done? All of you righties that are so pissed about "Obamacare", have you had a child or brother or sister that has had a chronic disease and can't get health insurance?
4:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well he has managed to weaken America. Socialist governments rarely work out well. Just look at Europe. They are going bankrupt.
And yes, I have a child with a heart condition that can't get health insurance. Still I am totally against the government, regardless of who is running it, to handle health care. They never do anything efficiently. Too much costly red tape.
melvin smith
5:16 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
2:33 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Larry R.
Free health care? Not all all. You will be forced to pay for H.Care that the go'vt will decide if you get. Look up eugenics, LR.
The unfortunate past about your ignorance is that the rest of us may very well end up losing our freedom and country because of people, like you.
For starters:
What has obama done?
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4:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If this redneck, inbred hillbilly parade chooses to be a free-for-all, I'm already putting together my float for next year! It will be titled "F**k Patrioitism! I Do Not Support the Troops!" where my friends and I will stand on the float, burning the American flag and playing this video over and over - http://youtu.be/E0XKcqdjle4
My other float will be titled "Your God is a Fairy Tale, The Bible is Fictional BS and You Are a Mindless Retard for Believing."
5:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Even this crap has to be protected if you can not say what you will
then none of us are free
I disagree with you and your mind set..... but will protect you right to be as dumb as you want
2:36 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
You don't have to do the absurd things you mentioned Britney, obama and the left have effectively done the absurd things to our precious, America. Wake-up!
charlie jackson
4:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
the float is beautiful and 100% accurate. the designers deserve 1st place. the thing about it is that the right wing liberals cannot stand the truth or understand the truth.
4:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Once you consider the source/place where this happen you will understand ignorance. Wonder what "they" will do when President Obama is re-elected. American was always full of hatred and ignorance...nothing has changed.
Sandy Moore
4:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh my God! In less than a few minutes 30 people responded to my post. I'm sure most of them are racists. I'm just so sad for our country. I will run to vote for President Obama. YOU ALL MAKE ME SICK! IT IS SO SAD! I'm just shocked with what I see. Many of you call yourself Christians too.
4:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Race has nothing to do with it............
Incompetence and inexperience is what it is about.....
Condi Rice, Colin Powell Republicans and Rev. Martin Luther King also they learned to read
james davas
4:49 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You saying you will vote for obama made me laugh, you must like high gas and food prices, you must like the high unemployment, you must like the lies about fast and furious you must like the government forcing you to buy things.
4:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
WHO STOOD IN THE SCHOOL HOUSE DOORS OF Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Mississippi and Florida democrats and who force those states at the point of bayonets to let them attend REPUBLICANS...........
2:47 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Yes, naoj, and the hatred and ignorance has been perpetrated on obama and his leftist minions onto the American people.
And Sandy Moore, it's easy for you to call people racist when you cannot intelligently debate the issue being discussed. And you probably call your-self a Christian? More PC nonsense. If obama wins the elections, it will be too bad that you alone cannot suffer the consequences of your decision to vote for obama instead of making the rest of us suffer with you. And perhaps contributing to the loss of our precious, America.
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4:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The level of ignorance and overall stupidity up here in this hick town is really amazing. It's like being in a deep Southern state 60 years ago.
james davas
4:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why because people don't agree with the terrible way obama is running the country.
Myron Bolatare
4:40 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Your post regarding my opinions are truly out of touch with real Americans. If you so state that we should be ashamed of our great nation. The USA then please witout wasting sensible people's time and the free air we breathe in America...then please MOVE out of my country. Now go to your room until you can join the adults for dessert.
4:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh Myron, you silly dolt. Respect my freedom of speech or silence yourself. Now excuse me while I go burn the American flag and preach to churchgoers how the Bible is a fictional lie and their God is a fairy tale.
5:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I feel sorry for you. Trying to make them believe the truth and facts is like trying to get water out of concrete. My grandmother always said, "Leave a fool where you find him because you'll never be able to change his mindset." I wonder if racist people really believe they will go to heaven....a racist, divided heaven???? Maybe they think that people of color will be on the ....other side of heaven....??? Racists truly believe in the God they serve....because their churches are full on Sunday. Go figure. What will they do with all that hate???
2:49 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
The warn out "race card" ain't cutting it here.
You call people names Britney S. because you cannot discuss the issue at hand.
james davas
4:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The people in this country are getting tired of the un-American way it's being run by the president. This was great, lets keep it up.
4:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Correct, we were tired of the way that Southern hillbilly sent us into a country to invade it, knowing damn well it had nothing to do with 9/11. Then cost us 10's of THOUSANDS of American lives, as well as civilian lives and sent this country into a tailspin financially and caused the entire world to hate us. Sorry, we are not #1. We are a disgrace and should be ashamed of this country.
wayne walls
4:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Being an old farm boy, I immediately caught the implied meaning of the float. To me,
it was meant as someones humorous view as to how Obama is handling the presidency. As to the political correctness of the implied message, the freedom of
speech is one of the rights we enjoy in the United States. The message may be funny to some people, offensive to others. Let the people viewing the float decide
what effect is has on them, but let each person make up their own mind.
Sandy Moore
4:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Don't send me anymore responses. I have never had over 30 responses in a few minutes on anything I've posted before. This is so unreal. Did the entire KKK community email me with a response? This is just crazy. I'm white too. I've got to go vomit now. I'm just sick to my stomach and sad.
4:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sandy, no one is replying directly to your post. You are getting email alerts on the entire discussion because you allowed the box that says "email me updates on this conversation" to be checked. I believe you can unsubscribe.
2:54 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
None of us are KKK members,Sandy Moore, we just believe that the Conservative point of view is allowed to be expressed. Simple as that.
I am sad for you, as it seems you are probably a decent person that has bought the obama propaganda that says anyone that doesn't agree with obama is a racist or some other equally contrived personal flaw.
4:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
A few observations:
The stated theme for the 2012 Kingsville parade was : "From Sea to Shining Sea, We Celebrate Freedom" I would hope that those sponsoring the parade - the Greater Kingsville Civic Association, Inc. and the Kingsville Volunteer Fire Company - understand that one of those freedoms being celebrated is the "freedom of speech."
This holds true for the thousands of viewers who enjoyed the parade. And for those who complain about this particular expression of free speech, I would suggest that you really don't understand the concept of the freedoms granted to us by our Constitution.
And in the FWIW department, below is a link to the parade entry form. No where in that form is any mention of a requirement to specify if a parade entry would be political in nature. Just sayin'…….. http://www.kingsvilleparade.org/entry.htm
4:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
That's right Michael. FREEDOM OF SPEECH!! I'm all for it. In fact, if this redneck, inbred hillbilly parade chooses to be a free-for-all, I'm already putting together my float for next year! It will be titled "F**k Patrioitism! I Do Not Support the Troops!" where my friends and I will stand on the float, burning the American flag and playing this video over and over - http://youtu.be/E0XKcqdjle4
My other float will be titled "Your God is a Fairy Tale, The Bible is Fictional BS and You Are a Mindless Retard for Believing."
Sabra Bruning
4:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."~ Thomas Jefferson
4:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sandy Moore STFU Please & Thank you damn Drama Queen.
Arthur J caputo
4:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This is what is bringing our country down. I guess they didn't get enough punishment with Bush and his fellow criminals.The lack of intelligence among the republican supporters is astounding.That's what the republicans depend on, dumb and stupid people to get elected.
3:01 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
AJC, if you think the people that disagree with obama are bringing the country down, you need to relocate yourself and spend a few years in a third world country so that you can understand the gravity of the political crisis in America now, and where we are headed under this dictatorial president.
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4:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Their means were perhaps not so cool but how do you argue the content ....." Thomas Jefferson quote: "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." Some of us work hard and long for what we have, while others seek to get as much as they can by just working a flawed system which is constantly trying to give them more.
james davas
5:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
That quote is 100% real, it's libs that don't want it to be real.
Tony Ringley
5:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Do a little research, James. It doesn't appear in any of Jefferson's writings.
3:03 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Bill is right and Tony is mistaken.
3:05 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Tony, I didn't mean to sound contrite it's just that I found a link that supports Bill's quote.
4:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Can't wait to see what happens up in this podunk town in November when the President gets elected for another 4 years. And yes, that is a fact.
Fernando Silva
4:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Can't wait to see what happens? well........more poor people......more people in welfare........more people blaming Bush........Less freedom........less working class...........and at the end....... closer to a civil war!
And you can't wait to see what it would happen?
james davas
5:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
LOL LOL LOL LOL look at the polls, LOL LOL LOL Romney will be visiting there because he will be the president and that's a fact.
james davas
5:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Only a 5 year old would believe obama is going to get re-elected.
No GOP here!
6:16 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Only a five year old would believe a liar like Wrongney could ever do anything except for himself and his rich buddies!! Obama or Wrongney and the Ryan plan-- I vote Obama by all means!!!! 4 more years of moving forward!! No more Wrongney lies!! Come on Nov!! Some people have to wait to see what happens but I believe the people in this country are much smarter than to vote for a damn liar like Wrongney and I am hoping they vote out all GOP low lifes!!
3:04 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Go to any Third World Country and you will see what will happen under the obama dictatorship, Britney S.
Bongo Mann55
4:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
My Goodness!! Republicans are indeed some really angry people!! When Clinton left office there was surplus! When Bush left office the banks were worse that a Ponzi org. and the deficit was untold. Didn't you notice then? Now this Pres cleaned up the banking and the crazy buMsiness migration and you guys are still b*tching. You better get some cyanide tablets because we will put him back for 4 more years. Make your Wills!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fernando Silva
4:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Really? how did he cleaned the banks? how many are in jail? how many lost their jobs? hmmmm NONE! Did you noticed that Clinton signed the NAFTA agreement to send our companies out of the country and indeed our jobs too! did you know that 80% of our medical research companies moved to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean? If you didn't, get informed and stop your ridiculous assessment of the welfare party.
5:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Clinton had no Choice with a Republican House who balanced the Budget with him in office.And don't forget,Obama made all the Banks take a Loan from him wheather they needed it or not.And Obama has out spent every President who ever,EVER,held the Office.So I hope at least YOU are taking advantage of Obama's Hope and Change because Seniors and hard working MIDDLE CLASS are supporting OBAMA and OMALLEY POLITICS
American Male
7:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You are a dumb ass ! thinking like that is why we are in this mess !!
3:19 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
BM, Clinton had a surplus because he has a Republican Senate and House. Bush did not come out ahead because he got stuck with a Democratic House and Senate, majority.
Your facts about iobama are incorrect, see the following.
Debt under obama
The $5 Trillion Man: Debt Has Increased Under Obama by $5,027,761,476,484.56
obama and bankers fraud
Obama still in bed with the banks
The cost of obama's amnesty
Perhaps YOU can make your will and take YOUR Pill while those American that love our Constitution and believe in freedom stand tall and strong.
4:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Repeat after me: "Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Speech". Isn't this what our Fourth of July celebration is all about??? It was perfect in every way!!
Michael Raschack
4:39 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Darry, you are 100% correct. Very well said
Patricia Clow
4:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The press, Hollywood, and several TV persons are so Pro-Obama. This was only a wakeup for we regular folks..............Remember that the Commander in Chief thought that CORPS, was pronounced like a dead person :(
Bongo Mann55
6:15 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
........."for we regular folks." get your syntax right before you critize the Prez!
Haywood Jablomie
4:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I love it! Obamanomics, ObamaCare, and Obamnesty is destroying our country. What's wrong with pointing it out. The brainwashed Obamatons remind me of the townspeople in the parable of the Emperor's New Clothes. Your Emperor (Messiah) is naked, folks!
Sandra James
4:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Bongo Mann55: "My Goodness!! Republicans are indeed some really angry people!! When Clinton left office there was surplus! When Bush left office the banks were worse that a Ponzi org. and the deficit was untold. Didn't you notice then? Now this Pres cleaned up the banking and the crazy buMsiness migration and you guys are still b*tching. You better get some cyanide tablets because we will put him back for 4 more years. Make your Wills!!!!!!!!
Mr. Whatever: You are obviously uneducated. Did you not recall that Pres. Clinton slashed military spending (rendered the USA military useless). It appeared that the USA was operating without a deficit. At the cost of leaving the USA unable to defend itself agains foreign countries that have an intent to harm us (oh, like September 11, 2001). Before you hammer me with you ridiculous claims and rants, get the facts straight.
Bongo Mann55
6:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Your conceit is destroying your sense of comprehension. Would you rather spend money to fight an illegal war (lied about WMD) or cut the expenditure spent on such? Well, Bush decided to spend the money misinformed concept, and here you are cheering and applauding it and discrediting a Prez that cut the defense budget rather than misappropriating it in Iraq. Uneducated? Hardly.
Fernando Silva
4:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
What a bunch of blind liberals! If you don't think that the sign is telling the truth you are probably one of those people that are benefiting from the vote buying handouts from this government. For us the people who work hard and expect nothing for free the truth of that sign is just that! THE TRUTH! For you who claim immorality just look yourself in the mirror, get a job and enjoy the pleasure that comes when you drink a beer that you know it was paid with the money you truly earned. Freedom of speech is what you people fear the most because it hurts deep down, knowing that one day this nation is going to wake up and somehow it will be the end of the handouts and the living from other peoples money.
Richard Crowley
8:15 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Mr Silva: Your statement is right-on. Thanks for your great stand. I do stand behind you and support you!.....Richard C in Tucson AZ. Liberty is a great thing and in reading alot of the statements about the float I see people do not understand what true LIBERTY IS ALL ABOUT!!!!!.....LET FREEDOM AND LIBERTY RING!!!!! Let us not abort what this Great Country was founded upon which is: FREEDOM AND LIBERTY FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Typical, hillbilly, backwoods, tobacco-chewing, beer popping, fake Christian,Red neck, misinformed, preservative eating, GED graduate, bigot, homophobic.....crap !!
3:27 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Dee, name-calling never wins the debate.
What is your opinion about the float? Please state your opinion and include links to prove your assertions.
james davas
4:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The people are starting to get very tired of this presidend and his administration, this is just the start. God Bless those people on the float, keep it up.
Stewart Coleman
4:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"The people" hmmmm. I'm one of the people and I'm certainly not tired of this President or this administration... so please don't presume to speak for "the people".... speak only for yourself. Also please explain, what is a "presidend". Check your spelling. Yet another fine example of how a lot of right wingers cannot spell words in their own language. So sad!!!
james davas
5:03 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Stewart Coleman (we know what you are)
I love liberals that are spelling police.
The people are the over 50 percent that don't want this cluesless man as president.
Remember a sitting president that is tied in the polls right now is not very popular.
So the "people" are getting tired of it.
Please check my spelling lib because that's all you can do to defend that clueless president of yours.
David Nesbitt
4:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I see everyone has an opinion. They all voiced theirs. Don't put it on a banner and tell the world how you feel, then you're liable!
Freedom of Speech on the 4th of July - it's good to be an American!
Dick Cranium
4:49 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I heard Obama's new song for his campaign is the Beatles tune 'The Taxman!'
Stewart Coleman
4:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Your "name" speaks volumes about you.... Dick Head!!!
Stewart Coleman
4:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Typical right wing tactic.... when you have no basis for constructive criticism about the ideology ... then don't attack the ideology..... just be totally disrespectful to the Office of the President of the United States who represents the ideology you don't like. This tactic is just like the picture of the float... cheap and nasty. Shame on all of you.
james davas
5:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
LOL LOL LOL the people and the polls say they don't want your president's ideology.
This is the begining. Please correct my spelling.
3:54 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
SC, name calling has no place in an intelligent debate.
You said that the American people must abide by obama's ideology even though his ideology is in direct opposition to our Constitution. Please state your case and include reliable links to prove your point.
It seems that you believe that the office of the Presidency deserves respect, respect is a two-way street, please present, specific cases of obama treating the American people with courtesy and respect.
Digressing, you mentioned that the float was "right-wing" tactic. Please elucidate.
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3:58 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Check it out SC.
Do you STILL respect, obama?
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james davas
4:51 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Anyone that thinks this float is so bad is probably bleeding heart liberals or lazy poor people that have their hands out. Time to earn money and you wouldn't want it all going to the lazy poor.
4:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Frankly, I truly wish America would get all that it deserves. It NEEDS a Republican president who would finish destroying the nation --the remnants of what Bush left behind. Bush was so hated in his last days of office, it was incredible to hear his most faithful supporters trash him. But WAIT! America forgets the hell he put us through. Never in history did we see MAJOR companies collaspe. Banks go out of business. The housing market go under. Unemployment in EVERY state reach an all time high. Then we have a man who was brave enough to go in BEHIND the mess Bush made, and recover this country from the brink of destruction. People began to go back to work. Companies started hiring again. It was as though he threw a life jacket to people drowning, instead of the 100 pound anvil Bush and Cheney threw out to drowning people. The history of America is just as sad. England exiled the very worst of her people. The queen didn't think they would survive in the 'new land'. But they did survive. They stole the land from the Indians. They went to Africa and other countries, stealing humans and making them slaves. Slaves who built this country. They embedded the racist belief in their offspring. The ugly truth about this nation. Pastors of churches encouraged their own members to become members of the KKK, which was at it's best in the 1930's. So sad, this place called America. Built on racism and hatred. They deserve a Republican president. Not someone as good as Pres Obama.
Mike Ballinger
10:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
it should be a crime, for people like you to call themself an american, you guys make up about 20% of our country, and you should be in jail, for trying to bring this country down, the float is the truth, and thats sad, and scary
Sandra James
4:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Fernando Silva also commented on Anti-Obama Kingsville Parade Float 'Not Sanctioned by Committee'.
"What a bunch of blind liberals! If you don't think that the sign is telling the truth you are probably one of those people that are benefiting from the vote buying handouts from this government. For us the people who work hard and expect nothing for free the truth of that sign is just that! THE TRUTH! For you who claim immorality just look yourself in the mirror, get a job and enjoy the pleasure that comes when you drink a beer that you know it was paid with the money you truly earned. Freedom of speech is what you people fear the most because it hurts deep down, knowing that one day this nation is going to wake up and somehow it will be the end of the handouts and the living from other peoples money."
Pardonez-moi, Fernando, but I am a hard working American citizen. No raises in two years and maybe not for a third year. As a single mother of two children, never asked for a penny in 17 years from the government for assistance, but Gov. O'Malley seems to think it's okay to take my hard earned dollars and spend them on illegal immigrants to offset "their in-state tuition" rates they are handed over. Are you one of them, Fernando?
5:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"YOUR hard-working dollars???" STOP LYING!! Look at at pay stub!! Look at it!! IF you were missing ANY money at all, you'd immediately go to the ACCOUNTING OFFICE!! They'd probably call the police! You get EVERY dime you work for, so STOP spreading that myth...no, it's an all out LIE that "YOUR DOLLARS PAY FOR TUITUON! THEY DO NOT!!" Your paycheck shows your earnings for every single hour you work. You are not TAXED for anyone other than yourself, and each cent is accounted for. NO provisions have been made for any money to be deducted from your pay check to be sent to anyone else. Educate yourself!!!!
No GOP here!
6:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sandra do you ever listen to Wrongney. You think people don't work because they don't want to? There are not many people like that. Wrongney says Obama wants to hire more teachers, police and firemen. Wrongney says no more government its time to do something for the people. Tell me are teachers people? Are police people? Are firemen people? Wongney says the dumbest damn things I have ever heard!! When Reagan, Bush H, Clinton and Bush W, faced a recession they all created Government jobs to the tune of about 3% to get the economy moving. Wrongney does not have a clue about anything except his bank accounts!! You think Gov. O'Malley is taking your money. Wait until the liar Wrongney gets in there and installs the Ryan plan. That will take everything from you. Then you will know how little you understand about anything!! I damn well hope you keep right on waiting for many many years before someone like Wrongney gets in the White House!!
Fernando Silva
9:41 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Sandra, are you asking me if I am one of those illegal immigrants? do you really think that if I was I would be posting against the Obama policies? probably not!, no Sandra I am not, I am a US citizen and i get up every day at 6 in the morning to go to work at my regular job, I own a small computer repair business so that I stay busy at nights and weekends making a little extra money so that I can compensate for the 4 day a week work that we were forced to take 4 months ago because of lack of work, so instead of laying off people we all decided to give up one day a week (20% reduction of salary) so that we all have a job and no layoffs. So, when we do everything possible to survive and not look for federal help at every opportunity is when we get upset to see that so many able to work people that decide to stay home and collect every possible federal ans state help while always complaining that there is no work. I know plenty of people that is doing just that and I'll tell you only then you realize how easy is for them to abuse a system that has changed so much and permits the abuses. The wrong people get the benefits and the people who really need the help have too many problems to get them. I feel for you, it is hard to see that our government hands our money to help people that shouldn't be here in the first place. and one more thing Sandra, I hope that you didn't ask me if I was one of them only because my name is Fernando.
J. Shaw
4:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
What if........following the Obama float there was a float Pres and First Lady Bush that proclaimed "Bush Starts Illegal Wars and he can't even catch Bin Laden"...........and the next float portrayed Mitt Romney and his wife that proclaimed " Mr. Bain Takes Away the Freedom of the Middle Class". How would all you right-wingers like that for freedom of speech. It cuts both ways. We could all turn the 4th of July parade into a real freak show.
5:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Isn't that the truth? What if Robme's float said, "IF I told you what I'd do as president, you wouldn't vote for me?' or "I invest my money in offshore accounts, not in this country, but I still want to president of this great nation" or "I refuse to show you my tax returns, and yes, I shut down companies and sent thousands of jobs overseas, yet you still vote for me" or "I 'look' like what you want as a president"....
5:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
and the next float showing Obama burning the constitution and 100 mile long lines to get in to see the doctors because there aren't enough doctors to see the millions of people that will now be on the rosters. Or a float with a big IRS logo holding up a sign that says 35% tax rates on the middle class. Right this way. Or a float with a gov't beauracrat wearing a lab coat pretending to be a doctor telling poor grandma that she's not important enough under Obamacare to get that hip replaced. Or a float with Eric Holder and Barrack Obama hiding in the Bush's with the words executive order wrote across the front of the Bush symbolizing the fact that both of them are criminals, both lied to the american people repeatedly and both are communist that are trying to destroy this country. Yeah I want to see a float the size of the sears tower during the Macy's Day Parade with Obama standing on it and behind him a flag with the hammer and sickle on it waving behind him cause that's exactly where he is leading us.
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
First of all, before anyone jumps on me, I am a democrat! Now, J. Shaw, the works for the war was put into place by Clinton (do your research) before he left office, he just didn't implement them. Bush was more than happy to do it, yes, but it wasn't his plan. Secondly, as was posted above, if you read all the posts, there were anti-Bush floats in the past and if you want a specific place, Tacoma Park, Maryland. And people cheered it on. So yes, it does cut both ways but the left-wingers (since you like to declare all right-wingers) cry foul! I'm somewhere in the middle, neither left or right, supporting what upholds the Constitution that is being chipped away little by little!
5:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
AND THE NEXT FLOAT 300 miles long showing billionaires throwing money at Mittens while Mittens says whatever he thinks the people want to hear...LIE AFTER LIE...A huge sign saying "I'm coming in the door defrauding the people, and Don't dare ask me for my tax returns because I didn't pay nothing"...or "I received tax credits, farm subsidies and my lobbyists are paid in full from the federal government" or "I HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE AND YOUR TAX DOLLARS PAY FOR IT, YET YOU ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO HAVE ANY" or "We Republicaans have ALWAYS lied and ruined the country before a Democratic president came behind us to fix the problem, why change the course now??" or a float that says, "More babies to be born and just WHO will take care of this population explosion?? The government....that we want so little of?" or maybe a float that says, "Bush's pardons for re-election...ALL of his criminals...Scooter and THE REPUBLICAN SYNDICATE" or "Please continue to forget what we did to the country, we need corporations to run the scene...More money for us and Big Oil, less for you"..."We bank on you being ignorant and dumb".."We Pledge to keep you mis-informed...so you can argue with one another and vote for us! That's the Republican WAY!"
4:17 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
It seems your objection is that the people on the float opposed your "left winger" your point of view. Yes, it certainly does cut both ways Conservatives are compelled to listen to "left-wing dinger" propaganda on all fronts and are now asserting their right to express their point of view.
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james davas
4:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I think the people don't want to spread their wealth, I think the people who work hard want to keep their money and not give more and more to the lazy poor.
6:02 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I agree with you. However, MOST people are not wealthy. MOST people are NOT part of the 1%. There is a large, sick part of the people who 'believe' they have something in common with the wealthy, yet they do not. They will NEVER be invited to yacht outings or summering in the Hamptons with the wealthiest of society. They don't HAVE any money to give to anybody, They are average working people who live from paycheck to paycheck, grumbling over their nickels and dimes AS IF they HAVE money to give. THEY ACTUALLY DO NOT. THIS is the part of society who go along pretending to be normal people, when they are in fact, sick individuals who can only DREAM they have something in common with the 1%. The truth is the 1%--those who are truly wealthy-- would not share the same sidewalk with them, LET ALONE invite them on their yachts for summer outings. They wouldn't shake hands or rub shoulders with them. TRUTH.
4:28 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
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Evi Batten
4:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Too bad, America doesn't have carnival. The floats in Cologne are full of political satire and great fun. This liberal faschism that has taken over America doesn't do any good to anyone.
Fake Name
4:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Just more idiots trying to use politics in every step of their life. These are the types of people that will stick to their side until the day they die, simply because they lack the brain power to understand any concept beyond it.
James Greener
4:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Sandy, I'm Ashamed to be a American right now! Thanks to our President
james davas
4:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If there was a war right now on our shores I wonder how many people would fight for this country now.
4:29 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
JG, Help bring pride back to America and get obama out of office and dethrone his Czars.
4:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
North of the Gunpowder, east of the Bay and west of Patapsco State Park. Loud mouths, few bodies.
Willing to say stupid poop on-line or among their like thinking friends. Pigs.
4:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If this were a BUSH float I doubt we would even hear about it.....one sided
James White
4:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Judging from the status updates I'm thinking most people are kind of tired of celebrating corruption.
5:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why is this even being given visibility? Slow news day? Will have to admit that the other side enjoyed making mockery of 'W' Bush, but really -- what good does this sort of thing do?
Big D
5:03 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Can we borrow that float for Denver's Labor Day parade? GREAT~!
Mary Cousineau
5:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Big D... I want one too. Would love to park it on my front lawn.
Sandra James
5:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Hi Sandra James,
Frankly, I truly wish USA would get all that it deserves. It NEEDS a Repub president who would finish destroying the nationthe remnants of what Bush left behind. Bush was so hated in his last days of office, it was incredible to hear his most faithful supporters trash him. But WAIT! America forgets the hell he put us through. Never in history did we see MAJOR companies collaspe. Banks go out of business. The housing market go under. Unemployment in EVERY state reach an all time high. Then we have a man who was brave enough to go in BEHIND the mess Bush made, and recover this country from the brink of destruction. People began to go back to work. Companies started hiring again. It was as though he threw a life jacket to people drowning, instead of the 100 pound anvil Bush and Cheney threw out to drowning people. The history of America is just as sad. England exiled the very worst of her people. The queen didn't think they would survive in the 'new land'. But they did survive. They stole the land from the Indians. They went to Africa and other countries, stealing humans and making them slaves. Slaves who built this country. They embedded the racist belief in their offspring. The ugly truth about this nation. Pastors of churches encouraged their own members to become members of the KKK, which was at its best in the 1930's. So sad this place called America. Built on racism and hatred. They deserve a Republican president. Not someone as good as Pres Obama."
Sandra James
5:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Keep them coming of delusional liberals. Fact: During the "Pres. Bush" administration, remember the "American Dream" sponsored by Barney Frank, et.al...(Democrat from Mass)Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac...all those loans to those who could not financially afford them (and artifically froze the percentage rates)we've payedfor the Dem's( 2008 to current).Oh it gets better, he is retiring soon and we will get to still pay his generous retirement benefits.
Sandra James
5:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Oh and whomever sent the message with no name, racism is truly alive today. The Caucasians are truly put down.
5:10 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
oh yeah sandra james like african americans aren't racist. Give me a break. Al Sharpton, Louis Farakhan, Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson and thats just to name a few are some of the most racist and most race baiting people on the planet
james davas
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well get ready because whitey is going to take back the country again so start saving your welfare checks.
4:34 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Yes, SJ, racism is thriving in America and that is part of obama's plan. He would love nothing more than to start a race war, we must not fall into his trap. Americans or all races must gather together and defeat obama in 2012!
melvin smith
10:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Take" BACK" the the country with the Ryan plan.This hate is so great you would even vote a dead man to the white house.
5:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
God I love it. I wish more patriots would stand up and spread the truth about Obama and his anti-american marxist policies and show their true american spirit like this. I love it. Stand up America and let Washington know that they can't push the American people over and silence them and tax them into oblivion like OHitler is doing right now with this Obamascare bill he has almost certainly destroyed america from within
4:38 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Shamus, if we don't stand up for America we will be just like the worst Third World Country complete with dictator.
About racism.
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5:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tony - thank you for pointing out that the quote the article attributed to TJ was not made by him. It is however difficult to refute the content regardless of the quotes origin. The Land of the Free has unfortunately become the Land of the freeloader :-(
Tony Ringley
5:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Frankly, I don't consider "freeloaders" as much a danger to the Republic as I do those hardworking people in positions of power who believe it is their right to take away more than they contribute. While the "freeloaders" (and I don't deny that they exist) are cadging nickles and dimes in broad view, the powerful are at the backdoor, hauling it away by the truckloads.
Nathaniel Commodore
5:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Here we are in the year 2012 and we still have a lot of ignorant racist still spouting all sort of hatred out of their mouths, you really sound like the foolish racist that you are and, that you just need a platform to spew all of your racist remarks, so I ask all of the wealthy and rich people on this blog to stand up, I would guess that would be none of you, so please go and read the things that the man preposed, they are for all of you so called conservative hate mongering racist that, just cant let go of the fact that, this country has become an all inclusive nation, some have taken to this idea some have'nt I really in my heart feel sorry for people that cant get the hate out of their hearts and minds,all of the advancements in the world and, we cure the disease called racism.
4:44 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
The "race card" doesn't work anymore. We know the card is used to try to shock people into submission and enhance the preferred position. of those that use the card . Many Americans don't like obama's policies, period. His race doesn't even factor into the equation and you know it....
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Sandra James
5:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
ugotabkidnme also commented on Anti-Obama Kingsville Parade Float 'Not Sanctioned by Committee'.
"Disgraceful, tasteless and shameful. I know of people like these, they crawled out from under rocks and swamps when a black man was elected President of the US by the majority of American voters. A flagrant display of shameful ignorance."
4:47 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Sandra James,
The"race" card is no longer effective. Maybe instead of race, you could say that Americans are picking on poor obama because he has big ears...its just as ridiculous as using his race as an excuse for people to put up with his unconstitutional policies.
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Anthony DelGobbo
5:10 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Is that a manure spreader that they are standing in?
5:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I like what they did.Kinda like the Maryland General Assembly and the Washington Democrats putting the screws to the Public behind closed doors.
Sandra James
5:12 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
My response. No, I did not vote for our current President. It was not about his skin color, he did not have the credentials to lead the greatest nation on earth. Just because you have attained a JD, is not enough "knowledge, skills, and abilities to be a president". I must evaluate potential employess for employment opportunities from time to time. That is exactly what I look for in applicants. How many days did he hold a seat in congress (180 days or something like that). Thank you, next lib.
melvin smith
5:44 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
We are in a society where it is difficult to recognise anyone with intelligence and common sense.Our president has both.
Red Dolphin
12:36 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
you are 100% correct Sandra James, its not an "on the job training" I have Bachelor of Sciencein Business Adm. that does'nt mean I can run Merril Lynch LOL!
Dear FIFA ( I hope you dont think you represent all of soccer 'cause you dont) whats wrong with being a Sarah Palin , offer some substance dont just name call one thing for sure Palin rspect individual liberty and the constituiton Obama and company do not ( e,g fast n furious, blocking Being form steting up mfg in the ate they want to. choosing your own doctor and on and on) now
Ervin Wolff
5:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Freedom of speech is one thing. A quotation spuriously attributed to Jefferson is a mistake, a blunder, a lie. I suspect this line has also been attributed to Lincoln, along with others that actually come from an early 20th-century newspaper editor.
Red Dolphin
12:39 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
which is it a lie or a mistake ? it cant be both To error is human to forgive is divne
5:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
First, Freedom of Speech.......look it up. Second, for all of you screaming racism; have you not taken a close look at the arms of the people on the float? They don't look white to me!!
5:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Britney S. You must be color blind. You can clearly see all the people in the background are white. These people are MUCH darker than ANY of the onlookers!!!
6:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I know them personally - that's because they're hard-working Americans - unlike people who sit home and do nothing except collect checks!
John Lipman
5:14 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Okay, all you anti-Obama folks who believe you are "entitled to your opinion" at a July 4th parade, let me ask you this: If someone had a float in a 2004 parade that said "Bush lied, soldiers died" about Iraq, with George W. (AND LAURA!) in "Day of the Dead" costumes, how would you have felt? I think that person would have been beaten to a pulp and the float destroyed by a mob. Why is this different - and why is his wife included? Looks like racism to me. NOT what Independence Day is about.
Joy M. Thomas
5:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float was intended to be Anti-0bama, but most for most folks who are undecided about Obama this just confirms that many of arguments against the President, true or not, are often mean spirited. Just as with BUSH in 2004 every mean or disrespectful comment only makes the current President stronger. Every insult or slur helps Obama. Conservatives and Liberals, just stick to the facts, PLEASE!
melvin smith
8:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thats the problem,they cannot comprehend facts,cannot think for themselves so they depend on blind sided media.Where ignorance is bliss its folly to be wise.
5:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Again, does anyone have a problem if I enter my floats in this this redneck, inbred hillbilly parade next year? The first will be titled "F**k Patrioitism! I Do Not Support the Troops!" where my friends and I will stand on the float, burning the American flag.
My other float will be titled "Your God is a Fairy Tale, The Bible is Fictional BS and You Are a Mindless Retard for Believing."
5:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If that is what you feel you need to do, so be it. I won't infringe on your right to freedom of speech, don't infringe on mine!!!!
5:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Britney S..... your repetitive "freedom of speech" post has truly become nausiatingly boring. Put a new record on. And why so angry? Did your redneck, inbred hillbilly boyfriend run off and leave you barefoot and pregnant?
No GOP here!
6:01 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well Britney looks like your are hoping death is a fairy tale also!! Its coming!! Lots a luck with that one!!
Susie Snider
5:19 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Too bad these liberals can't see the forest for the trees!! The time is coming though!! Hang onto your socks cause that is ALL YOU WILL HAVE IF YOU ARE LUCKY AFTER HE GETS THROUGH WITH US!!
No GOP here!
5:58 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Susie you are confused. That is about all we had after 8 years oif Bush. You memory is very short. Get Wrongney in there with the Ryan plan and you won't even have your socks!! You will be hoping for your life!! Obama has done good for the country after 3 and a half years with no help from the lousy GOP!! Speaking of the forest for the trees keep calling out. Maybe someone will find you!!
john smith
5:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
if its anti progressive obama its shamful if its anti conservative its the right thing to do
5:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Michael Smith
Did any conservatives republicans complain when Bush junior lied about rhe weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.Which allowed him to involve the united states in an illegal war,which we are now faced with trillions of dollars of of debit and is partially attributed to this countries depression.No float of criticism was in a parade for George JR. When president Obama talks about spreading the wealth, he is referring to the middle class and working poor getting a fair salary and hourly wage.He is in favor of keeping social programs not for just misfortunate african americans but also for poor white people too.Their are far more white people who benefit from medicaid and disability then African Americans.The right wing republicans, tea party and the ku klux klan mindset is driven by Racism.No other president in the history of the United States has been disrespected like President Obama.When pictures are masks were made by the public,They were respectful and look more like the president and the first lady in the past.You poor white people that call yourself hating Obama better pray that he does get elected,because if he does,nt your world will come crumbling down.Poor white people,you are not in the plans of the rich elite of this country.So go ahead and cut of your nose off to spite your face, because you dont like the color of the president of the Unied States.
No GOP here!
5:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Well said Michael. Let them vote for the one that backs the Ryan plan and they will find out too late how little they know!! Wrongney and his first day crap. Hell we will be in another war his first day!!??
5:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
this not a issue it is AMERICA right , or are most of u censors , it a 1st amandement right to display and say what u like it is FREEDOM for those of u that have forgotten , obama bashes bush all the time but where r u then ? hes a joke this country in serious trouble from being in debt to china , all r jobs gone to other countries , the lies he tell about even being american , we have a right to express what we think , that r right . if u dont like cool but it is america and it is bad ( unless u rich and dont care like washington lawyers bankers ) remember that bail out ? i bless those americans they welcomed at my house anyday . remember this is AMERICA not RUSSIA god bless AMERICA and those fighting for r right to agree to disagree
Dante Pellicciotti
5:31 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
@FIFA well that would mean theres something wrong then right?
melvin smith
8:28 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Get the facts before you speak......and not speak nonsense to show how smart you are.
melvin smith
10:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
BTW..he does not have money all over the world and outsourcing jobs.
john smith
5:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
dear britney s. i was just wondering do you bring your own knee pads or will i have to suppy them
5:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Just proves a point, conservatives are generally idiots.
No GOP here!
5:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Reggie looks like you would not know the truth because it hit you in the rear for 8 years and you still don't know any better!!
summer chaser
5:26 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I didn't vote for Obama ma but............ i think this float is inappropriate and not funny,,,,,,,, Whether you like him as our president or not.......... he is OUR PRESIDENT. and if you don't like him VOTE HIM OUT........ this was nasty.......
No GOP here!
5:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thats right vote for the biggest damn liar that has ever run for office!! Wrongney!!! I have never seen such a liar. He cannot remember his lies to answer a question about something he said a few weeks back!! "I can't remember what I said but whatever it was I stand by it." says Wrongney. The true sign of a liar!! Can't remember his own lies there are so many of them!!!
Maurice Ramsay
5:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
So not American' these kind of people and their supporter are "Idiots"
5:29 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Not the place to express free speech. Definitely NOT patriotic which is what a parade like this should be about. Both the parade committee and the float builders need to be held accountable. A float like that does not get on the parade route "unseen". Entries in public parades can not be allowed to slander people or businesses. Such a bad example...These people call themselves "patriots"? They are the most disrespectful Americans I have ever seen and getting worse all the time...They should be fined and/or sued....
Dante Pellicciotti
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Freedom of speech people! He isn't being opposed because hes black, stop being ignorant. He is being opposed because he is a shitty president. Simple as that.
No GOP here!
5:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Is that right?? Explain your comment. Don't make a comment like that and not give us examples of why you say such a thing!! You sound just like Wrongney all the way around!!
Dante Pellicciotti
5:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Just look at all the facts, he has done nothing good, hasn't kept any of his promises and I believe he is attached to the strings of the puppeteers controlling the NWO. I myself am not a Romney supporter either, I personally think Ron Paul should be Obamas opposition right now, not that idiot
Austin Ford
6:17 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
He badmouths the USA where ever he goes. He does nothing to fix the economy, all he knows how to do is spend money like it grows on trees. He wants to sit down to tea and crumpets with the terrorists of the world. He does nothing about unemployment. He is turning this country into a communist state. "He inherited the problem" may have worked his first year, maybe two, but this is OBAMA'S problem now and he has done nothing to fix it, he just keeps making it worse. It's time to kick ALL the career politicians out on their ass and elect good, honest hardworking people to office that know how to live within their means and get this Great country back.
Sarat Borat
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
So not American, what part of America does these kind of people live!!
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Is Big D for Big Dummy! If you can make you own float, rep yourself not somone else!
No GOP here!
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Only the GOP losers would like this float and still stand with the GOP that is against the very ones that stand with them!!
Hey Big D (Should stand for dumb??) If Denver does not know any better than to stand with the lousy GOP then borrow it by all means!! Must mean you want to go right back to the dirty tricks that got us in this mess in the first place. Not real good thinking as far as I am concerned!
5:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Dante Pellicciotti
5:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I believe conservatives are capable of that as well? It has nothing to do with liberals, its a giant puppet show
5:32 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
" A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take everything you have. " Think about it .....
melvin smith
9:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Only if you want to invent an arguement to dispute the thoughtfulness of the government.
Sandra James
5:33 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Thank you to those who realize that I'm copying and pasting the ridiculous hate mail I've received from the "whining liberals" and then responding to them. Seems as if they cant take the heat...well, tsk, tsk...the truth hurts. He is (BHO) is hurting many of his voters who believed in him and his promises. Let's see, 1/2 graduates cant get a job. 50% (for those that are mathematically challenged), the average median income for middle income families fell $4,300 under this current administration, yet 2,000 under Bush...sorry folks, the numbers speak for themselves. I could go on and on....hurry November!
melvin smith
8:37 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This is fuzzy math to distort the facts..thats why we rank so low in the world in math..perfect example.
5:39 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Life, economics and politics are all
about give and take, sometimes you give and sometimes you take! Why all the fuss? Maybe too many people just expect the taking and have forgotten about the giving?
Richard Cullen
5:45 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Much ado about nothing. If the float offended the sensibilities of the locals, they know who to talk with.
Columbus Ohio has a Do Dah parade on the 4th of July that is designed for satirical comments, floats and lampooning politicians. It is expected and great fun. At our local parade - not so much.
M. Justin
5:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Hatred for the sake of Freedom of Speech is where cowardice hides its Dorian Gray truth. Our middle class and nation were betrayed for 8 years after the turn of the century with its devastating culmination in 2008. There are those that reveled in the destruction that happened to our nation and want it back... as for myself, give me back a strong middle class and I'll show you an America that's back on track. We're heading in that direction now, but if we put that rich outsourcing guy into office then we're all doomed.
Austin Ford
5:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
How great the courage to exercise the Right of Freedom of Speech. Although I respect the OFFICE of POTUS, the person holding the office must earn my respect. Respect is earned, NOT bestowed, no matter the person or the position. From what I could see, there was nothing disrespectful about this float, it was simply stating facts of the mis-direction this great country is taking under this administration. POTUS and FLOTUS have brought on themselves the discontent that many Americans feel.
al pazdernik
5:53 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
we still have freedom of speach - however the white house and the supreme court may try and take that away-- wake up america
melvin smith
9:08 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
And the best judicial system right?...but we cant accept it or is it conveniently.
Bob Turner
5:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Am I the only one sick of the race card ? Come on, you think I care if he is black, green or purple. If someone hits me with a car my first thought is not what color he is, it's why did he do it. obama is distroying my country, a country members of my family have died to protect. Just so you know,yes I know I used a little o on his name and left off Pres. because to me the office dont deserve respect if the man in it is spitting on the graves of the ones who built this country. If that offends you, you must be a racist.
melvin smith
9:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Destroying the country? Because he puts PEOPLE first.
9:34 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The office of the president does deserve respect, but NOT this so-called fraud of a president. He has tainted and dishonored the office and our White House by being such a traitorous failure. He obviously hates America and the Republic for which it stands, as is evidenced by the efforts to change this into another Socialist country. All Socialists systems eventually fail. You run out of other peoples' money. People begin to realize they don't have to work and can just get a check from the 'gubmint". Then those who work for a living are finally outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Then the nation collapses soon after. Those who do not learn by history are doomed to repeat it. That is why our brilliant founding fathers wrote The Constitution as the law of our Republic. And barry soetoro steps on it daily. He is a disgrace our country, to his race, to the human race, and to the world!
Rhonda Treseales
5:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
These two fools should get a 30 days in jail sentence; for disrespecting President Obama. These two fools are the lowest form of low down ghetto worms. "I can see you both don't have any respect for yourselves. Therefore, we all can understand "Why" you don't have any respect for our President. "May God you both before it's to late! "You wanna bet these two fools could not have make a mockery of G.W. Bush; our ex President? Because he would of them thrown in jail.
9:25 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Jail!?!!? They should get a medal and a Blue ribbon first prize for the most honest and accurate float in the parade!
5:14 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012
Ghetto worms LOL If they were from the ghetto, they would be democrats.
Goober Pyle
5:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This is no more disrespectful to the office of the President than the President himself.
Let the words of Thomas Jefferson echo throughout the land, not those of a village idiot.
Brent Christiansen
5:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I hope more anti Obama floats show up in community parades....
George Washington Jefferson
6:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Obama, his wife, Holder, and the rest Obama's cronies are ruining America with massive debt, unemployment, a total lack of securing America's borders while foreign invaders run wild with criminal activities. Obama's government is a traitorous government that has been attacking American states for trying to protect it's citizens. Holder's in contempt of Congress because he & Obama are involved in a cover-up worse than Watergate ..... a gun running operation which allowed Mexican drug dealers to get the best American guns from Obama's government with which they murdered many people plus an American border patrol agent. Anyone who would vote for Obama is a stupid fool and traitor to America. We need more courageous people to expose all of the terrible things Obama has done and continues to do. He lied about his Obama-care not being a tax. It is a TAX and one with very ominous implications. It is heinous how many people in this blog try to turn
ANY criticism of Obama into a racist issue. They are the racists. This float is about a bad amateur president's bad policies which are destroying America .... it has NOTHING to do with skin color. It is detestable how divided and fractured America has become under Obama. WAKE UP PEOPLE, before it's too late .... DON'T RE-ELECT OBAMA. VOTE FOR ROMNEY.
melvin smith
9:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Don Linton
6:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"THIS GOES TO SHOW" how racist you people are, lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated.
And at the same time just because he's African American or person of a darker color, you think that you can do a better job but he can't.
Also you can't even see with your own eyes, he is not the problem prior of his presidency.
But yet and still you want to blame him for bringing this economy down; when all the time it not a act of nature and making death threats on him his wife and family life.
It's act of (YOUR) greed as well the GOP not trying to let him do what's necessary to get this country back in financial shape.
You need to open up your eyes and figure it out for yourself. And if you can't then my answer is you are the problem I see it for what it is and nothing else. (Sad) puppy you are.
6:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
They fail to realize or they DON:T WANT TO BELIEVE that the GOP filibustered everything this president tried to do in order to advance this country forward. Filibustered every bill, including the JOBS ACT, which would have produced more jobs for Americans. The 'do nothing' Congress supported the GOP, and the plan was to make him a 'one term' president...simply because of the color of his skin. Observing all that he has done, IN SPITE of their hatred, (www.whitehouse.gov) proves how outstanding he is. They hate him when all he has done has been to help people. Those greedy GOP should be known for being the worst that a country has to offer, and the worst in society. Evil never succeeds. No matter how hard they try, they won't win. The good guy will come out on top. Obama 2012. The GOP wants to move this country into the past, but the majority won't allow them to do it. Pray for a better tomorrow because our president will hopefully get 4 more years!
6:11 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
This was not the time for anti anything. This was a day to show family togetherness. I voted for President Obama and yes I disagree with some of the things he is doing but what President have we had that has not done that., If the two main parties would work together we would be even greater then we are now. We all have disagreements but what are you doing to make things better?
6:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I think people need to realized that Obama DID NOT make AMERICA what it is now. Give him a chance and stop bit*ching, If you feel like he is not doing his job you have one of two choices vote for someone else or run for President yourself and than come tell me he wasnt doing his job. Why dont people blame congress they are also apart of this system as well. I think people need to stop being so quick to judge someone and try and understand that persons position alittle bit more.
6:15 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Conservatives drum up a 'gun running operation' and blame Holder when it was started under BUSH. But they need you to FORGET that part...Just vote for Robme, the white guy. The one who INCREASED JOB GROWTH...FOR CHINA. Forget the part that he won't show his tax returns showing as a millionaire, he paid less than an average American. FORGET that he OUTSOURCED jobs, closing companies for thousands of people, earning millions for himself. FORGET THE FACTS! ALL that matters is that he is rosey pink, just like us, and the other guy is black. That's what it all amounts to. Please forget that his father was a Mexican immigrant. Just know he is rich, and we want to believe that we have something in common. THE FACT REALLY IS THAT IF PRES OBAMA WASN'T BLACK, HE WOULD GO DOWN AS BEING THE GREATEST PRESIDENT IN HISTORY. ANYONE WHO COULD PULL THIS COUNTRY BACK FROM THE BRINK OF DESTRUCTION FROM BUSH'S REGIME IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME. BUT SINCE YOU DIDN'T HIT BOTTOM, YOU'D NEVER KNOW...SO THE GRUMBLING CONTINUES.
Pam Wilson
6:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Hate is not something that should be promoted in a family parade in the USA on the 4th of July. Hatefulness should not be defended or celebrated by Christians or any people of faith; or by agnostics or atheists. Aside from being hateful and racist, this float was unpatriotic and disrespectful. With our incomparable freedom of speech, it was their right to be hateful, racist, unpatriotic and disrespectful. Kingsville may believe that subjecting children to this insulting portrayal of our dignified and intelligent President and First Lady by cowards in masks is appropriate, and if so the leadership there should not deny it. Time, effort and care was put into 80 other parade entries, but this is the one that now defines your community. I'm certain that feelings would have run as high if the scene had depicted the death of Osama bin Laden. This was not appropriate or defensible for a public event celebrating the USA.
Perry Schmidt
6:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Jim, you have got to be kidding me.....the way you democrats have called Bush, not only a liar, but other derogatory names, and you think that is okay , just not when it is said against a democrat...a democrat who is ruining our free country , I might add
An Drew
6:23 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It goes to show you the class of the GOP/KKK/TBaggers and the direction they want to take our country back to. Ever since they vowed to send their children to school and make them judges, lawmakers, congressmen to regain the power they began to loose in the late 60s, they have done everything to bring it to past, but the problem with their plan was when a black man floated under the radar and beat them at their own game with their system and became the president of the USA. This is what brought the hate back to the open and they would rather live in trash dumpsters and eat out of trash can than to see a black president in power. This is the most hateful group since the KKK of the 50s and 60s but we must remember these are the sons and daughters of slave owners and KKKs. Then their followers will say, ju kno de kkk wuz startit by da dems dont ju? The devil was created by GOD too but do that make him righteous? This was aimed at the freedom of black americans and nothing short, or why else would it be demonstrated on the day of independence?
6:30 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
'. Ever since they vowed to send their children to school and make them judges, lawmakers, congressmen to regain the power they began to loose in the late 60s, they have done everything to bring it to past, but the problem with their plan was when a black man floated under the radar and beat them at their own game with their system and became the president of the USA. This is what brought the hate back to the open and they would rather live in trash dumpsters and eat out of trash can than to see a black president in power. This is the most hateful group since the KKK of the 50s and 60s but we must remember these are the sons and daughters of slave owners and KKKs.'
THIS, my friend, is the bottom line. This is simply the truth. Most people can't face the truth because it cuts to the bone. But it is what it is, and your comment is THE TRUTH!!!
9:50 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"The Truth" is that a failure of any color is STILL a failure. I know if I were a black person, I would be embarrassed that that the first black president turned out to be such a complete dud! So he may be half black on the surface, but he is also half white and was raised by white grandparents. Still he is an embarrassment to us all. And a domestic enemy to our Republic. He could have done a lot for balcks and all Americans. he could have healed the racial divide, but he never intended to heal, only to divide further and stir the flames of racism. He is without a doubt the most racist president we have ever had. Even worse than Abe Lincoln.
6:24 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
To those of you who have kept the discussion about the facts, thank you, regardless of the side of the aisle you happen to like. To those of you who have reduced this discussion to childish name calling - how old are you? Please, people, let's try to keep the discussion reasonable and civil. It's OK to state your opinions - please do. But poking fun, calling names, and using incredibly derogatory and inflammatory language is inappropriate and diminishes the impact of the point you're trying to make. It's unnecessary, and it causes anyone with any intelligence to dismiss your point. Have a political dialogue. Question our leadership. That's your right as Americans. But do so in a way that doesn't damage us all.
Bill joe
6:33 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
He didnt lie on the entry form. They said it was an antique and which it was , thats just American
Pam Wilson
6:38 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It is a poor way to thank those who fight or have died for our American freedoms to use them so badly. This was not appropriate or defensible for a public celebration with so many in need of aid. Also, hatefulness is not necessary to win the election in November - Romney raised $77 million in May and $100 million dollars in June for his campaign, so it is likely that your tax dollars will be supporting billionaires and multinational corporations rather than the underemployed or poor in 2013.
Teaching children to disrespect authority and leadership is not going to work out well for those who expect kids to unlearn the lesson when their own candidates are elected, by whatever means they choose to persuade voters.
Also, it is unfortunate in a celebration of our country's history to misrepresent one of the nation's founding fathers by connecting his name to something he did not write or say, even one who took advantage of such a lovely person as Sally Hemings as Thomas Jefferson did in his time. Why do we no longer respect historical accuracy, education and educators?
Britney S, you are little better than the hate mongers in the manure spreader. People with intellectual disabilities and their families consider the R-word hate language and do not deserve to be sideswiped by thoughtless adolescents or bullies in their communities who have not been taught better than to use slurs in public conversations or who have been taught better but decide hate is their source of power.
6:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If you wish to turn the parade into political/social campaigning you are all sick.
1:35 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
Unfortunately, this is what our society has come down to these days. it's sad and pathetic. Both sides of it.
Jasper Blue
7:05 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Los Angeles, Ca
It is too bad that their are some who can not get over the 2008 election, too display such a none positive image of our President, It does not say much for the people responsible for such display, respect for the office of President and the person who occupy it, should be important to all Americans, and not so much anti Obama, the world has changed,do you want to be a part of the change of be left behind?
Jamie Adair
7:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Since when it bad to be an American who is black and not white. When he is the POTUS!
American Male
7:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If you idiots' ( Democrat's ) had seen a float against a Bush or any republican President
you would thought it is ok. Right ? Right ! Obama and his administration is a disgrace.
The float is just freedom of expression. Someone in the White House needs to read the constitution!
melvin smith
9:48 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Dems would not have done that to Pres Bush...they are too civil.
10:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Melvin, the dems did do it to Bush in Tacoma Park, Maryland. And before you say it, I am a democrat.
1:36 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012
American male: Absolutely not. This is deplorable behavior party regardless.
Suzy Q
7:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I feel that the chairman new about the float.I am sure there is a log and a list of logs somewhere to keep up with entries.I am sure they can probably go back to years past to see what floats were entered and by who.I agree with a lot that has been posted on here.They knew about it and decided to let it slide since it was so "last minute". They were probably the ones who did the float themselves since they did not want to give out the names.While this shows lack of class on a holiday, it does prove we at least still have our rights to freedom of speech in some ways.They must be running out of things to tell us what to say,how to treat our kids,how to treat the religious and nonreligious, how to look, and so on and so on. I do not care for the president myself, I voted for him and I see it was a mistake.Not because of how he looks but because he messes up and has come across as unprofessional on more than one occasion.People,it would do some good to remind ourselves of how bad he makes his own self look.Remember the first day of stuttering?Remember how he screwed up the dinner with the Queen?Do I need to continue?Also,Our rights are slowly being taken away and it started way before Obama became president.The deficit was always unmanageable and is even more so now.No one can agree to come up with a reasonable solution to get it under control.I guess I am going to have to write in krusty the clown again on my ticket as this is going to be a first class circus this election.
Universal Constance
7:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
If those of us who hated Bush had done something like this, we would've been lynched! Why is it ok to do this to President Obama? Because he's black? Because he's a Democrat? No matter how you feel about the current person in the White House, a little respect and civility would go a long way. This float should have been banned from the parade the minute it showed up.
Kim Lumsden
7:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
WHAT A LOT OF HOGWASH AND IGNORANCE BEING DISPLAYED ON THESE PAGES!! THE MAJORITY OF YOU NEED TO SHUT YOUR 'CAKE-HOLE', GO BACK TO SCHOOL GET IN THE KNOW ABOUT WORLD AFAIRS, DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO EDUCATE YOURSELVES, AND STOP DISPLAYING YOUR IGNORANCE VIA THIS MEDIUM. A FEW OF YOU REBUPLICANS HAVE DEMONSTRATED BY YOUR REMARKS THAT YOU CAN BE OBJECTIVE AND YOU ARE TRULY 'AWARE', BUT THE MAJORITY WITH THEIR SICK, HATEFUL AND PATHETICAL SELVES, NEEDS TO GO BACK INTO THE BACKWOODS WHERE THEY COME FROM SO THAT THE INSECTS CAN CONSUME WHAT IS LEFT OF THEIR BRAINS! BLAMING THE PRESIDENT FOR THE HIGH PRICE OF GAS IS SO ASININE. (yes, i know most of you won't know what that means, go look it up, learn something)!! IT'S YOUR LYING REPUBLICAN LEADERS WHO WILL SAY ANYTHING TO GET VOTES THAT ARE TRYING TO DECEIVE YOU INTO THINKING THE PRICE OF GAS IS DEPENDENT ON THE ACTIONS OF ONE PERSON, NAMELY THE PRESIDENT!!! WASTED ENOUGH TIME HERE!
9:21 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
You said it alright. Your post is a perfect example of "hogwash and ignorance". Barry Soetoro is the most famous failure of all times. He takes from those who produce, to give to those who will not. He has quadrupled the debt of the bad president who preceded him. Only obama ran up 4 times the debt in just 2 years, as Bush did in all 8 years! Blaming Bush for being bad, doesn't excuse obama's being ten times worse! Two wrongs don't make a right. Bush was bad, but obama will go down in history as the nation's worst president in modern US history. He even made Carter look good by comparison! The worst thing about Socialism is, you always run out of other people's money. He will tax the rich, but when it isn't enough, he will tax the middle class as well. No matter who gets into office of the two we have to choose from. They will tax. We need Ron Paul in the White House. He makes obamney look like mental midgets.
6:17 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Why are you reading this ? This blog has turned into the Craigslist R&R (Rant or Rave) column. Move on.
Anthony Hernandez
7:43 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Its gonna be great when Obama wins in Nov and then in '16..Hillary ....It must suck that the greedy , middle and lower class hating Reps might not have a chance until '24
8:01 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Ummmm... Who said Hillary is running?! O'Malley in running in 2016. Greedy middle and lower class? Hmmmm... I thought Obama was helping the lower class, are you saying they're greedy because they want/need his help?
9:22 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Dream on. Maybe one day you will get a green card and be able to vote legally.
Lisa Yurkovitch
7:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Personally, I think the float sucks! Freedom of speech is great though. I will be voting for President Obama again in November because I agree with him on many issues. By the way, to the comment about Liberals being free loaders, you can kiss my LIBERAL ASS! I have worked for everything that I have and I have given people things when they were down and out. Liberals care about other people and they don't judge people who are struggling. There may be a few free loaders out there, but most of the free loaders that I know are CONSERVATIVES. Always taking advantage of Government programs, but the first to say we need less government.
8:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
First Lisa, I will tell you that I am a democrat. Secondly, depending what you mean by freeloaders, most of the poverty stricken who are in need of government assistance, are actually democrats. You need to check your facts. Third, in every party affiliation, there are people who judge, just as you are doing now. We are human and sometimes it is easier to judge than to look within. And lastly, the float was nothing about judging people (I don't agree with the float, but you cannot have one side without the other), just stating their discontent. The whole point of the article was whether we agree with the float, not mud-slinging!
Jim Sinkus
7:56 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It used to be that we could throw the tea in the water as a means of protest and to show our patriotism, but now, a few masks and truthful signs upset a few people?
Sure, these people knew that their float wouldn't be allowed in the parade if they told what it was all about. Their signs spoke the truth, and sometimes the truth hurts, but it doesn't mean that it still isn't the truth. To the people that werer disturbed by the signs, have they ever heard the story of The Kings New Clothes?
What do you want these people to say, that Obama is doing a good job? He's not, face it, so the signs are all truthful, whether you want them to be or not. What do you call a white elephant? Right! A white elephant!
r larson
8:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I say its freedom of speech. Since Obama is doing exactly what these people are portraying, those against this float need to ask themselves if they are opposed to obama doing what he is doing. If the answer is yes, then more power to these people in this float. If the answer is no, then they should not worry about it, they are happy that obama is spreading the wealth. Does anyone remember any president that wasn't made fun of? The bigger question is do we really want freedom of speech. Those upset about this appear to not want that. Yet the Constitution is all about free speech. The Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. Lest we all forget...So many people are so weak anymore. Can't handle somebody in a parade with some masks on. Grow up.. The people that died for this country to give us freedom of speech would be ashamed of the current America.
8:13 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I believe our fore fathers and those who fought long ago to bring about the Constitution would be upset with America today.
Tim Celley
8:20 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float is no more offensive than the bread and puppet hippies that show up every
year in Cabot VT on the 4th. To protest something.
Ms. B.
8:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
How do you teach a child of color to have pride in a country where even being President won't get you respect.
Doug Wood
10:55 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Respect is earned...and this president has done nothing but show contempt for our constitution. yours is simply another of the useless color arguments that get the issue nowhere!!!
8:35 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The same people writing about this being "freedom of speech" and our Constitution are the same ones that voted for Bush who did more to dismantle the Constitution and the Bill of Rights (he suspended habeus corpus) than any president in history. You people disgust me. Back in 2003 and again in 2005 a group of anti-war VETERANS were refused the right to march in Veteran's Day parades because they disagreed with Bush and the war. I guarantee you if this were a pro-Obama float the same ones on here defending it would be squealing about how it was low class and should not be allowed. Guarantee it! Tea is the new kool-aid.
Finessful one
8:36 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
How do you teach a child of color to have pride in a country where even being President won't get you respect.
9:04 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Teach him to rely on his character and integrity, instead or playing the race card to get false/forced respect. Obama could be white, purple or blue and it wouldn't change the fact that he has been an abysmal failure or historic proportions. You might not want to teach your "child of color" to emulate the half white traitor name barry soetoro, who has still never legally changed his name to barack hussein obama. And by the way, who would even WANT a name like Hussein? Just point to obama and tell you child, "see him, don't be like him". Work for a lving, have integrity and live by the Golden Rule. Then your "child of color" will have earned respect. Respecting someone just because they are the same color as you, is the epitome of racism.
7:19 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
@Wade - Is that white cone hat on your head too tight? "who would even WANT a name like Hussein". No need for you to show your racist card, you are wearing it on your head.
8:42 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Reginald Bronner
8:47 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I have read over the the article and the responding comments. What happened in the parade is a disgrace to all Americans and a source of public embarrassment for the city of Kingville, California. It should never have happened and the perpetrators should be punished by fine or at the very least public disclosure of who they are by name and address. I am a veteran and President Obama, in our valued American traditon, is my commander-in-chief as was George Bush before him. I respect that.
What I found most appalling was the number of bottom-dwellers who have responded to this article with the most disrespectful verbal filth. It is amazing how many of these low lifes and racists there are in California's hills. They are hiding behind their anonymous emails. They only dare to say and do these terrible things because of that. If they were uncovered you will find immature children, elderly racists, and social misfits in their numbers. Upright citizens don't have to stoop to this behavior. Perhaps it is time to make the anonymous Internet "visible" including posting any future messages with valid contact information or they do not get posted. It is bad enough now that many of us are ready for that to happen. Children playing in the toilet is what these anonymous posters are doing and they are making us all dirty by doing so.
8:59 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Fined?!?!?!? They should give them a medal AND a blue ribbon for first place and the courage to tell the truth!
Jack Noppinger
10:27 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Respect for the Office is responsible; respect for what has been done to this country is absolutely irresponsible. His lies are incredible, and his deeds dispicable. I pray you will wake up some day soon.
Ed Jr.
10:29 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
I absolutely love this float. A much more honest depiction compared to anything the P.O.S. has done in the Whitehouse.
8:57 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float was dead on! Bravo! The parade committee should be fined for not allowing freedom of speech, especially real truth speech! Best float in the entire parade probably.
Mark Esche
9:18 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The most honest thing about it was that they were in a manure spreader. So they used it for its' intended purpose.
9:00 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Might not have been the best thing to do but oh well it is over. The thing I am sick of is the total double standards, all the sudden all the Dems in America are calling Repubs distasteful and saying they would never do this, but I remember when Bush was in office, all the total lack of respect and name calling and such. I think it is totally ridiculous how you are acting. Also the person that said they were a independent and were voting for Obama now because of this, I feel sorry for you if that is all it took, because if you can't look around and see the mess this country is in economically and the numerous other things that if you just looked around you would notice, then you are and idiot to vote for a man because people bash him and not look at his horrible presidency.
9:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The comments about our president does not show solidarity. These are the same people who calls everyone un American. I cant believe one rumor sparked a debate about the president using hard working money to support the so called lazy non working people. The fact is these are lazy people looking for hand outs, they are the working poor. News flash its always been that way. Every American who has worked has paid their share of taxes so if they fall behind the Government has programs available to help those people. I am so sick and tired of all the stereo types. If you are Christians posting these comments you really need to take a look at yourself and what you are posting. Be the bigger person and let your voting speak for itself. Please remember that the President does not work alone there is congress. So far he has not been impeached. He captured and killed the US #1 most wanted that wasnt enough, He rescued Americans kidnapped abroad that wasnt enough, He is bringing troops home early that wasn't enough. I've come to the conclusion that no matter what he does is never enought. He will never be accepted by the majority because people smart people believe in hear say instead of doing research for themselves. Im sorry the president didnt put on his George Bush superman cape to create jobs and he didnt fill out the application for you and he didnt beg the employer to hire you.
g gross
9:06 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
It is absolutely amazing how so many people will blindly vote for the Republican Party that has virtually NO policies that are in these peoples' best interests (education, healthcare, taxes, jobs). Everything the elite Republicans desire is to benefit the wealthy and big corporations (oil, health insurance companies, wall street, big business) yet they are masters at convincing the masses of the middle and lower classes to vote for them. They convince them through appealing to all the latent racism among these folks and their homophobia and religion. Other than that everything the Republicans would do, is and will hurt the middle and lower classes.
WAKE UP IDIOTS and stop believing FOX, Rush and all the "tools" the right uses to manipulate you.
Tom Henry
9:47 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
G Gross, if you look at the actual voters, most of the lower class vote consistently Democrat, largely because of the fear-mongering of the left (Old people eating dog food, people breathing polluted air, dirty water, etc. Also, in the last 3 years, more big corporations' donations have been going to Dems as well:
Look, I am one of the middle class, and this Obamacare will hurt more than help me. So have the oppressive policies of O'Malley and the gang in Annapolis. Can you tell me how a proposed .15/gallon increase on gas is helping me? Thank God it was defeated because the PEOPLE spoke up.
9:09 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I meant to say they are NOT lazy people "The fact is these are lazy people looking for hand outs, they are the working poor.
Karen BAker
9:10 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
The float tells the truth. It is a shame people have to resort to hiding the content because of the liberal censorship protecting Obama and his terrible presidency.
Mark Esche
9:14 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Don't you find it wonderfully ironic that they were using a Manure Spreader?
9:14 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
So, many Americans are idiots. They gave you a vote? Ww!