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McCain uses internet for the first time

No offense, but McCain is seriously out of touch with the world. Doesn't know how to use the internet. Doesn't know his geography. Or even know his perceived enemies, remember this?..."Iran trains Al-Qaida."

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McCain Makes Historic First Visit to Internet In a daring bid to wrench attention from his Democratic rival in the 2008 presidential race, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) today embarked on an historic first-ever visit to the Internet. Given that the Arizona Republican had never logged onto the Internet before, advisors acknowledged that his first visit to the World Wide Web was fraught with risk. But with his Democratic rival Barack Obama making headlines with his tour of the Middle East and Europe, the McCain campaign felt that they needed to "come up with something equally bold for John to do," according to one advisor. McCain aides said that the senator's journey to the Internet will span five days and will take him to such far-flung sites as Amazon.com, eBay and Facebook. With a press retinue watching, Sen. McCain logged onto the Internet at 9:00 AM Sunday, paying his first-ever visit ever to Mapquest.com. "I can't get this [expletive] thing to work," Sen. McCain said as he struggled with his computer's mouse, causing his wife Cindy to prompt him to add that he was "just kidding." Having pronounced his visit to Mapquest a success, Sen. McCain continued his tour by visiting Weather.com and Yahoo! Answers, where he inquired as to the difference between Sunnis and Shiites. Sen. McCain said that he had embarked on his visit to the Internet to allay any fears that he is too out-of-touch to be president, adding that he plans to take additional steps to demonstrate that he is comfortable with today's technology: "In the days and weeks ahead, you will be seeing me rock out with my new Walkman."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-...r_b_114002.html

Self pwn.

Its only a matter of time now before he discovers the the true value of the internet. Porn. ANd for an old man unaccustomed to that, when he first stumbles to a free porn site or heaven forbid to a thumbnail site...why he may never leave the computer again. The whole campaing down the tubes because McCain stubles on one of those "i have just turned 18 and im sleeping with a man old enough to be my grandfather" sites.

The world didn't always evolve around the internet. There were great leaders before the internet age. What is your point? What does political philosophy have to do with whether a person uses the internet or not.

I mean, look at you. You wish to become president of a forum and he wishes to become president of a superpower nation.

that's a joke right?

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Originally posted by Kapedano The world didn't always evolve around the internet. There were great leaders before the internet age. What is your point? What does political philosophy have to do with whether a person uses the internet or not. I mean, look at you. You wish to become president of a forum and he wishes to become president of a superpower nation.

You must of forgotten the majority of the campaign funds made by candidates such as Ron Paul and Obama, which by the way broke all-time records, is made from the internet. Understanding the media medium is VERY IMPORTANT to the leader of the country. Leaders before the internet knew how to use the media to their advantage. Republicans rely on character attacks (as you just did) to win elections, well guess what I'm doing, I'm attacking his detachment from one of the main drivers of the modern world. The man is out of touch...

Boo fucking hoo...

so this is really true? holy fuck. i cant believe anyone would consider voting for someone that hadnt checked a news site online. or a political opinion piece in some journal.

fuck.

and these same people will vote against someone because they dont go to church/often enough.

my mind boggles.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN so this is really true? holy fuck. i cant believe anyone would consider voting for someone that hadnt checked a news site online. or a political opinion piece in some journal. fuck. and these same people will vote against someone because they dont go to church/often enough. my mind boggles.

I honestly wouldnt be surprised if he wins the election since many people down there are looking at him as a person who is well qualified to answer that phone call at 3:00AM.

This guy McCain is even worse than Bush, he will do in one term what Bush did in two terms.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN that's a joke right?

I think the article is made-up, but McCain himself admits that he's completely illiterate when it comes to computers. The real joke is that this guy is only down by a couple of points in the polls.

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Originally posted by Renegade I think the article is made-up, but McCain himself admits that he's completely illiterate when it comes to computers. The real joke is that this guy is only down by a couple of points in the polls.

yeah, i just dont understand

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Originally posted by Krypton You must of forgotten the majority of the campaign funds made by candidates such as Ron Paul and Obama, which by the way broke all-time records, is made from the internet. Understanding the media medium is VERY IMPORTANT to the leader of the country. Leaders before the internet knew how to use the media to their advantage. Republicans rely on character attacks (as you just did) to win elections, well guess what I'm doing, I'm attacking his detachment from one of the main drivers of the modern world. The man is out of touch... Boo fucking hoo...

If I wanted to attack your character, I would do a better job at it.

Don't you have to run an election now? Why are you spending time with me? Go get your votes!


How has the internet changed peoples views on politics? Sure it has changed the way we see the world, but some things are the way they are. If you wanted to make the statement that all leaders should know their media, well McCain does a pretty good job at it considering all the hype that Obama is getting from kids like you. He is trailing just a couple of points.

Obama should be up at least 15 percent now. What is happening? How is the use of internet relevant in this case?

What I also find funny is that most of the left was all for McCain when he was not running on how great he is, etc etc.

I am not here to defend McCains political views because I don't agree with a lot of his views, but stating such a comment is ridiculous.

Perhaps the world in your eyes revolves around the internet and that is why you are running for the president of a forum.

he swore in front of the press?

LOL

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Originally posted by Kapedano If I wanted to attack your character, I would do a better job at it. Don't you have to run an election now? Why are you spending time with me? Go get your votes! How has the internet changed peoples views on politics? Sure it has changed the way we see the world, but some things are the way they are. If you wanted to make the statement that all leaders should know their media, well McCain does a pretty good job at it considering all the hype that Obama is getting from kids like you. He is trailing just a couple of points. Obama should be up at least 15 percent now. What is happening? How is the use of internet relevant in this case? What I also find funny is that most of the left was all for McCain when he was not running on how great he is, etc etc. I am not here to defend McCains political views because I don't agree with a lot of his views, but stating such a comment is ridiculous. Perhaps the world in your eyes revolves around the internet and that is why you are running for the president of a forum.

You do realize the PDD election is for shits n giggles right? Hilerious you use that as an argument against me, great job there champ...

I never said the world revolves around the internet. But if the guy doesn't even know how to use it, he's out of touch, PERIOD. The man is senile. He stated to the press "Iran trains Al-Qaida fighters." He does not know his geography. Apparently, Iraq and Pakistan share a border with each other.

Now, all of sudden, my support for Obama is "hype". Great argument there... And his supporters are "kids" too, right? Keep talking shit, the more you do, the less we can take your argument seriously...I mean come on, my life revolves around the internet? Is that all you've got? Are you capable of addressing the points, or are you compelled to focus on me...didn't know I was running for the White House...

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN yeah, i just dont understand

it's actually quite simple. Old people vote more than young people. Old people can related to an old man never using the internet.

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Originally posted by jerZ07002 it's actually quite simple. Old people vote more than young people. Old people can related to an old man never using the internet.

Old people also retire. McCain should do the same..

You need to get more young people to vote then. Easily achieved, just give everyone undeer 30 who comes to vote a free ipod shuffle or something like that. Young people across america will be lining up. And it scheap too, shuffles are in america what? They are around 50� in europe, maybe cheaper so they shouldn't be more than 50$ in US. And there cant be more than, what 100 million people under 30 in the us? Final cost round 5 billion. A bargain compared to some other things you spend money on Also, good for those that own or intend to purchase Apple stock



McCain should be introduced to Wikipedia. He will shit his pants at first (he is an old man after all) because of all the information available to him, but later he might pick up a thing or two, which can only help him.

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Originally posted by Moongoose You need to get more young people to vote then. Easily achieved, just give everyone undeer 30 who comes to vote a free ipod shuffle or something like that. Young people across america will be lining up. And it scheap too, shuffles are in america what? They are around 50� in europe, maybe cheaper so they shouldn't be more than 50$ in US. And there cant be more than, what 100 million people under 30 in the us? Final cost round 5 billion. A bargain compared to some other things you spend money on Also, good for those that own or intend to purchase Apple stock

Why would the old people in power try to entice young people to vote them out of office?

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McCain should be introduced to Wikipedia. He will shit his pants at first (he is an old man after all) because of all the information available to him, but later he might pick up a thing or two, which can only help him.

McCain's campaign knows Wikipedia well - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/...s_n_118207.html

This is so informative!

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Originally posted by Krypton Old people also retire. McCain should do the same..

Old people also die, or end there pointless life themselves for better good of others surrounding them.

The internet is going to play a part in this election.....

i mean look at this!! I found this with in 5 secs....

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In bad taste: John McCain's ten worst jokes Today, liberal tempers flared once again after the Republican nominee quipped that Guantanamo was �one of the nicest places in the world to live in� during a Q&A at the Aspen Institute (see the video below). So on the occasion of this latest demonstration of his legendary humour, we�ve compiled a list of McCain's ten worst �jokes�. 1. The rape joke. During his 1986 Senate campaign, he told the following joke in front of a number of journalists: �Did you hear the one about the woman who is attacked on the street by a gorilla, beaten senseless, raped repeatedly and left to die? When she finally regains consciousness and tries to speak, her doctor leans over to hear her sigh contently and to feebly ask, 'Where is that marvelous ape?'" 2. The �Bomb Iran� song. Earlier in his presidential campaign, McCain was asked by a participant at a town hall meeting when the US �should send an air mail message to Tehran�. He replied: �Do you know that old Beach Boys song, Bomb Iran?� before proceeding to sing �Bomb bomb bomb� to the tune of the hit Barbara-Ann 3. The one about killing Iranians. In July, McCain was asked by reporters on the campaign trail about data showing a ten-fold increase in US exports to Iran during Bush�s presidency, with a particular rise in tobacco exports. �Maybe that�s a way of killing them,� he replied, chuckling awhile before adding: �I meant that as a joke.� Iran, understandably, was not so amused. 4. The Chelsea Clinton joke. At a Senate Republican fundraiser in 1998, when Chelsea was just 18, he took aim at both her appearance and that of the then attorney-general . "Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly?" he asked guests. "Because her father is Janet Reno." 5. The one about waterboarding. Despite previously condemning primary rival Rudy Giuliani for comparing the race to torture, McCain made a similar reference at a press conference with Florida governor Charlie Crist in January this year. When Crist was asked by reporters whether McCain had pressured him for his endorsement, McCain, a torture victim himself, interjected: "It was just waterboarding." 6. The other ones about waterboarding. About a month later, McCain made a very similar joke reported in the New York Times. With his presidential hopes apparently fading, a number of his staff had deserted the campaign, only to return when McCain resurrected his bid with a New Hampshire victory. There was, he jibed "a short period of waterboarding to find out what they did in their absence." 7. The Fidel joke. In February amid reports of Castro�s failing health, McCain told a town hall in Indiana, "I hope he has the opportunity to meet Karl Marx very soon." 8. The Alzheimers jibe. Shortly after President Reagan had been diagnosed with the degenerative illness, McCain made the following joke at a Republican fundraiser. � Do you know the best thing about having Alzheimer's?� he asked. �You get to hide your own Easter eggs.� 9. The IED joke. When appearing on the admittedly satirical (and liberal-leaning) programme The Daily Show earlier this year, McCain joked that he'd brought host John Stewart an improvised explosive device as a gift from Iraq. The jibe drew criticism from relatives of US soldiers, over 1,700 of whom have been killed by IEDs. 10. The one about the French. In an interview with Fox News, McCain aimed at America�s allies in Afghanistan. "You know," he began, "the French remind me a little bit of an aging actress of the 1940s who is still trying to dine out on her looks but doesn't have the face for it." http://timesonline.typepad.com/usel...s-supporte.html

LOL number 4 is fucking hilarious.

1. is incorrect because apes have small penises compared to humans

8. I've used that myself, I wonder who he stole it from

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Originally posted by Moongoose Its only a matter of time now before he discovers the the true value of the internet. Porn.

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Originally posted by Groundhog Boy Why would the old people in power try to entice young people to vote them out of office?

+1 - also, a $75 ipod isn't expensive when you buy one, but purchasing 1 million+ ipod's, even with a quantity discount, would be way too expensive.

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