Palin linked to death threats against Obama

[Crabtownboy]

LeBuick, do you actually believe this junk? How can you have any self-respect believing this? I can understand this coming from Crabby or BaptistBeliver but I thought you had more common sense. I guess not.

Thanks for the compliment Sag. Actually I need more information before posting something like this. I looked at the web site and am not sure how credible it is. I do not put much faith in the story. The Economic Times is published by the India Times.

Having recorded a staggering growth of 150% over the past few years. The Economic Times has emerged as the most widely circulated economic and business daily in the country and among the top three English financial dailies in the world.

It serves as a knowledge platform of Business and Economy in India, promoting economic debate and informing on Indian Business and Economy globally and Global Business and Economy in India. Launched on 5th March 1961, it has traditionally been the essential reference document on Indian business, polity, economy and finance. Its focus on the managerial component and evolving business in India and abroad makes it the favourite amongst intellectuals, managers as well as students and researchers.

http://syndication.indiatimes.com/articlelist/12972358.cms

I do not see that they would have an axe to grind in either direction concerning American politics. I wonder where they picked up the story?

By the way, this is no worse than much that was posted by many here about Obama before the election and even now.

What goes around comes around.

 

[sag38]

Well, my selfedit didn't take fast enough I see. But, I stand by my statement. However, I didn't know that LeBuick blamed McCain for the fire on the aircraft carrier.

So Crabby, two wrongs make a right?

 

[Crabtownboy]

Well, my selfedit didn't take fast enough I see. But, I stand by my statement. However, I didn't know that LeBuick blamed McCain for the fire on the aircraft carrier.

So Crabby, two wrongs make a right?

I am not sure what you mean by "two wrongs." Can you explain that for me.

From a quick search this story does not seem to be getting any play time in the US. However in other places around the world it is. I do not know where the story originated.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...e-for-death-threats-against-Barack-Obama.html

http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=8&theme=&usrsess=1&id=230333

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rrorists-led-dramatic-rise-death-threats.html

Palin was trying to win the election. I do not think she really wanted Obama to be killed. As far as I am concerned everyone can leave her along. She is not the VP and I think that is great. As I said several times, I think Palin would be a great friend to be around, vivacious, life of the party, etc. but VP, no, no, no. I do not dislike her, but I do feel she was and is not qualified to be VP.

 

[sag38]

Since, according to your opinion, others have made wild claims against President Obama (and I agree they have) that makes it ok for LeBuick to make his own. And, this latest claim is one of the wildest to say the least.

 

[Crabtownboy]

Since, according to your opinion, others have made wild claims against President Obama (and I agree they have) that makes it ok for LeBuick to make his own. And, this latest claim is one of the wildest to say the least.

I did not say it was ok or not ok. But since Republicans and conservatives made such wild claims, and continue to do so, do not be surprised if similiar threads are made the other way around.

 

[rbell]

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Again though, I don't want t crucify Palin...

Untrue. You've done nothing but that...and the misleading title to this thread is another example.

 

[OldRegular]

I sincerely posted this to say we need to be careful what we say and how we say it. However, if the article is factual, what it is saying is they noticed an increased threat level against Obama about the time she made those allegations. Could be coincidence or it could be a direct correlation. According to the article, the Secret Service believe the later to be true.

And as far as I know, the Secret Service is non-partisan so have nothing to gain by attacking either party.

The Secret Service hasn't informed me that the latter is true. Do you talk to them also.:laugh:

 

[Palatka51]

I did not say it was ok or not ok. But since Republicans and conservatives made such wild claims, and continue to do so, do not be surprised if similiar threads are made the other way around.

There is nothing wild about the claims of his association with Bill Ayers, Wright (nothing reverent about him) and others.

 

[Crabtownboy]

There is nothing wild about the claims of his association with Bill Ayers, Wright (nothing reverent about him) and others.

You just proved my point. I appreciate your doing that.

 

[Bible-boy]

Well, my selfedit didn't take fast enough I see. But, I stand by my statement. However, I didn't know that LeBuick blamed McCain for the fire on the aircraft carrier.

Oh yes, he sure did. See here:

http://www.baptistboard.com/showthread.php?t=52520&highlight=Forrestal

 

[Revmitchell]

The problem came from her making hate filled accusations against Obama. He never paled around with terrorist and certainly wasn't during the campaign.

Again, she was new to the national scene and perhaps in AK nothing would be made of a something like this. The lower 48 is filled with diverse groups and one never knows how a statement like this can motivate a bad crowd. I again blame her handlers for not stopping her. Most of the country (all but the right) felt that accusation was way over the line. If you recall, that's when Obama went way up in the polls.

Bill Ayers is a terrorist like it or not. And what she said was not a
"problem". It is like blaming the woman for the rape because of how she is dressed.

 

[carpro]

...accused him of "palling around with terrorists", citing his links with the sixties radical William Ayers.

The accusations are true.

It's just too bad :tear: if anyone has a problem with it.

 

[windcatcher]

Bill Ayers is a terrorist like it or not. And what she said was not a
"problem". It is like blaming the woman for the rape because of how she is dressed.

The problem is some are wanting to make Palin the 'fall guy' when clearly there's enough anger among some extreme factions which don't get their way to cause trouble. Palin was telling the truth..... and McCain fought his campaign with the enthusiasm of a turtle and the wisdom of Bush recommended campaign staffers instead of finding his own loyalist. His margin vote was as narrow as it was because of the conservatives and Christians who saw the opposition as being worse for the country.... not because he was so impressive in his 'maverick' ability to lead. He had his chance to prove how much a maverick he was when he suspended his campaign.... and didn't study or heed the voices of the American people who were against the bailout.... and he voted for it.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I am disappointed when this kind of attack comes from either side of the spectrum. I don't know what kind of news source The Economic Times is, but the worded certainly appeared slanted and biased.

What kind of lunatics would be stirred up by comments like Gov Palin made?. There is a lunatic fringe out there who will be stirred up at any feeble excuse. She is certainly not to be 'linked' to death threats .

 

[John Toppass]

I do not believe Palin was responsible in anyway. However, I do believe that no matter how this is stated, that it is an intended attack to further ungodly gloating. That is just my opinion. I wish this sort of attacks on this board could be stopped. I will pray for those who attack anyone in this manner.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I do not believe Palin was responsible in anyway. However, I do believe that no matter how this is stated, that it is an intended attack to further ungodly gloating. That is just my opinion. I wish this sort of attacks on this board could be stopped. I will pray for those who attack anyone in this manner.

I am sad that attack posts have far too common in both directions.

 

[Dragoon68]

This is not an attack on Palin because so many of us have been guilty of a lot more. It's really to show my agreement to a statement widcatcher made, "Killing a persons reputation based on falsehood is the equivalent of murder". and will add to his statement by saying "or will lead to murder". I think this story also says how careful we have to be in our attacks toward others. You never know whose listening, how much of it they will believe and how they will personally respond to the allegations.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...threats_against_Obama/articleshow/3691429.cms

What a dumb title and article this is! On the other hand, I wish all candidates would stop talking about their opponents and just lay out their own story. I'd find that more interesting. I don't really need to much help in picking out the warts on the other guys.

 

[Aaron]

This is not an attack on Palin because so many of us have been guilty of a lot more. It's really to show my agreement to a statement widcatcher made, "Killing a persons reputation based on falsehood is the equivalent of murder". and will add to his statement by saying "or will lead to murder". I think this story also says how careful we have to be in our attacks toward others. You never know whose listening, how much of it they will believe and how they will personally respond to the allegations.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...threats_against_Obama/articleshow/3691429.cms

I don't care whether or not her statements were a direct cause of real or imagined death threats. They needed to be said. I think Marxists a terrorist sympathizers should fear for their lives here, especially when they attempt to influence policy.

 

[windcatcher]

This is not an attack on Palin because so many of us have been guilty of a lot more. It's really to show my agreement to a statement widcatcher made, "Killing a persons reputation based on falsehood is the equivalent of murder". and will add to his statement by saying "or will lead to murder". I think this story also says how careful we have to be in our attacks toward others. You never know whose listening, how much of it they will believe and how they will personally respond to the allegations.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...threats_against_Obama/articleshow/3691429.cms

You make my statement your excuse for posting this drivel!

That is unfair and unkind.

Clearly I was speaking about postings such as this which incite emotion and originate in falsehood or allegations and gossip.

Palin was right in identifying Obama's friends as terrorist and thugs.... Ayers was, and recent statements made suggest, he's unrepentant. Obama endorsed a book but denied association. This is not gossip. These are facts. Making Palin to be an ogre by false allegations or loose association of a statement she makes to a threat made by some looney extreemist gang..... is way beyond left field!
I rebuke you!:tear:

 

[OldRegular]

Obama is a Marxist! That is a fact. His mentor in Hawaii was a Marxist. His associates at Columbia were Marxist. His buddy and mentor in Chicago was Marxist terrorist William Ayers. Obama has no problem with the murder of children, born or newborn.

The history of Marxism is one of mass murder. Simply look at the Russian Revolution, the Communists in China, Cambodia, North Korea, and Viet Nam.

The history of the abortionists in this country is mass murder, 50 million and counting. The reason some people on this forum hate Palin so much is she is strongly pro life and not ashamed to admit it. The reason for this topic is the same as the stories being spread by some RINO's and the leftist media. They are afraid of a strong conservative woman, in the mold of Margaret Thatcher.