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Saturday, October 18, 2008 07:43 AM
Original article: Robo bust

Shell game.

I hear that the Democrats shell game is honest.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 07:53 AM
Original article: Sarah Palin on "SNL"

Stop the Hate.

IT isn't even about this person, for you have no interest in the person whatsoever, it is only about your hatred being given license to spew forth and thrill you with it's delicious and fragrant bile.

WTF? She is not Adolph Hitler. You folks need an enema from Joel Osteen.

Out Demons! Out!

I can't imagine Amy Poehler making anything bearable but I would never waste my time or energy hating her. I just don't see her movies.

You all got your panties in a twist because Palin got to say, "Live from New York . . . "

That REALLY burns you up.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 08:12 AM

He also endorsed the Iraq war.

He is also a liar. Now that Kissinger has also endorsed Obama can there be any doubt that Obama is a War Candidate promising us more war under the brilliant guidance of Zbignew Brezinsky and Joe Biden.

Colin Powell just wants a job with the Obama administration and the opportunity to do to Iran what he did to Iraq.

Powell, like Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld and RIce is a war criminal.

Nice endorsement!

Sunday, October 19, 2008 08:52 AM
Original article: Sarah Palin on "SNL"

Why the people love Obama and hate Palin

This article actually lists the code phrases that Obama uses, The same critical analysis could be applied to all the code phrases used by the MSM on Palin.

Most of you will not get past the first four or five pages, but it shows the techniques in the BELIEVE campaign and does so in a fashion which is comprehensible.

I had been trained in sales techniques and they were distilled from this technique except we called it "pumping" instead of "pacing" but it, like the rhythmic voice, plants suggestions in the subconscious rhythmically and associatively.

This is why you believe and trust without anything to really back it up, just impressions sans facts.

Anyway, most of you will not even look at this:

http://www.pennypresslv.com/Obama%27s_Use_of_Hidden_Hypnosis_techniques_in_His_Speeches.pdf

The author cannot help but do to the reader what Obama does to a crowd but he isn't running for president and doesn't seem to be profiting from it. I doubt Republicans would care to admit such even exists.

Haven't you noticed that it is all style and so substance? This is why.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 09:02 AM
Original article: Sarah Palin on "SNL"

To pique your interest

and bypass that dreadfully long intro (but you do have to read it for it to work):

page 17 is where the examples from Obama's speech are cited and explained.

"The I stand here before you" - code

"Now is the time" - code

These phrases are repeated so much because they are true pacing or pumping the subconscious to accept what follows as true as well.

These techniques are most familiar to those who are into sales, cons or religion.

It really doesn't matter because he has already won, but the technique is also very usable for getting, ahem, your way.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 09:57 AM
Original article: Sarah Palin on "SNL"

Mt dear giacomo007

No one would accuse McCain of using such techniques and no one would deny that a certain politician from the 1930s also mastered the technique.

The masses prefer a good hypnotist to a politician.

No one would accuse Hillary of using such techniques either.

The rhythmic speaking and repeated uses of agreement phrases is not mere rhetoric. It's how you either get into someone's wallet or pants.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:01 AM
Original article: Sarah Palin on "SNL"

My dear Giacomo007,

Hitler was not so bold and presumptuous, nor was he anything out of the ordinary when it comes to "great" leaders.

In 2000 did Bush talk about everyone he was planning to attack and invade?

We already know who Obama, Biden and Brzezinski intend to attack before the election.

This country is so far right wing that talking and joking about bombing or invading some other country on the other side of the world is acceptable. Did Hitler get elected by saying he was going to invade Poland, France and all the rest? I suspect he was more prudent and reasonable than those leaders we are faced with today. In fact he talked up a mean,

"Peace Speech" in 1933 since he knew that Germany was in no condition to engage in wars - neither are we. Yet Obama wants to use the military option halfway around the world just like Bush. At least Hitler only wanted a continent.

We are no longer a civilized nation.

But a charismatic and inspirational leader is just what that needs.

But what really is the similarity? Come on, ZB wants to kick the Russians ass, so did AH. Kicking Russia's ass is never a good idea. Ask Georgia.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:04 AM
Original article: Sarah Palin on "SNL"

For the record,

I have no good things to say about McCain either, except that his conning skills are rather poor.

Stupid people believe politicians and stupid people need a leader they can follow.

"Let the :Leader Lead" - Keillor

How can you respect such as that?

Follow the pied piper.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:08 AM

First he sold us the war in Iraq.

Now he is selling us Obama.

I'll buy that - FOR A DOLLAR!

The man has no shame and is looking for another job so he can lay waste to another country.

Give the man a SALUTE!

Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:24 AM

What Powell was really thinking

"Am I going to get to do to Iran what I did to Iraq?"

Sunday, October 19, 2008 11:29 AM

Funny.

Funny how he just noticed that recently. How does he think he got his job as Secretary of State?

How many people killed in the Iraq War, Colin?

How many lies did you tell, Colin?

When a democratic President wages war it is pretty, right?

Sunday, October 19, 2008 07:17 PM

Get real.

Nothing will change. It is good for business.

Slow news day or no more dirt on Palin?

If Americans didn't love their war on drugs they wouldn't keep voting for democrats or republicans.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 07:33 PM

My dear mysticmom,

I am certain that Obama will do everything for the pot movement that Clinton and Carter did for it. Once they take your votes, everything else gets a little hazy and confused.

As a matter of fact, you will be fooled again, and again, and again.

Sunday, October 19, 2008 07:44 PM

Godwin's Law for clarity.

The war on drugs permits the authorities to do everything that the Nazis did and some things that would even make them pause and gasp as well.

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