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Cute not capable

Oct 08

6:17 AM

I couldn’t help but notice that Sen. Biden’s responses were concrete and factual, while Gov. Palin makes one heck of a cheerleader. I’m sorry, but winking at the camera and making references to hockey moms just doesn’t cut it. We need Joe Biden’s experience and expertise.

Joe Barkley

Portsmouth

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Joe out of touch

Submitted by pierreqb64675 on Mon, 10/06/2008 at 4:28 pm.

Joe you ignorant slu*, You must truly hate the troops. What part of France are you from? How can you think Biden is a better choice when he pals with that Terrorist Ayers, Oh thats not correct, Oh well It doesn't have to be, I know it to be true. Get on board the McSame/palin ticket, Don't forget She's Hot You Betcha

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Same Ole, Same Ole

Submitted by charlesm on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 9:45 pm.

Well, Joe, for a hardened democrat, what comment could we expect?

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My personal favorite

Submitted by am81430 on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 6:51 pm.

was the "shout out" during the debate. I never thought I would ever be able to say that I heard a "shout out" in a vice presidential debate. Oh well, we did lower the bar considerably...

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VP Bias

Submitted by steveh3 on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 12:15 pm.

Anyone else notice that every letter to the editor today was anti Palin? VP shows its bias....of course if they decide to let me post today, it will be several hours from now before this actually gets posted.

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Factual?

Submitted by C.B. on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 12:01 pm.

I have to assume the writer didn't watch the debate or had the sound turned off. There is no other way anyone could come to that conclusion. Biden told so many outright lies on national TV that it was hard to count them. He even used his fist, hands and loud voice while repeating the lies to make a point. Wow!!! McCain/Palin 08.

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Concrete and factual?

Submitted by gabriellel45516 on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 10:52 am.

Gotta laugh at that.

If his answers were so concrete why is it that he flubbed on the duties of the job he seeks and where they are delineated in the Constitution?

If his answers are so factual why did he resort to so many lies, including ones about his "neighborhood" and a restaurant that closed more than 10 years ago?

The only thing concrete and facual about Biden is that he is well known as a blockhead.

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Great

Submitted by Ira Tateu on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 9:36 am.

So we should follow Portsmouth's lead on who to vote for this year? Considering your mayor and senator I personally will have to look elsewhere. In fact, P-Town is a metaphor for Obama. Most of the people don't pay taxes and those who do pay to much.

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Doubts about McCain

Submitted by Bill Mitchell on Sat, 10/04/2008 at 7:16 am.

I always thought McCain would put his country before himself but the appointment of Sarah Palin as VP candidate is both foolish and reckless. I see it as a win at all cost attitude. Oh well, in any case Obama will be good for this country in the eyes of the world.

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