McCain disavows comments about Obama

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong. What value does the explicit use of his middle name add to the debate? We're not using anyone else's middle name in the debate. Why single Mr. Obama out in that respect? Other than to try and draw or suggest a parallel that simply doesn't exist, why?

Edited February 27, 2008 by Mr. Big Dog

[GaryC 7]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

[GaryC 7]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

His name is his name. As long as your not distorting it I don't see a problem using it. If it makes you feel better then use everyones middle name. No one complained when they called Bill by his full name, William Jefferson Clinton. They never complained when they used Nixons full name, Richard Millhouse Nixon. No one said anything when they used Bush's full name, George Walker Bush. Why should Obama complain if we use his full name?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

His name is his name. As long as your not distorting it I don't see a problem using it. If it makes you feel better then use everyones middle name. No one complained when they called Bill by his full name, William Jefferson Clinton. They never complained when they used Nixons full name, Richard Millhouse Nixon. No one said anything when they used Bush's full name, George Walker Bush. Why should Obama complain if we use his full name?

None of the aforementioned had their middle name used repeatedly in any context. I don't remember anyone ever addressing Slick Willy by his full name in an ongoing manner. Ever. McCain knows what the idiot radio host was trying to accomplish and he expressed his regrets over that cheap shot like a true gentleman and a true statesman. If there was nothing wrong with it, McCain wouldn't have reacted the way he did. As much as you might fear the prospect of Obama moving into the White House next January, you ought to be able to see that idiotic attack for what it is.

Oh, and you haven't answered my question: What value does the explicit use of his middle name add to the debate? We're not using anyone else's middle name in the debate. Why single Mr. Obama out in that respect?

Edited February 27, 2008 by Mr. Big Dog

[wishbone 0]

It was his name and it was given at his birth, why would use it as reference on his personality. I feel Cunningham's comments are so childish and unprofessional.

[no name 1]

People often use Hillary's middle name when discussing her. Someone needs to quit whining & stop denying his background.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Hussein is about as common a name in the Middle East as Smith or Jones is in America.

I can't believe this is even an issue. This whole hullabaloo makes about as much sense as making a big deal over everyone named "Joseph" just because of Stalin....

Edited February 27, 2008 by wife_of_mahmoud

[GaryC 7]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

His name is his name. As long as your not distorting it I don't see a problem using it. If it makes you feel better then use everyones middle name. No one complained when they called Bill by his full name, William Jefferson Clinton. They never complained when they used Nixons full name, Richard Millhouse Nixon. No one said anything when they used Bush's full name, George Walker Bush. Why should Obama complain if we use his full name?

None of the aforementioned had their middle name used repeatedly in any context. I don't remember anyone ever addressing Slick Willy by his full name in an ongoing manner. Ever. McCain knows what the idiot radio host was trying to accomplish and he expressed his regrets over that cheap shot like a true gentleman and a true statesman. If there was nothing wrong with it, McCain wouldn't have reacted the way he did. As much as you might fear the prospect of Obama moving into the White House next January, you ought to be able to see that idiotic attack for what it is.

Oh, and you haven't answered my question: What value does the explicit use of his middle name add to the debate? We're not using anyone else's middle name in the debate. Why single Mr. Obama out in that respect?

Who cares if it "has value"? Why is it wrong to call him by his name? It isn't.

[Peikko 1,575]

It's true that the media do all use the full name Hillary Rodham Clinton but I have never heard anyone in the media say Barack Hussein Obama. However it does seem a little bit storm in a tea cupish. I feel pretty certain that the talk show host did mean it to be in some way derogatory but on the other hand it's not really as though Hussein is synonymous with evil in the way that for instance the name Hitler is. It's still commonly used and the sooner people learn to accept it as just a name the better. This talk show host is the biggest dingbat for attaching some significance to the name, what a plonker!

Edited February 27, 2008 by Purple_Hibiscus

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

His name is his name. As long as your not distorting it I don't see a problem using it. If it makes you feel better then use everyones middle name. No one complained when they called Bill by his full name, William Jefferson Clinton. They never complained when they used Nixons full name, Richard Millhouse Nixon. No one said anything when they used Bush's full name, George Walker Bush. Why should Obama complain if we use his full name?

None of the aforementioned had their middle name used repeatedly in any context. I don't remember anyone ever addressing Slick Willy by his full name in an ongoing manner. Ever. McCain knows what the idiot radio host was trying to accomplish and he expressed his regrets over that cheap shot like a true gentleman and a true statesman. If there was nothing wrong with it, McCain wouldn't have reacted the way he did. As much as you might fear the prospect of Obama moving into the White House next January, you ought to be able to see that idiotic attack for what it is.

Oh, and you haven't answered my question: What value does the explicit use of his middle name add to the debate? We're not using anyone else's middle name in the debate. Why single Mr. Obama out in that respect?

Who cares if it "has value"? Why is it wrong to call him by his name? It isn't.

So why did the host not refer to McCain by is full name but singled out Mr. Obama for that treatment? You know the answer, Gary. Come on and show that you have the guts to say it.

[GaryC 7]

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

His name is his name. As long as your not distorting it I don't see a problem using it. If it makes you feel better then use everyones middle name. No one complained when they called Bill by his full name, William Jefferson Clinton. They never complained when they used Nixons full name, Richard Millhouse Nixon. No one said anything when they used Bush's full name, George Walker Bush. Why should Obama complain if we use his full name?

None of the aforementioned had their middle name used repeatedly in any context. I don't remember anyone ever addressing Slick Willy by his full name in an ongoing manner. Ever. McCain knows what the idiot radio host was trying to accomplish and he expressed his regrets over that cheap shot like a true gentleman and a true statesman. If there was nothing wrong with it, McCain wouldn't have reacted the way he did. As much as you might fear the prospect of Obama moving into the White House next January, you ought to be able to see that idiotic attack for what it is.

Oh, and you haven't answered my question: What value does the explicit use of his middle name add to the debate? We're not using anyone else's middle name in the debate. Why single Mr. Obama out in that respect?

Who cares if it "has value"? Why is it wrong to call him by his name? It isn't.

So why did the host not refer to McCain by is full name but singled out Mr. Obama for that treatment? You know the answer, Gary. Come on and show that you have the guts to say it.

His name is his name. Call everyone by their middle name if you like. There isn't anything wrong with using his full name.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

People often use Hillary's middle name when discussing her.

BS. I never heard anyone referring to her as Hillary Diane Clinton. Hillary Rodham Clinton, yes. But Rodham is her maiden rather than her middle name. And ever since she is running for the Presidential nomination, the use of her maiden name has pretty much stopped.

McCain's got it right and you, Gary, have it wrong.

Why is it wrong to use his name?

Read my edited statement - I explained why I made the statement I made. Can you answer my question?

His name is his name. As long as your not distorting it I don't see a problem using it. If it makes you feel better then use everyones middle name. No one complained when they called Bill by his full name, William Jefferson Clinton. They never complained when they used Nixons full name, Richard Millhouse Nixon. No one said anything when they used Bush's full name, George Walker Bush. Why should Obama complain if we use his full name?

None of the aforementioned had their middle name used repeatedly in any context. I don't remember anyone ever addressing Slick Willy by his full name in an ongoing manner. Ever. McCain knows what the idiot radio host was trying to accomplish and he expressed his regrets over that cheap shot like a true gentleman and a true statesman. If there was nothing wrong with it, McCain wouldn't have reacted the way he did. As much as you might fear the prospect of Obama moving into the White House next January, you ought to be able to see that idiotic attack for what it is.

Oh, and you haven't answered my question: What value does the explicit use of his middle name add to the debate? We're not using anyone else's middle name in the debate. Why single Mr. Obama out in that respect?

Who cares if it "has value"? Why is it wrong to call him by his name? It isn't.

So why did the host not refer to McCain by is full name but singled out Mr. Obama for that treatment? You know the answer, Gary. Come on and show that you have the guts to say it.

His name is his name. Call everyone by their middle name if you like. There isn't anything wrong with using his full name.

You're still avoiding the question: Why is he singled out for this treatment?

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Its obviously playing on those internet rumours that have been floating around suggesting that Obama is a muslim - with all the knee-jerk fear that goes along with that.

Hussein may be Obama's middle name - but this Cunningham guy is spelling it out for a very clear reason and a very obvious agenda.

I doubt Obama is ashamed by his name, but I don't think its unfair to draw a parallel between these internet rumours, the "muslim dress" photo the other day and this gabbing Talk Show host.

I doubt it will amount to much of anything, in the end - but I think McCain is right to distance himself from this kind of #######.

[GaryC 7]

You're still avoiding the question: Why is he singled out for this treatment?

No I am not, your avoiding my question. What is wrong with using his real name?