Jul 22 2008
Sen. Barack Obama
I have been very impressed with the reaction to my blog post on Barack Obama. I originally posted the photo without commentary to stimulate an examination of Sen. Barack Obama’s foreign policy. I remain certain that his foreign policy ideas pose a great threat to American security no less than those of Al Gore or John Kerry might have. I believe that America has avoided another terrorist attack precisely because President Bush has been office for the past 8 years. I’m convinced that an Obama presidency will plunge us back into the failed foreign policies of the Clinton administration and put us in great danger.
For example, General Colin Powell said of the enemy during the first Gulf War that, “First we’re going to cut it off, then we’re going to kill it.” On September 19, 2001, Sen. Obama said of our enemy that, “We will have to devote far more attention to the monumental task of raising the hopes and prospects of embittered children across the globe.” I am extremely disturbed by Sen. Obama’s solution for the war on terror, and hopefully, you will consider this too.
The posting, not surprisingly, only drew out the virulent and vulgar members of the liberal left whose immediate reaction to any criticism of their candidate includes charges of ignorance and bigotry. This reminds us of their criticism of those who cling to our guns and religion and strikes me only as par for the course.
I have no regrets from this picture, however, I’m sure that a further examination of Obama’s foreign (and domestic) policies must occur in order that voters might truly understand the vast, vast differences between him and Sen. John McCain. I refuse to cower to the cultural police who evermore seek to censor our political discussion. You may view the picture with this link if you wish to see what all the hubbub is all about.
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Aug 16, 2008 @ 21:35:40
so David & Damian, your comments are real impressive and intelligent. How long did it take you to get your GEDs? Or did you?? You can try to bash me all you want. It don’t change the fact that your candidate is a spineless, liar. What’s race got to do with that you morons??
Aug 15, 2008 @ 16:58:52
So, are you going to tell the people voting for you that you’re a racist douche? OR are you going to wait until you’ve lost to tell them?
Aug 14, 2008 @ 15:08:49
Yeah, just to reiterate. You’re not bright and you might also be a racist.
Good luck in life.
Aug 14, 2008 @ 09:59:43
Just to reiterate..The only difference between Obama and Osama is a little b & s.
Aug 04, 2008 @ 06:41:35
Americanpride, I’m not sure if I qualify as a “brainiac” but I’ll except your challenge in responding to your post. After wading through your diatribe of gibberish, I’ll respond to your rant about Congress’s low approval rating. It’s amusing that folks like you want to lay the blame on Democrats. The fact is, people were unhappy with the 109th and voted for change. The reason that change never happened is because the Republican Senate refuses to let bills move forward to be voted on. Obviously, you don’t understand (or refuse to understand) the way the Senate works. This may not be entirely your fault as I don’t think the filibuster concept was mentioned in that “conjunction-junction” lyric. It’s true that Democrats hold the majority but it’s only by 1. Really, there’s 49 Republicans, 49 Democrats, and 2 Independents. The I’s caucus with the D’s giving them a 51-49 majority. Now, in order for a bill to move forward to be voted on, it must receive 60 votes to do so. Here’s where the problem lies. The R’s won’t agree to let bills move forward, EVEN WHEN THE D’s GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT! In 2006, the R’s broke an all time record for the most filibusters. The reason people are unhappy is because they’re not getting from the Senate what they want. The reason the Senate isn’t delivering is due to the R’s road blocking legislation. When you get right down to the core of the problem, it’s that American voters failed to elect enough Democrats. That could change this November.
Aug 03, 2008 @ 19:12:29
WHO TOLD ANY OF YOU I LIKE THIS JOB? I DONT CARE IF I GET ANOTHER TERM OR NOT! I DONT CARE ABOUT ANYTHING OTHER THAN IMPRESSING MY COUSINS ON THE FRONT PORCH.
SCREW THE ECONOMY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS IS WAY MORE IMPORTANT, SO WHAT YOUR GETTING KICKED OUT OF YOUR HOUSE “YOU SHOULDA PAYED YOUR BILLS”!!!
IN A NUTSHELL “I DONT CARE, I MADE GOOD MONEY WHILE I WAS HERE, I BOUGHT A NEW TRACTOR AND A GUN RACK FOR MY TRUCK I AM HAPPY!
IF I HAVE TO GO BACK TO LIFE ON THE PORCH WITH A STRAW IN THE CORNER OF MY MOUTH, THAT IS COOL WITH ME. LMAO SOUTH CAROLINA, SCREW YOU!!
Aug 03, 2008 @ 11:09:44
I bet most of those who talk war on terror and national security never served in the military a day in the life! Folk who haven’t been to walk talk war the loudest. Folk who only see America and discount the rest of the world can’t see some of the underlining reasons for the world’s hatred of America as a superpower, greedy, selfish, and the largest group of consumers in the world! And those who are the most priveleged “white america” can only see as far as themselves and the wealth they have amassed while the gap grows wider with all other groups. I bet you Sen Bryant doesn’t have many non-white constituents, thus, he can only relate from his myopic world view.
Aug 03, 2008 @ 11:03:45
Why has McCain flipped flopped on troop withdrawal from Iraq? Why did he support a president an administration that LIED to the Americans about the reason for the war? Why is Bin Laden and most of his top terror leaders still alive? Why is the war in Afghanistan growing more and more out of control? Why were there so many failures under Bush and Republicans that allowed the terrorist 9/11 attacks to proceed? Why were there never any WMD found in Iraq? Just because McCain was a POW doesn’t mean he will make the best president? I am a two service Vet and I don’t support his views and don’t stand with him. He is a nice old guy but who is good at the level he has reached but not as commander and chief. We must use diplomacy, good intelligience, power and force when needed, but always with a mix of Justice and Mercy–that is what makes America Great. Not people who call other people MORONs, but that is typical for Republicans. It’s either their way or they go on the attack like rabid dogs.
Aug 02, 2008 @ 12:27:09
Jason, you’re such a moron. Race is irrelevant to this argument. I will answer your stupid question. Yes, I would vote for John McCain regardless of what color he may be in as many hypothetical questions you can conjure.
Also, I would not vote for Barack Obama regardless of what race he would be. He is weak on the war on terror and national security. That’s THE TOPIC for the 57th time!
Aug 02, 2008 @ 12:20:04
yes
Aug 02, 2008 @ 12:12:25
To all your bloggers and to you Sen Bryant I would like to pose a question: if John McCain was a black man would you vote for him? Yes or No. Simple question Sen Bryant. Yes or No? Remember God knows your heart and intentions, so tell the true or just don’t print it then you don’t have to answer.
Aug 02, 2008 @ 12:09:08
I am tryin to understand why a comment by Obama about “raising the hopes of children” that you quoted is so controversial? Those like you who have and the millions who don’t have often find a way to strike back. Raise their economic level, educational level, earning power and they focus less on “terror” and revenge and more time on how to be more productive and a member of our global community. Sounds like what Jesus said in Matt 25. Sen Bryant pleae re-read your bible and then follow what it says. Remember: the slave owners would use scripture to maintain their “terroristic” treatment of their slaves.
Aug 02, 2008 @ 09:07:37
Americanpride, you are awesome. Thanks for illuSstrating how obtuse and hateful Sen. Bryant’s base is. What is offensive about the image? If you have to ask, you are too dumb to discuss it with. We obviously need to send more federal welfare to the South Carolina Department of Education to try to get you knuckle-draggers educated.
Aug 02, 2008 @ 09:02:09
Dear Sen. Jarhead, thank-you so much for what you are doing for the Republican brand! Keep up the great work, yer doin a heckuva job!
Aug 01, 2008 @ 17:22:23
Hey Kevin, when are you going to write about mongrel Obama and the completion of the mongrelization of America if he takes the Black House? You’re the only one who can do it. C’mon, I’m counting on you. Nobody else has the cojones to put the facts in front of America. It’s on the front page of the New York Times today so it’s ok to talk about.
Aug 01, 2008 @ 08:32:02
Americanpride, if you can’t see that for a elected U.S. Senator to visually compare a presidential nominee to Osama Bin Laden is just a sick, racist thought – you are far too out there for any kind of rational argument to bring you back to reality.
You seem like the type of guy that still has his “W” sticker on his truck. You know, your truck with the confederate flag stuck in the window.
Good luck in life.
Jul 31, 2008 @ 09:24:04
All you Liberals who are so “offended” by the Senator’s picture please explain to me why you find it so “offensive” Is it just because you think so highly of the evil, lying, ignorant, arrogant, wannabe, fraud Obama?? Please explain why you think so highly of him. What has he said in his vague speeches that has all of you so sold-out to him?? He has done nothing but point out problems. He has offered absolutely NO solutions. Don’t you people know that the majority of his words are NOT his own? All the guy does is read what his speech writers have written for him. You idiots that blame our problems on the GOP are completely clueless. In case you haven’t noticed there is a Democratic majority in Congress and their approval rating is in the teens. That means that over 80% of us think they are doing a ridiculously bad job. That includes Barak Obama. What do you brainiacs have to say about that??
Jul 30, 2008 @ 14:53:38
It was the Republican administration of George W Bush that let family members of Osama bin Laden and other prominent Saudi family members out of the country on a Saudi airplane a day after 9/11 — when all of the airports in this country had been shut down. Since there is no current pursuit of bin Laden by the anthrax terrorist government of the United States, let us just assume that killing 3000 Americans in the name of 666 Jesus is within the politics of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate and in the House.
Jul 29, 2008 @ 18:09:09
Eliot, while I disagree, let’s say you’re right. I’ll pretend that you’re correct that “Liberalsism is destroying the country and it is blinding millions” and that “they are making this …or attempting to make, this another 3rd world country”.
Ok, assuming you’re absolutely correct in your statements, how does the picture prove your theory? How does a name resemblance support the concepts you’ve presented? If you’re correct, it seems that you would have some type of evidence or at least something that would back your claim. Nate P makes a good point. You guys should seriously quit digging and let it die. Lord knows you’ve made big enough fools of yourselves as it is.
Jul 29, 2008 @ 13:01:28
Senator, you really are a worthless man.
Jul 28, 2008 @ 14:31:01
What truth is this picture supposedly speaking? That Osama Bin Laden and Barack Obama are similar because they have similar names? Should I assume that all people named Charles are serial killers because of Charles Manson? That all people named Tim are terrorists because of Timothy McVeigh? As one other comment poster noted, this is the type of behavior you would expect to see in 5th grade. This is NOT what I want to see from a U.S. Congressman, no matter what party he is from.
Further, I’m having real trouble figuring out why you are getting cheered for “telling it like it is”. Or why you are getting praised for your Christian value’s.
I’m sorry, I see so many misconceptions and victims of misinformation(or just plain refusing to get information period) reflected in the comments from some people. Obama talking down to the troops? What? Liberals attempting to make this country into a third world country? You don’t say? Liberal judges destroying our constitution? Really? An Obama presidency would destroy this country? I see that one a lot and for once I’d love to see some reasoning for it. Something, anything. History shows us that 8 years of Bush have been bad for a lot of people, nationally and internationally. Why oh why people would want to vote into office more of that nonsense is beyond me.
Jul 28, 2008 @ 00:55:27
I am posting the pic on my site because it’s true! Although had never heard of you except from a radio station tonight, I am happy that there is another who is not afraid to speak the truth(in this case, post a picture stating the truth). Liberalsism is destroying the country and it is blinding millions. To bad they are making this …or attempting to make, this another 3rd world country.
Jul 27, 2008 @ 18:10:54
I’d like to thank you on behalf of all democrats and Barack Obama supporters for the picture you posted. I think you should not only post pictures like that, but throw in the N word and accuse michelle of being a terrorist and you should also say that John Mccain agrees with everything you say. Once again, good job and continue to help ensure that Dems take the white the house in 08.
Jul 26, 2008 @ 22:27:32
By the way, also love how you silence anyone who points out hos much of a scumbag you are.
Jul 26, 2008 @ 22:27:01
Good to know that you and your mouth-breathing slimeball hatemonger supporters think that slandering a man is funny. Love the typical rightard reactions, too. Proves your kind are ont eh way out.
Jul 26, 2008 @ 18:54:33
The photo was comical.
Keep complaining….there are virtually no crossover votes in Anderson County.
Jul 26, 2008 @ 17:14:16
The picture is the reason Hussein Obama will never be president. The picture was dead on to the one Hamas and other terrorist groups endorse (Hussein Obama). The NeoLibs seem to take offence when the truth is told. I will vote for you again. Obama could not even face the troops on his world election tour….but the truth is the troops demanded he not visit. Why have an un-American backstabber that talks down about the troops visit them. He will not get the support from the troops. Definitely not from this one that knows all his lies!
Jul 26, 2008 @ 14:42:41
It is the strangest thing to read of the political battle about Sen. McCain and Obama view. We need to think of all that as been lost especially the lives of our soldiers. If you want to talk about a lie. I have four generations military and for the first time we have advised our children to stay at home. “HOW SAD” When will we ever stop fight the wrong fights. Osama is still out there
Jul 26, 2008 @ 00:23:07
Ricky Pucheu says:
“GJ Mr. Bryant. Obama’s possibly the biggest liar to ever hit politics. He doesn’t flip-flop. He holds both sides of every opinion. I’m especially disturbed that he wouldn’t visit the wounded soldiers during his overseas visit because it wasn’t going to provide him the photo op he wanted. He’s a scumbag.”
Wow. Way to get it completely wrong. Obama originally planned the trip because he thought he could visit the troops without it being politicized as part of the presidential race. When the Pentagon expressed concern that it might be seen as political, Obama canceled the visit.
Why not try reading a news story occasionally, instead of just believing whatever Bill “Felafel Boy” O’Reilly tells you to believe?
Jul 25, 2008 @ 22:40:40
Sentor Bryant, I am a new resident to South Carolina and I would think that after the treasurers drug deals and the mayor of williamstons thievery. The last thing this state needs is to be seen as is unpatriotic. I my not agree with President Bush’s policies sir but he is still The President Of The United States. What does your message imply of the consituent of Illinios who voted for Senator Obama?
Jul 25, 2008 @ 22:27:27
Billybob, that’s classy screen name or in your case most likely a real name. You call us “hillbilly rednecks”??? Did you have 2 fathers or something? If you can’t come up with an intelligent response, do us all a favor and blog somewhere else. All you Liberals need to put your emotions to bed and try to think(if you can). None of you Libs blogging here have come close to making a case for me to vote for Obamasama. You know what? We could be here for years and you NEVER will!! Oh and by the way, I live in one of those counties you mentioned and I bet my home and salary are a lot bigger than yours!
Jul 25, 2008 @ 16:08:26
Wow, I seem to recall fundy muslims getting all bent out of shape because a cartoon of their idol was published, and thinking, “wow, what a primitive bunch.”
Now I see a bunch of liberals getting all bent out of shape because a cartoon of their idol was published.
WOW! WHAT A PRIMITIVE BUNCH!
There’s a thing called freedom of speech, leftwingnuts. You might want to look into it. Just because you worship the Obamanation, doesn’t mean everyone has to.
Throwing a fit over a cartoon didn’t help the image of islam as the pretend ‘religion of peace’- and you libs throwing a hissy over one doesn’t’ do much for liberalism and all it’s phony, pretend ‘compassion’.
Jul 25, 2008 @ 12:15:10
GJ Mr. Bryant. Obama’s possibly the biggest liar to ever hit politics. He doesn’t flip-flop. He holds both sides of every opinion. I’m especially disturbed that he wouldn’t visit the wounded soldiers during his overseas visit because it wasn’t going to provide him the photo op he wanted. He’s a scumbag.
Jul 25, 2008 @ 11:58:58
Q. How are Obama and Osama alike?
A. They both have friends who have bombed the Pentagon.
Jul 25, 2008 @ 07:14:04
South Carolina’s answer to the fetusburger
Jul 25, 2008 @ 06:04:29
“I originally posted the photo without commentary to stimulate an examination of Sen. Barack Obama’s foreign policy.”
No you didn’t. You posted it as a cheap shot. You got caught doing it. Now you’re running scared, and trying desperately to prove you’re capable of debating with the grown ups, and want to reinject some substance. The problem is, we know which came first: the cheap shot before the substance. I hope people take note: when Mr Bryant has a choice to make, he goes for the low and dirty first. This blog is positive evidence of that.
Jul 25, 2008 @ 02:28:16
Islam does not pose a threat to the United States.
Islam does not equal terrorism.
Islam is a religion practiced by Muslims. Not all Muslims are terrorists, any more than all Christians blow up family planning clinics.
Many Muslims are currently helping us fight terrorism. Many countries the Bush Administration calls our allies in the war on terror — Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Jordan, Kuwait, even the current, U.S.-sanctioned governments in Afghanistan and Iraq — are Muslim.
Islam is not a threat to the United States. A relative handful of Fundamentalist Muslim extremists are a threat to the United States. To suggest that they are synonymous with all of Islam is ignorant, simple-minded, and bigoted.
And, for the record, although it shouldn’t need to be said: United States Senator Barack Obama is not a Muslim. He was not sworn into office with a copy of the Koran. He is a Christian who was sworn in on a copy of the Holy Bible.
If anyone tells you otherwise, he’s feeding you B.S.
Also for the record, although I stated it earlier: I am one of Kevin Bryant’s constituents. I live in Anderson, SC. And I think he owes his constituents an apology.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 22:11:09
People like you are the reason we vote for democrats! We really hope our votes for democrats will start counting in SC because of your mistake! Not all Andersonians are simple-minded.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 20:02:18
Posting images like that does no good. An opinion is fine, and respected, but when it’s a post like this, it’s simply juvenile and irresponsible. Please do us all a favor and educate yourself better about the candidates and what they stand for.
It makes you look bad and it makes South Carolina look bad. That’s the last thing we need.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 18:46:47
You hillbilly rednecks in Anderson, Pickens, Oconee and Greenville County, living in mill houses and trailers, do you really believe the Republican party has your best interests in mind?? Where have your jobs gone???
Jul 24, 2008 @ 16:56:54
Sen. Kevin Bryant represents what is ignorant about our politics. He actually believes that by making such a political statement that he can assist the Republican Party, at least, ‘pick-pocket’ the vote of the average ignorant electorate. What he does not realize is that this
kind of thing really insults a lot of us in the Republican Party who would like to see the party
mature politically.
Mr. Bryant show us what you have accomplished for your state. Talk to us about the issues the people in your state care about and to which you dedicate your salaried time to. This, no doubt will be a little harder to accomplish.
Please, help the Republican Party earn the vote of
each electorate, not “pick-pocket” it.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 16:53:08
You are a lost soul and those who follow you are doomed as well. You have nothing to do with Christianity, Democracy or Humanity! You and those who agree with you are so afraid of change that you revert to animalistic instincts and can only answer with hate and violence when events outside of your myopic view don’t go like they used to in the “good ol’ days”.. Please grow up and evolve into someone that values peace and prosperity for the entire planet.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 16:46:24
For the people who agree with bryant, how did you get the Spam protection question right, did you use your fingers and toes?
Jul 24, 2008 @ 16:42:33
If byrant isn’t sorry about putting the picture up, why did he take it down?
Jul 24, 2008 @ 16:37:40
Mr. Bryant why did u and your staff remove my blog comment. It contained nether foul language or personal attacks, simply a dialogue about Mr. Obama and his foreign policy something that you said you were hoping to stimulate on your blog. Sir, your censorship of my opinions further proves your intolerance towards opposing views.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 14:53:37
For the people that say that if Obama is elected President, God help us. I’m praying now for God to help me under Bush. Forget it if McCain gets its. When I see you in the soup lines I will say hello.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 14:40:37
rueconservative Says:
July 23rd, 2008 at 9:42 pm
there is a thing called “freedom of speech”
and a thing called “freedom of the press”
and Sen. Bryant is using both.
What’s the problem???
dear liberals,
GET OVER IT!!!!!
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rueconservative,
You are correct that in this country there is freedom of speech and press.
There is also something in this country called Judgment… a trait that appears to have long since passed Kevin Bryant by. If the Senator cannot muster up an educated debate against the Left, then how do you think he can properly handle the issues that are on his desk??
If you are so blind that you will support a man who has no judgement and makes all of South Carolina look stupid, than there is no hope for this country.
This is yet another sad day for the south, brought on by the actions of an elected official….
Sad, just sad.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 14:25:39
I just want to thank you for trying to show Obama supporters the truth about this man that doesn’t stand for America in his actions or words. Keep up the good work! You definitely have my support!
Jul 24, 2008 @ 14:04:26
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Jul 24, 2008 @ 13:46:38
oBama…oSama…Oh…I get it it now! This is so clever!
Please…this is as clever as a cartload of monkeys.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 12:52:50
Dear Mr Bryant,
Your Obama/Osama picture was certainly not an attempt to shine a light on Mr. Obama’s foreign policy. Rather it is the right wing effort to tie Obama to terrorist and to show him as a muslim. Both of which are not true. You saying Obama wants to negotiate with Iran? Well do does Mr. Bush. You might want to photoshop Mr. Bush somewhere in that picture as well.
To summarize, You are an idiot and a worthless human being.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 11:57:39
To ProudBryantSupporter (9:17),Proud2Bamerican(9:38),Happy (9:41) and Greg((10:19),
You 4 made me grin! You are all great examples of oxymoronic (look it up before you assume) thinking OR simple ignorance. Greg: Do you have a spell-checker on your computer? To garner more or any respect for your comments, USE IT!
ProudBryantSupporter:You need to get your “vision” checked. You seem to only read or see what you want to see . You also are guilty of making sweeping generalizations! Have you read the few blogs from repeat posters that have complained that Mr. Bryant and his staff have censored many comments (mine: 3 times ,so far, and none of my censored comments have been as blunt as this one…) Do you watch Fox News and listen to Rush? I’m not assuming, I’m asking…there is a difference! If you did pay attention to those 2 outlets of “news”, you surely couldn’t come to the conclusion that, to quote you: “Obama seems to be protected by the media and liberals, it is politically correct for them to mock Christians and southerners.” Fox , Rush, Savage, etc. are given plenty of airtime to discuss and disparage Obama. I’ve read many comments from CHRISTIANS on THIS blog commenting (not mocking) on their observations of Mr. Bryants and other bloggers hypocritical comments and behavior (posting the picture). Did you read those?
Proud2Bamerican and Happy: How nice that your comments are right next to each other!
Proud2Bamerican:You too seem to only see (read) what you want to see. Have you read all of the postings? Yes, there are some that are just insulting, but there are others that are detailed, and clearly show that the author has read Mr. Bryants comments. Have you?
He uses standard fear-mongering phrases (” I remain certain that his foreign policy ideas pose a great threat to American security no less than those of Al Gore or John Kerry might have.” AND “I’m convinced that an Obama presidency will plunge us back into the failed foreign policies of the Clinton administration and put us in great danger.” ) AND empty phrases without real information (“I’m sure that a further examination of Obama’s foreign (and domestic) policies must occur in order that voters might truly understand the vast, vast differences between him and Sen. John McCain.”)
One of the few solid pieces of information he does provide: ” On September 19, 2001, Sen. Obama said of our enemy that, “We will have to devote far more attention to the monumental task of raising the hopes and prospects of embittered children across the globe.” he follows with :”I am extremely disturbed by Sen. Obama’s solution for the war on terror, and hopefully, you will consider this too.” If one reads the Obama quote with an open mind (read it in a literal sense) Obama is simply saying that if children have their hopes and prospects raised they wouldn’t be embittered… Guess what? That approach works! Educate, (“give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.”) a child and provide them a means to lift themselves out of poverty and they will become a positive contributor to their community and good citizen in their society. Wow! That’s DISTURBING!! (NOT!)
Happy, now about your comments: “Senator, God bless you for taking a stand against the Obama Cultists. These people have NO CLUE how bad an Obama presidency would be for our country.”
First, CULTISTS??? Talk about insulting and fear-mongering! On what facts do you base this conclusion? Sounds like an ignorant comment to me.
How bad will Obama’s presidency be? Do you have a crystal ball? Let’s look at the current situation that requires no crystal ball:
The economy is a mess:
-Gas cost about $1.29 when Bush became president….
-There are more foreclosures now than in the last 30 years
-banks are failing (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac,too)
We are spending billions of dollars for a war we were led into with lies
-thousands of soldiers (I know several) have died
-hundreds of thousands of Iraqis (guilty and innocent bystanders) have been killed
Our Constitution has been trampled on:
-warrant-less electronic surveillance inside the United States .
-Karl Rove ignoring a subpoena
-impeachment hearings for Cheney and Bush (this is bigger than the Monica/Clinton issue (shame on Clinton-but he wasn’t found guilty….))
I hope you will open your Christian hearts and minds and listen to alternate points of view (Air America and FOX) and compare and consider both viewpoints. THEN draw your own conclusions…you might be surprised!
Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:52:03
Senator Bryant, are you as fake as the cherry picked responses the country is seeing on your blog. The majority of the country disagrees with you. The right wing blogs aren’t going anywhere near this. The left wing blogs are calling you a coward because their rebuttals to your blog are deleted or are not allowed. You have denied 4 responses from me so far, all in good taste and appropriately addressed. The fact that you’ll once again discard this response further proves your lack of courage to properly respond to those that question your motives.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:49:50
two things:
1. you got caught exposing your racism and your 6th grade level criticism and you’re trying to deflect it. you know it’s too late and you know you will pay for this.
2. you idiot, the only substantive terrorist attach on US soil occured DURING Bush’s presidency.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:43:36
click on the link if you want to see the picture btw, what does race have to do with anything?
Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:41:49
I just mailed a donation to Bryants opponent Dr. Marshall Meadors at P O Box 1887 Anderson SC. 29622, I would vote for Dr. Meadors, but I live in Greenville County. Enough of this hatred.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:39:07
Let’s see if this post goes through. My post when the picture was still up didn’t go through or was removed. Could it have been that I have difficulty understanding why a deacon(Christian?) as you call yourself could be a racist? My son owns a business in Anderson,SC and another son lives in the Powdersville area. We have always voted republican. This year I changed to Independent and I’m encouraging my sons to do the same. Now that I’m retired, I plan on using my time to show Anderson voters what a fine Christian you are. I printed your webpage when you had the picture up and will be using it and asking people in Anderson, “Is this what Jesus would do to win”? I also called local Fox, channel 4(NBC), channel 7(CBS) and will be contacting the national stations who already love to report about SC being racists. When someone like an elected official, a church deacon, shows it then it seems to be a downhill battle to demonstrate to others that not all white South Carolinians are not. Fox(local) did a report on your webpage last night. Hopefully, you caught it. By the way,why did you remove the picture from your webpage since you thought it was good enough to use originally?
No problem since I printed your webpage with the picture and sending to others and also to national ABC, MSNBC, CBS, NBC.
Jul 24, 2008 @ 08:37:15
Here is Barack Obama’s position on the 2nd Iraq War which he set forth in a speech around the time John McCain was sponsoring the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Iraq, October of 2002. Everything he predicted has come true. 4,125 Americans have been killed. Those who actually attacked us on 9/11, Al Qaeda in Afghanistan, managed to escape from us. Over $500,000,000,000 has been spent. Here you go…
“I don’t oppose all wars. My grandfather signed up for a war the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, fought in Patton’s army. He fought in the name of a larger freedom, part of that arsenal of democracy that triumphed over evil.
I don’t oppose all wars. After September 11, after witnessing the carnage and destruction, the dust and the tears, I supported this administration’s pledge to hunt down and root out those who would slaughter innocents in the name of intolerance, and I would willingly take up arms myself to prevent such tragedy from happening again.
I don’t oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war. What I am opposed to is the cynical attempt by Richard Perle and Paul Wolfowitz and other armchair, weekend warriors in this administration to shove their own ideological agendas down our throats, irrespective of the costs in lives lost and in hardships borne.
What I am opposed to is the attempt by political hacks like Karl Rove to distract us from a rise in the uninsured, a rise in the poverty rate, a drop in the median income, to distract us from corporate scandals and a stock market that has just gone through the worst month since the Great Depression.
That’s what I’m opposed to. A dumb war. A rash war. A war based not on reason but on passion, not on principle but on politics.
Now let me be clear: I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal man. A ruthless man. A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power…. The world, and the Iraqi people, would be better off without him.
But I also know that Saddam poses no imminent and direct threat to the United States, or to his neighbors…and that in concert with the international community he can be contained until, in the way of all petty dictators, he falls away into the dustbin of history.
I know that even a successful war against Iraq will require a U.S. occupation of undetermined length, at undetermined cost, with undetermined consequences.
I know that an invasion of Iraq without a clear rationale and without strong international support will only fan the flames of the Middle East, and encourage the worst, rather than best, impulses of the Arab world, and strengthen the recruitment arm of al-Qaeda.
I am not opposed to all wars. I’m opposed to dumb wars. So for those of us who seek a more just and secure world for our children, let us send a clear message to the president.
You want a fight, President Bush? Let’s finish the fight with Bin Laden and al-Qaeda, through effective, coordinated intelligence, and a shutting down of the financial networks that support terrorism, and a homeland security program that involves more than color-coded warnings.
You want a fight, President Bush? Let’s fight to make sure that…we vigorously enforce a nonproliferation treaty, and that former enemies and current allies like Russia safeguard and ultimately eliminate their stores of nuclear material, and that nations like Pakistan and India never use the terrible weapons already in their possession, and that the arms merchants in our own country stop feeding the countless wars that rage across the globe.
You want a fight, President Bush? Let’s fight to make sure our so-called allies in the Middle East, the Saudis and the Egyptians, stop oppressing their own people, and suppressing dissent, and tolerating corruption and inequality, and mismanaging their economies so that their youth grow up without education, without prospects, without hope, the ready recruits of terrorist cells.
You want a fight, President Bush? Let’s fight to wean ourselves off Middle East oil through an energy policy that doesn’t simply serve the interests of Exxon and Mobil.
Those are the battles that we need to fight. Those are the battles that we willingly join. The battles against ignorance and intolerance. Corruption and greed. Poverty and despair.”
Jul 24, 2008 @ 07:34:12
You are an embarrassment to our county. Please move somewhere else so that you can stop pulling our commnunity down with your short minded comments. We thought you were a Christian. You need to focus on putting God back in our schools, public places, and outlawing everything contradictory to the bible….That will give you less time to spend on “judging” other people. You are sick!!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 22:19:33
I believe most of the people who commented on your carton are liberal Democrates. Why would they be embarrased and upset. The Democrates do things similiar to this all the time and do not receive media coverage.
After all, he and his wife are far game running for President
Jul 23, 2008 @ 21:42:48
Thank you for bringing attention to Obama’s policies. Someone needs to, atleast the picture you posted got people talking, and those that have a brain will understand the point trying to be made. We will continue to back you.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 21:42:33
there is a thing called “freedom of speech”
and a thing called “freedom of the press”
and Sen. Bryant is using both.
What’s the problem???
dear liberals,
GET OVER IT!!!!!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 21:41:29
Senator, God bless you for taking a stand against the Obama Cultists. These people have NO CLUE how bad an Obama presidency would be for our country.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 21:38:23
Senator Bryant,
I simply want to say thank you and I wish people would pay more attention to the content of your message rather than being so simple minded to attack at the first thing they see. It is ironic how the people who accuse you or being simple minded and ignorant for this kind of post turn around and display the same ignorance they accuse you of by simply attacking instantly rather than viewing the content and discussing it. I’m reminded of the old saying “You can’t judge a book by its cover”… It seems to be very pertinent in this situation.
God bless and always stand up for what you believe in
Jul 23, 2008 @ 21:29:09
Rock on Senator. The liberals who have blasted you on here and elsewhere, would have never voted for you anyway.
Barak Obama is an idiot. What kind of bonehead would put a sheet on your head. Do you think he was smoking weed or doing coke when he did that?
Anyway,you got my support.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 21:17:43
Sen. Bryant,
I live in your district and will be delighted to vote for you again in Nov. Thank you for what you have done for our state. The marriage ammendment was a major victory for Christians in SC. Thank you for your work in getting that accomplished.
Last time I checked, freedom of speech was a protected right. Although Obama seems to be protected by the media and liberals, it is politically correct for them to mock Christians and southerners. Many of the people here who have commented about the picture you posted find it perfectly acceptable to insult you, our wonderful state and our Christian heritage. Ironic, isn’t it?
Thanks again for what you have done for our wonderful state.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 20:47:37
I believe that our Senator has done a good job at drawing attention to Senator Obama’s great failings in international policy. A few days ago this picture was not even on the radar of the main stream media (although ti has been circulating for several months), now, it is a very common subject amongst persons of all ages and political views. In regards to the comparison between Senator Obama and Osama Bin Laden, I think that compared to the damage the Mr. Obama can do to the United States based on his voting record and associations approches that of Bin Laden. Bin Laden succeeded in killing some 3000 United States Citizens. The damage that an inexperienced and somewhat uncommitted president can (and will)do is so great as to completely change the course on our Nation. The reaction to Osama Bin Laden’s blatant attack on our nation was rage a righteous indignation, the terrorist were and are being tracked down so that justice may be served. But by weakening our national defense and surrendering to these terrorists , by appointing liberal judges to the supreme court who will destroy our constitution and by turning the real Americans into the enemy, Mr. Obama can to irreversible damage to America and its way of life. Senator Obama is no terrorist, but it does not take an evil man to destroy a nation. Both of these men have done and will do their best to harm this nation(willingly or not). That is the comparison that should be made. Those who insult our Senator with the lowest form of base and profane language are themselves drawing attention to their own ignorance and do nothing for the cause in which they believe. I will continue to stand by Mr. Bryant as he encourages and participates logical and intelligent debate on this subject.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 20:42:07
klempke, could you cry a little louder pls?? give me a break. all the guy did was post a picture of two guys with similar names. it’s not like he came out and said osamas’ the best. plleease, get over yourself and obama. how is what Senator Bryant did a scare tactic??? The possibility of a President Barak Hussein Obama is a WHOLE LOT scarier than that picture.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 20:26:48
Just so Ashamed in SC will his the facts straight — BIll Clinton FIRST had the info about OBama’s plan to strike the USA and He allowed these guys into the US and to train here for years before the attack of 911. If Bill Clinton had been more concerned with our country instaed of extra-curricular acitivitiesin the oval office 911 would not have happened. But let’s remember who did the attack- Muslims and where are the “good” Muslims who are against Osama why aren’t they speaking out and helping us!!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 20:13:36
I love it!!!! Finally someone who has the guts to speak out. When are people going to realize that Obama stands for nothing and constantly changes is position on everything!!! He has only been a Senator for 3 years and is now running for President?!!Something is very wrong with this and with Obama something very bad is backing him. And who wants a First Lady that hates the USA?!!! She needs to go live someone where else. If Obama has a hard time dealing with this and the New Yorker, does he think it will be any better if he is elected? Does everyone realize that taxes will go up for all Americans if he is elected? May God have mercy on us.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 20:08:39
Well Kevin I guess being a white man in white america it is ok for you to do things like this.
It is very immature of you and low. GOD is not please with this at all. And please remember that you will have to run again for senator. (LAT)Laugh at that
Jul 23, 2008 @ 19:49:19
Hey RY,
I really don’t care when or how BO got his Muslim name. It don’t change the fact that he is too ignorant about world affairs to speak without his 30 “advisors” entering his every word into a teleprompter. Watchlisten some of his hilarious and completely clueless remarks when a TP is unavailable. You Liberals cannot give ONE single good reason why he is qualified to be our president. Do you enjoy paying taxes?? Do you want to pay more taxes??? Do you like seeing corporations leave the U.S because of the excessive capital gain tax?? Wait til your buddy BO takes office. You’ll get to see a lot more jobs go to other countries to avoid his tax plans. Listen to what the economists are saying. The stock market will crash if BO gets elected. All the extra $ you’ve received because of President Bush’s tax cuts will be gone and we’ll all be paying more taxes. BO is so naive he “formulated” his so called strategy for Iraq before going over there or consulting a single military leader on the best strategy to get out of Iraq and not have that country completely disintegrate. All of us want our troops out of Iraq, but it’s ignorant to do it based on some arbitrary time-line. Too many valiant Americans have given their lives not to accomplish our goals over there. Why don’t you think??? John McCain is not my first choice for president either, but he light years ahead of BO. You better get a clue while you still can. All you simpletons that think BO is a “Christian”, get a grip. Just because you say you believe in God and attend a so-called church does not a Christian make!!! To be a Christian is to follow Christ and obey his Words. Supporting abortion is enough evidence so convince me and any other thinking person that BO is a FAKE!!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 19:46:12
Kevin, you’re a great representative of the people of the state of South Carolina. You reflect their values.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 19:12:07
As a Republican from South Carolina, I get mad when the liberal North paints all southerners as red-neck hillbillies.
Now I realize that it is people like Senator Bryant that help throw gas on that stereotype fire.
I would expect to hear this type of terrorist scare tactic rhetoric down at the local bar… but not from a public official who is paid to serve the people of district three.
I think an investigation into your time spent on these worthless blogs is more than warranted. I can only pray that you resign your seat in the senate so there might be a slim chance we could keep an honest republican in office…. Notice I said honest, Kevin. Not swine trying to suck the life out of Rove politics.
Ashamed SC Republican
Jul 23, 2008 @ 18:48:45
You’re an idiot, sir!!
People have had enough of the Republican self-serving, corrupt, hippocritical, “family value” ways.
As I recall, this is supposed to be a government for the people, by the people, not the corporations!!
You should be the “poster boy” for the Republican party!! IDIOTS like you will be the demise of your party!! Keep it going!!!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 18:22:54
With all due respect Senator,are your comments targeting the “low information voter”? As an Independent, I encourage and engage in healthy, factual, debate free of rhetoric. Therefore, I guess I won’t be reading your blog.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 18:01:02
LOL I wonder how many can’t post because they can’t count…(guess which group would have the most members)…..got a poll on that Bryant? Anyway, I wanted to say keep up the great work and hello from TN.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 17:58:41
You’re right Obama will be a threat to our nation. However, those whom have decided they shouldn’t have to do a thing to make living…..it’s all been promised via the rich man remember?…….will vote a man in whom does not stand for America. His true colors will surface within five months or so of taking office, if he wins over McCain. I say if, because alot of folks will snap out of the fog they are in, the closer election time gets. For those whom are name calling and accusing you of being immature enough to post a pic………how many has been posted of our great leader running our nation right now?………….which is to a whole group of us right on the mark! You all that can’t see a train wreck about to happen, needs to stay on, while the rest of us gets off at the next depot. What type of plans to these lost brains have when another attack happens? Oh! they are going to fight them back…yeah we all know how efficient libs are with firearms eh. I tell you they are going to get exactly what they deserve, while the rest of us are heading for safer grounds……….yeah be sure to talk it out with the terroritst there you brave and intelligent libs!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 17:56:23
It never ceases to amazes me. Some of you people are so damn stupid. The Us cookie jar ain’t big enough for Mr. Obama to give you all that you think he is promising you. If you’d really listen to what he is not saying, you would realize that.
I think the people in this country are in for a rude awakening. You don’t go over and have tea and crumpet’s with a rattle snake. Unless we get someone in that oval office that has enough sense to realize the danger. Your gonna wake up some night, with a tank sub gun stuck up you ass.
Hey I have been here a long time, I remember the
day Pearl Harbor was bombed. I may have been very young but I saw my Big ole Daddy cry, I guess partly because a few months before my older brother at 16 had sneaked away and joined the army and was at that time in boot camp. My Dad because of his health could not join any part of the service. He thought he should go! Many of the people around us did! Good American heroes!
I remember food ration, gas ration and a lot of things that had to be. People didn’t complain!
Through the years I have seen good Presidents and bad. I have seen good times and bad. I have seen our troops come and go. At times my Husband with them. People have given their blood and their lives to keep this Wonderful Country free!
Our troops have gone many places to help others
become free! Just like now in Iraq. Many young people have died there, wouldn’t it be a shame for their sacrifice to be a waste if we left there, without the job being complete.
Some people had better wake up, before we find ourselves living in a socialist country,( if not Islamic).
get off your fat asses and take care of yourselves. Nobody owes you anything! You get out of life what you put into it!
Wake Up and Do Something worthwhile!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 17:48:21
Mr. Bryant,
You did it again. I see you censored my post for the 3rd time. I am not the only one who has had that happen and I am not the only one who has had only their “P.S.” remarks posted. As a result, as I promised, I’ll be sending more $$ to your opponent Dr. Meadors
(http://www.meadorsforstatesenate.org/donate.html ) and will continue to re-post my comments (I made copies this time (: just in case…) and continue to donate to Meadors every time you censor my comments. By the way, my comments, posted below, were neither “virulent and vulgar”, abusive or uninformed ignorant comments.
My second censored posting:
To quote Mr. Bryant from directly above: “I refuse to cower to the cultural police who evermore seek to censor our political discussion.” First, my first reply regarding the Obama picture was censored by YOU, Mr. Bryant, making you a hypocrite. Secondly, what do YOU mean by “cultural police”? Does that make you un-cultured? I didn’t say it, but apparently you’ve implied it…I really don’t expect my reply to be posted, but someone will read it before it gets permanently censored. I will tell you, as I did in my previous reply: I did donate money to your opponent. Everytime I find my posting censored, I will not only donate MORE MONEY to your opponent, I will report your censoring on The Huffington Post, and every RESPONSIBLE website I can find. In November, the best man will win (and it won’t be you or McCain).
Jul 23, 2008 @ 16:53:52
There are many ways to introduce a discussion about the foreign policy plans of either candidate. You just happened to choose the fourth grader’s way of going about it. I take that back, even a fourth grader has some sense.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 16:35:55
You dont want a discussion you want nonthinkers to respond to emotions. The masses have had enough of Bush and his cronies… is that not obvious to you and those like you? Why Do you not consider yourself one of the masses? I hope your voters pay close attention to you and vote accordingly.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 16:31:28
Furthermore, Kevin (you are not worthy of the title Mr. – let alone Senator) had you really wanted to spark a debate about the contrast between Senators Obama and McCain’s foreign policies, you could have sparked such a debate in a tasteful and adult manner by discussing the facts of the two policies. But you stooped to the level of comparing Senator Obama to a man who masterminded the murdering of thousands of innocent americans. So you don’t like Obama – WE GET that loud and clear! so your a republican who’s voting for McCain? That’s fine, it’s your god given right to vote for who you choose but there is no need to slander the other side in the process. People resort to using the kind of scare tactic you employed with this photo when they are scared of something. If you felt confident in the goodness and honesty of your party, you would not have used this ad. You need to open your eyes to the good things Senator Obama has done for this country and for politics. Even I (who is voting Obama) can acknowledge there are good things in Senator McCain. Both are good and decent men, which is much more than i can say for you Kevin. Furthermore, you cannot claim to be Christian and act how you have acted. I bet God is looking down wondering where he went wrong with you. You should be wondering at which point in your life you went wrong
Jul 23, 2008 @ 16:12:03
I must say that the buzz that is floating around was a good tactic but i must also point out that the American people are fed up and tired of the deceit and lies from both parties, so we must now listen to a Republican Presidential hopeful McCain and a Democratic Presidential hopeful Obama, I’m an independent and let’s just say i’m really tired of you Republicans. Outsourcing,Union breaking,FDA mess,healthcare crisis,education mess,low wages for workers but you guys want raises, the American people should vote that you only get a raise if you do something while in office. Oh and by the way i’m a blogger a good one at that and i’m going to make sure from Boston to Florida OBAMA gets those states and then we will see why we the American people can’t get good ole boys like you out of office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 15:33:24
Your extremely offensive (and ridiculous) comparison is not drawing ANY attention to obama’s foreign policy, as you claim to have wanted to do by posting this hateful photo. No one is blogging about foreign policy, they are blogging about how sick and diluted you are and how sickening it is that you hold public office. I’ll tell you what your tasteless photo has done though – What it has done Kev-o has further convinced the american people why jerks like you should not hold public office and represent good citizens such as myself. John McCain can thank you personally when he loses miserably this fall to our next president Barack Obama because believe me, your photo has most definitely convinced a few on the fence voters to go with Obama. People are tired of these type of tactics, the very same hateful and shameless tactics that you, as a proclaimed CHRISTIAN man are using. There was nothing christian about your posting. There were other ways you could have sparked a discussion on foreign policy – even a man with such minimal brains as you knows that. I wonder how you sleep at night, i truly do.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 14:46:05
I suppose this won’t be posted like my other comments.
It is as much Bush’s fault as Osama’s that all those people died in NY, DC and Pa. His staff was told by the Clinton administration that al Qaeda was a threat to the US. But he chose not to act on the information. Clinton tried to bomb Bin Laden and missed, but at least he struck the first blow. It took the death of thousands of Americans in order for Bush to do anything. Now al Qaeda is again getting stronger in Afghanistan because our resources are fighting a war for oil that should never have been started.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 14:14:50
wow, how this guy ever got elected is beyond me. Even McCain supporters are embarrassed. This guy is a dying breed and in 10 years, attitudes like his will hopefully be extinct.
As far as the Christian vs Islam goes, this is ridiculous. This isn’t the Dark Ages, this isn’t the Crusades. We should be evolving. I was baptized Catholic, but that doesn’t make me a better person that someone who is Muslim. What kind of sick person would I be to think that?
Osama Bin Laden is an individual. No one person can represent an entire religion. If that were the case, then Christianity would have some explaining to do with Adolph Hitler, among numerous other people. When you do the math, Christianity is responsible for far more cruel and unjustified deaths than Islam.
But like I said before, I think this Mr. Byrant is a dying breed and hopefully, sooner than later, we will wonder how people like him ever existed.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:28:15
Senator Bryant,
I loved your blog of Osama & Obama. I think it is clever. The left can dish it out, but can’t take it. Maybe the reason the Dems find no humor in the blog is that it is too near the truth. Keep up the good work!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:24:45
That’s all Bryant’s got? And why was the pic taken off the site? Pretty Jr. High – no – grade school material. This guy is a US Senator?? I was really surprised to hear Sen Byrant homescrhoolz his kids. “Now kids turn to chap 3…the world done be flat.”
Barack Hussein O’bama – 44th President of these US
Get used to it suckas…
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:21:35
C’mon Kevin – you didn’t want to stimulate conversation, you wanted to stimulate anger. It looks like it worked.
There are millions of people who won’t vote for Obama for reasons beyond race – and that’s great.
The problem is the bizarre comparison between a known terrorist and a US Senator who understands both the appropriate use of the military and diplomacy.
We have, unfortunately, had 8 years of a US President who understands neither.
We all have much to learn…
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:13:03
Let me try this again, Senator:
If you want to talk about Obama’s foreign policy positions, do so. Don’t use a race based scare tactic to make your point. You are a racist and a fool.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:12:22
Senator, do you now see how your tasteless post has completely eliminated any chance of rational discourse?
Do you still have “no regrets”?
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:06:10
Do=Too
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:05:23
Linda,
Here’s the conundrum….Bryant doesn’t really believe that oSama and oBama are partners.
Do bad that ignorance isn’t painful.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 13:02:53
americanpride:
You don’t know what you’re talking about. His birth name is Barack Hussein Obama. Barry was his college nickname.
I could say that waging unnecessary wars and killing and displacing millions isn’t very Christian, either.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 12:55:14
Also, I have a good friend named Fayed who is a devout Catholic. If you knew anything about family names you would understand that more often than anything they are a symbol of geography or nationality, and not religion.
Is McDougall a Christian name? No, its Celtic last I recalled. Is Takahashi a Shinto name? No, its Japanese last I recalled. See where I’m going with this? Why is every funny-sounding African name automatically belong to a Muslim to you? Your logic makes no sense at all.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 12:50:06
It is because of sychophants such as Mr. Bryant that Senator Barack Obama will be elected as the next President of the United States. Democrats could not have asked for better advertising than to have, yet another, bigoted, ignorant and infantile Republican slander Mr. Obama. The last thing I would want to do is silence Kevin Bryant. He keeps hope alive for a Democratic landslide in the fall.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 12:47:45
As an independent party member I have no political bias one way or the other… But I am appalled by the actions of Kevin Bryant and even more appalled by the people who are supporting the sentiment on this blog.
You do not have to agree with or even like Obama one bit to realize that comparing him to a terrorist that has killed thousands of innocent people is disgusting.
fear mongering and hate speech is the lowest form of politics. Anyone supporting this senator is really letting the people of SC down.
And lets not forget…. Kevin Bryant throws these racist stones from his office of State Senate… Unlike Obama who is a United States Senator. Show the man some respect as anyone who attains that position deserves.
Attack Obama for his vies on the war, on economics, on his experience, on his flip-flop views… leave the Rove/Bush rhetoric for the gutter trash, Kevin. Shame on you! Shame on your staff!! Shame on the State Senate for not forcing you to focus on the work of the people instead of this self promoting message of hate.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 12:45:58
“I will never vote for someone with the name Barack Hussein Obama”.
That’s hilarious, man. So forget what they stand for or what kind of character they possess, just toss them out for their birth name. Makes you shake in your boots doesn’t it, too bad they couldn’t be named “Bob” or “Marvin” or something familiar and comforting. Something *human*.
You will continue to vote against your best interests because of stupid crap like this that means nothing and has no bearing on whether or not he will be a good president.
Our names are only temporary and our skin is only temporary, we are all the same people on the inside. Life is too short to be afraid of a funny name.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 12:44:42
You Liberals are really sad and pathetic. Why are you so sensitive about BO? Can he not stand up to criticism? If he is a so called “Christian”, why is he pro-abortion? That mind-set is certainly not Christlike. If he’s not a closet Muslim, why did he change his name from Barry to Barak Hussein? Because Barry is not a Muslim name. Why has he spent so much of his life surrounded by Islamic radicals? He should have the guts to say who he really is. Barak Hussein has absolutely NO qualifications, experience, or intestinal fortitude to be president of this country. He’s a coward. Rather than stand behind his friend, mentor and pastor of 20+ years, he supposedly severed ties with him over speaking his mind. The guy wasis a hate-filled, ignorant racist but he had the pair to speak his mind. BO did the same thing to his so called “church” in Chicago. The church and pastor were good enough for BO for a large part of his life, but when he decided to run for president he couldn’t have a bunch of racists friends, now could he? Obama is a mouth-piece. Nothing more. When he talks from his own mind he makes asinine comments like we as Americans should be worrying about teaching our kids to speak Spanish. Does he or his kids speak Spanish? I don’t know, he didn’t say but I would bet not.(hypocrite!!)You Liberals go ahead and vote for him if you want, when he destroys this country(and he WILL), we’re all going to see who is right about him.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 12:24:02
kevin
If you are going to compare Obama to Osama, why not compare bush to osama. Why were the Bin Ladins allowed to leave the country after 9/11, when all flights during that time were cancelled. the Bin Ladin family and the Bush family have been connected for years, Osama is still free after all these years, and bush said he would bring him to justice. So, why not ask what is the same between bush, bryant and bin ladin. Nothing! You bryant, who profess to be a Christian would have tried to kill Jesus, if you were back in his day. You are a hateful person, who would take a Man’s name that was given to him by his father and compare him to a man that is vile and inhuman. In my opinion you are no better that Osama, at least Osama Bin Ladin doesn’t shy away from what is he. He tells the world what kind of man he is. You don’t Bryant, you hide behind your false Christianity and your false patriotism. If you wanted to debate Obama’s foreign policy readiness, you would have just debated it, not bring in an awful photo as the one you posted on your blog. You haven’t been in the Legislature long, do your fellow legislatures question your readiness, NOW they should. People wonder if the south has change. With you representing SC, we know the answer to that.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:29:24
Thanks for removing my post. Here it is again. Continue to remove it and I will
Original post that Kevin doesn’t want you to read.
“Kevin,
You are an embarrassment to our state.
Zane Perry
James Island
Charleston S.C.”
I have decided to go a little further and make a blog entry myself to promote contacting this piece of S.C. trash and letting him know what you think about his classless attack on Obama.
http://www.zaneperry.com/wp/?p=137#comment-7398
If you would like to contact Kevin
Senator Kevin L. Bryant
District 3 – Anderson Co.
Contact Address:
(H) 104-A North Ave., Anderson, 29625
Cell (864) 202-8394
(C) 606 Gressette Bldg., Columbia, 29201
Bus. (803) 212-6024
E-Mail Address: BRYANTK@scsenate.org
Senator Kevin L. Bryant (SC)
Current Office: State Senate
Current District: 3
Party: Republican
Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Ann
3 Children: Ethan, Morgan, Tyler.
Birth Date: 02/19/1967
Birthplace: Anderson, SC
Home City: Anderson, SC
Religion: Christian
Education:
BS, University of Georgia, 1989.
Occupation: Pharmacist (I think Kevin might be dipping into the goods at his work)
Professional Experience:
Pharmacist, Bryant Pharmacy and Supply, 1989-present.
Political Experience:
Senator, South Carolina State Senate, 2004-present
Chairman, Anderson County Republican Party, 1997-2001
Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2000.
Organizations:
Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, 2004-present
Deacon/Tresurer, Concord Community Church, 1993-present
Activities Director, Camp Hope, 1989-present
Vice President, 10th District Pharmacy Association.
Call Glenn F. McConnell (S.C. Senate President Pro Tempore) and tell him what you think about Sen. Kevin Bryant’s trashy political smear.
Glenn F. McConnell
South Carolina Senate
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Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:28:52
This is my 4th attempt to post on this topic. My previous 3 posts were not profane or in bad taste, but were “moderated” and removed. This is my final attempt.
I am not a member of the “liberal left”, as if such a group even existed. I am a conservative by the old standards of fiscal reponsibility, respect for the values and rights of citizens, a fair tax code and, in general, less government. I find myself frequently in disagreement with those who thump their chest and claim to be “true conservatives”. Their fiscal irresponsibility and collection of the “spoils” of their political victories for them and their cronies differs from what being conservative once meant. In short, these labels mean very little anymore.
Now, the Senator wants to redirect the focus to national security. Fine. He says that the Clinton policies were “failed policies”. I voted against Bill Clinton both times. But, I don’t see many successful policies from this administration, either. Further, anyone who has traveled knows that our security, while better after 9/11, is not primarily responsible for the lack of another successful terrorist attack on us. We must remain on alert and improve our security even more. Still, that is no guarantee that another event will not take place.
I have read many insulting posts here. They add nothing to this discussion. I know the Senator is a gentleman and has a kind heart for the disadvantaged. I appreciate that about him. However, this photo, with its obvious statement that Obama must be a Muslim, serves only to foster the slander already out there. A significant number of people will not know any better.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:16:56
Wow, I am not an OBAMA fan but I don’t advocate this. Why would you want to subject yourself to the harrassment that you are now receiving? Are politicians really that stupid? My goodness. Your thoughts are fine, just keep them to yourself if you ever want to be elected again.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:06:30
First off…
“I believe that America has avoided another terrorist attack precisely because President Bush has been office for the past 8 years.”
…fix your grammar. Second, have you forgotten that the worst terrorist attack in US history happened AFTER President Bush took office? So I guess you need to fix your math as well- the 7th(!) anniversary of 9/11 will be this September. It should be a testament to your constituents that you are so disinterested in what actually happened on 9/11 that you cannot even remember the proper date of it’s occurrence- SHAME ON YOU!!!
Next…
“I’m convinced that an Obama presidency will plunge us back into the failed foreign policies of the Clinton administration and put us in great danger.”
Do you mean a policy of diplomacy? If we are not supposed to talk to the so called “Axis of Evil” but instead take military action against them, why then did the Bush administration directly deal with North Korea- a country that has had a proven nuclear weapon program? Because diplomacy is the best way to disarmorment. Why did Reagan talk to Gorbachev? Should we have attacked the Soviets to make them get rid of their weapons instead of talking with them and making anti proliferation agreements (some of which George Bush has CHOSEN to violate)? And just last week Secretary of State Rice said she would be willing to meet with her Iranian counterpart- how are any of these different than what Obama has said? And let’s not forget that Iraq was not a part of the “War on Terror” until we made it that way by invading- they had NOTHING to do with 9/11, there was NO al-Qaeda in Iraq before the invasion, and diverting our resources and attention away from the real fight in Afghanistan has only worked to make our REAL ENEMIES- the ACTUAL PEOPLE WHO ATTACKED US ON 9/11- stronger and better able to plan/perpetrate another attack on our country!
And finally…
All Americans are entitled to free speech but to equate the Democratic candidate for the President of the United States with the man who is responsible for the murder of thousands of Americans and to do this on your website- you OFFICIAL WEBSITE AS A SENATOR- is not only in poor taste but devalues the memories of those who died on 9/11 and those who have died trying to stop Osama bin Laden. Have you no dignity?! As a family member of 2 members of the military on their second and third tours in Iraq, I pray that short sighted, tactless, foolish men like you never find a place in our government again. One thing I really appreciate about Obama is that he doesn’t give simple black and white answers, his words and policies are nuanced and REQUIRE Americans to think about complex issues in complex ways. I want a President who challenges me to think not one that wants to make me so afraid that I’ll let him do anything in the name of national security!
If you want to discuss Obama’s policies then put his words on your site and refute them, photos like the one you posted should be beneath you as a State Senator- but obviously they are not. Hopefully the good people of South Carolina will see fit to remove you from office as soon as possible and fill it with someone who will fill the seat with the respect and honor it deserves!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:03:33
Look at his name, “Barack Hussein Obama”! C’mon I don’t have to read books or even follow the news to know he’s Muslim.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:55:28
I’ve got a couple of jokes that are HYSTERICAL!
Okay, here we go – how many Bryant family members does it take to make a complete and full set of teeth?
32 – one tooth for each family member.
How many Bryant family members does it take to change a lightbulb?
All of them! They haven’t figured out that the trailer park doesn’t HAVE electricity!
See? Liberals DO have a sense of humor!!
Seriously, this does absolutely NOTHING to reconcile this country and EVERYTHING to continue to divide it – I guess that’s the GOP way, huh? By posting that asinine picture, you further feed the lies and distortions spewing forth about Mr. Obama; it does nothing to point out his stand on foreign policy, yet does everything to feed the ignorant among us – are you advocating that your constituents be ignorant? In my humble opinion, posting this asinine picture, you’ve done nothing to further your cause; and you insult the intelligence of the American people.
I hope you lose your reelection campaign. The last thing this country needs at this time is more utter and complete ignorance in government.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:43:54
Bryant has reached his “Tony Trout” moment!
He doesn’t mind living on government money (medicade-medicare) provided by his pharmacy. That’s the reason these independant drug stores exist.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:38:48
Sen. Bryant is right on. Obama’s policies are dangerous to this nation. He promises “hope” etc…, but examination of his policies show that that is exactly the opposite of what he will provide.
Negative reaction to something as minor as that photo is just another example of how Democrats have the thinnest skin in the world. They really should grow a backbone. How often have they used derogative and downright offensive techniques against republicans, much worse than that silly picture. You don’t hear republicans whining like babies. Come on people, get over it.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:33:20
It is hilarious to see all the Bryant apologists acusing Obama supporters of intolerance. So complaining about a racist picture is intolerant? But even assuming that characterization is fair, I would remind you of the reaction when MoveOn.org held a contest allowing open submissions and someone posted a comparison of Bush to Hitler (which was almost immediately removed, by the way). Or the hissy fit the Cons threw when MoveOn created an ad calling General David Petraeus “General Betrayus”. Thin skin is a part of the Conservative character. I believe there was a line in a Book once about removing the beam in your own eye before you start pointing out the mote in someone else’s.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:21:10
Also, for Martin, I don’t think Atheists should attempt to quote scripture. After all, you have no understanding of it. A backhanded slap in Hebrew culture was an insult. Jesus is saying, “If someone insults you, don’t insult them back.” Jesus wasn’t some pansy who let people walk all over Him. Check Him out in Revelation and get a clearer picture.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:09:44
Senator Bryant,
I read the entire speech you referred to. You obviously have not. Please post the Obama speech you referenced from The Hyde Park Herald September 19,2001 in it’s entirety. Taken out of context, people won’t be able to come to their own conclusion. On the news last night you said you thought people could come to their own conclusion about the controversial photo. Why don’t you let people come to their own conclusion about the quote from the speech Obama gave on September 19, 2001 by posting the entire speech. I would not want anyone to accuse you of twisting the truth by taking a statement out of context, shaping it into something negative, then attacking your detractors personally. It’s a common tactic when you don’t have any better argument against the people you disagree with. Good luck at the town hall meeting tonight. You’ll need it. See you there.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:05:22
Way to go! I appreciate your “testicular fortitude”. Never stop speaking the truth and holding close to your beliefs. If Obama wins this election, these “ignorant” people will eventuatlly wish that they had listened to you. His plans for the war and Israel are frightening to say the least. I am also suprised when I read the posts above at how loosely people use the term “Christian” these days. They are many of the same people who utilize the oxymoron of “Democrat and Christian” in the same sentence.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 10:04:33
It is incredible your ignorance concerning Obama and the idiot in the White House. The problem in Iraq was not the problem, like Hussein, but Al-Qaeda which was never in Iraq in the first place. Having to hear the old grandpa McCain, who can’t get any of his historical points correct. or supposedly his knowledge correct on Iraq you can only wonder what senility we will witness during this run to the White House–I look forward to the debates if McCain the war hero has the guts to debate Obama.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:46:30
I’m thinking to myself, this person is a Senator of one of the 50 United States of America and this is the way He is spending His time, Posting one of these stupid Photoshop scare them into submission Cartoon masterpieces that His kind send back and forth to each others Cell Phones and huddle around and giggle and it makes me wonder. Is this the kind of thing Strom Thurmond would have done? would Fritz Hollings think to Himself ” Wow, that would be a great idea” My God man, if you have an respect for the Office at all, resign.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:45:59
Senator, I served with Osama bin Laden: I knew Osama bin Laden; Osama bin Laden was a friend of mine. Senator, Obama is no Osama bin Laden.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:44:47
Ummm… In case someome hasn’t noticed, The Senator is allowing some pretty derogatory statements to be posted on this blog.
91 comments… That’s a record for this blog. Me thinks we’ve hit a nerve Senator…
Sorry to add to the unecessary traffic, I just wanted to point that out.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:41:41
Senate Democratic Caucus Political Director Phil Bailey issued the following statement:
“Senator Bryant’s posting of this offensive photo is classless and it has no place in politics. Bryant should be more concerned about serving his constituents, who pay his salary, than posting garbage like this on his website. The voters of Anderson County deserve a state Senator with better judgment.” AMEN!
I will not vote for you again, nor will I donate money to the Republican party anymore. And NO, I am not a liberal, I have always voted republican in my short 28 year old life… but that is NOW OVER!
K.Bryant – get off of your bigoted soap box and get BACK TO WORK FOR THE PEOPLE OF OUR DISTRICT, you moron!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:32:21
“I refuse to cower to the cultural police who evermore seek to censor our political discussion. You may view the picture with this link if you wish to see what all the hubbub is all about.”
I thought you DID take down the picture?
Of couse you would like to change the subject to something else, who doesn’t want to do that when they make a very unpopular bone head move?
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:18:52
Liberals are going to destroy the country and if we elect Obama we’ll lose the country forever. Keep up the good work Sen. Bryant. McCain, he’s our only hope for progress. I will never support someone who has a name like “Barack Hussein Obama”.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 09:16:57
Originally posted 12:02am July 21
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This is probably one of the stupidest things I have ever seen. Senator Obama supports withdrawing troops from Iraq and sending more troops to Afghanistan which will bring us a lot closer to catching Osama bin Laden. Remember him? He’s the mastermind behind Sept. 11. He’s the guy that Bush was supposed to go after. Here we are 7 years later with a tattered economy and gang of war profiteers in the White House. The only B.S. here is the Bush administration outright lies to justify invading Iraq. McCain supports Bush’s Iraq policy and therefore McCain’s policy is B.S. Q.E.D.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 08:58:10
Senator…do not let thes comments keep you from standing up for what is right. There was nothing racist in that picture that you posted. I had been emailed that exact picture weeks ago and didn’t think it was funny. I thought it was scary. It is scary because it is thought provoking and it is phrophecy being fulfilled. The reason people are acting so disturbed by your actions in posting that pictures is because it too has caused a stir in them. Can it be? Can Obama really be the “One” in the bible that will bring such distruction to our nation? Well, I don’t know… But i do know that it makes me think more about the condition of the world and where it is heading. We can’t stop it. It is going to come to pass. When? We do not know that either, but we can be prepared. We have to educate the people. It isn’t all politics. It is biblical and all we can do is to be ready for it. You are doing the right thing. I am not comparing you to Jesus or any prophets. But I am saying that you are definitely standing up for what you believe in and what alot of people believe in… The only people who blog most of the time are those looking for something to speak out against in order to cause an uproar. they thrive off of it. Your posting was informative and thought provoking. Some, not all, have just taken it and blown it all out of proportion. What really matters is that people see and understand the ramifications of Obama actually making it into the White House. Please do not ever apologize for your bold stance however controversial it may seem. Controversy is what makes people start to really think. I support you 100%. My entire family supports you. They are still your constituents and are in your voting district. Sadly I am not… But my prayerful support is with you. God Bless.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 08:55:01
While I may not be from Anderson, I am from Greenville. Not a constituent, but a resident of South Carolina. Just how does this picture and the favorable comments made by some of you enhance the country’s view of this state. We appear to be ignorant and uneducated about the facts surrounding the issues. Here is a hint to all of you out there. If you get your information about Obama from a mass email sent to you by Aunt Susie, the information in it isn’t true. We have all seen those emails and most of disregard them. If you would like to see if it is fact or pure ficture try going to http://www.snopes.com and educate yourself on the lies about Obama.
Senator Bryant, I would imagine that many of your constituents would take great offense at the picture you displayed. You were elected to represent all of the people in your district, not just those who vote and agree with you.
Again, I would like to debate any one of you who shroud yourself in the lies you have heard about Senator Obama. He is not a scary man to be afraid of. He is an intelligent and honorable man who has spent his life serving others in one capacity or another. His stand on issues may be different than yours, but that doesn’t mean he deserves to be compared to a terrorist.
For those of you who support Senator Bryants decision to post the picture, I would love to debate you on Obama’s position on foreign policy. I have educated myself about both candidates. Have you done the same? I bet not. I may be from the left, but I haven’t shrouded myself in ignorance. I haven’t gotten my information from mass emails, listening to Fox or to Rush Limbaugh. I use the computer to my advantage. I have gone to all of the candidate’s websites. I support Obama, not because I think he can solve all of the issues of the world, but because I want an informed, educated, thoughtful, reasonable president who can change the direction this country has been going in for the last eight years. If any of you Republicans can honestly say that things are better off than they were in 2000, more power to you. You have obviously benefitted more from the Bush years than I have. However, $4 a gallon gas, more expensive food, a mortgage meltdown, a second recession in eight years, a war we should never have fought that costs $10 billion a month, the loss of over 4000 of our soldiers, a military that is stretched thin, have not made our country stronger.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 08:33:43
The single similarity between Osama and Obama is that you can’t find a Republican who can create a plan to catch either of them.
Now you can choose to post this, or choose to ignore it and I will send heads-up emails to every local media outlet in your area telling them to test your own blogsite to see which comments get through and which don’t – making your candidate publicly look like a fool. And I will email him directly telling him you are the one to blame.
have a nice day.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 08:15:34
“The posting, not surprisingly, only drew out the virulent and vulgar members of the liberal left whose immediate reaction to any criticism of their candidate includes charges of ignorance and bigotry.”
It drew me out, and I am a republican (although I call myself libertarian leaning now because of the damage politicians like you have done to the party). I would just like to say that the people of America are sick of the scare tatics from people like you. Sorry, but we are not afraid anymore, and we want commonsense resolutions with countries like Iran, through diplomacy. Here is a thought for you… America 1776: “Give me liberty or give me death” America 2008: “Give up your liberties or we are all going to die!!”
Jul 23, 2008 @ 08:13:41
I didn’t think you would post my response to the picture, because it was non-partisan, Christian-based, and took to task the average American that condoned hate-speak toward anyone. At least you learned that in our internet age, their is no such thing as an inside joke between a politician and his supporters. You are a servant of your state and our country. You need to do better by us. I’m afraid to know how you stimulate conversaton about rape and spousal abuse, poor medical care, illiteracy, etc. I guess it was a good idea at the time…
Jul 23, 2008 @ 07:50:46
Though I am not one of your constituents, my parents are, and I’m fairly certain one of them even voted for you. I’m not telling which one. I fail to see how you could have believed that this picture would stimulate any intelligent examination of Obama’s policy.
I have no delusion that you will allow this comment to appear on your blog, as you failed to allow my comment on the tasteless picture. I can find nothing in it that was “virulent” or “vulgar.” I questioned your judgment as a representative of the people, not your right to voice your opinion as you choose.
Opening a dialog, if that’s what you truly were doing, in which you control whose voices get heard, now that’s what I call cowering. Evidently you don’t have much faith in your own position, if it won’t bear free debate.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 07:49:20
I am so glad that there are Senators like you who see Barack Obama for what he is and aren’t afraid to speak. I think that our country is going to be in a world of hurt if that man is elected. People need to do their research before election day.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 07:35:24
Why are you looking for cheap publicity? Why don’t you focus on your own accomplishments – which are probably not worth metioning. YOu really are one sorry uneducated red-neck. No wonder you come from one of the most backward states in the Union. get a life LOSER.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 07:25:19
We always speak of America the Beautiful.It is people like you that have inherited a sense of insecurities of being superior.This faulty and mental behavior is extremely disastrous than any terrorist could ever become. I suggest that you seek professional counseling for your your deep rooted prejudices. That’s the beauty of America when one knows one has a problem ,and one seeks intervention. You feel as if Osama is the threat; there are millions of dollars allocated for his capture. I suggest that you spend the appropiate amount of time to find him, because you are not effective on any of the other issues.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 06:51:14
Thanks moron. This is exactly the kind of national attention our state needs.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 06:31:43
go to hell Senator. see, it’s just two little words, h & e.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 05:58:03
Are you really that dumb? Please tell me you’re just kidding around?
Jul 23, 2008 @ 05:28:41
Republican strategy: Let win. But let’s not base it on ideas. Let’s base it on fear!
Oh, and I love your spam protection: “Sum of 7 + 8″???
I guess a lot of your supporters probably won’t be able to get their comments posted. The math is way too difficult.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 05:16:18
Whatever happened to freedom of speech? I might disagree with your viewpoints as stated in the picture, but I support your right to state them. Why have we allowed bleeding heart liberals in this country to try to tell everyone what is and is not PROPER? I hope you win the race. If I were in LA, I’d vote for you!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 05:07:00
Thank you Senator for posting the picture. A picture is worth a thousand words and this picture says it all. For those of you who think Obama is a Christian, why don’t you navigate the website of the church he attended for 20 years. His church admits that their core values are derived from Black Liberation Theology and the Black Power Movement. They are aligned with folks like Bobby Seal, the Black Panthers and Louis Farakhan (spelling). I never heard Obama renounce any of this. He is NOT A CHRISTIAN. He is deceived and he is deceiving you. I pray you will all WAKE UP.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 04:51:30
How in the hell is this picture racist? The liberals like to throw this word around when they can’t find any other way to win an argument. The fact is that Islam poses a threat to this nation and if this makes me racist, so be it.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 04:48:15
How in the hell is this picture racist? The liberals like to throw this word around when they can’t find any other way to win an argument. The fact is that Islam poses a threat to this nation and if this makes me racist, so be it.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 04:41:38
As a resident of Anderson County, I think the picture of Obama and Osama is an accurate portrayal. How many of these people who are objecting are your constitutents? We elected you and I plan to vote for you again. Keep up the good work.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 03:40:42
You reprehensible jackass! Stimulate an examination of foreign policy? Poppycock.
You wanted to be inflammatory, appeal to the lowest common denominator (of which you may be a member), and create a false connection.
You say don’t know what religion Obama practices. Do you know how to read? Have you watched a tv in 2008?
How about we just start making up things about you, sir? Say that you look like a botoxed, combovered tanorexic blowhard? Or would you claim that’s “a little B.S.”?
(By the way, is a good Christian gentleman like yourself even supposed to be cussing? It’s still cussing if you use the abbreviation – God knows what it means, after all.)
Jul 23, 2008 @ 02:27:40
Amendment: I mistakenly thought you were a U.S. Senator. Mercifully, I’ve discovered you are not. But, aside from my comment regarding “national” legislation, the rest of my post still stands.
Joel DeConcini
Jul 23, 2008 @ 02:22:05
Senator, you say “The posting, not surprisingly, only drew out the virulent and vulgar members of the liberal left whose immediate reaction to any criticism of their candidate includes charges of ignorance and bigotry.”
But how else are we to characterize your posting of that Obama/Osama photo and your inability to explain or defend it? Your interview with the Huffington Post blog simply confirms your ignorance. After all of the furor about Obama’s former minister, Jeremiah Wright, formerly of the Trinity Church of Christ in Chicago, you don’t know what Obama’s religion is? What religion do you believe is practiced in a place called Trinity Church of Christ, senator? Or were you ignorant of that story?
You attempt to defend your posting of the Obama/Osama photo by criticizing Obama for wanting to negotiate with Iran, but that’s exactly what the Bush Administration did this week. Didn’t you know that? Or were you ignorant of it?
You accuse Obama of being too sympathetic to nations that allow terrorism, but Obama is the presidential candidate who has said he would send U.S. troops into Pakistan if he felt that was necessary to combat the al Qaeda forces hiding there. Your good friend John McCain quickly criticized Obama for his resolve. Did you know that? Or were you ignorant of it?
Everything about this incident has revealed your ignorance of Obama and his policies. You’d rather play low, sophomoric games with his last name than address the actual issues. If you were in a state where the majority of people don’t automatically vote Republican as a reflex — where you actually had to compete with politicians who can be bothered to understand and think about the issues that matter to their constituents — you’d be a footnote in history, a clown who ran for office once, lost, and vanished from the public stage.
You make me ashamed to be an SC native and a citizen of Anderson County. In the eyes of the general public, actions like yours simply confirm all the worst stereotypes about Southerners, Conservatives, and South Carolinians, and your pathetic — and, yes, patently ignorant — attempts to defend or justify your actions only make it worse.
I won’t vote for you again.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 02:21:24
Ok, so let me get this straight. You call yourself a christian, yet would rather kill and bomb other people and their countries than try to reason with them first? You would rather see bloodshed than even TRY to come to a compromise with another nation? Seriously, if you ever met Jesus face-to-face, he would bitchslap you so hard you wouldn’t know what’s what.
I am eternally happy that I don’t have to be a citizen of your pathetic country. I feel genuinely sorry for those of your citizens who wish nothing but their country back from thieving, bastardizing political fascists like yourself.
As for the picture… Well, it IS funny, I’ll give you that. But come on, how would you react if you were in Obamas position? Someone just indirectly called you a terrorist, and all you’ve done your entire life is what you thought was right. You’re a lawyer, a *good* christian and a decent man, and some redneck republican starts posting pictures of you, insinuating that you’re the same as the worlds most infamous terrorist. As a christian, do you REALLY think that’s the way to treat ANYONE, regardless of their political status? And as for your remark that other people have ridiculed republicans, didn’t Jesus say something about, oh, I don’t know… TURNING THE OTHER CHEEK?!
Unfortunately, I’m an atheist, or I could say “my God, you’re pathetic” with a straight face.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 02:18:57
Sen. Bryant,
You wrote: “I originally posted the photo without commentary to stimulate an examination of Sen. Barack Obama’s foreign policy.”
I’d be interested in hearing you articulate exactly how your picture actually relates to Obama’s foreign policy. In your long-winded post above, you failed to even address a single specific detail on either candidate’s foreign policy.
The fact that you are creating national legislation, and that you’ll be voting on future versions of the Kyl-Lieberman amendment (authorizing the invasion of Iran), is staggering.
Candidacies like your own make me realize that perhaps democracy isn’t always the best of governments.
In the future, please take a more sobering look at your chosen profession. It’s all fun and games on “the blog,” but Senator, your actions have consequences.
Sincerely,
Joel DeConcini
Jul 23, 2008 @ 00:58:47
Love the insight into Obama’s true character. Keep up the good work! And just ignore any negative comments posted by liberal brain-washed dimwits. They have no minds of their own to think past anything the mainstream media pours down their throats. If they researched anything, it would be to their own reproach.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 00:41:06
LisaN said it all!
go back to your cave and leave the rest of the world to the more advanced species!
btw I doubt you can even do the math problem (3+7) in your spam protector!
Jul 23, 2008 @ 00:40:12
Now, now LisaN. let’s not be too unkind to Sen. Bryant. I am sure the peoples of Israel, Palestine, Iraq, Afganistan, Saudi Arabia, China, Jordan, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Russia, Europe, the Norweigan countries, Korea (North and South), Africa, and Australia are relieved to know, someone as ignorant and as low class as Sen. Bryant is not running for the highest office of the land.
Everyday I wake up and thank God that the 44th President of the United States, that would be Sen. Obama does not feel the need to stoop to the same level as Sen. Bryant.
Jul 23, 2008 @ 00:23:47
As long as we’re all taking the high road here, I await the invitation to discuss and compare the domestic policies of George W. Bush and Adolf Hitler. Please, demonstrate your continued refusal to kowtow (excuse me, “cower”) to those who would censor such a political discussion.
Also, Powell was talking about a completely different enemy; the “Hussein has ties to al Qaeda” line has been pretty discredited. Didn’t you get the memo?
I have to agree with all the other posters: stay classy. Somebody has to make the other 49 look good.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 23:49:11
I’m not sure how you are helping this country with your slander. Do you realize how you are trashing your name, your family name, and your state?
grow up
Jul 22, 2008 @ 23:42:05
I am stunned that a man of your presumed education and experience would have exercised such profoundly bad judgment. That fact that you continue to “stand behind it” seems convincing proof that bad judgment is a chronic state with you. Shame.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 23:24:08
READ IT ALL PLEASE. I TOOK THE TIME TO WRITE IT, THE LEAST YOU CAN DO IS TAKE THE TIME TO READ.
Why would a politician openly stifle free speech? A blog is an open mash-up of ideas, and to moderate it by ignoring the views that follow your belief structure and deleting the posts that oppose your views shows what people like you are sub-consciously (or consciously) doing to this country by subverting opposing viewpoints. You create a false impression of what the people who are attempting to engage politicians in a dialogue are thinking about at that time.
My post was neither vulgar or offensive, nor was anyone threatened in any way. It was A viewpoint! We live in America, right? You made your viewpoint known by posting a ridiculous insinuation against a presidential candidate. Period.
My sincerest hope is that you will not moderate this into the trash pile, but people such as yourself rarely half the self-decency to admit any wrongdoing.
Even your half cocked attempt to say you posted it to spark a discussion about Obamas foreign policy is the weakest attempt at resurrecting the damage you cause by posting such insensitive slander. It’s not just “hub bub”.
To close, i want to tell you that I am not a Lefty Liberal, or whoever you believe I may be and Obama is not my candidate. Nobody who is trying to get into the White House is my candidate.
Fortunately, I am involved in my community regularly working with outreach programs with children from abusive homes. So at a local level, I can see the difference being made in my neighborhoods.
My sincerest hope is that someday your eyes will be open and you will be illuminated also, and be able to see the negative energy you propagate and spread form your public office. I’m not against you, or your party…I just want the mud slinging and bickering to stop. Please, watch your children for lessons on tolerance, it might be the most important thing you could change in your life…if you could.
I hope you actually read this Mr. Bryant, and take something to heart..whatever it is you need.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 23:08:41
id also kindly remind this moron that we had a republican mayor in NY, and a republican president in office when our national security was breached.
dangerous Clinton years?
i did really well under Clinton!
gas was around 1.40 for 8 years.
wow.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 23:07:23
Regarding the picture that was recently on your website, I must say that I found some of the comments quite reasoned and thoughtful, even some that were opposed. However, I found some other comments a bit scary, including the one from Louise, who apparently wants the FBI to pay you a visit simply for exercising your free speech rights. It is unfortunated that there are people out there who believe the government should intimidate those with whom they disagree.
And Larry the Marine implied actual violence against your person. I guess Larry thinks that that is the proper way to respond to people who say something that you do not like.
Other commentators referred to you as a “dirtbag Republican,” a “nutjob,” a “racist” and a “throwback.” It seems to me that people who have to resort to name-calling against their opponent really have nothing worthwhile to say. Those comments should be dismissed in their entirety.
I will agree that comparing Obama and Osama is inaccurate. Osama killed 3,000 people and destroyed the World Trade Center. Obama, if elected president, has the potential to inflict far more damage upon this country than Osama ever thought of doing.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:42:06
Anyone with as poor judgment as you showed in posting that picture doesn’t deserve a seat in the legislature.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:37:26
P.S.
I must reply to your statement: “I’m sure that a further examination of Obama’s foreign (and domestic) policies must occur in order that voters might truly understand the vast, vast differences between him and Sen. John McCain.”
Yes, there are many differences! McCain has, on several occasions referred to his foreign policy regarding Czechoslovakia, a country that hasn’t existed since 1993! On ABC’s Good Morning America McCain said: “We have a lot of work to do and I’m afraid it’s a very hard struggle, particularly given the situation on the Iraq/Pakistan border” . Iraq and Pakistan do not share a border.
Just today: “In an interview with CBS News’ Katie Couric tonight, John McCain made the false assertion that the Surge brought about the so-called Anbar Awakening. Except, as MSNBC”s Keith Olbermann points out, the Surge was announced after the Awakening. Olbermann also explains that CBS News edited the gaffe out of the final interviewed that aired Tuesday night.
He claims that Somalia is the same place as Sudan (it isn’t).
He claims that Vladimir Putin is the president of Germany (he isn’t).
He thinks a “joke” about an ape raping a woman is funny. There is NOTHING funny about rape.
He has a potty mouth: “C-nt.” “I hate the gooks.”c
He is computer illiterate.
He admitted that he lacked economic expertise.
He says many irresponsible things:
He wants to stay in Iraq for 100 years.
He sang “Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran”
He said: Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because her father is Janet Reno.”
He said another terrorist attack on U.S. soil “would be a big advantage to him.”
Let’s hope and pray that there are differences. Sadly, Mr. Bryant is now among a minority that can ignore all of this and still support McCain!
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:36:35
You are a hypocrite and a liar, Senator. The people of Anderson deserve better than you.
If your intent was what you wrote above, you could have easily raised that issue with a thought-out post, not the hate- and fear-invoking graphic you used and continue to use in this post.
That graphic has no role in any political discussion. It’s ignorance at best and outright bigotry at worst, no matter how hard you try to camouflage it.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:35:32
Senator Bryant: when, exactly did you stop beating your wife and abusing alcohol?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:32:13
It’s interesting that you removed all previous comments you chose to include with the original posting and then state that the picture “only drew out the virulent and vulgar members of the liberal left whose immediate reaction to any criticism of their candidate includes charges of ignorance and bigotry.” Having read – and written a response to – the picture, I find that to be a flat-out lie. I am not a member of the left, liberal or otherwise, and my comment was neither “virulent” nor “vulgar.” It was instead a heartfelt plea by a fellow Christian to avoid just such hateful language and rather to walk in love, as Christ instructs us. Now – let’s see if you post THIS comment…or only those which fit your false and misleading characterization.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:30:42
From rad4christ…
OK, I am a SC citizen in Florence County. I am a Christian (minister in a Southern Baptist church to be exact). This wholly offends me.
I’m sorry Senator, but Christ would have never made fun at the expense of someone’s dignity. The only ones He ever showed contempt to were those who were holier than thou and demeaning the rest of the world from their high place of authority. Senator Bryant, I ask, which place do you most represent currently in this situation?
The truth is, and I’m sorry the above commenters in some way see this as righteous, that you attacked the character of someone in which you disagree. It is sinful and deplorable. You willingly align his character to that on a man bent on the loss of innocent lives. In your wisdom, do you think this an action worthy of Christ? is this a representation of the love and grace of Christ Jesus?
I too believe in standing on my faith and standing up when needed to ensure the betterment of our nation. However, to attack someone else, even in jest, is wrong, especially when the attack cuts so deep. Obama is not, and never was, associated with Islam in any way. A simple amount of research will show that this is a lie that has been spread by those trying to hurt him. “idiot” above refers to Obama giving his full name, Barak Hussein Obama, in the hopes that a middle eastern last name might scare or ratify his opinion into others. Should McCain’s middle name be Julio, should we then think that all his policies on illegal immigration would be biased? Or if it were a Russian surname, would we think him a communist? No! However those tricked by fear use the same tactics to influence others.
I’m not an Obama supporter, I too have my issues with the candidate. However, I believe that we are to act in the service of Christ with our attitudes and our actions, and although we should point out differences that may be necessary, we should never use tactics that show immoralty on our part. Attacking the “liberals” with hate and malice is not the direction Christ would have us take.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:23:56
You are a prime example of the reason repubs will lose the next election. You all have so little to offer. May I remind you that the “war on terror” has escalated(surged!)BECAUSE OF the Bush/Cheney/Rove myopic foreign policies. Also, it is now widely accepted that the American people
sent their sons and daughters to a war based on LIES by the Axis of Evil in our own Whitehouse!!
So, Mr. Bryant, you also think that “only virulent and vulgar members of the Liberal Left”
have reacted to your DESPICABLE poster? Think again. I am neither “virulent” nor “vulgar”. I am an American. I am a Teacher. I am a Mother and Grandmother. I do not like to be lied to. I especially do not like to be lied to by my own government. I can think for myself. I know right from wrong. Perhaps that scares you.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:21:21
Thanks so much for giving your opponent all of the free press. Thanks also for showing your true colors to the National Press. If you have no regrets about posting the picture on your website, then why don’t you leave it posted? Tell us, who in the National/State Republican leadership told you to take it down? We’ll never know because you don’t have the professional courage to inform us; you’ll just go with the “I was very impressed with the reaction” story and then use the same “reaction” theme in your re-election bid. Trust the faith you speak so highly of and tell us why you removed the picture..
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:11:51
For one reason or another you didn’t see fit to provide the entire quote from Barack Obama’s comments on the terrorist attacks, so here it is:
“…We must also engage, however, in the more difficult task of understanding the sources of such madness. The essence of this tragedy, it seems to me, derives from a fundamental absence of empathy on the part of the attackers: an inability to imagine, or connect with, the humanity and suffering of others. Such a failure of empathy, such numbness to the pain of a child or the desperation of a parent, is not innate; nor, history tells us, is it unique to a particular culture, religion, or ethnicity. It may find expression in a particular brand of violence, and may be channeled by particular demagogues or fanatics. Most often, though, it grows out of a climate of poverty and ignorance, helplessness and despair.
We will have to make sure, despite our rage, that any U.S. military action takes into account the lives of innocent civilians abroad. We will have to be unwavering in opposing bigotry or discrimination directed against neighbors and friends of Middle Eastern descent. Finally, we will have to devote far more attention to the monumental task of raising the hopes and prospects of embittered children across the globe—children not just in the Middle East, but also in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and WITHIN OUR OWN SHORES.”
There you have it. Sewing the seeds of peace through diplomatic efforts instead of bombing impoverished countries into dust and killing innocent people through collateral damage every time a group of nutjobs attacks a target on American soil sounds very reasonable to me. I would think that it would speak louder to the Christian spirit to see things that way as well.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 22:01:47
I’m going to keep commenting and I’m sure you’re going to keep deleting my comments, you utter COWARDS.
Your reply to an interview question about the Obama/Osama t-shirt picture you displayed, in which you claimed to not know Obama’s religion: INSANE.
You should be ashamed of yourself for promoting this kind of mindless, lockstep deception. Your constituents deserve better than to be lied to and terrified needlessly by their own state senator, whose sole aim is to gain political points.
What happened to serving the public?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 21:53:50
Mr. Bryant:
Good idea to shift the focus away from that garbage you posted before, to something more pertinent: foreign policy. Unfortunately I don’t see a thing in your post about Obama’s foreign policy positions.
If you are going to take a position on someone else’s policies, well then first of all what are the policies that you oppose? And then, why do you oppose them? What are your own positions?
Otherwise I can’t take you seriously.
If you look into your heart, do you think that posting that t-shirt image has contributed to political dialogue? Does it lead us any closer to freedom and justice?
I believe that you can do better.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 21:52:56
I fail to see how Obama saying that he would be willing to meet with Iranian leaders is any different from the current policies of President Bush who is sent a high ranking State Dept official to meet with Iranian officials in Geneva this past weekend. You also imply that by helping the impoverished children of the world Barack Obama would simultaneously be decreasing the U.S.’s security. I doubt that Senator Obama, nor most Americans, would see the two as mutually exclusive. Unresearched claims such as the ones you made fail to elevate the national security debate.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 21:41:13
Senator Bryant,
I do want to write just one more comment about your statement that Obama poses a threat to the security of our country. You say that we have avoided another terrorist attack because President Bush has been president for the past eight years. I am sure I don’t need to remind you that it was President Bush who was president during 9-1-1. I will not go as far as to say that if Al Gore had been president we would never have been attacked. There is no way to prove that. However, I do think that President Bush could have responded to the warnings about al Queda. You may not remember, but I clearly remember that he spent almost all of the month of August 2001 on vacation at his ranch after just months in office. Perhaps if he had paid attention to the briefings that warned of a possible attack by al-Queda and the reports of “chatter” we could have done something to stop it. We will never know. I don’t blame President Bush for 9-1-1. I am merely pointing out that the very president you claim has made us more secure was in charge at the time of the worst terrorist attack this country has ever seen.
Once again, I doubt that I will see my comment posted. I am not at all sure how you decide what gets posted and what doesn’t. To your credit, I do see posts that don’t agree with your position. I would like to talk about issues. I don’t agree with you, and I don’t agree with the tactics you have used by posting the picture. Still, it is the issues that need discussing. There is more than one view, and an open discourse without using fear is the direction I hope you will go.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 21:18:42
Senator Bryan is not the only one making a comparison of Obama and Osama.
Look at the cover “cartoon that misfired!” on the current issue of New Yorker Magazine.
http://www.newyorkerstore.com/product_details.asp?sid=125383
The cartoon is a caricature of Michelle as an urban terrorist with an Angela Davis afro and an AK-47 slung over her back along with a bandoleer of ammo — in the Oval Office doing a fist-bump with Barack, who is decked out in turban and Muslim garb. On the wall hangs a portrait of Osama bin Laden. Blazing away in the fireplace is the American flag.
One comment made was: “The cartoon was intended to make fun of conservatives as ignorant racists and essentially marginalize any criticism of Obama as moronic”. (People like Sen. Bryan) Unfortunately for the New Yorker, the cartoon misfired. Turned out it was an exaggeration containing too much recognizable truth!
In my opinion, this cartoon truly paints my worst fears of the Obamas:
#1 – He will pander to muslim interests.
#2 – He and his white USA hating, militant wife will pander to “Black” extremists agendas.
#3 – He will totally mess up foreign policy and the US image.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 21:02:03
Senator Bryant, thank you for your brave and thoughtful posting of the Osama/Obama comparison. It is heartening to know we have men of your intellect pondering issues of National Security. Most of us outside the Beltway understand that there is little that you or Senator Obama can really do to “keep us safe”. We understand that Mother Nature can wreak havoc and turn our lives upside down just as effectively as an act of human terrorism. We fear the incompetence of our government and the unintended consequences of decisions reached by well meaning servants of the public in DC. We are sick and tired of being outright lied to by our President. God bless you and God help America.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:50:16
why are you linking the Cocklebur blog? Are you not aware that the cocklebur blog is ripping you a new one? Every RSS feed from that blog is talking about your poor judgement about the Obama picture.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:48:58
Yes how awful it would be if someone was elected who wanted to raise the hopes and prospects of children over someone who wanted to kill them with friendly fire. What a shame that would be.
You want to kick out religious zealots in one country but in your own country you want to elect them. I just do not understand the difference.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:46:18
Thank you for showing what is fact…
The junior senator from Illinois has worn the traditional garb of Islamists.
Here are 13 facts about Barack Hussein Obama that everyone should research on their own:
1) Islamic father.
Has been endorsed for President by Nation of Islam leader, Louis Farrakhan.
2) Islamic step-father who sent him to Islamic schools.
3) Admitted marijuana and cocaine user.
4) Admitted friend to weathermen underground domestic terrorists.
5) Opposed bill in Illinois outlawing live birth abortions.
6) Traveled to Kenya in 2006 and supported a fundamental Islamic candidate for that country.
7) Has a preacher whom, he will not separate from who has given a life-time achievement award to Nation of Islam leader Louis Farakahn.
9) Rated most liberal senator in the US Senate in 2006 and 2007.
10) Would precipitously and immediately withdraw our troops from Iraq, snatching victory in exchange for defeat.
11) Would pick extremely liberal activist judges for the Supreme Court.
12) Believes wearing an American Flag on his lapel is “false” patriotism.
13) Would negotiate, without condition, with the most vile terrorist leaders in the world.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:38:09
There’s a huge disconnect between the picture and an examination of foreign policy and security. So, let’s examine them here:
- There is no such thing as a “war on terror.” Terror is an emotion, which one cannot wage war upon, much like the “war on drugs.” These words are used to instil fear using an ambiguous enemy, as well as to give the war-makers carte blanche for unending military action.
- Terrorists are culled from uneducated, unemployed youth. Making sure the youth in the world have education and work opportunities gives them a future, keeping them from terrorism and providing a solution at the root of the problem. Plus, it’s the Christian thing to do: Make sure as many of our brothers and sisters on this planet have work, food and shelter. Not kill them.
- The worst terrorist attack on US soil happened while Bush was president. So, he hasn’t protected us.
- The statement, “…America has avoided another terrorist attack precisely because President Bush has been office…” is a logical fallacy. The fact that Bush has been in office while there have been no further attacks is coincidental.
- The Iraqi government’s hopes of US troop withdrawal by 2010 coincides with Obama’s. Notice, I use coincide.
- Discussion with aggressive foreign powers is paramount. To quote Arun Gandhi, “We have to have love and respect for the enemy, and that is the only way we can overcome them.”
And to close… Dude, you use “hubbub” and “ya’ll.”
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:37:54
Kevin, I disagree that your posted brought about criticism from the liberal left. Many of them were conservative Christians who have voted for you yet were appalled by your actions as a State Senator. I recall there was one post by a South Carolina minister by the name of rad4Christ who said “I’m sorry Senator, but Christ would have never made fun at the expense of someone’s dignity. The only ones He ever showed contempt to were those who were holier than thou and demeaning the rest of the world from their high place of authority. Senator Bryant, I ask, which place do you most represent currently in this situation?”
I’m am a liberal but do not wish to slander you nor preach hatred. Rather, I try to understand your motive behind your actions as childish as it may be. I’m disappointed in you as a State Senator that you did not chose to take the high road. You showed no class.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:35:27
You are an absolute disgrace and an excellent example of what is wrong with this State and this Country. Overwhelming ignorance and thinly disguised fear tactics are the Fuel for you Peoples Fire. You suggest that this Nation has avoided further terrorist attacks precisely due to Bush “Strategy” on the subject. Has it ever crossed your Mind that perhaps the 911 terrorist timed the attacks as they did to coincide with the Bush presidency knowing full well that any response from such an incompetent Leader would actually further their cause? if you question that this Nation is on the very edge of collapse, and that sticking to the Path we are on will only hasten our demise, then I would suggest you get out more.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:34:46
I feel that you should leave the picture up. Not just because I am for or against it, but I feel that so often people back down on choices that they make because of being politically correct or public opinion. You posted the picture, now stand behind your reasoning…or else you have shown weakness. Where is your backbone?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:31:04
Wow. No regrets? Unfortunately, the forces of ignorance will probably just unite behind you to a sweeping re-election in November, given the history of this state and its rankings in educational surveys.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:21:49
Senate Democratic Caucus Political Director Phil Bailey issued the following statement:
“Senator Bryant’s posting of this offensive photo is classless and it has no place in politics. Bryant should be more concerned about serving his constituents, who pay his salary, than posting garbage like this on his website. The voters of Anderson County deserve a state Senator with better judgment.” AMEN!
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Jul 22, 2008 @ 20:07:58
Sir:
Your objections to Senator Obama’s foreign policy positions are wholly legitimate subjects for an expression of your political opinion. Comparing a member of the United States Senate to a Saudi terrorist is despicable, low, cheap and theatrical. You are a disgrace to the Republican Party. If you think this appeals to your constituency, I hope you are wrong. I would hate to believe that there are that many people in your wonderful state who cannot take a politcal position without resorting to outright slander. Shame on you.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:53:09
You posted a picture of a stupid racist t-shirt to “stimulate discussion” about foreign policy?
Way to go, halfwit!
Obama wants to commit enough troops to Afghanistan to strike against al-Qaeda and bin Laden, which your friend George W. Bush hasn’t managed to do in 8 years. McCain, on the other hand, is worried about “the Iraq-Pakistan border.”
It’s pretty clear who’s stronger on foreign policy there.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:44:31
I am sure you have heard of, if not seen, the recent cover of The New Yorker. It was a parody of right wing hate media. It was a parody of exactly what you posted.
Regarding Sen. Obama’s record on National Security…your adolescent attack is enough proof you have nothing intelligent to say about Sen. Obama’s record on National Security, nor on Sen. McCain’s record.
What a dismal condition our country has fallen into when this is what is pawned off as “political discussion” by elected officials. God help your constituents.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:35:54
What’s the difference in this and the editorial cartoons that lambast and ridicule our President and Vice-Pres. every day?
Those offended can dish it out but they sure can’t take it.
PCW
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:23:27
I am supporting your opponent, but I will not vote for Obama. He is the most liberal Senator in the Sentate and a socialist.
He is scary.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:15:10
somehow I don’t think this will get posted
http://www.meadorsforstatesenate.org/donate.html
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:04:32
The prescription for keeping us safe is peace. Not warmongering. Not state sponsored surveillance, aka FISA.
Would you like peace? Killing and state sponsored torture of other people’s children is hardly a good recipe. Intimidation and fear never serve to make a nation or a world safer in the long run. If Iraq had done to our country what we did to theirs, how long would it take us to ‘get over’ it?
Killing is always easier than healing. That does not make it the right thing to do. Obama’s plan is a much more difficult way, but at least it offers some chance of success. Yours, Senator, gives no hope.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:02:56
Nice try, sir. But you have to be kidding about wanting to “stimulate an examination” of Obama’s foreign policy. The fact is, you helped spread a juvenile, grossly inaccurate and highly inflammatory smear against an accomplished, Harvard-educated United States senator. And then you say the left is virulent and vulgar? Why is it that so many un-Christian things are the work of people who can’t stop bragging about what great Christians they are?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:00:30
You shouldn’t have removed the picture Senator. It is the truth and that’s why the liberals objected so strongly. They weren’t going to vote for you anyway. You have my vote.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 19:00:08
p.s. since you have no qualms insulting “us”, may I suggest humbly that you, an elected official, take some grammar classes? Your writing is atrocious.
I have no regrets from this picture, however, I’m sure that a further examination of Obama’s foreign (and domestic) policies must occur in order that voters might truly understand the vast, vast differences between him and Sen. John McCain.
You owe this to the children who look up to you.
Yes, Obama’s and McCain’s strategies are vastly different re the war and indeed, foreign policy as a whole. This quote that you put up tells that story…and I can’t wrap my head around a Christian person advocating to “kill it” with such zeal and looking down his nose at Obama’s reasoned, calm and now that we know the WMD were a lie, correct take on things.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:57:39
OBAMA!
OBAMA!
OBAMA!
OBAMA!
For President 2008. It’s time to stop the lies from these so called god fearing right wingers.
Kevin Bryant, you are not even a man, you are a punk in a suit.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:49:57
It is no doubt you can claim that liberals are the horrible things you called them, when you censored many posts written. I, for instance, wrote one where I only asked you questions and took issue with the argument as laid forth. I didn’t call you names as you so readily called us names.
I wonder why you are now linking to the picture instead of leaving it in prominence on your home page?
What’s really sad is that my family is a Christian family, and you claim to be doing these things to protect Christianity and in fact, you are a part of the problem. Your actions do not tell the story of a Christian person, showing grace and tolerance. You exemplify hatred and divisiveness in your writing and actions.
You are now claiming you put it up there to question his foreign policy, and yet your caption said “vacation and funny”. I’m sorry, but this doesn’t make sense.
Turns out Obama was right about talking with Iran. Imagine how many lives of our precious soldiers could have been saved if this peaceful method (a Christlike approach) would have been taken. At any rate, everyone has the right to decide who to vote for and have that decision honored and respected by their fellowman. As a leader, you should be leading by example. Instead, you are demonstrating an attitude not complimentary at all to a Christian.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:47:11
You write as if Bush’s foreign policy has been a great success. After 9/11 we had the sympathy and goodwill of the world. How that’s been pissed away. McCain = McSame. Wake up.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:43:49
Senator Bryant looks gay. Is he?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:42:59
Hey, I’ve got one, although not from a Democrat. Remember that guy who was President about 7 years ago, and he got a memo that said “Bin Laden Determined to Strike US” and he ignored it? Whatever happened to that guy?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:35:07
You just sunk lower than rush, rove, savage and colture combined. Way to go loser!
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:21:42
Is Barack Obama a Muslim?
http://www.isbarackobamaamuslim.com/
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:19:45
Way to go! At least I know one Senator who is not afraid to tell it like it is. We are all going to be in “a world of hurt” if Barack Obama is elected.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:15:04
I think taking the picture down from your front page sends a message to the liberals that they have won. You should put it back up.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:09:45
Let’s take a closer look at your stupidity, shall we?
“The posting, not surprisingly, only drew out the virulent and vulgar members of the liberal left whose immediate reaction to any criticism of their candidate includes charges of ignorance and bigotry.”
So, let’s see: you posted a picture that implied that there was some similarity between the opposition candidate and the world’s number one wanted terrorist. This you regard as “any criticism.”
Any criticism.
Therefore, in your lonely and addled brain, calling Mr. Obama out on some fine point of policy is just like charging that he’s a terrorist.
This is the classic conservative manuever, of course: say something incredibly offensive and then rear back in mock horror at the reaction and say “Geez, can’t say anything to you people!”
“…whose immediate reaction to any criticism of their candidate includes charges of ignorance and bigotry.”
Now how on earth could anyone accuse you of ignorance or bigotry, dear Mr. Bryant?
After all, all you were doing was connecting the candidate to a focal point of global hatred.
Where’s the harm?
So what do you folks do with the funds that would normally go to, like, public education?
RG
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:03:51
you have completely embarassed me. As I republican, I am ashamed. I will vote for Jack Meadors.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 18:02:21
Reading the comments from the other story, I was saddened to see people hurling all sorts of ridiculous angry rhetoric at one another. No matter what the blogs say, neither conservatives nor liberals are evil and intent on destroying America. The very idea that half of a nation seeks to destroy their own homeland is laughable. Anyone that tries telling you that is selling something.
Conservatism and Liberalism are ideologies that people use to decide what is right for the country. It’s not the Red Sox and Yankees. We should be more concerned about discussing ideas, not demonizing the other team, so our team can win. Only a fool decides what to believe based solely on what is currently the team’s party line, and only fools truly believe that the other side means destruction and chaos.
Kevin, I voted for you the last time you ran, and if I was still in the state, I’d vote for you again, probably- but the image you’re still hosting embarrasses me as a supporter, demeans your principles, and makes conservatives look like desperate losers who have nothing left so we’re hitting below the belt.
People have good reasons to vote conservative even if we don’t try frightening them into believing Obama is a Muslim. As a supporter, I would request that the image be deleted from your servers.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:58:00
No one is actually censoring you, Senator, so you are no victim, nor is democracy.
You are hearing from the people about your fear mongering and cowardly political tactics. That the way it works and I’m sad that you don’t realize that.
We vote, we speak out and we remember at election time….Good luck!!
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:51:16
i want to thank you for posting the picture. the entire country needs to wake up to the danger that obama poses to this country. all these people that want change in government dont seem to realize that we can have change for the worse too.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:51:00
Bryant, have you checked out the following link?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-417395/Bush-Putins-thoroughly-wizard-outfits.html
Can we assume that Bush and Putin have common ground with Communist Vietnam?
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:42:28
All I ask is for people – including our Senators – to outline actual, real differences in policy. Senator Obama is as much a patriot as Senator McCain and both have said so, repeatedly.
In as non-partisan a manner as I can put it, here are the key questions for those trying to decide over candidates:
- If the Iraqis ask us to leave, will we? McCain says, “maybe” and Obama says “if it’s safe.”
- What’s more important: Low taxes or a balanced budget? Obama is your best bet for a balanced budget; McCain hasn’t explained how he’d balance the budget while reducing taxes (pork being a very small part of the budget). He has recently suggested that Social Security is “a total disgrace,” so perhaps he intends to cut it.
- Abortion: Obama believes communities and parents should, uh, parent enough to make the question moot; McCain believes we’ll never have enough responsible parents to avoid it.
- Should we negotiate politically with our enemies as well as our friends? McCain doesn’t believe we should go without preconditions; Obama does. Note that the Bush administration is currently negotiating with North Korea and Iran.
- If you want small government … I guess you could go Libertarian, because neither candidate seems likely to do it.
Other things to keep in mind:
Surrogates and supporters are not the candidates. Reverends Parsely and Wright are not the same people as John McCain or Barack Obama. For that matter, Kevin Bryant is not John McCain.
“Experience” is a tremendously subjective qualifier. Abe Lincoln had practically no experience whatsoever, and he’s (rightly) deified by Republicans. On the other hand, the most experienced man in the White House in 2004 was Donald Rumsfeld and his handling of the Iraq war has a lot to do with President Bush’s low popularity.
Judgment is a much better qualifier. Barack Obama has his opposition to a rushed war (with the wrong people) as his “judgment” ace; John McCain has his support for the surge as his.
The candidates share similar opinions on the subject of Afghanistan: Obama has been asking to withdraw troops from Iraq to put them into Afghanistan since 2004; McCain has recently come to the same conclusion. McCain has not yet said where the troops would come from (since he is opposed to removing troops from Iraq).
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:38:53
Oh yeah… after you’re done editing my post, by removing it, you might want to edit Mr. Bryant’s post, as there is a glaring grammatical error in the first paragraph.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:35:48
What’s the difference between Bush, McCain and Bryant? Nothing, absolutely nothing.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:27:22
Well, I’ll try this again.
The picture was nothing more than another republican scare tactic. You see, the simple-minded person will allow their minds to be made up with a few pictures and sound bytes. It’s much easier than looking for real information and real facts.
Senator Bryant and several members of the Bush administration are well aware of the success achieved in Nazi Germany by simply repeating the “Big Lie” over and over.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:26:03
The republican party have enough problems right now, Bryant. The picture you’ve posted can’t help us. I know you don’t believe that Barack and Osama are partners, but c’mon…don’t stoop to the Rush Limbaugh or Michael Savage mentality.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:25:06
The other day, I was asked who I was going to vote for … I said … “Not Obama” & the lady called me a racist …
Keep posting Kevin … Stand up for what you believe in …
God bless
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:21:29
Your spam protection is very discriminatory of uneducated people. Anyway, Obama is a global socialist, and the only cure is Ron Paul.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:20:31
You posted the picture to stimulate conversation on Obama’s Foreign Policy stance? You think we are that stupid to believe that? Come on now.
I think the head in the sand tactics of the Republicans, if we ignore them they’ll go away, doesn’t work.
To find solutions to problems one actually has to address them. That means talking to those who we deem are our enemies. Ignoring them will not make them go away, hell it will probably make them more mad. Our tactics so far have put us in trillions of dollars of debt, our economy is in the crapper and you’re going to say McCain is the best man for the job? Ha. He’ll run this nation into the ground.
The man has no idea about what’s important to this country. He caters to big business and rich old white men. Well this nation is made up of so much more than that, and we are going to make ourselves heard, and vote Obama into office.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:18:10
Senator Bryant, I’m a Republican in your district, and I have this to say: you are simple and your thoughts are reductive.
Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:13:53
I bet you’d like to change the subject from that picture you posted, you mouth-breathing Neanderthal.
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Jul 22, 2008 @ 17:07:58
[...] Thank you for your interest in the picure recently posted on this site. As this picture has gotten plenty of attention, I would rather change the focus of this discussion to Sen. Obama’s record on National Security. Please see the post above. [...]