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John McCain accepts His Party's Nomination for US President

ow we can say it's official. John McCain during his acceptance speech at the Republican Convention (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) Both John McCain and Barak Obama have accepted their respective party's presidential nominations and the race to the White House begins in earnest.

Compared to the Democratic convention a week ago, the Republican convention was slightly more subdued due both to McCain's less flamboyant nature as well as the aftereffects of hurricane Gustav on the Gulf Coast.

But the party faithful rallied around their standard-bearer and his newly chosen running mate, forty-four year old Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. In her acceptance speech on Wednesday, showed one and all that she has the wherewithal to stand up to and slug it out with the best of them.

Sarah Palin and daughters along with John McCain wave to crowd after Palin's speech at the Republican Convention (Robert Galbraith/Reuters)While some Republicans (as well as non-Republicans) had initially questioned the wisdom of McCain's choice for vice president, the party seems to have gathered the flock and rallied behind their 'maverick' leader, in time to show the nation a united front during his acceptance speech.

Unlike the other speakers during the convention—including Governor Palin—who bashed the Democrats, McCain held out his hand in reconciliation saying "We are fellow Americans, an association that means more to me than any other."

In the weeks and months ahead, American's will be deciding who should lead America back to its esteemed place in the family of nations. Obama or McCain, at this point in time either one appears well qualified for that job.



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Name: Juan de la Cruz III
City/State/Country: Timbuktu
IP Address: 159.18.94.65

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Again it surprises me how republicans really think. In the 2004 election, George Bush ran against a Democrat who also like McCain happens to be a decorated War Hero (John Kerry) and he too is married to a Billionaire (Heinz fortune). But who did they vote for? George Bush of course, and where is the economy now? How many jobs went overseas? How many businesses failed? How many people lost their jobs from lay-offs and bankruptcies? How many people lost their homes? This isn't something new and it's an old strategy by Republicans. And the worst part of it is, when the Democrats were in power for 8 years, the U.S. enjoyed a budget surplus and the economy was great. Now? after 8 yrs of Republican rule? a 9.2 trillion dollar budget deficit, jobs lost, people losing their homes, etc.


Name: Diego Talahib
City/State/Country: Johor, Malaysia
IP Address: 68.151.43.62

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The McCain/Obama derby is an exciting issue. However, its one issue that will not help or solve the problems of the Philippines. It will not stop the dismemberment of Philippine territories under the treachery of GMA. Why is she pushing for it? Is it because she has a material advantage to gain personally from this even if none for the Republic of Philippines? Think carefully. The snake at Malacanang is really vicious and treacherous and a traitor at heart.


Name: Tomas Cruz
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 72.220.106.157

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Former democrat and now independent senator Lieberman in his prime time speech at the RNC said this about OBAMA: "Senator Obama is a gifted and eloquent young man who can do great things for our country in the years ahead. But eloquence is no substitute for a record.” He added that OBAMA “has not reached across party lines to get anything significant done, nor has he been willing to take on powerful interest groups in the Democratic Party.” Senator Lieberman stated the obvious: Inexperienced, No accomplishment in the Senate and too green to become POTUS. God help us if he becomes president.

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