Obama Called Out for Comments About Bankrupting Coal Fired Power Plants
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Posted: 7:27 PM Nov 2, 2008
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West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin appeared on CNBC Monday to discuss the coal controversy.

Governor Manchin says he believes Obama's statements were taken out of context.

Manchin also says he believes "West Virginia is going to be the sleeper for Barack Obama." He believes Obama could win the state in Tuesday's election and that he will be our next President.

He says Obama is the better man to help the nation's struggling economy.


United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement:

"Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, have once again demonstrated that they are willing to say anything and do anything to win this election. Their latest twisting of the truth is about coal and some comments Sen. Obama made last January about the future use of coal in America.

Here what the McCain campaign left out of Sen. Obama’s actual words: ‘But this notion of no coal, I think, is an illusion. Because the fact of the matter is, is that right now we are getting a lot of our energy from coal. And China is building a coal-powered plant once a week. So what we have to do then is figure out how can we use coal without emitting greenhouse gases and carbon. And how can we sequester that carbon and capture it.'

Sen. Obama has been consistent with that message not just in the coalfields, but everywhere else he goes as well. Despite what the McCain campaign and some far right-wing blogs would have Americans believe, Sen. Obama has been and remains a tremendous supporter of coal and the future of coal.

I noted that Sen. McCain even went so far yesterday as to say he has always been a supporter of coal. I wonder, then, how he can justify his statement at a Senate hearing in 2000 that, ‘In a perfect world we would like to transition away from coal entirely,’ and his leading role in sponsoring legislation in 2003 that would have wiped out 78 percent of all coal production in America?

Fortunately, UMWA members, their families and their friends and neighbors in the coalfields know all too well what is going on here. They’re not going to fall for it, and we urge others throughout America who care about coal to review what the candidates’ records on coal actually are. We are confident that once they do, and once they see the many other benefits to working families of voting for Sen. Obama, they will make the right choice for themselves and their families."

Monday, the Ohio Coal Association sent out a news release in reference to the story.

Mike Carey, president of the Ohio Coal Association (OCA), today issued the following statement in response to just-released remarks from Senator Barack Obama about the nation's coal industry.

"Regardless of the timing or method of the release of these remarks, the message from the Democratic candidate for President could not be clearer: the Obama-Biden ticket spells disaster for America's coal industry and the tens of thousands of Americans who work in it.

"These undisputed, audio-taped remarks, which include comments from Senator Obama like 'I haven't been some coal booster' and 'if they want to build [coal plants], they can, but it will bankrupt them' are extraordinarily misguided.

"It's evident that this campaign has been pandering in states like Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Indiana and Pennsylvania to attempt to generate votes from coal supporters, while keeping his true agenda hidden from the state's voters.

"Senator Obama has revealed himself to be nothing more than a short- sighted, inexperienced politician willing to say anything to get a vote. But today, the nation's coal industry and those who support it have a better understanding of his true mission, to 'bankrupt' our industry, put tens of thousands out of work and cause unprecedented increases in electricity prices.

"In addition to providing an affordable, reliable source of low-cost electricity, domestic coal holds the key to our nation's long-term energy security - a goal that cannot be overlooked during this time of international instability and economic uncertainty.

"Few policy areas are more important to our economic future than energy issues. As voters head to the polls tomorrow, it is essential they remember that access to reliable, affordable, domestic energy supplies is essential to economic growth and stability."

The Ohio Coal Association (OCA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of Ohio's underground and surface coal mining producers. The OCA represents nearly 40 coal producing companies and more than 50 Associate Members, which include suppliers and consultants to the mining industry, coal sales agents and brokers and allied industries. The Ohio Coal Association is committed to advancing the development and utilization of Ohio coal as an abundant, economic and environmentally sound energy source.


Statement by Senator Jay Rockefeller:

“The claims you are hearing from the McCain/Palin campaign are misleading and untrue.

Barack Obama has been very clear with me and with you on his plan for clean coal – and it’s the most aggressive plan in support of clean coal we’ve seen from any presidential candidate.

The idea that the McCain/Palin campaign is alleging the day before the election that Barack Obama’s commitment to coal is anything but solid is absolutely ridiculous.

This is exactly the kind of deceptive politicking voters are fed up with.”

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- With only hours before election day, coal has become a major topic of Decision 2008.

Sunday, comments resurfaced from a taped interview Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama did with the San Francisco Chronicle in January.

In the interview, which has been available online for months, Obama talks about the importance of coal. He went on to talk about his cap and trade proposal to help curb global warming.

"If somebody wants to build a coal power plant they can, it's just that it will bankrupt them because they are going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted," Barack Obama said to the San Francisco Chronicle in January.

The campaign for Republican presidential candidate John McCain jumped on those comments today and is already sending out taped phone messages to voters in Ohio.

Campaigning in Marietta today, McCain's running mate Sarah Palin mentioned the Obama comments.

"He said that, sure, if the industry wants to build coal-fired power plants, then they can go ahead and try, he says, but they can do it only in a way that will bankrupt the coal industry, and he's comfortable letting that happen. And you got to listen to the tape," Sarah Palin said.

The Obama campaign says the quote is being taken out of context and that Obama is actually from a coal state and is a strong supporter of the industry.

The campaign sent a statement today saying "the point Obama is making is that we need a transition from coal burning power plants built with old technology to plants built with advanced technologies."

Monday, the San Francisco Chronicle pointed out the interview has been available on its website since January. It was critical of blogs which claimed the audio was hidden until this point.

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Posted by: jackie cox on Dec 17, 2008 at 01:09 AM
The solution to dealing with toxic emissions is simple. The average plant emitts about 1000 cubic ft per minute of 3 really bad oxygen compounds-so-no-and co2-The smoke leaves the stack above 200 degrees and settles out downwind and downstream. The damage to nature is beyond words. My proposal is simple, put the emissions thru a series of chambers designed to reduce the temperature and collect the toxic elements, about 10 minutes and a dozen or so reactors would do the job, the overall size of the cheapest reactors may be around 300 acres of structures, the elemental components could be removed using catalysts mixed with fluids in the vapour stage as well as acellerated mixtures of water and air. Mostly the compounds seperate with a reduction in temperature via normal elemental changes. The solution, not complicated, compared to the saving of all life forms. The only thing lacking is the will and the misunderstanding of what it involves. Too many grant masters.I would do it for free
Posted by: King Coal on Nov 8, 2008 at 03:13 AM
Pacific, Northeast and Middle Atlantic regions use the least amounts of coal for energy. Texas, WV, KY, MO, OH, PA, IL, and IN probably account for half of all the coal used for energy. So...8 states which get their energy almost entirely from coal should account for your figure of half of the energy in the US comes from coal. I'm saying those states should invest in alternative energy sources. Maintaining jobs is an arguable excuse as to why WV should not evolve, but it is not a good one. The government already justifies some of its backwards policies on keeping jobs. Our entire War on Drugs is to keep law enforcement and those in political positions with jobs. It hasn't worked since its inception, and isn't working now. We need some reform in that area as well. The link for the coal info may be found here: http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/acr/table26.html
Posted by: Bob on Nov 7, 2008 at 11:13 AM
And as far as drilling. It will take some time to get the oil & Natural Gas. but demand isn't decreasing and the sooner we drill the sooner we get the benefit. oil is in almost every product you buy it is needed for other things other that gas. And I disagree with your comment of WV & KY being the only states dependant on coal. Coal makes up 50% of the energy in the USA. WV & KY coal use does not account for even close to 100% of the USA's coal usage. Every states energy is produced heavily with coal. Including the very liberal North East.
Posted by: Bob on Nov 7, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Yes I have heard of the other energy sources. And on a large scale the only thing that can replace the megawatt you get from coal is Nuclear. Obama is also against Nuclear. Wind and solar at this time are a joke. It wont meet rising demand for energy. who wants our beautiful country side polluted with an eye sore of wind mills every were. I saw a report on TV of a huge wind farm in Texas that took up 2 counties. It was 10 of thousands acres. It didn't replace the mega watt out put of one unit at my coal plant. And look at the jobs these Green Jobs will cost. It took only 4 people to man that wind farm after it was built. These place take good long term jobs and replace them with alot of temporary jobs. After the wind and solar farms are built it only takes a minimal amount of people to maintain them. Green eliminates jobs. Something our economy needs.
Posted by: Barker T. on Nov 6, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Bob, you can look at an energy breakdown by state. WV and KY by far are ran almost entirely on coal. The rest of the nation, not so much. There are multiple other sources for energy even if you haven't heard about them for the coal dust in your ears. Also, if you listen to the entire speech, you will know it was taken out of context since he and McCain and most of the other politicians in office support clean coal technology. Byrd doesn't and said he could not because he fears what it would do to WV. One person against the rest of the country doesn't seem like good odds to me. The state needs to evolve and not rely on energy sources from the 19th century. Lastly, you do realize that the off shore drilling proposed would not be able to take place for many years. It would not help at all with gas prices. And the rumor about other countries drilling off the US shores is untrue. The EPA would not allow it. They are the ones protecting the species and coasts.
Posted by: Bob on Nov 6, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Jay Rockefeller is out of touch with WV. Why do people keep sending this worthless politician back to DC? He is against drilling in the USA I wouldn't doubt he is against coal too. Barack Hussein Obama's comments were not taking out of context. He said what he said. Listen to it. Then leaves all his supporters scrambling in damage control. Both Manchin & Rockefeller are bad for WV. They are supporting a guy that wants to bankrupt the coal industry that would bankrupt WV.. Wake up WV.. I pray those words were taken out of context but I really don't think they were. Look at where he said it. San Francisco. He hidn't think us Hillbillies would hear them. I work for a coal fired power plant and these next four years we wont be going on vacation we wont be spending any money except for the necessities. We planned on buying a new car after the election but not now. Who knows how long I will still have a good job.
Posted by: Bob on Nov 6, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I think the ignorant people that say lets get rid of coal do not understand the percentage of power that is generated in U.S. by coal. Our enemies will be licking their chops.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Tracy I din't say anything about Obama winning. He might be the change we need.
Posted by: Tracy on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Anonymous, everything you mentioned may currently be related to coal in some way, I doubt it though. But, if so, there are other sources of energy in the world. I'll tell you another thing that coal gives to the world and miners...black lung. Have a good day. I know I will. Obama won!!!!
Posted by: Make No Mistakes on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:42 PM
For all you hateful McCain supporters....shut up and deal with it....even McCain realizes his lose.....Obama has always been the man.
Posted by: Amy on Nov 5, 2008 at 03:27 PM
To Linda: I very much appauld you and your comment.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Thank you Coal Miners!! Already lost their sticks and way . Tell your children, I ran America today. I provide her with everything she nees for all the people who work for a living to be productive. I even provide the power to run Wall street and Washington Dc. The next time someone ask you what yyou do for a living you tell them, Imine the coal that runs America. Thank you for the quality of life.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Thank you Coal Miners.. The Next time you pass a person protesting coal, stop a minute and educate him. Ask him or her if they really want to live in a world free of coal. When they say yes, smile. Have them strip down to nothing, because coal provides their clothes, tell them to put there shoes on the pile too. Leave ther laptop and i-pod. If they have a tatoo tell them they may have to take a little coal with them unless they want to cut it off so they can remain pristine. Then break them off a stick, don't cut it with a knife because coal was instrumental in making the knife, hand them a rock and stick and send them to the woods on foot. Tell them you would give them some matches but that too is contaminated with coal and a flashlight is definitlyy out of the question. Then go home to your family and take a minute to tell your children what you did today. Explain to them what coal provides so they won't end up like the poor ignorant fools you sent to the woods that have already
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 02:06 PM
Thank You coal Miners! First I thank god,and then I thank you for my home and everything in it,my car,my clothes,the heat pump, the food on my table. You help provide it all. Not just my life but every life in America need to realize what you do for them everyday. You provide raw materials that runs factories, refineries and the stell mills, the trains, planes, trucks and subways. The tiny baby struggling for life in an incubator will live because of the COAL YOU MINE, which makes it possible to build the unit and the supply it with the exact amount of heat and air to sustain the precious life. You help provide all the bulding material for all the cities and towns, and highways across America. All things inside those buldings, and then the light, heat and cool them. Every man-made thing, I dare say, you help provide in some way. I can't think of anything you don't touch in some way.
Posted by: neighbor on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:46 AM
Bible Lady speaks the truth and some of you make fun of her. She is the nicest woman I have met, but really gets fired up about religion. She shared this verse with me: "As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the father's sakes." - Romans 11:28. I think this verse pertains to people like Bible Lady who tried to inform the public about our new snake in the grass President. You all didn't listen.
Posted by: Stephen on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Congratulations to the voters of Kentucky for sending Senator Mitch McConnell back to the Senate.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Bible Lady you better get ready to run. Obama is going to win so you and your people can start disappearing in droves like you said. Bye.
Posted by: Bible Lady on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:32 PM
My comments have been censored that were left after 5pm. So much for freedom of press and religion. 1st amendment rights now gone.
Posted by: Mar on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I am very excited to see Obama change America. I just wonder what kind of change it would be? Obama for President!
Posted by: So Sad on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:22 PM
I am so glad I no longer live in West Virginia. Do some of you really think like this? No wonder half of you do not leave your names.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:16 PM
I will be laughing at you all when Obama wins and things are worse than they are now! I will be the one telling you that you voted for him, don't complain!
Posted by: Noda FNL on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:19 PM
I hope all of you that voted for Obama gets what you deserve and the ones that didn't, God help us. I have a family that I take care of without help from the government. I feel I'm already supporting way too many government programs without his being added.
Posted by: RoaneCo. on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:18 PM
If you want to know why so many people are turned off by religion today just read some of the comments posted by these fine christians below. I have never seen so much hate and judging coming from people that are living at the foot of the cross. The way some of you are living don't bother praying for my soul because I don't think your connection with your God is as great as you want others to believe.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:24 PM
From an Obama supporter I have one question for all of you. If the your candidate loses the election where do you go from there? Sean Hannity is talking on his radio show about an "underground conservative uprising" if Obama wins this election. As an Obama supporter if McCain wins I feel it is my patriotic duty to fully support him for at least 2 years and see how things turn out. I feel like Hannity preaching this uprising is the most unpatriotic thing I have ever heard of and every American no matter what party should give the president a chance for a few years to see how things turn out. Am I the only one that feels it is our patriotic duty to support the President or will half our population hate our President before he ever serves a day in office?
Posted by: To anonymous at 4:42 on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:07 PM
The Bible says to Go and preach the Gospel to all nations. Christ told his disciples that if they do not receive you, "Shake the dust of that city off your shoes. Let it be a testament to them." It also says that rebuke those that sin, if they hear you and repent "you have gained a brother"/sister if they do not, then consider that man a heretic.
Posted by: To Tina on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:03 PM
Yours may very well be the dumbest post on here. You do realize that WV has been a Democratic state for decades, led by Democrats in the Senate and the House, both nationally and within the state, and has been for YEARS. Take another look at the power structure within state Government and then spout off again about who is hurting WV. Any nail Bush may have driven, was into a coffin that was already closed.
Posted by: Neighbor on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I have no doubt that Bible Lady is inspired by God. She lives next to me and is the kindest lady I know. You don't want to cross her on the Bible though. Those who insist on making fun of her will live to regret this decision. She showed me this verse which I don't find "odd" or ambiguous as Anonymous insinuated below about some of the others. Read it and reflect. You will see the Lord working through this scripture and it deals DIRECTLY with what is going on as we speak: "Concerning the Good News, they are enemies for your sake. But concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake." - Romans 11:28. To the true Christians among us, it is chilling isn't it? Pick up your Bible and read it if you don't believe it. I pray that you repent before the morrow is upon us.
Posted by: Kevin Maynard on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Go Bible Lady... I agee with ya 100%
Posted by: Bible Lady on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Anonymous, you ask WWJD. Well, he did turn over the tables of those vendors making change in the temple. Jesus was GOD in human form. Perhaps you should go back to the Old Testament to see how GOD handled those who turned their backs on him and his teachings. God's striking down did not end with the Old Testament. Saul, later Paul, was struck down from his horse and shown the power of the true GOD. He then became the most ardent disciple of Christ and his teachings. Helping out a person who turns their backs on GOD would scare me for fear of being struck down myself. If you thought the BIBLE was all about happiness and rainbows, then you really should get to a church ASAP and read your BIBLE. Luke 19:27 - "But bring those enemies of mine who didn't want me to reign over them here, and kill them before me.'" Hebrews 10:27 - "There remains nothing but a certain awful expectation of judgement, and the fury of a fire which before long will devour the enemies of the truth."
Posted by: Linda on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:02 PM
You all are worshipping this person (last time I checked, he still is a person), like he is the Messiah or something. Get a clue--this is just a very inexperienced regular guy who has the knack of attracting millions to hear him talk, talk, talk (many cult leaders have had that knack too). Be careful what you wish for, 'cause you just might get it. You are wanting to put a person who couldn't even get an FBI clearance (due to his lack of judgement and affiliations) in charge of the U.S. You are just nuts!
Posted by: justme on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I have a savior, I'm looking for a president. Obama 08
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Proposal ,if obama does win we wont cry for us ,we will cry for you and pray for you because the ones like you that make's fun of Christian's people and mock' God , will need all the prayer's you can get .When you are being taxed to death (if you are one of thoes who work's)your electric bill goes out of this world and no job's --------then you will cry------The Christian's has God we will be took care of ,no matter what .
Posted by: Tina on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:43 PM
it amazes me that people here in WV care nothing about the economy, we are one of the poorest states and to be a republican in this day and time is just stupid, they care nothing about you and brainwash you just like a cult, they will never help out WV or anyone else who is poor, wake up... they only care about winning they have no real issues that they have even brought up once and go on and on with their lies to deceit you all, just go ahead and keep showing the nation this state is full of ignorant inbred rednecks
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:42 PM
I do thank GOD for one thing. That this election will be decided tonight. Then we don't have to listen to you bible thumping idiots that only get their "facts" from political ads and odd scripture in the bible that can be interpreted any way you want. Obama wants CLEAN coal plants. As a human on this planet, we should all agree on that. You people that get yourselves worked up over something taken out of context need to get on some anti-anxiety medication and breathe deeply. Before you jump to conclusions, go to REAL SOURCES FOR REAL FACTS. Educate yourselves. BTW, to BIBLE LADY. I can't see you being a true christian because you would turn your back on someone that doesn't believe just as you do. That's not the Christian thing to do. Open up your eyes BIBLE LADY. You are not living up to WWJD if that's how you would treat others. Whatever church you attend, I would certainly stay out of.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:28 PM
KY LADY... better go to Fox News they will show you the whole video HAHAHAHAHA. That is the funniest thing I have heard all week. Fox News is well known as being a right-wing propoganda machine. You would not criticize Wright if they showed the whole video because from a white, christian who watched the whole video even his comments were taken out of context. Maybe you will see Obama saying he will bankrupt the coal induastry on Fox News, but turn over to another news channel and there is at least a chance they will tell you McCain agrees with Obama on that and they share very similar plans to charge for greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted by: To Linda on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Thank-you for the most sane, literate, and well thought out post on here. You have my respect. To Travis: While KY Lady may not be correct in her accusations that Obama "hates white people", she is dead on with her comment that a follower of Christ CANNOT vote for the support or supporters of what are abominations in the sight of God. You said you voted your Bible, but I suspect you voted your wallet. If you can show me in your Bible where God or Christ would be supportive of a man who supports, not only abortion, but the killing of infants OUT of the mother, then I will stand corrected. However, I have studied my Bible faithfully, and there is no book, chapter, or verse that would support such a vote for Barack.
Posted by: Bible Lady on Nov 4, 2008 at 04:03 PM
How dare some of you make fun of us good Christians trying to get out the word on the snake known as Obama bin Hussein. In the Old Testament a group of kids were making fun of a crippled Christian man. God sent a mother bear to eat these children. The BIBLE says that God is a jelous God. You're worship of Obama is not viewed kindly by him I would presume. Those who turn your back on GOD and the BIBLE and vote for this snake in the grass better not come to me wanting a locust wing or a smidgeon of my honey when the END TIMES are upon us. Obama will bring our nation to ruin. Those of who know what has been foretold will band together and await the coming of our LORD. For he shall avenge his people. When the Christians of the world disappear in droves and the news stations wonder what happened to a large chunk of those in the nation I bet panic will ensue. Well, us true Christians won't be panicking. We'll be rocked in the loving arms of our SAVIOUR. The others, God will smite.
Posted by: Proposal on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:45 PM
Hey peeps, I could use some help here. I'm looking for McCain supporters who will let me watch them cry after Obama wins the election. I know some of the religious nuts thing it will be the END TIMES like that bible lady said below. They will probably be hysterical in their grief. I'd like to watch them cry and if possible lick their tears of sadness. I bet they'll be delicious. Yummy.
Posted by: nra4life? on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Any NRA member should know that McCain sponsored the gun show loophole bill in Congress. The NRA was all over him in advertisements and telephone solicitation calls call him anti-gun and everything else. He received a D rating regarding gun rights. Go back and look at your NRA literature if you don't believe it. They did endorse McCain this election even though they never endorsed G. W. Bush. I would assume this has more to do with their KKK roots than any hatred Obama has of guns. That's right. After the War a couple of Confederate generals got together and started a little gun club. It still exists today.
Posted by: John on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Governor Manchin and Cecil Robert have too much invested in Senator Obama to change their stances now. It would take courage to stand up for the truth... Senator Obama will be devasting to the coal industry - period.
Posted by: Freeurmind on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:35 PM
There has been one 2nd Amendment case that has made it to the Supreme Court. The rewording of a petition is not enough to make them re-hear an issue that has already been settled. Abortion was made Constitutional by Roe v. Wade. How many abortion cases does the Supreme Court now hear? I can name one and it was the one in 2007 that upheld the ban on partial birth abortion. Hunter probably barely has a high school education. I am a licensed attorney. Trust me when I say he is wrong. When has any President attempted to make abortion illegal post Roe v. Wade? When has any President tried to ban guns? This has not and will not happen. Hunter doesn't understand the separation of powers part of the Constitution. I suggest he read over Articles 1, 2, and 3 of the Constitution. It's not very long. While you're at it you should check out Marbury v. Madison as well. To make a change to the Constitution (2nd Amendment), it will take an Amendment to the Constitution. Anything else is lies. Believe.
Posted by: Pat on Nov 4, 2008 at 03:01 PM
A lot of Black people (not all) blame's white's for slave's ,I have never owned one and im sure no one living now has either,so why are we being blamed for something happen a long time ago ,something we had no control over.I did vote Mccain.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Duh I hope you answer for what you said about God ,you are one dumb something ,as far as gun's we love our gun's and I got a feeling we will need them .You Obama freak .This year I voted all Republican .If obama get's in ,God help the WHITE'S
Posted by: Travis on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:33 PM
I did vote the Bible, Obama 08! KY LADY says and I quote "He hates Americans and whites"...wow, all I can say is I hope you vote because it is something we should all feel obligated to do. But you mam are voting based on ignorance and hatred. A vote for McCain can be respected, but not for those reasons. I hope you get some help, maybe you should open that bible up a little more often.
Posted by: Glo on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Why would anyone vote for another person from oil state? Hasn't 8 years been enough of high prices and young people losing their lives in Iraq? Why hasn't anyone questioned McCain about being the grandchild of slave owner who had children by by his slaves. In other words he has black relatives to, only he refused to acknowledge them. Or the wife he left because she was disfigured in a care wreck. That is who you want.
Posted by: Linda on Nov 4, 2008 at 02:08 PM
I am black, and I voted for McCain...Not for any reason other than I think he has more experience and will do a better job. Let Mr. Obama run again when he has a few more years under his belt, and we all know what he really stands for. Did you even know who he was 3 years ago? No--nobody did, and he is still wet behind the ears, and has some growing up to do. Let him cut his teeth and get experience from another position somewhere else; not from the most powerful position in the Free World. I would rather have a tried and true known than to fear what's ahead from an extreme liberal unknown with LOTS of very over-liberal friends. Next thing you know, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and Oprah will be in the Presidential cabinet running America. No thank you... I'll pass on that for now. What I don't understand is why he didn't say that he's 1/2 Caucasian. He could have really reached everyone then. Instead he was the one saying he was a pround black man. Well, he's 1/2 white too...
Posted by: anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:53 PM
NOBAMA
Posted by: Kentucky Lady on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:49 PM
My 83 yr. old father who is a life long strong democrat JUST VOTED FOR THE BETTER MAN/WOMAN...MCCAIN AND PALIN!!!!!!!!!!!! THERE IS A GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TONIGHT JOHN MCCAIN WILL WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: KY LADY on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:36 PM
Obama is a deceiver, read your Bibles people, he is not who we want as our President now or ever. How many terrorists and crooks can one man have as friends anyways? Obama seems to have plenty. He hates Americans and whites, ....he sat in with others at meeting who said just that. McCain is more of an American and a better person overall, than he will ever hope to be. The democrat party is for abortion, homosexuals, gay marriage...and as a christian...or as anyone who truly believes in God and reads their Bible knows those things are against GOD'S WORD, therefore you can not vote for Obama PERIOD. The coal thing...yes they have him on video saying just that in plain english, no misunderstandings at all. look it up and watch it for yourself. better go to foxnews because msnbc/cnn and others have not been showing full stories and video clips about Obama. That is why the public is so misinformed about Obama (the truth). If everyone knew the truth, he wouldn`t get elected as Co. dogcatcher
Posted by: Lee on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:29 PM
I have read many of the comments that people have left and they have to be some of the most bizarre views of the world I have ever come across. I hope these people just forgot to take their medication and they are really not this stupid.
Posted by: ky lady on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:22 PM
well well well. obama gonna kill jobs in our states and for our friends and families. so glad the word is out on Obama once again. just another reason to vote for john mccain ...who is the man you can trust. GO MCCAIN AND PALIN! WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY, OUR BIBLES, AND OUR GUNS! AND OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH!
Posted by: Jill on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Obama....Obama....08!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Cristi on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:59 PM
VOTE THE BIBLE
Posted by: To Freeurmind on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:40 PM
The fact that it took you until today to make up your mind thoroughly explains the 'thoughts' reflected in your post. First of all, they have the opportunity to place uber-liberal Supreme Court Justices on the Bench. Once they are in place, simply rewording of their petition is reason enough for the Supreme Court to review the postion. All they would have to do is change their "interpretation" of the 2nd Amendment in regards to the petition. This ruling would NOT require participation from ANY voters, other than the nine on the bench. Aside from that, a liberal Democratic majority in Congress coupled with a liberal Democratic President would have to do nothing more than to increase the taxes on both guns AND ammunition to a point where you can't afford to own one. This accomplishes the same desired conclusion without the messy court procedings. So, in response to your "fear and ignorance" comment...loks like the ignorance is yours. We have grown to expect no less from the Obamanation
Posted by: Panamanian on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:16 PM
I hope Obama wins so Senator McCain can come back to his place of birth and become our next President in 2009. Panama never recognized the Panama Canal Zone, so they consider anyone born in the area to be a natural born Panamanian citizen. I understand the US is trying to claim him now too, and for a time so did Vietnam. The truth of the matter is that we could use his solid leadership in a time of strife in our country's history. Do us all a favor and vote for Obama. We'll make sure the Panama of the 1980s (think the Panama Jack craze) comes back strong with a leader like McCain...in Panama.
Posted by: cease on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Jerome Corsi’s “The Obama Nation” is a mishmash of unsupported conjecture, half-truths, logical fallacies and outright falsehoods. Corsi is a renowned conspiracy theorist who says that George Bush is attempting to create a North American Union (we looked at that here) and that there is evidence that the World Trade Center may have collapsed because it was seeded with explosives. More recently, Corsi claimed that Obama released a fake birth certificate. We’ve debunked that twice now. And, as our colleagues at PolitiFact.com found, many of the themes in “The Obama Nation” are reworked versions of bogus chain e-mail smears. In Corsi’s case, we judge that both his reputation and his latest book fall short when measured by the standards of good scholarship, or even of mediocre journalism.
Posted by: Carol on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:12 PM
You people have a good Governor, Manchin has looked out for the good of WVa. You people need to let him lead you, And not let closed minds ruin your futures as well as your children. Obama does not want your guns. He has more things to take care of like the econmey and the war. OPEN YOUR MINDS
Posted by: Joanne on Nov 4, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I don't know about every aspect of coal fired power plants, but I DO know that AEP & every other power plant in America are under a time restriction to modernize & install "clean technology". My fiancee is a union ironworker who has been working at every power plant in the area & has stated that this is the big work in the area now. The power plants are working to lower the emissions. They ARE doing what the EPA demanded. Obama & his remarks simply reflect his playing both sides of the story. He is telling each side what they want to hear to get him into office. Obama doesn't want to drill off-shore, even though other countries are drilling off our shores right now. He stated he'd consider it. That's double talk for not a chance. McCain has drawbacks, but at least he has the experience and the scars from defending our country. I don't want a great speaker in office, which Obama is, I want a Pres who won't be pushed around. That's McCain. Sorry to hear about Obama's grandmother though.
Posted by: Ash on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Why is everyone talking about race?? It appears to me the people bringing up the issue are the racists. And for thr record, I'm not African-American. Everyone needs to grow-up and just think about what's best for the economy. Enough said.
Posted by: Earthmother on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I'd think all you weirded-out and religiously racist folks would welcome anything that could be seen as a means to Armageddon and the second coming. And remember, WV has a bad rep hillbilly wise across Amerika. Folks are gonna come on here and read all this and will then have a great deal more fuel for the "illiterate and inbred" theory.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Hunter, since no one wants to take your guns away you have nothing to worry about. Bible Lady, have fun with your locust and honey while the rest of the world will continue normally without you and your idiotic theories.
Posted by: Believer on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:37 AM
"Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake. One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate." - Titus 1:9-16
Posted by: Enlightened on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I think MamawSharon and Bible Lady are the same person. They both sound as ignorant and misguided. Well, I for one am guided by the true God. The God of Israel. He showed me in a vision that Obama is the answer the nation needs. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised." Luke 4:12
Posted by: Freeurmind on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Hunter, thank you for helping me decide who to vote for today. Having people like you attempt to distort the truth and tell us our guns can be taken away after the Supreme Court has declared the 2nd Amendment an individual right is ridiculous. The only way guns could be taken away is with a Constitutional Amendment. Do you know how many of those we've had? The voters of the states would have to vote to take away guns. Not gonna happen, just like Roe v. Wade will not be overturned. The GOP always campaigns like they can do something about. Short of a Constitutional Amendment that won't happen. The Supreme Court is the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution. This was decided in the early 1800s court case Marbury v. Madison. If you let fear and ignorance run your life and vote based on lies you are no better than those filling your head with those lies. With this being said I will now be voting Obama. I don't bow down to fear mongering or dirty politics.
Posted by: Vicky on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:06 AM
The term "clean coal" is just a political play on words! Our country was built by skilled workers such as coal miners, masons, etc. Our Great Country is also free because of our Veterans who have protected us through history! If not for these great men and women, we would all be fighting off militants trying to take over our homes. Think before you vote today! McCain/Palin O8
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 09:01 AM
hey Wsaz why no mention of the 2 miners injured in a gas explosion yesterday in Fellowship WV anywhere on your web site? Afraid it'll take the air out of this board?
Posted by: Obama the Racist on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:51 AM
Obama the racist check out this video of what his book says about the white race... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6zM5ldO35A&feature=related
Posted by: MamawSharon on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Pray and Vote, Vote and pray. Vote McCain and pray to the Lord Jesus to guide our nation again. He is the ONLY WAY, THE WAY,THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE! Lord Jesus, bless our nation, forgive our sins and give us according to your mercy, not according to our ways. Lord help us all. In Jesus name, AMEN!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Why were my comments not posted? They were in 'no' way offensive. You approve some of the most ridiculous posts possible, yet you censor mine. I'm sending a copy of my comments to the station manager and asking why they were censored and if the station, like most of the mainstream media is in the tank with Obama...or if it's just the person/people in charge of the messageboard.
Posted by: Hunter on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:34 AM
I would not want to be the person that tried to take my guns they will be looking down the wrong end of a one way barrel. Pick white you know its right...Mccain/Palin
Posted by: TJ on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:30 AM
Hey Duh you the stupid one we need our God every day and if obama when we will need our guns as well...Anybody like you is a disgrace to our country...
Posted by: WVMAN on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Obama is a racist just like 90% of the black population.
Posted by: Just Me on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Please make the stupid people shut up.
Posted by: Nikki on Nov 4, 2008 at 08:04 AM
I will be so glad when this election is over and all of the stupid people shut up!
Posted by: JH on Nov 4, 2008 at 07:04 AM
John McCain supports a very similar cap and trade program to Obama's. The cap and trade program basically puts a price each unit of greenhouse gas emissions. New plants that are able to use clean coal technology, once perfected, would not fall under this cap and trade program because they will emit very little greenhouse gases. ONCE AGAIN JOHN MCCAIN SUPPORTS THE SAME EXACT THING. The Republicans are the real liars, McCain has run the dirtiest campaign in history and I for one don't trust someone who will stoop to the levels that he has.
Posted by: Bill on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:58 AM
just one more lying democart
Posted by: jz on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:35 AM
obama is not a muslim
Posted by: jz on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:24 AM
they cant due away with coal impossible
Posted by: cosmo on Nov 4, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Cecil Roberts I trust you about as much as I trust D. Blankenship, I trust him about as much as I could pick him up and throw him, Gov. Manchin, Jay, Byrd, Rahall and the whole bunch of you I'm ashamed of you, you have let the WV people down, big time...
Posted by: dru on Nov 4, 2008 at 01:00 AM
What is with the UMWA? There won't be any coal mining jobs to warrant a union after Obama is elected. And who will they blame when they lose their jobs a couple years from now? ... Bush.
Posted by: jeremy on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Comment: In the exchange with "Joe the plumber" Obama unintentionally revealed that he really is as radical as his early political mentors and acquaintances, Davis, Ayers, Wright, Khalidi etc., (gee, there sure seem to be a lot of them) and that he is into the failed economic policy of wealth redistribution. Now there is absolute proof. In 2001, Obama, the "community organizer" turned legislator, said in an interview: "And I think one of the tragedies of the civil rights movement was that the civil rights movement became so court-focused, I think there was a tendency to lose track of the political and organizing activities on the ground that are able to bring about the coalitions of power through which you bring about redistributive change, and in some ways we still suffer from that," http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iivL4c_3pck 2001 Chicago Public Radio Interview. Obama's tax and spending plans alone would be bad enough, but add Reid and Pelosi to the mix, with the three ov
Posted by: Bible Lady on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:12 AM
If you all want the Moozlums in power go ahead and vote for Hussein Obama. The disciple Nostradamus spoke of the END TIMES and said a man would come from the east with charm and hate coal the lifeblood of West Virginia and would bring about the END TIMES. He has picnic lunches with Ayers and Farrakhan and Osama Bin Laden. The Detroit Weekly News has the footage but won't release it because they want BHO elected so Huntington can officially become Little Detroit in name in spirit. If BHO is elected I'm headin' for the hills and will eat locust and honey cause the END TIMES will be upon us. Who's with me? Say no to END TIMES, vote for McCain and the purty girl.
Posted by: Steve on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:08 AM
AGAIN...the Barack die-hards continue to insult your intelligence, your values, your God, and your way of life. Look down through the posts. How many times do you continue to see them call you "Hillbillies", "illiterates", "racists" etc. How long do you take it. They want you to vote for their candidate, but their strategy is to insult you into compliance? Pay particular attention to Duh on Nov. 3 at 10:44 and Burbal at 5:49. By the way Burbal-Cecil Roberts would sell his and his mother's soul to Satan for a buck.
Posted by: To Duh on Nov 4, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Come on and getcha some.
Posted by: NADER RAIDER on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:58 PM
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE ALL FRAUDS BUT THE REPUBLICANS ARE SMARTER FRAUDS, THE DEMOCRATS REGISTER LET MICKEY AND GOOFY, AND DEAD PEOPLE VOTE WHILE THE GOP RIGS THE VOTING MACHINES AND WE HAVE NO PAPER TRACE, AS SEEN ON MSNBC. REMEMBER THE POLLS IN FLA IN 2004 KERRY WAS UP 5 AND LOST FLA BY 400,000 VOTES JEB AND HIS CRONIES ARE JUST SMARTER THAN THE STUPIDER DEMOCRATS.AND IF YOU THINK OBAMA BIN LADEN HAS THIS RAPED UP YOU BETTER SEE THE VIDEO I SAW OF THESE CROOKED GOP COMPUTER GEEKS IN FLA, OHIO, AND PA I SAW ON TV, GOD HELP THIS NATION IF MAC STEALS THIS ONE, HAVE A FUNNY FEELING ABOUT TOMORROW.
Posted by: JILL RODGERS on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Forrest were MADE BY GODS DECREE BUT ONLY HUSSEIN WOULD TAX A TREE, SO CITIZENS PLEASE PUT DOWN YOUR AX VOTE FOR MAC AND STOP THE TAX. REMEMBER THIS ONE(CLEVE BENEDICT) FAYETTE DEMOCRAT FOR MCCAIN.
Posted by: Jean on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Look just because our UMWA President choose for the union to back Obama doesn't mean that the miners themselves back Obama. And the comment about people from WV needing to get an education we are not all uneducated just because you think so maybe you should get one yourself before you make comments about others. We have 100;s if not 1000's of college graduates working in the mines and the mining industry.
Posted by: PleaseThink on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:33 PM
I have learned a couple useful things this election cycle. Women's rights groups only really want equal rights for liberal women. And Union Leaders really only want whatever it is that liberal politicians want. For God's sake wake up and smell the coffee America. Think and act for yourself, you don't need any organization to get involved in your thinking... that is probably the only thing you can keep for sure, if you choose to keep it. Who is Cecil Roberts anyway, does he put his pants on different than the rest of you? What is it? Think and Act for yourself and your family. That my friends is true liberty.
Posted by: Josephine the Plummer on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:30 PM
I have 3 words for all you Obama fans out there...Wake up People" We were born at night but it wasn't last night in Kenya! I urge you to read your bibles Revolations and pray about this before you cast your votes on Tuesday...This man is a con artist and he is conning the whole nation. The US citizens are not this stupid, we are a smart nation and have to stop this Robin Hood as he is just a catoon character!!!!! McCain08 McCain 08
Posted by: mse on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:15 PM
McCain and Obama support the same "clean coal" technology. Google or YouTube 'voinovich mccain coal'.
Posted by: another democrat voting republican on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:03 PM
stupid people.
Posted by: J on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:02 PM
What are all you miners gonna do when you don't have a job? Is Cecil gonna help you? Maybe someone should tell cecil and Jay rock. that these moving picture boxes and magical machines that connect with intertubes allow people to see and hear obama's words for themselves. I personally don't care if the union is gone or not. my job is not dependent. but when energy bills triple under obama, remember who made it happen, all you ignorant dems.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 3, 2008 at 11:01 PM
9/7/08 on meet the press obama admitted to burning the flag i think obama is bipola one day he is up the next he is down
Posted by: Duh on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Since when does Illinois border Ohio? You ignorant, racist, semi-literate WV hillbillies ought to take your guns and your god and stick them where the sun doesn't shine.
Posted by: Janette on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:33 PM
Hay sad day, That's part of the problem now here in WV, Rockefeller is not from WV and not a democrat. He has just used WV like Cecil Roberts has used the UMWA! They all want to use the citizens of the entire country now for their own benifits. Steve if Obama was a Socialist, what would you call him now! Maybe there isn't a name for something like this! WV you can't take this chance! Why would want to anyways for right now! McCain/Palin/Weeks/Wolfe and you will see a real change for the better!
Posted by: Why I'm Voting DEMOCRAT, Continued on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Obama’s 143 real days of service in the US Senate certainly qualifies him to be President and Commander in Chief. Even though no retail chain store (such as Nordstrom’s, etc) or college/university would accept him as CEO with only 143 days service as a salesman or untenured professor. After all, just what do you expect from retail stores who should not really be making money or colleges and universities where they spend all of their time in the proverbial “think tank”.Obama’s mind is not clouded with too much information, such as he would have if he had actually been say a Governor of a State, Mayor of a community or Executive with some Fortune 500 company. There is a lot to be said for being overly qualified.I believe businesses in America should not be allowed to make profits. Businesses should just break even, that's all they need, and give the rest to the government so politicians and bureaucrats can redistribute the money the way they think it should be redistributed. Thanks.
Posted by: Why I'm Voting DEMOCRAT on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I'd rather pay $5 for a gallon of gas than allow drilling for oil off the coasts of America.I think the government will do a better job of spending my money than I could. Redistribution of the wealth is a good thing. I mean, just look at how well the Government now handles Social Security, Medicare and collecting our taxes via the IRS. Certainly the Government has done such a wonderful job with Medicare that they can handle health care for all Americans far better than the private sector.I believe people who can't tell us if it will rain in two or three days, can now tell us the polar ice caps will disappear in ten years if I don't start riding a bicycle, build a windmill and inflate my tires to proper levels. It's all right to kill millions of babies as long as we keep violent, convicted murderers on death row alive for 20 years or commute their sentences to be rehabilitated into society. I can now marry whatever I want, so I've decided to marry my Prius Hybrid. Thanks.
Posted by: to jz- You Can't Handle the Truth! on Nov 3, 2008 at 10:02 PM
What part of the truth do you have a problem with? That is all that is coming out. What part of "REDISTRIBUTE THE WEALTH" don't you get? What part of socialist communist Marxist don't you get? Those are truths. Don't you remember Biden saying he was against clean coal technology? I think you need to reread some of the truths out there. You must be one of the 40% of the pop. that doesn't pay taxes and wants the rest of us to take care of your sorry tail while you eat bonbons and watch soaps. His policies have failed in Russia, Cuba, China, Germany (Hitler) and many other places. Please educate yourself before you vote. What part of BANKRUPTING THE COAL INDUSTRY don't you get? how can you make better plants if you are BANKRUPT! TO WSAZ... thank you for your consistency in being pro-Obama and not being fair and balanced. You truly have tried to defend Obama on every issue.
Posted by: GOPOHIO on Nov 3, 2008 at 08:14 PM
The one! as Oprah called him, the messiah, as Farrakhan called him on you tube. I call him Satan! Barack Hussain Obama and company has plans to bring our country down. Imagine not being able to own a gun, or watch the news channel of your choice. Imagine not being able to watch any Christian television. Imagine having our constitution thrown out for Communism. Yes COMMUNISM! His mentor, Frank Davis, has taught him how to be a communist since he was a child. These devils have pruned this liar for decades. They have our future planned out for us. Imagine in the coal states, no jobs, no income, no guns, no freedoms of anykind. You complain about Fox news then watch you tube people! Farrakhan, Rev. Wright, Obama, ayers, all the videos are on there to prove what these devils have planned for our nation. GOD HAVE MERCY ON AMERICA, AND THE THINGS THAT OUR FOREFATHERS STOOD FOR, FOR US TO BE FREE. IT'S TIME TO WAKE UP BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.
Posted by: Ray on Nov 3, 2008 at 08:02 PM
This is so shocking I can hardly believe it, another sound bite taken as gospel. This is the link to the full interview. Good or bad here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8m_1bnBw9w&feature=related
Posted by: TO SAD DAY on Nov 3, 2008 at 08:02 PM
SO WE SHOULD VOTE FOR OBAMA CAUSE HIS GRANDMAL DIED?? LOL YOUR NUTS!!
Posted by: Factfinder on Nov 3, 2008 at 08:00 PM
Under Panamanian law, McCain is a naturally born Panamanian citizen. Panama never recognized the Canal Zone as part of a foreign nation but regards it as having always been part of Panama, but under foreign occupation. As such, McCain is fully entitled to run for President of the Republic of Panama during the upcoming May 2009 elections. Instead of returning to Arizona, as the candidate recently stated he would do after losing in November, he should consider putting his country first and move his campaign down south.
Posted by: candy on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:58 PM
wake up people obama is made pres. will be the down fall of the usa . he not for amercian people . he turn the usa in to a third world .do we want that , no we dont . so dont vote for obama .
Posted by: Brian on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Everything Obama does is taken out of context, to hear his campaign tell it. There is no way his comments can be twisted to make them look pro-coal. He was pandering to the San Francisco crowd and telling them what they wanted to hear, just as he does routinely all over the country. I am so disappointed that all of these things Obama and his crazy wife say just don't have an impact. How can someone so anti-American become the next President of the United States?
Posted by: Simple Simon on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Wow. Over 400 comments from ignorant hicks. The GOP is very manipulative and knew what to release right before the election to affect the masses who vote on raw emotion and with little research. I am impressed. This is the Swift Boat Vets redux. McCain has learned dirty politicking very well from Bush and his cronies.
Posted by: Wendy on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:32 PM
has anybody noticed that he alwasy says "change is what we need" but he never really elaborates. I keep my money and you can keep your filthy change Obama.
Posted by: Matt on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:30 PM
In the first place, McCain and Palin didn't fabricate the Obama/coal story, and in the second place, I'm starting to wonder if it were revealed that Obama was actually the devil - would it make any difference to all the Obama Kool-aid drinkers?
Posted by: Ronald G. on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Steve, you know all of our unions are socialist as well. Read history of the the early 1900s and the movement for unionization. Strikers were shot and killed while unarmed. The newspapers headlines spokes of "antagonizers" and communist ties. All because they wanted an honest day's pay for an honest day's work. This was also the movement for an 8 hour day instead of working employees until they died and then just replacing them with another poor immigrant and discarding the body. Many strikers and members of unions were convicted of trumped up charges during WWI only to be cleared of any wrongdoing when the war was over and the United States began thinking clearly again. The good that these socialists did is still felt in today's workforce by higher pay, safer conditions, and less corruption by corporate greed. You should thank your local socialist for these improvements. Maybe read some history while your at it. Stuff they don't teach at high school level.
Posted by: Kim on Nov 3, 2008 at 06:57 PM
West Virginia,the nation is counting on your wisdom to see through Obama's rhetoric and help us elect the only man with the character and experience to lead America through these times,JOHN MCCAIN.Every time Obama travels around the country,he caters to what he thinks they want to hear,and trashes the rest of us,like his comment about those people in PA "clinging to their guns and Bibles".Don't let a smooth talking lawyer deceive you into thinking he's capable of handling the presidency.If he wants to wait it out,send him back to the Senate to see if he can actually show up to vote instead of voting "PRESENT".There aren't any present votes as president,and John McCain is tested and can work with both parties.Obama wants to put restraints on your secret bsllot and squelch free speech,as well as desimate the Constitution.Tell the media that Democracy can't be bought with Obama's millions.
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 3, 2008 at 06:29 PM
obama granmother mother has passed away and he is still here asking for votes it will be interesting to see who go's or shows up at her awake i love my granmother she is my rock if she passed away i would drop every thing and go
Posted by: Steve on Nov 3, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Obama was a Socialist or had very close ties to them, may still be. Scroll down to archived documents once the page loads. The archived documents from the New People Party show he was a member or had very close ties to them. Just load the page and check out the New Party Newsletter that was archived on another site.----------- http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2008/10/021724.php
Posted by: Burbal on Nov 3, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Guess all the fired up miners failed to read the rest of the story and Cecil Roberts' comments showing his support for Obama. Maybe bankrupting the coal industry would be a good thing after all. Then maybe the miners and wives would have a reason to get an education beyond a secondary education.
Posted by: Bob on Nov 3, 2008 at 05:36 PM
http://www.umwa.org/index.php?q=news/mccain-campaign%E2%80%99s-last-minute-distortion-obama%E2%80%99s-coal-record-act-desperation United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: “Sen. John McCain and his running mate, Gov. Sarah Palin, have once again demonstrated that they are willing to say anything and do anything to win this election. Their latest twisting of the truth is about coal and some comments Sen. Obama made last January about the future use of coal in America. Read the whole statement. http://www.umwa.org/index.php?q=news/mccain-campaign%E2%80%99s-last-minute-distortion-obama%E2%80%99s-coal-record-act-desperation
Posted by: Dee on Nov 3, 2008 at 05:34 PM
Another repub administration will KILL the majority of Americans, their policies of give to rich to "trickle down" to the rest is and has always been a failure. I've always heard the definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and to expect a different result. All of the 2000 and 2004 agendas are BIG failures. so that makes all you supporters insane. Maybe you should go and illegally tape people like McConnell and see if you can furthur your agendas. Any hourly paid American who votes for Repubs is a sucker for punishment. These people are losers and they're costing everyone dearly. You people are morons. Coal is going to be a bygone product, like it or lump it, learn another skill and stop poisoning everyone including yourselves, idiots.
Posted by: sad day on Nov 3, 2008 at 05:11 PM
Seems everyone likes to ignore WhatsThis and the full comments made by Obama backed with his support of a bill which shows his support of the coal industry. He was born in Hawaii, but he's "from" Illinois (represents them...like Rockefeller is "from" WV as a Senator). Illinois is a coal state and borders Ohio. How could anyone fall for such a cheap ploy by the Right. This comment was made months back and they are just now trying to use it. Well, I also wanted to let you know Obama's grandmother died today. Think about that when you go vote. Your hurtful and misrepresented comments are the cause.
Posted by: anonymous on Nov 3, 2008 at 05:03 PM
yeah people listen to our governor and obama see where it gets west virginia. how dumb can you be, he's been saying this for a while now, i saw the whole thing not just some "context". McCain better get elected if you want west virginia to survive. here this Joe Manchin
Posted by: Kelly on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:57 PM
God forbid Obama wants to find a way to clean up the coal industry so we don't conitnue to pollute our environment!!No, people aren't trying to tell you what he really means, just listen to the whole statement and it's pretty clear. I for one would like to leave my children a cleaner earth, I guess that's a bad thing for McCain supporters? By the way, my uncle is the president of his coal minning union in KY, and he sent me a shirt that says,"United Mine Workers of America for Obama-Biden". Somehow don't think the mine workers would be for someone who wanted to bankrupt them! Use your brain!
Posted by: Concerned on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I'm very disappointed in our Governor. We need him to stick up for us.
Posted by: sambo on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:45 PM
ALL I GOT TO SAY IS HE'S NOTHING BUT A CRUKE!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought people was complaining about not having a enough "JOBS".
Posted by: linda on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Hey get on youtube you West Virginians and listen to obama making fun of the bible. Just go to youtube and type in Obama making fun of christians and you will see and hear it. The American people are being deceived. Wake up!
Posted by: wvu on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:39 PM
The great socialist revolution is upon us my friends. Hide your wallet and hide your guns. This country is so blind to the fact and will deserve every bit it gets in the next 4-8yrs. God help America!
Posted by: William on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Defeat Obama... he will not only bankrupt the Coal industry, but will bankrupt America. His tax and spend policies will cause a long recession, and tax people to death, plus skyrocket energy prices.
Posted by: RoaneCo. on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Why is it that these bible thumping republicans will be the first to say "your taking it out of context" when someone disagrees with them over the bible, but yet they (republicans) can take Obama's comments out of context and spread it around as the gospel? Typical republican hypocrites!!
Posted by: Maureen on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:29 PM
America's electricity comes from COAL. We have MORE COAL than Saudi Arabia HAS OIL. Speaking of COAL, Obama said, "Under MY plan, the 'Cap & Trade System', ELECTRICITY rates WOULD NECESSARILY SKYROCKET." *~*~HIS PLAN: ELECTRIC RATES SKYROCKET~*~* WE CAN'T AFFORD HIM OR HIS PLANS! The MOST ACCURATE POLL OF 2004: IBD, John McCain is AHEAD BY 2% among INDEPENDENTS! Don't listen to the lefty Media polls that say Obama is going to win. Go VOTE for McCain: a Hero not a Zero! Why is it every time a tape of Obama contradicting himself GETS LEAKED, he cries, "But it was TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT!"? And of EVERY one of HIS RACIST, TERRORIST, or CRIMINAL associates, Obama says, "He is JUST a guy in MY neighborhood" or "MY kids go to the SAME school as HIS kids" For many many years he has lived in a neighborhood,attended a church & sent his kids to schools FULL OF TERRORISTS, RACISTS & CRIMINALS. I WOULD'VE MOVED. HE DIDN'T. HE'S NOT ABOUT HOPE & CHANGE-- HE'S ABOUT SECRETS & LIES. RUN!
Posted by: Raven on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:16 PM
OHIO WEST VIRGINIA PENN. LISTEN VERY CLOSELY TO THIS VIDEO-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdi4onAQBWQ
Posted by: Mavis on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Tell me how a "bankrupt" industry invests in R&D? Tell me how a struggling economy pays "skyrocketing" electricity prices? Obama is smoke and mirrors, and no matter how his campaign says his words were taken out of context they were HIS words. Wake up. He is smoke and mirrors. A tax credit is not the same as a job.
Posted by: jz on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:13 PM
mccain and palin have run a very below the belt campayne with palin throwing most of the punches,bgut obama is too clean for that kind of stuff,he sticks to the issues he can take the lies and name calling for another day,but can u take four more years of mcsame/bush and a hocky mom that can see russia both are stupid take you pick. mcsaim is 72 and if he dies in office then u got the hocky mom in the prez. seat,what a kooky,kook
Posted by: BUCKEYE COAL MINER on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Cecil Roberts, you are more full of hot air than the Good Year blimp... your not for coal miners and their families... you are for Cecil Roberts
Posted by: Amanda on Nov 3, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Are you serious? First of all, it doesn't matter what color he is, he is a liar and an idiot. Everyone who votes for him is an idiot. Coal is what supports the majority of our families, and you could vote for a man who has no problem bankrupting that entire industry? I don't believe that it was taken out of context when those were the words that came from his mouth. Go ahead, vote him in, but don't complain when you are out of a job.
Posted by: Leviticus on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:59 PM
I think Obama does mean that he wants a transition to take place. I think He wants to enforce a change in the energy industry by bankrupting the Coal Industry. He is not going to allow more nuclear or technologies that are cleaner. He is not going to wait for Technology to find a way. He is going to Make US find a way by depriving us of energy. I'm voting for a more candidate who lives in the REAL World. I am Voting McCain.
Posted by: To: OMG on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:49 PM
Dear OMG, We fully understand why you are voting for Obama. You need to use a dictionary, or at least spell checker before you post comments. It is VINYL not VINAL, DUMB, not DUMM and FALL not FAIL, geez!!! Please, if you want to be taken seriously get some grammar skills! I guess if Obama wins we will no longer have a need for coal, power plants, the military, money, food, cars, because we will all be living in a fairytale world where everything is PERFECT!!! haha. HILARIOUS! Obama is a JOKE 2008!
Posted by: Willnevergiveup on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:46 PM
There are other issues that have come under fire with Obama -- but the press isn't reporting. Don't take my word for it. Watch the short videos and see for yourself. The videos can be seen at http://willnevergiveup.wordpress.com
Posted by: Diane on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Cant believe these idiots, please dont let the rest of the world see how stupid we really are. Even with all this against Obama you people are acting like he is so special and everyone just wants to tell lies on him. Govenor of WV is the biggest idiot of all, he should know how important coal is to WV. I agree that people are using there hate for George Bush by voting for Obama but please dont be so blind. He is not worth the risk. NO MUSLIM IN THE WHITEHOUSE ! We are at war with them.
Posted by: To Kris on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Now we're putting words into the candidates mouth for him. The quote could read like this: "[I am totally against clean coal technology. My VP Biden has already told you that.] If somebody wants to build a [traditional, dirty] coal plant..." See, it works both ways, but at least Biden backs my way up.
Posted by: To OMG on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Nice try! but your arguement is apples and oranges. The CD industry and "Vynly industry" have nothing to do with this. And nice try using OBAMA's words and insinuating they are McCain's (The quote you used is Obama's)
Posted by: To Peacemaker on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:37 PM
So we have a warrior, wounded for his country against a coward who has been ashamed and embarrassed to be an American. A man who fought for your freedom to be what you wanted to be against a man who wants you to be what HE wants you to be. A man who committed adultry, but sought forgiveness from God for this sin against a man who voted 4 times to let babies die on a table, refusing medical aid or comfort. A man who was aquitted by the lead investigater of ANY wrongdoing in 1998 against a man whose 'friends' include a racist, America hating preacher, a homegrown unrepented terrorist(Bill Ayers), a Muslim who calls for the end of Isreal and the white race(Farrakan), and others. A man who called for regulation of the housing industry against a man who said "NO" & continued to line his pockets. A man w/ decades of experience w/ a running mate with more executive exp than any of them against a man who organized a community and a loose cannon. A man of integrity against a Liar. Vote McCain!
Posted by: Pam on Nov 3, 2008 at 03:36 PM
I used to say I was proud to be from WV now I say I'm proud to have left WV. How can you people believe everything you read? How about doing s