Obama supporters are dropping like flies

[MojoMojoMojo]

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/comments?type=story&id=4452990
Just reading the comments after the story at the ABC website .
Many are jumping ship.
Its apparent that Obama is severely damaged.

[LakeSamish706]

1. Your delusional... Thats such a bunch of crap... n/t

[rug]

49. crap . . . flies . . .

[Drunken Irishman]

2. Because no one ever misrepresents themselves on the internet.

It's funny how this story has been out for 48 hours now and Obama's numbers have continued to climb in the polls.

So much for them jumping ship, eh? :rofl:

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

3. As a life long Clinton supporter, I've decided to support Obama now.

:shrug:

[OhioChick]

5. Good for You!

:hi:

[11 Bravo]

22. Ummm ... you do realize that ... ah,fuck it, never mind.

[jgraz]

15. I have also been for Hillary up to now, but her recent tactics are inexcusable

I must, sadly, admit that she is a cowardly, Repug-fluffing, whiney crapweasel.

And to think I used to let her babysit my children!!

[cliffordu]

28. RE: cowardly, Repug-fluffing, whiney crapweasel.

:rofl: :rofl:


:yourock:

[cooolandrew]

98. Obama has shown tons of greace and love of America. People ssee throught the Wright.

[Jamastiene]

129. greace?

ssee? throught? :wtf: are you trying to say?

[goldcanyonaz]

4. I've noticed the comments have changed a lot as of today.

[theboss]

10. There's also, like, 50 new posters in this forum

All posting the same message.

[goldcanyonaz]

17. I meant on the internet in general, not this forum.

[theboss]

27. Well, you obviously have your finger on the pulse of the intertubes

I read this place and Deadspin.

[hell-bent]

85. That sort of balances

the 200 Obama surrogates stroking each other and sharing their Kool-Aid after each caucus win. It's really sickening.

[DearAbby]

92. Boo-friggin-hoo.......n/t

[hell-bent]

100. Abby, I would like

frigging hoo once in a while,eh. :>)

[Patsy Stone]

6. If you say so...

:eyes:

[jenmito]

7. Really?

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

8. I Just Read It And Saw No Such Thing. Please Don't Post Bullshit You Can't Back Up.

[MojoMojoMojo]

12. I gather you didnt read very many of the comments.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

16. I Read The Entire Front Page.

Couldn't find one from a previous firm Obama supporter.

[slinkerwink]

54. thank you for speaking out, OMC

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

63. Facts Matter.

:)

[hell-bent]

103. Are you the same Slinkerwink

that in the 2004 race was that ardent Dean supporter with the latest polls showing him constantly in the lead? And, now you support Obama...........I hate to see you lose twice,eh. :>)

[jpak]

96. Get a grip...

:rofl:

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

113. Were The Comments In Fact There?

I didn't see anything that was remotely close to the OP's claims. If you can show otherwise, I wouldn't mind seeing the evidence.

[GarbagemanLB]

9. I supported Hillary up until just now. You can take my word for it.

[Drunken Irishman]

14. Me too! In fact, I was 100% behind Clinton until I clicked reply.

In fact, when I typed me too I was still a Clinton supporter but between the exclamation mark and the I in in fact, I changed my vote to Obama!

[hell-bent]

87. Sure, and the Bears will win the Super Bowl next year!

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

11. I can haz desperation?

[Name removed]

13. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[jgraz]

19. Really? Half a wit? Don't you think you're misoverestimating a bit?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

24. True...

I regretfully retract my statement. ;)

[jgraz]

26. And I reject and denounce you

[HCE SuiGeneris]

36. Hillary/Obama (my Queen/King ) was my favoritest, bestest candidate evah,

until I heard this. I just can't support her/him after this latest news... ( gawd i get so confused which one I am supposed to be trashing today)

:crazy:

[MojoMojoMojo]

25. None of you idiots even read the ABC comments .It takes at least 15-20 minutes

You are in attack mode and in denial.
It wont help Obama anymore.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

30. How long did it take you to post them?

[jgraz]

43. *snrk*

:spray:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

47. !

:spray:
Bastid!

Fucking waste of good scotch!

[Voice for Peace]

82. LOL! nt

[MojoMojoMojo]

33. I read the first two pages and there were three EX Obama supporters

[americanstranger]

37. Wow! Three over two pages!!

It's a fricken mass exodus.

Keep hope alive, dude.

- as

[DearAbby]

97. STAMPEDE!

There's a sale at Mervin's


Open open OPEN!

[MojoMojoMojo]

39. Heres one

"To all of those who don't think this association with a racist, hate monger pastor isn't a big deal, consider this: If John McCain or Hillary Clinton were associated with a person like Obama's pastor, they would have been torn apart by the media. I think it's sad that there are so many people who keep saying how much they hate the US; Ok, so why don't you just leave if it's that horrible! It truly makes me angry and disappointed that so few people have any pride left. I mean, people still wear hats and talk on the phone during the national anthem, how unpatriotic is that? Regarding my support for Obama, I agree with a number of his positions, but I, as a patriotic American with the right values instilled in me through my family, can no longer want to vote for someone who can be associated with such a horrible man. This association strikes against one of Obama's core principles for why he's running for President: he claims that he may not have the experience, but that he has the judgment to make the right decisions.... I question this judgment now based on the fact that he can have a 20-year relationship with someone who hates the US, but yet still lives in the country. The reasoning is beyond me.
Posted by:
atenas718 4:22 PM"

[jgraz]

44. So, they're dropping like fly

[Voice for Peace]

83. You guys are hilarious tonight!

[Patsy Stone]

120. ...

:spray:

[Arugula Latte]

128. jgraz, once again, you freakin' RULE!!!!!

Not a day goes by on the DU intertubes that I don't get a good laugh or two or three out of something you post.

:applause:

[jgraz]

51. Wow, the text of that is so obviously sincere and not at all robotic and plant-y

I, as an experienced comment-reader who has read many comments, don't know how anyone could possibly question the validity of such a sincere post like that.

[Binka]

94. WOW It Was Ripe With Truthiness!

Hats on during the anthem! Values instilled by the family! What a horrible man! That post stunk worse than a three week old tuna casserole left in the sun. Jesus, where do they get these tools. Do they solicit them on Fuckwittages.com?

[MojoMojoMojo]

53. Heres another TWO,Remember this is a mix of the population probably only 25% are Obama supporters

"A big thanks to ABC news to run this article while the other news sites do not even show it. My wife and I were ready to vote for Obama but after reading this we are thinking twice about this decision. What a huge mistake for Obama to have this nut job be a part of his run for president"
Posted by:
Taskmaxter 3:51 PM

[americanstranger]

58. Another two? There's only one!

No wonder you think they're 'dropping like flies.' You're seeing double.

- as

[roseBudd]

101. reads like a concern troll, psyops, in fact reads like a freeper

[TheDoorbellRang]

116. So. An "America - Love It or Leave It " dude is no longer supporting Obama?

quelle surprise! :eyes:

[progressive_realist]

122. Do the shill-masters realize

That knowing that Obama has a "20-year relationship" with his pastor but somehow not knowing his pastor is a firebrand is a dead giveaway that someone is a hack spouting talking points? I must have seen that phrase a dozen times tonight.

BTW, Mojo, thanks for posting that excerpt so I could call out the trolls without calling out any DU members directly. :)

[babylonsister]

69. Idiots? Et tu, MMMmmm? nt

[Kurt_and_Hunter]

18. No reason for glee

[JoFerret]

70. I'm with you

No glee, no gloat.

I wish Obama's mother were still alive - she sounds like a great person. (I bet he does too.)

[powergirl]

20. Who's dropping like flies?

It doesn't look like anyone is dropping anything, much less actual Obama supporters.

[jgraz]

23. Technically, wouldn't the Clinton supporters be more like flies?

I hear they're drawn to shit.

[blogslut]

21. Are you new to the Internet?

You must be.

[AlCzervik]

29. looks like the turnip truck just rolled in and dropped off a big steaming pile of mojo.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

48. !!

:rofl:

[Skidmore]

31. CujoCujoCujo

[anigbrowl]

32. It's apparent that you're bidding for a nice marble tombstone

I see nothing at the link to bear out your assertions.

[Adelante]

34. .

Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream
When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam, dream, dream, dream

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you, all I have to do is
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam

I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is, gee whiz
I'm dreamin' my life away

[ProSense]

35. Did you hear about the 17 new backers Obama picked up today in

Iowq?

[jgraz]

38. Iowq? Didn't we invade that?

:shrug:

[Ichingcarpenter]

46. It was a religious turban laced sectarian affair called a Caucus

I heard it was called HeWon.

[TexasLady]

80. No silly that was Elmer..Fudd that is

:rofl:

[Window]

40. Newsflash!!! They were never Obama supporters.

[Bright Eyes]

41. Keeping on thinking that.

Some prefer illusion to despair.

[Umbram]

42. Yea, my mother's aunt heard from the milkman that

at least 2 million Obama supporters have chosen Seppuku rather than going forward.

Blood is everywhere. It's horrible...

[musette_sf]

45. BREAKING: Flies swarm to competitor's campaign:

[melody]

50. WHAT?

Are you kidding -- sorry, but this story has as positive a spin on it as it has a negative one. Has anyone realized that broadcasting the sermons of a Christian minister will help dispel the Muslim BS, along with giving Obama a platform from
which to discuss his views of faith.

I'd be almost tempted to think they leaked the "video" just for that opportunity.

[MojoMojoMojo]

57. Hope and Dream

[melody]

118. No, that's about all the Clinton supporters have now -- we have to be rational, she has no chance

It's just mass delusion by her more extreme supporters.

[smalll]

52. I know I'll be keeping a close eye on DavidD's Rasmussen chart for the next few days!

Could be, could be!

[AZBlue]

55. That's pretty much just a big ole lie.

I see about 60-75% for Obama, and 25-40% against - but not one says they are switching to supporting Clinton.

[MojoMojoMojo]

60. I just copied a few @ post #33 and 39

[MojoMojoMojo]

61. Heres another

"This certainly forces me to re-think my feelings about Obama. In one of the debates he was asked which vote in the senate he would most like to take back. He answered by saying that his biggest regret was that he didn't take a stand against the Senate interfering in the Terri Schiavo case. He went on to say that as a professor of constitutional law he knew better and that it was an inexcusable omission on his part. Well the Schiavo case was a one-time thing. The thing with this radical minister is that Obama has been following him for more than 20 years. As well, he has been a part of Obama's campaign. If Obama feels like he should have taken a stand in the Schiavo case, then surely he had an obligation to speak up in opposition to the minister's racial rants."
Posted by:
Pattypye 3:46 PM
Mark As Violation

[MojoMojoMojo]

65. This one was probably undecided ,but those are jumping also

"I can't vote for this man. Sorry, most of us would walk away from a church if we did not agree with what was being preached - he's been there 22 years and this hate monger is on his payroll. Shame on these people who are not helping this country."
Posted by:
jet1jean 3:41 PM

[MojoMojoMojo]

66. Another Leaning towards now jumping away

"For me, part of Obama's appeal was that he seemed like the only prominent black man seeking the presidency who isn't overflowing with biggoted, self-righteous, anti-white diatribe. Sounds like he might just as well be a part of Al Sharpton's congregation."
Posted by:
GinaMarieX 3:34 PM
Mark As Violation

[MojoMojoMojo]

68. Another from a black man

"I voted for obama and i am a black man, shocked at this, and i hope that he gets more scrutiny, cause i dont' want a black man that really is for Farrakhan values, this is wrong and an injustice. i did see the debate on msnbc where tim russert hit him with questions on this issue and like a blogger said above that he danced around the answer then said he doesn't agree with his pastor. I go to church, i don't agree with everything, but if i was listening to a pastor that has fundamental beliefs such as this one, and i called him my Spiritual advisor, i would be agreeing with the fundamentals of what this man says, of course everyone doesn't agree, but obama- whom i voted for, has a 20 year membership, called his pastor an "old uncle." well, if you were white like hillary, and had someone like this as your "spiritual advisor" then you would have no campaign left, and they would ask, " why do you still go there?" why does he , i don't know, but i need that answered, i want a black man in office,yes, but overall, i don't want a trojan horse, someone who doens't really like the usa, and yes i want a black man bad in office, but not that bad, this isn't unifying, he can't dance around this, he should renounce his membership and the rev. wright period, this man's spiritual leader is closely associated to farrakhan, i want toknow what else is in his surroundings, this is wrong, i hope that cnn, and others don't let this go, cause this is a big "red flag", i am sorry i voted for obama, he really inspires me, but i don't want someone that cannot renounce a man he is under in church, and still goes there, why still go there.?"
Posted by:
sfjones77 3:19 PM
Mark As Violation

[MojoMojoMojo]

72. One who voted for Obama

"if not your churchs pastor who do you go to for guidance... obama has fiercely defended his religious beliefs and now will he choose to deny them? is it now obvious to the media that racism is a two way street? to me i am sorry to have cast my vote already without this very alarming information.... ty for putting it out there now hopefully the rest of the country can or the super delegates can rescue us from a mislead journey.....i would not care if obama would denounce or de whatever .... it is his church his religion his background.... deny it is to deny who he is.... and what he believes and has faith in"
Posted by:
swildbeauty 3:09 PM
Mark As Violation

[MojoMojoMojo]

75. And Another

"Obama just lost me. Too bad."
Posted by:
bowilliams84 2:59 PM
Mark As Violation

[MojoMojoMojo]

77. And Another

"I am no longer voting for Obama, I was horrified listening to this speech, this guy wants a race war!"
Posted by:
AngelFaceBauty55 2:50 PM
Mark As Violation

[MojoMojoMojo]

78. And Another

"Too late. I will not be voting for Obama anymore. A 20 yr. affiliation with a preacher who spews this kind of hate and intolerance is not who I want as my commander in chief. Obama had 20 yrs to walk out of that church if he sincerely disagreed with what Mr.Wright was saying and he didn't. He chose him as his MENTOR, had him perform his marriage and baptisms of his children. It is convenient that now that Mr.Wright is exposed as a racist, hatemonger, Obama conveniently distances himself and disagrees with some of his statements. Why didn't he just WALK OUT and away from that pastor and that church years ago? Interesting that now that he is running for president that he is speaking out against Mr.Wright's comments. You lost my vote OBAMA, it is time for CHANGE and it will not be YOU."
Posted by:
1tmbf57 2:45 PM
Mark As Violation

[durrrty libby]

56. The shiny new toy has finally lost its sheen

[babylonsister]

71. Not hardly. Read this thread, and weep! nt

[durrrty libby]

89. I flipped through the channels tonight and BO and or his nasty

pastor were on no less than 5 channels. 2 others had Rezko/BO house/ satellite pics of his yard

He's getting free coverage and plenty of it

"weep"? Hardly. He's the worst kind of Fraud

[hell-bent]

91. I distinctly smell toast

after Obama's explanation of his association with the good Reverend Wright on Faux News. Well, what will those un pledged super delegates think about this 20 year friendship with this "uncle"? :nuke:

[Binka]

102. Jeez If You Smell Toast Maybe You Should Check Your Toaster?

Getting it on with your microwave these days?

[hell-bent]

106. My toaster is just fine because

it tells me precisely when something is done like Obama's campaign. So sorry!

[stillcool]

59. I'm still upright!

but I hear Hillary draws flies like something else.

[Politicub]

62. These attacks on Obama are

strangely drawing me to him. All pastors are pretty nutty, but I don't fault Obama for what his preacher says. I don't understand it.

:shrug:

[MojoMojoMojo]

88. LOL,I dont know if your serious but Im feeling the same way.But I consistently support losers

[Politicub]

110. Either Hillary or Obama could/should win in Nov...

so I think it's a matter of supporting the winner -- but maybe the one that is being most unfairly beaten up in the media.

:shrug:

[Muttocracy]

64. no - even polling data is better than random blog posts

Obama slight increase, relatively steady lately, on top of steady increase since January. Clinton hasn't gained in % supporters since last fall. Already had as much name recognition and support as she was going to have (or in any case, not adding new supporters any faster than Obama)

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/democratic_presidential_nomination-191.html

[JoFerret]

67. No time for any gloating

This pastor fellow is a creep (imo) but there is no pleasure to be had from this. None.

[The Doctor.]

73. Yeah, I just saw a thread where all the Obama supporters are disowning him...

I'll get it for you as soon as I wake up in your fantasyland.

[Binka]

104. Heroin Doc Works Wonders I'm Told n/t

[The Doctor.]

123. I've never tried Heroine...

Nor have I fell for any Hero.

[LittleClarkie]

74. I'm still here.

Not going anywhere.

[RazBerryBeret]

76. it's still looking pretty good to me....

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/democratic_presidential_nomination-191.html

[Usrename]

79. Obama is handling this dust-up brilliantly.

I know it must be difficult for some of you all to watch, seeing as how you are wishing for him to crash and burn.

Hillary should have gone on KO and explained herself. It would have prevented him from airing his special comment.

It's amazing to see how unflappable the guy is. They're trying to make him hurl his pastor under the bus, and he just politely says "no way."

[MojoMojoMojo]

109. Obamas bus went over the cliff

[Usrename]

112. except he happened to be riding in a jet today

[stillrockin]

81. Dropping like flies means dying.

We are neither dying nor jumping ship, baby!!!

[MojoMojoMojo]

84. I just posted ELEVEN quotes from Ex Obama supporters with a few leaners

This is out of 89 total comments .
If Obama supporters were 25% of the population ,23 comments would be from his support.
11 jumping out of 23 is huge.
My poll is not very scientific,but I think I see a trend here.

[GarbagemanLB]

86. 'not very scientific' is a wee bit of an understatement. Nice try, though.

[Oilwellian]

90. ROFL

How old are you? 10????? You're actually going to use comments on a teeeeeeveeeeee blog to spin the numbers? Oh my God!! You so funny! :rofl:

[MojoMojoMojo]

111. Those are American voters its a lot more representative than this place

Read the rest of the comments from people who still support Obama and RW .

[Genevieve]

125. Oh, and we're not American voters?

nt

[Genevieve]

124. I was just going to ask the same question! nt

[cooolandrew]

93. I don't think he is sunk yet not by a long shot.His supporters expected smear as much as anyone.

[oasis]

95. Thank goodness, not here at DU, where the Kool-Aid flows like a mighty stream.

:beer::beer: :beer::beer: :beer:

[4_Legs_Good]

99. I'm out too!

I used to think that he was great, but now I think he sucks.

Stupid Obama! Thank God we didn't elect him or we'd all be hating America!

Can you imagine his first State of the Union address:

"My fellow I-hate-Americans,"

I'm glad I came to my senses!

David

[uponit7771]

107. I wonder if we'll hold McCaint to the same level for Rod Parsley and his bigoted ass's

[johnnydrama]

105. i am very torn...

On the one hand, I don't like reading stupid threads posted by nitwits.

On the other hand, I don't get to laugh that much each day.

So i'd say it kinda breaks even.

[thevoiceofreason]

108. TROLL ALERT

You just made it to my ignore list. Congrats!

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

114. Actually, just the opposite is happening.

[chieftain]

115. Dream on.

[Raine]

117. Utter GARBAGE

and completely laughable :rofl:

[DebJ]

119. b.s.

[AtomicKitten]

121. You wish.

[Arugula Latte]

126. OMG!!1!!1!!!!111

:wow:

This is the end! We're SCREWN!!1!!111!






:rofl:

[AllentownJake]

127. Not from the ground in PA

For some reasons are numbers increase in volunteers everyday. Just got back from a meeting and there were more people heading in and out of the office than last week.

[Warren DeMontague]

130. Great, now I'm gonna have that friggin' Aerosmith song from the 70s going through my head...

You know, "Dream On"...

[still_one]

131. So if you want to play the game guilt by association, Hillary has stuck with a serially cheater

Obviously by that association, I can only assume that she favor infidelity, because why would ANYONE stick with someone like that if they didn't agree with the life style?