Palin and her medical records

[fyatuk]

When did McCain get a clean bill of health?

Back in May, McCain's doctors at the Mayo clinic said that he was in excellent health and was energetic, with nothing to interfere with him doing the duties of President. It's not hard to find that statement. I believe McCain gets checked out twice a year due to his age and his previous melanoma, so that would be a recent assessment.

Obama's statement of health was based an an exam conducted in January 2007, so there's a bit of an issue with how long ago that was. Not that I'm at all concerned about Obama's health, I just think it's stupid to release a letter summarizing an examination that took place like 16 months before the summarization was written.

I don't think "declared healthy" can be supported as it's kinda vague and means something different to everyone. A doctor's statement that there are no anomalies or concerns is only on record for Obama to the best of my knowledge.

I don't think Biden or McCain's records show enough for us to know one way or the other. And Palin hasn't showed us anything.

You have a point about "declared healthy". Personally, I wouldn't mind requiring candidates to submit to a physical and make the results of that public. I just don't agree with forcing them to open their medical history.

[MaryAnnKilledGinger]

You have a point about "declared healthy". Personally, I wouldn't mind requiring candidates to submit to a physical and make the results of that public. I just don't agree with forcing them to open their medical history.

I'll see if I can find the McCain stuff. That would make me feel slightly better at the possibility of him being elected.

You know what no one else seems to think about? Palin could be pregnant right now. Maybe that matters to voters and maybe it doesn't, but it's certainly something the public should know one way or the other, and it's not something that's ever been on the table before.

My personal beliefs might not be the same as the average voter. I think, in order to be considered for office, candidates should have to submit a full 10-year history with a brief summary of any previous incidents, conditions or concerns and that both the candidate and their doctor should have to sign it as true under oath.

Extraordinary responsibilities demand extraordinary disclosure and scrutiny. A president's history should be at least as important as an astronaut's.

[Anti.Hero]

You guys are pathetic.

[sontinospurs]

Ah, I see so the repubs can dish it out, but they cant take it. Its just as crazy as McCain saying Obama has run the most negative campaign in history. Unreal.

[Anti.Hero]

Obama was born in Kenya and Trig is not Palin's baby. Nothing shocking.

[fyatuk]

Ah, I see so the repubs can dish it out, but they cant take it. Its just as crazy as McCain saying Obama has run the most negative campaign in history. Unreal.

Uhh, McCain said Obama has spent more on negative advertising than any campaign in history, which is true. Of course, as a percentage of overall advertising spending it doesn't even come close.

[sontinospurs]

Uhh, McCain said Obama has spent more on negative advertising than any campaign in history, which is true. Of course, as a percentage of overall advertising spending it doesn't even come close.

In terms of negative, are you referring to the issues or the spewing of hate? There seems to be a difference.

[Hillary]

You guys are pathetic.

Look in the mirror.

[fyatuk]

In terms of negative, are you referring to the issues or the spewing of hate? There seems to be a difference.

As measured in this case, both. I believe negative campaigning is anything that focuses on the "bad points" of the other candidate instead of your "good points" (both in quotes since whether that's true or not is subjective).

I'm not McCain, so I don't know what he meant, and I'm not any of the people who looked into and computer it to be such.

It's rather irrelevant anyway, since I was merely clarifying what McCain's claim was and mentioning that it has been shown to be correct. I also qualified it in that it is influenced by the sheer volume of money Obama's campaign has spent. Apparently only about 60% of Obama's ads have been negative, while around 74% of McCain's have been.

[romad_20]

I think they should release anything that could be life threating, but everything, that's a bit much. Once in office, that's a different story.


I need to know if the person I could be voting for has had the clap. Is that so wrong?

[fyatuk]

I need to know if the person I could be voting for has had the clap. Is that so wrong?

You plan on being a Bill Clinton style intern?

[romad_20]

You plan on being a Bill Clinton style intern?

With Palin? Oh yeah. I love it GILF-style

[TDMVPDPOY]

wheres the part where it says PITB?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Anybody have any suggestions as to whats going on with her delay. Saw on her interview with Brian Williams that she said it might be another thing for the public to criticise her on...

Everything pertaining to Obama's past is under lock and key, but you're getting your panties in a bunch over this?

Give me a ing break.

[clambake]

Everything pertaining to Obama's past is under lock and key, but you're getting your panties in a bunch over this?

Give me a ing break.

what is everything we haven't heard?