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Thursday, Oct 30 at 4:13 PM geez wrote ...
hello? um constitutional rights!! leave it up for heavens sake!! freedom of speech. get over it!
Thursday, Oct 23 at 8:41 PM Jane con't wrote ...
Obama is elected. Anyone who actually bothers to work will be hurt by Liberal laziness and class envy. Democrats are either stupid, lazy, or jealous of people that have been successful. There is probably a VERY small number who actually want to help society, volunteer, donate their own money to charity, and really care about others. And to Kate who thinks going to school is an excuse for welfare-guess what? Some people actually WORK while going to school and raising kids. Get a job.
Thursday, Oct 23 at 8:36 PM Jane wrote ...
I agree with Shawn about pretty much everything. Everything will fall apart under Obama. Businesses will be forced to cut back on employees and raise prices. This will hurt us all and some people will actually be surprised. I have one Dem friend who was shocked prices went up after the minimum wage was raised. How is this surprising? The businesses are passing the costs along. What a shock. Those of us on salary wound up making LESS because all our expenses went up. Just wait until...
Thursday, Oct 23 at 12:29 PM Rage wrote ...
And in response to "MissouriDem" I hope this sign is never taken down Matter of fact if it was me I would have rented one of the BIG Billboards and put it up, I'm not REP. or DEM. but I do beleive in Fredom of Speach, and it isn't "Things like these" why people in the area are called "Hillbillies", Actually it's people like you with your juvenile view points and comments that people think that way.
Thursday, Oct 23 at 10:21 AM Rage wrote ...
IT'S JUST A CHARCTER DRAWING, IT TELLS THE TRUTH, SO GET OVER IT AND DEAL WITH IT!
Wednesday, Oct 22 at 8:32 PM Dflex wrote ...
By the way, I am okay with abortions, same sex marriages, higher taxes for the greater good and gun regulations. That is why I am a democrat. Duh! As far as his middle name, who cares?
Wednesday, Oct 22 at 8:29 PM DFlex wrote ...
Let's face it. This sign expresses freedom of speech. I, as a democrat, am not offended by it for this reason: This sign causes republicans to laugh and democrats to shake their heads in shame of the small-mindedness that many of our population share. Regardless, do you think a sign like this will cause anyone to re-think their vote? Of course not.
Wednesday, Oct 22 at 11:15 AM Thankful Canadian wrote ...
what a bunch of ignorant hicks - please stay south of the border.
Monday, Oct 20 at 2:50 PM ODF wrote ...
MO2ATX - The bailout was supported by as many, if not more, democrats than republicans. Not only that it is a result of actions initiated and laws enacted during the Clinton (remember him, the last dems' hero) administration that required questionable lending practices to those not qualified or worthy of the loans they received.
Monday, Oct 20 at 2:48 PM ODF wrote ...
Obama for President - You start out calling people names and then accuse OTHERS of name calling. Typical of democrats.
Monday, Oct 20 at 2:46 PM ODF wrote ...
Missouri Dem: Why is it racist for someone to voice their opinion, but it's not racist to vote for some purely on skin color? The majority of people I have seen interviewed that say they will vote for Obama are black and their primary reason for voting is a vot for "history" (ie. first black president). Please...dems are always crying racism to interject emotion into the argument when they have nothing better.
Monday, Oct 20 at 6:46 AM KAZGAROTH wrote ...
MissouriDem why should it be taken down at all? Is this not the land of free speech anymore? You dont have to like it. But you dont have the right to take it down and either does anybody else.Its people like you who are eating up our rights as American citizens that are trashing our country. As for me, anyone who wants to tamper with my rights is my sworn enemy and i will fight them to the death.My opinion is very well reflected in that sign. Like it, don't like it, your choice. But there it is
Saturday, Oct 18 at 1:09 PM MOgirl wrote ...
Why all the crying and whineing about a sign that tells the truth? Don't like what it says, maybe you should reconize the truth about him and vote accordingly
Friday, Oct 17 at 7:58 PM JULIE MAY wrote ...
Why don't you all cram it in your pipe and smoke it where the SUN DON'T SHINE! DON'T LIKE THEM DON'T VOTE ! I'M NOT!
Friday, Oct 17 at 11:46 AM MadMama wrote ...
All you Democrats out there looking for "CHANGE" be careful what you as for! HITLER claimed he would make "CHANGE" and look what happened! He had the youth brainwashed and singing songs of praise about him too! He also confiscated weapons so people could not defend themselves! Be afraid, be very afraid!
Friday, Oct 17 at 11:45 AM ClassicCrime wrote ...
"Change! We need a Democrat running this country! That's the answer! No more Bush!" Do you realize that the President really has no power to do anything? Policies and different initiatives are passed by Congress. Who has been the majority party in Congress over the past couple of years? The Democrats. The President has become just a shield to catch the heat from their decisions. We DO need change. Politicians never keep half of their promises. Why do you all think Obama will be any different?
Thursday, Oct 16 at 8:49 AM MO2ATX wrote ...
The whole Republican = Less Government thing is wrong. McCain and Bush both supported things like the Patriot Act, No Child Left Behind, and the recent bailout, which extended the role of the government to spy on their citizens, control education (which should be a states right), and nationalize some financial institutions. Granted to did most of the Democrats, but if you want a candidate that truly believes in less government, vote Libertarian. The mainstream rep. party is not conservative.
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 9:39 PM Shawn wrote ...
First off Emma, I am quite sure you have known who you were going to vote for before now. Second, If you really were un decided, You evidently have not followed any of the polocies of these two canidates...How can you not decide between the two, they have nothing in common...The Obama camp believes Government makes our county great and the McCain camp believes PEOPLE make the country great. Lastly, You evidently do not mind the liberals insulting our intelligence or you would be mad at them also
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 6:58 PM ExMissouri Dem wrote ...
Just wait...Barack is so far ahead...these right wing wack jobs are going to hate the next 8 years of progress under a real president with a national consensus behind him.
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 6:08 PM Kate wrote ...
To Shawn (Cont.) I also have worked from the time I was 13 years old all they way up until I found myself in this situation...sometimes 2 and 3 jobs. Lazy? Get a grip and realize that there are some on welfare that need TEMPORARY assistance and they are FAR from lazy. I've paid my taxes and my school is being paid with loans that I will have to pay back and grants. I am thankful for the assistance with housing, food and gas. We wouldn't be able to make it right now without it. GPA = 3.17
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 6:04 PM Kate wrote ...
To Shawn: I don't care too much for Obama myself, but I need to straighten you out about welfare. I am a 38 year old single mother on welfare. I am not lazy and I did not choose my situation willingly. I have made it out of a violent marriage that would have killed me and left my two young children in foster care until whenever someone would have adopted them. I'll have you to know that I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree so I can work and make a decent wage to support my children.
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 5:35 PM Jomama wrote ...
The ignorance of the Obama sign does not surprise me!There is another sign I would like to point out......in the WP Municipal court there is a sign that reminds the local yocals that they must wear shoes to court!! LOL! Dumb hicks!
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 5:22 PM MO2ATX wrote ...
"now the rest of the blacks can't justify using the race card when it comes to becoming someone in this society. if he can come this far then so can the rest once they learn how to stop killing and robbing and using the N-word to eachother." This has to be one of the most racist things I've ever read. By the way, if you are "just barely getting by" financially, you'd be a lot better off with Obama in office as you will see a tax break. If you make $250k a year or more, vote for McCain.
Wednesday, Oct 15 at 9:57 AM Emma wrote ...
To shawn, I just turned 18. This will be my first time to vote. I wasn't quite sure which side I felt best represented me. I've been reading these posts, and I've found myself cringing at a lot of them. I've figured out that the really hateful and nasty ones are followed by Mccain, Palin, or the word right. I can't believe adults act this way, it's disgusting. What business do you own by the way? I want to make sure I never shop there!
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 10:47 PM Shawn wrote ...
To the last poster Yes we all know that you big libs are the smart ones who work for our Universities and School systems making big money. Most of us Right Wingers are the ones that own our own business just barely getting by........but yes we are dumb and you guys are so smart. I know I am not very bright but I just happen to own a 10 million dollar rev a year business here in town. With all that being said we apologize for our ignorance and bow at your feet :-) And thanks for your business
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 10:46 PM Independent Thinker wrote ...
"you people are just upset that he's black and has a "scary" name...you're just smart enough to not admit that." What a stupid comment. There are alot of qualified black people that I would vote for. nObama is not qualified. THAT'S why we won't vote for him. I guess it's okay to make fun of Sarah Palin but not YOUR party. Hippocrit, just like nObama. Pitiful.
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 8:33 PM idiots wrote ...
there is nothing racist about that sign, the only thing that is racist about the obama camp is that fact that he tries to play the race card all the time. this is good that a black man has made it this far. now the rest of the blacks can't justify using the race card when it comes to becoming someone in this society. if he can come this far then so can the rest once they learn how to stop killing and robbing and using the N-word to eachother. Vote for McCain and Palin!!! Republican all the way!
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 6:52 PM Superjames wrote ...
West Plains is in Howell county which has a prosecutor named Rizwan Ahadd who is as close to being a terrorist as Nobama. You might want to put a flip side to that billboard with your suspicious so called prosecutor and the warning label of his activities.
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 6:37 PM Kathleen Boulay-Eaton, Sullivan, MO wrote ...
Putting up a sign such as this one and being unwilling to take responsibility indicates the cowardice and idiocy of the person or persons responsible. It smacks of the ideology and tactics (and I do know the difference between stragies and tactics) of the KKK. This is still a semi-free country, but have the guts to sign your name.
Tuesday, Oct 14 at 5:52 AM Allan Crain wrote ...
The local Democratic party really ought to just fight free speech with free speech. Put up another billboard with something like John "Sidney" McCain EQUALS MORE Americans killed overseas Destruction of the Environment Taxes Gun Violence Also: I find it intriguing that several of the right-wing posters here have made jokes about Obama starting "reeducation camps" given George W. Bush's record on that (Gitmo, overseas CIA prisons, wiretapping, etc). I guess Bush's "reeducation" campaign works?
Monday, Oct 13 at 10:50 PM Carolyn D wrote ...
I am so happy to see someone have the guts to put the truth on a billboard. Barack is so phony - a good speaker but fooling the American people who seem like the robots who followed Hitler. They are not using their brains. He promises all without substance. I pray for our country and the generatiosn to come. God Bless America!!
Monday, Oct 13 at 10:22 PM John wrote ...
This sign shows the candidates full name and lists a number of things that he stands for, the far left is objecting to the truth being told. The only thing edgy about this sign is the caricature, the far left has done far worse to McCain and Palin.
Monday, Oct 13 at 8:44 PM Shawn wrote ...
That has to be the funniest thing I have ever heard..OBAMA IS SURE SOME CHRISTIAN GOING TO CHURCH FOR TWENTY YEARS LISTENTING to THE THE HATE PREACHING FROM REVERAN WRIGT good grief people talk about racist. Like I have always been tought you cant argue with idiots, Just vote for Obama and see what happens....I am kind of starting to hope he does win.....going to be interesting to see what happens to Small Businesses and all the cry babies that are going to loose there jobs.
Monday, Oct 13 at 4:30 PM Jim wrote ...
The head gear is a cheap shot but many of the Obama disciples will now have something to focus on and complain about so all the truths on the board will be seen as wrong.
Monday, Oct 13 at 10:43 AM Raymond L. Fine, West Plains wrote ...
Jeff Foxworthy would love this sign and simply say "there's your sign". Alot of "straight talk" in a small sign.
Monday, Oct 13 at 7:08 AM horrified wrote ...
i'm astonished at this sign and a lot of these comments. everyone needs to read some facts about Obama instead of just believing the emails that get forwarded to you. he's not a muslim. if you did read his biography, you'd see that he has been going to a chrisitan church for years and is actually a lot more of a religious person that McCain is. you people are just upset that he's black and has a "scary" name...you're just smart enough to not admit that.
Monday, Oct 13 at 6:57 AM jiminyhopper wrote ...
This sign and these hate filled comments are exactly why McCain is now having to calm his audiences. Because one CAN say something is not a reason for one to GO AHEAD and say it.
Monday, Oct 13 at 1:07 AM Former Republican wrote ...
The world changed around them, and Republicans act surprised when people point out that many of their number are racist and can't see the facts in front of their faces.
Sunday, Oct 12 at 8:59 PM Heather SF wrote ...
Wooo-Doggie, the racist wing-nuts are coming out to play now. Thanks Palin and McCain!! Way to stir up you voter base of whacko's instead of offering up legitimate political debate. They must be so proud. Who's gonna take this sign down? Or better yet, let's just elect Obama.
Sunday, Oct 12 at 8:10 PM Shawn wrote ...
I love it, Pretty much nails his policies, He represents the typical Liberal platform, Socialism, Class envy, You know hate the rich guy love the dead beat welfare person. Its not there fault they are Lazy and wont work. My favorite part is that if you dont like Mr. obama you must be a racist, Move on and quit trying to play the race card on everything..I dont even personally dislike the man, He is just way off on his thinking from what I think. If you are ashamed of the Ozarks then LEAVE. :-)
Sunday, Oct 12 at 6:48 PM Anonymous wrote ...
The funny part of this is that the leftwingers are more worried about the turbin rather then the point that is trying to be made in particular the point that Obama doesn't know where he stands on abortion its easy to point out what is being done wrong but hard for him to say what he is going to do to change it
Sunday, Oct 12 at 4:53 PM blondair wrote ...
I think we have now identified the audience to whom the McCain campaign is targeted.
Sunday, Oct 12 at 3:43 PM Jenn wrote ...
It is sad and disturbing that some people are intellectually lazy enough to buy into the lies. Way to make southern Missouri look as ridiculous as possible.
Sunday, Oct 12 at 9:23 AM HoorayfortheFirstAmendment wrote ...
Only thing I see wrong with the sign is it is TOO SMALL!!!
Sunday, Oct 12 at 12:38 AM sn wrote ...
If you are going to re-education camps it is because you rode the short bus on the "no child left behind"
Saturday, Oct 11 at 9:37 PM Tommy B. wrote ...
Looks like 'blackface' to me. Obama as Muslim minstrel. Didn't make the grade as "one of the good ones", eh?
Saturday, Oct 11 at 6:45 PM MO2ATX wrote ...
I'm surprised not one has mentioned a sign which was in the same area (down past Barr's Body Shop on 63) during the 2004 election season. It had the same color scheme/lettering, and the said "Kerry = More" with the exact same reasons listed. On the back it said "Vote Right!" with "Self Defence" listed as one of the reasons. That gross of a spelling error on a billboard for everyone to see really shows how intelligent whoever put it up actually is. The sign was still up until recently.
Saturday, Oct 11 at 5:20 PM Betsy Ross wrote ...
Erkyl, there's a big difference between that billboard and a contrary opinion. It's as clear as the turban the great mind put on Obama's head. That's not disagreement, it is a lie.
Saturday, Oct 11 at 4:38 PM Becca wrote ...
These are the type of minds that actually voted for bush because of his "VALUES." If they weren't so dangerous to our country it would be laughable.
Saturday, Oct 11 at 1:48 PM Phil Graves wrote ...
Did they put up this sign to attract tourists from 1938 Germany?
Saturday, Oct 11 at 12:38 PM Michael Francis David Nelson wrote ...
Ah, the lovely Ozarks! Haven't been there in years...and though I was astonished by the natural beauty of the hills and the equally natural hospitality of its residents...I was appalled by the way they became suddenly cold and hostile when I told them I was from San Francisco, assuming (falsely) that I was some kind of wild gay socialist...and that I was somehow less American. Lovely people, for the most part, and gorgeous country, and great food -- but that sign is shameful, and un-American!
Saturday, Oct 11 at 12:33 PM David wrote ...
This kind of stuff is funny to me. Does the sign maker not realize that eight years under Republican government has gotten us more abortions, legalized same sex marriage, and increased gun regulations? On taxes, the sign maker apparently thinks it is really great that our Republican leaders have doubled the national debt by borrowing all the money from the Chinese. This year, I think I will choose the tax and spend liberals over the borrow-money-from-China and spend "conservative" Republicans.
Saturday, Oct 11 at 12:32 PM Tiparillo wrote ...
This confirms every stereotype of the South and the GOP all in one - well done!
Saturday, Oct 11 at 10:48 AM Erkyl wrote ...
You that support Obama and claim this is racist, ignorant, and malicious are the same who support your very own candidate who said small town Americans were people who “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them”. Wow...if you can't take it, better not dish it out. It's a free country, and people must be able to express their views, even when contrary, without fear of reprisal. When we lose this right, we are lost. With Obama as President, I fear we will be...lost.
Saturday, Oct 11 at 9:50 AM Anonymous wrote ...
If they didn't use fear, they wouldn't win. Also, pro-choice DOES NOT mean pro-abortion. That is just something beaten into a person's head to make them fearful from "straying to the other side of the ticket" Someone should put up the almost identical picture of Mccain and Bush when they were over seas, oh wait, hypocrits don't do that!
Saturday, Oct 11 at 9:36 AM Kirk wrote ...
You would think people with so much access to the right information are still choosing ignorance over the truth. This is not helping anyone and the true is just because someone is different doesn't mean they are wrong or dangerous. It is sad to see such ignorance in the greastest country in the world.
Saturday, Oct 11 at 12:35 AM JoeMerica wrote ...
KSPR wrote: "Obama has fought internet rumors that he's Muslim. He grew up in a Christian family." WRONG - read his own "bio": his mommy was an ardent atheist, and his daddy and step-daddy were both muslims. KSPR also wrote: "“Howell County democrats are upset at the image of Barack Obama in a turban.” Were they upset every time a political cartoon called a Repub Hitler or KKK? Obama is not untouchable. (until he's elected, at which point we all get to go to re-education camps).
Friday, Oct 10 at 11:21 PM KHOWARD wrote ...
Finally! Someone out there gets it!
Friday, Oct 10 at 10:58 PM Point wrote ...
Very rarely does one see such an informative billboard. Ripping it down would just be another case of the Obama goon squad censoring free speech in America.
Friday, Oct 10 at 10:47 PM meagain wrote ...
He grew up in a Christian family are you joking me ?
Friday, Oct 10 at 10:44 PM SDS wrote ...
The assumption that the majority of people in this country have taken is that being Muslim means being a terrorist. There are extremists in every religion, and those are the people who go to great lengths to do bad things to others. I appreciate the diversity of religion and the right to follow (or not follow) whichever religion I choose, and so should the president candidates, without ridicule.
Friday, Oct 10 at 10:41 PM Claire wrote ...
Don't really see what is so objectionable about the billboard. "hussien" is 0bama's middle name of record he is in favor of abortions, ss so-called marriages, raising taxes, gun regulations and was photographed wearing a white turban and full tribal regalia. If West Plains dems are offended they should take their complaints to 0bama himself.
Friday, Oct 10 at 10:01 PM Kimberly wrote ...
How sad that there is so much ignorance in this world.
Friday, Oct 10 at 8:23 PM Obama for President wrote ...
Wow! Ignorant hillbillys in action! His father is from Africa you fool! I'm sure you didn't actually do any research though. Just name call, that's all you can come up with?!
Friday, Oct 10 at 12:23 PM jeru wrote ...
Stay classy, Republicans.
Friday, Oct 10 at 12:11 PM Steven Steed wrote ...
On the Obama sign - I am happy some one said it. You knnow a lot of us are thinking it. The truth is this is what the Democrats stand for. But free speach is only to Dems not anyone else. Keep the sigh UP!!!
Friday, Oct 10 at 11:40 AM Lacar Musgrove wrote ...
To whomever put up this sign: There is no need to put his middle name in quotation marks, as that is his actual middle name, not a nick name. Please announce this correction at your next Klan rally. Thank you. Lacar Ernestine Musgrove
Friday, Oct 10 at 11:23 AM Tom wrote ...
Good journalism there West Plains Daily Quill. You ask the owner who put the message up and he "doesn't know"? Is he stating this is vandalism? If not, surely he could find out who paid for the ad space.
Friday, Oct 10 at 8:39 AM B wrote ...
Has anyone told the republicans around here that the McCain/Palin ticket is a sacrificial act of the republican party to get these two out of the picture all together. They know they can't win, and they don't really like these 2 anyway. They would like nothing more than to make these two anti-republican "republicans" disolve from the party.
Thursday, Oct 9 at 11:23 PM amf wrote ...
I can't believe someone would actually put up a sign like that or allow it to be on their property.I was born in West Plains and seeing this makes me realize I made the right decision when I moved away.I had hoped things in that area would have progressed in a positive way over the years but it seems like the small minds that existed there when I grew up have stayed small and most likely will never change.It's such a shame that such a beautiful area could be so corrupt with hate and ignorance.
Thursday, Oct 9 at 10:48 PM MissouriDem wrote ...
I hope this sign is taken down immediately, if it hasn't come down already. The ignorance and racism of SOME SW Missouri residents is why a large part of the country sees the Ozarks' residents as backwoods hillbillies. I am sometimes ashamed to call the Ozarks home when junk like this hits the national media.
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