Saddle up: Saddleback Forum open thread; Obama on abortion: “Above my pay grade,” attacks Clarence Thomas

By Michelle Malkin  •  August 16, 2008 07:08 PM

For those of you watching the Rick Warren/Obama/McCain show tonight, here’s your open thread.

Watch online here.

Wake me up if anything interesting happens.

Like I said before, I’m not holding my breath…

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Obama on abortion: It’s “above his pay grade.” What the…

Obama on which Supreme Court justice he wouldn’t have nominated: Clarence Thomas.

Disturbingly, commenters note, the Saddleback audience cheered.

RACIST!

(Update): Allah’s got the near-gaffetastic video of Obama’s Thomas remarks.

Mark Levin: “On Obama’s best day he can’t hold a candle to Thomas’s intelligence.”
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McCain on when babies are entitled to human rights: “At the moment of conception…this presidency will have pro-life policies.”

Define marriage: “A union between a man and a woman. One man and one woman.”

Warren asks about California marriage preservation proposition and Calif. Supreme Court. “California Supreme Court was wrong.”

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  1. #301
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Ginsburg, first! Hallelujah!!!

  2. #302
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Supreme court justices…as expected, Ginsberg was #1 named.

  3. #303
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    The first hour was like talking to a first grader, This hour it’s like a scholar.

  4. #304
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    BHO dodged the “why” question on which justices should go

  5. #305
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, Hadenough said:

    my friends, my friends, my friends.. dude, cut that crap out

    Please. Just when I’m liking what he’s saying. my friends.

  6. #306
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, nyc123me said:

    EXCELLENT comment on how justices should be picked.

  7. #307
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:26 pm, vickisoup said:

    The first hour was like talking to a first grader

    Absolutely! Great analogy.

  8. #308
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm, ajmontana said:

    This is like Team U.S.A. vs a bunch of 13 year olds…. oh wait bad example….

    Anyway, he’s kicking Odimbo’s butt.

  9. #309
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Good answer on the faith based orgs.

  10. #310
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Yes. No need for government help/control.

  11. #311
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm, vickisoup said:

    Seriously, the difference in the experience levels of these two men, not to mention their oratory gifts, is astounding. OMG.

  12. #312
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    The message is experience. That’s what his stories are intending to showcase.

    This is very well orchestrated.

    Good answers and good form.

    BSR

  13. #313
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, TypicalWhite said:

    Love the way McCain answers questions immediately and with surety. He knows what he believes and is unequivocal in stating his posiiton. Great!

  14. #314
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, vickisoup said:

    Good one, aj. :-)

  15. #315
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Find bad teachers a better line of work!! Priceless!

  16. #316
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, Krell1956 said:

    McCain’s saying all the right things, and he’s talking about whom he’d nominate to the SC. But I’m reminded of what Mark Levin said on his radio show recently- he’s saying he’d nominate judges who’d completely disagree with his McCain Finegold Bill.

  17. #317
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    Kick out the BAD teachers… slam dunk!… Eat it NEA

  18. #318
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, allrsn said:

    Great teacher answer

    find them another line of work

  19. #319
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:28 pm, FamilyMan said:

    Yes get the teachers union out of the classroom

  20. #320
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Major roar moment on the education issue.

    Put bad teachers in another job.

    School choice. Competition.

    Finally! Substance on the education issue.

  21. #321
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    The crowd is pro- JOHN. For sure this is a win

  22. #322
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, sharprightturn said:

    McCain has not gotten much attention from the MSM….I can see why now…this forum is showing his strengths well…and Obama’s weakness well!

  23. #323
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, vickisoup said:

    School Choice…bring it, McCain!

  24. #324
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:30 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    I haven’t heard one umm, ahh, err…

  25. #325
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:30 pm, TypicalWhite said:

    Choice and competition in schools – the civil rights issue of the 21st C. Excellent!!

  26. #326
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:30 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    Find bad teachers another line of work.

    Choice in reproduction good?

    Choice in schools bad?

    The liberal POV on choice makes my head spin.

    I’m glad he’s answering fast. Shows he believes it in his core.

    “Out of the overflow of the heart…”

  27. #327
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:30 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    OK, the tax question now.

  28. #328
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, vickisoup said:

    He’s owning this stage. He’s had Warren back on his heels a couple of times, now.

  29. #329
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, Valerie said:

    McCain – lights on, somebody’s home. He at least has an understanding of the overall scope of the questions. This is somebody conversant on the issues.

  30. #330
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    I’m impressed. He’s looks comfortable and confident. If you set aside the “my friends” I’d give it a ten. ;-)

  31. #331
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    BlameAmericaLast

    I said that earlier too. I can’t believe the difference. Well I actually can, but you get my point.

  32. #332
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, deedledee said:

    I just had to join the party; this man, McCain, is hitting it out of the park big time compared to Obama’s pathetic bunts. No wonder Obama is afraid of the townhalls. I’ve had tears in my eyes a few times with McCain’s answers.

  33. #333
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:31 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Great answers on the tax question.

    Many, many examples.

  34. #334
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:32 pm, CCM said:

    Okay. This is why Obama won’t do Town Halls with McCain. He’d get creamed.

  35. #335
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:32 pm, vickisoup said:

    Yes! Doesn’t believe in redistribution of wealth, or class warfare. Yes! Keep taxes low! Tax credit to buy the healthcare of our choice. These are real solutions, real answers.

  36. #336
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:32 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    I’m listening to this debate, and I must say the immense depth and conviction coming from John McCain is so much in evidence, compared with the empty suit-sounding Obama. Obama deliberately misled that audience about his views on marriage. He claimed he believes it’s about man/woman, but failed to mention he desperately wants to overturn the national Defense of Marriage Act, signed by Clinton even. He forgot to mention he will do everything in his power to see that gay marriage happens. He hemmed and hawed about abortion.

    Please, God, do not let Obama win.

  37. #337
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, TimLenox said:

    YES YES YES !!!
    Homeschooling, School Choice, Vouchers!
    This is one of MY top campaign issues!
    Everyone, check out

    NHELD

    They were the first to contact me for support
    and I will be fighting for them.

    GO, Johnny, GO !!!

  38. #338
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, nyc123me said:

    $5,000 tax credit to pay for health insurance.. unfortunately if not administered, the irresponsible (read: mortgage bailout)) would spend it on themselves and expect health coverage anyway.

  39. #339
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, Laree said:

    I’m sure that comment is going to be distorted he is wide awake.

  40. #340
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    BSR’s credit = 5X$7,000 = $35,000

    Means BSR pays no more tax and invests more.

    I’m good with that.

  41. #341
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, vickisoup said:

    It’s not a problem with revenue; it’s a problem with spending! Yahoo!

  42. #342
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    Good JOKE 3million for DNA study of bears

  43. #343
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    He got it right…it wasn’t the taxes, it was the ridiculous spending going on for the past several years.

    Gives example of the studying the DNA of bears.

    Pretty laughable. But it’s true.

  44. #344
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:33 pm, Hadenough said:

    I’m impressed. He’s looks comfortable and confident. If you set aside the “my friends” I’d give it a ten.

    Yes.

  45. #345
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:34 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    He’s actually having a conversation.

    Congress’ pay raise and a vacation. We should call ‘em back.

  46. #346
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:34 pm, TXGator said:

    Cut taxes, increase tax receipts.
    Any questions?

  47. #347
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:34 pm, Laree said:

    The Bear study was priceless.

  48. #348
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:34 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    I think the DNC may want to throw Barack under the bus now. Along with the rest of the folks that are waiting for him there.

  49. #349
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:35 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    “our best days”, Reaganesque and genuine

  50. #350
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:35 pm, Micheleeroo said:

    #297: Please, please register to vote. Look what Obama threatens to bring to the presidency—scary and thin on knowledge/experience! McCain is looking quite good in comparison!

  51. #351
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:36 pm, Krell1956 said:

    He’s talking about out-of-control spending, and I agree. But he also voted against Bush’s tax cuts. I’m not happy with the way Bush has increased spending, but tax cuts are vital to a healthy society. Like I said a few minutes ago- he’s saying all the right things. But how long till he becomes the ‘Maverick’ again?

  52. #352
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:36 pm, Laree said:

    Hillary has her Obama voodoo doll out and using it:)

  53. #353
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    Unlike the comments from BHO about his dislike for this country. John actaully loves his country, and i don’t doubt that for 1 sec.

  54. #354
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, nyc123me said:

    I hope the ‘bonus’ questions include immigration…

  55. #355
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:37 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    The reason he voted against the tax cuts was because there weren’t any spending cuts to go with it. That was the maverick thing to do at the time.

    He changed his mind since then. But you saw him say again that the spending is the issue, and he’s right on that one.

  56. #356
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:38 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    I’m guessing Hillary is ecstatic right now… what a deal she brokered at the Dem convention… Can’t wait for that!

  57. #357
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:38 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    I wish the viewers could contrast the answers in real time. JSM is slaying BHO.

  58. #358
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:38 pm, jimmyk said:

    OMG! I haven’t supported McCain but I will sure vote against Obama. Not one forth right answer in the whole hour he was on, just ee.eeeee.eeeeee. err you know!

  59. #359
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:38 pm, vickisoup said:

    Hillary has her Obama voodoo doll out and using it:)

    I think she won’t need it. I think she’s going to take the nomination in Denver, particularly if any of the so-called “super delegates” are watching this today.
    BHO was pathetic. Would they dare trust him at even one of the three planned debates?

  60. #360
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm, TimLenox said:

    Maybe its the beer, but I am LOVIN’ this guy!!!

    We still have immigration coming up, maybe…

    so I’m going for more beer

  61. #361
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    BlameAmericaLast;

    OMG, I hope they do throw BHO under the bus. Bring on Hillary or whomever you want. With Johns performance tonight, he will win.

  62. #362
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm, ajmontana said:

    this is what McCain did to Odopey…
    just listen to the first two seconds,,,

    wipe out.
    lmao

  63. #363
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, nyc123me said:

    Can you imagine the slaughter if these two were debating face to face? McCain would rip Obama not just one but several new a55holes! Obama just utterly outclassed.

  64. #364
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, vickisoup said:

    Tim, pass me a brewski, won’t you? :P

  65. #365
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    Tim, I’m with you. Wish we had a wall, but he’s doing fine on all else.

  66. #366
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:40 pm, et said:

    Antacids are a big hit with super delegates right now.

  67. #367
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    Peggy Noonan’s words. Great choice.

  68. #368
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Freedom isn’t free! Write that down and never forget it.

  69. #369
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, brooklyn red said:

    Sorry Mr. Soros, but you may have to wait another 4 years for your workers utopia…

  70. #370
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:42 pm, vickisoup said:

    “The most precious asset we have is American blood”.
    Contrast that with the Dem’s most precious asset, which is Roe v Wade.
    :roll:

  71. #371
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:42 pm, jcjimi said:

    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:39 pm, TimLenox said:

    Maybe its the beer, but I am LOVIN’ this guy!!!

    We still have immigration coming up, maybe…

    so I’m going for more beer

    Good point.

    *Grabs vodka & shot glass*

  72. #372
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:43 pm, TXGator said:

    The fact that this sort of place is hostile territory for Obambi should tell everyone all they need to know about him.
    With his church, bedfellows, and votes, McCain should slaughter this guy. Yet, I still fear our country has tipped too far the wrong way. We have more takers than givers, almost.
    I hope it can be brought back.

  73. #373
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:43 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    Pick your battles. Don’t be an ostrich. Georgia… yes… Shut up Rick… let him address today’s issues

  74. #374
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:43 pm, Laree said:

    Incredible Rwanda not going to be forgotten. Darfur with a plan not a talking point. A throw away issue.

  75. #375
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:43 pm, bender said:

    Maybe its because Obama spent his time saying “uh,” but it seems to me that McCain is hitting home run after home run. Clear, concise, and to the point. I am very impressed.

  76. #376
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:44 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    McCain is dominating the Pastor. As a potential leader of the free world might.

  77. #377
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:44 pm, vickisoup said:

    Yet, I still fear our country has tipped too far the wrong way. We have more takers than givers, almost.
    I hope it can be brought back.

    Pray pray pray.

  78. #378
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:44 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    At least he knows his history about Georgia.

    Wonder if Barack can even point to it on the map!

  79. #379
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:45 pm, TimLenox said:

    vickisoup said:
    Tim, pass me a brewski, won’t you?

    Ask ET, it was HIS brilliant idea!
    BTW, did you check outAnn Coulter’s
    newest personal web site?

  80. #380
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, TypicalWhite said:

    John talks about American responsibility to defend freedom – he doesn’t talk about waiting for the U.N. or the “international community.”

    This is American exceptionalism. We’re the only ones who can and will.

  81. #381
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    BHO still thinks that Alabama invaded Georgia

  82. #382
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, vickisoup said:

    Now now….Barack knows where Georgia is. It’s just north of Florida.

  83. #383
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, ajmontana said:

    I just heard the guys in the white coats came and picked up Obama…..
    he got destroyed tonight.

  84. #384
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, purplepeep said:

    Laree said:
    The Bear study was priceless.

    Yup. “is it a paternity issue?’ line got me with a mouthful of adult beverage that ended up on the monitor.

    McCain’s on fire tonight.

  85. #385
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    AMEN- AMERICA must NEVER back down

  86. #386
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, TimLenox said:

    et said:
    Antacids are a big hit with super delegates right now.

    I nominate the above as the best line of the night.

  87. #387
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, Laree said:

    Rick Warren expecting something different when he went into this forum? This is not the McCain he was expecting?

  88. #388
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:46 pm, TXGator said:

    Amen, Vicky.
    I’ve known grace for quite some time in my life. Not like us Christians to ever give up hope. I’ve seen too much, but faith is the stuff of things unseen, isn’t it?
    Sometimes I feel so blessed, it is overwhelming. God please continue to bless us.

  89. #389
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:47 pm, TTFK said:

    To say that JC is in his element would be a gross understatement.

    I missed BO’s BO, but from the comments, I have just one question: Where is Lysol as a sponsor when you need them?!

  90. #390
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    Yeah Barry was smoking dope, during history classes, so he thinks its the Georgia near that state called Florida. Duhhhhhhhhhh

  91. #391
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, vickisoup said:

    Tim, thanks for the link. I’ll have to check that out later! :P

  92. #392
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, allrsn said:

    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:41 pm, brooklyn red said:
    Sorry Mr. Soros, but you may have to wait another 4 years for your workers utopia…

    He is too old to risk waiting, he must destroy freedom NOW his ego demands it.

    Things are going to get very very dirty or even worse. Soros is now a desperate man on his last leg. He has just learned how inept his BO is and how strong Mc can be.

  93. #393
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:49 pm, BayStateRepublican said:

    “most unusual experiment in history” AMEN

    here comes the orphan question again…

  94. #394
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:49 pm, jimmyk said:

    “I know what it means to be an American”, damn take that Barack!

  95. #395
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:50 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    INSPIRED

  96. #396
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:50 pm, vickisoup said:

    “Inspire a generation of Americans to embrace a cause that’s greater than themselves”.
    BRING it, Johnny Mac!

  97. #397
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, Tazed and Confused said:

    Great elevator speech on “what I wanna be da prez”… our best days are ahead of us… BHO sees them behind us…

  98. #398
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, Mercy4Me said:

    He wants to INSPIRE, barry, said he wants to emphatize?? hhhhmmmm

  99. #399
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, Laree said:

    John McCain living the life, Obama has not experienced even a small amount of but Obama is the one that wants Americans to sacrifice, thinks he knows what is best.

  100. #400
    On August 16th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Country first! Contrast that with Mr. I won’t wear a flag lapel pin to show my patriotism.

    Reaching across the aisle… arghh… don’t end on that note.

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