End times approaches: McCain calls for donations to offset the, um, media bias against him
posted at 3:40 pm on February 21, 2008 by Allahpundit
A page torn from the Silky playbook, although this is even more comically absurd than even the dopiest of Edwards’s fundraising ploys, which is saying something. It’s like Billy Jeff asking for money because he has trouble getting dates. I’m tempted to donate just to salute the balls it took to make the argument with a straight face.
Well, here we go. We could expect attacks were coming; as soon as John McCain appeared to be locking up the Republican nomination, the liberal establishment and their allies at the New York Times have gone on the attack. Today’s front-page New York Times story is particularly disgusting – an un-sourced hit-and-run smear campaign designed to distract from the issues at stake in this election. With John McCain leading a number of general-election polls against Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, the New York Times knew the time to attack was now, and they did. We will not allow their scurrilous attack against a great American hero to stand…
Yet, it is there, right on the front page of the New York Times. It is now dominating the cable news coverage. We can only expect these sorts of baseless attacks to continue as we move into the general election cycle. We are going to need your help today, and your continued help in the future to have the resources to respond. We’ll never match the reach of a front-page New York Times article, but with your immediate help today, we’ll be able to respond and defend our nominee from the liberal attack machine.
Running tally thus far: McCain 1, Times 0, TNR 0.
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Don’t you mean Malkins? :-)
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM
Maybe he should take a victory lap through Mexico to raise some money.
FloatingRock on February 21, 2008 at 3:44 PM
I’d rather drink gasoline.
CABE on February 21, 2008 at 3:44 PM
Swiftboating
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Finally I hope McCain sees that the Media and the dems are not his freinds.
At the very least hopefully this shut up his “Mty Freinds” mantra
William Amos on February 21, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Poor Johnny Mac. Maybe I should give “my friend” some of my hard-earned money. If only I wasn’t a racist/bigot.
sleepy-beans on February 21, 2008 at 3:48 PM
So if we go back to the Silky playbook, the Slimes and TNR are playing the role of Ann Coulter?
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 21, 2008 at 3:48 PM
And this hit-piece is taking away from the victory that our country had in destroying that Satellite…
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 3:49 PM
I probably would have more respect for El Senor Juan if he would have used one of his Senate cloakroom “F*ck you”s to the Times.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 21, 2008 at 3:50 PM
So, this was all a publicity stunt. Great. I notice that ALL the conservative talk show hosts have quickly forgotten the numerous time McKnife has stabbed us (and them) in the back.
I have not.
JUAN HERNANDEZ
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 3:50 PM
He calls them “jerks” for a reason. >:}
They are more like a “Circle Jerk”, as to create an Echo Chamber.
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 3:51 PM
For once, I agree with you. There should be dancing in the streets, giving candy to children and firing of AK-47s in the air. Instead, we have this crap.
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 21, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Turn it around. Make it a fundraising opportunity. Man, this guys a bigger huckster than, well, The Huckster!
He’d make a fine POTUS.
DMeNTe on February 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM
It is not swiftboating.
Swiftboating is when you hurt a politician’s opularity and damage hiselection prospects by ACCURATELY REPORTING THE TRUTH about that candidate.
There was not one shred of truth in the pile of crud printed in the NYT, therefore it was a pathetic, unethical, slimy smearjob by a politically biased rag with a declining readership, but was not swiftboating.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Speaking of… how about this Fark headline:
Chopper carrying Senators Kerry, Hagel and Biden makes emergency landing in Afghanistan. Kerry submits application for Purple Heart by Blackberry before rotors stop spinning
DaveS on February 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Is it legal for us to donate to him? I forget what the law says.
frankj on February 21, 2008 at 3:52 PM
Sigh. I remember fondly back before I started reading blogs and wasn’t disillusioned with politics. Those were the days…
CorinthianJest on February 21, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Yes, it was all a publicity stunt. The NYTimes sat on this story for months starting when McCain was down, and released it now that he’s the nominee all as a publicity stunt to help Mac.
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 3:53 PM
I don’t agree. I think it’s a smart campaign move. I’m guessing there are plenty of people who would like to vote against the
Democrat Media departmentNYT’s even if it’s in the form a vote for McCain.Topsecretk9 on February 21, 2008 at 3:53 PM
I thought when candidates needed money they always went to their base first!
INC on February 21, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Ha!
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 3:54 PM
Not one red cent until McCain addresses the issues and values that I’m concerned about.
John McCain isn’t a “victim” of the media. Throughout his career, he’s flocked to the glare of media spotlights like a moth to a bug zapper. He’s used the media to call me a racist for opposing his deal with Teddy Kennedy to grant amnesty to illegals. He’s told me I can’t use the media to support a candidate 30 days prior to a national election.
And now he wants me to give him money? Fat Chance until he comes around and does something worthy of my support and vote.
highhopes on February 21, 2008 at 3:56 PM
The Slate article makes a pretty solid case that what I was saying in the Limbaugh thread is true… they probably weren’t going to run the story anyway, but they got “spooked” (Slate’s word) into running their crap by TNR, and vice versa. Take note, Zetterson, Misha, et al.
DaveS on February 21, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Bombshell comment from Michael Medved’s show: if the New York Times knew about this McCain story in December, then why did they endorse him in January and call him a ‘man of integrity’?
carbon_footprint on February 21, 2008 at 3:57 PM
You are crazy!
The liberals are scared that we are starting to unite, they know that they cannot beat us if we are united.
Just remember, is election is about the War on Terror(All that it entails), Judges(look at the differences), Taxes
Choose wisely.
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Heh. I was being sarcastic. I was making fun of stenwin77′s apparent conspiracy theory.
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Just sent Mac another $100 and I invite my fellow HotAir commentors to throw a little cash on the pile and help our candidate fight back against what is certainly only the first of many slimejobs coming.
https://www.johnmccain.com/CONTRIBUTE/
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 3:59 PM
JUAN HERNANDEZ = No dinero por tu
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 21, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Also remember that i cannot type fast, try and decipher it. :(
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 4:00 PM
‘
Oh good. :}
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 4:01 PM
AP deserves a raise, again.
Remember, the NYT is supposedly the “paper of record”…
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Isn’t “NYT” a new verb used to describe “pathetic, unethical, slimy smearjob by a politically biased rag with a declining readership”
Used in a sentence, President Bush was NYTed today over his opposition to Democrats plans to build a monument on the national mall to Che Gueverra, Ho Chi Mihn, Fidel Castro and other freedom fighters….
highhopes on February 21, 2008 at 4:02 PM
More proof McCain and his anti-conservative supporters are prime grade A-holes.
Shame on you for even thinking of voting for him. He hates conservatives more than the NYT.
Valiant on February 21, 2008 at 4:02 PM
I was going to donate $2400 to McCain. But – darn the luck – turns out that’s illegal now.
Don’t worry though; McCain’s got this election rigged. He fixed it so that the New York Times and all other government-sanctioned media outlets can give him all the free press they want!
Is this a great country or what?
logis on February 21, 2008 at 4:02 PM
And we’ll be so better off with 4-8 years of the authoritarian empty suit that is Nanny Barack Obama.
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 4:03 PM
How conservative can you be if you are so easily played by the NYT?
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:03 PM
Wait a second, John. Didn’t they endorce you…and didn’t you tout their endorcement. You get what you deserve. When you befriend the libs, they will always stab you in the back as soon as having you around isn’t politicaly convenient anymore.
malan89 on February 21, 2008 at 4:06 PM
After reading your post, I was inspired to go back and donate again, but this time I am dedicating it to you. Since you inspired me, it is as if you contributed yourself.
John McCain and I thank you. :)
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:06 PM
This way, no example is needed.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:06 PM
USA possibly saved a bunch of people from toxic gas, and the MSM ignores the good news by recycling garbage.
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 4:07 PM
He was NYTBoated!!!!
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:07 PM
I just can’t vote for McCain because of his disgusting performance on amnesty. All 3 candidates suck on this issue, so I will just let the public choose which one.
Obama is as empty as a spent shotgun shell, so I don’t think he has the juice to screw things up too bad. McCain, though, he is dangerous because he can get things done no matter how stupid they may be.
I know it is not smart, but I just can’t pull any lever with McCain’s name on it. Let the lefties make a mess, and hopefully the country will sober up next go round.
saiga on February 21, 2008 at 4:08 PM
CH, you assume that the MSM wish the U.S.A. to look good.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:08 PM
By any other name….
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 4:09 PM
Maybe thats why “some liberals” have never been proud of the Country.
Chakra Hammer on February 21, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Yeah, I was saying that somewhat tongue in cheek. You guys are all so jumpy. Relax. I still don’t like McCain.
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:12 PM
I’ve accepted McCain now, but I pushed for Mitt to defeat him. I think, all do respect, you’re underestimating the ability of Obama to do damage.
First of all, he’s not a stupid man. He may be inexperienced, but I think he know his goals and his inexperience may make the consequences worse.
Second, he may not be directly responsible for the damage, but rather the people endorsing him in order to gain power. Again, his inexperience may make that worse.
Just my humble opinion.
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 4:12 PM
Part of the 12 step program for McCainoholics is acceptance.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM
[gasp] Not…Juan Hernandez?!!
AAAAUUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHGGHHHGHHGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!!!!!!
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM
Oh, so you like flushing money down the terlet.?
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM
McCain’s ready to fight again and I’m ready to contribute. Contact him and tell him what you want him to do, but not supporting him will only lead to a Marxist regime and the deterioration of the Republic. Either get in the fray or get out of the way.
rplat on February 21, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Just had the TX Republican Committee call, told them I didn’t think that I was a Republican any longer. KB Hutchinson defeating the fence, Perry selling us out on the NAFTA super highway and not closing our borders. And now I have a choice of three Dems for CiC! I am almost to the point of giving up after writing letter and email after another and gettign the same crappy canned responses. I feel like crawling in my hold and hiding until the revolution starts, and then joining in.
rgranger on February 21, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Mc
I have written and expressed concern about Juan hernandez. last i checked, Juan is still his man.
Any other suggestions?
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:16 PM
Did they at least send you a free pair of knee pads?
TheBigOldDog on February 21, 2008 at 4:17 PM
I too, think it will be tough, but he is eminently beatable:
1) Michelle “Unproud of America for most of her life” Obama
2) Lack of integrity on finance issues
3) Rabid supporters unble to cite a single accomplishment
4) Wants to cozy up to America’s worst enemes
5) Wants to surrender the war on terror
This guy has many weaknesses and now that he is going from the primary to the general, his free ride is over. Of course he popular among the left-wing, blame-america socialist party, but soon he will have to explain his positions to average Americans.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Just a bumper sticker.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:19 PM
I’ll never donate a dime directly to a McCain campaign. Has he earned anything from conservatives yet? I still have not seen him trying to build bridges and reach across the aisle in our direction. What a sleazebag idiot. He is already taking us for granted and has shown not an ounce of penitence for his past sins against us. Does he think we’re that stupid? (Nevermind answering that).
pecan pie on February 21, 2008 at 4:19 PM
Then doante to the RNC.
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:20 PM
Or a sombrero, right? Get it? Huh? Get it?
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM
This is probably one of the best things that could have happened to John, provided that they aren’t holding back additional facts until after his denial.
If he’ll stop saying things that remind me who he is…he’ll get my vote.
My money? Nah, I don’t think so.
Dorvillian on February 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Point taken, but he doesn’t stike me as an effective administrator. He is well educated, but he seems to be kind of an egghead. I wouldn’t want him backing me up in a bar fight. It won’t be a pillow fight for him if elected.
Besides, who are they going to drag up: Warren Christopher, Robert Reich, and Madeline Allbright? Or will it be some Jimmy Carter type punks. We will probably hear more about this as time goes on.
My point is that when your sitting on top of a hollow house of cards like Obama is, even a bonehead like McCain will be able to smoke him out into the sunshine. And, I don’t think Obama has a clue.
saiga on February 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM
I won’t say never to that, but it’s highly unlikely.
Local and state conservatives only at this point. I know what the national RNC will do, and I don’t trust them at this point either.
pecan pie on February 21, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Yes, an empty suit is better than a traitor who will enact all kinds of liberal policies with full Republican support ala GWB.
The NYT story was nothing. They are waiting to shoot their wad. Just wait. The sanctimonious McCain has lots of secrets since he has been in DC a long time screwing up the conservative agenda.
Valiant on February 21, 2008 at 4:25 PM
Why bother trying to bring them in line? These are people who have never donated to or voted for any Republican ever. They are North American Union conspiracy cranks from websites like PrisonPlanet and World Net Daily and they’re lefty trolls who are here solely to divide the GOP base with this anti-McCain nonsense.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:26 PM
McCain is going to need the help he can get. You are surely an inspiration to all the mindless McCainiac drones. The longer McCain refuses to address the issues of social conservatives, the more he is going have to rely on the mindless cult following of idiots who repeatedly tell me that I “have” to vote for the man and that I have no other options. I’m sure McCain’s people will be glad to see that their propoganda worked on you.
But money isn’t the only kind of support McCain needs. You need to move down South and knock on all those doors that will be ignored because grassroots Republicans (i.e. the real Republicans) don’t get involved in this campaign to foist a RINO on the party. You can use the time it takes to take the bus down to Alabama, or wherever, stuffing all the envelopes that won’t be stuffed for the same reason. You’ll have to get yourself cloned to give McCain all the poll sitters he needs to organize and mobilize the base on election day. And if all that isn’t hard enough, you’ll be limited in what you do to support your failed candidate 30 days prior to the election due to legislation that he passed in the name of reform.
Lotsa luck.
highhopes on February 21, 2008 at 4:27 PM
6) Socialism, socialism, socialism,…
7) International law, only law
8) U.N. only deciding body
9) Supreme Court justices, maybe 3
10) Add on, the plate is large…
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:27 PM
Then I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree. A man who believes he should determine what corporations are patriotic, will “demand” we don’t return to our lives as usual, wants to collect a tax in order to give more money to the UN, has a First Lady that hasn’t been proud of America in 26 years, etc. is just not better than a guy I disagree with on a few issues, IMO.
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM
11) is good buddies with domestic terrorists.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM
What? The Misses cut you off from the funds?
TOPV on February 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM
You McCainites continue to ignore the fact that he has never repented of one of his liberal positions.
Not only that, he has said he would do them again.
As a Reaganite, I could never pull the lever for him, let alone give him $$$.
Valiant on February 21, 2008 at 4:30 PM
May we never live to suffer through your words, we being the U.S.A. and the world. You can’t see the danger/s because you’re blinded by dogma.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:31 PM
You never pulled the lever for Reagan, you phony.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:32 PM
I am not an idiot McCainiac bandwagon jumper, BTW, I have supported Senator McCain for President enthusiatically since 2000.
And, this year I have highhopes of him winning. :)
JayHaw Phrenzie on February 21, 2008 at 4:32 PM
Valiant, you’re not the only Reaganite here – Mr. Reagan would take you to the woodshed, friend. Internalize.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:32 PM
I know for a fact that you can NOT like or NOT support mcCain for very valid reasons and STILL be a Conservative.
Wake up – not everyone agrees with you.
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:33 PM
To add to that, not a McCain friend here, either.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Yep, elections have consequences. That’s why it was SO important to get an electable candidate. John McCain is not.
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Do it.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:35 PM
12) A Masjid in every town
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 4:35 PM
You’re not still under the impression that someone else will be our nominee this year, right?
amerpundit on February 21, 2008 at 4:36 PM
How do you know? I don’t like McCain and I voted for Reagan (and I even voted for Nixon). How is it you know who everyone voted for?\
Not everyone agrees with you.
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Tough times. Sounds like an old Fred!thread around here.
Limerick on February 21, 2008 at 4:37 PM
McCain is going to have so much trouble raising money. He is going to have to rely heavily on his fellow slave labor whores.
Zetterson on February 21, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Agreed. The 11th Commandment has been fractured beyond repair. I will still oppose Mr. McCain because I honestly believe he is the worst threat to conservatism out there. Yes, even more than Obama.
If conservatism is to go down, let it not be behind the Bush-McCain strategy of selling the store piecemeal. Let’s go down swinging with clear idealogical lines.
Valiant on February 21, 2008 at 4:39 PM
11) Shamnesty
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:40 PM
I got that request today too. I responded back that until McCain distances himself from Juan Hernandez he won’t get a dime from me.
I can hold my nose and vote, but I can’t hold my nose and reach in my wallet.
ctmom on February 21, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Last I checked, flailing trolls like you weren’t allowing any one to like or support McCain and still be a conservative, so, seriously, go f**k yourself.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Hillary Clinton tried repeatedly to cry for sympathy.
This is how you really get sympathy.
About To Backfire.
Dorvillian on February 21, 2008 at 4:41 PM
To understand the truly dreadful nature of the NY Times, just look at its history. In the 1930s, Walter Duranty, a star writer at the Times and a man who is still venerated by editors at the Times, covered up the news of the Communist government in Russia deliberately starving to death millions of people, particularly Ukranians. During the years of the holocaust, the Sulzbergers, who then and now dominated the Times, refused to cover the holocaust and they knew alot about was going on. Reporters in the field tried to get the Sulzbergers interested. The Sulzbergers largely spiked news of the holocaust because they thought it could lead to support for the creation of the State of Israel. The Times fervently opposed the creation of the State of Israel. The late 1950s were years when the Times was a cheerleader for Fidel Castro, actually calling Castro “Dr. Castro” on numerous occasions. Then there is columnist Anthony Lewis who used the word “extermination” to describe Israel’s policies toward the Arabs. For Lewis, Israel is worst than Nazi Germany. That’s all you need to know about the New York Times.
Larraby on February 21, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Valiant on February 21, 2008 at 4:39 PM
Name me countries which have reverted from Socialism.
Don’t donate to McCain. Send him nasty letters, explaining why. I did send those, without money, to Mr. Bush 43 in 2006/2007, even when Mrs. Bush wrote, to donate, because it’s his/her birthday…But think hard what you do in Nov.
Again, not a McCain friend here…
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Another Media Matters troll trying to launder the Clintonite Madrassa smear through a conservative site.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:44 PM
Hey McCain. Ask President Calderón for a couple of bucks.
saved on February 21, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Eh……with the debate tonight more of the ‘dunno’ crowd will be back. Everytime B(end)H(izself)O(ver) opens his mouth the base will gain strength. I still don’t give us more then a 30% chance of beating the SOB but we have to try.
If you are going to stay home, then stay home. But when BHO and his majority in the House and Senate start putting hands in your wallets, justices in your courts, and penalities on your tax returns, make sure you stay home. I for one won’t be unlocking the door for you if you come knocking.
Limerick on February 21, 2008 at 4:49 PM
Come on, you’re really stooping to a whole other level – where I sure don’t want to go. I’m not a troll. I have been a member of HA since the day it started. You really lose credibility when you start talking to others like that.
People can honestly disagree with you and with John McCain and still be real conservatives. Lighten up.
stenwin77 on February 21, 2008 at 4:50 PM
So now a jerk who has spent 7 years telling me to fuck off, that he doesn’t need me and that, furthermore, I’m a racist and a bigot is begging for my money?
Gee, it’s really hard to come up with an appropriate response to that, now isn’t it?
Hey, McJuan, you’ve told me that my opinions are of no concern to you, you’ve called me every name in the book, you’ve informed me that my support for you isn’t needed and that I can, for all intents and purposes, go take a flying fuck at a rolling donut.
Consider your wish granted, asshole.
Have fun with your darling new friends in the MSM now, y’hear?
Misha I on February 21, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Hiney Von Pewps tend to us the T-word like the self righteous lout he or she is. It’s best to ignore.
Kini on February 21, 2008 at 4:54 PM
They don’t and all democracies eventually end up there by voting themselves largess from the federal treasury.
The water gets gradually hotter until the frog boils.
I am begging you McCainites- don’t capitulate to stealth socialism. Go down with a fight.
Valiant on February 21, 2008 at 4:55 PM
OK all you nativists and bigots – Open Your Checkbooks!!
jaime on February 21, 2008 at 4:58 PM
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22stenwin77+on%22+site%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fhotair.com&btnG=Search
You’ve been there since december, you phony.
Hiney Von Pewps on February 21, 2008 at 4:58 PM
You eiher don’t know the HA community well, don’t know the meaning of the word “troll”, or are too arrogant to check.
Entelechy on February 21, 2008 at 4:58 PM
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