Straight Talk Express Takes a Detour When Asked Real Questions.

We were eating outside in the patio closest to the main road and had just finishing lunch when I saw the McCain bus drive by! It was followed closely by a number of police motorcycles, secret service SUVS, and press vans. It was obvious they were coming to El Pinto!

We figured we'd head out and see if we could get a closer look. I decided this might be my one chance, to ask one question of each candidate. I carried Caterina (16 months) along with me to meet the candidates.

I worked my way through a number of other dinners and secret service and finally got to the patio on the other side of the restaurant. I could see John McCain ahead of me shaking hands with folks. Sorry the picture is so blurry. I had a baby in one arm and an iPhone in the other!

McCain worked his way up to me and Cat and as I shook his hand, I asked, "Sir, I respect your service but, why were you against the GI bill?" Senator McCain, paused, he looked a bit surprised at the question and then he said, "Nice to meet you." I repeated the question and he repeated his non-answer. He quickly worked his way down the line. So much for straight-talk!

Sarah Palin was next! I couldn't resist trying for a better photo. It is still blurry, but talk about a close encounter.

Sarah first looked at Caterina said hello, and I shook her hand. I asked, "Are supporting Ted Stevens this year?" She replied, "He's under indictment you know...his trial is in September." I replied, "But are you voting for him?" She walked away without answering.

http://www.americablog.com/2008/09/how-americablog-reader-asked-john-and.html



edited to add: these are not my photos-I found this article at AMERICANblog

I always knew you were a Republican


:) :sarcasm:

I'm fairly new at this and didn't credit my source.




:hi: from a former Californian - recently moved to Georgia and am missing my home and family.

Well played sir.

Ahh, well then, Governor Palin, you and Senator Stevens will surely have something in common in the coming months.

Did anyone ask her what it feels like to be a Trojan Moose?

Good on him! :applause:

you brought it over from americablog..and I do Appreciate it:bounce::toast: :patriot:

Gotta thank these folks, too, who GET Obama.. Jim, Angela, Andrea and Caterina
Corrales, New Mexico:toast: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

of shit.
What a couple of cowards.

There's nothing like a couple of ass clowns who ignore, "We The People."

If they'd ignore us during the election, when they're supposed to be on their
best behavior, I can only imagine how arrogant and dictatorial they'd be
once in office.

Obama would have answered the questions!