McCain's Economic Adviser, Phil Gramm, called us a "nation of whiners"-we should exploit that!

[jenmito]

He said we're in a "MENTAL depression," and Obama's campaign reacted, but only on the "mental recession" part. The way McCain keeps Obama's "bitter" comments going, claiming Obama thinks middle America is full of people who are bitter and cling to their religion and guns, I wish Obama's campaign would use Gramm's "nation of whiners" against McCain. That seems like an "elitist" thing to say. Don't you agree?

Gramm's full statement: "You've heard of mental depression; this is a mental recesseion...we have sort of become a nation of whiners. You just hear this constant whining, complaining about a loss of competitiveness, America in decline despite a major export boom that is the primary reason that growth continues in the economy."

And Obama's response through Bill Burton: "The American people know that our economic problems aren't just in their heads. They don't need psychological relief--they need real relief--and that's what Barack Obama will provide as President."

[cliffordu]

1. That's right: Just rub some dirt on it and walk it off....

:rofl:

[jefferson_dem]

2. McSame said basically the same thing in January.

---> http://youtube.com/watch?v=6aHJT1Ol0iE&v3

This must be exploited. He's out of touch, just like GHWB was in 1992.

[jenmito]

5. Yup-minus the "nation of whiners" part which makes it sound like he's REALLY an out-of-touch elitist

and I wish they'd stress THAT part of today's comments more.

[TwilightGardener]

3. What I pay at the pump is just a figment of my imagination.

What I see when I see factories shutting down, or foreclosures, or food prices going up, are just products of my mind. Did not know that...

[truthisfreedom]

4. Major export boom? I'm part of that, and I can tell you why... the dollar is worthless.

I'm very lucky I export to Europe and buy parts from Taiwan. My brother imports from Europe and he's had to raise his prices drastically.

[truthisfreedom]

6. Why does McBlame's advisor Phil Gramm hate Americans?

[jenmito]

7. I don't know-but if McCain doesn't fire him, I guess McCain feels the same way.

:)

[jenmito]

8. YES! Obama just mentioned all of these comments-and the audience all booed-and THEN

he said, "America already has one Dr. Phil. Our economy is in REAL trouble, and it isn't 'whining' to want our govt. to step in and give them some relief." (paraphrased)

[annabanana]

13. The audience jumped up and cheered! It was pretty funny. . n/t

[jenmito]

16. It was great!

:D

[grantcart]

9. just made a big point of it in today's speech

"America already has one Dr Phil".


we are in a mental recession etc


now on MSNBC

[jenmito]

11. I saw! I'm watching it on cnn.com since they always break away from these things on tv.

He's saying everything I hoped he would!

[mikiturner]

10. Obama is going after him big time

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/live-campaign-coverage

[jenmito]

14. I've been watching. Thanks!

:hi:

[skooooo]

12. Are there any videos of this yet????

[jenmito]

15. Just live streaming video so far

on www.cnn.com/live

[rndmprsn]

17. K&R...this whiner wants to wallop gramm and mcclame!

[jenmito]

18. Thanks, rndmprsn. So do I!

[Disturbed]

20. "Phil Gramm, another loathsome, Texas asshole."

Crooks and Liars » Breaking: McCain Campaign General Co-Chair At ...


Phil Gramm, another loathsome, Texas asshole. What a scourge these humanoids are. Quote This Comment. May 27th, 2008 at 6:52 PM - PDT. 25. kerplunk Says: ...


http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/05/27/breaking-mccain-campaign-general-co-chair-at-heart-of-foreclosure-crisis/

[Hepburn]

19. That is just not fair...

...whine, whine, whine...pout, pout, pout...

Heya, Jen! :evilgrin: