I'm a college professor, but I grew up dirt poor in Steubenville, Ohio. The fact that I got to where I am today is a miracle. I must say I am incredibly offended by the characterization of poor people in this thread as lazy. You people seem to be very good at judging poor people, but you know nothing about how they live or what they're like. My dad died at 47 years of age from miner's lung. My mother worked as a cleaning lady to support six kids. And she wasn't an exception, she was typical. There were many poor people in Steubenville. You don't think about going to college. You are not surrounded by good role models. You grow up looking forward to a life of either hard physical labor or crime.

So go ahead, put other people down (people you obviously know nothing about) and pat yourself on the back about what a terrific person you are. I guess it's rather fulfilling to be ignorant. There's a lot of it in this country.

And BTW, how many of those homes does McCain own through his own "hard work?" And how many are because he had a wife who inherited a fortune (real "hard work" there, eh?)

Originally posted by ClintK
And BTW, how many of those homes does McCain own through his own "hard work?" And how many are because he had a wife who inherited a fortune (real "hard work" there, eh?)

Somebody down the line earned that money. Should we fault your kids someday when they inherit the money you accumulated through your hard work?

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Hah hah..I just watched the new video and that is awesome. Good for barack on this brilliant new ad. I mean if he doesn't even bother to take time to learn how to count to seven, how can he lead our Nation.

John McCain...Can we afford to let him move into the white house...Classic!!!



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As much as it may be kindof a cheap shot - I must agree - it is a clever ad and it does appeal to my emotions.

I have had two houses forclose on my street in the last year.

The economy DOES matter - even if it's just the perception that it will be better under Obama - perception does affect reality.

Of course voting for either party is a sure way to destruction - but I won't argue voting for McCain won't just accelerate that process.

Originally posted by Benevolent Heretic


Love the new Obama ad! BTW, Obama paid off his student loans with his book sales in 2005. They had a mortgage. They know what it's like.

And when he couldn't come up with the whole $2 million for his mansion, a convicted felon picked up the tab. Now I know why his wife hasn't been very proud for all these years. Change? Hope? Nope!

Both candidates are wealthy.

Chances are they both own homes that they don't live in....investments or rentals. The numbers probably fluctuate.

A better question would be how many homes do they actually use as homes.

lol I know he has one right around the corner from me in a condo high rise of sorts, don't think he goes there much, but I know he does because I know one of his neighbors and he complains about having to go up in the elevator with the secret service because they are so unfriendly and aren't allowed to talk to anyone.