The libertarian apologetics fall wildly short of providing any convincing explanation for what went wrong. The argument as a whole is reminiscent of wearying dorm-room debates that took place circa 1989 about whether the fall of the Soviet bloc demonstrated the failure of communism. Academic Marxists were never going to be convinced that anything that happened in the real world could invalidate their belief system. Utopians of the right, libertarians are just as convinced that their ideas have yet to be tried, and that they would work beautifully if we could only just have a do-over of human history. Like all true ideologues, they find a way to interpret mounting evidence of error as proof that they were right all along.

by joebridges[Oct 20, 2008 10:07:16 PM]

What a bunch of c*ap. Another sympathy move by Omamma to garner votes. Next there’ll be a mock funeral for “grandma” a day or two before the election. The old biddy’s probably been dead for years.

by danfromva8271 Virginia [Oct 20, 2008 9:11:34 PM]

Well isn’t this convenient. I guess his grandmother is suddenly useful again once he starts slipping in the polls. 

by bobbyutvolArkansas[Oct 20, 2008 10:24:37 PM]

MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE.POLITICAL PLOY… THIS IS THE SAME GRANDMOTHER HE SPENT LESS THAN AN HOUR WITH ON VACATION.. THE SAME ONE HIS WIFE AND KIDS DID NOT EVEN GO AND SEE. YO LIBERALS WILL STOP AT NOTHING OBAMA YOU ARE SUCH A PHONEY… I DONT BELEIVE ANYTHING YOU SAY OBAMA.. YOU HAVE LIED ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE WHY BELEIVE YOU NOW PHONEY

by evan6402 Massachusetts [Oct 20, 2008 9:12:16 PM]

I hope he has time to stop by to find his authentic birth certificate. 

by obamabidenladenNew York[Oct 20, 2008 10:47:25 PM]

So much for “A President cannot put his duties on hold and must be able to multi-task as situations arise”…….what a complete BAFOON!! MCCAIN/PALIN’08

by opinionMinnesota[Oct 20, 2008 9:59:26 PM]

She suffering badly and may be her last days because of her daughter had made a ’666′

by oscar[Oct 20, 2008 9:53:51 PM]

Obama is such a loser it is hard to feel anything but distain for him and his. He “divorced” his mother and her parents for a long time. It has been only lately that it is to his benefit to act like his gives a s$%^&t about any of the white family. Wonder where old Michelle is? Last I heard she was lunching on Lobster and chugging champagne while her husband was listening to poor people beg for money. Sick. just plain sick.

by vici57 [Oct 20, 2008 9:36:53 PM]

If his grandmother is sick, I pray she will recover quickly. However, I can’t help but wonder if this sudden trip to Hawaii has anything to do with a lawsuit that was filed today in Honolulu, Hawaii by Andy Martin requesting his birth certificate. It does seem odd that all of a sudden he is making a trip to Hawaii. 

by aynes54Texas[Oct 20, 2008 10:11:39 PM]

If Obama’s grandmother is truly sick I pray for her to recover but for those who are looking down their self righteous noses in disdain at suspicion over Obama’s visit to Hawaii, need to look at the facts. Take your rose colored glasses off and ask if she truly is that ill, why not get on his private jet tonight??? I would and so would you….Secondly, ask yourself why his wife Michelle is not going. Come on….Thirdly, why not take the great grandkids???? That would be the “normal”thing to do but then Obama doesn’t do things normally, does he???? I am very interested in this suit in Hawaii and it seems very suspicious that he is going THIS week….You see, when you lie and cover up you always have to watch your back or as the good Book states; Be sure your sins will find you out…. Lastly, can’t recall hearing anything about his grandmother since he has been on the campaign trail.If she was sick, wouldn’t we have heard something??? If she is truly sick, I pray for her to recover…..But…..

by jamal [Oct 20, 2008 9:32:32 PM]

“Typical white women”…always getting sick when it’s convenient. 

by danfromva8271 Virginia [Oct 20, 2008 9:31:38 PM]

Hey jpaul211, call it yucky and immature if you want, I don’t believe there is ANYTHING that Obama does that ISN’T politically motivated. This is the same woman he found convenient to publicly humiliate and call a racist when he deemed necessary. This is a carefully calculated ploy to soften his public image in light of recent events. I really hope I’m wrong, but there isn’t anything I know about this man which would lead me to believe otherwise. I stand by my comment, I think its right on the mark. 

by junglejim123 [Oct 20, 2008 9:27:24 PM]

Is this the White Grandmother that he trashed in his books ? Then he praises his dead beat Black Fathr who deserted him and knocked up 3 other women. Gotta spread that seed Barry Sr said !!! Get lost Obama – we can see right thru You !!!!! 

by moonvine [Oct 20, 2008 9:25:40 PM]

And we care why?????????????/ Maybe he will stay there. 

by mpniea North Carolina [Oct 20, 2008 9:23:21 PM]

Ah, so the anti-Christ has relatives still breathing…or maybe he is just renewing judicial efforts to block any and all information about his past from reaching the public.

As a matter of personal conviction, and without pretending to discuss the details or formulate the system, I feel that we shall ultimately have to consider the adoption of some such scheme as that of a progressive tax on all fortunes…

and how about…

“He’s neither-nor,” said Ricky Thompson, a pipe fitter who works at a factory north of Mobile, while standing in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store just north of here. “He’s other. It’s in the Bible. Come as one. Don’t create other breeds.”