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John McCain and Republican Presidential candidate have been accused of inciting dangerous hatred in their campaign against opponent Barack Obama.

McCain has been forced to try and tone down his supporters at his rallies as they increasingly shout out "terrorist", "liar" and even "kill him" when Obama is mentioned.

"He's a decent family man (and) citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign's all about," McCain said at the town-hall meeting in Lakeville, Minnesota.

The plea, which seems to undercut the thrust of his aggressively negative ad campaign, drew boos from the crowd but appreciative recognition from Obama.

Critics say the seething anger seen at McCain rallies has been whipped up by campaign ads which have accused the Democrat of associating with terrorists.

Civil rights campaigner John Lewis today said McCain and Palin were "sowing the seeds of hatred and division" with their incendiary rhetoric against Obama.

"As public figures with the power to influence and persuade, Senator McCain and (Alaska) Governor Palin are playing with fire, and if they are not careful, that fire will consume us all," Lewis said in a statement on Politico.com

McCain has also been forced to sack a prominent Virginia Republican figure after he wrote a newspaper column mocking a potential Barack Obama administration.

MCCain spokesman Bobby May was dropped from his job as McCain's Buchanan County campaign chairman for writing that Obama would paint the whitehouse black and hire rapper Ludacris to rewrite the national anthem.
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107 responses // McCain, Palin accused of inciting hatred

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    Here it is in a nutshell...

    Scream and yells hail from their crowds...

    “Kill him!”
    “Terrorist!”

    Yet no from the podium says a word to pacify the hatred, the evil that is spewed!

    They offer the use of wireless microphones to the hateful crowds- "tell us how you feel!"

    They smile they welcome such disgust such loathing! They thrive on it!

    Are these leaders of the free world? Are these intelligent and benevolent people that we want our children to follow and learn from? They act like political harlots, would be Christians that are no where
    near what I as a Christian would acknowledge as Christian!

    “Kill him”
    Their eyes light up, their teeth grind and then sparkle!

    Look up the word “fascist”- you will find their definition there!

    rubykey
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    Improper, derogatory comments at any rally, ESPECIALLY a Presidential one should be immediately condemned! We may have our differences and that is our right, but where’s the decency? Screaming “Kill him!” is 100% unacceptable and the McCain camp should put an end to that kind of behavior!

    austndiva
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    Watch the geriatric crowd eat it up and so much it makes even John McCain uncomfortable.

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    Headline: Pot Calls Kettle Black

    SamWoodward
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    It's his biggest base, the ignorant, hateful people who some have realized they have been wrong all along and just like the spoiled brats they are they want too embrace the idea that their continued hatred is the right thing too do. Wounded animals backed into a corner.

    kennymotown
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    PHILADELPHIA (CNN) – Although many Philadelphia Flyers fans cheered and clapped as Sarah Palin took to the ice at the Wachovia Center on Saturday night to drop the ceremonial puck kicking off this town's NHL season, their warm reception was no match for the 90 seconds of sustained booing that rumbled through the arena, drowning out most of the cheers in support of the Republican vice presidential nominee.

    As Palin stepped onto the ice before a capacity crowd to drop the puck, joined by her daughters Willow and Piper, the arena's jumbotron flashed a futile message to the thousands of notoriously harsh Philadelphia sports fans in attendance.

    "Flyers fans, show Philadelphia's class and welcome America's #1 hockey mom, Sarah Palin," the massive electronic message board pleaded, to little effect. Booing quickly erupted when the smiling candidate emerged from a tunnel leading onto the ice, muffling the applause of any Palin supporters in the crowd.

    Some in the audience simply gave her a thumbs down gesture. Others called her names.

    Palin spent about a minute and a half on center ice, posing for pictures with Flyers captain Mike Richards and New York Rangers assistant captain Scotty Gomez, an Alaska native. The crowd commotion was sustained for her entire time in the rink.

    Picasso9000
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    Palin is inciting most of this hatred, there are several recent speeches where she is constantly referring to Obama as a terrorists or "pal'n around with terrorists." we should be pointing our finger at her and what judgment she displays making accusations like that.

    NickLip
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    Gotta love the five minute hate.

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    yonie
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    Is this what good christians(palin) do? Incite hatred and lie. Im confused.

    sil
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    OH my gosh. This is so ridiculous. It's 2008 and people are still this ignorant? Republicans acting like children? Anyone who says those horrible things should not be able to vote and should be arrested. You revoke your right to vote when you do things that are inappropriate at conservative presidential rallies. Or at least that's what I think should be done. McCain needs to get his "people" under control. If he can't even control his supporters, How is he supposed to control our country?

    5thElement
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    Trav...I support you in this and all your efforts! Maybe Sarah Palin should quit listening to the Sean Hannity Show, and putting a mouth to his bigoted crap.

    Not saying she doesn't believe it, just saying, when Sean Hannity drinks water can Palin still talk? In that regard, if Sean Hannity drinks water can Karl Rove still talk?

    There's a vicious cycle for you!

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    They definitely played off of people's hates, fears, and racism, but I don't think they intended for people to actually shout out overt hate in public, they expected people to hide it like civilized racists.

    flyingkick
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    Trav, I also support you on pointing out this senseless bigotry!

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    McCain is starting to show some class but Palin is staying true to form.

    eldamon
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    This is just republicans doing what they do best -- inciting hatred of anyone different than they are and who doesn't agree with their ridiculous views.

    The way that John McCain has carried himself in regard to inciting these people is a disgrace.

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    Articles on current that talk about McCain and Palin insight hatred......so not only should you be mad at them for what you think they're doing but mad at yourself for posting this as well as contributing to such hatred.

    And the fact that people think Obama likers are better is funnier than SNL ever will be.

    J_Jammer
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    Its true, but its not all for the right reasons, some people disagree with with on a lot of points, because they believe that is not true, therefore they hate them..people who just hate them...critcize them in a lot of ways..the chain of hate will continue, until 2012..then, hopefully everyone will probably forget..or at least calm down..

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    They scare me! This is a lethal ticket!!

    The McCain campaign is embarrasingly unethical and dishonest. To think a man who at one time was ruined, hurt, and violated by the same tactics used on him. Rove and other campaign managers blasted McCains reputation and he has chosen to sell his soul. Although he has an opportunity to create education on smear campaigns, PTSD, benefits, and dishonesty, he chooses to sell out. Palin told America during the debates she will not follow directions at the debate but will gladly follow her own rules. How can we trust her to follow the rules in our Administration? How can we trust she will do the honorable thing for America when she defies rules and ethics? Between Palin and McCane, they are on a road to the depths of depression. Wake up America! Our allies hate us; we represent dishonor and a superficial philosophy.
    Point out McCanes actual vote against the VETS. He could have educated people on PTSD and the high rate of suicide among them. Instead, he chooses to sell out and vote against them. He suffered; so why can't he turn that pain into something valuable by helping and educating others? He made his choice. How many people have been injured in war? Their children? Guilt from suicides? Children watching their parents change? He sold out.
    McCane is inciting hatred, division, anger, and prejudice, remeniscent of the 60's. He is bringing us back to a time of racial divide and ignorant prejudice. He is bringing our country to a point so many of us fought to repair. He sold his soul and will leave many victims in his trail. He is clearly putting himself before country and integrity

    ltruhan
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    They are beyond inciting hatred. They are bringing the world to a time of deep prejudice, uncertainty, and fear. They are creating political aggression and unhealthy divide. Why don't the low information voters see the facts? Why do people vote for the two candidates who are capable of inciting riots and violence?

    ltruhan
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    If Benito Mussolini were still alive, he would have some new friends in Sarah Palin and John McCain.

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    johnthom
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    I dislike McCain. I'll admit it. I think he is a liar and a criminal. He is also a terrible hypocrite. Anyway, I could go on all day but I have to say watching the clip above I give the guy credit for handling this in a classy manner and he deserves compliments for his behavior.

    As for the behavior of the racist morons in the crowd. What do you expect from these people, really?

    They are not smart. The likely have no reliable info on the issues. They probably genuinely believe that Obama is Muslim and that that should matter.

    They probably believe there are WMDs in Iraq.

    They probably believe Palin is qualified.

    In short they are idiots and you can't expect much from idiots.

    iloveravi
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    Too many Americans are like sheep. They will think what they are told to think without any rational as to why they think so. Fear is the fodder for this type of hate and prejudice and mob chaos. This is exactly how both McCain and Palin incite these "sheep". What is even more shaming and appalling is their lack of accountability as in essence their response people will do what people will do and think what they think. But we all know that the number of people who think for themselves is few and far between as to do so takes ownership and accountability. Truth the vast think as they are told because then, as with their leaders, do not have to take ownership nor be accountable for the outcome. McCain has been in office for 26yrs and yet blames today for today. Palin on the other hand proves my point as she takes no ownership for how she has governed and only believes in accountability when it serves her interest. Research McCains origins politically I think you will be suprised with whom his associates were in beginning his career in politics. Palin ... well what else is there to say.

    knowurfacts
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    It seems like an act of final desperation.

    joshuaheller
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    I genuinely respect McCain because of his previous record, but Palin needs to be rounded in. I've heard what she's been saying at these rallies and although it may seem harmless, her words are igniting a dangerous issue among some Americans. McCain, sorry to say, is not going to be the next president of the USA. They seem to be grasping at straws and using whatever material they can to start up controversy against Obama.

    lpark
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    Woman: His Not
    McCain: No Ma'am
    Woman: No
    McCain: No Ma'am

    HA! HA! HA!

    tanyetta
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