McCain's voice in PA message causes concerns to fly at airport
By Bill Scanlon, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Published May 6, 2008 at 9:48 a.m.
Updated May 6, 2008 at 10:43 p.m.
John McCain's voice-over is among 30 to 40 taped voices.
The voice of U.S. Sen. John McCain greets passengers at Pitkin County Airport, warning them about new security regulations and asking them to enjoy their stay in the mountain paradise of Aspen.
But not, likely, for long.
McCain, the presumed GOP nominee for president, was recruited about a year ago as part of a campaign to use the voices of celebrities and average Joes to make the airport's public-address announcements, Pitkin County community relations director Pat Bingham said.
Someone complained about the voice-over perhaps giving McCain an edge in November's election.
"My druthers are to pull it off," Bingham said. "I don't want to tip the scales of this election. We could take him off and then put him back on after November. The last thing we want to do is bother anybody."
Bingham said it was her idea to recruit locals and celebrities to make the PA announcements, some of which are required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
She said the idea was hatched last spring while the airport was closed to resurface the runway.
"I thought it would be fun to have different voices giving the messages," she said. "Maybe some locals, maybe some visiting celebrities, which we get a lot of."
She said Pitkin County Airport has about 30 or 40 of the taped voices, so there's no worry airport visitors will be lacking information if McCain is taken out of the rotation until November.
"They're not all serious," Bingham said of the taped announcements. "Some are just goofy or fun, like (Olympic snowboarder) Chris Klug saying 'I'll look for you on the slopes.' "
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May 6, 2008
10:03 a.m.
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Wildjavelina writes:
How ridiculous to think that hearing a voice might influence a vote. Maybe some vapid Aspen visitor is that stupid, but it's still a ridiculous notion.
May 6, 2008
10:10 a.m.
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Ztliano writes:
TAKE HIM OFF!!!!!!!!!! He offends me dearly.
May 6, 2008
10:19 a.m.
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DenverDan writes:
How ridiculous to think that hearing a voice might influence a vote. Sounds like "does he wear a flag pin on his coat". To me it seems like a Republican media thing to do.
May 6, 2008
10:23 a.m.
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bzmoon writes:
What a worthless complaint.
So does this mean Hilary has to stop posing with Amy Poeler from Saturday Night Live? Or that Obama has to stop sending people e-mail alerts?
Aspen is for the rich only anyway, so who cares.....
May 6, 2008
10:27 a.m.
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AC writes:
Maybe they could get Rev. Wright to record "Welcome to God-damned Aspen!!!"
May 6, 2008
10:27 a.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Mabey the flag pin wouldnt be an issue if he didnt have campain money from known terrorists! you know the two thinks make people wonder!
May 6, 2008
10:33 a.m.
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MaxInEnglewood writes:
Holekeeper, get over it.
May 6, 2008
11 a.m.
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holekeeper writes:
freethought and MaxInEnglewood,
There freethought there are 3 so far, and no I will not get over it all you dems blast GW and Mccain then when there are proven facts about you boy you will not even admit to it. I will not keep a HOLE ON IT I am going off facts here and I heve the right of free speech. not only do I take advantage of that right I fought for it so I will not be told what to say. so BITE ME
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Code Pink bills itself as a grassroots, women’s peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq. Members say they reject the Bush Administration’s fear-based politics that justify violence, instead calling for policies based on compassion and kindness.
That evidently includes compassion and kindness towards Islamic terrorists who murder Americans. The group actually gave $600,000 to help Iraqi terrorist in Fallujah fight U.S. military forces and its “counter-recruitment” campaign has harassed, vandalized and impeded U.S. military recruiters across the nation.
Obama was a director of the Woods Fund board from 1999 to Dec. 11, 2002, according to the Fund's website. According to tax filings, Obama received compensation of $6,000 per year for his service in 1999 and 2000.
Obama served on the Wood's Fund board alongside William C. Ayers, a member of the Weathermen terrorist group which sought to overthrow of the U.S. government and took responsibility for bombing the U.S. Capitol in 1971.
Ayers, who still serves on the Woods Fund board, contributed $200 to Obama's senatorial campaign fund and has served on panels with Obama at numerous public speaking engagements. Ayers admitted to involvement in the bombings of U.S. governmental buildings in the 1970s. He is a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
May 6, 2008
11:04 a.m.
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anteup writes:
What a joke. If a republican thought this would give McCain an advantage they wouldn't complain so it has to be a democrat doing the whining, so...if democrats think hearing a republicans voice doing a public service announcement will influence voters, they must think there is an awful lot of damn dumb democratic and independent voters out there. Or maybe the complainer is one sandwich short of a picnic, most likely.
May 6, 2008
11:05 a.m.
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Spencer writes:
Posted by AC on May 6, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe they could get Rev. Wright to record "Welcome to God-damned Aspen!!!"
Or maybe John Hagee and Rod Parsley. Of course they would condemn any gays to Hell and accuse Catholics of being in a cult.
May 6, 2008
11:31 a.m.
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DenverDan writes:
holekeeper you scare me..
May 6, 2008
11:38 a.m.
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holekeeper writes:
He worked with the guy, what do you do just pick the parts you want to read, and did you read the last paragraph they funded actual terrorists not just a anti war group. mabey try reading the whole paragraph
May 6, 2008
11:46 a.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Freethought, of course you dont, you are blinded, no 200 will not get him favore but these kind of people supporting him in any way should scare you. so put on you blinders and shove your head in the sand because your pretty boy is not so pretty.
May 6, 2008
11:52 a.m.
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Hager writes:
AC-I am a Dem. but I thought your post was pretty funny.
May 6, 2008
12:04 p.m.
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incorrect1 writes:
"If it bothers even a single soul ... the last thing we want to do is bother anybody." This statement is what chaps my hide. God forbid anybody should be "bothered". One person is "bothered" (i.e. "offended") by a Halloween Party in school, then shut it down for everyone. One person is "bothered" by a whiff of cigarette smoke, well then of course, we must ban smoking. One person is "bothered" that fast food joints have "trans fats" in their products, then make it so NO-ONE has a choice. It does not read in the Constitution: "Life, Liberty, and the Right Not To Be Bothered"!
May 6, 2008
12:42 p.m.
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danirobi writes:
Wow! People are complaining over a McCain's voice welcoming them to Aspen? Really is there nothing better going on, or are people really that dumb in Aspen? Get a life!
May 6, 2008
1:06 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
You are speaking of G. Gordan Libby.
Yep he went to jail during the Water Gate Scandle, and made some remarks about the ATF During Waco. He explained his comments. But did you see what he did before? Worked for the FBI, he was a DA, and had since become an actor and raido show personality. He was convicted of wire tapping during the water gate scandle. and his sentence was commuted by president Jimmy CarterA demo. So if he was so evil why did the opposing partys president commute his sentence?
You are trying too hard. Convivted Felon? Yes. Says dumb things? Yes. But when he was convicted he was following orders while at an appointed post in the White House. Not working to destroy america he was doing what he thought would help. Do I agree with him? No. but does this guy stack up to the three i mentioned earlier....not even close.
May 6, 2008
1:11 p.m.
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MaxInEnglewood writes:
Holekeeper, you bother me.
May 6, 2008
1:13 p.m.
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AC writes:
Hagar: Me too, I'd vote for Obama if he's the nominee. Like you said, too funny not to be said!
May 6, 2008
1:18 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
OK lets go with the Keating 5 Mccain was found to have minimal involvment. the other 4 being Democrats none the less went on to 1 stayed in the senate until 1999, one was appointed to of all things board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation by the democratic god Bill Clinton. oh yea good come back.
DeConcini was appointed by President Bill Clinton in February, 1995 to the Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. [6]
As it happened, Cranston, who was nearly 80 years of age, had already decided not to run for re-election in 1992
Glenn did choose to run for re-election in 1992 and it was anticipated that he would have some difficulty winning a fourth term in the Senate. However, Glenn handily defeated Lieutenant Governor R. Michael DeWine for one more term in the Senate before retiring in 1999.
January 28, 2008 revisiting the scandal in addition to some other allegations of inappropriate behavior by McCain. Robert S. Bennett, whom McCain had hired to represent him in this matter, defended McCain's character and was one of many people who criticized the piece. Bennett, who was the special investigator during the Keating Five scandal that The Times revisited in the article, said that he fully investigated McCain back then and suggested to the Senate Ethics Committee to not pursue charges against McCain because of "no evidence against him."
May 6, 2008
1:20 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
I am glad I bother you max.....no comment has made me feel better.
May 6, 2008
1:32 p.m.
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MaxInEnglewood writes:
Holekeeper, you meant that in a condescending way I assume? Anything relevant you have to say immediately becomes insignificant becuase of your defecation of the English language. Your random use of punctuation, questionable grammar and half-assed spelling are my biggest problems with you. I have a tendency to not read your posts if they are longer than two sentences, because you tend to ramble on and spew incessant bull (like the one posted at 1:18pm). Its like having a pig read to you (hehe, one of the kiddies thought of that one). Have an awesome week everyone, and Holekeeper, take care.
May 6, 2008
1:39 p.m.
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Arwaso writes:
How ironic that he would be the voice they chose to remind people of airport security. Perhaps to satisfy McCain's fans, they should keep his voice on the loudspeaker but have him sing his song instead: "Bomb Iran Bomb bomb Iran". Then there would be no question as to what his intentions are when it comes to security concerns.
May 6, 2008
1:40 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Thank you max.
May 6, 2008
1:45 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Oh and by the way. If you have something to submit max feel free but I know all you like to do is insult people that have facts. I mean really all you have is het over it, you bug me, and then you hit on my spelling. oooohhhhhhh man do I feel bad, I am crying, that was the straw that will make me leave my wife and kids and go on a crime spree. You did it Max may the blood be on your hands!
May 6, 2008
1:58 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Sorry t-bone I know its some sort of insult on me and I am cool with that since youg uys get it from marinegrunt and the such every day. I try not to insult and i will admit when I am wrong. I am sorry if my grammer and spelling insult you smarter people. I am not going to stop though. I dont know you people and I dont really care what you think of me. I have my opinion and you have yours. you people really think you are better that everyone else and hence this makes you beleive that you should make the rules. A natural Democrat feeling. So please go on with the insults because I have debunked your posts, or you can make no arguement at all.
May 6, 2008
2:17 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
"Here come my insults, because you have debunked my posts,and I can make no argument at all. WHAT???"
What arguement have you made other that this?
"Oh, and by the way. If you have something to submit, Max, feel free, but I know (that) all (that) you like to do is insult people that have facts. I mean, really, all (that) you have is “(g)het over it”, “you bug me”, and then you hit on my spelling. (O)oooohhhhhhh man, do I feel bad, (?) I am crying, that was the straw (?) that will make me leave my wife and kids and go on a crime spree. You did it, Max, may the blood be on your hands!"
"A natural Democrat feeling. WHAT??? "
Since you all want bigger government and to rule everyones life without the freedom of personal choice.
"Perhaps you should be the holeshutter!"
And that last one brings me back to point 1.
Thank you again for proving to me that when you get shut down you revert to insults.
I am crying again.
May 6, 2008
2:35 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
keep them comming, I never claimed to have all of the anwsers.I try not to write unless i have some knowledge of the topic. I dont write about Tabor, or the frozen Mill Leves. I havent written on the guy who got hit on I25. I have looked these things up and beleive in them. But, yet again Freethought you wont stop insulting long enought to read. I left you alone when you said you didnt beleive me. I was fine with that. I have not once insulted you. I admit I dont know everything about Mccain, But I like him more then the other 2. If you like Obama then I wish you the best, but tell me freethought, who did I insult in here? When somebody came at me with an argument did I call them a lier and tell them to shou thier hole. No I threaded with them. If you would like to discuss this more or have some facts I would like to read them. If you feel like insulting me some more feel free. I would rather talk facts though. It is up to you. I mean hell I have seen some really strong arguments aginst Tabor that have me thinking about it. I am willing to change I just need facts. The more I am insulted the more I want to close my mind to anything you say.
May 6, 2008
2:44 p.m.
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MaxInEnglewood writes:
Holekeeper, I tried to stay away from RMN for awhile, but your last comment wheeled me back in. What is this "shut down" you speak of and where do you get the notion that all I do is insult others? Its very rare to find a comment from MaxInEnglewood in the RMN and the few times I actually do comment, its definitely related to the article. I chose to "attack" you today because its frustrating reading an article about one topic, then reading comments about a completely different subject- what does Barack Obama not wearing a flag pin have to do with an Aspen airport not wanting John McCain's voice anymore? It's people like you that get these forums heated and off on an unnecessary tangent, which in turn, prevents the people that actaully have something relevant to say from being heard. Unfortunately, you are entitled to your own opinion, you are right about that, but it always helps when your opinion actually fits the area of the situation.
May 6, 2008
3:18 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Max I was talking to freethought. sorry. I was not trying to pull you back in. I was not the one who started this side of the thread it was DenverDan at 1019am. I then came back with a qiuck point about how I felt then freethought asked for the names so I gave it to her/him. sorry to drag you back in I was not trying to.
May 6, 2008
3:26 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Freethought ,
I feel like you insulted me. I am not scared, as I have pointed out before I would rather discuss facts.
"Oh, I concede to the literate man with all the answers. All knowing "hole" is the first to tell you how wrong you are, but the last one to have anyone agree with him. If this is the indication as to the rest of Americans, then I can't wait for President Obama. Well, shut my hole!"
To me this is an insult.
May 6, 2008
3:39 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
You are welcome. Can we say we agree to disagree on this one and let it go?
May 6, 2008
3:54 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
Big_D,
First I am going off reports I have read. if something later comes out from the FBI then I might change my mind, but I will not speculate. If these 5 did so bad why did President Clinton appoint one of the members as Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation I bet he had a look at those FBI files you are hooked on. Robert S. Bennett was the special Investigator in this matter and also had a look at these FBI files, but decided to defend Mccain. This tells me that the FBI files have nothing in them that would harm Mccain in any way.
May 6, 2008
4:31 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
I agree with that point. I think any change will be for the better. and I agree again open the files. Finally no fighting I agree with you 100%
May 6, 2008
8:39 p.m.
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GregoryB writes:
Those Left Wing Aspenites ALWAYS have to find somethint to whine about... it's the nature of all bleeding hearts.
May 7, 2008
7:50 a.m.
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mytwosense writes:
AC: "Maybe they could get Rev. Wright to record "Welcome to God-damned Aspen!!!"
--Cracks up--
I'm a lib who actually thought some of what Wright said was the truth, but that is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh, AC!
May 7, 2008
7:54 a.m.
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mytwosense writes:
Ease up on holekeeper. He/she is a good egg, just has different opinions and they usually aren't expressed in an insulting manner. Refreshing for this forum.
That being said, holekeeper - where is your source for that bit about Code Pink contributing money to terrorists in Iraq?
May 7, 2008
12:33 p.m.
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holekeeper writes:
mytwosense here are 3
www.judicialwatch.org/blog/group-funds-terrorism-gives-obama-money - 23k -
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-n...
http://socialize.morningstar.com/NewS...
May 7, 2008
1:18 p.m.
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beentheredonethat writes:
If ANYBODY'S vote really counted, this would maybe be justified, but since the electronic counting of the votes can be rigged with a program that no one has access to and no county clerk can examine and certify, we are all just being distracted and entertained by this sort of "discussion" while the election is being held behind other closed doors. There will never be another straight, clean, unrigged Presidential election in this country because the software will always be secret and can be programmed to load the ballot box...