(Swaying the important ground-and-pound voter block.)
Former UFC champ Matt Hughes received the prestigious Yale Chubb Fellow this week, which he described as, “just an award for being who you are and standing up for what you believe is right.” That’s one way of putting it, though it wouldn’t explain why Queen Latifah has yet to receive the award.
A slightly different description comes from Time magazine — “the prestigious fellowship was endowed by Insurance Executive Hendon Chubb (’95) to encourage student interest in public affairs” — but then that doesn’t explain why Hughes got it. Other recipients include Harry Truman, Jesse Jackson, Maya Angelou, and Adlai Stevenson. How Hughes fits in there, I have absolutely no clue.
Anyway, they brought him to Yale and gave him some money, which he then gave to the Rancho 3M Christian orphanage, so something good came out of it.
Hughes also discusses the presidential election in his recent blog entry. We already knew he was voting for John McCain, but here he takes some time to explain why, perhaps to sway those mythical undecided voters we keep hearing about. After the jump, the political endorsement that could turn the tide of the election.
I’ve been asked a lot about this election and I’ve decided to go ahead and answer. I vote this way for my kids just as much as myself. First I think experience is an important factor. McCain has plenty, with over 20 years of experience as a Senator. Senator Obama has been there for around 4 years, but you have to subtract a year because he’s spent that running for the Presidency. One thing I dislike about Obama is he’s never shown that he loves this country. Whether it’s not putting his hand over his heart when he says the Pledge of Allegiance, or his wife’s comment about this being the first time she’s been proud of her country (when her husband was nominated as the Democrat candidate).
This is also going to be a big election because this President could get to pick three Supreme Court justices. I’m pro-life, against gay marriages, pro-gun and I want to keep our borders tight and I am in support of the war. I would not withdraw right now, I think we are well on our way towards what we wanted to do over there. I was told that these are not things that should determine the Presidency. I totally disagree. With the President going to nominate maybe three justices, I think it is a huge factor in this election. Another thing, I want the President to be a good role model, Senator McCain always addresses Barack Obama as Mr. or Senator Obama [ed. note: really?]. Barack always addresses Mr. McCain as John McCain. I like the respect value that Mr. McCain always shows. I dislike that Barack seems to show no respect for Mr. McCain. Barack not putting his hand over his heart during the Pledge also falls under the respect factor.
If Obama’s tax plan is what I’ve heard it is, then if you make over $250,000 a year, he is going to take 65 cents for every dollar you make and redistribute that. I’m all for helping people who need help, what I dislike is the government giving money to people who just want to sit around and be lazy and would rather soak up taxpayers’ money instead of going out and getting a job. I think we have enough of that already and those people don’t need anymore help. I would rather choose for myself who my money goes to.
Of course, everybody knows that I’m a born-again Christian, I know the McCain/Palin ticket share my views a lot closer than Obama/Biden. I don’t know for sure whether McCain is a Christian or not, however I do know that he sacrificed years of his life defending our freedoms which include freedom of religion. So he has proven that he is willing to sacrifice of himself to protect our Constitutional rights.
I do agree with Biden when he said that, if Obama gets elected, then somebody will test him within 6 months. The whole world is looking at this election and all those countries out there that hate us and want to do harm to us are hoping that Obama gets elected.
I can look past the fact that McCain was against my sport. I’m not taking that personally, I’m doing what I think is best for my kids and my country.
So, I hope people go out and use their best judgement and not look at who they can relate to the most, but who is going to do the best job out there.
-matt
Feel free to use the comments section, or perhaps even the forums, to express your feelings on the matter. It’s what our forefathers intended.
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Comments
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:00
Oh my good he's a dumb douche! Oh, wait, he's always been - - my bad.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:04
Hughes is an idiot just like anyone else who votes for McCain. I can understand not voting for Obama, but then you better be voting for someone better than him, not an old moron and retarded hockey mom.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:07
lol.... oh Matt. Your going to vote for a candidate for the the president of the United States because he puts his hand over his heart before he recites the Pledge of Allegiance? Wowsers!!!! I bet you agree with that chick on the view too.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:09
What cracks me up is all this talk about sealing up our borders, when Georgie Bush himself signed into effect a movement that will, by 2018 I believe, combine Canada, U.S., and Mexico into basically one nation, with open borders. The US and Candadian dollar, along with the Mexican Peso, will all be disposed of, in favor of the new currency, the Amero. It's called the Amercian Union (similar to the European Union) and it's the next step into eventually incorporating South America, then eventually the world. One goverment, one power, and it is absolute power. So, yeah, let's all be idiots and throw money away sealing up our borders. And don't forget, George Bush, the genius that spouts this nonsense about securing our borders, is the President that signed this into effect, and kicked it all off.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:09
Man, if Obama wins, and then Serra beats Hughes (both of which should happen) then November 08-April 09 will be the best 6 months ever.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:10
MCcain shows more respect than Obama!? The guy spends more time trying to smear Obama than talking about his own policies. What fucking rock is Hughes living under.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:12
Well, assuming I beat GSP too...which might be harder than Obama and Serra winning put together, but if I do, I pledge, as your new welterweight and lightweight champion, to lick his blood off my gloves.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:12
Defend the constitution? He voted YES for the Patriot act and wiretapping. But thats for defeating terrorist and defending our freedom and constitution...right...
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:13
Oh yeah, by the way, McCain can't fix this country, and Obama can't either. Whoever is elected Pres, I feel sorry for. We're fucked. I'm gonna go live in the woods for the next 10 or 15 years til all this shit blows over.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:15
Matt has a right to an opinion, but all that "he hasn't proven he loves this country" talk is bullshit. And anyone who thinks the war in Iraq has been successful ought not to have their political opinions taken too seriously.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:21
eveyone hates mccain,except the people who actually have a brain in their head and aren't completly maninulated by the media and cock sucking celebs. I'm glad to hear one person out there in the spotlight that is still real.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:22
Cap'n, I presume you're talking about NAFTA. Clinton was the one who signed the NAFTA agreement, but Bush et al have been firmly in support of it, and have expanded the agreement in a number of ways. However, your depiction of it is misleading - it's primarily a free trade agreement. The comparison with the EU is wrong. They went much further with the EU than they have done with NAFTA.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:23
Matt Hughes talking about politics is like if Bill Clinton was talking about MMA. Would anyone take him seriously? It's just another opinion....and right away in the first paragraph he proves some ignorance. Anyone who did research on the hand over heart thing would discover that it WAS NOT THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE. It was the Star Spangled Banner, and only some people I know put their hands over their hearts for that. I don't care who people vote for....but at least let it be on the issues. Stick to fighting Matt....oh wait.....you are washed up and horrible now.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:32
i cant believe i actually agree with Matt Hughes on something... lol Obama = Fail Machine
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:37
Matt Hughes is using some retarded math too. Barack has been on the campaign trail for 2 years now, not one. It's cool to have an opinion, but at least base your ideas on some accurate facts and information.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:42
He'll never win another fight other than against Serra.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:46
When he was a TUF coach we really got to see the douche bag side of him....this just confirms that he's retarded and a douche bag. Wow just re-reading my statement makes me feel sorry for retarded people.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:48
Oh no Kissenger, Cap'n is in full conspiracy mode. Dude, I think you may have accidentally hit the "crazy lock" button on your keyboard. "Amero", good one man. What's next? I know, how about a big "WAKE UUUPP SHEEEEPLE!!!!" Mat Hughes is hilarious. I love how he dissects Obama's Tax plan. "from what I've heard...". How about actually looking into the plan dude? And he is going to base his vote on an imaginary "respect factor" but doesn't even care enough about his kids to actually research the candidates, outside of the right wing blogosphere. Man, the right has done a good job of creating this mistrust of the scary "MSM" in their base. I mean they really don't/won't believe anything unless it comes from a Limbaugh approved source. Keep em stupid and the Hughes' of the world will continue to ignorantly giving them their vote.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 09:48
As my grandpapy once said: "This country is going to shit"
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:00
So you are willing Matt to vote for someone who is totally opposed to everything you have done with your life and every achievement you have evr made because quiet frankly you are a racist bastard! You are the type of american who is responsible for the world hating americans! You red neck bigot! Go play with your gun prick!
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:02
Fucking Fags. Plain and simple. its a slipery slope the further left you go. whats next? NAMBLA becomes a nationally recognized organization. gets their "right" to molest children? be recognized as a married couple with their child parteners? Or people start marying dogs? or how about trees? its their right, right? how far do you want to go?
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:02
I guess Matt didn't watch the debates, I seem to recall McCain calling Barack "that one", no MR. or nothing. Since Matt loves this war, why doesn't he enlist, go fight for a miserable piece of sand. And since when have war loving Republicans ever been afraid of a challenge, didn't Bush say "Bring it on". Sure Barack might be challenged but I am not afraid of a fight. Wow, a 65% tax bracket, where is this tool getting his info. I don't know how much defending McCain did inside his cage.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:03
Anyone voting or considering voting for Obama should google berg v obama. Not sure if that berg is completely accurate but basically he is suing Obama and DNC claiming Obama is not a citizen of the US. Basically he wants Obama to produce a birth certificate and Obama refuses to. Check it out and make your mind up but don't vote blindly.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:03
"the Right" "the Left". Election '08: Same Shit, Different Assholes. A black supremacist muslim and white face man vs a walking corpse and his bride, neither of which will impose any sort of authority over the special interest groups and lobbyists that govern them. Fuck them both, but especially that donkey faced asshole obama and his shrieking bitch of a brood sow wife.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:05
How the shit is marriage any different from the fags and their "unions" anyway? I wonder if I'd whine that much too if I had another man's cock in my mouth and ass on a regular basis.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:09
Wow, I'm very impressed by the some of the readers of this blog. In fact, so impressed that I've decided to waste my time to type up this comment to complement you guys. Being a big mma fan myself, I'm ecstatic to read of the progressive thoughts which have been promulgated here. Prior to today, I only though rednecks who love violence for no apparent reason went on these sites. Btw, what the hell is goin' on here. Matt Hughes is IGNORANT! How does he deserve a Yale fellowship? I'm 99.9% sure this is a prank someone has pulled on him. What do you guys think?
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:18
(I'm one of the people that instead of actually arguing something and expressing my opinion about the topic I'm just going to mess with the people who are actually trying to do that) Posting on a forum about your political view is the equivelant of putting a bumper sticker on your car, a sign on your lawn, or standing in a crowded room shouting your opinion at the top of your lungs while covering your ears. Any time you give your opinion without someone else being able to discuss it with you in a real productive manner, you're wasting your time. Stop putting bumper stickers on your car, find someone who disagrees with you but knows more then you about whatever it is your pushing, and argue with them about it. Maybe then you'll actually get a different perspective and grow as a person. Or just keep posting on forums like me and shout your opinion as loud as you can while covering your ears with your hands.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:23
For the record i think its kind of silly to be commenting about an election on the potato...but since we are, you will all see the epic fail obama is when he wins
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:37
I think most of you are too dense to know you should be embarassed by your comments. So, I'm embarassed for you - as an MMA fan, I'm embarassed that morons like you represent such a great sport. Perhaps I should cut you some slack; you've suffered too many kicks to the head maybe. If you mental minimalists want to vote for Obama, well, I guess it's still a free country for awhile...
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:43
Look, Hughes obviously has an opinion and the right to vote. I hate how in this county if someone doesn't politically agree with you, they are considered a moron. Politicians lie. Be it Obama or McCain that is voted in as the next President, there are already severe events in motion that were in motion before Bush 2, Clinton, Bush 1, Reagan, etc. Stop your whining and control what you can.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 10:49
Hughes says don't just vote for who you can relate too. His whole article was him relating more to Mcain in all of his views. Give me a break. Theres a real shock that some born again dumb farm boy red neck is pro gun is voting for Mcain. I hope Serra gives u a beatdown.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 11:12
@Kissenger No. Not NAFTA. The American Union. Go research it for yourself, and think for yourself, too, while your at it. Hell, Wiki it if you're too lazy. By the way, just because the media doesn't report on it and put it in your face, doesn't mean it's not happening. And it especially doesn't mean it's not going to affect you in a major way. "Et al" stop tryin to sound smart.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 11:15
@Babcock Do you think it's silly for CagePotato to report about someone's political views?
Thu, 10/30/08 - 11:27
I love born again Christians who are pro war, pro death penalty, and pro guns. Because I can just see Jesus, you know, totally supporting the Iraq war, killing people in the name of justice, and being all about shooting some shit up with lots of guns. Die in a hypocrite fire, you dumb, ignorant ogre.
Thu, 10/30/08 - 11:29
Why is it silly? Its a slow day in mma, why not get the political views of Matt Hughes? Nobody likes the dude, everyone thinks he's a redneck idiot, its good conversation. There are 34 comments so far, probably end at 75,it's a no brainer.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 12:43
I actually agree with Hughes here. Obama will spread the wealth to idiots / lazy people who dont work. America has been built by hard work, and the dems will try to take that away. Also, to you ignorants out there....McCain is fine with MMA now, he just (rightfully) thought it used to be too cruel. Had people like McCain not spoken out, MMA would not be anywhere near as big as it is today
Fri, 10/31/08 - 12:47
What the heck ... the cagepotato readership is mostly progressive liberals??!?! I thought I was the only one!!! But yeah - that woman from Alaska is fuck scary. Amazing how many people will vote for an ignorant woman in this election.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 12:54
Vote for CHANGE! CHANGE is what we need. CHANGE means Come Help A Nigger Get Elected! Obama Hussein Yo' Mama in '08!
Fri, 10/31/08 - 01:17
Matt Hughes is using his website and blog to actually connect with fans and be honest and actually write about his life and try to share a bit of himself with his fans. Everybody who is condemning him for his opinion on his own website is a moron, even if you do not agree you should respect somebody's opinion, especially on his own site.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 01:26
It looks like Hughes reads (and believes) those chain emails that my mom sends me. I'm guessing he formed all of his opinions on "from what I've heard." Seriously, a 65% tax bracket?!? They don't even take that much from lottery winnings. If Hughes watched even one of the debates, he would have heard that Obama plans to move the $250,000 and up bracket from 36% to 39%, just like it was under Clinton. Also, that extra 3% isn't being "given" to anybody. It's going to pay for the dumbass war, the dumbass debt, and the dumbass dept. of homeland security. Entitlements (social security, welfare, etc.) have been dwindling since the mid 90s because we can't afford them any more. If you have some time, check out our 2008 federal budget and look at our operating revenue and our expenditures. It might change the way you think about how our government works and how the president can affect spending. Sarah Palin is the most frightening presidential prospect (let's face it, McCain's old and a former POW which, understandably, knocks the life expectancy down) in our lifetime and maybe ever.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 01:43
Barack Obama is NOT and NEVER has been a Muslim! Get your facts straight you ignorant pricks... Suck my dick while your at it too. =D
Fri, 10/31/08 - 02:22
Matt Hughes and I had sex on the Octagon last week. Then Herb Dean and Big John McCarthy and Bruce Buffer showed up and we all bukkaked on Matt Hughes. Bruce Buffer screamed out Matt Hughes' name when he came and Matt Hughes got scared and ran away naked to church.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 02:26
yes he is
Fri, 10/31/08 - 02:45
I love how people like to deride Sarah Palin for her so-called lack of experience when she'll be "a heartbeat away from the presidency", yet they smugly avoid talking about the fact that if Obama wins, his heartbeat WILL be that of the president and he has absolutely no experience running anything other than endless campaigns for the next position he aspires to. The magic word "change" makes specifics unnecessary. If things are going bad, some think that what is needed is blank-check "change." But history shows any number of countries in crises worse than ours, where "change" turned problems into catastrophes. The public has been told very little about what this man with the wonderful rhetoric has actually done. What we know is enough to make us wonder about what we don't know. Or it ought to. For the true believers — which includes many in the media — it is just a question of whether you like him or not. When one thinks of all the men who have put their lives on the line in battle to defend and preserve this country, it is especially painful to think that there are people living in the safety and comfort of civilian life who cannot be bothered to find out the facts about candidates before voting to put the fate of this nation, and of generations yet to come, in the hands of someone chosen because they like his words or style
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:07
The fact that Hughes makes "Joe the Plumber" seem like Albert Einstein is further proof that it doesn't take a mental giant to distinguish character and integrity from... well, an unproven, ultra-liberal, socialistic pig who thinks he's phuckin' Robin Hood... a limp-wristed, pro-abortion, homo-loving elitist who...ahhh, forget it...I'm getting myself all worked up and suicidal again. B.O. for President! I don't give a crap. Question: Royce (in his prime) vs. GSP... discuss?
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:36
Are there still white people that drop the "N" bomb? Fuckin cowards..........
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:45
@potatohead - true post, except that Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave the money back to its rightful owners, whom it was stolen from in the first place. Very different from what we'll face in 09. @Jay Smith - there is, and will always be racism from idiots on both sides of the "color" spectrum. To forget that even for a second is to set yourself up for some serious disappointment.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:57
Sarah Palin likes the "pro-america" parts of American ... I guess those are where Matt Hughes comes from. @Nobama - that woman could'nt name a single supreme court decision outside of Roe vs. Wade. And that is shocking. The least she could have done is mentioned Board vs. Brown. I'm an independent and no fan boy of the Democractic party. But McCain seriously makes me wonder what the heck he was thinking by picking a VP like that. If there is no other woman in the Republican part with a smarter head on her shoulders than Palin then the conservatives are in real trouble. McCain isn't winning this election ... the republican party has made conservatism = dog poo. B.O. for President! (until he fucks up).
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:58
McCain likes dog poo!
Fri, 10/31/08 - 04:12
I would do Palin in the ass
Fri, 10/31/08 - 04:37
Okay, I'm not going to read all the quotation right now (even though I should -- but I am drunk). However, when you mention Jesse Jackson -- in whatever circumstances -- Matt Hughes deserves it much more. Why? Cause Jesse Jackson is a peice of shit. He's on my hitlist for sure.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 04:51
Suprise suprise.... Hughes is a republican redneck.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 05:04
Matt Hughes... Yet another bible thumping anallinguser...
Fri, 10/31/08 - 05:05
Bob Barr '08
Fri, 10/31/08 - 01:13
I cannot believe how many idiots are on this web site. Someone please tell me how you could elect somone as president who couldnt even get a job as a secret service agent because of his relations in the past. All you dumb fuckers that vote for Osama will be sorry! You have two resumes, forget about Republican and Democrat, pick the person best qualified for the job...John McCain
Fri, 10/31/08 - 01:22
This site is the worst site to discuss politics on. Hughes is clearly a stereotypical extreme-right-wing moron. He's anti liberty but yet talks about defending a consititution that defends free-will? I'm Pro-choice, I couldn't care less if homosexuals get married (I'm not a Christian/Catholic so it means jack shit to me) and my opinion on carrying guns is maybe irrelevant because i'm not American so...
Fri, 10/31/08 - 01:27
I love it what he says about the war: "I would not withdraw right now, I think we are well on our way towards what we wanted to do over there. " Would love it even more if he went on tell what the hell is it that they're actually WANT TO DO THERE? Also, the thing he said about being a role model...How is GUNS and WAR being a good example to your children?? It hurts my eyes to read what Mr. Hughes said. Goddamnit.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 02:33
@razzle 469: W can play the gaffe game all day - it means nothing. Barack Obama said there were 57 states of America - and still says he will enact a net spending cut, which is a bad joke... Joe Biden thinks Franklin D. Roosevelt "got on television" in 1929 and told people what we needed to do about the Great Depression - FDR was not president at that time, it was Hoover, and television had not been publicly introduced until 4 years later. Keep drinkin' that kool-aid. And again, I see you have conveniently avoided talking about Senator Obama's qualifications to be President, much less VP. I can't really blame you, since there are no such qualifications anywhere in the man's resume. Sarah Palin on the other hand, has been a mayor, a governor, negotiated the only international deal put together by any governor in the US by securing a NG pipeline with Canada and has over 85% positive opinion with her constituents in Alaska. Next you'll tell me they're just a bunch of ignorant rednecks up in Alaska, huh? (Weird how we're comparing the Dem nominee for President with the Repub nom for VP - first time in history for that - because people don't even want to begin to compare Obama with McCain lol)
Fri, 10/31/08 - 02:37
First sentence above should read "We can play the gaffe game all day". Although "W" does play a good gaffe game lol. @smmy: ask the Iraquis what we're "getting done over there". Or just read some damn news on the subject yourself. You must not be American - we know guns are good in the hands of law-abiding citizens, and war is sometimes necessary to protect things you love, like your country, kids, way of life, allies, etc. No one likes it - but running away from problems is no solution either.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 02:44
Election '08= Giant Douche or Turd Sandwich
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:47
".. I am in support of the war. I would not withdraw right now, I think we are well on our way towards what we wanted to do over there." And what exactly 'do we want to do "over-there" , and how in ANYWAY are we well on our way towards achievment of that goal?
Fri, 10/31/08 - 03:54
"I’m all for helping people who need help, what I dislike is the government giving money to people who just want to sit around and be lazy and would rather soak up taxpayers’ money instead of going out and getting a job. " I'm sorry for the double post, but this guy is a douche! Speaking as a 22 year old college student I find it very hard to pity not giving a tax break to those who are making in excess of 250,000 dollars a year. When was the last time he tried to get a 'real' job? It isn't easy to go out and hook a job right now in our current economic situation. SORRY 'Mr.' Hughes not everyone has the luxury you do.. Douche.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 04:46
OBAMA 08
Fri, 10/31/08 - 06:39
@ Nobama, whoa dude... at this point I'm going top warn everybody else that this is going to be a little on the lengthy side...No disrespect Nobama, but I am curious as to your age. Care to share (full disclosure, I'm 34 and Canadian). I ask because I want to understand just where it is you get some of your ideas from (like your talking-point-style, right-wing-blog-cut-and-paste Biden Gaffe examples). Anyway, back to your posts, exactly how does being a shitty military man and a POW for 5 years automatically make one qualified to be the president, or even form the basis from which one might launch that argument? In fact, it is understandable to think that the psychological damage question alone might actually make a torture victim uniquely unqualified for such a stressfull and pressire packed position. Or alternatively, just because the guy has been a senator for 20 odd years and Obama has done it for 4, means that McCain is the obvious choice? Ignore McCain's record of 90% agreement with Bush, the same bush who's failed economic policies effectively got the entire global economy to the point it's at today. Ignore their compared academic records, Obama - Harvard Law etc., McCain - Bottom of his graduating class (894 of 899) at the US Naval Academy (even if he's not that dumb, what does 5th from the bottom say about the guys character?). Ignore the fact that McCain has reversed his position on so many issues since he set his eyes on this desperate final run at the presidency that most moderates and independents that have followed his career can't decide whether to barf or burst out laughing. Read your own words Nobama, live them. I mean, you can feel free to stop comparing the Prez candidate to the Vice Prez candidate. I, and I'm sure at this point, most Americans, are comfortable comparing the ENTIRE Dem ticket to the ENTIRE Repub ticket. Sarah Palin is an idiot, plain and simple. There are so many things wrong with Sarah Palin as a VP choice (with the worst being what it says about McCain's decision making - even if you ignore the decision made, the process by which he apparently made it are really messed up for a guy trying to become the next "leader of the free world") it's hard to figure out where to start. Among many other "issues", this lady,or GWB: The Sequel, seems to have no intellectual curiosity whatsoever, she's got an almost unbelievably low knowledge level on current events for a sitting governor, and she can't even do an interview to save her life (unless it's with Sean Hannity). I mean, judging by what you have written here in this comments section alone, I can already tell that you are in all likelihood, much smarter than the Alaskan Governor (watch the debate with Biden again if you have any doubts). And yet, for some reason, you are willing to forgive all these facts, in order to keep your team in the White house for another 4 years, and then you have the audacity to talk about the rest of us "drinking the koolaid". "Hey Kettle, it's the Pot calling!!". Anyway, gotta run...
Fri, 10/31/08 - 06:49
Oh, and it's also nice to see that McCain had the Homophobe and Racist voting blocks all fired up and ready to go for Tuesday. It's going to be fun to watch. Although, I'm kinda' glad it's going to be from the sidelines at this point.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 07:04
Whoa! This forum has got to be the biggest collection of uninformed morons outside ACORN. I love it when Liberals offer political views - it reminds conservatives that lib voices should pretty much be ignored. Goodness, the collective liberal IQ here is somewhere near the number of wins Kimbo has.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 08:51
Red Moron..oops, baron... Why don't you post your stance and views on the subject instead of bashing the people who have put the time into typing legit opinions on Hughes' 'idea' of the election?
Fri, 10/31/08 - 09:35
OK nutjobs, how does raising capital gains and corporate taxes stimulate the economy? That creates jobs? Increases pay and benefits? Makes the cost of goods more affordable? Um, no that just plays the wealth envy game to the ignorant majority. What that does is increase the amount of money the government has to BUY your vote. When your company makes their cutbacks because you had to just stick it to those evil rich, dont worry, mommy will be there to take care of you. I am now completely sold that Joe Rogan has some truth in his views on Egypt. Stupid people are definitely out-fucking the smart ones (understandable though, you get a bigger welfare check with more babies). Don't worry Obama sheep, if you don't feel like waiting in line just text in your vote to Ryan Seacrest and we'll have your results....after the break Oh yeah, rich is now a family making 150k, not 250.
Fri, 10/31/08 - 10:26
I felt completely disappointed when I read Matt hughes is going to vote for McCain and Matt is in favour of war? Did I read well? oh my god... and he goes to church? Am I right? What does he go for if he doesn't understand a thing? So many punches on his head undoubtedly affected him. Matt, you should go back to school and start all over again with so many contradictions in your life!
Fri, 10/31/08 - 10:58
Obama made have had this a Harvard education but where did he place in his class? No one knows because he won't release his school records. Why you ask? I can only think of two reasons. 1) His papers were so radical that releasing them would kill any chance of his getting elected. 2) He went to school as a foreign (ie Kenyan or Indonesian) citizen. Also, what did he do with this great education. He became a community organizer. He is basically a higher level Al Sharpton. Not sure what a so called community organizer pays but he sure got a nice house out of it. People need to open their eyes.
Sat, 11/01/08 - 12:06
palin = fail
Sat, 11/01/08 - 12:18
@ Black IS a qualification, Because the Bush tax cuts and the last 8 years of economic stewardship has done wonders for the US, right? Now, those boys really know how to "stimulate the economy". Oh and there are way more stupid conservatives than stupid Liberals. It's a scientific fact. The birthrate of conservatives is also way higher than that of Liberals. Check the stats. So who is it that's "out-fucking" who in the US again? "Obama Sheep" come on man, really look in the mirror. Who's really the "sheep" here? @ Red Baron, Do you have any idea what ACORN actually does? Did you know that your guy McCain spoke at one of their rallys in 2006? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV9HX1Tjhyw But it's us "lib voices" that are the "uninformed' ones, the ones that "should pretty much be ignored", correct? Stick to MMA bud. I'm guessing there's probably a reason you didn't attempt to share your actual positions.
Sat, 11/01/08 - 01:55
@Cat Smasher, Sheep sounds about right, blame Bush for everything. Let us ignore the fact that the housing crisis started with Jimmy Carter and the Community Reinvestment Act. Let's ignore the fact that the Congress and the Senate actually make the vote and Bush is just the douche with the pen that signs the bill with the majority approval. Let's keep up with the Obama mantra of "the last 8 years" and ignore anything before that so as not to lose a Clinton endorsement. Let's keep everything right on party lines so we can skew the blame towards the other party and distract from the real culprits. The economy is completely a bipartisan effort of failure. Did I say anything about stupid liberals or stupid conservatives? Fight that party line to the death jackass, just keep ignoring reality. Don't assume, sheep, that I am a conservative just because I think liberal policies are what is dragging this economy down. It's the overwhelming "touch of shit" our government has when it interferes with common sense. So tell me, what good comes from raising taxes on corporations? Please explain to me how that helps anyone but the fed and their ability to buy votes by demagoguing success.
Sat, 11/01/08 - 05:18
What a moron- Hughes needs to stop reading chain emails, check out Snopes.com, they debunked the pledge of allegiance (and MANY) false claims about Obama... it was during the star spangled banner, NOT the pledge of allegence. MANY people do not put their hand over their heart during it.. what a moron. No wonder why this dumbass fights for a living, hes too fucking stupid to do anything that requires his brain. Matt Hughes is a uneducated redneck.... go back to hunting and supported losers, like yourself. You cant win any more fights, and the guy you are backing cannot win either, so you guys relate well.. I am glad Alves jacked you up!
Sat, 11/01/08 - 07:18
A born again christian that is pro war and pro guns? Hughes is a idiot. Nuff said
Sat, 11/01/08 - 09:15
Matt Hughes exemplifies why the people who run smear campaigns think that Americans in general are dumb and will vote on any criteria. Matt listed a ton of unsubstantial crap as his reason for voting McCain. I guess he did it with decent spelling, just superficially based and flawed reasoning.
Sat, 11/01/08 - 05:53
Hughes is an idiot, and so is anybody who thinks that McCain will be anything but a disaster for the United States (that includes you Nobama). Granted Obama is not perfect, but the best America can do now is vote for the lesser evil. In retrospect, Obama is better than the vast majority of America's recent Presidents. It's morons like Hughes who have, with their voting power, destroyed America. So if you're gonna vote McCain, then go ahead. But when the day comes that the American people have been ravaged and exhausted both economically and mentally by war and terror; It will be then that both America and the world will look up and shout "Save Us" and I will whisper "No".
Sat, 11/01/08 - 07:34
How can you say in retrospect Obama is better than the vast majority of America's recent Presidents. What exactly has he done? Nothing. You're an idiot
Sat, 11/01/08 - 10:58
We're screwed. Ron Paul was the best hope for this country. Obama's inexperienced and McCain's a senile, delusional old puppet. Palin's a fucking joke and Biden can't say two paragraphs without swallowing his foot. Is this really the best this county has to offer? I'm going to Canada to get some of that free 'socialist' healthcare. See you when we merge into the N.American Union!
Sat, 11/01/08 - 11:24
WOW....It is when I hear fools like him that I am embarassed of being a Christian. Matt, your reasons for not chosing Obama are pathetic and totally transparent. Because he hasn't "shown" that he loves the country...what? The man has travelled the world trying to change the opinions about Americans. Believe me, Americans are starting to realize that they need the global perception to change. Does being Christian in the US mean you have to start a false war to prove your "proud" to be an American? Or maybe it means systematically destroying the economy to liberate/mass murder innocent people half way across the globe? In Canada we believe in diplomacy and acceptance even though you might no necessarily believe in what other people are doing. When will guys like Hughes realize that Republican policy is skewed? Perhaps it will be when global markets crash due to bad American/Republican policy........wait a minute.
Sun, 11/02/08 - 05:31
Ron Paul
Sun, 11/02/08 - 01:22
I never liked Matt Hughes and this just solidifies it. Generally i think people that are homophobic have some homosexual tendencies of their own. While not believing in gay marriage is his right, it just proves how simple-minded Matt truly is. I hope serra snaps his arm, leg, neck and doesnt let go when Herb Dean (hopefully the referee so he lets serra punish Matt longer than need be) tries to pull him off. I knew Matt was a small town man witha small town mind. Its crazy that this election is as close as it is.
Sun, 11/02/08 - 01:59
First off, I would like to take the time to thank all of you that have posted. It means so much to me that you all care enough about this election and what Matt Hughes has to say about it, that you took time away from eating Cheetos and watching pornos to post a comment. Those of you who believe that Barrack is in his right frame of mind need to pull your own head out of your own ass and look around. He has been the most self-contradicting media-whore I have ever seen. He is nothing more than a persuader of blank minds. His counterpart/VP, what a gem?!? He is an elitist, nothing more need be said. It seems to me that Barrack's voters don't have a thought for themselves. I guess it is just easier to believe what you see on TV, than to form a personal opinion.
Sun, 11/02/08 - 03:12
I've noticed a false statement in my comments above. The US actually did have negative growth before this quarter in a time after the depression, and that happened the last time we elected a bona-fide genius as president of the US. Jimmy Carter, lol. He had literally had a higher IQ than every president the US has ever elected since then, and every candidate who has been nominated by either party... before Mr. Obama who presumably also has a high IQ....
Sun, 11/02/08 - 04:02
@ Sean "He (OBAMA) is nothing more than a persuader of blank minds." Funny I was about to say the same thing about your guy, only your guy isn't very good at it. "His counterpart/VP, what a gem?!? He is an elitist, nothing more need be said." Right because your guy for president is so down to earth that he can't remember how many houses he owns (it's 8 by-the-way). And the Rebub VP, now there's a real gem, an evengelical-know-nothing gem, but a gem nonetheless.
Wed, 01/06/10 - 03:11
Congrats Matt.
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