Posted on 10/19/2008 8:02:02 PM PDT by seastay
In Fayetteville, NC, today, at Cape Fear BBQ and Chicken, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was greeted by a 54-year-old woman shouting "Socialist! Socialist! Socialist! Get out of here!"
The woman, Diane Fanning, who works at a Sam’s Club, was one of the many in the older and largely white crowd eating lunch after church services.
Sitting next to Fanning, Lenox Bramble, 76, gave her an angry look at her.
“Be civil, be courteous,” he said. He later told a reporter he's voting for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and doesn't think Obama has enough experience.
Another diner, Cecilia Hayslip, 61, yelled back at Fanning, “At least he’s not a war-monger!”
Obama came to the long table where Fanning was eating with fellow congregants from the local First Presbyterian church.
Obama held out his hand to her.
“How are you, ma’am?” he asked.
She refused to shake his hand.
She also immediately asked him about the "North American Union."
Obama assured her that there are no plans to create a common government between Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
“I know some people have been hearing rumors about it," Obama said. "But as far as I can tell that’s just not something that’s happening. We would never give up our sovereignty in that way.”
He asked her if she had any other questions.
Restraining herself, Fanning said, “No, I’m not going to say it.”
“Well I appreciate that,” Obama responded.
Obama spoke with other, friendlier members of the congregation about health care, Social Security, and taxes.
Fanning explained their courtesy to a reporter, saying, “Some of ‘em are just nicer than I am. I know how some of ‘em think.”
The reception in this Red state diner was decidedly mixed.
“You’re doing a great job," Betty Waylett, 76, told Obama. Waylett's a Republican but says she plans to vote for Obama.
Pastor Randal Bremer, also at the table, relayed that Obama told him, “Whether you vote for me or not I’ll need your prayers.”
"I'm very impressed by his ability to meet people on a down-to-earth level," said Bremer, who plans to vote for McCain because he prefers smaller government and McCain's position on the Iraq war. "I don’t want to see (recent gains made in Iraq) damaged by a premature pull-out," he said.
To an older white man who said he's supporting McCain, Obama said, "Just because they’re voting for McCain doesn’t mean I can’t shake your hand,” Obama said to him as the man accepted his handshake. "Everybody’s going to have to come together after the election to get things done," the Democratic presidential nominee continued. "We’re all Americans. We all got to work together and John McCain is a good man.”
Nearby some others expressed something less than unbridled enthusiasm for Obama.
“I’m surprised, but I’m not going to say anything else,” said Pat Smith.
A group of six retired women, mostly Democrats, said they remained undecided.
“I have to pray about it, think about what’s best for our country,” said one of them, Dorothy Buie.
Fanning was aware of the endorsement Obama received today from Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.) but was unimpressed. “Colin Powell is a RINO, R-I-N-O, Republican In Name Only," she said.
Obama and his aides ordered to go chicken, collards, baked beans, slaw and wings. The tab was $13.91.
Somebody give Diane Fanning a medal!
Those pesky Americans! Don’t they know Obama needs our help and money to help him “change the world” while Nazi Pelosi is busy trying to “save the planet” and Rimshot Biden is trying to save Home Depot?
I guess they did have to serve him.
ABC is inaccurate (surprise!!) Mrs Fanning DID not shout, in fact the first story stated that Obama probably did not hear her.
Obama said to him as the man accepted his handshake. “Everybody’s going to have to come together after the election to get things done”
What a bunch of baloney Obama has hung around with some of the most divisive leaders the US has known in its 200 + years, he has no record of crossing the isle. He has no plans on appointing any Republican platforms such as no infanticide, no Iraq surrender, no raising taxes on business and passing the buck in hidden fees to the poor and middle class consumers, and no health care for illegal immigrants! Obama has no plans or no record of compromising on any of these issues, therefore he is a lier if he wants people to believe he is in favor of everybody coming together, because some people do want progress on issues other than his one sided socialist leftest agenda!
I liked the last ladies analysis of Powell. He really came out today. It is clear from his sentiments on judges that he never really was a Republican. He also has said he wants more muslims in this country teaching and has bought the lie of the Palestinian homeland. He his gone folks. Say goodbye.
Cape Fear BBQ and Chicken in Fayetteville, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008
It's a good thing Michelle wasn't there. I hear the Iranian caviar there isn't fresh.
“Socialist! Socialist! Get out of here!” The woman, Diane Fanning”
And the Goebel’s press will be digging through her life. ..
Seeing this and seeing the vid where bambi supporters get in the face of Mac supporters, it obvious that the socialism theme is out among the masses because it keeps getting mentioned.
“Waylett’s a Republican but says she plans to vote for Obama.”
Then he is (a) an idiot, (b) a liar, or (c) ready to see the far left take over and trian wreck this country in hopes of seeing a new Reagan arise...
That looks really agressive especially towards an older person.That is creepy... you can see the anger even with all the media around. May God protect the USA the whole world depends on it.
You have put this graphic up a few times would you please explain it since I don’t go to CNN. Thanks.
My impression too.
He can feed himself and his aides for 13 dollars and change. He must be the messiah!
Read the bottom right hand corner! It delivers the message.
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