Matt Hughes criticizes Barack Obama; Barack Obama responds
by Jesse Holland on Nov 3, 2008 9:47 PM EST
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Our good friend Steve Cofield had the chance to interview Senator Barack Obama prior to Tuesday's election and being the student of mixed martial arts that he is, was sure to sneak in Matt Hughes recent criticism of Obama regarding his patriotism and tax plan.
From the former UFC welterweight champion:
"I want the President to be a good role model, Senator McCain always addresses Barack Obama as Mr. or Senator Obama. 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."
Senator Obama's reply:
"I say two things, number one I call Senator McCain 'Senator McCain' all the time. There may be times where I have slipped in something else but generally speaking if you look at the tone of this campaign, I would argue that nobody's been more respectful to Senator McCain regarding his heroism during World War II [and] talking positively about some of the work that he's done. And in terms of that whole issue of putting hand over heart, that just wasn't the case. There was one occasion when I was singing the [Star Spangled Banner] and didn't put my hand over my heart but nobody is more patriotic than I am. My Grandfather fought in World War II and was in Patton's army. He taught me early on about love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for country."
To hear the entire interview, including Obama's rebuttal to Hughes critique of his proposed tax plan, head over to the MMA Experts Blog to hear the audio of Cofield and Obama breaking it down.
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Everyone’s gonna say early stoppage.
by NameNotRequired on Nov 3, 2008 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
i just want to punch hughes in the face most of the time, this being another time. he should start calling serra by “mr. serra”.
by bradpittfightclub on Nov 3, 2008 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
can our country get any worse? i dont really think it can so im not too worried about the election… may the best man win
by brendan on Nov 3, 2008 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
Read the reasons that Hughes gave and it will make sense! Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
Proof that American campaigns are way too long, who cares what Matt Hughes has to say. Shut up and go out and vote that’s all that matters
by Bung's Tavern on Nov 3, 2008 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Shut up, JV. Don’t spread that conservative BS on Mania. Hope you enjoy 4 years with Obama as your president!
by DaneJa!260 on Nov 3, 2008 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
Ah! another welfare case, dude get a job and stop trying to get a president thats going to give you more help!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 11:18 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t vote’ anymore, gave it up… but Hughes is a tool… Those reasons above are silly’’..
by THORAZINE on Nov 3, 2008 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
“get a job”? How about you get an education. There’s a reason that most educated individuals tend to be liberal. You using Matt Hughes’ comments as validation would seem to prove my point.
by GregC on Nov 4, 2008 1:43 AM EST up reply actions
Really then why does top 20 percent of all income tend to vote rep, or are you speaking on actors and Rappers.
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 2:00 AM EST up reply actions
Where exactly did you get the statistic saying that “most educated individuals tend to be liberal”?
It sounds to me like something you just made up.
by naturalshadow on Nov 4, 2008 2:08 AM EST up reply actions
So, I mess with someone about getting a job means I need an education? I guess you agreeing with a politician that will say, or do whatever neccesary to get into office, makes you educated?
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 2:11 AM EST up reply actions
I didn’t think the fact that more educated individuals tend to be liberal was a secret but I could be wrong. Either way look it up and you’ll see, I certainly didn’t make it up. And no, agreeing with a politician certainly doesn’t make me educated, but my master’s degree does.
by GregC on Nov 4, 2008 2:51 AM EST up reply actions
GregC is right. There is no question that educated individuals are, for the most part, liberal.
But, since naturalshadow wanted a statistic, here’s one to ponder: In every election since 1960, the democratic nominee has received more votes among those with a high school education.
Take a minute to think about that. If it required a high school diploma to vote, the democratic nominee would win every single time.
That is a statistic for you to think about.
by Somewhat Educated on Nov 4, 2008 4:00 AM EST up reply actions
just because your educated dose not mean your smart if you do not have any common sense to go with it !!!! here we have a true battle of witts . your all boneheads
grow up your not in grade school
by mma forever on Nov 4, 2008 7:53 AM EST up reply actions
what is Obama doing even responding to Matt “the moron” Hughes?
by john on Nov 4, 2008 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
vote matt hughes for god, jesus and president, WHAT A LOSER , THIS GUY SHOULD JUST GO T.F.AWAY.
by daz on Nov 4, 2008 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
McCain called Obama “that one”… Obama 08!!!!!!
by 1-0 via Arm Triangle on Nov 3, 2008 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
I remember that, here is the thing. Matt Hughes has a habit of making an ass of him self, I remember when he was talking shit about canada, guy needs to get off the farm and get a education.
by TysonLee on Nov 4, 2008 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
Already voted for Obama. I think it is fairly evident what tax bracket Hughes falls into if he is concerned about a tax increase.
by halljam2 on Nov 4, 2008 7:30 AM EST up reply actions
After Serra wipes the matt with Hughes ass he may retire and be lucky to make 250,000 grand a year. Then he won’t have to worry about it.
by Djs3467 on Nov 4, 2008 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
barack obama by sand-the-floor 3:27 into round one
by boardRIDER on Nov 4, 2008 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
VOTE MCCAIN TOMORROW FOR A BETTER AMERICA !
by Liddell-Marquardt-GSP-Sherk on Nov 4, 2008 1:31 AM EST up reply actions
I just vote for the next President of the United States of America " Barack Obama " !!!!!!!1
by PhilQNY on Nov 4, 2008 8:04 AM EST up reply actions
Like most Republicans, Hughes is simply un-informed.
I believe McCain was the one who called Obama “That one” during their second debate.
by jojomcbean on Nov 3, 2008 9:50 PM EST reply actions
I have always been A hughes fan when he is in the ring and still think that was an idiotic statement.The funny thing is I am a conservative but refuse to throw political beliefs in the mix of mixed martial arts forums or to hurl INSULTS to anyone that does not share the same political views I do on said forums.
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
I’m curious, where are the insults in Hughes’ statement? Personally I see nothing wrong with anyone voicing their political opinions, whichever side they may be for. As long as they are civil statements, freedom of speech I say.
by DoctorSamson on Nov 3, 2008 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
The insults weren’t in Hughes’ statement they were in jojomcbean’s “Like most Republicans, Hughes is simply un-informed”——————— I can see how that could be misinterpeted
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Wrong He called him that one in the Presidental roast Mis Informed?
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 1:16 AM EST up reply actions
who this fuck is matt fucking hughes to criticize a man like Obama im canadian and that is just stupid matt should stick to hay bails and his tractor on his farm matt serra by knock out!!!!
by tay on Nov 3, 2008 9:53 PM EST reply actions
JV, you sound like a broken record. Go vote or something.
by halljam2 on Nov 4, 2008 7:33 AM EST up reply actions
Hughes is freaking retarded. I guess you didn’t watch the debates Matt. When McCain referred to Obama as “that one” … guess that’s respectful. Do your homework redneck!
by MMA fanatic on Nov 3, 2008 9:57 PM EST reply actions
JV, I’m sure you have good reasons from supporting John McCain, but please don’t tell me you actually consider Hughes to be an intelligent man!
by SilasM on Nov 3, 2008 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Ofcourse Hughes is an intelligent man! Just because hes past his prime in fighting doesnt mean hes dumb! Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
to suggest that McCain has been more respectful than Obama throughout this whole thing is laughable.
by Ben! on Nov 3, 2008 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
I guess nobody remembers that Obama said McCain looks like all the previous presidents! Then they tried to say that McCain played the race card!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
yeah he did and the statmen about ( that one ) was Im going up against a guy who oprah calls THE ONE- Me Being a friend of Obama’s just called him that one --And it was a presidential roast ment to be funny he then followed it up with barrack even has a pet name for me —George Busch.
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 1:20 AM EST up reply actions
First we have Joe the Plumber, now we have Matt the Hick mma fighter. Can hughes just stick to what he does best, being a one dimensional fighter who never evolved with the sport. The guy has the stand of a bad Tai Bo instructor.
by bobby o'shea on Nov 3, 2008 10:00 PM EST reply actions
Hughes has many submission to his record,which makes him more than one dimensional! Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
ground game ground game ground game…thats one dimension
by --utaptout-- on Nov 3, 2008 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
A wrestler with 18 submissions is not a one dimentional fighter! A groung game could be jj or wrestling, thats two things right!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 11:13 PM EST up reply actions
Watch the insults and name calling Bobby, remember that they do nothing to help your argument, but just make you look like a pompous ass. And personally, out of all the people in this world that I’ve met, I confidently say that the “hicks” are the best ones I’ve come across. Stand proudly if you are one.
by DoctorSamson on Nov 3, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Wow I’m surprised he didn’t take out the bible and ask us to read a passage with him. Stick to fighting Mr. Hughes.
by EazyEismydad on Nov 3, 2008 10:03 PM EST reply actions
Once Matt Hughes wins a fight, maybe we will care. Please shut up Matt (notice the first name calling, no respect needed).
by slap yo mammy on Nov 3, 2008 10:04 PM EST reply actions
Coming from a guy with spiderman as his name! Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
Your probably one of the ones on welfare that Barack wants to help! Just so you can get lazier! Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
and doesnt realalize taxing the top ten percent makes jobs move who u think signs big corps pay checks when u raise taxes here and the rest of the world are very low they move check out china.
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 1:24 AM EST up reply actions
You can’t actually be serious. I’ve got to imagine that you are actually in support of Obama and are just trying to piss people off and make supporters of McCain look like a bunch of jerks. As an Obama supporter, keep up the good work!
by GregC on Nov 4, 2008 1:51 AM EST up reply actions
Why am I being a jerk? Im responding how I’m being responded too!
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 2:06 AM EST up reply actions
Republican is the way to go!
by Syd[a.k.a. "The Negation"] on Nov 4, 2008 2:17 AM EST up reply actions
Man, there must be a bunch of dirty rich people commenting on this article. You people are ridiculous. You probably vote republican because you hate gay people and abortion.
by slap yo mammy on Nov 4, 2008 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
Interestingly, Hughes refers to John McCain as Senator McCain and Mr. McCain yet he refers to Barack Obama as….Barack Obama. Ummmmm…..Isn’t he doing exactly what he’s criticizing?
by Dugout on Nov 3, 2008 10:04 PM EST reply actions
Why do you write vote mccain? do you think that will persuade the 4 undecided voters out there or are you just a bored attention whore who can’t rub another one out so you are trying to provoke sh@t here?
by Pug on Nov 3, 2008 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Probably just provoking! And seeing as how you took the time to reply, I guess it worked? “Pug” LMAO! out of all the names that could have been chosen!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
DONT LISTEN TO JV!!!!!!!!! VOTE OBAMA VOTE OBAMA VOTE OBAMA!!!!!
by 1-0 via Arm Triangle on Nov 3, 2008 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
no but that makes me understand why you’re voting McCain..
by RoB on Nov 4, 2008 8:12 AM EST up reply actions
Wow I’m surprised he didn’t take out a bible and ask us to read a passage with him. Stick to fighting Mr. Hughes.
by EazyEismydad on Nov 3, 2008 10:05 PM EST reply actions
Is Hughes a retard? McCain was responsible for setting this sport back in the 90’s. Hughes if it was up to McCain you would of never been paid a cent for fighting and still be bailing hay. McCain has no respect for you, he called you a cock fighter, but you respect him because he calls Obama Senator?? You’re dumb.
by MXN on Nov 3, 2008 10:06 PM EST reply actions
Blind, blind,blind. He can be partially thanked for the sport being where it is today if you think about it. You know all that pesky silly stuff like sanctioning, rules and oh yeah weight classes. That was horrible for the sport.
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t believe that being negative about a sport on a national level is helping it. you need to give the credit to the promoters back in the 90’s that kept this sport going. All the rules and sanctioning would of come. Crediting someone for trying to bring down a sport is ridulous!
by MXN on Nov 4, 2008 7:33 AM EST up reply actions
MXN, when McCain called it human cock fighting it was almost true. There was no sanctioning!!! Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
really cause Dana Said Mccain was the best thing that ever happened to the sport helping it get regulated. and praised MCCAIN for doing so!!!!!!!!!! GET INFORMED JACK
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 1:28 AM EST up reply actions
Is Hughes a retard? McCain was responsible for setting this sport back in the 90’s. Hughes if it was up to McCain you would of never been paid a cent for fighting and still be bailing hay. McCain has no respect for you, he called you a cock fighter, but you respect him because he calls Obama Senator?? You’re dumb.
by MXN on Nov 3, 2008 10:09 PM EST reply actions
Actually he is partially responsible for putting the sport at where it is today. Rules,sactioning and weight classes.McCain also said if it had those he wouldn’t have a problem with it. It was essentially cockfighting, it wasn’t mixed martial arts back then. It was Karate guy vs. Pitfighter. Kenpo vs. Sumo. Oh lets watch Dan Severn suplex a 165lb guy for a couple of minutes. The sport was pushed in the direction it is now because it was forced to and that had a lot to do with him. Love him or hate him….. he didn’t set the sport back
P.S. I have watched UFC since day 1 and like mma much more today
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Matt Hughes is a racist. On tUF 4 he told Din Thomas he had big lip’s. I hope Serra retires Hughes.
by matt on Nov 3, 2008 10:14 PM EST reply actions
Din Thomas does have big lips…… What? Black people can’t have big lipsnow? What world are we living in?
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
Mania what is up with the over moderation today?
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
“Racist” why? Maybe Din Thomas does have big lips, what does that have to do with racism?
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
I actually had someone ask me if I had decided not to vote for Obama because he was black. I told the guy that he is also half white, and that side of him wasn’t getting my vote either.
A comedian said: someone said that I was racist because I was not voting for Obama. That makes no sense. It is like saying that I am homophobic because I will not suck his di*k. haha
by naturalshadow on Nov 4, 2008 2:23 AM EST up reply actions
Matt Hughes uninformed and insignificant…go away old man.
by The Nororious S.M.O.O.T.H on Nov 3, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions
all of you who are B. Hussein supporters are the ones that are not informed. if you are getting all of your information for the news, then you are getting nothing more than a liberal biased approach.
I give 100% props to Matt Hughes for standing up and not drinking the kool-aid the rest of you are.
by Stop Obama on Nov 3, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions
thats why you should watch Fox news and CNN, they say it straight down the middle.
by Egads on Nov 3, 2008 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Let me guess, you get your “news” from Fox right? Calling him by his middle name doesnt change the fact that he is a MUCH better candidate for President than McCain. You think calling him Hussein makes him Arab or Muslim? WRONG!! President Obama tomorrow, get used to it!!!
by 1-0 via Arm Triangle on Nov 3, 2008 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
Obama’s a liar and will lead to the downfall of America as we know it.
by Matt on Nov 4, 2008 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Amercia is already in a down fall.. doesn’t matter who wins tomorrow… everyone who votes think it really matters ?? not really… at the end of it they’ll do what they want and end up sqrewing over many ppl, and many other countries just so they can be at the top.. so reall your vote doesn’t matter but only who will be the one that represents the downfall of your country
by ricky on Nov 4, 2008 1:05 AM EST up reply actions
uh he was and is half muslim DID and does hang around bill ayers, went to a church not for a yr or 2 or 5 but 20years with a guy that said god damn america, wants to raise taxes on people making over 250k then swithes it to 150 a hose hold so if you went to college and busted your ass and so did your spouce your going to get taxed for it. To pay for alot of people that didnt give a rats A to do anything with there life. with right now people making 250 and less pay .5 percent of taxes whats wrong with that.The people that give you jobs are paying 95% of your taxes I think it is crap when people that havent helped themselves ask for hand outs from people that actually took the time to make something out of them selves
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 1:37 AM EST up reply actions
If your a hater, then you stand exactly opposite of your party’s (I’m asuming Democratic) beliefs. MMA is not the place of politics Mania, please dont bring politics to this site! I know Matt Hughes is making noise, but I’ve had enough of this oversaturation of political BS from BOTH parties IMHO….and really would rather read about information more pertinant to MMA…politics DIVIDE people wheras I see MMA as a venue that brings ALL TYPES of people together with a common respect and love for the sport.
That all being said, I strongly believe that everyone eligible to vote should do so no matter who you vote for…thousands of people sacrificed their lives so that we could have the freedom to vote to choose our leaders and not be ruled by monarchs and dictators….it would be doing those people that dies for our right to vote a great disservice to not vote
by Chadx23 on Nov 3, 2008 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
totally respect everything your saying about the MMA part and yes you are right that Mania shouldn’ tbe putting this politics BS on this site, hughes is trying to get attention really cuz he knows he’s out classed by all these new young fighters…
by ricky on Nov 4, 2008 1:09 AM EST up reply actions
I guess Hughes’ basis for presidency is the one who calls people Mr. more. haha. HOw smart. I can call everyone Mr, now can i run for president?
by weoweoweo on Nov 3, 2008 10:21 PM EST reply actions
Did anyone else catch that Obama said that McCain fought in “world war II”? He fought in Vietnam.
by rxforpain on Nov 3, 2008 10:23 PM EST reply actions
I actually caught in the full interview. I’m sure it was nothing more than a slip.
by Jono on Nov 3, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, Obamanation tends to slip alot. Vote McCain
by Rubberman on Nov 3, 2008 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah he does, kinda like the time he slipped and said he was a Muslim. McCain tomorrow!
by Matt on Nov 4, 2008 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing, McCain is old but not that old.
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
Regardless of who you are voting for does anyone actually expect a Bible pumping inbred like Hughes to say anything objective about Obama? He was a great fighter, but has spent the last 2 years getting his ass kicked and mouthing off like he still matters in MMA. Please, please Matt, do everyone a fav and crawl back under your rock.
by SilasM on Nov 3, 2008 10:25 PM EST reply actions
Stick to mma hughes, oh I forget he got humiliated in his last two fights, god if he manages to beat serra he should quit.
by nathan on Nov 3, 2008 10:26 PM EST reply actions
John McCain fought in World War 2?!? HAHAHA!
I can’t blame Obama, i mean, McCain looks like he fought in world war 1 even, but yeah, it was Vietnam.
Obviously the long and gruelling campaigns taken it’s toll on both guys, they’re probably drained as hell and making silly mistakes here and there (mccain forgetting the names of people in the crowd, obama mistaking florida for ohio).
Matt Hughes is an idiot. I read his original comments and wasn’t surprised that a McCain supporter had such dumb reasons for not supporting Obama. Rather than give REAL reasons why he was supporting McCain, he gave HORRIBLE reasons as to why he wasn’t supporting Obama. Typical right winger.
Hopefully he wins big and democrats take over the senate so no more filibustering from the far right wing nuts.
Obama 08!!
by Xad on Nov 3, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions
Horrible reasons? You must have not read it fully? Vote McCain!
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
Im kinda trying to be an @ss! Is it working? I have real reason for not voting Obama though.
by JV on Nov 3, 2008 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
I think so… I just see the humor in it and it cracks me up.
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
I might be misreading this quote but did Obama say McCain served in WWII, if so Barack better check his sources.
by Arlvoski on Nov 3, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions
McCain goes to lose tomorrow! You watch out!!!! Hughes is the fuckin RETARD!!!
by Bruce Lee on Nov 3, 2008 10:27 PM EST reply actions
So Lee Jun-Fan, so are you actually a fan of Bruce’s or just think it’s funny to use his name?
by Psyqo78®™ on Nov 3, 2008 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
maybe I’m retarded….but I’m pretty sure McCain did not fight in World War II, but Vietnam. Seems that Obama slipped up a bit there.
by Paul Snider on Nov 3, 2008 10:29 PM EST reply actions
Have some respect for the next president of the Unites States Of America!
by matthew on Nov 3, 2008 10:37 PM EST reply actions
I understand that some people don’t want to vote for Obama for legitimate reasons but the ones that Hughes outlined are simply idiotic. Hughes reinforces many stereotypes with his ridiculous political opinion. 65 cents on every dollar, huh? Jesus.
by Jono on Nov 3, 2008 10:39 PM EST reply actions
I wish I would love to see Anderson Silva smacks Hughes’s ass!!!!!
by Bruce Lee on Nov 3, 2008 10:47 PM EST reply actions
I predict no matter who the winner, they wont last more than 1 term….dont forget that Hilary is waiting for the spotlight to fade and she will step back up for one more run for the white house, you heard it hear first……not saying I want this to happen, its just my prediction
by Chadx23 on Nov 3, 2008 10:50 PM EST reply actions
Yes, but if Obama wins, is she going to run as a republican? I kind of doubt that.
by Shaun on Nov 4, 2008 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
How everyone is cheering about turning The United States of America into a Socialist nation is beyond me. I am in medschool right now paying bills so high i can barely afford anything else. I am a year away from graduating and now my paycheck is going to be cut in half. I have been going to school for so long because being a doctor takes a long time to learn all the necessary information. What is the reason for me to go to medschool and become a doctor now that my paycheck will be cut in half? F*** Obama and his socialist agenda. If I had known this was coming, I would have settled for a 75,000 job but because of one f**** up individual, i just wasted thousands of dollars for no reward.
by Arlvoski on Nov 3, 2008 10:51 PM EST reply actions
sucks to be you…maybe you shouldve rethought your carrer path. the united states medical system is totally corrupt and you are getting what you deserve
by --utaptout-- on Nov 3, 2008 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
I am getting what I deserve? This is just another typical Obama supporter’s comments. I am going to be a doctor and saving people’s lifes (yeah thats a horrible career). You just want the government to give you everything in life. You want everyone else to give their shirts off their back but you dont want to give your shirt. If your income was going to get cut in half, i am sure your opinion would be different. Now part of my money is going to go to people like you that think they are “entitled” to my money because I make more than you. I worked for it, I want it.
by Arlvoski on Nov 3, 2008 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
first of all, coming off as a conceited prick doesn’t help your case much, but in regard to your paycheck being “cut in half”… i hope you’re just exaggerating. if not, you’ve been seriously misinformed my friend.
by ActionJackson on Nov 3, 2008 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
Believe me I make a good living. I don’t need your money. I am not one of these welfare scumbags. I work in the wind energy field, which is a very rewarding career. And I’m not a slave to the money hungry corporate drug and medical empires that rape the sh*t out of our people. Vote McCain and get more of the same we’ve had over the last 8 years. Screw your med school.
by --utaptout-- on Nov 4, 2008 7:01 AM EST up reply actions
The reason you’re supposed to go into medicine might be something like… I don’t know…. ummm… that you care about helping others and want to help them??? Just a thought. Too bad they give away moral fiber along with that M.D. or D.O. degree. If you’re practicing medicine, monetary issues shouldn’t be your first priority.
by DaneJa!260 on Nov 3, 2008 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
or maybe making a life for your self and a good life for your children . Way to go Arlovski,that sounds wierd bu any way people that dont have what u have are the first to point fingers. and try to take it. MCCAIN 08
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 2:18 AM EST up reply actions
I think the reward of the doctor is helping people in need.
Can you give me your name so I remember to never ask for your consultation as a doctor? Thanks.
by Space on Nov 3, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
All of your arguements are weak. I said I want to help people but in order to save people’s lifes you have to go through years upon years of schooling. Not every ordinary citizen can become a doctor, if so their salaries wouldn’t be so high. Same with lawyers, harbor pilots, plane pilots—- these people get paid well because they have worked their asses off and dont tell me that money should never be on their mind. Thats bullsh*t and all of you know it. If doctors got paid 50,000 and had to do the same amount of schooling would anyone do it? NO. Its a matter of principle and its not fair.
by Arlvoski on Nov 3, 2008 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
When i become a doctor, i will make over 250,000. Under Obama’s tax policy, i will now make 125,00. If you do not believe me then you shouldn’t vote because you obviously do not know anything about Obama. I do not care if i sound conceited, its not right that just because I worked my ass off i became more successful. And don’t give me money doesnt matter crap. No one would become a doctor if they only got 50,000 but had to do the same amount of schooling. Professions like lawyers, doctors, harbor pilots, airline pilots,ect. make a lot of money because they worked their asses off and did extra work. They deserve that money. I want to help people and save lifes but money matters in this world. I want to drive a porsche and deserve to.
by Arlvoski on Nov 3, 2008 11:37 PM EST up reply actions
“When i become a doctor, i will make over 250,000. Under Obama’s tax policy, i will now make 125,00. If you do not believe me then you shouldn’t vote because you obviously do not know anything about Obama.”
source?
by ActionJackson on Nov 3, 2008 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
He obviously doesn’t believe in sources or rational thought processes. And he says others argument are weak, funny.
by Casey on Nov 3, 2008 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
JV, even though you like McCain (as posted 90 times already). You dont have to agree that Arlovski is now going to get his paycheck reduced by 50% because of Obama. You run of risk of looking as stupid as Arlovski himself and overall giving a bad name to McCain supporters.
by Casey on Nov 4, 2008 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Taxing people that make over 250K means nothing to me cause I dont make that much! But taking those taxes and giving more help to people on government assistance is retarded? Have you ever heard of (Catch a man a fish and you feed him for a day) (But teach a man how to fish and he’ll never go hungry) Get those people jobs instead of giving them more help!
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
I’m sorry Arlovski, but Obama doesn’t propose tax dividends of 40 percent, even for those making more than $200,000 annually (the $250k figure is for couples), according to the Washington Post. Instead, you will pay 6.2 percent in payroll taxes for your entire salary.
In any case, the Bush tax cuts that would be reversed by Obama’s plan would also be reversed should McCain win as well because that kind of trickle-down thinking hasn’t worked for the last eight years. According to the Census Bureau, that salary is five times the median household income: where does the objective decision come into play where we decide that doctors are five times the profession of certain other professions?
Sources cited:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/10/28/AR2008102802955.html?sub=AR
http://www.nypost.com/seven/06142008/news/nationalnews/obama_tax_plan_raises_big_bracket_115443.htm
by Space on Nov 4, 2008 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
We are all so lucky to be able blessed by the gospel of Hughesus Christ. Who cares that he didn’t put his hand on his heart! I put my hands behind my back all the time. Obama didn’t even need to defend himself. Hughes needs to keep his mouth shut. Matt’s a self-righteous idiot and I hope Serra KTFO’s him real bad.
by DaneJa!260 on Nov 3, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions
Why am I not surprised that Hughes bases his political choices on things as irrelevant as putting one’s hand over one’s heart?
And is he unaware of the “disrespect” he is showing Obama by referring to him solely by his first name in that last sentence?
I’m also fairly certain that if you looked at enough footage of McCain you’d find clips of him not covering his heart or forgoing the “Mr.” in front of Obama. (Does anyone remember the infamous “that one” remark?)
by Saint Gasoline on Nov 3, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions
I knew this post would bring you back. Where ya’ been brother?
by Jesse Holland on Nov 3, 2008 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Due tothe fact that McCain can’t raise his arms because of his injuries I couldn’t expect him to put his hand over his heart unless it’s on his hip.
by Bruce LeeRoy on Nov 4, 2008 1:03 AM EST up reply actions
A two party system isn’t a democracy.
Enjoy choosing between no change and no change.
by DirtyML on Nov 3, 2008 11:02 PM EST reply actions
Ask yourself how your life will change overall regardless of who is president, you might save $200 next year, but your life is still the same, your foreign policy will change very little and the image of America will not change.
Find a system that offers more than one choice of politics regardless of their tax benefits for certain parties, and ones that offer lifestyle changes.
Your lifestyle will remain the same and the difference between these two choices is purely monetary and barely practical. You will be exactly the same 4 years from now as you are now.
by DirtyML on Nov 4, 2008 1:45 AM EST up reply actions
obama vs mccain
let them settle it in the cage!
by DrewZel on Nov 3, 2008 11:02 PM EST reply actions
Did anyone else catch the back hand insult from Obama
“I would argue that nobody’s been more respectful to Senator McCain regarding his heroism during World War II [and] talking positively about some of the work that he’s done.”
McCain was in Vietnam not WWII, its a bit of stretch between the 2. Plays into what Matt was saying.
by Kung Foo on Nov 3, 2008 11:15 PM EST reply actions
Mr. Hughes went on and on about respect back on TUF 2 when Mr Hughes chastised Mr. Evans for showboating in Mr. Evans first fight. Although Mr. Utaptout agreed with Mr. Hughes at the time, because Mr. Utaptout doesn’t like show-offs either, Mr. Hughes totally contradicted Mr. Hughes’ self when Mr. Hughes said nothing of Mr. Stevenson’s showboating while Mr. Stevenson was monkey climbing on Mr. Whitehead, and laughed about it. Mr. Hughes is full of shit, and uses these statements because Mr. Hughes gets butt-hurt when Mr. Hughes knows Mr. Hughes lost. Mr. Hughes wouldn’t have said anything about Mr. Evans, had Mr. Evans lost that fight. Mr. Hughes needs to shut the hell up, and stick to what Mr. Hughes does best, getting Mr. Hughes’ ass KTFO’d, by up and coming fighters such as Mr. Alves. Mr. Utaptout hopes that Mr. Hughes gets embarassed by Mr. Serra. Mr. Utaptout also wishes Mr Hughes had been on the receiving end of that devastating overhand right from Mr. Evans, instead of Mr. Liddell, whom Mr. Utaptout has alot more respect for. Don’t vote for Mr. McCain, vote for Mr. Obama. Mr McCain reminds Mr. Utaptout of a used car salesman.
by --utaptout-- on Nov 3, 2008 11:25 PM EST reply actions
Right on utaptout! Obama all the way! And let’s pray that Matt Serra does retire Hughes for good. No matter how much beating Hughes gets he’s the type that will never change, not even on his death bed.
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 3:03 AM EST up reply actions
I used to not like Hughes at all, now i respect the hell out of him, how could anyone in their right mind vote obama, look at his very liberal voting record. He’s anti-gun, pro late term abortion, and all for gay marriage. Anybody who likes to hunt or fish, he’s gonna try and take those freedoms away. He is a COMMUNIST!!! I feel so sorry for the country we live in when he’s elected president. Every one of you who have made pro Obama comments should be ashamed of yourself, How in the world is a muslim about to get elected president of The United States of America. WAR McCain!!!
PS. Stop saying people are racist just because they don’t want to vote for obama. It shows how unintelligent you are
by pitbull17 on Nov 3, 2008 11:32 PM EST reply actions
Very well put… Obama bin laden is about to run our country im so excited for the new CHANGE we are about to see i hope everyone realizes he is the type of person the U.S. over threw in Iraq…VOTE McCain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by trav on Nov 4, 2008 1:02 AM EST up reply actions
I’m sorry you feel that way, but there are many newspapers that will help you make a better informed decision if you have not already voted. You could still find yourself voting the same way, but education is critical here.
by Space on Nov 4, 2008 1:25 AM EST up reply actions
I also like Hughes, and I don’t have a problem with him speaking his mind, he has a right too, and I don’t think anything he said was really ‘out of line’.
And calling people are racist because they don’t want to vote for Obama is completely ignorant. I 100 percent agree.
But so is calling Obama a Muslim; I thought only the severely uneducated still believed that, since there is so many non-partisan media/websites providing a tonne of proof to the contrary.
Also, there is really nothing wrong with being a Muslim; are all Christians horrible people because one in in 40 000 blow up an abortion clinic? No.
Calling him a Communist or a socialist (usually used interchangeably by people who don’t understand the difference). He has left leaning views, because he is a liberal. His proposed changes wouldn’t make USA even remotely as close to socialism as Canada, and Canada is hardly China or the USSR Circa 1970.
In fact, most people world wide consider Canada a better place to live then the USA.
So in summation, GO CANADA.
by ShaiZ on Nov 4, 2008 3:16 AM EST up reply actions
What’s funny is McCain was a POW longer than Obama has been a Senator. McCain speaks of experience and Obama speaks of bullsh*t. How can you take take Obama seriously with his false and empty promises? He has done absolutely nothing to back it up. Obama believes in redistribution of wealth and class warfare. I think they call that socialism.
Go McCain! A true leader.
by xxBAxx816 on Nov 3, 2008 11:52 PM EST reply actions
“I think they call that socialism.”
actually class warfare and socialism are the exact opposite of each other. the purpose of socialism is to dissolve class warfare. also, class warfare isn’t a belief that people hold, it’s the very real conflict between classes. what else ya got?
by ActionJackson on Nov 4, 2008 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed!!!!!!! I hope some of you tools read this!
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
Thank God for people like you for actually speaking the truth and not falling for Obama’s bullshit and lies that all these unintelligent people are falling for. Just because you’re voting McCain doesn’t make you racist either, just means you want what YOU work for and dont want some other asshole getting it for sitting around all day not doing anything.
Vote McCain tomorrow!!
by Matt on Nov 4, 2008 12:36 AM EST up reply actions
How is it being a bad soldier and getting yourself get caught by the enemy to become a POW make you have experience in politics?
Stupid people shouldn’t be allowed to vote. If that ever happened, there’d be no Republican’s voted in. LOL
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 1:09 AM EST up reply actions
Where in his comment does it say that being a POW gave McCain experience? Stupid people should not be allowed to post! LOL
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 1:18 AM EST up reply actions
So why are you posting? Seems like youre too stupid to realize your stupid.
So McCain is a hero for letting himself get caught and imprisoned for years. So all crooks and fellons are heroes then?!
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 2:55 AM EST up reply actions
he was shot down how does that make him a bad soldier .
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 2:53 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldnt doubt it if Mat hughes is racist.
I cant think of a single black guy in the militch camp, correct me if I am wrong please
by TysonLee on Nov 4, 2008 12:13 AM EST reply actions
So there has to be a black fighter in the Miletich camp? WTF! Maybe the black fighters are racist for not wanting to join the camp? These statments are retarded!
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Oh and Hughes no longer trains at miletich, he trains at Hughes Intensivet Training, but i guess you can’t think of any black guys who train there either, so he’s probably still a racist, huh?
by pitbull17 on Nov 4, 2008 12:32 AM EST reply actions
either way, its a pick your poison. obama has no experience and McCain would have run away with the elction if he didnt make the biggest mistake in political history by choosing Palin as his running mate. either way, Hughes should be honored that a presidential candidate even responded to him. And i dont care how he addresses the person he is running against.. im more worried about how he addresses our foreign allies.. silly midewesterners.
by Javster on Nov 4, 2008 12:51 AM EST reply actions
Mutt Hughes the biggest hypocrite on earth telling Obama to show respest to others. Hughes obviously don’t practice what he preaches. Why can’t hughes just go and diiie behind a rock already?! Obama all the way!! That should really make mutt hughes angry when Obama wins! Hahaahaaa!!!!
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 1:05 AM EST reply actions
JV was home schooled with hughes by hughes mama. That’s why they have the intelligence of a farmer.
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 1:18 AM EST up reply actions
Isnt it past your bed times children? “Hulk Hogan” lol what a name! And cbchwa@&^ or what ever you scrambled as your name! Go to bed, the adults are discussing the elections!
by JV on Nov 4, 2008 1:36 AM EST up reply actions
jv is playing with his own tool when he thinks of mccain and bush and sheeps. jv is a tool.
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 2:58 AM EST up reply actions
I really would think that Obama knows which war McCain served in. Maybe this whole interview is fake or the author made a typo.
by Tallman on Nov 4, 2008 1:24 AM EST reply actions
Barack wins easily! Matt Hughes is such an a-hole most boring person/fighter in the UFC and he’s disrespecful every time he opens his mouth..
by RoB on Nov 4, 2008 1:50 AM EST reply actions
Hope you enjoy “spread[ing] the wealth” to those who are too lazy to work. Have fun living in a socialist America for the next four years. Enjoy your sympathizer of terrorist nations President who wants to open up talks with countries like Iran, Afghanistan, and Cuba. Enjoy having voted for the least experienced president in our nation’s history. Mr Peepers!!
by RedDog on Nov 4, 2008 2:29 AM EST up reply actions
Least experienced, maybe, but definitely not the dumbest. That title goes to G.W. Bush (and he had no experience either).
Besides, all you saying so and so has no experience, blah blah blah… do you actually think THE PRESIDENT decides on every single issues that happens every freaking day in the country. Advisers do most of the thinking and decision making. The prez is just a puppet figure. Were you too to realize Cheney was the brains and ran the country while Bush was “the prez”. What a joke that was.
by cbchwa on Nov 4, 2008 2:52 AM EST up reply actions
The tax cut is going to %95 of working Americans not to the unemployed. To those who work but have shouldered the tax burden under president Bush.
by DB on Nov 4, 2008 6:48 AM EST up reply actions
Actually DB, that is not the case. Obama plans on cutting taxes for 95% of ALL AMERICANS…which is impossible b/c only 60% of Americans work. SO you ask, well how does Obama cut taxes for people WHO DON’T PAY TAXES, and the answer is, Obama plans on using the tax increases to SEND CHECKS TO THE 40% OF AMERICANS WHO DON’T WORK, and he is calling that a tax cut….And that is called “Redistribution of Wealth”.
by Mike Z. on Nov 4, 2008 7:52 AM EST up reply actions
rob is right, matt is disrespectful every time he talks about someone other than himself, unless of course he is talking about his family or his hunting buddies. he is an asshole and it’s as simple as that. just read his book, you will see the REAL matt hughes and you will never want be a fan of him again.
by genesis302 on Nov 4, 2008 2:17 AM EST reply actions
I just dont get libs, when the vice pres nominee sayas obam is untested. you should take a look its all about self with dems. Biden acted as if he wanted nothing to do with obama 3 wks before obam asked him if he wanted th vp spot another thing who is going to be obama’s staff poloci and harry reid -even if you hate bush and want to compair numbers whos is lower congress or the president nationaly congress sucks as dems
by DBG on Nov 4, 2008 3:07 AM EST reply actions
Try taking a some more in depth look at ethics within the prescription drug market and stock kick backs you will be receiving as you “save lives”. You will be doing just fine little whipper snapper, politicians do not get rich from salary, they get rich off there kick backs and barrel greasing, same as doctors, its sad but its reality. welcome to the real world outside of college, high school and tired recycled rhetoric.
Viva Obama 08!!
THE CHANGE WE NEED..
by okay... on Nov 4, 2008 3:35 AM EST reply actions
Wow, Barack Obama thinks that Mccain was in WW2? What and idiot.
by dumb on Nov 4, 2008 4:30 AM EST reply actions
Do you really believe this was Obama? I find it hard to believe that he would make yet another gaffe, sying that he honored McCain’s service in WW2. McCain searvrd in Vietnam. He would have to be a minimum of 10 years older to have searved in WW2. Either this was a troll (likely) or Obama made another stupid gaffe.
by Marty on Nov 4, 2008 5:21 AM EST reply actions
Does anyone realize that McCain did not server in friggin WWII, mania, can you clarify this interview?
by dramos37 on Nov 4, 2008 6:17 AM EST reply actions
YAWN Now we are talkin politics at MMA Mania ? BlaBlaBla….let’s talk about that idiot Leben another loser on steroids then…
by KazMcNasty on Nov 4, 2008 6:31 AM EST reply actions
If Hughes is so upset that Obama isn’t calling McCain Mr. McCain or Senator McCain shouldn’t he call Obama Mr. or Senator Obama. Hughes is a freaking idiot. As for Obama’s tax plan Hughes couldn’t be further from the truth. Obama doesn’t intend to take 65% of those who make $250,000 a year. He plans to raise the tax on those who make a quarter million from %36 to %39.9 which is what it was durring the Clinton administration merely reversing the Bush tax cut. Matt Hughes is grossly misinformed.
by DB on Nov 4, 2008 6:46 AM EST reply actions
matt is a guy that lives on his farm and he doesn’t know much and no one cares.. he’s afraid that the farmers will get it tougher..
by RoB on Nov 4, 2008 7:33 AM EST up reply actions
Hughes is an idiot. First off he is completely wrong about Obama’s tax plan. Obama does not intend to take %65 of those making $250,000 or more a year, he plans to raise it from %36 to %39.9 what it was under the Clinton administration affectively reversing the Bush tax cut. And he intends to give that money to %95 of working Americans not the unemployed. And second of all if Hughes is so upset that Obama doesn’t call McCain Senator McCain or Mr. McCain shouldn’t Matt Hughes be calling Obama Senator or Mr. Obama. Hughes is a joke.
by DB on Nov 4, 2008 6:55 AM EST reply actions
I don’t agree with Hughes, B U T, just b/c Hughes makes no sense, doesn’t mean that Obama is anywhere near being qualified to be President. But I guess I am an uneducated Republican with an MBA.
by Mike Z. on Nov 4, 2008 7:35 AM EST reply actions
If Hughes is so upset that Obama isn’t calling McCain Mr. McCain or Senator McCain shouldn’t he call Obama Mr. or Senator Obama. Hughes is a freaking idiot. As for Obama’s tax plan Hughes couldn’t be further from the truth. Obama doesn’t intend to take 65% of those who make $250,000 a year. He plans to raise the tax on those who make a quarter million from %36 to %39.9 which is what it was durring the Clinton administration merely reversing the Bush tax cut. Matt Hughes is grossly misinformed."………
NO….YOU ARE THE MISINFORMED ONE…….Obamas gonna kill the economy by his tax and spending hike…Just watch
by texen_1 on Nov 4, 2008 7:40 AM EST reply actions
I am from Canada and have a hard time grasping the concept of elections in USA. It seems like a mess down there.
First off you get a party (DEM) who have Hillary and Obama face off and Hillary would have won if it were not for Michigan and Florida… The party should never have let that happen or count it. Then when its impossible for her to win she drags it out.
Obama was dumb to pick the guy he has now cause he said Barrack had no experience. Barrack really says nothing but knows how to motivate.
John Mccain on the other hand pretends to be a republican who appeals to the (Dem) and he goes and picks a Maverick like Palin. She was not a bad choice cause she has the randomness that Mccain pretends to have and may take some of the female votes.
I dont like the idea of either the vps being president and the sad part is its very possible it could happen. Mccain is old and his health is questionable. Barrack had a potential assassination foiled (Even if they are idiots and were slack, it doesnt mean people arnt out there thinking the same thing and not voicing it)
If Barrack wins and pulls out of Iraq ASAP then it was all for nothing. He would have to again go to other countries and try and get others on board to help stabalize the area. He might actually be able to do this part. Mccain would be there for 4 more years…
Turning the money situation around in the USA is easy dont bail out the banks and put all the dumbys who screwed it up in jail.
However I think Mccain wins in this area because Obama will spend more trying to help everyone (if he doesnt then many people will be disappointed)
In the end if Mccain wins it will be more of the same and everyone will be “Why did we do it to ourselves again”. And if Obama wins it will be “Why is he not doing things for us”
Either way 2 party system sucks cause you really dont have a choice. A or B… wow thats great.
Its gonna be an interesting couple of years and Obama might be able to change the worlds idea of what the USA is all about.
There will be tons of drama…
by omg on Nov 4, 2008 7:47 AM EST reply actions
I don’t vote and I could care less about politics. I’ll adapt to whatever happens. Regardless of your vote, what would be 1 reason to vote for either canidate and what would be 1 reason not to vote for either as well.
by rydinlow on Nov 4, 2008 8:18 AM EST reply actions
It is pretty funny that the most famous man in the world responded to Matt Hughes.
by Bill Maher on Nov 4, 2008 8:36 AM EST reply actions
I’m listening to my morning radio show and they just played sound clips from Rev Wright who is affiliated with Obama. Calling america kkk WTF is that? Is this the same things we can look forward coming from Obama if elected? I’m a dummy with this political stuff.
by rydinlow on Nov 4, 2008 8:42 AM EST reply actions
This is fake. John McCain served in the Vietnam war. There is no way that this is authentic.
Obama is a communist!
Vote McCain
by FJ on Nov 4, 2008 8:47 AM EST reply actions
I hope Obama wins.
Could you ever imagine Sarah Palin as President if McCain would have health problems?
by John Machezi on Nov 4, 2008 8:54 AM EST reply actions
Why is Obama any more qualified than Palin? She has run an entire state. What has Obama done? I would rather have an experienced president and inexperienced vice president (McCain/Palin), than an inexperienced president and an experienced vice president (Obama/Biden)
by DrPepper on Nov 4, 2008 9:00 AM EST reply actions
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