Obama's joke was in poor taste. As Grenadians we are still experiencing the after effects of Revolution and US Invasion. Families have been torn apart and lives lost. Obama's joke has robbed him of my respect and support. "Come he coming he will see"

I would see he is really quite endearing. I'm tired of the whole 'naive', 'inexperienced' play from the rest of the field though. Hes been in public office longer than Hillary Clinton and he majored in political science at Columbia…with a specilaization in guess what?…International Relations. It would be interesting if this fact was more widely publicized.

Tony, you are dreaming like Obama. I am possitive he will not make Primary, so there's no General election. Why? He is not ready for the President yet, he is very good with his MOUTH as usual. I imagine about Michelle as First Lady, I am gooseflesh all over, look at her eyes, sharp tongue and mean face, scary. Look at previous First Ladies, they have generous attitude, benevolent and compassionate heart, but Michelle showed us her mean, stony hearted, harsh, arrogant and lack of human kindness for her goal just like Obama, so I doubt they will care and love Americans also they couln't earn it from Americans. Both of them need the time, experience, cultivation and learn how to be humble.

[...] Obama sees insanity in presidential run [image] Obama made a stop on the Daily Show Wednesday night. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hey, Barack Obama, ju [...]

Why is it that every CNN article phrases Obama's headlines to make him look back when the content of the article says exactly the opposite. For example, "Obama, Enough Black Enough." or "Obama: Knows It's A Stretch To See Him As President." or this one, "Obama sees insanity in Presidential Run."

It sounds like he's himself insane. The man speaks common sense, speaks incredibly well and obviously means what he says and says what he means.

Why must CNN twist, manipulate and mangle his words constantly?

Oh wait, I know, it's because they're scared of him. Clinton would allow a deregulation free for all for corporate media, especially her buddies.

He won't.

TO: Daryl, Chicago, IL : August 23, 2007 10:22 am

If you had read for comprehension what I wrote you would have seen that I based my analysis on Obama's own cosponsorship of a particular piece of legislation that has since resulted in the major growth of Mexican drug gangsters in America in the past couple of years.

FROM OBAMA'S Senate web site:

"Senator Obama cosponsored the Combat Meth Act, which provides more money for fighting methamphetamine (meth), tightens controls on the sale of meth ingredients, and provides assistance to the children of meth abusers. The legislation would limit access to cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, the primary ingredient used to make methamphetamine. This bill passed the Senate and became law in the 109th Congress."

The real outcome of that legislation, according to the 2007 National Drug Threat Assessment of the National Drug Intelligence Center, an agency of the U.S. Justice Department:

"Methamphetamine production and distribution trends are undergoing significant strategic shifts, resulting in new challenges to law enforcement and public health agencies. For example, marked success in decreasing domestic methamphetamine production through law enforcement pressure and strong precursor chemical sales restrictions has enabled Mexican DTOs to rapidly expand their control over methamphetamine distribution—even in eastern states—as users and distributors who previously produced the drug have sought new, consistent sources. These Mexican methamphetamine distribution groups (supported by increased methamphetamine production in Mexico) are often more difficult for local law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate, and dismantle because they typically are much more organized and experienced than local independent producers and distributors. Moreover, these Mexican criminal groups typically produce and distribute high purity ice methamphetamine that usually is smoked, potentially resulting in a more rapid onset of addiction to the drug."

The article at the top of this thread is based upon Barack Obama's qualifications for president. The drug war policies that he has supported and the negative impact on our country today of those policies are relevant issues.

Actually my blog post included two news articles a federal intelligence report and a resolution by the U.S. Conference of mayors which is an organization of front line ELECTED executives representing the issues of tens of millions of urban Americans. They say that Obama's drug war is a failure. That relates to his abilities as a leader and his self-serving claim on Jon Stewart of challenging conventional wisdom. As I wrote:
Barack Obama: A Stereotype of Conventional Wisdom
http://independentsofamerica.blogspot.com/2007/08/barack-obama-stereotype-of-conventional.html

For the last 8 years the governing Republicans have plundered the national treasury into bankruptcy, killed thousands of young Americans barely out of their teens, bombed more than a million Iraqi civilians out of existence, lied repeatedly about world events and foreign policy, covered up major policy blunders and passed the buck every time you turned around. OBAMA, I think is the last right hope for America and the world.

"You know, I can't stand Obama. Sorry..he's inexperienced and cocky. Guess what? I am a black woman. There's more of us out here. We don't all support him.
Posted By LeeAnn, San Francisco : August 23, 2007 2:26 pm"

LeeAnn…think there are always a few of you in every society and before we witness any tragedy like Cho of Viginia Tech…we might need to do some mental examination on this lady.

If you want a real president who WON'T play politics and has some serious integrity, you should consider voting for Dennis Kucinich. Don't settle on the candidates the media spoon-feeds you. You may think there are only 3 Democratic candidates, but that is far from the truth.

And don't bother saying that Dennis or some of the "lesser" candidates have no chance– the American people should vote for the candidate they feel will be the best President of the United States of America– and NOT one who dances around answers, can't state their position on important issues directly, and NOT one who receives millions of dollars from lobbyists and/or corporations. These candidates by default will not have the peoples' interests at heart.

"You know, I can't stand Obama. Sorry..he's inexperienced and cocky. Guess what? I am a black woman. There's more of us out here. We don't all support him." Huh

…LeeAnn…box up your computer, take your meds and get some rest. Seriously, please clarify how you think he is cocky? I am a Black Woman also and am not supporting him because he is Black. I am supporting him because he utilizes common sense, talks to me and not down to me and most of all because of his "inexperience"!

One more thing…you do come off as a man-hating female.

To Blair Ivey Georgia:
I did not realize Senator Obama’s reference to Grenada last night was in bad taste until I read your post. While I did not support the invasion of Grenada, I salute your son and all those who served there, and in all branches of the American military.

I hope that we will always realize that political opposition to a use of the military (be it Grenada, Vietnam or Iraq) is in no way connected to a lack of support for those brave Americans who risk their lives in service to our nation.

I’m glad your son made it back unharmed, and I feel those who did not and for all those families who have lost loved ones in defense of America.

You know, I can't stand Obama. Sorry..he's inexperienced and cocky. Guess what? I am a black woman. There's more of us out here. We don't all support him.

Posted By LeeAnn, San Francisco

To LEE ANN: I pray Obama becomes president and when his legislation for free health and mental care is passed you should go and get some help so you can stop being so angry with good BLACK MEN in our community! Your feelings toward Obama are one thing but to put him down like you have is another. You might not agree with him but we as a community should rather have Obama as a role model and leader than some of the other knuckle heads the media supports and crams down our children’s throats! A lot of black women forget they can uplift our race by choosing to support good brothers! Lets get out of the mindset that thugs and ballers are only aspirations that your children should have. Obama as president might also inspire some of our lost young men to straighten out there lives, honor their families and treat women with more respect. Or would you like Obama better if he was calling women out their names, objectifying them, had kids he did not care of or abused our women? Black women hold the key to changing our communities by not settling for less, uplift each other and honoring our ancestors so we can move forward and better contribute to this great country, instead of rotting in it's jails. Obama is a positive role model for the African American Community and will be an excellent president. Don't forget we are our brothers and sisters keepers. May God continue to bless you young sister. Obama 08!

To Lee Ann in San Francisco:

You sound typical and bitter. Describe experience as it pertains to becoming president and speak for yourself!

I am a Democrat, a mother, a wife, and above all a person who believes that Barack Obama is our chance to achieve the greatness that we know is within us as a nation. I am not a politician nor do I have anything to gain by this writing, but I have read Obama's book and I am moved by his discussions about our "core values". To me, those core values were the ones that showed up in all of us on Sept. 11th, 12th, 13th…those days we were good people, kind people, one nation. Our core values should bring us together. Maybe one man cannot change the heart of a nation, but sound judgement, a positive outlook, and the audicity of hope are traits that I would chose over "experience" anytime. We had experience…let's try hope!!!

You know, I can't stand Obama. Sorry..he's inexperienced and cocky. Guess what? I am a black woman. There's more of us out here. We don't all support him.

Jim from Texas,

No Obama never said he wants to invade Pakistan. What he said was he wants to fight on the real front of the War Against Terrorism, where Osama Bin Laden the person that killed 3000+ American people is hiding. He happens to be hiding in the Pakistan mountains, where our war efforts have been lacking to find him. Obama states that he wants to go escalate our troop presence in Pakistan so we can capture and/or execute Osama Bin Laden and the leadership of Al Qaeda. Hopefully that clarifies it for you my friend. Have a good day.

Also I just want to say that I am happy to see Spinstopper and all of the republican neo conservatives in this article! You all constantly reassure me why I am voting for Obama to rid the filth that your leaders have spread across this country.

Terry from El Paso, I find it incredible that you seemingly are totally amazed by your findings. Were you born yesterday?

Here's a newsflash for you

*This just in, Bush stole the Florida vote and got into office illegally!*

*The Sun is the Earth's main source of energy scientists conclude!*

*Drinking lots of liquids may lead to increased bathroom useage!"

Sorry, but that was too easy to attack. You are paranoid, rightly so. There is a lot of shady activity perversing our system of government. You have to understand that being a citizen, you concede your power to a certain amount of control from the voice in the clouds. thats why we are called a represanative democracy. it would be impossible to count the votes of 200 million people each time an election came around, so we vote to put people in place to make decesions for us. Thats ultimately the Presidents job as well, to make the hard decesions that will affect our daily lives becaues he is supposed to be equipped to do such a job. The problem is that our entire system has been corrupted by money, and a people who will do anything to remain in positions of power. power corrupts, and when elected officials win on popularity, rather than content of character, you get officials that are corrupt because they dont know how to perform their jobs, so they pay their friends to do it for them, which in turn, puts them in everyone's back pocket. this is nothing new, its just sad that America seems to lack the integrity to seriously consider the political process when electing officials for office.

Typical Obama: mile wide, inch deep.

Mike Gravel is "CRUSTY"?!

WTH is this "legit" Ticker calling a candidate crusty?!?

CNN, you're the crustier…

Can you imagine the rank fear of the republican handlers facing a natural like Obama. He is intelligent and sincere. He knows where he stands and makes lucid arguments for his positions on the issues. He is profoundly charismatic - look at that warm smile. He clearly exudes change at a time when the country hankers for someone fresh and NEW. He is energetic and confident.
He is free from most of the usual baggage of corruption carried by so many other candidates. He is clearly the new face that the world would embrace restoring much of our lost prestige from kicking in the door on Iraq. He represents NEWNESS while the rest of the candidates on both isles reek of the same old, same old - OLD, OLD, OLD !!!

To all the good men that fought in Grenada God Bless you.
blair

Posted By Blair Ivey Georgia : August 23, 2007 10:12 am

Thanks Blair, I was also there. I thank your son for his VOLUNTEER service to his country.

He probably didn't mean it the way it sounded, but if a Republican said that off-handed, we would be hearing these Democratic apologists calling them a "war-monger who never served and they are making jokes about a conflict where our brave men did".

Why does the writer of the article refer to Mike Gravel as crusty? And they throw in the fact that he has no way of winning the nomination as though the media has nothing to do with that. This isn't exactly good journalism.

To address certain concerns, I think that we definitely need a president with a sense of humour. Look at Bush and Cheney, etc. Plus it's just smart. Reagan was able to charm the press, as was Clinton. It helped them to be able to disarm the reporters and through them the American people. Also, anyone who thinks going on the Daily Show won't win a presidential candidate votes is quite frankly very naive as to the voting process. Clinton went on MTV and voila, huge turnout of the 18-25 voter demographic that usually has an appallingly low turnout rate. Obama's team is definitely stepping up the campaign and trying to reach the crowd of young voters looking for a change. Young voters want youth, hope, and accountability. As for experience, Obama has huge experience working on both sides of the aisle, creating compromise. Which is what the President should be doing. Not dividing the country.

"Mr. Obama, people in my country would support you and like way you think…..Mrs. Hillary….hmmmm….not so much!"

BORAT

This isn't an act. Obama really IS a leader with common sense. I'm from Chicago where he was my state senator for a long time before enterring the U.S. Senate. This is really just the way he is. Check out his record. He's done wonderful things for us.

And, by the way, the Grenada thing was a joke. It's the Daily Show. Not the ABC Evening News.

I would most certainly prefer a candidate that thinks like us "normal" citizens [for those that may not know us "normal" people use common sense and good judgement throughout our daily lives]rather than try to appeal to everyone. You just can't do it! But with that being said unfortunately our president has no idea how to use either & the other side voted for him…LOL….stop playing…OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT……..

I agree that this article completely took the conversation between Jon Stewart and Barck Obama out of context. The statement concerning "invading a smaller country" was made just to prove the point that the media has been pulling many of Obama's statements out of context. Earlier in the show, Jon Stewart had been pointing out to Barack Obama how ridiculous some of the headlines had been lately. This again proves the point that the media can't wait to pull a comment (even one made in jest on a comedy show) out of context in order to create controversy. It makes me ill to know that I cannot trust our media to give an unbiased report on a candidate.

I think Obama might be the only hope for our country, seriuosly, if we have to go through another Clinton debacle I'm gonna be sick. Also, if you watched this interview on Comedy Central Barrack made the greatest comment in regards to his experience. Cheney and Rumsfield had experience, a lot of experience, look where that got us.

The Daily Show has some of the highest quality journalism on the idiot box today. Jon always ask the most cogent and diverse questions on any topic.

I was just a little disappointed in his softballing Obama.

But any politician to go on a comedy show during an election is one step up on the field. For those who do not have the guts I paraphrase something an picture editor of mine used to say back in the day, '[...]they can't take a joke.'

"Obama seems like a pretty genuine person, but he's very tentative in his speech"

Wow!, I didn't get that at all! He looked extremely relaxed, his remarks were genuine, not the rehearsed, pre-programmed, sound-bite statements you hear from other "top-tier" candidates.

His remarks about talking directly to people because they want to "look under the hood and kick the tires" was great. I don't want a parrot leading the country. That's why this guy is on my short list.

Have a good day,

Chip

I get so tired hearing people complain about the Senator's "tentative speech" as a sign of inexperience. The fact that he doesn't just parrot a list of rehearsed political talking points, and that he takes time to give considered and unprepared responses to people's question only highlights his excellent judgment. He understands in a way that none of the other candidates and a woefully small portion of the American populace that we must not make decisions until the time for them has come; that we must reserve judgment until we have collected as much data as possible; that until the actual critical moment has passed, there is still always time to consider new options, new and better courses. I for one hate it when politicians sound off on issues in a "I've already got this all figured out" sort of way. I don't want a president who "stays the course," I want a president who is going to make the right decisions for this country. As Emerson said, "a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of a small mind." (For evidence I would recommend a quick review of our political history over the past few years.)

I don't watch the Dailey Show. I have no clue as to their audience demographics. There may be some truth to what Obama said but I am left thinking "So?"

Can somebody tell me what RightyTighty is talking about?

The Daily Show is where I get all my political news..

DAN, TX, "How naive and inexperienced. You shouldn't telegraph to Grenada our plans for invasion!"

It was a JOKE made on a COMEDY show! Get real.. I guess if he sang a song you would pick each word apart? Obama gets kudos’ for being on the show and RELAXING a little show himself as human. Good Job !! Obama we know how stressful it must be on the campaign trail. Hope you take at least a full day out the week to relax! Don't burn yourself out

I think before it's over with, we'll see all the candidates on the Daily Show. Ever since Clinton first played his sax on Arsenio Hall, candidates have realized that they have to be able to show a more personal side. And going on the Daily Show means they can actually laugh at themselves. Plus it has the added bonus of if they say something embarrassing, they can always come back later and say "It was the Daily Show, not Face the Nation - gimme a break, I was trying to be funny"

By coincidence, I read this on the internet just before reading the Obama article: "I have come to realize … that we - all of us - are being observed, manipulated, and exploited by powerful groups in our culture. Hidden behind technologies we do not understand, they meter and control us more and more as time goes by. Their activities are done in the dark, their motives unknown, their purposes unrevealed. Am I paranoid?…" http://www.midasjones.com/html/opinion.htm

Our leaders sell us policies that won't work in exchange for our votes so that they can stay in power. I never read about that in civics class…

Barack has made several appearances on the Daily Show in the past, he has nothing to hide, which is why he makes such a great interview with Jon Stewert.

CNN, you're ridiculous. Second time this week you're trying make something that Obama DIDN'T say into something he did say through a misleading headline(a stretch to see him as President? umm, he said some VOTERS to see him. Context please!). He never said anything about insanity, he was just answering a question. Stop being so biased. Just because Time Warner might have to pay more taxes in an Obama administration(well deserved if you ask me), it doesn't mean you should manipulate the news. Did you run anything on the front page about his endorsement from Rep. Murphy, like the day before with Clinton's endorsement from the Arkansas Governor? Of course not, and arguably it's more important. Mickey Mouse 'journalism' at its' finest displayed by CNN.

All the experience in the world doesn't mean anything if you are completely devoid of good judgment. As Sen. Obama said last night, "Dick Cheney and Don Rumsfeld had all the experience in the world." Rock the boat, Barack the vote!

I have so much respect for candidates who go on The Daily Show. My hats off to Biden, Huckabee, Obama, and McCain.

Kudos to Obama for taking on the Daily show. I watched the segment and it seemed like he actually enjoyed being there and spoke like a 'real' person verses what I have been exposed to in the past from other politicians.

My apologies for the several typos in the above post. I sometimes get too passionate in my arguments at the expense of proper grammar…

Obama becomes the most recent in a long line of distinguished commentators who tell us once again that the emperor is naked as a jaybird. The bogus issues that we, as an electorate, get worked up over during elections mean nothing. (Are you old enough to remember Kennedy and Nixon debating over Qemoy and Matsu?)No history book is going to regard these issues as important. What should our candidates be telling us?

1. The VISA card is maxed out, the mortgage hasn't been paid in six months, the car's tires are bald, and there is no spare. We have overspent and we are WAY in the hole. If a severe national emergency came along (think new strain of avian flu strikes ten million, one million dead) then we will have no resources to help us deal with the problem. Our national debt is owned by our friends Communist China and the Arabic world. We cannot feed ourselves, fuel our own cars, or produce the consumer goods that Americans invented in the first place.

2. After a binge of lowering taxes and raising government expenditures, we have to put the fiscal house back in order. Higher taxes and fewer government services will be the norm for the rest of our lifetimes.

3. The continent's natural resources and the national infrastructure cannot support continued population growth. A program of population control must be implemented though how we can deal with the population increases in the third world is an unanswerable question. Income tax will have to increase, not decrease, with each child. A dramatic increase in taxation will be required for the third, fourth, and fifth child. Immigration, legal and illegal, must stop altogether.

3. The ability of global corporations to corrupt government cripples the ability of the world's nations to deal with their internal problems. The corporate interest is in this quarter's numbers, not in the health of children or the cleanliness of the environment. It is easy to bribe a loutish dictator. It is a little more expensive to manipulate democracies, but corporations have learned to choose our candidates with their donations, then help them design the campaign commercials that we all respond to so well.

4. Our standard of living is likely to deteriorate during the next few decades. It is likely that many American families will be transferring from the middle class to the lower class for the first time in our glorious history. It also likely that an increasing percentage of the national wealth will be transferred to the richest 1 percent of American families.

5. Our leadership is in denial. They did not acknowledge these problems when they were small and controllable. They do not acknowledge them now when the problems are large and unmanageable. Why not? Because we wouldn't elect them if they did.

As the cop said when he slapped the ticket into my hand, "Have a nice day."

One more comment: I thought Stewart's monologue last night was hilarious. His comments on the inability of the government to do so-called nation building in our own country (crumbling infrastructure, ongoing effects of Katrina in New Orleans) while attempting to do the very same thing in Iraq, and juxtoposing that with Cheney's claim that we couldn't invade Iraq in 1991 because it would be a quagmire yet supporting the very same plan in 2003 without considering the consequences, hit the nail on the head. Also, it was downright heartbreaking to see the testimonials of our soldiers who are continuing the fight in Iraq while they're (and our) government take the month off. I think it's reprehensible that the Iraqi parliament and the U.S. Congress (and President Bush) have no problem with taking an entire month off while our troops continue to fight and die in the streets of Iraq. I wish them all the best, hope for the return as soon as the conditions allow for it, and want them to know the American people have not forgotten about them.

I think that this article is phrased very weirdly as well. The word "insanity" has strong negative connotations, and it was never uttered throughout the course of this conversation. Check out the actual interview on youtube!

Refreshing honesty. Of the Dem candidates, Barack or John Edwards will get my vote in the primary, as will the Dem nominee Nov '08. Hillary will keep troops in Iraq and let the health insurance industry continue fleecing America, but is still far better for America than any Republican.

Having said that, I'm an Independent that now reviles the GOP for what it did to ordinary Americans with its corporate agenda when they controlled Congress and the White House.

God, please give voters the wisdom not to vote for greed-driven corrupt lying Republicans that supported Bush's assault on America. Amen.

I'm a Democrat but still on the fence about who I'm going to support in the primaries. However, I think all the talk of Barack Obama's inexperience as being a major negative is completely overblown. Not that Hillary Clinton's experience should be a detriment to her campaign, but Obama was spot on in his point that nobody in politics had larger resumes than Cheney and Rumsfeld at the time of the 2000 elections and look at where that got us. Everybody claims they're sick of the corrupt and insular thinking of the political in-crowd of DC, so maybe having a candidate of change who is willing to bring fresh ideas to DC is a good thing. As I said, I haven't committed to any of the candidates yet, but Obama definitely intrigues me.

The title of this article is a precise example of misleading headlines produced by the media today that was discussed on the Daily Show last night between the Senator and Jon Stewart.

It is apparent that today’s media in this country lacks integrity in their reporting. They have instead used their power to influence, through the dissemination of information, reality and create perceptions that are filtered through their own prism; disallowing the citizens they are to serve, draw their own conclusions.

First of all, I think it's pretty preposterous to say that Obama's remarks might be taken seriously. Plenty of politicians have appeared on the Daily Show, and none of their remarks, if humorous, have been taken out of context. This article clearly states that these remarks were made on the Daily Show, on Comedy Central, which is widely known not to be a serious news show.
If John Edwards keeps on sabotaging himself by making constant negative attacks on the Clinton campaign, and if Clinton continues to cite her husband's presidency as proof that she'll do a good job, I think we can certainly look forward to the Obama administration in the near future.

This article is phrased so weirdly. Anyone who hadn't seen the show might take some of these quotes in the wrong way, especially when it was a humorous conversation and not a completely serious political one.

Unfortunately, I'm expecting some controversy or other to arise from this appearance. If the media could create controversy out of Michelle Obama talking about maintaining her household during a campaign, they can surely make controversy out of an appearance on the Daily Show.

^^^Oh I agree totally regarding the article especially the end comment on invading a smaller country! They are on comedy central joking at how people view his foreign policies. There was another spin line right there. Hey who regulates the media? The interview was great they hit so many major points that I think this really helped Americans see who Barack really is. It was laid back and straight to the point a great job!

Mark R.
What if I voted for this guy and he really did use common sense?

This is one of the reasons I support Barack Obama. That is exactly what I hear when I listen to him. Themes of common sense, personal responsibility, hope and change.

If anyone can restore the office of the Presidency to what it should be, it's Barack Obama.

Hey, CNN, just how insane is the process of running for president?

Is it as insane as having every word you say scritinized, analyzed and then dismissed or attacked as a "gaffe?"

Is it as crazy as having hair, cleavage or elementary school be the biggest news in a presidential race when our country is at war?

Maybe it as insane as a Cable News Network trying to make a controversy out of some humorous comments on a late night comedy show?

I am not American. I cannot vote. The outcome of your election would do little or nothing for my country.

It is interesting to observe how comments to Mr Obama are reasonably respectfully phrased.

Mr Obama in essence said: running for President it's all an abnormal game. Put this on top of his wife's comment that it is really like a household chore, then look at the picture that emerges.

Obama made several inspiring, comments that really shows what he will bring to the administration. CNN Ticker chose only to summarize what they thought/hoped would sound controversial or even negative. Stewart was in awe of how refreshing it is to have a candidate who actually says what we're all really thinking, instead of playing games as if we're idiots. There's no mention of that wonderful exchange. CNN does a diservice to its readers and our country by trying to spin the news instead of just reporting it balanced. What a shame.

Senator Obama should be commended for his willingness to be forthright with the people day in and day out

I think Obama is a refreshing candidate. His common sense approach to issues and open dialogue reveals a new approach to Presidential politics. I'm a conservative Republican, but I am intrigued with his candidacy. I agree with Christian that his comments may be used to show his inexperience.

Obama is the only candidate with a wise common sense.

Doesn't Obama want to invade Pakistan? Did I misunderstand him when he said that? Maybe he never said it; I can never tell with the media these days. In reality, I have no faith in any politician. Democrats, Republicans, Independent; etc. I believe they will all just look out for themselves, and the rest of us will just be used as fodder for their agendas.

Don't we all see the insanity in campaigning? Don't we want someone who can talk straight with us? Can't we appreciate the humor in this interview and respect someone who is so confident in his beliefs, and not governed by spin city?

As much as I like Obama and Jon Stewart, the latter's political interviews have been completely unfair.

Stewart has taken a much harder approach with his other political interviews and really threw Obama a bunch of softballs. With more people turning to The Daily Show for their news, and with Stewarts constant reminders about how the media often lets us down, shouldn't he be a little tougher?

It really seems like he enjoys having it both ways: rightly critiquing the media for not doing their job, but failing to live up to his responsibility as a real source of news for many people, all be it in a humorous format.

I would have liked to see him ask Obama some tough questions in addition to some softer, more humorous ones.

I hate CNN. The title of the article - "Obama sees insanity in presidential run"…I mean, come on. What does CNN have against Obama? Why not simply "Obama appears on Daily Show." They are trying to generate negativity around him by grouping "insanity" with "Obama" in the title. Clever tactic CNN. I'm sorry Obama didn't accept your special interest funding.

I think Obama's lack of experience actually plays to his advantage. The President I don't believe has to be the smartest man in the country, or the greatest political mind. They hire advisors anyways. I want my President to actually like America. Not just big business. Not just Washington D.C. regardless if you like or dislike Obama, you have to admit - this guy is different. While I disagree with some of his stances(such as immigration), I put a great amount of faith in the fact that this man would never steamroll a bill through that the citizens didn't want, and wouldn't sell out the middle-class in order for his buddies' stocks to go up half a point.

people need to wake up and not give in to the "spin cycle". When even some innocuous comment by Michelle Obama can be spliced and diced and turned into an anti-Hillary comment, you know the Republican spin machine and their "objective" media attack dogs are in full-on attack mode….even in light of the total bald-faced lies told over and over throughout this administration….how can any Republican candidate even hope to distance himself enough from ALL the current problems created by this administration to have any chance to win or even have the guts to run is beyond me….I know, let's pit the Dems against each other and make people fall for it!!!instead of having any answers ourselves, this is the way to win now, it worked for Bush!!!

The only experience these other candidates have is knowing how to smile in your face, promise the world to you, then leave you wondering what happened? What's that song say about people like this? "Back Stabbers" is it? Obama seems to be calling it how it is….i think we need think about this. Same 'ol puppet politician being pulled by big oil, military, etc.? or new ideas and some honesty?

Jon Stewart's show is a pure political satire. The conversation was a light hearted banter in the spirit of the show. The audience loved it. The idea was to point out how absurd,twisted and manipulative is the current system. "Anything can be destorted if one tries hard enough…" Right, CNN?These fragmented dialogue is taken out of context and no one should be mislead by it. Humorless morons are of course welcome to believe that Barack Obama wants to invade Granada.Just spread the word and also please check your closet for laprachans and tooth fairy…

It speaks volumes about the political situation today that Obama looks good at least partly because he's young and proud and doesn't owe favors to everyone in Washington. Yes, he's inexperienced, but maybe he hasn't gone all cynical and crooked yet.

Does anyone else here think that Obama not having enough experience is a plus in some areas? Like he said in the article, a Senator is hardened to pander to the bad voters. I feel like a newly elected President without too much experience would be more blunt about his policies and honestly offer his (or her if the case arises) new vision for country. He would tell the American people of his policies before he got elected and follow through with them. Hilliary's too much like everyone else. One word that describes her in my mind is "Machiavellian".

Pat, go slander Obama somewhere else. WE didn't need [....] to spoil a regular article about Obama's appearance on a COMEDY SHOW with talk about the drug war. are you kidding me? Whats wrong with drugs? That article was about Meth, when was meth ever discussed an any political forum in the past 6 months? Get relavant to the conversation, then talk about the drug war, which no one cares about cause one of the most lethal drugs out there is 100% legal to do, (alcohol) while perfectly harmless drugs are scheduled like marijuana, opium. oh but they kill over it across the world. oh but we are killing for oil across the world, so whats the difference? Get it? now please, go be [...] somewhere else. Obama killed it last night.

Pat Rogers….
1st of all this wasn't an article about the drug war. 2nd of all, you take 1 article and base your opinion on THAT?

Barack Obama does indeed represent the majority of Americans. He is not trying to out-tough all the other candidates, such as Republicans, who want to attack Iran, deport all "immigrants" which is the politically correct term for deporting all Hispanics, and expand Gitmo???how insane….is anyone paying attention??That Obama's position is deemed unconventional just shows how out of touch GW and the current crop of conservative candidates are….it is only unconventional for our administration which is focused on alienating us from the rest of the world and turning us into a third world country…
Also, anyone who comments supporting the Republicans who isn't in the top 1% income level is living in fantasy land, don't delude yourself into thinking Republicans represent you for some other minor cause you might deem important….when ALL of us suffer from misguided policies i.e. Ethanol, Iraq, lack of cogent policy on health care, education, transportation, infrastructure, climate change…. When future generations are still paying for these huge mistakes, YOU will be to blame for supporting these dinosaurs…unless you can hypnotize yourself into thinking you were brainwashed, or just blame somebody else, like anyone who voted for GW does now….

Obama is the most interesting intelligent candidate I have ever seen run for the office of president in my lifetime. The idea of Obama as president has inspired so many who never vote. I'm changing to Democrat so that I can vote for him in South Carolina.
I just wish I still had a Republican party I still identified with and believed in.

I remember John Kerry and Al Gore trying desperately to be charming and likeable. They usually fell flat.

Obama can win this election because he can not only motivate the progressive Democratic party base but also win over crucial independents.

I know that Hillary Clinton has a lot of enthusiastic supporters, but I doubt they are going to stay home in November or vote Republican if Obama is the nominee.

You know JFK was a senator for only 8 years before becoming one of our countries youngest presidents. His opponents say he lacks experience. I only see he lacks corruption.

"Noting that Obama has been criticized for lacking experience, Stewart asked, "Have you thought about running a smaller country first?"
Obama smiled and said, "You know, what I did think about though was invading a smaller country …" He suggested the island nation of Grenada."
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I am so dare obama thinks it is FUNNY to suggest HE would invade a smaller country such as GRENADA.
Where was he on October 25,1983/ Oh yes He just graduated from collage WHILE my son was fighting in Grenada because Regan ordered the ivasion. Did not congress try to call for Regan's impechment for this.
I dare obama make such a joke. We had 19 fatalities and 116 injuries. Grenada suffered 45 military and at least 24 civilian deaths, along with 358 soldiers wounded. Cuba had 25 killed in action, with 59 wounded and 638 taken prisoner.
I was one of the lucky parents that did not lose a child in this invasion. I will remember my son calling me and saying he only had a minute but he wanted to tell me he loved me and that he was being shipped out. He said he did not know where they were headed but it was big. I found out the next day from the news about the invasion.
Was not one hypothesis for the invasion that the island of Grenada would have become a corner of a triangle comprising Cuba and Nicaragua and that the counties could have militarily controlled the water passages of the Caribbean Sea, thereby controlling the movement of oil from Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.
To all the good men that fought in Grenada God Bless you.
blair

the "experience" that all of the other candidates seem to be lauding is the type of experience of politicos that the U.S. does not need. it is the same "experience" that Bush and Cheney and Rove have relied on for EIGHT STRAIGHT YEARS while running the U.S. into the ground. and for all their "experience", they still made the horrible decision to unilaterally invade Iraq and create a NEW breeding ground for terrorism, they still decide to erode our freedoms daily, they still focus our economy solely on the wealthy and not on all people in the U.S.

we need a President who is willing to be up front about his or her decisions, someone who is not swayed by the Washington machine, someone who has rational judgement, not just experience. Barack Obama is really the only candidate who can fulfill that.

Actually… I was just watching that lil' interview there Obama had w/ Jon Stewart… and I think he's definitely right in this case. He came out well, was correct, and seemed relatively honest and appealing which is good. Also, there was a lot of humor here and there… it'd be a shame if anyone else actually criticized him 4 dat.

"…so much of what we talk about, so much of what we say, it's not true, people know it's not true, all the insiders understand that we're just game-playing — and in the meantime you've got these hugely serious problems, which are true."

Thank you, and goodnight America.

Experience means absolutely nothing without Wisdom. As Barack has been stating and has been shown to be true, there are plenty of people within the Bush administration that have years of experience as a politician. But they don't have the wisdom to understand when it's the right time to do or not do certain things, even though you might have the right to accomplish that task.

Wisdom and plain common sense is what has been lacking. What Obama is bringing to the table is that manner of politics. Common sense and wisdom, not conventional wisdom that we've been made to believe is the only way you can perform as a politician.

With all the years of experience this current administration has accumalated, we shouldn't be in the quagmire that the US currently is in with Iraq. Experience means absolutely nothing without wisdom. Quite with the rhetoric and start communicating like a human being again.

I at least admire Obama for that. Besides the fact that he hasn't changed his mind or vote for opposition against the Iraq war from the beginning, unlike some other people.

Uh oh - a candidate with integrity, conviction, and honesty. He might be the one to put the US back on track. Best to shut him down right away.

Obama is refreshing in part because he doesn't take this stuff so seriously. I have no doubt he would take his Presidential responsibilities seriously, but he doesn't seem caught up in the consultant-scripted kabuki theatre of campaigning.

One doesn't get the sense that he would tie himself into verbal knots in order to avoid saying that a vote giving Bush authority to wage war was a mistake. To his great credit, one also doesn't get the sense he would make that kind of mistake in the first place.

If by experienced you mean, knowing how to take favors from lobbyist, maintaining the status quo thats failing this country, or keeping the middle class in crushing debt, then I think I'll vote for the inexperienced candidate.

Mitt Romney was first to talk about expanding the prisons in Cuba… Obama is jumping on coat tails.

The only naive ones in this campaign are Hillary Clinton and John Edwards—they trusted Bush to go to war. Experience isn't what matters—good judgement is what matters and Clinton's judgement has been apalling. Obama has exhibited model judgement on everything from disavowing the use of nuclear weapons against non-state actors in Pakistan, restoring habeus corpus, and to sitting down and talking with our enemies (you know, they way we did in the past with our bitter enemies the Soviets, North Vietnamese, etc). At every step Obama has been attacked by the Clintons and media for being rational and just common-sensical. This has to stop and I hope he wins the nomination.

I dont disagree with him and I think he seems like a alright guy but I still have a lot of hesitation about asking him to run our country. There is something Thoreau like but is that good. Remember Thoreau as all about changing the way we lived, but he did by living on someone else's land so that he could continue he deep thoughts. Made for a good book but not a good leader of people!

Speaking from Trinidad and Tobago right next to Grenada, we're good stay where you are Mr. Obama. But seriously as an avid political spectator I'm amazed at how completely ridiculous it is to attack Obama on some of the positions he has taken. Bin Laden attacked and killed thousands of your citizens and he suggests a strike (not an invasion as some have mistakenly reported) with or without Pakistan's approval if there is actionable intellegence and he is villified. he suggests dialogue and he is attacked by the very people (Democrats)who suggest that George Bush doesnt talk to people enough. And now this Michelle Obama non-story which one commentator on Fox described as damaging to Obama's campaign…huh?

A good, sincere appearance last night on The Daily Show.

Obama is our best chance for true change in this divided country

I really believe that Obama would be an excellent President!! My question is why is "inexperience" so bad? Haven't we had enough of "experience" in the White House? (Bush & Bush, Clinton and now Clinton) I feel its time for new blood and the refreshing honesty that Obama is bringing to the table.

Barack needs to highlight his experience in the legislature and the Senate, it is not like he has been sitting on his hands. He needs to talk about how he has worked with both parties and received concensus to make bills pass successfully.

But I'm sure the media will find a way to spin that in a negative way too.

"…the crusty former Alaska senator in a long-shot bid for the nomination."
DISGUSTING!!! This is the man who read the Pentagon Papers to stop the draft during the Viet Nam Conflict. He may come off as a grumpy old man, but listen to what he says about corporations and handouts to candidates. I'm sure that at his age he'd like to retire but can't do so with the field of Dem candidates that are there.

I watched this interview last night and at no time did he say the debate was "insane." Again, quit putting words in people's mouths clinton news network.

Thinking your going to gain votes by going on the Daily show. Now that's insanity.

was i the only one a little concerned by his remarks? i like the guy, but would the president of the united states make a joke like that?

Right on, Obama!
Thank God, I finally have a candidate.
Oma

This is the difference between Dems and Repubs. Do you think Thompson is lying about his agenda to get votes? Definitely not, his life proves it.

Soooo.., stop playing the game already and tell us the truth Obama! Once again, your proving yourself to be just like the rest of the dems, that from your own mouth.

I watched the Daily Show and I think it's ironic that the very type of headlines Jon Stewart pointed out to Obama, is the same kinds of headlines the CNN Political Tracker blog uses. Am I to infer from this headline that Obama thinks it's "insane" that he's running for president? At least you included what he really said in the article, kudos for that, I suppose.

I would hope someone reading Obama's remark on Grenada realizes he was joking… It's sad to even point that out, but with today's hostile politcal climate it's probably only a matter of time before he is critized by another politician for making a casual joking remark on a fake news show.

This report is such a let down. CNN and the MSM is quick to parrot the phrase that Sen. Obama is inexperienced. Jon Stewart addressed the issue right from the start. Obama's answer? No one came to the White House with more experience than Cheney and Rumsfeld and look where that has gotten us…What the country needs is someone with good judgment.
Is CNN afraid to discuss the Senator's answer to the most unsubstantiated critique that has been leveled against him from both the right and left?

I think Obama's staff was right: 'The thing you've got to understand is, this isn't on the level.' None of it is.

I watched this interview last night. Obama seems like a pretty genuine person, but he's very tentative in his speech… the "lack of experience" really shows in that respect. I'm sure he would make a great president, but I think he needs to aim for 2016 so he can hone his leadership skills. I'd be afraid that he would crack under the pressure if he were elected in '08.
The only problem I recognized with him during the interview was his praise of Mike Huckabee. I don't like Huckabee at all (after seeing his interview on the Colbert Report). He kind of reminds me of Nixon.

Leave it up to CNN to report on a candidates visit to a fake news show.

After reading some of the "news" that CNN "reports", I know where the real insanity is.

As my wife and I were watching the interview last night, we were joking about which news organizations would report on it. I guess it wasn't such a joke after all.

Time and time again he shows how qualified he is to be president of this country. That was probably one of the best interviews ive seen on that show. For what the show is worth he was funny and also serious about his position and I think it showed a side that Americans dont get to see. He's running a great campaign right.

I have found many voters excited and passionate about Obama. He hasn’t let them down and seems to be growing in strength as a candidate. He isn’t calculated and focus group driven. He seems to speak common since to what is perceived as a political gaffe. Let’s hope for the Democrats sake they vote who they are most passionate about!
The real roll of a president is to show leadership while hiring skilled, intelligent and competent people to help run the country. All we need from him or her is good sound judgment. Situations will change but we need a leader to solve the problems and not just win political partisan wars of semantics. “Good Judgment” is always better than experience because you get better results!

The ticker didn't make note of the essence of this exchange between Jon and Obama.

The most interesting was when Jon asked if the so called experience of Hillary Clinton is being the first lady? That was so right on point.

People need to switch the discourse that is currently informing the media coverage of the presidential race.

Judgement as Obama puts it is what is most critical to deal with the ever growing challenges America faces.

Judgement allows for creativity, flexibility and imagination when dealing with new and emerging threats.

Conventional Washington experience has proven rigid, narrow-minded and obviously disastrous… uh… Iraq?

CHANGE THE DISCOURSE.

Obama for judgement!

Its ok… Hillary… take your experience of being first lady…

The only "experience" that I see in other Democratic candidates is their willingness to "cooperate" with the GOP in trashing our nation. Obama is one of the very few who continuously attempted to speak out and oppose this behavior. In that respect, he is the only candidate that has any experience.

Obama rules! I LOVE OBAMA!

I gotta tell ya, sometimes I listen to this guy and I think "what if?" What if I voted for this guy and he really did use common sense? What if we had a president who didn't play politics? I don't mean to be hokey- I've actually been a Clinton supporter- but sometimes I listen to this guy and I think if he really behaved the way he says, well, that would be something. He seems naive, which actually is quite endearing if it's not an act.

How naive and inexperienced. You shouldn't telegraph to Grenada our plans for invasion!

Barack Obama tried to cast himself as an instrument of change by asserting that he challenges conventional wisdom. Fact is Obama is the stereotype of conventional wisdom.

My full argument is here:
Barack Obama: A Stereotype of Conventional Wisdom
http://independentsofamerica.blogspot.com/2007/08/barack-obama-stereotype-of-conventional.html

His support for the drug war has been blind and intolerant. Totally inflexible. Typical drug warrior throwback.

This article is phrased so weirdly. Anyone who hadn't seen the show might take some of these quotes in the wrong way, especially when it was a humorous conversation and not a completely serious political one.

Unfortunately, I'm expecting some controversy or other to arise from this appearance. If the media could create controversy out of Michelle Obama talking about maintaining her household during a campaign, they can surely make controversy out of an appearance on the Daily Show.