Comments on: Bush jabs Obama over Al Qaeda comment

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:20:25 +0000

I support Obama and just want to say, I do not condone some of the remarks here about Senator Mccain and Senator Clinotn. They are both decent human beings with significant accomplishments in their records. Being born on a military base should not disqualify him nor should being a woman disqualify Mrs. Clinton. Their poor judgment on Iraq, however, is another matter.

By: steven

steven — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:18:28 +0000

Kerry, Kennedy, Daschle have all endorsed Obama. These same Democrats gave President Bush the authority to go into Iraq–Change??

By: Colvin

Colvin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:17:01 +0000

What a MORON... they are establishing bases due to his inept, incompetent bungling of the Iraq war.

By: julie

julie — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:14:51 +0000

I think the question is ,what does president Bush know about senator Obama that we dont?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:14:38 +0000

I know I always feel better after hearing from our fearless leader. He's as right about gas as he is about everything else. After watching him yesterday, I was reminded of that photo of him holding hands and kissing the the leader of that other great democracy, Saudi Arabia. But, if we give Exxon just a bit more of that "corporate welfare", all will be well here at home.

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:12:25 +0000

The Democrats in Congress gave President Bush the authority to go into Iraq. Kennedy, Kerry, Daschle, etc. all voted to give Bush the authority. These same Democrats are endorsing Obama..Change??

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:10:58 +0000

First question to ALL of America..Are you better off today that you were just 4 uears ago. I am willing to bet at least 70% would say a resounding NO. Two..FEAR is the MOST POWERFUL and MOST DANGEROUS emotion of the human condition. This is the ONLY tool this President has EVER used effectively. Here is what mores of us need to think about. Do we want to allow Islamic Extremist dictate the course of the "worlds most powerful nation". The President took out Saddam who was potentially a problem, but he was bottled up very well. We are now in the process of NATION BUILDING which this very same President said he did not believe in during his candidacy. The war will cost us trillions of dollars and NEWS FLASH once we leave Iraq NO ONE knows what will happen!! The reality is even with all the effort, lives, and money that has been spent the odds are 50/50 this attempt to make Iraq a democracy will be successful. Unfortunately we will not know the real results until a year or two after the troops leave. Then and only then will the Iraq population will be able to determine their own destiny.

By: Kathy from Michigan

Kathy from Michigan — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:10:46 +0000

All we need from George is for him to tell his friends at Diebold to make voting machines that provide a paper reciept. The ATM machines they make do that just fine!!! Further, I have NEVER heard reports of them giving too much money away. Ohio is already having problems with their voting system, thankfuly people are voting early.

Yes, George felt the need to weigh in, but thankfully his time is winding down. If someone wants to reference SNL – remember when they had the skit that said Dick Cheney was the smartest man in Washington, because he let GW wake up everyday and still believe he was the President? Well, we have followed Cheney, Pearl, and Rumsfield's "Plan for Democratization of the Middle East" written back in the early 1970's to the T. General Colin Powell recognized it and he ws the Odd Man out. He has said that he supports talking with those with whom we do not agree. I trust HIm!!! Not Bush, Cheney and McCain.

By: Fundamental Question

Fundamental Question — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:10:28 +0000

What has Obama done in Senate to bring Democrats and Republicans together?

By: MB

MB — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:10:27 +0000

Before people complain and profess to know why the US is there, they should read the book -Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 (written by Steven Coll-Pulitzer Prize Winner). Everyone should know the events that got us to this point. Its extremely interesting and eye opening. Obama is wrong...

By: Brandon

Brandon — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:09:32 +0000

Obama is right. Al Queda in Iraq is not the same al-Queda that attacked us on 9/11. They are a homegrown (Iraqi) resistance movement dominated by the most radical islamists in Iraq.

If anyone is paying attention, these people are being crushed, not by us, but by the Iraqis themselves. Ever heard of the Awakening councils, Concerned Citizens, ect. The Iraqis hate AQI more than they hate us, and they will never let AQI take over. 60% of Iraq is Shia for God sake.. Iraq will never be dominated by AQI if we leave. Do some research and get a clue people.

By: look byond

look byond — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:08:20 +0000

Way to go Mr. President.
We love our childrens'. We love our country.
God Bless America.

By: cox

cox — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:06:53 +0000

OK first of all Obama is not going to save the United States and turn everything around. As every candidate they all promise how the future will be so much better if you vote for them. Obama does not have what it takes to lead United States anywhere except back to the fear of more terrorist attacks. Democrats as always try to win buy standing for everything that's ruining United States abortions same sex marriages. I mean come on people this isn't a perfect world where if you put a democrat back in the White House PUFF everything is better. Stop getting caught up in all the hoopla and come back to reality. Stop expecting the sky to part and a miracle occur because of a Democrat President.. Your lives are not going to change that much sure there saying everything some people like to here. But talk is easy doing the job of President of the United States is not.

By: wycliffe

wycliffe — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:06:15 +0000

Bush to the Bushes. worst president ever in American History critizing a man of integrity and intelligence to know that the war was phony and need to be stopped.

By: Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:05:08 +0000

Bush is the LAST person on earth who should be putting his worthless 2 cents in on ANYTHING! The idiot didn't even have a clue that we may soon face $4 per gallon gasoline prices, and he's paid to be on top of such things. OBAMA IN '08!!!

By: Frank

Frank — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:04:33 +0000

An administration in disgrace and denial!!

By: John paul

John paul — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:02:47 +0000

George bush is a mad man, i know he will critize obama coz, he is a black man, old cargo like hillary clinton critize obama, old and urgly mccain critize obama simple he is a black man.
U all will rot in hell

By: From The West

From The West — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:02:33 +0000

WHAT A FRESHMAN.. he has alot of on the job training to get if elected. Al Qaeda is not planning on ever giving up.

By: The Analyst

The Analyst — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:01:27 +0000

Crusty – you seem typical of the misogynistic support that Obama is picking up – well temporarily I believe. Come November many will switch their prejudices elsewhere.

By: Please leave.

Please leave. — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:19 +0000

Hillary please drop out so the real contest can begin. Bush needs to get on his horse and ride off into the sunset. What a dummy. McCain needs to pack his bgs and get ready to go to the retirement home. Judgment is everything. Obama has that. He will get my vote every time. Go Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: LIZ

LIZ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:10 +0000

President Bush is absolutely right about Al Quaeda–they are in Iraq and there are sleeper cells right here in our beloved country. Maybe Obamas' charisma can wow them like ...

By: Jacqueline Samms

Jacqueline Samms — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:00:05 +0000

Shut up Mr. Bush.

By: Andy, New York, New York

Andy, New York, New York — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:59:53 +0000

In a hypothetical question as to whether after withdrawing US troops Obama would send the troops back into Iraq if chaos erupts, Obama said if Al Qaeda successfuly establishes bases there and chaos erupts, he will re-send the troops.

Let's get this straight! It was a hypothetical question that sought to test Obama's judgment and courage on whether, as President, he would authorize the use of military force. And his answer proved he had the judgment and courage.

On the point of sending troops back into Iraq, this has to be taken in the context that tUS roops were withdrawn, in the first place, to the mutual satisfaction of coalition members and Iraqi authorities. The situation on the ground would have had to be normal enough for the Iraqi authorities and security forces to handle, even if there were residues of sleeping Iraqi insurgents or Al Qaeda terrorists.

Once that scenario has been obtained, withdrawal can take place. But what Obama needs to clarify is whether he will go for a complete US withdrawal or will allow for small US military presence, just in case, as is the case in the DMZ in South Korea.

Bush and McCain, both of whom I support, and Hillary, whom I loathe, have all voted for the war that is now highly unpopular because there is no clear exit strategy; is costing taxpayers 9 to 12 billion dollars a month, and has so far claimed 3900 American lives – not to mention those who survive with loss of body parts.

Obama, who was against the war from the get-go, is now up against three well known public people who disagree with him, but he has popular support on the war issue, on which he comes out ahead of all three if anyone questions his foreign policy and military action judgement.

By: Edwin

Edwin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:57:17 +0000

Who really cares. I stopped believing this man (Bush) years ago. He is a proven chronic liar. And his judgement is atrocious. He's lead the USA into a Mid-East debacle you'll be mired in for decades. And that is EXACTLY what he wanted. So, he has to lie about it. 24% of Americans still believe him, but that's all.

By: Brainless!Bush-McCain!!!

Brainless!Bush-McCain!!! — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:56:18 +0000

Is his head empty or what? I didn't vote for him. McCain's judment is terrible. Hillary's judgment is terrible. I know I only have on choice– I will choose the best– Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Berkeley

Berkeley — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:54:18 +0000

Farrell, Houston, Tx: Get your facts straight. Obama didn't have the option of voting or not voting when the stupid decision of going into Irak was made. This whole issue is anothher example of the epmpty campaign that Mr. Obama is running on.

By: JBL

JBL — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:50:26 +0000

Search the internet for "Austin debate transcripts" and read the debate question and Obama's response. Only then are you prepared to properly comment about Bush's and McCain comments and see that they are based upon a distortion of what was said during the debate

This country will finally make some progress when the supposed adults that run our country wake up and stop this political bigotry and come together to focus on solutions to our common problems and the future.

For those that do not like to research – bigotry = intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:46:05 +0000

George W. Bush critical of Sen. Obama on the war in Iraq and giving him advice about what he should concentrate himself on the campaign with Hillary!!! Look who's talking!!! !!! That's another reason to vote for Obama. Bush has made a mess of this country and he doesnt know the difference between "Al Qaueda" and "Al Qaueda in Iraq" . I have some news for you Mr. president... Al Qaueda in Iraq is the Al Qaueda created by you, John McCain, Hillary Clinton, omong others...So sit down and relux Mr. and pray that Sen. Obama fixes your mess when he finally overcomes these primaries and wins the general election. Yes he can!!!

By: deliseo

deliseo — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:43:58 +0000

Bush just needs to hush his mouth with all the failures and damage he has done to this country. I went on vacation to 8 countries this year and all of them asked why could America leave such a foolish president in office. They say they use to love America and have gain much hatred of The U.S. because of him. So for him to make any criticism of anyone he needs to look at himself. Must be the guilt he feels!

By: Florida boy!

Florida boy! — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:42:41 +0000

Hey JJ IT WAS THE AMERICAN SECTOR OF A MILITARY ZONE>>>>DO YOUR RESEARCH AND YOU WONT FEEL SO BAD!

By: Henry

Henry — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:39:56 +0000

This is a president who nastily lied to the the US and to the world.
Mr Bush, where are the WMD in Iraq ? We're still waiting to see them, show us these weapons since you brought this country into the dumbest war of history for that.

We wanna see the weapons you were talking about a couple of years ago, we also want to see Al Qaida in Iraq, you said they were in Iraq, where are they ?

C'mon, please, just shut up and wait a little bit, your end is almost arrived, you gonna get some rest in your city and rethink about your lies to this country. you'll be the worst president America's ever had, it's already written in the political history of this country, everything you'll say from now, until you leave, will just be a bunch of lies, so please, leave us alone, please.

thanks,

By: rusty

rusty — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:38:44 +0000

Something tells me that George Bush can't wait to go home to the ranch in Crawford. I actually think he did his best as our President, after being handed a very nasty hand, thanks in large part to the ignorance in the Clinton administration of a growing threat. But, having said that, I also believe he took the wrong advice on the war in Iraq, should have listened to Colin Powell, and will leave office with our troops in harm's way in Iraq, and Afghanistan, with no end in sight, Add to that an economy that resembles the San Andreas fault, and you have the Bush Presidency. All the best Mr. Bush, but, I think you will a big change in direction from your policies when the voters speak in November.

By: Florida boy!

Florida boy! — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:38:15 +0000

Looks like a bush bashing goin on. well guess what,Obama is the first step towards a towel head nation. first Obama Hussein Then, abdullah sandbrain for senate, then we change the national anthem to some muslim noise of what sounds like chickens being raped, soon after the bombings and the terror come here because the liberals want to "Give em another chance" and open the doors to all who hate us., Well OPEN YOUR EYES! we need to CLOSE THE BORDERS, KEEP OUR AID MONEY, KEEP OUR TECHNOLOGY, AND KEEP OUR SUPERIOR WEAPONS, Kick out anyone who follows any religion that breeds hate, whens the last time you heard of a group of extremest nuns blowing up a bus?.

By: NEIM

NEIM — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:36:51 +0000

Barack is gettin it from everyone these days.
Can someone say "Front Runner"
That question was hypothetical, good Lord!
Billary & McBush seem to be reaching. Talkin about his name, posting pictures, mad cause he's on SNL... Get over it.
The country has Obama Fever baby!

By: Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:35:07 +0000

How typical of CNN to end the article with the statement (stupid one)
of Obama, a candidate for office, instead of the response to that
statement by the PRESIDENT. I watched the Press Conference and
there was more to what the President said than what you reported.
You are to REPORT news not try to influence our foreign policy. Until
someone else is elected, it is up to President Bush. Even though you
think he is dumb, he is ALOT smarter than Obama, who admits Al
Queda is in Iraq, and then says he is going to pull our troops out and
allow them to have a safe haven, and ten send the troops back in to
calm the chaos. HOW SMART IS THAT ! He may be an orator, but
he sounds pretty unqualified to be our President to me! Bush may not
be as articulate. but he is keeping our country safe.

By: Ohio Democrat

Ohio Democrat — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:31:34 +0000

Hopefully they will keep asking Obama questions and challenging him before March 4, so the people can actually see that he has no plan for anything.

By the way, Crusty the Clown, I'm not crusty you are.

Hillary 08

By: Juan Grain

Juan Grain — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:30:18 +0000

Sherry wrote: George W Twig. HAAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA that one is funny. George W broken twig

By: Kelley

Kelley — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:29:58 +0000

Guess what Al-Qaeda has bases/cells in many countries. Why is it that McCain/Bush are not targeting these other countries? Why not invade/ protect the American people against these groups. The bottom line is that the Iraq war has greated a terrrible image of the U.S., our soldiers are fighting two wars and sacrificing everyday. Obama will be able to heal these issues. And to Matt no candidate has said they will remove ALL OF OUR TROOPS. I would truly like to see our brave American soldiers come home and not have to return within two months. These men and women also need time off to reconnect with the loved ones.

By: bill

bill — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:27:36 +0000

That's because the loser republicans are trying to stick together.

By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:26:02 +0000

BUSH START PACKING, CHANGE IS COMING

By: ralph tyler

ralph tyler — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:25:38 +0000

I'm sorry, but we are in Iraq to protect "our" oil. We won't be leaving until it is gone. That will probably be far less than 100 years.

By: g

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:23:10 +0000

bush does not need to give advice to anyone. HELLO im still looking for a real reason we went to iraq. first there wewre nuclear weapons then the they said they had to get rid of sadaam hussein beacuse he was a dictator. then they went to alqaida. COMON STICK WITH ONE THING

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:19:48 +0000

President Bush does bring up an interesting point. How does Obama fulfill his campaign promise to leave Iraq yet ensure al Qaeda doesn't settle in?

Time for substance, Obama....

By: d

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:18:06 +0000

I am sadden to read some of the above comments. Bush is exactly correct in calling Obama on the "PAST" on Iraq. We ARE there. Al Queda IS there. I don't want to hear about the PAST. I want to hear what Obama has instore for the FUTURE withOUT his "just follow me, I (the Government) will fix everything" rhetoric. I do not follow Obama's "talk about nothing" speeches. Sorry, I will NOT become a lamb to such a left wing, global Government policies.

By: Peter from Obama08! Canada

Peter from Obama08! Canada — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:15:18 +0000

Well said people, yes as you all secerely know that there were no such thing like al Qaeda in Iraq. Until after the war and when Saddam fell the border town were open. There was no security Iraq and many al Qaeda came to fight ji ad.
There remain there thinking they are fight so call holy war.
Dumb dunm.al Qaeda
Yes it was a right statement that there was no such thing as al Qaeda in Iraq then. Mind you US went to war for WMB, this was after the fact ther was a santion in place for over 11 years in Iraq.

By: John David

John David — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:09:53 +0000

Hello President,

This is not your campaign. Its not 2000 or 2004. This is 2008. Every one has a right to look at every decision of yours and evaluate for ourself how good or bad they have been. It is imperative every candidate in this campaign should talk about Iraq war and the impacts of it. Do not step in. People are here to decide.

First realize your decisions are a mistake despite the whole world rejecting it you and Cheney went far the cake walk. Its is only a few of the fundamentally crazy evangelicals the war in Iraq was correct.

Pls stay on course to retire and do some good to the bad decisions you made.

thanks
John K David

By: AJ

AJ — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:09:11 +0000

Bush and Obama are two peas in a pod. Bot of them are arrogant empty suits, all style over substance.

By: Michelle in Philly

Michelle in Philly — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:03:39 +0000

I have a question, there is a lot of talk about Obama's church and what they stand for and some say they are anti-semetic but because Obama says they aren't his views then all is well.

My question is, would we elect someone that goes to a church or an affiliation with a KKK group? But then say oh well their views aren't mine so vote for me.

I don't know this needs to be looked into a little bit more, but everyone is so smitten with this man that I guess it doesn't matter huh?

By: Swiss

Swiss — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:25:29 +0000

Obama is "the tiger woods" in politics. – unstoppable, and a great and refreshing choice for this country. His intelligence and so far proven good judgment will make up for his supposedly lack of experience. Interesting to mention: Bill Clinton when running for president was low in experience as weil.... Could there be some similarities between him and Obama ??? Well Hillary; The revolution eats up its own children....

By: Proud Black Democrat

Proud Black Democrat — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:18:12 +0000

Thanks Bush we are not ready to have another bin laden in the world making it 2. ESP for president.

Hillary or McCain 08