I thought he was all for meeting everyone - including enemies of the US?

Oh my God, Obama wants to HELP the people instead of pissing them off? What a crazy notion.

Let's just bomb them, instead. Silly man…

While not an Obama supporter, I appreciate his comments about Hamas. I wonder whether this will affect their endorsement of him.

Americans for McCain '08

Good try Obama, we all know that you are not a very good friend of Israel. Trying to get some republican votes? Keep dreaming.

Meeting with Hamas is a bad idea, but meeting with Hugo Chavez is a great one?

Is this your change you hypocrite?

Obama speaks the truth!
The makings of a true LEADER!

First he is silent, now he is loosing Penn and wants to fix his mistake

The Obamaniacs seem not to see beyond empty speeches. Have they reflected upon the present and the future of our nation. This election is not about having a good preacher but a Commander-in-Chief in the White House. Otherwise we can have Mr. Wright as Obama's VP
Vote Democrat- Vote for Hillary

Is it a bad thing that the entire world will cheer the inauguration of President Barack Obama? Or would it be better for us if we continue to be universally despised?

I have an odd suspicion that if the world liked and respected us again through a president that is universally liked and respected, that somehow we would have far fewer enemies out there intent on harming us. But perhaps my logic is faulty.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE NEXT PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama says talking to Hamas is bad…. yet Obama has repeatedly said he would talk to Iran's leader Ahmadinejad (who recently called Israel a filthy bacteria, questioned the holocost, and supports a Palestine free of the jews).

What's the difference, Obama?

Well, well, well, It appears Obama must have finally gotten the poll back from his campaign that people are not happy with Carter. After he gets the poll then he makes a stand. Did you not already say that you would sit down with these types? Oh well more Obama spin.

The good news is that Hamas recognizes Israel. The other administration did not manage to get that. Instead of critisizing Mr. Carter we need to capitalize on the fact that Hamas recognizes Israel.
I think he needs to go back to follow up with the deal. It is not a bad idea at all. Israel needs to be recognized by all the its neighbors.

obama's probably right,but, i have to give carter credit ,for trying.it's hard,for the u.s. to mediate ,between israel and palestine,because of our obvious bias towards israel.if we need to speak to the nation supporting hamas,that would be syria.obama has said he wouldn't be afraid,to meet with them.who knows?it's better than waiting for them to wreak havoc upon each other.

I never think it is A BAD IDEA to talk to those who disagree with you. It is not a sign of weakness but of strength and confidence. Even if it does not result in success, that is not a sufficient reason not to try

I don't understand WHY we have to defend always Israel?????? wait a minute……. we allow Israel to get nuclear bomb and no one protest about that, Iraq is on its way to get the same and we are shaking and upset???? why?? are the people from israel different than the Iraquis?? very unfair and very wrong.

Why is this such a bad idea? According to Obama, he would meet with every single one of America's enemies and aggressors without ANY preconditions. According to Obama, the Iranian President can deny Isreal exists, deny the holocaust ever happened, can refuse to stop uranium enrichment and nuclear development, and still Obama would meet with him.

Wasn't it Obama's strategy to sit down and "talk" with a rogue country a few months ago? North Korea? Sensing a effort on his part to appear tough - what a surprise.

If elected, his foreign policy will be all over the board. As the nation's most liberal senator he has no set principles or moral guidelines in relation to life and death. His voting record proves this out.

Obama is right. PA we need this guy as president.

Obama is wrong on this one…What have Bush and Israel achieved by not talking to Hamas, the democratically-elected government of Palestinian Authority? Absolutely nothing. More innocents on both side have died and there has been no progress towards peace.

Carter achieved more in one week than Rice has in four years!

Am I having a blonde moment or didn't Obama say in several of his
speeches that we should sit down and talk with these people? And
he was the one thtat was going to do just that.

The problem I have with Obama saying this is where do you draw the line in who you meet wit hand who you don't? So you won't meet with Hamas, but the Iranian President (his name I'm not even going to attempt to spell) is OK to meet with. The same man who has shown bigotry to the same people that Hamas does. It just doesn't make sense to me.

Agree. Jimmy didn't do good.

Wait. Was it not Obama who said in several debates that he would meet with these leaders? Now he is criticizing President Carter for doing just that?

What is with this guy?

Sorry, but God help us all should he become the nominee.

Bottom line, Obama does not have a clue about what to do about anything, if he wins the Democratic nomination. You have to wonder
if his view is his own or what his handlers tell him to say. To say
anything bad about Jimmy Carter and his efforts to talk to Hamas
show how ignorant he is. But he will talk to Hugo Chavez and the president of Iran,Duh! I just hope people see how shallow this man really is, not presidential material at all. People, you voted for
George Bush, do not be fooled again.

I think all of you have it wrong about Obama. Obama just will not sit down and talk to our enemies at any point in time. There would have to be a means to justification for this to happen at all depending on the circumstances. His statement about Hamas proves this. Judgement is an important thing to consider before making the move to sit down and talk. Sometimes it is better not to. Other ways can result in a better outcome.

Wait, didn't this guy say just a few days ago that we should meet with enemies of the nation? The hypocracy-meter just blew apart

Typical Obama. Wait for a couple days, read the polls, and repeat what the polls say.

Gawd, this guys is slick Willie, but worse.

You guys are just BITTER that Obama's gonna be the next President. The sooner you realize it, the better you'll be. Giddyup!

No it wasn't,
Hamas called for a 10 year truce if they went back to the original borders, in a way for the first time having Hamas indirectly acknowledge Israel. Carter did in one day more than Bush and Codoleeza did 8 years. But what do I know?

70% of Isrealis wan to talk to Hamas, but the Neoconc of Israel, the Likud party, has everybody here thinking otherwise, but what the heck do I know?

I think Obama is saying that it was a bad idea for President Carter to meet with Hamas. President Carter uses the same old style rhetoric - same old way of playing the same old game.

Our relationships with the world, specially our enemies requires a new fresh perspective. One that is not based on color, money, oil…but on human beings needing to live in peace with each other.

PA, make a difference - vote for Obama…for a change….

B.O. has no idea how to govern in today's world. He has said he wanted to sit down and negotiate away all our enemies' concerns. Guess he didn't have HAMAS in mind?

Wow some of you people are stupid. He said that what J. Carter did was probably not a good idea. And what Carter did was go have discussions with Hamas without the US government's endorsement. The outcome wasn't bad, but Careter was speaking on behalf of (but without endorsement of) the US, which makes the US government look weak.

Then again, can you imagine what might've happened if BUSH went to talk to Hamas? (shudder)

Obama himself said many times that he would meet with "evil" countries without any conditions. People have decent memory will not foreget this. This guy is very naive and inexperienced. Be very afraid if this guy becomes president.

Uh, ya.

And he endorsed you (and is very much like you)

White House: No Whimps Allowed

Ca Native,

This is how things get mixed up in translations, Ahemdinajad called the Israeli government bacteria, not Israel, and that is a difference. He called for the destruction of the Israeli government not Israel. And while I don't condone the things Ahmedinajad has said, there isa a big difference between the wrong and the correct translation.

or we can keep doing what we've been doing for the last 60 years and keep excpecting different results.

…and didn't Carter also get Egypt to recognize Israel too, such a horrible man, yeah right, wake up sheepole.

same old rhetoric from Obama. What is his church's views on Hamas and Israel? Therein lies his real views.

Why don't you first ask Hillary what she would do, Barack, then you can let us know your next move.

Jimmy Carter is one of the few men on the planet who is a true Christian and humanitarian. I admire his courage and ability to sit down with people and try to work things out.
As far as Irael, we created the state, that is why we are so responsible for its safety. Study some history and you will see why the situation there is so bad.

Barry - bite your tongue. Jimmy is going to endorse you cause he doesn't want to be seen as the weakest democratic president of all time. He wants you to have that distinction!

JImmy is such a nice guy and everybody loves him - however he wan't much of a President.

It wasn't a bad idea to try for peace. But how can one negotiate peace when we've got people sable rattling in this country and making crazy threats like obliterating the world. I'm not calling any names, but they know who they are.

For everyone who doesn't understand the difference between Hamas and Ahmedinejad - Hamas is a terrorist organization, and Iran is a country. We may not like the leader of the country, or the direction it is going in, but it is nonetheless a recognized nation.

Obama has said he is willing to meet with the leaders of countries with which the US doesn't have a good relationship. This is not the same as sitting down with a terrorist organization.

And if you people actually listened to what Obama said, he has always said that he wouldn't negotiate with Hamas or other terrorists.

Please, try to get a clue. It is really painful to read your uneducated posts on the subject.

It's o.k. Carter….McCain didn't do it…..Bush would've been a target them……And Clinton would have been booed the minute he stepped onto their soil.

You did a just and noble deed….I saw that you tried to reason and bring them together. Nobody else would not do what you did. I commend you for your efforts. To me you risked your life to speak for milllions of people. That took a lot of courage. He can truly say that he wasn't under any sniper fire.

There has to be preparation before meeting. I heard Obama say that in debates. There is a sitting president that is supposed to be asked this question not Obama. Obama has a right to say it is wrong at this point since he doesn't know what the conditions are and what preparation if any carter had before he did so.
Obama all the way!

Well… I'll admit Obama is right on this one…
Carter is out of his league… well… I guess he always was.

All you guys hitting Obama for this comment…must you be reminded…Hamas is NOT a county. They have no head of state because they are not a state.

Man some of you guys hating on Obama really are just looking to pick a fight.

Thanks Jimmy! Sooner or later - some body will have to talk with these people - if not - there will never be peace!
Go Obama! Peace is on the way— with Hillary out of the way!

Jimmy Carter is placing more of a burden on the US than helping. He is not the current Presdient and seems he is thumping his nose to President Bush as if he knows what is best for us. We don't need more confusion. Did you see where the Iran leader wants Obama to win? Now why would that be? The terrorist world is trying to change America and our beliefs. The majority of us are Christians. I don't know about you, I am standing for my faith and will never ever change my mind. Does anyone remember 911? I don't want another wake-up call? And don't want to rub elbows with those who hate us and want to destroy us. I want a strong America and a strong defense. Elect McCain and you will sleep better at night.

Isn't this the guy that stated he would meet with world leaders without any prerequisites. How many times can he be caught saying one thing and doing another before the people and the media start calling him on it. Every day he makes me feel a little more fearful that he would be more dangerous to America than the boob that is in office now.

Wow…he'd even bite the hand of one of his most influential supporters!!

Frankly Mr. Obama…what must happen is that ALL parties have to agree….that Israel should not have to give up ANY land that it conquered after being attacked by arab armies in 1967–except that land that it chooses to. Until the Palistinians, other Arab states–and terrorist wings–agree on that critical issue–there will never be peace no matter how much desired by either side.

When you are conquered after attacking a neighbor with your armies–that conquering neighbor has beaten you…and that land now belongs to the conqueror. They should have thought of that before they invaded in 1967!!

So far …we've never had a President with the fortitude to admit that. Not Carter..and certanily not Obama.

Darth Vadik,

OHHHHHH thanks for the clarification!! I guess the people of Israel should quit worrying about Iran's quest for nuclear weapons, the anti-semetic rhetoric from Ahmedinejad, the clerics, and Palestinian sympathizers? Right - Iran would NEVER provide support to Hamas or other terrorist groups targeting Israel… right???

And to "INDEPENDENT" that says the difference between Hamas and Iran is that Hamas is a terrorist organization and Iran is a country. Uh-huh… Yeah because NO country would EVER wage war against Jewish people?

You Obama supporters are naive wet noodles.

At least Carter is trying. The numbnuts in Washington just don't want to talk to anyone who doesn't share their point of view and I'm not sure you can go forward without all parties at the table. But of course, that's injecting a little common sense, which is sorely lacking with this regime. Have some faith Obama, Carter is a good man and he's been there before. Washington would hate it if he actually made inroads to the stalemate situation they have created.

HYPOCRITE - - AGAIN!!!

obama has said repeatedly that he would meet with enemies w/out any preconditions. why is this any different?

Obama is the same or worse as any other politician.

I am sick of him and will vote republican if he wins the nomination

1. Uhmm…. Carter is basically pledging support to you (since his family is for you OBama).
2. Wasn't it your idea in the first place to talk to our friends as well as our enemies?
3. Your actions are not matching your words right now.
4. Your words aren't matching your wordes either.

I guess it is okay though for Obama's mentor to meet with Khadafy. Hamas endorsed Obama…he just wants to be the one to meet with them, not a wise old man who actually got Eygpt and Israel together. Obama is a rookie.

Obama says a bad idea and both HAMAS AND CARTER support Obama…wonder why interesting politics here

And yet, isn't that Obama's plan? To sit down and talk with our enemies WITHOUT CONDITIONS? There he goes, changing his stances YET AGAIN! Honestly, where does this man stand on things?!?!??!

People - Obama said he would meet with our enemies provided *at a minimum* certain preparatory gestures are made in return.

Read beyond the headlines. Obama is a smart man and speaks with a lot of nuanced statements.

Obama is doing nothing but acting like this was a bad idea, when in fact, he more than likely asked Carter to go over there to do prep work so that Obama can meet with Hamas when he's in office (if he even gets the nomination). After all, this is a guy who says he'll meet with North Korea, Cuba, Iran and all of our other enemies.

I agree with an earlier post that I read with regard to the Julie Nixon endorsement. "Obama has more tircks up his sleeve than Tricky Dick"….and there all dirty tricks.

My guess is CNN won't post this message because they publish only "THE GOOD" things about Obama, "THE BAD" things about Hillary…so guess that makes CNN, "AND THE UGLY".

Good luck America if Obama is the next President, we'll need it. We made the mistake of electing Bush (no experience) gave him a second term and now look at the mess we're in.

Let's not make the same mistake for the third time by electing Obama or McCain (the Bush wanna-bes)…Vote Hillary if we at least want to see our Country in one piece at the end of her 1st term. .

History all over again. Years ago Andrew Young went to talk to the PLO and wound up being run out of Washington. Years later the PLO leader is on the White House lawn with the leader of Isreal and our leader shaking hands. Talk is good and Mr. Carter I respect you for trying.
Obama please don't do a Clinton on us so early in the game. The man is trying to save lives the best way that he can.
Show them both the love of Christ Mr. Carter. Good Job

I guess Obama didn't have the judgement to state his view BEFORE Carter met with a terrorist organzation. Everyone has perfect judgement after the fact.

Ok I actually think it is a good idea to talk to everyone. I don't see what's wrong with telling someone to their face, your stated policy towards the country. The worst that can happen is that nothing changes, but the upside is enormous. What I find troubling about this is that Obama is totally flip-flopping.

Whever you have to interpret what a person says, they are not really saying anything. Obama-bots will threaten to riot if their chosen one does not win the Democratic nomination or the General Election for that matter. Guess what - guess you better start making plans for unrest. Although I have full confidence in our police across the nation to quell such negative displays from sore losers. Nobama,No way.

Hillary or McCain for President.

Okay.

I will be brief…

I understand that Jewish people have had it hard… So have Black people…

What is not fair is to go into a land of people who have occupied their land for centuries and steal a piece of it for another group. That was wrong. Can someone explain to me why this was okay and why everyone is so angry at the people who got their land stolen?

Isn't this what was done to the Native Americans and the Africans?

Hmmmmm…

Jimmy Carter did in one trip what Condoleezza Rice has been incapable of doing since she became Secretary of State. As Secretary of State, Rice has accomplished nothing. Zero. She is a tool.

I thought Obama is the "great leader" who is willing to meet with our enemies with no preconditions. Guess he sees that the wind is blowing in another direction today, so it's time to change his story — again.

Shut up, Obama. Sick of his lies. What a hypocrite.

There is a difference between talking to the leader of a "real" country, with physical borders (Iran, Korea), and talking to the leader of a rogue organization that has no physical "home" which can be identified and pointed to on a map (Hamas, Al Quada).

Funny you should say that now, after the fact!!!

Obama is anonther Jimmy Carter and I lived through Carter's term and remember the regret that Americans felt!

No presidential candidate can support Carter's actions because of domestic politics. Yet they all know that Carter is doign exactly what should be done if anyone wants to address this conflict seriously. it is the right thing to do but it is political suicide - that's why only a former Pres and Nobel Prize winner can do it and even then there are morons saying that the guy doesn't know how to negotiate.

Senator Obama, Iam one of your biggest supporters but beg to differ on this. It behoves you to remember the old saying, "keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer". If President Clinton et al had not sat down with terrorists Adams, McGuinness, paramilitaries, et AL; we would never have had peace in Northern Ireland today. I think President Carter has shown great a great example of, and leadership and Statesmanship - it is only by keeping dialgue open, however, distasteful, can we hope to see peace in the Middle East. The alternative - the continuus bloodbath of the innocents.

"Ca Native April 22nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Obama says talking to Hamas is bad…. yet Obama has repeatedly said he would talk to Iran's leader Ahmadinejad (who recently called Israel a filthy bacteria, questioned the holocost, and supports a Palestine free of the jews).

What's the difference, Obama"

Carter isn't Obama, he went on his own…while he is not the President anymore.

DIVA in PA - you are right!!!
But, the Native American genocide and African slave trade is too close for comfort in the backyard of American history. That's why no one wants to deal with it or heal the wounds.
It's easier to deal with someone else's drama and sad saga…….

Diva do a little research…

The Palestine people have never had their own land or country since a very long time. The land has been in the hands of other countries or kingdoms. Quite frankly the Palestine people have been treated like our Native Americans by people of their own faith. Second of all, it was a mistake to give the Jews the land…

Hamas will only do this if Israel will give back the lands they have gained since the Six Day War in 1967. So pretty much Israel has to give up the Gaza Strip, West Bank and the Golan Heights. That will never happen and quite frankly I wouldn't trust Hamas. SO NO CARTER DIDN'T GET ANYTHING DONE…

It's strange to see people beating Obama up for this cause his Foreign Policy from day one has been horrible. Of course he said it wasn't a good idea. He says whatever is popular at the moment..

People, get a CLUE!!! Think before you post your knee-jerk reactions!!

Hamas is a terrorist organization, NOT A COUNTRY!

Iran is a COUNTRY, Iraq is a COUNTRY, the USA is a COUNTRY!

Obama has said he will meet with leaders of other COUNTRIES that the US does not have a good relationship with, NOT a terrorist organization.

Then why is our own government in the works of banning our taxes on his projects, worth about $20 million dollars…. even the US senate is aware of Carter's actions, and he should be punished for them. Carter made our country look like weak, ignorant fools, and anyone can pick up on that.

America has had a firm saying that we do not negotiate with terrorists.

Hamas (on their website) calls for the destruction of all Jews. Carter met with this group. That's like giving Hitler an open forum. It's unacceptable and insane.

It was always with "conditions" stupid….we sat down with the North Vietnamese….to end the Vietnam War….this is how it is done…everyone has a right to come to the table….and negoiate…including my Israeli brothers……wake up America…we have to began somewhere…right? Obama '08….the only sensible choice…!

Hamas is the democraticly elected government of the palestinian territories, according to some of you if Obama only talks to leaders of countries he wouldn't talk to any one in disputed territories.. not everywhere is a country just a few months ago Kosovo became a country so I guess that means Obama wouldn't have talked to the leadership there

Chris, you hit is on the head: For those of you who missed it, here it is again. Chris said:

"People, get a CLUE!!! Think before you post your knee-jerk reactions!!

Hamas is a terrorist organization, NOT A COUNTRY!

Iran is a COUNTRY, Iraq is a COUNTRY, the USA is a COUNTRY!

Obama has said he will meet with leaders of other COUNTRIES that the US does not have a good relationship with, NOT a terrorist organization."

Are we paying attention now?

All Obama supporters are brain washed by him and the Oprah financial machine!!!!

THE SUPER DELEGATES WILL RALLY BEHIND HILLARY IF SHE WINS BY 10 points, proving Obama can't win Blue COllar workers, the people the democrats need to win the general election with. Obama better be scared, that the race could be over for him if she gets that 10 percent and she gets all the remaining 300 super delegates. He would have no chance but to drop out. So by by Obama…

Carter continues to prove himself as a self interested, egotistical maniac. He wasn't successful as a president and he isn't about to become successful now.

Hamas is an organization whose representatives were democratically elected into the government posiions they now hold.

Are they responsible for terrorists acts, "YES, they are"

But they were put in power by the electorate; just like the we elect offiicals in the US

IT HAS BEEN OBAMA'S IDEA TO TALK DIRECTLY TO OUR ENEMIES
AND HE HAS SAID THAT MANY TIMES. HILLARY TOLD OBAMA, THAT ANY TALKS WITH OUR ENEMIES, SPECIFICALLY iRAN WOULD HAVE TO BE PRECEDED BY LOWER LEVEL DIPLOMATIC AND SECRET TALKS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. OBAMA TAKES THE OPPOSITE VIEW BY DIRECT TALKS WITHOUT PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS. iT IS THE MOST OBVIOUS SIGN OF OBAMA'S INEXPERINCE IN FOREIGN POLICY . THAT AND OTHER SUBJECT OF HIS SPEECHES CAST A LOT OF DOUBT ON OBAMA'S QUESTIONABLE CREDENTIALS FOR PRESIDENT.
I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT ALL THIS IS JUST GIVING THE REPUBLICANS MORE AMMUNITION TO DEFEAT OBAMA IN NOVEVMBER.

Barack, I will call him that because he is not worthy enough to be called Mr Obama, or President Obama (god help us), although Hamas is a "government known" terrorist organization, they do impact much of what happens in the Palestinian orgins. President Carter, has done more for bringing together people and organizations from around the world than most can imagine. He is a humanitarian and he is out to get the parties that need to be present there, and talking. Hamas is just another example. Sure its not necessarily the most popular thing, but it needs to be done. As does the American population, needs to realize that with Barack at the helm, expect more corruption in our government, high taexes for everyone, and most importantly a long long time before we ever see our USD (for those who dont know United States Dollar) be worth even considering on the open trade market.

IT HAS BEEN OBAMA'S IDEA TO TALK DIRECTLY TO OUR ENEMIES
AND HE HAS SAID THAT MANY TIMES. HILLARY TOLD OBAMA, THAT ANY TALKS WITH OUR ENEMIES, SPECIFICALLY iRAN WOULD HAVE TO BE PRECEDED BY LOWER LEVEL DIPLOMATIC AND SECRET TALKS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. OBAMA TAKES THE OPPOSITE VIEW BY DIRECT TALKS WITHOUT PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATIONS. iT IS THE MOST OBVIOUS SIGN OF OBAMA'S INEXPERINCE IN FOREIGN POLICY . THAT AND OTHER SUBJECT OF HIS SPEECHES CAST A LOT OF DOUBT ON OBAMA'S QUESTIONABLE CREDENTIALS FOR PRESIDENT.
I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT ALL THIS IS JUST GIVING THE REPUBLICANS MORE AMMUNITION TO DEFEAT OBAMA IN NOVEVMBER.

I'm not an Obama supporter, but his position on Hamas has NEVER changed. He is exactly right in criticizing Carter's efforts!

After all, Hamas launched an attack on Israel the DAY AFTER Carter's first meeting with one of their leaders. And perhaps somebody can point out what exactly did Carter "achieve" with his meetings? Besides allowing Hamas murderers to make him look like an even bigger fool?

And a quick note to Diva from Pennsylvania: read some history. It may produce some intelligent opinions for a change.

Did Barack Obama say it was a "bad idea" of President Carter to talk with Hamas? If my memory serves me well, he said that we should talk to our adversaries. This Barack Obama character is just full of hot air!

HMmmm… didn't congress recently vote to call Iran's elite guard a terrorist organization???

Yeah - let's sit down with Iran but shun Hamas. No hypocrisy when it supports the Obama campaign.

If the Palistinian people choose to elect terrorists as their leaders—then they will suffer the consequences. Perhaps next election–they will make wiser choices.

Our nations foreign policy and position on terrorist organizations should not alter..

We can still provide humanitarian services to the Palistinian people–but we should in no way negotiate with a gang of terrorists like Hamas–who have killed, or attempted to kill Americans, Israeli's and others in the name of their Jihad.

In a previous debate Obama said he would meet with our enemies without and preconditions.

Our enemies are licking their chops…

Comedian Larry Miller said it best:
"The Palestinians want their own country. There's just one thing about that: there are no Palestinians. It's a made up word. Israel was called Palestine for two thousand years. Like 'Wiccan,' 'Palestinian' sounds ancient but is really a modern invention."

"Instead, let's call them what they are: 'Other Arabs From The Same General Area Who Are In Deep Denial About Never Being Able To Accomplish Anything In Life And Would Rather Wrap Themselves In The Seductive Melodrama Of Eternal Struggle And Death.'"

Hamas, the "Palestinians" and Ol' Moss-back Jimmy Carter are a pack of tools, an odd-fitting and functionally-useless pack of tools, at that.

Obama is intelligent and insightfull. Carter was a silly old man when he was President and now he is just as silly and much older. About McBush's age?

Aren't there people in office that are taxes pay for who can go and have these meetings? Why Carter and why now?

Native April 22nd, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Obama says talking to Hamas is bad…. yet Obama has repeatedly said he would talk to Iran's leader Ahmadinejad (who recently called Israel a filthy bacteria, questioned the holocost, and supports a Palestine free of the jews).

What's the difference, Obama?

The difference Native. Is that Hamas is a terror group and Iran is a major nation.

Actually Hamas controls the Gaza Strip while the Fatah control the West Bank. They recently were fighting with each but have decided to have talks about the leadership of the PLO. Hamas has two wings political and military. Obama has flip floped on this issue..plain and simple. No matter what argument you make he has…. By the way Hamas did declare in Nov 2006 that all muslims should attack the U.S. and it is widely known that Hamas may have cells inside the United States…

But Obama… Mr Carter Love's you…

What Obama said was that he does not have a problem with meeting with "world leaders" of various countries. Palestine is not a a recognize country.

IRAN is a recoginize country with an elected leader.

Chris you said it best - WAKE UP Folks and do your research!!!!!!

Everyone wants Obama to answer of every remark made by any and everyone. Give us a break.

Obama, you're a day late and a dollar short..why don't you try to come up with an idea of your own once in awhile..I think we're starting to catch on to your underhanded tactics.

And yet Obama is on the record as saying he will meet with Ahmenijad, as much of a terrorist as the leadership of HAMAS. Carter was humiliated in the mid-east this week and if Obama becomes President, the US will be humiliated for 4 years.

WHAT?! This is out and out pandering from Obama. So much for meeting "without precondition." I am sorely disappointed. What's the point in talking at all, if you refuse to do it unless they already agree to what you're going to talk about!

Obama 08, even though I'm not as thrilled as I once was…

In my opinion, Hamas is a rebel group fighting for a cause (whatever that maybe). They do not represent a state/country; as a result, Obama is correct in his analysis. Carter should not have gone there to meet with their representatives. This type of discussion should occur through other channels.

Willing to meet with leaders of enemy states is different than meeting with representatives of a rebel group.

Who's Jimmy Carter?

Obama please do not play politics on this…Was it your idea we should meet with our friends and our enemies??

I support you and have donated several times to your campaign, but I don't agree with you on this. I understand you want to please the jewish by this talk but you will loose your self and your prinicples…

Carter is right and he is a brave maaaaaaaan

He only SPOKE to them and was offered a 10 year truce. It wasn't an official visit.

Yes I'm sure they do have many supporters in the U.S. as there are many many thousands of Palestinians living here.

What do you people expect? They Palestinians lost their country and had it replaced by Israel. Israel must come to grips and finally offer a serious dialogue to offer a reasonable peace offer with the Palestinians.

Oh… that Jimmy Cater. I thought he was dead.

No Obama…

Was it your idea to meet with our enemies… You need to fire your advisor who told you to say this…
We liked you because you challenged the status quo…I donated a lot of money and was excited about you, but if you can change your opinion this quickly then good bye
You may get a few jewish votes for this but you are going to loose millions of people who liked your ideas of improving America's image in the world. The core of this image will be solving the Israeli-Palestenian conflict…

Who said if Hillary wins the US will be internationally dispised? I came from a foreign country, got my Ph.d. in the US. I have lots of international friends, and we all hold high respect to Clintons. In fact, about 90% of us will vote for her. As to Obama, in our own language, he is a "Huyo" — a man who only uses words to incite people but lacks any record or ability to deliver. He didn't earn his today's position by any concrete work. Vote Hillary!

Well it looks like I have arrived at the hater's blog. Obama said that he wld meet with "world leaders" about their bad behaviors and speak to the "world leaders" that we have issues with. He didn't say that he wld meet with the heads of every criminal enterprise. "world leaders" eg Kim jongill of north korea, akmid medejenadad of Iran, Juego Chavez of Venezuela. Leader who are considered in bush's little axis of evil.

For the republican can't preach about meeting with leaders b/c we still haven't found bin laden and guess what nobody wants to meet with us to try to locate him. In the mean while spending billion per day in Iraq. Guess what he may not be there. So chopping up the words of a man without seeing the whole picture is not only ignorant but un american. Because like bush we don't need all the fact just little pieces and parts to make a case. We don't need the whole puzzle just a little piece.

Stop the hate

Obama 08