May 15, 2008
Posted: May 15th, 2008 04:11 PM ET

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Blitzer: Bush seemed to be suggesting that Democrats wouldn't be tough enough on terror
Blitzer: Bush seemed to be suggesting that Democrats wouldn't be tough enough on terror

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Whether it was deliberate or not, President Bush now has directly interfered in the Democratic presidential battle in this final stage of the nominating process. His Knesset speech in Jerusalem on the 60th anniversary of Israel’s independence was widely seen as raising serious last-minute warnings about Barack Obama’s foreign policy strategy.

“Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along,” he said, without referring to Obama by name. “We have heard this foolish delusion before.”

And then, the president dropped the bombshell – making the comparison to the appeasement of Hitler and the Nazis.

His remarks were seen as a direct condemnation of Obama’s assertion that he, as president, would be willing to meet directly with the leaders of Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela – among others.

There is no doubt that Obama’s critics, especially Republicans, want to raise questions about his readiness to be commander in chief. They think that his experience is limited. They also say that on many national security issues, he’s a blank slate.

So is he president’s assertion in Jerusalem his way of raising some flags even at this last moment? I don’t know. I do know that those kinds of pointed words don’t get into a carefully-drafted presidential speech without a lot of consideration and discussion.

Should the next U.S. president meet with the leaders of Iran, N. Korea, and Venezuela among others? Add your comment below or vote here. AOL breaks the vote down state-by-state.

Filed under: Wolf Blitzer


Diana   May 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

All I have to say is:

GOP = GO Packing!
We have had ENOUGH!

William Courtland North43ºWest93º   May 15th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Why does the Whitehouse avoid the issue of proper district apportionment?

I do not blame the President for do not think his administrative staff let him acknowledge the principle, the Administration is worried they will loose control of a power they are not meant to have, such as the privilage to bomb Iran without question.

McCain '08   May 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Man, what a great team of computer geeks, obama has !

McCain will win ! America will win ! God bless America !

Bush will be judged by history, not by those who have no idea who obama is !

Darryl   May 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

President Bush is the worst President we ever had. He has taken us to worst place in our history...

This man needs to be IMPEACHED!!!!! and Sent to JAIL...

THIS MAN IS THE CAUSE OF THE DEATH OF MANY........

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Well...somebody should be bringing some reality to this smoke and mirrors battle of idealogies!!

Fact is ...the future President has to deal with the facts..as they are. Over time they may be able to change the facts as they are...but what they will inherit is the real world of the right now.

I don't think any of them are in the real world!!!

Casey   May 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

somewhere in texas, a village is missing its idiot.

or, as I like to say... George W. Bush... like a rock... only dumber.

It will be a relief when he's gone. I just want a president who reads and can pronounce "nuclear"

Obama 08!

JJ   May 15th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Go Republicans!! Do not let Obama destroy our country.
From: Former disgusted democrat

Liz   May 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Nick–are you high???

Mr. B.   May 15th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Now we all know................,

If Bush does not agree with Barack Obama.....Then the Senator is correct again !

America Is Ready
Obama 08

GERIATRIC   May 15th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

BUSH INJECTS HIMSELF, WITH A DOSE OF MORON.

shirley   May 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

If the presedent claims he was'nt refering to senitor obama then he should be asked who he was refer to, to make such an outragouse comment At a time of celebration for the israli people. The man has no shame , no regaurd for the lives of others and certainly no manners. And has been let off the hook to many times, why are the people who can protect us from this insanity not calling for impechment.

leon   May 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

LET'S WRITE HILLARY'S NAME ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER. LET'S SHOW THE DNC AND ITS LEADERS WHAT A BIG MISTAKE THEY MADE.

I WILL SEE HOW DISSAPOINTED OBAMA SUPPORTERS WILL BE ONCE HE DOES NOT FULFILL HIS PROMISES AND DREAMS

Les-WA   May 15th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obama will NEVER be President, prepare yourself instead for President John McCain! Many of us Reagan Democrats will rain him with our votes!

Jennifer, Seattle   May 15th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I would like to see how Bush applies his current logic to a deployed Soldier in a combat zone. What if, when I was serving in Iraq, I or our military decided there was no reason or place for talking with anyone who has bad ideas. What if I decided to simply open fire every time there were locals around me (which I did not do). There is such a thing as escalation of force.... There is such a thing as strategy in military relations, general foreign relations, and in state or constitutional development.
While President Bush would rather go in (anywhere!), with guns blazing and finger poised above the "red button," there are other intellectual stages that should be part of the process. No one is saying here that there should be no preparation for military action against terrorist states or leaders. The point is that military action should not be the FIRST resort in our relation-building (which now has to start from the beginning in many cases thanks to Bush's immature, narrow, Neo-con approach), it SHOULD be the LAST.

Escalation of force is not the same thing as appeasement or negotiation. Wouldn't you think our Commander in Chief would know the difference?!!

bob dover delaware   May 15th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I listened to part of that speech live and the excerpt that you are referring to and I don't think that the comment was limited only to Barack Obama.

The fact is a lot of people have the same views including our allies in other countries.

People seem to think this so called war in Iraq can be turned off like your front porch light on Halloween.

If we don't want the monsters to come anymore we just flip a switch and go watch the rest of Deal or No Deal.

Life doesn't work that way.... Life is not that simplistic

The fact is we should have been more aggressive from the start in Iraq. We should have blown up their weapons caches when they were found and not let them get back into the hands of the people...... We should have had a take no prisoners for anyone pointing a gun at our troupes the first month and then the following months would have turned toward peace. We should have shut down their borders so no one could get in or out.

Unfortunately our military was lacking in these areas and because we allowed them to regain their weapons and because there have been billions of dollars stolen and 800,000 small arms "lost or unaccounted for" that we brought to that country.... The fighting goes on.

War is war either you fight it like your life depends on it or you don't fight at all.

People strongly supported the war in Iraq with a blood lust but once they understood that war is not pretty and that unlike a kids computer game you cant hit restart everyone lost the fortitude to go on.

Personally I was against the war from the start. And by the start i mean when the First Bush started this war many years ago.... I felt at that time that Iraq was going to endup like Afghanistan did for Russia.

Afghanistan was a major but not only reason that the USSR broke up.

It was a war that a Super Power Lost.

Iraq will be to us the same. We have dumped a Trillion dollars into that war and have had little or no effect on a final peace.

Our country is failing, Our Tech companies and Banks are being bought out or closing down, Our manufactured goods all come from China, Our Energy Costs have quadrupled.

Obama is full of himself if he feels that he is the only person in the world that has the same ideas he holds.

Every country in the world with the exception of a hand full of troupes has pulled out of Iraq and broke their agreement to fight this.

I don't think we should have ever fought this war
we should have put that money into protecting our own country and borders.

Each night 3,000 people or the equivalent of One Military Brigade crosses our southern border. They bring Drugs, Weapons and even our best police can not stop them.

This is insane.

and Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting the same result.

We need to worry about us for once.

We need to stop forcing practically at gun point places like Burma to take billions in our Aid when they don't want it.

We need to stop giving our money away to everyone who will not stand by our side.

We need to be energy independent.

We need to be Honest.

We don't need people like Barack Obama or hillary clinton or john mccain.....

Unfortunately we have all but for the pull of a leaver condemed ourselves to 4 more years of regression.

Every last one of the idiots fighting to lead us will let us down in the end because just like Obama takes this too personaly all of them think the job they are about to take is a personal matter.

The presidency is not personal

For 4 years you give up every aspect of your life to make the lives of 300 million other people better.

They dont understand this and never will.

Sorry this is so long

Sick and Tired   May 15th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

George "Dubya" Bush has become a "Clear and Present Danger" to the sanctity and soverignty of the United States of America by taking us to war for his and the administration's personal gain as well as his close friends the Saudi's. He should be dealt with as such by any means necessary.

Candy West Virginia   May 15th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

To all those who tout experience and Obama's lack of it think about this – on one hand we have two so called experienced people – this lunatic GWB ( I need to say no more) and Clinton saying 'obliterate' Iran and you wonder why OBama with his cool head, judgement and diplomacy is winning. Boy, this country needs a wake up call!!!!! We can no longer continue on our same path or we will obliterate ourselves!!

leon   May 15th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Well Obama supporters youare harvesting what you planted HATE and DISRESPECt for the ohter candidate in your party.

Do not ask for unity now it will not happen that way the wounds of 49% of the party are open and unless you recognize the values of our candiate what she is bringing to the table and making her part of the process we will not go anywhere to support your candidate who is a vulgar and average politician

Keys   May 15th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Obama has no need to and can gain nothing from building tactics to try and degrade a person. The republicans and their switch hitter- puppet HILARY have continuously tried to smear him and from the looks of it the republicans fear him and Hilary has to lie about him, so people you do the math. OBAMA WILL BE PRESIDENT LIKE IT OR NOT!!! OBAMA '08

Linda of Atlanta   May 15th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

George Bush is pitiful! In the interest of National Security, he should be prevented from speaking because he and his speech writer have no clue of what they're talking about! I have no doubt that he was just reading lines without any understanding of what those lines mean from a historical perspective. His whole intention was to try to sully Obama's character. He failed in that, but he did show himself to be a fool.
Wolf, please stop trying to pretend George Bush has "good sense"!

Arsene   May 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Typical Bush politics. Let's implicitly smear the competitor without actually owning up to it and deny the real meaning of out remarks. AND Do it on foreign soil. Talking to enemies naive? Well, not even willing to communicate has cost Americans thousands of lives. I want someone who will LISTEN in the White House, even when the what is being said is not something they agree with. And I won't cop out and just imply who I'm talking about, I want Barack Obama in the White House!!

Art   May 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I have to say it again. What a stupid stupid man or as a Canadian politician said , " He's a moron " !!! The U.S. negotiates with the PLO , remember them? A terrorist group and enemies of the U.S , now partners in a peace effort. But Bush isn't expected to know too much about anything and he seems to be proud of that fact , always taking any opportunity to show off his ignorance !!!

PatrickTM   May 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Yea right, Bush has shown us what can be acomplished in 8 years by not talking to our enemies, not builidng a consensus with our friends, or not tyring to win supporters. Remeber, he was the uniter, not the divider - thank goodness - if he was the divider, where would we be today. We don't need Bush's advice on anything in international relations or how to make a safer world.

Recovering Republican

Jeff   May 15th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Bush is doing what Dean and Pelosi couldn't. Unify the Democratic Party.

Les-WA   May 15th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I am a Clinton supporter, but I will vote for McCain in general election if she's not the nominee. After you people maligned her, calling her all kinds of name, you expect me to support your INEPT candidate? DREAM ON!

Do you have a problem with that Obama Cult Followers?

faye, NV   May 15th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Bush never should have been president of any sort. He would like to divide us and cause bitterness against one another.

Bill   May 15th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

The morning paper wrote that gasoline will be $7.00 a gal. by 2009. I go inside and all the news stations want to talk about is the middle east. Someone should tell the oil baron visiting Israel that the problems are back at home. As soon as we Americans abandon the problems of the globe and concentrate on the well being of our country we can start to re-build. Sorry Mr. Entrepreneur, but your world wide market has dissolved. You need to take your earnings and invest in America while you have a chance or we may not be there when you need us.

Mike from Westchester   May 15th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

I'll bet John McCain does not want the Republican slim machine to go after Michelle Obama. It will make his Stepford wife fair game. She'll be back in rehab before the end of September.

I'll take Michelle Obama any day of the week. She blows Ms. McCain away – not even in the same league!

john   May 15th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

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Sherri   May 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

The comments of President Bush should be a spring board for uniting all Democrats. They are shameful and terribly misinformed. Obama has called for aggressive diplomacy, not appeasement. This is an outrageous slander. His legislative record supports Israel without exception.

During the July 2006 Lebanon war, Barack Obama stood up strongly for Israel's right to defend itself from Hezbollah raids and rocket attacks, cosponsoring a Senate resolution against Iran and Syria's involvement in the war, and insisting that Israel should not be pressured into a ceasefire that did not deal with the threat of Hezbollah missiles. He believes strongly in Israel's right to protect its citizens.

Whether your support Clinton or Obama, set it aside and focus on removing the Republicans from the White House. We have not been represented in this administration for 8 long years. Enough is enough. Democrat in 08!

Nicole in NE   May 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

AND this is how Republicans try to get you!
I hope everyone is smarter than this. Obama wants to work on peace and he IS NOT saying he is giving in to terrorists in any way at all!

What is so laughable to me is that our current foreign policies and the horrible failed Iraq War under Bush – have left us out in the cold to most of the rest of the world. So who's got our back when there is a war? crickets.....crickets.....

What do you honestly think John McCain will do? He has the same policies as Bush, it doesn't make our country SAFER! It makes more and more countries pull away from us as allies.

Let's fight terror, finish the job and capture Osama Bin Laden, and strengthen our Homeland Security. But, let's ALSO try to work with other countries to make this a more peacful world. DUH!

Anita from Arizona   May 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

To say those things in front of a foreign country just floors me. He's a terrible man and to be our president makes it even worse. I didn't vote for him in 2004.

gary   May 15th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

YOU CANT CHANGE THE BIBLE. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE WARS. NOSTRADUMUS EVEN PREDICTS EVERYTHING WE ARE HEADED TOWARD. OBAMA WILL BE THE WORST THING TO HAPPENED FOR OUR COUNTRY. OBAMA HAS ALREADY TOOK US BACK A 100 YRS WITH HIS HATE ,RACIST AND DIVISION. THAT IS THE FACTS. IT SHOWS EVERYDAY IN HIS SUPPORTERS AND THE NEWS. LIKE NOSTRADUMUS SAID. WE CAN CHANGE THE FUTURE IF WE LISTEN TO THE WARNINGS. WE HAVE BEEN WARNED. AMERICA WILL GET WHAT THEY DESERVE IF OBAMA IS ELECTED. YOU DONT ELECT A CANIDATE THAT IS UNKNOWN, UNQUALIFIED AND GIVES THE SUPPORTERS SO MUCH HATE. WE WILL FALL AS A DIVIDED COUNTRY. THE NOSTRADUMUS CODE WORLD WAR 111 . READ IT AND THINK ABOUT IT.

goodcitizen   May 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Hillary is the ONLY ONE to lead our country right now!

Smart Americans: BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! PICK THE RIGHT PERSON, WE CAN NOT AFFORD ANOTHER TRAGIC PRESIDENT!

Hillary, you are the one, the perfect American Image for our great nation!

Go Hillary, we love you!

Freida NYC   May 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I am not an Obama supporter, however I STRONGLY believe that Bush is completley insane. I do agree with diplomacy over violence any day. The war must end tactfully and safely!

Hillary all the way till 2012.

linda from South Dakota   May 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

well,, peopl,,, of america,, this is just another one of bushes tatics again,, to slam someone who has better ideas than he did,, its so easy for bush to TALK, yea right,, hes only got a few months left, then hes gone, livin high of us fo rthe rest of his life,, what does he have toworry about??,, hes messed things up so bad,, it will take years to fix but i do believe Obama can do it,,, oh dare bush talk like this,, he doesnt have any room to talk,, hes almost ruined this country ,, thinkin abouyt his own needs and wants,,, OBAMA,,,,,!!!!!!!

Bill   May 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I don't agree with too much of what Bush says; but he's right this time. No amount of talk is going to alter the agendas of the radical rulers of Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, etc. Obama has about as much chance of success with those countries as with his goal of uniting Republicans and Democrats relative to solving this countries domestic problems. It just isn't going to happen.

barackobama4prez   May 15th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Wolf, as americans we should all be ashamed to represented by Bush & Co.

WhoCareswhatRepublicansGuythink   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Republicans are done no body beleives them anymore all they have got is cheap attacks old Karl Rove politics people are way smart to fall for this crap.

Stephan Harper   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Once again... for the nth time.... Bush makes America and Americans look ignorant and foolish. How have you not impeched him yet? And to think that some of you would even think of voting for another republican?

good for america   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

blitzer and cnn in general have gotten a large hillary bias. cnn I dare you to print this

Alex   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

comment to "I love Hillary" Thats sad...such denial. Sorry to break the news but Hillary is done. McCain doesnt stand a chance...who's left?

mkeey   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

West Virginia voted G.W.Bush into office now another attempt of WV to vote in Hillary Clinton into office..what a scrap!!! Don't they ever use their brains!!? BUSH is a BIG disgrace to humankind PERIOD!!!!

Enlightened Voter   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

To all those who say Obama has no experience and GWB has experience I say TO HELL WITH EXPERIENCE!!! If this is what experience means than thank GOD we have someone with a fresh perspective, diplomacy and enlightened ideas that hopefully will be the next president of our united states. GWB you are ghetto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John Tiller in Dallas Texas   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Just wait! they are just getting warmed up. You Obomites think Hillary was a pain in the butt? The Republicans are going to show the junior Senator what the real deal is.

Obama will cry like a baby!

Jim   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

No-Bama, No-way, No-how. I'm for Hillary to the end. I'm not falling for Obamas fake olive branch to Clinton supporters. All the Obama hacks who have trashed Hillary over all these months have me so fed up that I would never even think of voting for Obama come November.

Brian from NYC   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

When guns and weapons are chosen over words we have all failed!

Obama The King   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Barry Obama's Official Foreign Policy Statement:

"Can't we all get along?"

Fitz   May 15th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

NOBAMA,
I've thought about it and finally decided after careful consideration that you are just STUPID. Ever hear of the saying, keep you're friends close and your enemies closer?... Now go report back to the Clintons or Repubs whomever you work for.

a*@hole

Seth in Texas   May 15th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I'm confused as to how Clinton has more foreign policy experience than Obama. If someone could clarify that, I would be very appreciative.

And as far as Bush's comments- is the President really attacking someone else on the issue of foreign policy? Look in the mirror, buddy.

Democrat   May 15th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Democrats!!!, Clinton Supporters!!!, Obama Supporters (I am one)!!!:

UNITE!!!

It would be a BETRAYAL of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama if you support McBush on Nov 4th!!! WE ARE DEMOCRATS!!! LET'S NOT FORGET THAT!!!

SUPPORT DEMOCRAT NOVEMBER 4TH!!!

IF YOU DON'T, YOU WEREN'T A DEMOCRAT TO BEGIN WITH!!!

Democrats 2008!!!

C from the D   May 15th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

(Just proving a point) Someone should walk up to some random republican and punch that person right in the mouth with no explanation. Thats kinda how Bush's foreign policy works and it would illustrate why its best to talk to someone first... violence should be the last resort.

Lisa   May 15th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

If Hillary rallies behind Barack and he doesn't even have a health care plan for everyone, i'm done with her too.

Ben   May 15th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

If Hillary, Obama, and McCain are as bad as the multitude of you idiot bloggers say, then time we called a moritorium on this election and
seek a decent inmate from one of our prisons to run this country.
At least all inmates seemed to have found Jesus and how can you critizise that?

Franky   May 15th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

"Bush seemed to be suggesting that Democrats wouldn't be tough enough on terror"

Hey Wolf, look who's talking, LOL!!!!!!! We got attacked by "Al Queda" on 9/11 and 7+ years later, we don't even know what they're up to, LOL!!! So much for getting our enemies, huh? LOL!!! Even Senator McCain didn't even know what's going on in Iraq........so much for national security, huh? LOL!!! If Senator McCain can't even point out who we are fighting, I wonder who we are fighting, LITERALLY! LOL!!!

But you know what Wolf??? That's just more info for me, LOL!!!!

Ed   May 15th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

No worries. Obama's voice will be louder than President's Bush's voice on the 20th of Jan,2009, when he gives his inaugural speech.

Alex   May 15th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

What do you expect from such a mindless fool. Blah blah blah is all I hear when that A hole opens his mouth. I am surprised however that so many actually still pay attention to him.

ed   May 15th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

When Bush fires Bob Gates and Condi Rice then I will take him serious else. Bush is about to bury the GOP. I fear a stunning defeat in November ! In not a democrat but I fear for the GOP

Venus   May 15th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Go Obama!

The world wants peace and not bullies!

We have no friends with us in Iraq!

Nick Mann   May 15th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

History will serve Bush well. Bush bashing stems from the elitist media and now the drooling fools repeat the sound bites like zombies. Bush's administration has spread freedom, fought tyrany, ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives. Greatness and vision is not rewarded until we have a chance to look back on history. Churchhill was even less popular when he was booted from office by his own party.

Lynn, Missouri   May 15th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

I think it's a last ditch effort for his Republicans. They're pannicked and angry and are lashing out any way they can. It reminds me of the mouse giving the finger to the eagle sweeping down on him. If he won't be impeached, maybe he can be muzzled and put on a chain like any other mean dog.

Liz in SD   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Who knew–George W the great uniter!!! Any Dem that would vote for "my friend" McSame after he jumped on this moron's bandwagon today has to have a deathwish. How about Barr 08???

Ben   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Blitzer, me and you know that our president, Mr bush is stupid. we have a chioce here, we can either continue with what we are getting now by voting Mcbush or accept change. if mr bush....ist feels that his strategy of not talking with his enemies is the best, how come they're not working for him in iraq. mr bush has wasted and killed more american lives than the WW1, WW2 and all the terorist attacks put together. the bad news is that we are still loosing our brothers and sisters in iraq every second, minute and day.

paul   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

how did he get a second term in office. terrible!!!!!

Independent   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Bush should do as Olberman suggested last night – SHUT Up!! He is a disgrace to his office and this country. The Rove wavw has begun, and all Democrats had better unite to end this era of Republican Tyranny! I implor each person that is a registered Democrat to vote for the Democratic nominee, and unite to end this Republican reign of terror! Democrats 08!

ROBERT   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Oh, Please face the truth people..Obama has no experience!!!!! Wake up!!! We all know we need change; absolutely! We need change with a powerful candidate! Go Hillary!!!!!

I love Hillary   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Michelle Obama in the white house. PLEASE!! It will never happen.

tar   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Bush is the dumbest and worst president in U.S. History. I'm sure the people in Israel like everyone else do not take anything that Bush says to be true. He has shown the nation that he is a liar and totally ineffective.

Bush has proved that war is not the answer. I guess he don't want to talk to the U.S. enemies, he would rather start wars that cost the American people trillions, kill thousands and severely injure thousands.

McCain agrees with Bush, more of the same.

Chut Pata   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

There is no doubt in my mind that Bush seized an occasion that is sensitive for the people of Israel, to use it for his political purpose.

What he does not know that he is so unpopular that his anti-endorsement for Obama will first help him against Hillary and then against McCain.

I hope Bush continues with his cheap shots against Obama until Obama gets elected as the president.

Jim   May 15th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I'm not a Bush fan, but I'm no Obama lover either. Come November, this moderate Democrat is voting for John McCain. The Republicans have made it easy for Hillary supporters to cross party lines since McCain is the antithesis of a hard core conservative. He's more like Reagan, and that will create a second wave of Dems leaving the party. This time they'll be called McCain O'crats. NObama, No-way, N0-how.

Letha   May 15th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Blitzer, it's politics so they all play the game so why act like it is a surprise. Even CNN has pushed Obama's candidacy and hyped this inexperienced person with no real record to speak of. He said he would sit down face to face with them and they should be approached with lots of caution. After all, they are the terrorists not a naive politician.

Obama 08   May 15th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Bush's "axis of Evil Diplomacy" has been at work for almost eight years: all of you all coming out of the woodwork to defend him and claim you will vote for McCain who agrees with Bush, give me ONE improvement this has made in the world and especially in bringing any sense of order in the middle east.

If you keep employing the same strategy you will get the same results.
Also keep in mind that 650 000 brave Americansm out of a country of 300 000 000 are fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan...

fatboy   May 15th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Bush remarks received a standing O. His comeback to the criticism that its not all about Obama was terrific, showing what ego maniacs the Obama messiah pretends to be. Wolf–You are so biased I doubt you'll make it to the next election cycle.

Can of whoop@ss   May 15th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Is this the patriotism republicans are referring to, when an American President goes to a foreign country and criticize and smear other Americans.He should be propping us up instead of dividing us...but alas. He is the divicive decider...Actions people...look at the actions..not the wearing of a flag pin.

Texas Democrat   May 15th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Of course the Democratic leadership is up in arms about Bush's comments !!! They don't want the superdelegates to realize they have made a mistake by backing Obama when they figure out how weak of an opponent their Golden Boy really is ! This is only the begining ....

Venus   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Has anyone told Bush The Terrorist to check out Rice and Gates said?

What do you expect from Bush? 5-years in Iraq and no plans to get out! 150,000 troops in Iraq – we are not even fighting a real army!

I thought Bush's father was bad – but now........................... Bush Jr. is worst and I hope Jeb Bush is not going to run for president in 2012!

Chris, Bethesdam Maryland   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Again the Republicans compare everything to WW2. Why the obsession? Is it because during the thirties, the GOP did absolutely everything in its power to prevent America from intervening against the Nazis?

Freida NYC   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I tried posting my comments on the Edwards/Obama ticker, but it was closed. So I am going to post it here:

I saw it coming!

Man's biggest fear is to have a woman in a powerful position. I don't care what anybody says...this is pure sexism!!!! This is the only reason why Edwards endorsed him.

What a disgrace!!!!

Sharon   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Bush's comments about "appeasement" are merely more of the same from a man who's not only incompetent and out of touch, but who also hasn't a clue how to behave when he has the world's ear. Shameful.

Does anyone remember when the pope was visiting the U.S. and Bush patted him on the back and told him, "Good speech"??? He said that to the Pope! And then Laura a wore a suit the same color as the Pope's rainment when she and her fellow-dimwit husband waved from a balcony or some such place with the Pope.

Bush has the proud distinction of not only being a horse's butt, but a stupid one, as well.

Barbara   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I think it was a very wise statement. Maybe Bush didn't write it.

yao   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Please check Bush head he needs help, he stop playing golf for slained Armys and now this...was he drunk this time. and Bible said make peace with enemy.

Les From Lakeland, FL   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Wolf,
Why do you never question the intellectual integrity of your pundits? During the first hour of today's show you allow the Republican pundit to define "apppeasement" as exactly what Sen. Obama proposes by engaging our enemies in diplomatic conversation. That has nothing to do with appeasement prior to World War II.

The term is mostly linked to British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's who thought giving in to Hitler's terrritorial claims, most significantly Czechoslovakia, prior to the invasion of Poland. It was Chamberlain's belief that by returning some of the land that historically was once part of Germany would halt further territorial expansion by Hitler. Also, one of the reasons Hitler was able to gain power in Germany in the first place was because of the stiff penalties against Germany in the Treaty of Versailles. Penalties that left Germany economically, politically, and psychologically devastated. Of course, in hindsight, we realized that Hitler's terrritorial ambitions went well beyond restoring Germany from World War I devastation.

However, the great historian George W. Bush, now equates this to Sen. Obama's belief that foreign policy objectives are best achieved by engaging our enemies diplomatically from a position of power instead of idly making threats. It has nothing whatsoever to do with appeasement prior to World War II.

Real Change   May 15th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

That little village in Texas is still missing it's idiot.

John, Brooklyn, NY   May 15th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

We Democrats are more than happy to have Mr. Bush insert himself into the process. Considering his Mr. Bush's laundry list of foreign policy debacles, defeating McCain will be so much easier if we can genuinely say that a vote for McCain is an endorsement of the status quo in the White House.

ColoradoDem   May 15th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

The Idiot-In-Chief's opinions should be muzzled – only what, 27% of us actually approve of him? Hmmm...

Let there be direct aggressive diplomacy - NOT MORE WAR!!!

Howard   May 15th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

No matter how outraged the democrats are acting, I see an accurate comparison between those, like Chamberlain, who wanted to appease Hitler, and Obama, who wants to appease Islamic terrorists such as Amadinajad, Hamas, and Hezbolah ... all of whom are committed to our demise). All of these tyrants only understand strength. America's leadership in the world needs to be strong, not based upon negotiating with tyrants, bullies, and demagogues.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   May 15th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

In view of the fact that Bush's grandfather helped create his family's great wealth by arranging arms sales to the Nazi army EVEN AS British and American troops fought to liberate Europe from Hitler's scourge, "The Decider" would do well to NOT bring up any mention of that era at all. Plus, like Hilter, Bush has defied international law and invaded a sovereign nation that posed no threat, toppled its government and installed puppets and has attempted a long term occupation of it as a base of power and to control its resources...looks like war criminals run deep in the Bush family that to this day is in bed with the Saudis that sponsoted and funded the 9-11 attacks.

Lisa in Pennsylvania   May 15th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I thought Republicans lived by the Bible. Jesus said "to make peace with your enemies".
Maybe Georgie should read the Bible more since he isn't playing golf!

William   May 15th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

It's simple math:
GWB = POS

The entire current administration should be turned over to the World Court for crimes against Humanity.

Bob from Louisiana   May 15th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

"Ask not what your country can spew for you, ask what you can spew for your country!"

Jason   May 15th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Every election year it's the same thing.. change, change, change.... does anything ever really change....NO, it's a political ploy to get elected and people actually fall for it. Nothing will help your pathetic lives.

Phong Nguyen   May 15th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The Democratic Party has always been divided, which plays directly into the Republican Party's hand!!!

sophia nyc   May 15th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Let's not forget the Israelis are on Palestinian land.

HBobbie   May 15th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I suspect because our President cannot in 'his' good concience support McCain, his can help 'his' party best by attacking the front-runner in the Democratic Race. His opinions, in this election year, will most likely be ignored by all – - his performce as President has been the best he can do and that being the best he can do, how could anyone attach any relevance to anything he has to say?

kevin   May 15th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

John Edwards would make a fine VP but I really wish Obama would choose ex-supreme NATO commander Wesley Clark to shut up all these non-patriot and lack of foriegn affairs attacks. Besides, Edwards is better suited for the supreme court.

Bob from Louisiana   May 15th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I remember when Bush said, "You are either with us for with the terrorist..." In a round about way he didn't actually declare what side he was on, did he?

The only thing to fear, is Bush himself.

Carol from Denver   May 15th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

The more the Bush speaks the dumber we sound! I'm not one to wish my life away but I can't wait for January. At this point I'll vote for the democratic donkey rather than any republican.

bob in L.A.   May 15th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Bush should inject himself into a jail cell. There is not a single problem facing the U.S. at this time that cannot be traced back to Mr Bush. Aside from gross negligence of duty, which would ge the average American fired, Mr Bush and his staff have lied for the gain of corporate America, the banking industry, Haliburton ( they must be netioned in isolation) and contributed to the murder for over 4000 member of our military from misgiuded decisions.
He has no right to make a cooment on anything but his daughters wedding and he would probably even get that wrong.

Wil Frank   May 15th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

If all the war, hate and violence is ever going to stop, someone has to start somewhere.

Maybe the republicians want Obama to adopt their approach to dealing with terrorist: PAY THEM OFF!

JAMES IN BAMA   May 15th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

NO-BAMA FOR ME IN 08'

Susan Missouri   May 15th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Maybe Bush knows something we need to know.

Darrell   May 15th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Lets talk about inexperience.... B – Bully
U – Useless
S – Stupid
H – Hellbound

Understand that is truly Inexperience and if America withstood this "whatever" for eight years, Surely we can see what an Harvard Graduate will do. So much farther advanced and knows human relations....

Bush, Clinton, and McCain go home.... We really don't need your old politics of yesterday....

Yolanda/S.A. Texas   May 15th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

I can see from some comments that some of you would believe a republican over a democrate...so who is just like Bush.

1st- Obama just defended himself regarding the Hamas story and CNN backed this up...for once..

2nd- Doens't it seem srange to anyone that now he wishes to speak up? The Republicans are losing every seat in the house, congress and now the white house.

Come on people! It's time for everyone to use some good judement here. He is mad he has to leave and live in the real world away from all his secret service men.

greg   May 15th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

vote for McCain and avoid all the Obamaa Hillary rukas

D. Crane   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Who cares what a bunch of red-necks in Kentucky or W. Virginia think anyway? These are the same nit-wits that gave us Reagan, Bush, the new-cons, the Contract on America and all the other nonsense that has nearly ruined this country with wars, deficits and Big Brother and the rich getting obscenely richer. Obama-Edwards '08

Ben   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I have two sons who, thank god, have good paying jobs. Both drive over 50 miles each day to work. My concern is what about the other majority of working Americans who had at one time a decent job and could barely make house payments and keep food on the table, but managed to get by. When they have to drive 50 miles to work and pay these price gouging gas prices.Are they now going to lose their homes and not be able to feed their families?

charles   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

bush =mcain=war=idiocy=sickness in mind needs medical attention both of them.

Fredi   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Jesus says: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God (Matthew 5:9) – Isn't it starnge that the "alledged muslim" Barack Obama is one of the few in the political arena who acts like a Christian.

Wise White Guy   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Bush is such a joke and he seems to be the only one who doesnt know it. How dare he put this country in the situation he has where we have almost no respect around the world and still think he has some great insight. He has no right to criticize anyone who believes something other than he does because his way was obviously grossly wrong. There is always the option of military action if all other methods of diplomacy have failed and in rare cases it might come to that but to say we should not first talk with our enemies and try to have a give and take of information is absolutely ludacris. These are lessons we learned very early on in the school yard. If you have a problem with someone it can almost always be talked out but if you do not communicate it will always end in a fight. Grow up GW

Michael   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

I think W should just shut up and keep quiet for his remaining days in office.

Ratgurl   May 15th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Georgie needs to go sit down before he hurts himself.

Ed   May 15th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

PLEASE, Drag George Bush before the Hague for his reckless behavior!

NY Dem   May 15th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

WHAT IS WRONG WITH TALKING TO THESE COUNTRIES?? I mean, no one is trying to roll out the red carpet for them... but obviously whatever method we have been using HASN'T WORKED.

Why not try to have a conversation and figure out how to get back on the right track? Or would the republicans rather just go to war for 100 years?? Stupid!

Donovan   May 15th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Hold on there Blitzkrieg!

The Democrats are overplaying the Bush card, it is the Democrats
who have injected Bush into thier Political campaign. By building
thier Campaign on Anti Bush sentiment and reinforcing it with a
belacose, elitist, second guessing attitude.

Moreover; all they have is Bush, and nothing else. These is nothing coming out of Obama except hate for Bush....Its going to take a
lot more than that to get my Vote..

Donovan

Perry   May 15th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

'So is he president'- proofread

Jack   May 15th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Hey Obama...if the shoe fits...wear it.

Disappointed   May 15th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Get the hook and get him out......

from CT   May 15th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

It's funny because I was getting upset with Hillary but wow, now this should really unite us, I don't care if Hillary or Obama wins, screw it, anything is better than these bastards, I hated the idea of a joint ticket but now I'm for it, we need to unite against these low life's and their smere campaigns and fear tactics!

Bob   May 15th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

I'm sorry is this the same cat that started out with all the international savvy of a governer from my home state of Texas. The same fellow who now has all these "lessons" to teach? If we learn by mistakes then perhaps Bush has something to offer. As for the historical reference I find it odd that a man that universally ignored history to invade Iraq .... ie attack not when you are threatened or attacked but because of a suspicion of indirect threat .... is now so fanatically oriented on history. The concept of isolation didn't work out in the 40s either but Bush's policies have certainly isolated this country and anyone else who is foolish enough to follow his gun toteing diplomacy tact. See. former labor party head Tony Blair. How much more can this man stink up a country I love? How much longer can you let this bafoon destroy hundreds of years of diplomacy. It's like I left my ranch hand in charge over the weekend and I come home to find the animals slaughtered and the crops burned ... please leave quickly while I still have a modicum of patience.

Barb-ID   May 15th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Obama, should not of said it, if he wasn't going to take the heat for it. When the Rep. get threw with Obama he will have to take his unproud of America, racist, wife back to Chicago and Rev. Write. MAybe he can get back in the church.

Lucian   May 15th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Bush had a few over the weekend. Excuse him!

Gary of El Centro, Ca   May 15th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

This is more of the same old "if you vote for a Democrat you will die" tactic that served them so well in 2002 and 2004. But in 2006, America was a wiser nation and now in 2008 I expect we will totally reject this type of politics.

OH   May 15th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

This country is tired of the Republican attack dogs and the narrow minded semi-literate hate filled ego-tistical shameless followers.

If you don't like my policies; you are not for me! Well, no one cares and everyone has his own mind.

As long as we are free law abiding citizens; we should be allowed to speak our mind.

What happen to the color fear codes of 2004; the same ones that drove people nuts? Election is near so expect the rattling sabers, endless talk of war and who is against us.

Given the reasons for the Iraq war, it seem easier to start one with Iran because at least this time he can say the words of the enemy carries weight.

251 days to go and its bye bye to the failed policies of a failed administration.

The more they rattle their sabers, the more they loose. Thanks Mississippi; we spoke clearly and they have not learned their lesson.

Amg   May 15th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Obama should stand by his words that is "meeting dictators without pre-condition" or apologies for saying that. Bush based himself on what others did or said in public .

Jim   May 15th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

This from a man who has failed at every opportunity ever GIVEN him. The baseball Texas Rangers have never recovered from him. Hopefully the United States can, and can do so very quickly!

Proud West Virginian   May 15th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT CALIFORNIA IS SICK, SICK, SICK, SICK....NO MORALS AT ALL!!! BUT, I'M NOT SURPRISED THAT A STATE SUCH AS CALIFORNIA WOULD BE ACCEPTANT OF HOMOSEXUALS....EVERYONE KNOWS IT'S A STATE OF SIN!

GAY LIFE STYLE IS DISGUSTING! IT REALLY SHOCKS ME THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT THINK THAT IT IS OK....JUST SHOWS HOW DECAYED OUR SOCIETY IS!

Jackson   May 15th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

The West Virginia voters sent a message loud and clear that they do not want a left-wing-Kerry-democrat for the nominee ... but are the democratic leaders listening or stone-deaf???
Hillary '08 ... America's Choice!!!!

Gail   May 15th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

George Bush's remarks in a foreign country inferring an American running for presidential nominee show us the true character of him. SHAME ON YOU GEORGE BUSH!

Kevin from Boston   May 15th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Just another reason why the republicans will be out and for a long time to come!!!! What experience did Bush have when he took office?? No more than Obama, and surely any Joe off the street could do better than Bush in foreign policy, heck a single cell organism could do better without even trying. Impeach Bush and Cheney now!!!!!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia in CA   May 15th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

I am pro Clinton, but this Tennessee republicant crap about Michelle Obama has got me fired up!.

The republicants are in for a big surprise come November. Keep relying on Clinton supporters not voting for Obama. We are doing a "Limbaugh" on YOU and the republicants are tooooo stupid to realize it.

Cindy McCain is fair game folks...this should be a hoot to watch.

tom   May 15th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

It is very unfortunate that kids don't chose their biological fathers, because this one wasn,t going to be a dad. Sorry Bush I had to say it, you are not a father material niether a leader

Travis   May 15th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Bush should be injected with a leathal dose of something once he is found quilty of war crimes.

Thomas   May 15th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The hypocracy of democrats is astounding. I guess that is what we should expect from all of those hard working white people who do not have a college education and who expect all of their needs be taken care of by others.

Debby   May 15th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

This is Obama's fault when he brought it up in the debate its public knowledge and thats what Bush is basing his comment on. I think our Pres. is entitled to his opinion to.

Griff   May 15th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Democratic?? A Label for a System, of control of the Majortiy??
George Bush is also, just another Vote. In a Democracy, we speak out loud. Whether "who" listen's or not.. But Pelosi is the Dictator..

Michael   May 15th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

I agree with Joe Biden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seah from Ohio, do you think that maybe, just maybe Obama wants piece in the region???? Instead of the War-mongering tactics our current Commander – In – Chief seems so fond of?

What ever happened to Diplomacy instead of "The Shoot Firsat, ask Later" mentality of this administration?

Tim   May 15th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

That was not a very wise thing to do. You don't go outside of the family (country) to air your opinion. That is just uncalled for and totally wrong. Your own people in your own administration is pushing to sit down with Iran, or don't you remember. This would be funny if it weren't so sad!!!!

Ted:Canada   May 15th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

What a STUPID man!
Bush is the Number One Terrorist in the World.
He has done more to spread hate and mistrust than any other single person on the face of this earth.

Wolf tell Lou D that as much as he talks about the Mexican border/fence , up here in Canada we are also thinking of buliding a fence, a huge fence to keep stupid people like Bush and his "like"out of our country.

Lou he is the number one terrorist that threatens the American people, the Jewish people and the millions of people around the world fighting for peace.

Lou can you build a fence around him? – better still a "hole"!

Bob B. Biloxi, Miss.   May 15th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Too bad that Obama supporters have alienated almost 49 % of their party... It would be nice to get rid of these guys.

jessuxa   May 15th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

bush should be ashamed of himself!!! And he supposed to represents us? I can't wait until he's gone for good!!

DannyCali   May 15th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Remember who the one said that when I'm elect President we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals without precondition like Iran, Cuba,
North Korea and Venezuela leader......I think Obama the said that right?
If Democratic want to fire Bush Secretary of State and Defense Secretary
Why their not fire Obama when he said that on the campaign? Democratic blasted Bush same as their blasted Obama.

Here we go again....   May 15th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Bush made some pretty inflamatory inuendos during his speech to the Knesset (Israeli Parliment). Of course, in typical political fashion, his lapdog, Dana Perino denied he was talking about the Democrats, even though one of the pillars of the Republican "game" has been to imply that if you don't elect a Republican, or do exactly what they say, you will get a terrorist knocking at your front door. No one with any sense buys this stuff. It's old school, and with any luck, it's going away soon. Let's all hope that the next thing Bush "injects himself into" will be Air Force One, on his final flight to Texas. And please, "W" take Dana with you. She's become a charicature of herself.

George   May 15th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Bush is just the latest quarterback of a bankrupt foreign policy that has yielded no significant gains over the past five decades. Just look at Vietnam, Russia, Cuba, China and the Middle East. Diplomacy with pre-conditions is just posturing and pretensions, that has lead to unnecessary loss of human lives. America is looking more like the bully of the free world more than its presumptive leader.

Linned   May 15th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Another comment. What are the Republicans afraid of that Senator Obama will get in office and actually change the Country for the good?

American Abroad   May 15th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Yes, and we've certainly changed our enemies' minds by showing that there is no hope for them and that we do not talk nor negotiate. Yes, they then go ahead and blow themselves up and kill innocent civilians including themselves. Why not? There is no hope anyway. Yes, that's a move in the right direction, eh Bushy? Get a grip.

Ken   May 15th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Even though I do not agree much with what Bush says, in this case I would have to agree with what Bush is saying! Obama is a fool in his foreign policies.

This is just another reason that Borack Hussein Obama should NOT become our next President and that Hillary Clinton should become the Democrat nominee. She has a whole much better "foreign policy". One that protects our great country and its citizens.

Chris   May 15th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

"There is nothing wrong with having a dialog with those you oppose or disagree with."

100% agree

Joseph Adewole   May 15th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Mis-speaking in the name of Politics?

New Sensation   May 15th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Such a low down dirty, disgraceful act by W. But then again, we have come to expect this kind of behavior from the republicans in the last 7 years. Awful nice of them to capitalize on scaring the Israelis on the 60th year of their nation, isn't it? What a shame.

NO-BAMA   May 15th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

While Mr. Bush probably should stay out of it....he ALSO has freedom of speech

...plus...

He is responding to the Naive Barack Obama statement that he would meet with leaders of terrorist countries unconditionally...

Barack brought this on himself for being so gullible and pandering to liberal voters.

Futher proof that voters should have stuck with Senator Clinton; she may not be perfect...but she is NOT that naive.

Linned   May 15th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

This coming from a President with the worst ratings in history. It looks that the Republicans are getting really desperate. People don't fall for the hype and fear tactics. I agree with Bidden that is bs.

Really?   May 15th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I agree with what Kentucky Man said about Michlle Obama!

noone in america   May 15th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Dubya should research his family tree. Prescott Bush and nazi ties. nuff said.

Beltway Insider   May 15th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Oh for christ's sake – just shut the he*l up, you smarmy jerk. Can you be any more obvious in your pro-clinton bias?

Jeanne   May 15th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Fear mongering plain and simple. There is nothing wrong with having a dialog with those you oppose or disagree with. Bush never has learned diplomacy and you see how well his presidency is going. I just consider the source, shake my head, and move on.

Bobbi   May 15th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Obama handed this to Bush on a silver platter. He is naive and doesn't have the experince needed to lead this country.

seah ohio   May 15th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Obama in the past has always been for Palistine. wanting Israel to lay down their weapons and tear down their wall and have no demands on Palestine. So Mr Bush is pretty much on the money on this one.

Obama says a lot of things he does not mean and has lied about to get votes. I am sure he will do the same for this.

His backing from Hammas and Palestine are evident of what he truly beleives and wants.

Alan Boyer   May 15th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Bush is now left to confirm what everyone in the world know: this guy doesn't have a clue. I feel sorry for Laura and his daughters. Hopefully, he is a better husband and father.

Terry in Fl   May 15th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

It is what is it Blitzer....OBAMA is weak and not fit to be president. These are trying times and we need a STRONG candidate like HiLLARY!
If not Hillary then by all means McCain.
And Hillary, if the DNC screws you, don't ask me to vote democratic or I will lose all respect for you.

barackobama4prez   May 15th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Wolf, Bush and Co. are LIARS. McBush is just as bad. Did we really not see this coming? Bush is going to continue his attack on democrats. it's the only hope they have to survive the election this year, and it STILL won't work.

carrie   May 15th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

a failed politician(bush)
a washed up journalist(wolf)
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Jean   May 15th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Today's Washington Post covered Bob Gates' remarks that the U.S. should talk with its adversaries – exactly the position his "boss" President Bush characterizes as naive appeasement.

Sherry   May 15th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

He needs something to do. Poor fella, he wanted to play too!

cnn rocks   May 15th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

wolfy,bush is a loser,i lost my son and husband in iraq,diplomacy is better than war anytime.
any dem 08

Stacy Clarks   May 15th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

IMPEACH BUSH NOW, I CANNOT WAIT A COUPLE MORE MONTHS

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!! AGAINST THE REPUBLICAN BS!!!!!!!!!!

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