May 15, 2008
Posted: 10:48 AM ET

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Bush aides say the President was aiming his remarks at Obama and other Democrats.
Bush aides say the President was aiming his remarks at Obama and other Democrats.

JERUSALEM (CNN) – President Bush launched a sharp but veiled attack Thursday on Sen. Barack Obama and other Democrats, suggesting they favor "appeasement" of terrorists in the same way some Western leaders appeased Hitler in the run-up to World War II.

The president did not name Obama or any other Democrat, but White House aides privately acknowledged the remarks were aimed at the presidential candidate and others in his party. Former President Jimmy Carter has called for talks with Hamas.

"Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along," Bush said at Israel's 60th anniversary celebration in Jerusalem.

"We have heard this foolish delusion before," Bush said in remarks to Israel's parliament, the Knesset. "As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: 'Lord, if only I could have talked to Hitler, all of this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what it is — the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."

The remarks seemed to be a not-so-subtle attempt to continue to raise doubts about Obama with Jewish Americans. Those doubts were earlier stoked by Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee in the 2008 presidential election, when he recently charged that Obama is the favored candidate of the Islamic fundamentalist group Hamas, which the U.S. government has listed as a terrorist group.

Obama last week called the Hamas allegation a "smear" and lashed out Thursday at Bush's speech in Israel.

"It is sad that President Bush would use a speech to the Knesset on the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence to launch a false political attack," Obama said in a statement released to CNN by his campaign. "It is time to turn the page on eight years of policies that have strengthened Iran and failed to secure America or our ally Israel…."

"George Bush knows that I have never supported engagement with terrorists, and the president's extraordinary politicization of foreign policy and the politics of fear do nothing to secure the American people or our stalwart ally Israel," Obama's statement said.

Obama favors "tough, direct presidential diplomacy with Iran without preconditions," according to his Web site, "and is willing to meet with the leaders of all nations, friend and foe." He does not favor talks with Hamas, which he has called a terrorist organization.

The Bush administration held three rounds of discussions with Iran about security in Iraq last year, including two at the ambassadorial level, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates Wednesday said Washington needed to "figure out a way to develop some leverage … and then sit down and talk with" Iran.

Bush largely focused his speech in Jerusalem on highlighting the American-Israeli partnership. "The alliance between our governments is unbreakable, yet the source of our friendship runs deeper than any treaty," he said.

Bush said the United States and Israel are locked in an ideological struggle with radicals in the Middle East, using the speech to tie al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden to the terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah. "That is why the founding charter of Hamas calls for the 'elimination' of Israel," said Bush. "That is why the followers of Hezbollah chant 'Death to Israel, Death to America!' That is why Osama bin Laden teaches that 'the killing of Jews and Americans is one of the biggest duties.' And that is why the president of Iran dreams of returning the Middle East to the Middle Ages and calls for Israel to be wiped off the map."

Bush then made his transition to Obama and other Democrats without naming names, raising the specter of the Holocaust to make his point.

"There are good and decent people who cannot fathom the darkness in these men and try to explain their words away," said Bush. "This is natural. But it is deadly wrong.

"As witnesses to evil in the past, we carry a solemn responsibility to take these words seriously. Jews and Americans have seen the consequences of disregarding the words of leaders who espouse hatred. And that is a mistake the world must not repeat in the 21st century," the president said.

(Updated with new Obama comment)

Filed under: Barack Obama • President Bush


AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   May 15th, 2008 8:50 am ET

BUSH YOU NEED TO BE QUIET AFTER WHAT YOU HAVE DONE TO THE UNITED STATES. YOU JUST DON'T WANT OBOMA TO WIN THE ELECTION

Nate W   May 15th, 2008 8:54 am ET

We should get used to this tactic and come up with a good defense. Of course it's the usual BS from the GOP — but it's what they have and what they're going to use, so let's learn to fight back.

Jeanne from Michigan   May 15th, 2008 8:54 am ET

Yuck! Like anyone would believe a word that comes from his mouth. Pure garbage! Hey George, while your in the Middle East, why don't you go poking around for those WMD's you can't find…

Brandon   May 15th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Wow, I didn't realize that Bush was going to campaign for Obama!

First the endorsement of John Edwards, then the anti-endorsement of Bush… Turning out to be a great week for the next POTUS!

Obama 08!

YES WE CAN

Greg, NY   May 15th, 2008 8:55 am ET

No, let's not talk to our enemies Mr. Bush, let's just drop a 'nucular' bomb on them. That'll improve our image around the world.

Has it ever occurred to anyone that maybe if Hamas likes Obama, they'll be willing to actually negotiate a real peace treaty with him?

Devon   May 15th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Wow. THIS is the best the Republicans have, come November? Well, it's been fun having you in that big white manor up there on 1600 Pennsylvania, but methinks you and your ilk are getting the boot come the 2nd Tuesday following the first Monday in November. Pack yer bags and get out.

George   May 15th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Go ahead Bush, let's bomb the world into a peaceful existence.

kris   May 15th, 2008 8:55 am ET

bush makes me sick

Damion K. Miles   May 15th, 2008 8:55 am ET

What has President Bush done to deter terrorists? Nothing at all. Does he not understand that a terrorist cannot be deterred? No one is saying that we have to appease them, but, you have to admit, not talking to them sure isn't working. There is absolutely nothing bad that can come out of sitting down with these leaders from a position of power as opposed to sending more of our troops to die in foreign lands after they blow something else up in America.
George Bush's stubbornness is one of the main reasons that America is in such bad shape now. Honestly, I didn't think it was possible to cause this much damage while being in office.

Me :)   May 15th, 2008 8:56 am ET

I am a MODERATE……just can't take the idea of the MOST LIBERAL Senator becoming president…sounds too much like a Carter Presidency….and I am old enough to remember that hell…..bye bye Democratic Party….My family will now register Independent and vote with our heads in November….hopefully a good Moderate Experienced Candidate will surface soon :)

Hillary Clinton would have made one hell of a great President…..too bad the media made the Clintons out to be racists so she lost the African American's support…..too bad the media is SEXIST…..too bad the DNC could not even support this family that has given their entire lives to public service and to the Democratic Party, too bad the Dems Primary system is flawed and gives caucus states soooo much control where only 2-3% of the population gets their votes counted, and too bad Democratic voters could not have supported this family that has given us the ONLY SUCCESSFUL DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENCY OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DECADES changing deficit to surplus and adding 22 million new jobs…..it's really too bad, she's such a bright, intelligent, hard-working person…..
good luck in the fall, DNC…you will need it BIG TIME!
Where else but in America can the DEMOCRATIC candidate who has WON NY, NJ, TX, OH, PA, CA, WV, KY, RI, MA, NH, TN, AZ, NM, AR, OK, and YES FL and MI…..not be our democratic nominee??????

Casey from Atlanta   May 15th, 2008 8:56 am ET

"Bush said the U.S. and Israel are locked in an ideological struggle with radicals in the Middle East…"

Bush doesn't even know what 'ideological' means. All he knows is cowboy diplomacy and setting things up for his business buddies to reap millions off of America taxpayers…

Bush is a failure and has no place criticizing anyone's foreign policy…

Eric   May 15th, 2008 8:56 am ET

Words are free. Wars are not. I know that's not a concept you understand, Mr. President, but I hope our next President does understand that.

Emma houston Texas   May 15th, 2008 8:56 am ET

bush got a problem

matt, Philly, PA   May 15th, 2008 8:56 am ET

Bush… you're retarded… you know nothing about foreign policy… you think everything is solved with guns and war and you're trying to argue that the democrats never think to use guns and war. Obama has even said he would make strategic strikes against Al Qaeda in Pakistan if he received good intelligence about it. It's all about trying for peace with Iran and Syria… not immediately calling for war. We want to at least reach the people of Iran if the government cannot be reached… many Iranians hate their government.

Brenda   May 15th, 2008 8:56 am ET

GW - The one trick pony. I wonder how much duck tape he now has on that Fear Card he likes to play over and over. George, less card playing and more real work would have actually helped us all.

Fitz   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

Hey Bush and all the Repub's, when all else fails, resort to fear mongering and smear tactics. I guess it has worked for you in the past. The only problem is that you've used it and have since ruined the fabric of life for many americans for years to come. Americans need to send you a strong message that says we know what you guys did to us, we still face threats, you didn't get Bin Laden but now we have to pay $4 a gallon for gas, $4 for a gallon of milk , people losing their homes, losing their jobs and the list goes on. And oh by the way, you still didn't get Bin Laden.

Enlightened Voter   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

I find it amazing that a man who has turned the entire world including our once greatest alley (England) against us can make a remark about Obama's desire to use diplomacy with our enemies than obliteration. Is it any wonder Bush has an 80% disapproval rating. It's not appeasment Bush, it's called diplomacy something you never used and have you ever heard the phrase "you catch more flies with honey……."

Dan, Idaho Falls, Idaho   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

Bush's invasion / occupation of Iraq is sure working great, eh? That'll show them ole terrorists.

QG   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

Why should we care what Bush thinks?

He says Obama wants appeasment…. Well America wanted a qualified president for the past 8 years and we didnt get that!

Linda in Va   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

How in the heck did this man make it to the presidency? His miserable failures have harmed us as a country. Once again he blunders his own agenda out to the world that puts shame into the light. This full presidency has been a nightmare in my eyes. Not just one term but two, are the american voters ignorant to all this?

Proud1of 26% in WV   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

If this is a they have for ammo they had better just go home.

scat398   May 15th, 2008 8:57 am ET

Get a clue Mr. President. You have become the very thing you say you despise, the greatest terrorist of them all.

The only thing Barack is interested in doing is actually using diplomacy to rebuild our relationship with foreign countries that you have completely destroyed.

Do us all a favor and shut your mouth and go hide in a hole in afghanistan with bin laden and let the real leaders deal with these big boy problems. Who knows we may actually regain our status as a caring, freedom loving nation, and save lives and money all at the same time.

Candy West Virginia   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

How many days do we have left of this clown….?

YES WE CAN   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

How dare Bush go to Israel and tell the wonderful Jewish People that if Barack Obama and his cabinet talks with Iran that would be like talking to Hitler. Maybe if Bush had talked to the people in Iraq he wouldn' t have cost this country and families 4,000 people their lives and countless billions of dollars. Maybe this economy wouldn't be in shambles. The nerve of Bush and McCain using this to scare the country. This is just sick, underhanded and undermined. Bush is grasping for anything to keep his policies in place at any cost. I'm a 60 w/female Republican voting for Barack Obama and proud of it.

bill   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

It is unfathomable that the only one in the exchange that sounds presidential is the Democratic nominee. Thanks to Bush, we need an overhaul of our whole political system. The failed policies of the last eight years show Americans that this system does not work. Billions of dollars exported every month for a political system in Iraq that has shown so very little progress in the last three years, while tax cuts to the corporations that move American jobs overseas. A president that does not want to release our oil reserves to aid the people while the nation looks at an abyss of recession. Barack will take our country in the direction needed. Bush can continue to quack out the rest of his Lame Duck presidency. :)

Ranger 7   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Bush!!….. your are NOT WELCOME ….in the USA!!!

DON'T COME BACK!!!

Nikki, Florida   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Considering the disaster he's left us in, he has no right to make judgments on other methods….

Bob   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Bush remains an absolute outrage and blight on this country. Please go to MSNBC and read Keith Olberman's special comment from last night's show. It's quite amazing and I really couldn't add much to what he said except that I will be part of the cheer going around this country on January 20 when this delusional monster finally departs for good.

Minnesota Fats   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Is it just me, or has the GOP overplayed the fear card?

This country has lived with the fear created by Bush far too long. It really is time for change.

Roger   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

I guess we should unify behind Obama and bash Hillary and her supporters. We should make McCains age an issue. We should use race cards to steer black vote away from any likely candidate. We should believe in Jeremiah Wright's sermons. We should smoke crack. We should hate all who opposes Obama!

Hate! Hate! Hate! '08

Richard   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

George, no one cares about anything you have to say anymore.

America Speaks   May 15th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Bush can you please not a let another word come from your mouth until you leave office. I hope you get arrested for treason. You and chaney are the biggest terroist the USA and the rest of the world has had to deal with…..ever. YOU ARE A FAILURE in more ways than one. You aren't even a third of the President Barack Obama will be.

November can't come soon enough   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Here we go with the Republicans fear monger campaign!! Let the games begin.

Plainsman   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

"There are good and decent people who cannot fathom the darkness in these men and try to explain their words away," - Bush;

Your right Mr. Bush I cannot fathom the evils that you have done, and I wish it was only your words that were evil and not your actions that have lead to the deaths of over 4000 american defenders in your charge.

"We have heard this foolish delusion before," - Bush;

AND WE AMERICAN WILL NOT FALL FOR IT AGAIN!!! I will always look to the leaders who bring me hope, not fear.

Floridian for Obama   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Bush you should have never stolen the last election, you have ruined this country and our image by the world. Go home cowboy!

kissnahug   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Why is Dubya even talking…no one even cares what you have to say. Did you forgot that you are the most unpopular person in modern history…you're probably as unpopular as Hitler himself.

Bush, you are the terrorist and we all know what you would do. You're probably the one who first came up with the Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran song. Just go away

Ray   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

You know who the frontrunner is when everybody is taking a shot.

Obama 08

John   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Here we go trying to establish the John Bush era or BUSH III.

Kayne DeGrenier   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

President Bush is absoultey right!

Why should we be talking to people who want to kill us?

Sen. Obama > You're wrong!

Sue   May 15th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Bush is the most incompetent president of our life time…and we will all be better off when he is finally out of office…including the rest ot the world. His remarks are inappropriate and the same nonsensical scare tactics that the republicans deliver over and over again because they have nothing else they can deliver on.

Ohiovoter   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

I totally agree, President Bush!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obama has ZILCH experience in anything, let alone foreign affairs. He's gonna sit down and have tea with the "leaders" like Hitler from other countries. The guy says what every left wing crackpot wants to hear. That's why he'll NEVER win the big one. MAINSTREAM America does not need a half-wit in the White House.

Mark   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Thank god Bush will be out soon. What a complete disrespect of history it is to connect Ahmadinejad to Hitler. Iran hasn't invaded a foreign country in the last 300 years. How long has it been for america?

Jewel   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Does anyone care what bush says or thinks anymore?

Adam   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

The very man that is making these comments has not been able to achieve peace by quiet diplomacy and creating war, so who should even care what he thinks, the only thing I care about is his sorry excuse grinch of a president to leave office in a long awaiting 6 months.

libby   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

SHUT UP BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pat   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Whats the harm in talking with your enemy-oh I forgot, you may actually achieve peace rahter than war

Susan Missouri   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Interesting & scary

Pandering   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

George Bush just betrayed the American people by pandering to Israel. What a sellout! He would rather appease the Israelis by throwing his fellow Americans under the bus. Give it up GB!

Chris Mannoia   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Wow! President Bush must be getting hot! Well, no wonder; Hillary and Barack have attacked and attacked him for a year and a half already!

The basic message is correct: you don't negotiate with terrorists or their supporters; Israel knows this, and that is why they have stood strong in front of their enemies for all these years.

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

Ok…I'm a Republican….and I have to say….President Bush - are you tring to tell the people that your foreign policy was something the next president should continue with?? The country needs to heal - and we are more divided than ever - thats why I have contributed to Obama and will support his presidency - there are many that say "we need a Democrat in the White House" - I believe we need the right person for this job….and right now - thats Obama. (if Hillary ran…that person would be McCain)

vic nashville,Tn   May 15th, 2008 9:00 am ET

G.W Bush repeat the statement what Obama said nothing wrong on that anyway who listen to Bush
Reminder to Bush you can’t be in 08 sorry

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   May 15th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Ho Hum - consider the source. More fear-based politics and policies that we don't need any more in this country — or this world. Who really cares what he thinks or says? He's as irrelevant as it gets.

Raindog   May 15th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Naw…Obama is going to change the world not just this country and this country's political system. Have you not read the speach. Of course he will appease. Read his book. He early on learned appeasement as the way to navigate between two worlds. It is in his nature. We won't call it appeasement…we will call it"reaching across party lines…we will call it "reaching out to the world" we will call it.."reaching for common ground" But make no mistake Obama will be in petty mode when the rest of the world doesnot fall in line with his annointment as President andcome to love him as he expects. In that he will be as dangerous as Bush…This is a man who will use power not as a tool..but as a weapon on personel slight.

anne gaffney   May 15th, 2008 9:01 am ET

GEorge has a lot of nerve–He should go away quietly

RAY IN NJ   May 15th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Hmmmm…so, what's Bush's (and/or McCain's) solution? I deafening silence of how they'll resolve the problems in the Middle East is indication that they HAVE no plan. Just more of the same. Thus, the killing will continue under this policy of not engaging in diplomacy. Aren't we strong enough to sit down, offer solutions and make firm demands with these leaders? Certainly, NOT talking to them hasn't achieved a thing but more hatred of America, making us less safe to travel abroad. SOMETHING must change on this issue! If diplomacy does not work, then what is lost? We can come back and continue our current policies. But to not at least TRY is a mistake that the world has been suffering for the last 8 years. Why didn't Bush go after Bin Laden after 9/11? ALL of this suffering possibly could have been avoided had he did. So, why not stop trying to make it look as if this isn't a problem that he and Cheney's greed hasn't contributed to! At least SOMEONE has a plan!

The Truth   May 15th, 2008 9:01 am ET

Obama is such a wimp. He is the poster boy for the
conscientious objectors of this world. I wouldn't want him for the Commander in Chief of anything.

pa voter   May 15th, 2008 9:01 am ET

comming from bush, this might help Obama, and I'm not sure who I dislike more-bush or obama……

Patty Morlan   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

I am outraged that our President would make such an inflammatory statement like this especially while on foreign soil. I think John McCain needs to condemn this statement ASAP.

James Morrison, Alexandria VA   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

The truth hurts Senator Obama. It is about time someone calls you out on your ridiculous foreign policy proposals. All Jewish Americans that care about Israel and the future of the world need to seriously think about the negative consequences of a vote for Senator Obama. Senator Obama is running for a second Carter term and we just can't afford it…

Mike Kaplan   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

George Bush has presided over the biggest foreign policy disaster in all of US history. He's got a lot of nerve lecturing anyone on world history (or anything else, for that matter). His complete and total ignorance of history is well known. No one cares what he thinks. No one.

-mk

MD Houston   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Bush is right. Obama will follow Nevil Chamberlain in dealing with hostile states. Obama is not ready to lead anything anywhere.

Tim   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

You don't have a clue soon to be "former" President Bush. Man that has a nice ring to it. What have you done to make this country safe??? I'm waiting…just what I thought.

j williamson   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Bush is the lamest of lame ducks. Back in the days of vaudeville entertainment bad acts would get the "hook," that is, they would be "pulled" off stage - please SOMEONE get that hook out!

chris   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Yes! Thank you George! Down with the Obamazoids! Down with Postmodern Fascism! Up with democracy!

seah ohio   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Obama has been a long believer that Israel should lay down their weapons and tear down their wall. with no demands being places on Palestine. His church is already strong supporters of this.

Obama says many things he does mean. He lies about Family and friends over and over again. Evident that he will lie about anything.

He is out to win votes and telling people what they want to hear just for those votes, Not that he beleives in it or not. Just to gain votes.

Wake up America you have been Scammed.

After further review,Texas   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Appeasement is the reason Bin Laden is still at large.He could have been caught, but chicken little appeased the Pakistanis by letting him hide there.

GJ   May 15th, 2008 9:02 am ET

I guess the republicans have started their fear mongering early.

Berat (Pronounced buh-RAHT), Park Ridge, IL   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Oh, I don't know, maybe Bush is right, maybe Obama DOES want appeasement of terrorists. All I know is, whatever Obama wants, he'll still be a better president than Bush was.

Rebecca   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

. . . It takes one to know one.

Obama 08.

What?   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Bush needs to be slapped. By anyone. please.

This is fear-mongering at its worst. Nothing will strengthen terrorism and dangerous ideology than a hundred year long occupation of Iraq. Do you know why Osama Bin Laden turned from ally to enemy? because we deployed troops to Saudi Arabia to protect them from Saddam. If stationing troops there caused that much of a problem, imagine how a 100 year presense like Germany would make them feel.

Roger   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

In the words of Jerimiah Wright, Obama's close friend and mentor for twenty years, "God D-A-M-N America."

Obama '08

moufasi   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Just think, seven more months an the anti-christ will be rid of power.
Halelujah!

Sam Taveras   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

No one really cares what Bush says anymore.

Bush, your a sick sick man   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

You vicious brutal dictator. your time is up, and the world will cheer when you are arrested for you war crimes.

Barb   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Once again, Bush speaks as the one and only expert in all matters concerning peace in the Middle East. He himself has certainly brought mankind to a deeper understanding of what real peace progress means. He is the epitome of peace?

s   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Communication is the answer to most of our problems, we cannot bully everyone into a war, then spend billions of dollars cleaning up the mess we created. Mr. Bush needs to go away, when he said our economy was in a slow down, I think he was making reference to his brain.

D Dunn   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Yet another idiotic coment from our idiotic President.

Mike   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

What a loser. he has to go to another country to talk about people back home. he's the terrorist. we should be allowed to throw rocks at him. maybe someone should coat him with cement and make him into a statue and stick him in Crawford square.

Pandering   May 15th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Wow! It seems there are many politicians who are so loyal to Israel over their fellow countrymen. So, let me guess, by saying this, the Israelis would not vote for a democrat? As if they can vote… The Jewish Americans know better than that and knows when to smell a rat.

gk   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

It is so sad that Bush is using his office and his role as a President towards a political domestic goal. Really sad. Trying to paint Democrats as meek and docile and not strong on defense is not justified in this election year. Israel is an ally but it is not the 51st state. Folks like Bill Kristol and the powerful Jewish Israel lobby - are behind this. These are the same folks who led us to an unnecessary war in Iraq. When are the war trials to begin? We should hold Bush and his administration as war criminals for causing so much grief and making us more unsafe than before.
Learn a thing or two, Mr President - from Dalai Lama, learn from him the power of non-violence and need to communicate openly.

Just Me   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Even Republicans do not listen to George Bush anymore. So having the president take shots at Obama will probably boost Obama rather than work against him. Perhaps Bush thinks he's helping out McCain… but the last thing McCain needs is to have anything to do with this current administration.

Southern native   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Obama, I couldn't have said it better.

no bigot in the white house   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Well, what do you call it when a junior senator running for the highest office in the land proposes to sit down and talk to a person like Iran's leader, who has called for the total destruction of Israel and has denied that the Nazi extermination campaign ever existed? Lord help us if this guy is elected.

Les from Virginia   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Fool me once, shame on you!
Fool me twice, shame on me!

Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.
Sun-tzu
Chinese general & military strategist (~400 BC)

Fear mongering is not the plan this day.

Jessica, GA   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

After 8 years of Foreign policy based on Isreal's interest, we need a President that bases foreign policy on American interest. Unfortunately McCain also have the naive believe that Isreal is the site of Armagedon.

Matt   May 15th, 2008 9:04 am ET

This is not only despicable, but proves yet again Bush's terrible command of the English language.

Appeasement was not talking to Hitler. Appeasement was offering him half of Czechoslovakia in return for a promise not to invade the rest of Europe.

It's the grossest arrogance to believe that simply the honor of talking to you is the greatest prize in world politics.

What Obama has proposed is totally different from the appeasement of Hitler. Obama does not suggest any kind of reward for past aggressions. He suggests sitting down and telling these people to their face that what they're doing is unacceptable, and what we want them to do before we can consider them a welcome part of the community of nations.

Nelson Mandela said: "You don't make peace by talking to your friends; you have to make peace with your enemies."

Blaising   May 15th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Uh oh….

Bush is such a wimp. He has to go several thousand miles away before he feels comfortable enough to take a pot shot at Obama.

Bush is such a Nancy …

Jason King   May 15th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Congratulations to the President for telling it like it is! This is one of the most cogent statements I have ever seen him to make. "Those who will not learn from history are doomed to repeat it" goes the old saying, and it is none the less true for being a cliche. There is shame to be had for those who repeat history out of will ful ignorance 9for there is little excuse for such ignorance); but there are also those who repeat it on purpose, because they wish to see such things as our appeasement of Hitler (Neville Chamberlain is dead, but his spirit lives on, forever, and where is Churchill today, who can fix what those of his ilk have wrought?), or our betrayal of South Viet Nam. To these, there is more than shame. If Mr. Obama would seek to avoid the label, he should avoid the actions and appearance.

Onlooker from outside   May 15th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Scare tactics and fear mongering? From President Bush?? I'm so surprised!

Briarwood   May 15th, 2008 9:05 am ET

This is the first thing Bush has ever said that is true and it has taken him long enough to say it! We all know (at least those of us who can see past the make-believe world of Osama's "change") that Obama is alligned with the middle-eastern terror groups and they are funneling money into his campaign. Ask yourself where all his millions are coming from—the pipeline never runs dry.

Mark Mineo   May 15th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Outrageously inappropriate comments, timing, lack of statesmanship. Sums up the utter shamelessness, lack of understanding and complete incompetence of Bush and his cabal.
It will be interesting to see if his party backs him up on this outrage like they have for the past eight years of his buffoonery.

mike bacon in Belleville Illinois   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

This president has a lot of nerve making references to Adolph Hitler in light of his propensity to "bend" the truth. Isreal shoul know this only too well and be a little worried.

Futhermore, his reference to lessons learned in history sounds funny comming from a man who can't seem to learn from his own. ,

i just have to laugh.

We need change

John   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

There are countries which affected by terrorism, like Israel, u.k, india and even Russia, but Mr. Bush's solutions is unique, economy in the dumps, wrong strategies used in the war. when oil was at $38, Bin ladin wanted $75, Mr. Bush is now giving him $127. There is only one thing common with this president that is common with coroporate CEO's. don't see the reason riff people off .

shelly in IL   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

To CNN:

Kieth Olberman of MSNBC did a great job when he blasted president Bush last night on his show (Count Down with Kieth Olberman). We need more commentators like him that will speak their minds and the truth for the little people of this country. If we had more commentators like Mr. Olberman, this country would not be in the predicament it's in now with job loss, this horrible war and the gas crisis. If President Bush were a Democratic president, he would have been impeached within a matter of minutes and that's the truth.

I don't care if you post or not, this is something CNN, the staff (and other networks like (fixed noise) need to think about, instead of posting negative and devisive headlines all the time.

J. Sully, New York   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

Oh Bush. Stop it. Just stop it. Get out of that white house and let Obama in. You're so full of it. Go home to Texas and play golf and forget about the 4000 lives lost in Iraq under your stupid watch.

Jai in PA   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

Bush's approach has worked so well, of course we should listen and follow his guidance. This country desparately needs a change!

Uncle Sam   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

I find it ironic that after Sen. McCain was widely criticized for bringing up the fact that the terrorist organization Hamas had endorsed Sen. Obama, it was revealed that Obama advisor, Robert Malley, had been meeting with Hamas.

Bonnie   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

After a lifetime of voting Democrat I will not be voting Democrat this year - Barack Obama is NOT the man for this position. His lack of experience and rascist position are not where we need to go to pull this country together - another Democratic defeat in the making.

Linda, Kentucky   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

The Middle East is not Nazi Germany and George Bush isn't FDR (not by a long shot!). Obviously, Bush's way of dealing with international relations has not worked. Who is he, then, to issue dire warnings about what the Democrats may do? Where are his diplomatic successes?

Seven more months. It can't come soon enough.

Tim   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

The politics of fear do not work anymore. This is why the Republicans just lost the special election in Mississippi.

Amy M   May 15th, 2008 9:06 am ET

When Bush is criticizing your foreign policy, you might be on to something.

OUR USA!   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

OBAMA WANTS TO TALK TO THE IRANIANS…….WHAT A LAUGH…OBAMA RUNS AWAY FROM SITTING DOWN AND DEBATING HILLARY CLINTON FOR FEAR THAT THE REST OF THE WORLD LISTENING MAY HAVE MORE OF AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE JUST HOW IGNORANT HE IS ON THE ISSUES AND HE IS OUT PUSHING FOR TALKS WITH OTHER WORLD TERRORISTS! HOW CAN A MAN WHO (LIKE BUSH), AVOIDED WORLD TRAVEL, SIT DOWN AND MAKE DECISIONS ON THE UNTIED STATES' BEHALF, WHEN HE IS IGNORANT AS A DOOR KNOB WHEN IT COMES TO WORLD POLICY! I GUESS THE UNITED STATES IS SO STUCK ON A "MAN" IN OFFICE THAT THEY WOULD AGAIN SACRIFICE THE COUNTRY TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. IF YOU WANT CHANGE, YOU NEED TO PUT INTELLIGENCE TO WORK AND THAT IS WITH HILLARY CLINTON.

Greg Pa   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

This is the kind of talk that put him in the white house. Dems are good fore the economy but republicans keep this house safe. WE can not move forward without both.

Enlightened Voter   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

And this from a man who has managed to turn the entire world including our once greatest alley (England) against us!!! Incredible. By the way in case george bush doesn't know how to spell what obama's strategy it's spelled d-i-p-l-o-m-a-c-y. You catch more flies with honey than lemon.

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

Hey George! Your lucky, Barack wouldn't punch a retard in the mouth…nimrod.

autopos   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

It's funny…Real funny bush. Do you mean appeasement for the Nazi's like when your grandfather's corporation funded them? Yeah. Look it up. When all is said and done….we need to bring Bush, Cheney and the rest of their cronies to public trial for war crimes. This is the only way to show the rest of the world that we mean business and that these guys were running our government without public permission.

DemRuth   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

I am a Jewish American who supports Israel and Obama! I am very aware of the atrocities of the Holocaust but I am also tired of Bush's fear politics. I don't believe for a second that either Democratic candidate is hoping to appease terroristS. American has learned from the mistakes of the past, it's time to move onto the future..

ANY DEMOCRAT '08 !

JQ. Bui   May 15th, 2008 9:07 am ET

I hate to say it, but Bush really is that ignorant.

These people hate us for many reasons, and there is nothing worse than not trying to understand what is it that they hate us for. Nothing justify killing of innoncent, but if you don't try to understand them you would never change the status quo on the ground.

claudiasu   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Oh whatever.

wilfred   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Barack Hussein Obama , the name speaks volumes doesn't it.
So now I am a racist for putting it out there.

Sandra   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Bush has been in negotiations with North Korea; part of what he called the axis of evil. What a hypocrite Bush is regarding negotiating.

John in Iowa   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Of course he does, the terrorists are his brothers!

Obama's endorsements:
HAMAS
LARRY SINCLAIR
REV. WRIGHT
WILLIAM AYERS
LOUIS FARRAKHAN

Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!!!!!

rice, bryan   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

and this is coming from a modern day hitler himself!!!!!!!!!!!

John   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Seems like our President might want a little history lesson. It is shameful and unneccessary to compare modern day events to those of the Holocaust - one of the darkest days of mankind. When are our World leaders, particularly our own President, going to realize that not every moment should be engulfed by party politics?

mohd222   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

What's with the obama racist t-shirts on stores?
more at http://www.mohd222.wordpress.com
-
Mohd

albert einstein   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Dear George,
Belief in god is a childish superstition quaint and out dated.
Being jewish myself i have the utmost respect for jewish people, however there is nothing chosen about them. they are ordinary people just like any one else.
Understand this and recognize that peace can be achieved when BOTH muslums and jews realize they are not special and above everyone else.

yours truly

Dr.Albert Einstin

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Awww - he couldn't even read the words that were written for him - doubt he has the brain-power to understand what the words mean.

Geeeeezzzzzz

deck   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

Bush's comments are exactly what one has come to expect from him - no more, no less. Obama's response is solid, worthy of a far better leader… here's hoping!

Scott, Wichita   May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET

While I disagree with the use of Hamas against Obama, I agree with W' on this one.

You can't try to sit down and talk with them, because to them, they're right, we're wrong, and nothing will change that.
Vice-versa on our side.
The only way to end all this fighting is to either separate us from each other, or have something go catastrophically wrong for both of us so that we're forced to work together (notice how a lot of the anti-china sentiment went away as soon as the quake hit?)

Anonymous   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Bush…Just need to get out and shut his mouth for ever..
He is a liar..Do not worry Obama,they can continue making false political attack and that wil not change anything…Obama will win and be our next president

scdemocrat   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Yeah because your cowboy diplomacy has been SOOOO effective. Let's see, since bush was given the presidency North Korea has developed nuclear weapons, AlQueda is as strong, if not stronger than they were in Sept. 2001, the Taliban is on their way back in Afghanistan, we now torture people for false confessions, and the rest of the world now looks at us with mistrust at best if not downright contempt. THANKS BUSH.

Bye Republicans   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Idiot!

Michigan Voter   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Didn't George H.W. Bush sit down with Sadam during his presidency? It is unfortunate that Bush chose this moment to make a political jab at the democrats. This was a celebration and he turned it into an attack ad. Shame on him.

John K.   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Obama and the Democrats don’t want to appease terrorists; they just want to use intellect instead of jumping into situations with guns a blazing. Unfortunately the current administration lacks the ability to use intellect when dealing with terrorist and that is why we are still fighting them and creating more every day.

Amy R.   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Bush is crazy to compare Hamas to Nazis. This is pandering in the most disgusting way to attack Obama. I am insulted Bush would stoop so low.

Bill Fredericks   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Obama started this with his interview in the Atlantic Magazine where he called Bush out for his "cowboy diplomacy" and he said that our positions towards Israel has not always been a positive in our foreign policy or national security. He talked about how Arabs would naturally feel more comfortable with him in the article. Why?

Hamas has declared their support for him, Muslims in Gaza are calling voters in the US to lobby for him. Why? Questions about his decisions and positions are important, who knows maybe Bush was talking about Jimmy Carter meeting with Hamas?

Me think that Obama protests to much. In the interview on CNN his spokesman repeated the term, "cowboy diplomacy" and when he said that Bush outsourced the North Korean issue to the Europeans why didn't John Roberts hit him for that? It was the Asian countries along with the US that directly talked to the North Koreans and I might add have been more of a success then Clinton was who allowed them to ignore the treaty he signed to build the weapons in the first place? Get the facts correct will you please?

Reggie   May 15th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Um…Excuse me Mr.President… Can you spell "appeasement"

Also .. Where is Bin Laden? You have had 7 years.. Now we are in Iraq fighting two wars.. The fear tacticts are over..

Henry   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Consider the source . . .

OBAMA '08

Amanda & Adrian for Obama   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Why should anyone be surprised that something stupid is coming out of Bush's mouth yet again. No one takes him seriously anyways.

American Patriot   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

President George W. Bush should be Impeached for darlyict of duty, illegal wietpa's,Fraud,Illegally starting a war, firing U.S.Attorneys,Katrina Responce,Pardening Scooter Libby,refusing to allow supenas of staff by envoking executive privlige,insider trading of stock,lying under oath,lying and stating Mission Accomplished,.

He should not only be impeached, but also brought up on charges of crimes aganst the Iraqi Peopleand torture.

This man is a Dictator and so is Cheney.

Congress Impeach this man and prosecute him……………………

American Patriot

Screaming Eagle, Syracuse, NY   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Appeasement is a big word for Bush. That, and the fact he cited a historical event leads me to believe that these comments were obviously written for him.

Marc, Canada   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

REPUBLICAN fear tactics. REPUBLICAN spin and smear machine. More BUSH, McCain and ROVE politics.

Exit Polls are divisive and contribute to racist thoughts….Race would never be tolerated or allowed in exit polls in most democratic countries.

Cesar   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

What a shame, using political attacks in his speech, and throwing in the name of bin Laden, I'm surprised he didn't blame bin Laden for the struggling economy & gas prices. I am soooooo tired of Fear Tactics. I voted for him in 2000, but he has deeply dissapointed me not only with his Domestic Policies, but his Foreign Policies also, I think we're down to 2 allies in the world.

-Moore   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Wouldn't it be just like the republicans to try to blast Obama and other democrats for the near suggestion of diplomacy, especially during an 60 year anniversary speech in a foreign country. I believe it was an insult to the country and the people who have been through such turmoil, to have an American take a "campaign shot" during such a tragic event. McCain needs to take a closer look at the connection that his president is making to him. Americans are tired of fear tactics. Remeber the WMD? ……sounds familiar!

Paul Lemoine   May 15th, 2008 9:10 am ET

I have to say that George Bush is one ignorant person. He has had his dirty hands in making a mess of this country and the world. Mr. Bush, you have no room to say anything about foreign policy with the way you and your Band of Bastards have killled thousands in this war you created. You do not care about our country or any other country in this world as far as I see. Nice to see you "gave up golf" for our military, another lie as seen on Keith Olberman. You Sir are "A Liar".
I would keep talking, but you are not worth wasting my energy for. Thanks for screwing up our country and the world. You should be proud!

Issano   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Those comment are so foolish and disrespectful, and must be condemned immediately. Shameful and divisive!

Ron L   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

I just want to know when did "willing to talk to" became "appeasement". Has there been any other President who have possessed such narrow scope. MAN AM I GLAD I NEVER VOTED FOR THIS GUY.
You want to know why America has annoyed so many of our allies in the last 8 years. Here is another perfect example of a man with average intellegience once again attempting to REDEFINE words like we are as ignorant of the English language as he is!!

JANUARY CAN'T GET HERE SOON ENOUGH!!!

Adam   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Hey Bush. What about the obligation to your own people, you idiot? Why is this guy still in office? Are all of you Bush supporters glad that we are the laughing stock of the world. How does a country go from one of the best to the poster child of how to screw everything up. Get out of Iraq, and stop using our troops as pawns in your game!

gail   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

I guess Mr. Bush will not mind if Hillary obliterates Iran.

Andrew   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

This countries leadership is so messed up and corrupt. What won't they say to get what they want. Atleat McCain is going to try and use terrorism as a reason we should green up this country.

afraidNoMore   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

I'm glad the American people have seen through the smoke screen and are no longer scared by the republican fear and war mongering. BTW when is DHS going to raise the threat level to show that the US is in imminent danger that only McCain can address?. Or how much closer is Iran to building a Neutron Bomb.

Obama supporter   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Bush and McCain govern by fear and the American people are tired of the crap. I would prefer a leader that will give peace a chance instead of wanting to end the world. The Jewish people should work diligently to create peace.

DrCats   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

I knew this man was low, but I don't know if there is a definition of this level of low…

Yolanda/S.A. Texas   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

This sounds as though he is back to ustilizing scare tactics on the American people. Bush I am gald to know there will not be another BUSH/CHENEY term or better yet a REPUBLICAN in the white house next yeat.

It has never been spoken or suggested by Obama or any other Democrat to negotiate with terriost. There has only been remarks to what each candidate would do in the case if Israel is threatened by such acts.

Please step aside and be quite until your time is up.

Tyna in South Carolina   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

"Appeasement" equates cowardism. Praise Bush for speaking up for his country! Muslim countries are closely watching Obama's campaign and celebrate each of his victories. If Obama becomes president, this country will become less American. We are the land of the free, and home of the BRAVE! Freedom isn't free.

Sam in Indiana   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Bush, your fear card has expired. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

Richard   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Big deal. So what

Daniel   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Bush is a coward. Iran wouldn’t be at this strong position in the first place if it was not to his completely failed administration and strategic blunder by starting endless war in Iraq

Amused in NY   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

With all due respect, Mr. President. Please stop talking now. Do the US and the world a favor — become a mute. I sincerely believe there has been more than enough fear mongering going on by your party, and it should be no surprise that people are not buying it. Know what we are buying, Sir? Lots of fuel that, in my area alone, costs over $4.00 a gallon.

Instead of trying to scare people into voting for a third term for you (by voting for your older twin) why aren't you trying to do something to help the people? No, I do not want a stimulus check because that money is going to be used for groceries and fuel — why don't you try speaking about the highway robbery happening on those fronts?

Shame on you, Mr. President. January 2009 cannot come fast enough!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   May 15th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC May 15th, 2008 9:08 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Awww - he couldn't even read the words that were written for him - doubt he has the brain-power to understand what the words mean.

Geeeeezzzzzz

Michael Hovis   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

With his approval rating the very lowest in recorded history,
Bush should just continue his eight scheduled trips out of the
country before year end and just keep his mouth shut.

(this President can't perform and work in the oval office, he and Rice
fly all over the world for photo and lunches. with zero accomplishments at our expense)

God help the next president , how can any man or Woman fix
all this damage in just four years?

Kevin, Indiana   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

You know, the only reason Bush is still in office, is that it would take longer than November to impeach him.

Michael, an indepedent   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Obama has made his views very clear about dealing with terrorists…..it has absolutely nothing with appeasement!!!

Basically, if it isn't a ultra-hard line neocon position, then anything to the left will considered "soft", "appeasing", or "surrendering"!

What Bush has to understand is that are many ways to skin an animal, and most often, the hard line approach doesn't help, but make things worse. After all, after eight years of his leadership, how would the American public rate his foreign policy and how does the world now view the US?

Oxun   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Bush who? the one person who thought hamas was some sort of middle eastern sandwich?
I dont know what to say, but that I feel sorry for him he could not tell you a from b, so whatever he says it just does not matter.

Obama 08

Eke, Greenville   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Politics of fear. It worked in 2000 and in 2004. Now the American people know better and it will not work in 2008. The train of change is moving; it's either you join the bandwagon or be left behind.

Sick&Tired   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Wow CNN is this news? Bush rambling at the mouth about Nazis and Terrorists? And yeah, Obama and the Jews are definitely at risk following his statements? OMG CNN stop finding anything you can to put doubt in the hearts of Obama fans. We aren't falling for it.

Tex   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

George is a lamb duck dufus! This is the most moronic, imbecilic statement he has made since he announced "Mission accomplished" five years ago. No one even cares what Geoirge even says anymore.

Michael Dem   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Right W. because you're the authority on intelligent foreign policy. You have crushed America's standing in the world with your foreign policy that encourages belligerance over logic.

Where the WMD again? Explain to me that Al-Qaeda- Iraq link? Don't you see from the continued preference for Democrats in every Congressional election, even in places like Mississippi that no one is listening to your continued reliance on fear to win votes. How about you try and accomplish something in your last months as President, which would be in stark contrast to your first 7 years in office, which history will juge as a complete disgrace. You have embarrased Americans.

kristen in PA   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

yes bush PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep insulting Obama - that will make him even more electable - keep up the good work!!

Lawson   May 15th, 2008 9:12 am ET

This lame duck needs to just hang it up! Mr. Bush "Where is Osama?" "Where are the weapons?" "Where are the terror cells operating now?" Lies Lies Lies! We are in Iraq for the OIL and your family's pocket book-

Tom   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

The American Senator that Bush quotes was William Borah, a Republican. Bush's grandfather, Prescott Bush, was caught, in 1942, “Trading with the Enemy”. Reagan traded arms for hostages with Iran. So it seems to me that Bush is afraid that Obama is going to behave like a Republican.

Gabby   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

Well consider the source.. Enough said.

Obama 08

Vickie O   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

Interesting that President Bush would invoke "history" when talking about appeasement. If he knew anything about the history of the world we wouldn't be in Iraq now. History would have told him that you can't invoke democracy on a People that don't understand or accept the concept . That is their history and it should be accepted as it is! Many of our allies tried to explain that to the President but he wasn't listening!

AW   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

..but didn't the US government draft many an notorious and unappeased NAZI into our intelligence service after the war?
Alas, George Bush and his blinders.

GO OBAMA   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

It has started…THE FEAR CAMPAIGN is about to begin. The Republicans will try to win the White House again by using FEAR antics…go figure!

Sharon Dunten   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

President Bush is using the "fear mongering" process again about terrorism to attract votes to the Republican Party. The arrogance of the present administration has led this country into a bully mentality. Barak Obama only wants to soften the hard ridges our country has projected during the past eight years under Bush.

Don   May 15th, 2008 9:13 am ET

Exactly how did U.S. leaders appease Nazis in the run-up to World War II? My history books and I would certainly like to know. Franklin Roosevelt, our president then, was hell-bent for war with Germany.

Armando   May 15th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Wow, the Repubs are getting desperate

Mike O. - Austin, Texas   May 15th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Look at where Bush has left us now and what his GREAT judgement has done to this day, He has the worst disapproval rating, and we are supposed to believe or take advice ??? seriously??? what is he thinking. Actually if the American people really dislike him as much as the polls suggest then he is doing OBAMA a favor. People will do the exact opposite of what BUSH says :D

blair   May 15th, 2008 9:14 am ET

how is this a false political attack? obama has said it and said it some more. Yes he has supported engagement with terrorists. obama has and is using the politics of fear every day. Only he uses the word change to instill fear in the young and minority groups.

Mike in Columbus   May 15th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Lets stonewall them instead…

Look how well that worked with North Korea!

OR

Just invade… they will welcome us with Flowers!

More Bush '08… cough, gag, puke!

Lorna, NY   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

He's an idiot! I can't wait for 1/20/09!

Ndalio   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Bush should concentrate more on cleaning up the white house for President Obama or help his daughter to plan her honeymoon rather than engaging in senseless political talks. He has caused enough damages to mankind in the last eight years!!

Just shut, u are an idiot!

Chris   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

LOL!!!
This coming from the man who back in 2000 wanted to have little or nothing to do with the Middle EAST. Yet when he saw that he couldn't avoid it, he fell right inline like all the others before him on the issue!!!

Bush has and always will be an idiot President!!!
The guy is the worst President this country has every had!!!
Bush go sit DOWN!!!

CW in DC   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

CNN needs a giant Bush countdown ticker on the front page bigger than anything else on their website. I would keep it on my desktop all day everyday. I'm not even going to let myself be fazed by this idiot of a president anymore. We already see where HIS foreign policy has gotten us.

yes   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Clinton/Clinton ticket! Never ever that walkie-talkie Hussein

Mark   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Is anyone listening to Bush anymore?

Necie   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Arrogant Leader of the Free World. How Long have we been looking for Bin Laden? Your bark is worse than you Bite…..Mr "lowest approval rating ever" President.

Accountant Guy   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Each time this guy opens his mouth I am reminded just how much of an idiot he really is!

Andrew in Iowa City   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

President Bush is an idiot.
'Nuff said

Juliet/55 YEAR OLD WHITE LADY FOR OBAMA   May 15th, 2008 9:15 am ET

We can't get you out of there fast enough. You have tarnished your fathers legacy. YOU are a pigmy…and your legach is to leave office as the worst president EVER. just look at your ratings. So again I say…out with you pigmy,,,,,, :)

Edward, MO   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

I want all Clinton supporters to Vote for MCain in the fall. They are too "uneducated" to realize that voting against obama goes against their interests. It helps my interests though. I need the enron loophole to stay open so my energy stocks continue to make me rich. I need blue collar voters to help me out with this

Maria Boggiano   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

This president is a total idiot-no wonder his popularity is unfavorable at 80%. The gull to go in front of the Israeli Knesset and say that democrats want appeasement with terrorists is beyond stupidity. He know he is appealing to Jewish fears. Once more the fear card is being used to stop the democrats from winning in the generl election. Does President Bush want Israel involved in our political campaign? Obama has said to the Jewish community that Israel is the US best ally and he will do anything to protect it.

fixbone   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

and Bush wants?? Which terrorists is he referring to, or is he still confused about who is who and where they are???

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Why isn't somebody following this idiot around monitoring what he says. This is not presidential or American for Bush to be on foreign soil and turn on another American. Bush needs to be impreached today, you will never hear another head of state, especially a head of state of Israel, turn on it's own people. Bush will continue to destroy America and Gates knows this and is finally speaking out.

NoBamaEVER   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

That's exactly right. Years from now, Bush will be remembered for the good he did this country.
Terrorists can't wait for Obama…they're snickering…God help the US if he makes in the White House.

TimeToUnite   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Rodney Kings' famous words…"can't we all just get along?"…the world's response…"unfortunately no". Fish in the sea do better. God help us.

Michael   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Obama said a million times he would never talk to terrorists. Its a good thing nothing Bush says has any validity nor does anyone believe him.

MS from PA   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

I am ashamed to be an American right now. I can't wait until this eight year nightmare is over. Bush has done more to damage this country than any terrorist could ever hope to, and he is the one who will not be judged kindly by history.

TyWebb   May 15th, 2008 9:16 am ET

Not much longer and this nut will be back on his ranch…

Kenny Jailal   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Bush doesn't have the TESTICULAR FORTITUDE to attack Obama in the US,It's a shame for a sitting president to go in a foreign land to attack the presidential candidate.Bush is shameless

Linda   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

I call for Obama's death, anyone up for it?

ANY DEM WILL DO!   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. That is all I hear from him anymore!

Dems unite! Grow up and get educated on the issues and where everyone stands.

Spring In Philly   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

If there is any justice in the world, Air Force One will crash into the Hills of Afganistan and take out two of the worlds biggest terrorists - Osama Bin Laden and President Bush .

brice, greenville, south carolina   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

soon to be ex-president bush obviously doesn't know what he's talking about. even as children we learn how to overcome our faults and fix our mistakes. bush is some how not capable of doing so. the republicans have tired of these failed policies set by their base and are now giving the democrats a chance. times up republicans.

Latoya M., NC   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Are we really listening to him after 7 years of stupidity spewing from his mouth? I think he's lost his right to speak on anything with any veracity or sageness.

SHUTUP "Mr. President"!

Edwin Portland   May 15th, 2008 9:17 am ET

History??? What does history say about being in an unending war with no actual endgame??? Did Vietnam teach you anything, Mr. President?

Sick&Tired