Comments on: McCain says Obama's Iraq trip would convince him of success http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mike from Westchester http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160136 Mike from Westchester Thu, 29 May 2008 14:43:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160136 Perhaps he is right. Senator Obama should keep an open mind about the war. If it is clear that we can do more good by staying the course for a limited period of time, so be it. A precipitous withdrawal that creates chaos is not in the best interest of Iraq, the region, our allies, the U.S., and the world in general. However, McCain does not appear to have an open mind on this. He wants to plow ahead toward a "victory" regardless of its probability of success or its cost. He is so concerned with "surrendering", which a pull out is not, that he becomes dangerous to our soldiers and everyone else involved or affected by this truly "dumb" war. What we should not do is stay in for an undetermined amount of time to pursue a marginal chance at a dubious victory that is more about saving (Republican) face, than about doing what is best. If we do mindlessly stay in Iraq then it is true that Iraq = Viet Nam. Perhaps he is right. Senator Obama should keep an open mind about the war. If it is clear that we can do more good by staying the course for a limited period of time, so be it. A precipitous withdrawal that creates chaos is not in the best interest of Iraq, the region, our allies, the U.S., and the world in general.

However, McCain does not appear to have an open mind on this. He wants to plow ahead toward a "victory" regardless of its probability of success or its cost. He is so concerned with "surrendering", which a pull out is not, that he becomes dangerous to our soldiers and everyone else involved or affected by this truly "dumb" war.

What we should not do is stay in for an undetermined amount of time to pursue a marginal chance at a dubious victory that is more about saving (Republican) face, than about doing what is best. If we do mindlessly stay in Iraq then it is true that Iraq = Viet Nam.

]]> By: No Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160125 No Obama Thu, 29 May 2008 14:43:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160125 Obama is not going to go anywhere as dangerous as Iraq. Just wait and see if he goes. NOT. He knows nothing about anything that is going on. Obama is not going to go anywhere as dangerous as Iraq. Just wait and see if he goes. NOT. He knows nothing about anything that is going on.

]]> By: The Oracle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160115 The Oracle Thu, 29 May 2008 14:43:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160115 For all of McCain's war record, he doesn't have common sense. Can anybody explain to me why the repugs think they can solve in a decade what centuries of war and strife could not?? I'm talking about the political, ethnic, and religious problems. Because until they do that, we just have a finger in the hole. For all of McCain's war record, he doesn't have common sense. Can anybody explain to me why the repugs think they can solve in a decade what centuries of war and strife could not?? I'm talking about the political, ethnic, and religious problems. Because until they do that, we just have a finger in the hole.

]]> By: Sheila WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160080 Sheila WA Thu, 29 May 2008 14:41:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160080 I care about joblessness, homelessness, healthcare and if Sen McCain really wants to honor the troops, he can campaign on how he is going to help make their quality of life better when they get back home. He can start by explaining to the Vets (to their faces) who are missing limbs, eyes, etc...why he veto'd the very bill that would help them get an education and a better job. It's not likely those maimed vets are going to go back and re-enlist. Obama is for a reasonable withdrawl, McCain want's another 100 yrs.. I care about joblessness, homelessness, healthcare and if Sen McCain really wants to honor the troops, he can campaign on how he is going to help make their quality of life better when they get back home. He can start by explaining to the Vets (to their faces) who are missing limbs, eyes, etc...why he veto'd the very bill that would help them get an education and a better job. It's not likely those maimed vets are going to go back and re-enlist. Obama is for a reasonable withdrawl, McCain want's another 100 yrs..

]]> By: Shawna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160071 Shawna Thu, 29 May 2008 14:40:51 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160071 Obama can go to Iraq, but the fact remains the political situation has not changed. The leaders of Iraq still have no plan or structure, they have not lived up to their part of the bargain, they can't secure their own territory, and neither can the U.S., We are using Iran and former terrorist to secure the country of Iraq. The same leaders the administration and McCain call the Axis of Evil. This problem was created by Republicans they should be in Iraq, not Obama. Additionally the security risk and plans to bring a presidential candidate are extremely important, they have greater things to deal with rather than a following candidates around the base. It sounds like McCain is looking for Obama to go to Iraq so that he can get injured since he is aware of the dangers that remain in the country. Obama can go to Iraq, but the fact remains the political situation has not changed. The leaders of Iraq still have no plan or structure, they have not lived up to their part of the bargain, they can't secure their own territory, and neither can the U.S., We are using Iran and former terrorist to secure the country of Iraq. The same leaders the administration and McCain call the Axis of Evil. This problem was created by Republicans they should be in Iraq, not Obama. Additionally the security risk and plans to bring a presidential candidate are extremely important, they have greater things to deal with rather than a following candidates around the base. It sounds like McCain is looking for Obama to go to Iraq so that he can get injured since he is aware of the dangers that remain in the country.

]]> By: Not Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160069 Not Clinton Thu, 29 May 2008 14:40:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160069 Obama is not the POTUS yet. He has been too busy with Hillary to go anywhere. I am sure when he feels the time is right he will go. It is a little hasty to go now. He needs to wait for HRC to drop out. Let McBush do it if he must but it is a huge burden for our troops to have a candidate there. They are a little busy with other things. Obama is not the POTUS yet. He has been too busy with Hillary to go anywhere. I am sure when he feels the time is right he will go. It is a little hasty to go now. He needs to wait for HRC to drop out.
Let McBush do it if he must but it is a huge burden for our troops to have a candidate there. They are a little busy with other things.

]]> By: OBAMA 4 President http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160044 OBAMA 4 President Thu, 29 May 2008 14:39:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160044 As a democrat, if you're going to vote for McCain instead of Obama, fine, SHUTUP about it, why must you keep saying it over and over like you have tourrettes! McCain is like a baby, a very old baby, always trying to taunt Obama but never works! As a democrat, if you're going to vote for McCain instead of Obama, fine, SHUTUP about it, why must you keep saying it over and over like you have tourrettes!

McCain is like a baby, a very old baby, always trying to taunt Obama but never works!

]]> By: fj johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160037 fj johnson Thu, 29 May 2008 14:39:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160037 why we have bush and mccian comdy show why we have bush and mccian comdy show

]]> By: John in Virgina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160034 John in Virgina Thu, 29 May 2008 14:38:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160034 If Iraq is so safe now, as McCain says, then 1) there should be no reason we can not bring the troops home, and 2) why is it that when he goes, we never see him walking the streets without an armed mob of US soldiers and a few armored choppers overhead. I'll believe his spin when he goes for a jog like he is able to on a sunny day at noon in Central Park. The truth is, troops are still getting killed and injured, and the region has not stablized. It is not going to no matter how long we stay. That is someone else's country and they are not going to welcome the idea of the U.S. effectively trying to stage a takeover of power. It isn't gonna happen. McCain says we've made progress and the conditions are great when it's time to convince people that we can win, but when it's time to give a reason for continuing this war based on a lie, he says things are unstable. Well which is it? He can't have it both ways. We need to be investing in the talent of American engineers to create new energy, and stop trying paint all Muslims as terrorists so that we may take oil that is on their land. If Iraq is so safe now, as McCain says, then 1) there should be no reason we can not bring the troops home, and 2) why is it that when he goes, we never see him walking the streets without an armed mob of US soldiers and a few armored choppers overhead. I'll believe his spin when he goes for a jog like he is able to on a sunny day at noon in Central Park. The truth is, troops are still getting killed and injured, and the region has not stablized. It is not going to no matter how long we stay. That is someone else's country and they are not going to welcome the idea of the U.S. effectively trying to stage a takeover of power. It isn't gonna happen. McCain says we've made progress and the conditions are great when it's time to convince people that we can win, but when it's time to give a reason for continuing this war based on a lie, he says things are unstable. Well which is it? He can't have it both ways. We need to be investing in the talent of American engineers to create new energy, and stop trying paint all Muslims as terrorists so that we may take oil that is on their land.

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160022 Larry Thu, 29 May 2008 14:38:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160022 It amazes me at how many people refer to the 4,000 individuals killed in Iraq, this must be an enormous number to a lot of people, and deserving of attention? So then why is it Ok that we kill over 250,000 individuals each year on our nations highways, and it goes un-noticed? We lose a mere 4,000 in our efforts to secure the safety of the US and everyone gets upset., Right, wrong, or indifferant a good number of those killed wanted to be there, and were there because they wanted to be a part of helping to protect the US. No differant than why i I joined the USMC while a senior in HS in 1967. I could not have lived with myself knowing I had the opportunity to support the values of this great country and go to Viet Nam, and not have done so. I served three consecutive tours in VN from May 1968 thru July 1970, and I would not have missed the opportunity for the world. For each of the 4,000 that have been killed, and for any future deaths in Iraq, I salute each and evry one of these individuals not only for the choice they made but for their service as well. No one who has not served in combat could ever understand our committment to our Country. It amazes me at how many people refer to the 4,000 individuals killed in Iraq, this must be an enormous number to a lot of people, and deserving of attention? So then why is it Ok that we kill over 250,000 individuals each year on our nations highways, and it goes un-noticed? We lose a mere 4,000 in our efforts to secure the safety of the US and everyone gets upset., Right, wrong, or indifferant a good number of those killed wanted to be there, and were there because they wanted to be a part of helping to protect the US. No differant than why i I joined the USMC while a senior in HS in 1967. I could not have lived with myself knowing I had the opportunity to support the values of this great country and go to Viet Nam, and not have done so. I served three consecutive tours in VN from May 1968 thru July 1970, and I would not have missed the opportunity for the world. For each of the 4,000 that have been killed, and for any future deaths in Iraq, I salute each and evry one of these individuals not only for the choice they made but for their service as well. No one who has not served in combat could ever understand our committment to our Country.

]]> By: aj johnson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1160010 aj johnson Thu, 29 May 2008 14:37:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1160010 yea obama go to iraq but he will stand his word because bush got us in this Iraq mess now one of friends route a book about bush mess up past now i think mccain go do the samething now mccain show up late show plese stop try funny you same spot as bush right now and no more bush and mccian suck comdy show because is joke we don't need it . obama nation will takeover house because he got reans get out iraq and bring america together and on top or anther mccian suck comdy show you make deal vote now obama nation 08 yea obama go to iraq but he will stand his word because bush got us in this Iraq mess now one of friends route a book about bush mess up past now i think mccain go do the samething now mccain show up late show plese stop try funny you same spot as bush right now and no more bush and mccian suck comdy show because is joke we don't need it . obama nation will takeover house because he got reans get out iraq and bring america together and on top or anther
mccian suck comdy show you make deal

vote now
obama nation 08

]]> By: Miller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159993 Miller Thu, 29 May 2008 14:36:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159993 I seem to have missed the part where Obama agreed to go to Iraq as many people are alluding. The word quoted was "considering," and is it not right to take a request under advisement? At the end of the day, however, it's foolish for any of the Presidential candidates to visit Iraq at this time. The security needed to guarantee their safety is substantial. And the political shakeup that would ensue if one of them were hurt at this point in the race is too tempting a prize for extremists. Besides, there is suffiicient enough campaigning ahead on American soil than to burden National Security with photo opportunity excursions to war-torn countries. I seem to have missed the part where Obama agreed to go to Iraq as many people are alluding. The word quoted was "considering," and is it not right to take a request under advisement?

At the end of the day, however, it's foolish for any of the Presidential candidates to visit Iraq at this time. The security needed to guarantee their safety is substantial. And the political shakeup that would ensue if one of them were hurt at this point in the race is too tempting a prize for extremists.

Besides, there is suffiicient enough campaigning ahead on American soil than to burden National Security with photo opportunity excursions to war-torn countries.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159986 Jim Thu, 29 May 2008 14:36:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159986 DNC should run a counter on the number of days since McCain has done anything but to be GWBush's puppet candidate. That would be several years in the running already. The so-called Maverick candidate has voted with Bush 95% of the time. DNC should run a counter on the number of days since McCain has done anything but to be GWBush's puppet candidate. That would be several years in the running already. The so-called Maverick candidate has voted with Bush 95% of the time.

]]> By: blair http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159978 blair Thu, 29 May 2008 14:36:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159978 Yes please go to Iraq maybe you can liberate a camp over there.Give it up people Hillary has done nothing to damage the Democratic party or any one else.. You need to take your blinders off. obama and his masters are the ones that set out to destroy the Parties and the constitution. You all are an example of what is in store for the country if he gets in. The people have had no control over this fiasco yet. For obamas people to even insinuate that the Clintons or any one else not for him would harm him show how much hatred he has installed in his followers. he reminds me of Hitler. Yes please go to Iraq maybe you can liberate a camp over there.Give it up people Hillary has done nothing to damage the Democratic party or any one else.. You need to take your blinders off. obama and his masters are the ones that set out to destroy the Parties and the constitution. You all are an example of what is in store for the country if he gets in. The people have had no control over this fiasco yet. For obamas people to even insinuate that the Clintons or any one else not for him would harm him show how much hatred he has installed in his followers. he reminds me of Hitler.

]]> By: Cynthia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159974 Cynthia Thu, 29 May 2008 14:36:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159974 Senator Obama would have to go over there and come back and tell us the situation. I definitely don't believe any of the Republicans after the relevalations that have come out as a confirmation of what people already knew. Senator Obama would have to go over there and come back and tell us the situation. I definitely don't believe any of the Republicans after the relevalations that have come out as a confirmation of what people already knew.

]]> By: Ed http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159969 Ed Thu, 29 May 2008 14:35:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159969 The only acceptable visit to Iraq is an announced one with red carpet treatment from the Maliki administration. Just like they gave Amadinijad. This way, we can really judge the PROGRESS on the ground. We cannot keep sneaking in and out of a country we occupied for the past 5 years and claim progress. McCain should be ashamed for suggesting the same OLD tired rhethoric. He must be loosing his bearings. The only acceptable visit to Iraq is an announced one with red carpet treatment from the Maliki administration. Just like they gave Amadinijad. This way, we can really judge the PROGRESS on the ground. We cannot keep sneaking in and out of a country we occupied for the past 5 years and claim progress. McCain should be ashamed for suggesting the same OLD tired rhethoric. He must be loosing his bearings.

]]> By: NoMcSame http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159961 NoMcSame Thu, 29 May 2008 14:35:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159961 To Obama: PLEASE DON'T GO. Why does McKiller want you to go there so bad? REMEMBER: RON BROWN. Don't trust them or him. We the people need you right here to fight the good fight here in the U.S. Let McSame go to Iraq and stay there until his stipid war is over. The truth is out now about McSame, Hillary and Bush so just do what you are doing and do our boys and girls good by bringing them HOME. What good would it do anyway, to please McSame? Don't let McSame Ron Brown you. NoMcSame..... NAVY Vet. for OBAMA08 To Obama: PLEASE DON'T GO. Why does McKiller want you to go there so bad? REMEMBER: RON BROWN. Don't trust them or him. We the people need you right here to fight the good fight here in the U.S.
Let McSame go to Iraq and stay there until his stipid war is over.
The truth is out now about McSame, Hillary and Bush so just do what you are doing and do our boys and girls good by bringing them HOME. What good would it do anyway, to please McSame?
Don't let McSame Ron Brown you.
NoMcSame..... NAVY Vet. for OBAMA08

]]> By: A CANUCK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159959 A CANUCK Thu, 29 May 2008 14:35:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159959 DON'T GIVE ADVICE OR TALK DOWN TO OBAMA.............OLD MAN !!!! YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM THIS BRIGHT, YOUNG MAN WHO LOOKS AND TALKS MORE PRESIDENTIAL EVERY DAY. OBAMA2008 DON'T GIVE ADVICE OR TALK DOWN TO OBAMA.............OLD MAN !!!!
YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM THIS BRIGHT, YOUNG MAN WHO LOOKS AND TALKS MORE PRESIDENTIAL EVERY DAY. OBAMA2008

]]> By: Rose - Baltimore, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159950 Rose - Baltimore, MD Thu, 29 May 2008 14:34:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159950 CNN could you update people on the delegate count. You are displaying old information on your front page. Obama had 4 supers yesterday which you did not report and one today. I just got the information from MSNBC website. Guys for up to-date information please visit msnbc.com ( on first read by Chris Dodd). CNN could you update people on the delegate count. You are displaying old information on your front page. Obama had 4 supers yesterday which you did not report and one today. I just got the information from MSNBC website. Guys for up to-date information please visit msnbc.com ( on first read by Chris Dodd).

]]> By: blair http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159931 blair Thu, 29 May 2008 14:33:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159931 Give it up people Hillary has done nothing to damage the Democratic party or any one else.. You need to take your blinders off. obama and his masters are the ones that set out to destroy the Parties and the constitution. You all are an example of what is in store for the country if he gets in. The people have had no control over this fiasco yet. For obamas people to even insinuate that the Clintons or any one else not for him would harm him show how much hatred he has installed in his followers. he reminds me of Hitler. Give it up people Hillary has done nothing to damage the Democratic party or any one else.. You need to take your blinders off. obama and his masters are the ones that set out to destroy the Parties and the constitution. You all are an example of what is in store for the country if he gets in. The people have had no control over this fiasco yet. For obamas people to even insinuate that the Clintons or any one else not for him would harm him show how much hatred he has installed in his followers. he reminds me of Hitler.

]]> By: Good for McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159925 Good for McCain Thu, 29 May 2008 14:33:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159925 Good for McCain! Force Obama to actually do something and put his money where his BIG mouth is! Obama has NO idea how Iraq is doing. NO IDEA WHATSOEVER, because he hasn't been there to see the progress (which many, including the United Nations leader, have said is astounding and moving in the right direction). Even Angelina Jolie, who recently visited Iraq, said she wants America to stay and go the distance to get things in place. She saw the people and talked with them and THEY WANT Americans there supporting them until they can get on their feet. Whether you believe we should have gone in the first place is no longer the point. What matters is that we need to fix what we broke, and to leave would be IRRESPONSIBLE and OBAMA-LIKE! Obama is clueless. Good for McCain for pushing his inexperienced selt up against a wall! Good for McCain! Force Obama to actually do something and put his money where his BIG mouth is! Obama has NO idea how Iraq is doing. NO IDEA WHATSOEVER, because he hasn't been there to see the progress (which many, including the United Nations leader, have said is astounding and moving in the right direction). Even Angelina Jolie, who recently visited Iraq, said she wants America to stay and go the distance to get things in place. She saw the people and talked with them and THEY WANT Americans there supporting them until they can get on their feet. Whether you believe we should have gone in the first place is no longer the point. What matters is that we need to fix what we broke, and to leave would be IRRESPONSIBLE and OBAMA-LIKE! Obama is clueless. Good for McCain for pushing his inexperienced selt up against a wall!

]]> By: The Patriot http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159906 The Patriot Thu, 29 May 2008 14:31:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159906 It has LOTS to do w/ the issues here at home........what hole have you been under? What is the prob Obama? Can't take the heat? Go see those soldiers you are saying 'we will bring you home as soon as I get into office' and then come back and tell us what you see. You are not the person I want as the POTUS. See those soldiers, admit that there is progress, see those Iraqi faces and then abandon them to suffer the fate that we have handed them. We have an obligation so help those people. Or did you not learn that lesson yet? It has LOTS to do w/ the issues here at home........what hole have you been under?

What is the prob Obama? Can't take the heat? Go see those soldiers you are saying 'we will bring you home as soon as I get into office' and then come back and tell us what you see. You are not the person I want as the POTUS. See those soldiers, admit that there is progress, see those Iraqi faces and then abandon them to suffer the fate that we have handed them. We have an obligation so help those people. Or did you not learn that lesson yet?

]]> By: ashes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159899 ashes Thu, 29 May 2008 14:31:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159899 I'm sry, but a lot of the media today plays on what is going to get them ratings. They see that some people are upset by us going to war, the sell books to make a profit off of it, the show videos that dont always tell the full truth. It doesn't matter how much it make the people that are there fighting feel unwanted. It doesnt matter, one is going to hand Iraq to the other countries on a platter and were going to have nothing but killings again there and the other one wants to finish what we started and attempt to bring the country to a better point take your choice which do you want to deal with later. remember if it doesnt clean up you have to worry about your kids/grandkids going back and stopping other countries from taking over a child country... which is where that country is. I'm sry, but a lot of the media today plays on what is going to get them ratings. They see that some people are upset by us going to war, the sell books to make a profit off of it, the show videos that dont always tell the full truth. It doesn't matter how much it make the people that are there fighting feel unwanted. It doesnt matter, one is going to hand Iraq to the other countries on a platter and were going to have nothing but killings again there and the other one wants to finish what we started and attempt to bring the country to a better point take your choice which do you want to deal with later. remember if it doesnt clean up you have to worry about your kids/grandkids going back and stopping other countries from taking over a child country... which is where that country is.

]]> By: Carmon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159879 Carmon Thu, 29 May 2008 14:29:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159879 McCain, no one has to go to Iraq just because you said so. Who the hell are you. I know you are banking on this Iraq thing but dont you see nobody's buying this crap. No One wants to continue this was except you and the rest of those Bush THUGS. When was the last time you spoke about anything other that the war. We should start a countdown of how many times McCain says war. Probably about 100 times a day. McCain, no one has to go to Iraq just because you said so. Who the hell are you. I know you are banking on this Iraq thing but dont you see nobody's buying this crap. No One wants to continue this was except you and the rest of those Bush THUGS. When was the last time you spoke about anything other that the war. We should start a countdown of how many times McCain says war. Probably about 100 times a day.

]]> By: McCain is old http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159877 McCain is old Thu, 29 May 2008 14:29:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159877 Why on Earth must this old coot continue to base his entire campaign on a failed war. There can be no victory in Iraq! There is no way out that wont result in chaos and bloodshed, so lets get out now! I served my country, and find it repulsive that Mccain hides behind his service to shore up his ignorance of world affairs. Why on Earth must this old coot continue to base his entire campaign on a failed war. There can be no victory in Iraq! There is no way out that wont result in chaos and bloodshed, so lets get out now! I served my country, and find it repulsive that Mccain hides behind his service to shore up his ignorance of world affairs.

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159873 Chuck Thu, 29 May 2008 14:29:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159873 McCain, don't you remember what happened to you in the 2000 campaign? Your mentor and good friend Bush threw every lie in the book at you. Why do continue to endear yourself to him? Obviously, you need his fund raising to much. Don't you dare call yourself a maverick any more. This persona not longer fits you anymore. McCain, don't you remember what happened to you in the 2000 campaign? Your mentor and good friend Bush threw every lie in the book at you. Why do continue to endear yourself to him? Obviously, you need his fund raising to much. Don't you dare call yourself a maverick any more. This persona not longer fits you anymore.

]]> By: enoch needles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159865 enoch needles Thu, 29 May 2008 14:28:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159865 I'm sure McSame could dig up a "Mission Accomplished" banner for Obama to take with him. Give it up, Johnny. I'm sure McSame could dig up a "Mission Accomplished" banner for Obama to take with him. Give it up, Johnny.

]]> By: Natasha/Supporter of Democrats http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159844 Natasha/Supporter of Democrats Thu, 29 May 2008 14:27:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159844 One month of less numbers mean another month of increase. I can't believe that you actually can use one month to justify progress. Are you people kidding? There should not even be a war. I say, Bush should be brought to trail and after his term has be finish. To slammer for him. One month of less numbers mean another month of increase.

I can't believe that you actually can use one month to justify progress.

Are you people kidding? There should not even be a war.

I say, Bush should be brought to trail and after his term has be finish. To slammer for him.

]]> By: Jeff in Hampshire, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159845 Jeff in Hampshire, IL Thu, 29 May 2008 14:27:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159845 Gaylon Barrow (above) is delusional. If you get your information from reading the news, maybe you should stick to reading the backs of cereal boxes. Gaylon Barrow (above) is delusional. If you get your information from reading the news, maybe you should stick to reading the backs of cereal boxes.

]]> By: AJ, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159841 AJ, IL Thu, 29 May 2008 14:27:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159841 Obama simply has to entertain the idea of a trip to Iraq prior to the general election. Obama can simply tout the tactical success of our troops in Iraq and heap praise onto Gen. Petreaus, but then nail McCain on the issue of safety in Iraq and Americans here at home by simply recounting details of McCain's trips to Iraq (i.e. walking around in bulletproof vests, under the protection of dozens of US military in already secured areas, and in the best armored humvees is what McCain calls being safe!) Meanwhile Obama can pivot back to important domestic issues. Obama simply has to entertain the idea of a trip to Iraq prior to the general election. Obama can simply tout the tactical success of our troops in Iraq and heap praise onto Gen. Petreaus, but then nail McCain on the issue of safety in Iraq and Americans here at home by simply recounting details of McCain's trips to Iraq (i.e. walking around in bulletproof vests, under the protection of dozens of US military in already secured areas, and in the best armored humvees is what McCain calls being safe!)

Meanwhile Obama can pivot back to important domestic issues.

]]> By: Janet Swanson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159829 Janet Swanson Thu, 29 May 2008 14:26:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159829 McCain is correct - but now it is time to put it to the Iraqis - VERY SOON now take care of your own Country. Janet S Michigan McCain is correct – but now it is time to put it to the Iraqis – VERY SOON now take care of your own Country.
Janet S
Michigan

]]> By: Maggie VT http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159828 Maggie VT Thu, 29 May 2008 14:26:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159828 Mr. McCain- After your comments yesterday about Iran, I don't think Obama will be changing his mind. This just goes to show you really are not up on foriegn policy as musch as you think you are!!! Mr. McCain-
After your comments yesterday about Iran, I don't think Obama will be changing his mind. This just goes to show you really are not up on foriegn policy as musch as you think you are!!!

]]> By: Janet Swanson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159815 Janet Swanson Thu, 29 May 2008 14:24:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159815 85% of us in Real Estate in our State are voting for McCain now and the older women you won't believe the high percentage going to McCain. Then there is the Hispanics...and the White Men who won't vote for Obama. Landslide in Nov for McCain it appears. Janet S Ohio 85% of us in Real Estate in our State are voting for McCain now and the older women you won't believe the high percentage going to McCain. Then there is the Hispanics...and the White Men who won't vote for Obama.
Landslide in Nov for McCain it appears.
Janet S
Ohio

]]> By: Glenn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159811 Glenn Thu, 29 May 2008 14:24:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159811 I think it is hilarious that Barack Obama is always responding to something - either Hillary Clinton, John McCain or some other controversy. It appears with this Iraq stunt, McCain has goaded Obama into going to Iraq and that his decision to visit the country is only after McCain brought it up. This is EXACTLY how I would want my President to behave and act! Reminiscent of George W. Bush "responding" to Hurricane Katrina, instead of being proactive and doing whats needed in the beginning. Obama, you definitely do not have my vote in November if you are the nominee. McCain, I like you personally better than Obama, but I don't agree with your stances on the war and so you probably will not have my vote in November. Clinton, if now is not your time...you better come back in '12 and/or '16. I think it is hilarious that Barack Obama is always responding to something – either Hillary Clinton, John McCain or some other controversy. It appears with this Iraq stunt, McCain has goaded Obama into going to Iraq and that his decision to visit the country is only after McCain brought it up. This is EXACTLY how I would want my President to behave and act! Reminiscent of George W. Bush "responding" to Hurricane Katrina, instead of being proactive and doing whats needed in the beginning.

Obama, you definitely do not have my vote in November if you are the nominee.

McCain, I like you personally better than Obama, but I don't agree with your stances on the war and so you probably will not have my vote in November.

Clinton, if now is not your time...you better come back in '12 and/or '16.

]]> By: truthurts http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159802 truthurts Thu, 29 May 2008 14:24:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159802 Don't do it. The protection needed by troops and helicopters is not worth the photo op. It's a trap. Don't do it. The protection needed by troops and helicopters is not worth the photo op. It's a trap.

]]> By: Natasha/Supporter of Democrats http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159795 Natasha/Supporter of Democrats Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159795 Bush and McCain should stand trail for WAR CRIMES!!!!! Obama is protected. I am not worried about the heathens around him. White America is not ready for the problems that they will face with that trip. I suggest McCain find new ways to attack Obama. May God have mercy on your souls. Amen Bush and McCain should stand trail for WAR CRIMES!!!!!

Obama is protected. I am not worried about the heathens around him. White America is not ready for the problems that they will face with that trip. I suggest McCain find new ways to attack Obama.

May God have mercy on your souls. Amen

]]> By: Dennis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159791 Dennis Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159791 I'm a little unclear on this Iraq trip requirement. According to McCain and the Republicans, you aren't fit to be president if you don't make some sort of regular trip to Iraq. How often does one have to go? Or, is this a requirement of our Senators? If so, how often do they have to go? Last time I checked the Constitution, it didn't say anything about requiring Senators to go to Iraq or to be qualified to be President, you must make a regular trip to Iraq. I'm curious, in McCain's version of the Constitution, what other countries must one go to in order to be qualified? I'm a little unclear on this Iraq trip requirement. According to McCain and the Republicans, you aren't fit to be president if you don't make some sort of regular trip to Iraq. How often does one have to go? Or, is this a requirement of our Senators? If so, how often do they have to go? Last time I checked the Constitution, it didn't say anything about requiring Senators to go to Iraq or to be qualified to be President, you must make a regular trip to Iraq. I'm curious, in McCain's version of the Constitution, what other countries must one go to in order to be qualified?

]]> By: Caroline http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159786 Caroline Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159786 I don't get why having been a POW qualifies a candidate any more than anyone else when it comes to foreign policy positions, or being commander in chief. The main qualification should be judgement, intelligence, and a willingness to be flexible with changing circumstances. McCain does not rank highly with me on any of those qualities. Plus, he just seems too CRANKY to be President. And I really really hate that "my friends" thing he does. I am NOT his friend, and to me it has a condesdending tone to it that I do not like one bit. Obama '08 I don't get why having been a POW qualifies a candidate any more than anyone else when it comes to foreign policy positions, or being commander in chief. The main qualification should be judgement, intelligence, and a willingness to be flexible with changing circumstances. McCain does not rank highly with me on any of those qualities.

Plus, he just seems too CRANKY to be President. And I really really hate that "my friends" thing he does. I am NOT his friend, and to me it has a condesdending tone to it that I do not like one bit.

Obama '08

]]> By: Jon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159777 Jon Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159777 Since Obama is on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, it would be nice for him to actually travel somewhere outside the U.S. He is still a Senator first and foremost. Since Obama is on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, it would be nice for him to actually travel somewhere outside the U.S. He is still a Senator first and foremost.

]]> By: Gerald, WV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159776 Gerald, WV Thu, 29 May 2008 14:23:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159776 Obama doesn't need to see the scripted dog and pony show the administration would put together. However, a secret tour with CNN's Michael Ware might prove very useful in so far as knowing the actual conditions on the ground without the Bush spin. Obama doesn't need to see the scripted dog and pony show the administration would put together. However, a secret tour with CNN's Michael Ware might prove very useful in so far as knowing the actual conditions on the ground without the Bush spin.

]]> By: Charlotte http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159763 Charlotte Thu, 29 May 2008 14:22:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159763 My grandson just returned from Iraq. He advised me to not believe what the media is reporting. They are succeeding in Iraq, the average person wants us there. He worked with the people and has a better view then I do, so I believe him. Obama is a coward who can't even clean up the mess in his hometown? How can he clean up the mess this whole country is in? My grandson just returned from Iraq. He advised me to not believe what the media is reporting. They are succeeding in Iraq, the average person wants us there. He worked with the people and has a better view then I do, so I believe him. Obama is a coward who can't even clean up the mess in his hometown? How can he clean up the mess this whole country is in?

]]> By: wilma http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159758 wilma Thu, 29 May 2008 14:22:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159758 Americans may not like it, but until we have an alternative energy policy (long overdue) in our country, we will continue to pay the price for OIL! This country runs on OIL........not AIR. That's a reality, folks, accept it. If you think filling up your car is painful now, just wait until this winter, when you are paying to heat your home with heating oil. It's UGLY, but even if Obama wins, we will not be leaving Irag for a long, long, long time. He is blowing smoke up you know where. No American President will allow the extremists to take control of the region (code word for OIL) our country cannot survive without OIL. Americans may not like it, but until we have an alternative energy policy (long overdue) in our country, we will continue to pay the price for OIL! This country runs on OIL........not AIR. That's a reality, folks, accept it. If you think filling up your car is painful now, just wait until this winter, when you are paying to heat your home with heating oil. It's UGLY, but even if Obama wins, we will not be leaving Irag for a long, long, long time. He is blowing smoke up you know where. No American President will allow the extremists to take control of the region (code word for OIL) our country cannot survive without OIL.

]]> By: Jay http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159748 Jay Thu, 29 May 2008 14:21:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159748 Good move by Obama, but not because Grumpy McBush says so... folks tend to forget that contributions from military members went to two candidates above all others by a pretty decent margin - Ron Paul when he was in the race and then/now Obama. Grampy isn't getting the individual soldier money that Obama is, and I wonder if/when that tidbit will hit the news. Good move by Obama, but not because Grumpy McBush says so... folks tend to forget that contributions from military members went to two candidates above all others by a pretty decent margin – Ron Paul when he was in the race and then/now Obama. Grampy isn't getting the individual soldier money that Obama is, and I wonder if/when that tidbit will hit the news.

]]> By: Kenneth M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159742 Kenneth M Thu, 29 May 2008 14:20:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159742 The Republican National Committee even went so far as to post a counter on... THAT IS SO CHILDISH. NO WONDER THEY ARE LOOSING. THEY SHOULD BE FOCUSEING ON HOW MANY SOLDERS HAVE LOST THERE MINDS SINCE THE FIGHTING HAS STARTED. WHY DONT THEY HAVE A COUNTER FOR THAT. OR HOW MANY HAVE KILLED THEMSELVES. The Republican National Committee even went so far as to post a counter on...

THAT IS SO CHILDISH. NO WONDER THEY ARE LOOSING. THEY SHOULD BE FOCUSEING ON HOW MANY SOLDERS HAVE LOST THERE MINDS SINCE THE FIGHTING HAS STARTED. WHY DONT THEY HAVE A COUNTER FOR THAT. OR HOW MANY HAVE KILLED THEMSELVES.

]]> By: Von Bismark VIENNA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159736 Von Bismark VIENNA Thu, 29 May 2008 14:20:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159736 IN IRAQ HE WILL SEE BUT THREE THINGS: 1) STREETS STAINED BY THE BLOOD OF MORE THAN 4000 AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN A WAR THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PERMITTED 2)THE STEAM OF IRAQI BLOOD FLOWING FOR AN UNJUST CAUSE 3)THE HORRIBLE DESTRUCTION OF THE NEW GENERATION OF HI-TECH BOMBS FROM THE ARSNAL OF BUSH(THE INCARNATION OF EVIL) INTERESTINGLY mcinsain SAYS HE DID NOT HAVE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO RULE HIS DECISION TO PERMIT SUCH A DIRTY WAR. WHAT A SHAME! IN IRAQ HE WILL SEE BUT THREE THINGS:

1) STREETS STAINED BY THE BLOOD OF MORE THAN 4000 AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN A WAR THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PERMITTED

2)THE STEAM OF IRAQI BLOOD FLOWING FOR AN UNJUST CAUSE

3)THE HORRIBLE DESTRUCTION OF THE NEW GENERATION OF HI-TECH BOMBS FROM THE ARSNAL OF BUSH(THE INCARNATION OF EVIL)

INTERESTINGLY mcinsain SAYS HE DID NOT HAVE SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO RULE HIS DECISION TO PERMIT SUCH A DIRTY WAR.

WHAT A SHAME!

]]> By: T. Brown in Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159727 T. Brown in Texas Thu, 29 May 2008 14:19:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159727 I do believe that this is a political stunt but I also believe that it is a good idea for Senator Obama to go talk to the soldiers that are actually on the ground in Iraq. My brother just came home from 2 tours in Iraq and I am sure that he would have loved the opportunity to tell the Senator what's really going on in Iraq with a very candid interview. McCain may have just shot himself in the foot with this one. I do believe that this is a political stunt but I also believe that it is a good idea for Senator Obama to go talk to the soldiers that are actually on the ground in Iraq. My brother just came home from 2 tours in Iraq and I am sure that he would have loved the opportunity to tell the Senator what's really going on in Iraq with a very candid interview. McCain may have just shot himself in the foot with this one.

]]> By: AJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159719 AJ Thu, 29 May 2008 14:19:09 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159719 It wont make any difference. Obama is the G.W. Bush of the Democratic party and nothing will change his stance on anything. Contrary to his record, he has convinced a bunch of morons that he is capable of running the nation. I have not supported a Republican in 30 years but will be happily supporting McCain in the fall. Anyone would be better than Obama and his disgusting followers. The quicker Obama and his cult are kicked off the national stage the better. It wont make any difference. Obama is the G.W. Bush of the Democratic party and nothing will change his stance on anything. Contrary to his record, he has convinced a bunch of morons that he is capable of running the nation. I have not supported a Republican in 30 years but will be happily supporting McCain in the fall. Anyone would be better than Obama and his disgusting followers. The quicker Obama and his cult are kicked off the national stage the better.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159716 Anonymous Thu, 29 May 2008 14:19:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159716 Hey obama, watch out for snipers while you're over there..... Hey obama, watch out for snipers while you're over there.....

]]> By: Wise White Guy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159711 Wise White Guy Thu, 29 May 2008 14:18:11 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159711 So let me get this straight. If Obama goes to Iraq he will see that everything is going well. But if Obama gradually pulls the troops out it will be a disaster. You say that Obama does not have the knowledge and experience on Foreign policy and yet he was openly against going to war when it was an unpopular position while you not only were for it then but are for it now. Is this really what you want to base your campaign on? I think if the GOP brand of fear mongering actually manages to scare enough ignorant Americans and you win the general election i think you need to start asking Mr. Obama how you should handle our Foreign Policy decisions from now on. You Mr. McCain are nothing but an ignorant puppet who has sold out in every way you can. The funny thing is that you don't even have a clue. Perhaps you did have a clue and then could not remember it the next day. All I can say is you better get some magic pill to correct that eye tick you get when you are about 3 seconds from the lecturn rage that we all can see coming. I don;t know about anyone else but I think its a great idea to take a guy who is forgetfull at best (or he would be a flip-flopping liar) a hair trigger temper, clueless and being played like a fiddle by smarter people, oh yeah and Post Tramatic Stress Disorder and GIVE HIM THE BUTTON TO LAUNCH NUCLEAR WEAPONS!!!!!!! So let me get this straight. If Obama goes to Iraq he will see that everything is going well. But if Obama gradually pulls the troops out it will be a disaster. You say that Obama does not have the knowledge and experience on Foreign policy and yet he was openly against going to war when it was an unpopular position while you not only were for it then but are for it now. Is this really what you want to base your campaign on? I think if the GOP brand of fear mongering actually manages to scare enough ignorant Americans and you win the general election i think you need to start asking Mr. Obama how you should handle our Foreign Policy decisions from now on. You Mr. McCain are nothing but an ignorant puppet who has sold out in every way you can. The funny thing is that you don't even have a clue. Perhaps you did have a clue and then could not remember it the next day. All I can say is you better get some magic pill to correct that eye tick you get when you are about 3 seconds from the lecturn rage that we all can see coming. I don;t know about anyone else but I think its a great idea to take a guy who is forgetfull at best (or he would be a flip-flopping liar) a hair trigger temper, clueless and being played like a fiddle by smarter people, oh yeah and Post Tramatic Stress Disorder and GIVE HIM THE BUTTON TO LAUNCH NUCLEAR WEAPONS!!!!!!!

]]> By: From Bill Clinton http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/29/mccain-says-obamas-iraq-trip-would-convince-him-of-success/#comment-1159709 From Bill Clinton Thu, 29 May 2008 14:18:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=7397#comment-1159709 To Obama: I am writing this on my laptop the bathroom of Hil liar y's plane. Don't go to Iraq. Its a set up devised by Dubya, McSane and co signed by my wife! To Obama:

I am writing this on my laptop the bathroom of Hil liar y's plane. Don't go to Iraq. Its a set up devised by Dubya, McSane and co signed by my wife!

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