Brian Knoxville, TN
So honestly you are already a Republican, and will vote Republican as you always have.

Some of us have to stick to the issues that we have to live with because of our own selfish needs, issues important to us is gas, health care, SS, Employment. We were for Clinton but she didn't win the nominee, so some of us put aside our selfish wants and will vote for our democratic nominee. To those of you that are rich like the Clinton's and McCain, I already know you care nothing about my lack of riches. When she encouraged her supporters to lobby tomorrow, that showed me she cared nothing about my daily task and that is to figure out how to afford gas to look for a job, health benefits and ect….

I never want to be a token just for bragging rights for their own selfish agenda, no way. It made me realize that she is the one out of touch with the average Americanas. Every cent I get has to be used wisely, not to travel to Washington to protest and then have to figure out how my family is going to eat afterwards. I guess it is true……the rich always feel they are entitled to be in Power of something…look at Bush & Chaney…..already had money, thanks to Congress they have added to their billions from the gas and oil since the war. If I’m not mistaken I do believe the Clintons also profited during this time.

While I too want the troops home as soon as possible—I want them home with the honor they deserve. 4000+lost lives and thousands more severely injured is worth the honor and respect of a grateful nation. In this matter, as an independent, I trust McCain to do this correctly—not OBama. There is no better person, than one who himself has been in a war to recognize both the sacrifice and the honor—-Obama is a hopeless case of say anything to get elected. Obama is a bag of wind, who thinks he appeals to the conscience of Americans when he chants change-yes we can. Should he become the anointed nominee of the party, millions like myself with either vote McCain, or will not vote at all. The DNC party chairs have got to be more than stupid not to see this. Well……run him against McCain, and you folks will be looking for yet ANOTHER candidate to win come 2012.
Clinton has a much better credentials to challenge McCain, and even then it will be a brutal battle, but at least she has a better chance to win—not OBama

I bet you got a far better treatment when you got back from Vet Nam. That was then and this is now, so why are you fighting against improving the benifits for the troops today.
You disgrace the uniform you wore with this kind of position on the better benifits. I lost family in our uniforms in stupid wars and you push for it to go on and on.
Just finish it and stop with this surrender crap. We trade with Vet nam and we didn't surrender , we just got out after 50,000 + dead. Don't wait, we lost too meny of our youth
God Bless All Of Them

This old man does not even know the fundamental principle that military personnel should not be involved in politics! What then is the use of his military experience? Definitely experience does not mean good judgment!
Shame on you Maccain!

There is no need to make an issue of Sen Obama going to visit the troops in Iraq, HE WILL SEE THEM WHEN HE BRINGS THEM HOME AS PRESIDENT OBAMA!

Can mccain talk issues here a home and the war.Every time
he open his mouth it is about Iraq. What about the american peoples
needs here in ours country. Please Mccain talk about what you are
going to do here at home with economy the way it is.

I think everyone is opposed to war…what upsets me is that Obama is usng it for his political advantage….it is just words people…he has proven that.

Good news. Congrats Prez Obama!

People please DO NOT listen to this crazy old guy and his warmonger people. I repeat no soldier wants to be or ever wanted to be in IRAQ………..

Why would Sen obama want to travel to iraq with you Mccain You have
already had your photo opportunity, that had to be what you acomplished because you came back as confused as you were before you left!

Beware People, the Devil is truly busy these days. His mission is to destroy us. Please stop the divisiveness.

"Even after all five surge brigades leave, experts estimate there will still be about 10,000 more troops in Iraq than there were prior to the January surge.

On a conference call with reporters, McCain’s campaign accused the Obama campaign and the press of “nitpicking” verb tenses."

WELL, WELL, WELL AMERICAN FAMILIES, WHICH ONE OF THOSE 10,000 BELONGS TO YOU? JOHN MCCAIN THINKS IT DOESN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE…. 10…10,0000…WHO'S NITPICKING?? HIS SON COMES HOME ASAP!

AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY IS NOT SYNONIMOUS WITH IRAQ
American leadership is not about just Iraq. It is about the leading the world. Senator McCain's narrow Iraq-agenda is not what America needs now at the time the world is looking up to America to lead again. One does not need to go to Iraq to know that American people want our men and women in uniform to return home as soon as possible. Senator McCain can travel to Iraq every day, but his narrow belligerent view will not solve Iraqi’s complex socio-cultural-politico-religious problems. There is no military solution to the Iraqi problems. America needs to rally and lead the world to help the Iraqi people solve their problems at their pace. The person that has the charisma and the leadership to rally America and the world to tackle world problems including Iraq with a refreshed perspective is senator Obama.

IF JOHN MCCAIN CARES SO MUCH ABOUT THE VETERANS, WHY HAS HE VOTED AGAINST EVERY VETERANS BILL THAT HAS COME UP. AND YES I AM A 70 YEAR OLD VETERAN WHO WILL VOTE FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT. HILLARY CLINTON.

All of a sudden Obama is taking an interest in going to Iraq? This guy does whatever benefits him politically, whether it's responding to criticism or not. The more I hear, watch and read about him, the less authentic he becomes.

Well if there will still be 10,000 above the pre-surge level then we obviously have not returned to the pre-surge level have we. Someone needs to get the story straight. Either we are at pre-surge levels or we are 10k above. Which is it?

McCain can't be serious about troop levels. If he insist Iraq is paradise and he can walk around without vest or up armored protection he's crazy.

He's also forgeting his comments he made about having a stroll through downtown Baghdad like if it was Sunday in Central Park. Surely these are signs of Alzeihmer's disease.

this is what mcinsane always do.and the media lets him get away with it.we need to speak up.

"and has avoided a fact-finding visit to Iraq for over 872 days"…..Sen Obama, you don' have to go to Iraq and you don't have to sit with Gen Petraeus to understand whats going on in Iraq. This war started a little over 5 years ago and is poised to last at least another five and cost as many American lives…..A war that should never have been authorized…While major combat operations are over, there is an ongoing civil strife which we cannot stop unless the Iraquis themselves come to a serious political compromise with all factions. even the mere threat of Obama becoming president and immediately withdrawing our troop plays a significant role in presurring the Iraquis to improve and fix their matters.Mccain basically offers a blank check to Nouriki and opes o emerge the winner in the cat and mouse game with the insurgents and Al quaida. It is a game that the U.S cannot win.

McCain is just like Bush they don't want to hear criticism EVER.

Yes, to all Obama haters who says "If not Hillary I will vote McCain"- The Jersaldine Ferraro type democrats.

This was on another thread. Read this carefully and cast your vote for McCain for another 100yrs in Iraq and for the Draft. Good luck.

Army Veteran Against McCain May 30th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Reasons why Veterans, active duty personell, and anyone who cares about them should not vote for McCain:

*AWOL for May 22nd vote on GI Bill. Expressed opposition to bill saying "it was too generous to Veterans".

*Voted against Bill in September that would have mandated adequate rest for troops between combat deployments.

*Voted No on $1.5-billion increase for Veteran Medical services (money would have come from closing corporate tax loophole).

*Voted No on establishing a trust fund to bolster underfunded Veteran Hospitals.

*Voted No in May 2006 against $20-billion allotment for expanding Veteran Medical Facilities.

*Voted No in April 2006 to increase Veteran Outpatient care.

*Voted No in March 2004 another $1.8-billion reserve for Veteran Medical care (again funded by closing corporate tax loopholes).

Bottomline, McCain is more interested in taking care of big business then the men and women he wrongly sent to fight in Iraq.

What does it matter if McCain "misspoke" ?
How many times can he "misspeak" before it becomes painfully obvious that the man doesn't hane a clue unless he has Joe Leiberman whispering the answers in his ear.
It's quite obvious that McCain wants to fight a war he knows nothing about, wants to run an economy he knows nothing about, and rule a country he knows nothing about.
Maybe, just maybe, he should stick to what he knows best – marrying for money and making a fool of himself on S.N.L.

This is troubling to me. Both sides are arguing over semantics and campaign tactics, but no one is getting down to the real issues about the war. Democrats still want to argue about how we got into the war (an interesting topic, but completely irrelevant to how we proceed) and Republicans want to "win" (though they have failed to really define what winning even means).

We're in the process of losing two wars and no one wants to talk about it. Obama and Hillary have no relevant experience and McCain is seeming increasingly out of touch with reality. Will we never have a President who gets it?

You And Hillary Seem To Be On The Same Page. You Can Both Look The American People In The Face And Lie!

PS
Superdelegates CAN CHANGE THEIR MINDS! Those are the rules!

John McCain seems to get his facts mixed up. We can't afford these slips in the most powerful office in the world.

With respect to the people that would betray their core beliefs to symbolically punish Obama by supporting McCain since Clinton failed to clinch the Democratic nomination, I hope I never meet you in my lifetime…you really need to be honest with yourself about why you would make a decision to support an uncessary war, a failed economy, homophobic, pro-life, and anti-immigration presidential candidate.

I guess having similar characteristics are more important on the outside than inside. If you support HRC today, there is no way in hell you can turn around and support John McCain.

This is a nice way to shut the Clintons DOWN and close the doors to the White House!

So while Hillary is out there begging for more debates – the superdelegates are coming Obama's way!
fairandstraight

McBush is showing signs of Alzheimers.
Let's see his mental evaluations!

It is time for Hilary to bow out of the race and start supporting Obama against McCain. Her staying in the race appears to me that her first interest is in her goal to occupy the White House rather than to make things better for the American people. Her strong support of Obama
would strengthen the position of the democratic party tremendously and bring around any hesitant voters.
The sooner this happens the better of we are.

Despite his years in the senate, McCain remains a one-trick pony with no real grasp of even the issues he claims to have an edge in. Foreign policy is about much more than managing conflict and the last thing America needs is a re;lc of the past taking us down that same path that has resulted in continuous failure in foreign policy. After Bush there is a dire need for America to restore it's credibility on the world stage.

Many Republicans didnt have a problem with politically connected figures saying things like Katrina was punishment from God, or worse. I guess so long as they wave the American flag when they say such things its ok. Perhaps Obama's pastor should have been wearing a flag lapel. Then maybe everything would be ok.

Also, John McCain got the troop numbers wrong. That in itself really wasnt that bad since it could have easily been corrected and it would be no big deal. Certainly no longer than 24 hours. But he wouldnt do that. Clinton sometimes does the same thing and wont own up to an error. So does Obama. Its all politics.

Too bad! Joe was not around him.

More Crooked Talk!

Its all over Obama will win this, and McCaine just better get his facts right. This November we will all crown Obama. President Elect Obama. Yes We Canm, Yes we Will, America for Obama..

It is amazing to me that before every single primary, there is something about what someone said who is affiliated with Obama appears in the news? Does anyone notice this or is it just me? Why is the media inflating what these pastors are saying? Gas is $4.03 where I live and there is nothing about a pastor that is more important than this. The media should treat us like adults and give us the news that will affect our lives. After this election, I will not longer watch the news, or cable news until they start treating me like an intelligent adult.

Congrats Obama. You are deserving 44th

McCain might be right in what he said, he just neglected to say more troops are being deployed. I believe those troops were scheduled to leave anyway and others are coming in. 14,000 have been called up in VT and being sent over. There are another 10,000 somewhere else.Think he forgot that part.

The best way to honor and support the troops is to field the strongest and most qualified Democratic candidate, not to field the feel-good candidate whose says

"Change You Can Believe in"

rather than

"Solutions You Can Take to the Bank Because I Will Fight 24 Hours a Day Every Day for the Next 8 Years to Realize Change and Achieve Solutions for Every American."

This election is not a game, folks. It's not American Idol where you vote for someone you know nothing about because you like, well, whatever it is you like about him

HILLARY CLINTON '08
The most qualified person with the best ideas running for President of the United States

McBush doesn't know what he is talking about, refuses to admit he is wrong, does this remind anyone of our great leader who got us into this mess? It is time for a change.
Obama 08 & 12

McSame wants to stay the course because he does not know any thing. How could you misspeak on the issue that is very important for many Americans.

It's so funny, Hillary's supporters say Hillary or McCain, are they the same? Hmmmmm there are no diffrences, hmmm no change.

Raz

McCain might as well go to Disney Land as go to Iraq. He lands in a bubble and pretends he is in the middle of the war zone then touts it like he really knows what's going on over there. Apparently he doesn't.

Why don't we hear more about Pastor Hagee/Pastor Parsley? I would like more information on these churches and their members. Like, are there any politicians among them? If so, are they expected to leave their church. Who is supporting these two churches.

Why wasn't this an issue when George Bush was in Office? Didn't
Pastor Hagee support George Bush?

Why are we so bias CNN?

Since Hillary wants to punish Barack Obama with the Michigan Delegates because he listened to the DNC and followed the rules, then I think Hillary should be punished with the Florida Delegates for NOT following the rules.

According to party rules, Hillary should not receive any Delegates from Florida. Party rules state that the definition of campaigning also includes events thrown by a candidate in which registered voters are invited. Hillary had four fundraisers in Florida in which registered voters were invited and the last one she attended the night before the primary election.

So then following the party rules, Hillary should not receive any of the Florida Delegates.

McCain actually made a double gaffe. On the day he declared Mosul to be "quiet," two car bombs exploded and tragically killed two Iraqi policemen along with civilians.

Obama's church is backing Hillary Clinton. That whole priest thing was staged (2 different camera angles just like a television taping). The demographics of his church are the demographics of Clinton supporters – old, out of touch people. Some will probably vote for McCain.

McCain was endorsed by rent-a-preacher who he had to rebuke for silliness. And now this priest clowns it up in church and everybody wants to blame Obama. Catholics are angry with Obama because one of their priest dissed Hillary. Shame on you.

That is how twisted this election is. McCain doesn't have the basic understanding of Iraq. He wants Obama to go to Iraq to see what? That Iraq is a bad idea. Anybody can tell you that.

Next thing you know they're going to blame the war on Obama, too.

OBAMA WILL GO WHEN HE WANTS TO NOT WHEN MCSHAME WANTS HIM TO…SHUT UP OLE TIMER! IF HILLARY GOES SHE MIGHT GET CAUGHT UP IN SNIPER FIRE AGAIN…DUH!

Funny, this gets buried by a Obama preacher dustup. This is not just the troop issue, this is about his competence to be President. This is not the first time he has spoke about Iraq and been not inaccurate, but wrong to the point of lying to the press and they brush it off. You need to tie this the his pleasant walk through the Iraqi market, you know the one where he said anyone could walk and not be afraid. Show some spine for once and do some investigative reporting. Dont bury this 10 minutes laters with some BS about a preacher.

John McCain is so stupid, he had just made a mispoken about a fact instead of apologizing he fired back. dumb…

So, McCain cannot count either. Sad, very sad. Of course, sadder still is the so-called Democrat above wanting to vote for this tripe.

McCain, you better get ready.

Why?

Well, around this time next week the Obama campaign, the movement and the Democratic Party are going to focus all our time, energy and money (speaking as one of Obama's small donors) on the next phase of the election process. You are the perfect candidate for the Republican Party, because you represent everything that is backwards in Washington and because you are standing in the way of the change needed for our country and the world's future.

Obama '08

Take the worst possibility here which is that Senator McCain misspoke and that because of the specific words used what he said was not entirely accurate. So what? What does amount to?” asked Sen. Jon Kyl, a McCain surrogate…..

WHAT DOES IT AMOUNT TO??? More dead Men and women in our armed forces, more sons, and daughters, more fathers and mothers…

For a war that should have NEVER been waged!!!

I'm not quite sure that Sen. McCain is still with up. The last time he was in Iraq, he misspoke. It took a Liberman to intervene in his press conference and set him straight.

Oh how funny… Blunder has a new meaning… "Misspoke" – from Clinton to McCain.

I Can Look You In The Eyes My Friend And Tell You With A Straight Face That The American People Are Not Going To Let You Kill Anymore Of Our Troops, Or Spend Anymore Of Our Treasure! Bring Our Troops Home And Give Them The Care And Benefits That They Deserve! Obama For President!

McCain better drop the war issue pronto. Scott McClellan has sealed your fate on the Iraq issue. It was wrong. It still is wrong. Better move on to the economy, or health care or… I think you're in trouble.

Sen. "War-Hero" McCain can't be bothered with the facts, any more than Bush can. McCain wants to ride his dubious laurels into the White House, despite having demonstrated repeatedly how lame he is on the policy front.

It is apparent that the pastor & priest, who have caused much grief for Obama, did not accurately represent God, our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, or members of the Christian community, nor have they accurately reflected Obama's views of hope and unity. In their carelessly chosen words, these two religious leaders have represented only themselves. Our heavenly Father is a God of love, and comments that express the ridicule and hatred of others should not be communicated by Christians. Proverbs 18:21 reads that "the power of life & death are in the tongue". With our words, we can build people up or tear them down, and Christian leaders and congregations who have the potential to positively impact many with their calling, should choose their words, speech, and actions in manner that will unite individuals together in love and respect for one another.
Yours in Christ,
Paige C. Roper

Who are these Superdelegates who are still coming out for Clinton? Do they not understand that the General campaign has started and that they need to support the party? At this point, anyone who supports Clinton is only supporting the Republicans. They may as well drive around with "W'08? stickers on the back of their cars.
ObamaSupporters

That's what I'm talking about!

Go Obama

McSame has early signs of Dementia. He gets his "facts" screwed up, has senior moments, and is rather stupid if he thinks that the Bush-McCain policies are on the right track. He is basically an old loser.

Brian – Please blow that torch out. Clinton is not going to be the Democratic nominee. Why, if her supporters were more in unison with the party they claim to be a part of, it would be helpful. Instead her supporters are the majority of the ones claiming to support a Repub. This kinda sounds like Clinton being that she's already help McCain enough this primary.

PS: Yes, it is too late.

mcsain
get a life

for the record. when watching cnn a few years ago when the big issue was the troops using wood as armor on humvee's, mcsame said it was sad because they weren't "Sexy" or appealing. yes mcsame its a shame that our soldiers are getting hurt in ugly vehicles. clonton should run as his vp for a double dose of fail

Yeah Brian it's too late, and by the way Elvis IS dead.

THE FACT IS JOHN MACCAIN..THAT MOST AMERICANS ARE SOOO SICK OF THE WAR IN IRAQ!!!

72% OF AMERICANS WANT IT OVER!! WHAT HAPPENED TO DEMOCRACY?

FACT IS JOHN MACCAIN.. 4000 TROUPS WILL NEVER SEE THEIR FAMILIES AGAIN!! MURDERED…AND WHAT FOR?? THE REPUBLICAN PARTY'S REP./ OIL??

FACT IS JOHN MCCAIN.. TRILLIONS ARE BEING WASTED ON A WAR THAT SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING, WHILE AMERICAN FAMILIES STRUGGLE DAILY TO GET TO WORK, PAY BILLS, PUT MEALS ON THE TABLE! ETC.

SHAME ON BUSH!
SHAME ON MCCAIN!

Brian Knoxville,wrote TN May 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

"Frankly, I've never voted Republican before and I don't agree with McCain on several things, but he has character and integrity and the qualifications for the office."

Yeah, you are right. your vote will be for another 100yrs in Iraq and the draft.

the only thing funnier than hillary clintons failure and desperation is mcsames daily antics. cant wait till obama beats mcsame in nov and America is restored to the great nation it once was.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HOPE THEY SAVED THE MISSION ACCOMPLISHED BANNER–McCAIN CAN USE IT FOR HIS OWN DELUSIONAL VICTORY.

time to leave Iraq and concentrate on fixing America.

For those Clinton supporters that are willing to vote for McBush if Obama is the nominee you have to ask yourself one question. Is McCain the person you really want to be the next president?
Obama stands for truthand togetherness,in everything he says he speak about "Us" & "We". Look at Hillary, all she speaks about is "I" & "Me". Take a good look at FL & MI its all about her and not the voters. Be objective and you'll see who is really electable.
Obama '08

Obama Supporters Lets Continue To Give Of Our Time and Money, And If Elected, Pray For Him daily and Our Country.

Obama 08…..

Straight Talk Express !!!!

McCain is a bully and knows nothing about the economy, gas prices, housing, jobs and really nothing about Iraq. He is a hot head with a bad temper. Joe Lieberman has to follow McCain and prompt him when he gets names and places wrong. The country can't go backwards. We have been going backwards for to long.

YES WE CAN – Obama 08 – 12

The HRC supporters want to hold Obama responsible for anything and everything someone ELSE says, but they want to excuse HRC and McBush for what comes directly out of their mouths.

Amazing!!

And Brian in Knoxville….
if you think a man who surrounds himself with lobbyists, hires the same people who swiftboated Kerry to work on his campaign, has been implicated in shady land deals in his own home state is a man of character and integrity and has the qualifications for office – then you have a very different idea of what integrity and character mean.
There is nothing straight about John McCain.

I WONDER HOW LONG ITSBEEN SINCE HILLARY HAS BEEN TO IRAQ? MAYBE SHE CAN GO WITH YOU AND YOU BOTH COULD STAY UNTIL AFTER THE GE. OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

What a guy, he could not remember what he said few hours ago.

Yes! WE CAN! Im so happy for senator Obama his is truly the future and has everyones best intrests in mind… as opposed to Ms. Hillary who only seems to have white voters interests in mind!

This senile old coot is too easily confused. If he wins, I hope the put the RED PHONE under lock and key, so he won't keep picking up trying to call his secretary, Mrs. Widdlesee!

If this is the best the republicans can do we are all on our way to hell and who should take the blame for it? Anyone who vote for him. Let's just get our troops and let them all come home where they belong. this is total madness!

"The Obama camp" isn't "nitpicking phrases," it's drawing attention to the importance of hard numbers and factual knowledge. It is not suprising that McCain, who cannot tell Sunnis from Shiites, isn't entirely clear on troop numbers, either. Seems traveling doesn't broaden everybody's mind.

Hillary & McCain both need math tutors.

America wake up! We as Democrats have got to take back this country from the Republicans. We need to give someone other than the Bush's and Clinton's a chance to run this country. The world is watching, waiting to see if America lives up to its creed: The Land of the Free. OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

McCain can will say anything to try and take the heat off and Bush white house. He does not care how long america stay and how many more have to die for a lie. He nor Bush's children are there nor will they be going. He has war on the brain. Try this one this is a war we will never win so a 100 years might be right.

An Obama spokesman…
The fact is we are happy to have a debate based on facts and not on propaganda by an Arizona senator who doesn't even know how many soldiers are fighting in Iraq, has confirmed his 100 year comment by proclaiming that he would "never surrender in Iraq" and repeatedly has gotten the facts wrong on the one issue he is supposed to be an expert in – war.

Who's crying now???

Wow, what a choice we have, a befuddled old fool, or a racist, hate filled rookie, who surrounds himself with people who hate America and white people. Let me think about which one I will vote for, I've got it, neither one!
Hillary 08

He's just being ornery — that happens a lot when you get older

Senator McCain, admit it, you looked them in the eye and lied to them about the troop strength. You were given a chance to say you misspoke but you wouldn't even admit that. The only conclusion I can come to is that between you and Senator Obama you are the most experienced–in lying. Furthermore, I did elect to serve my country in uniform for more than 30 years so I will lecture you about your lack of concern for our troops. Not everyone came in the military with a free college education (Naval Academy grad) like you. They DO deserve a good GI Bill after 3 years without having to keep going back over and over again to serve in your "I won't surrender" war. Finally, I don't feel you are commander in chief material–but that's just my opinion.

As a 24 year Retired Air Force Security Forces Chief Master Sergeant whose expertise was Antiterrorism, and who was the Antiterrorism Officer for Air Force bases in Europe before, during, and after 9/11, let me say this: This “War” against Iraq was a straight up lie, and this so called “War on Terror” is a straight up farce. I helped write DoD and Air Force doctrine on Antiterrorism. If I said it once, I’ve said it a million times. Terrorism is most effectively fought with informants, undercover police agencies, accurate intelligence, and cooperation (and information sharing) between nations. That is how it is effectively fought around the world. Now, either McCain does not know this, and he’s incompetent and unqualified himself, or he did know and he’s a traitor, and deserves to be impeached and put in prison with the current administration for perjury and treason. McCain does not speak for me.

Now all of you non military serving, flag flying, “so called” patriots just try to doubt my love for our country. It is my love for our people that compels me to speak out.

Ah, more venom spewed from the Republican party. Lies, I tell you, they don't plan to being the troops back anytime soon. And as far as Iranian influence, I say if that's what Iraq wants, let them have it. If they want to fight each other like they ALWAYS have, before the US even existed, let them do it. It works for them, apparently. Obviously democracy doesn't. Leave them alone.

We should focus on McCain's visit to Iraq where he lied about how safe it was – that you could walk through the streets, and then it came out later in the videos that he had a bullet proof vest on, was surrounded by soldiers, tanks and two black hawk helicopters!!
The point is the only thing you will get from McCain on the war is more propaganda…

yea right mccain,, you bring them home,, just to send them back after a bit,, i have a friend whose son came home for a month and then was sent to aphganistan,, sooooo,, yea right mccain,, you and bush talk through you teeth,, just to make it sound good to americans,,, frist you say,, OH its cant be done to bring them home,, but yet you bring some home,, so whose the liars here,,>>>>> bushmccain,,, go figure,, i support mclellans book, and intend to buy it when it comes out, and eeryone should ,, just to see how bush has SCREWED up bush is just gettin revenge because his dad started sumthun and it didnt work out like they planned so bush jr,, takes over and TOTALLY messes it up,, then you have HILLARY<<<LOL,, another screw-up who one minute says shes winnin( no proof of it by no means ) and then CRIES that shes bein picked on,, wahh wahh wahh,, hillary this isnt gradeschool,, if you cant mange your $$S now hillary,, how do you plan to do if ( and thats a huge if) u were president??? dont bother answering,, we all know the answer,,, GO OBAMA<<<!!!!!!!!08

WARPIG.

McCain is not Bush. The Obama-bots want to tie McCain to Bush but not Obama to Pfleger or Wright? Those pedophiles in the Catholic church at least did not stand up and profess their preversion, to the cheers of the congregation. Obama has to approve of his Churches
retoric or he would have left. Divine Intervention come on!!!
Obalegerwright is not fit to be President. Write Hillary Clinton on your ballot in November. Don't forget to pencil out the little circle next to the write in place. This will kick it out as a write in.

A McSame campaign spokesman responded. “The fact is, he fails to grasp that a reckless withdrawal, while it may elevate his political aspirations, it will lead to chaos, danger and increased Iranian influence in the region."

The administration starts the war that McSame supports, thereby creating the conditions that would leave a power vacuum when, not if, the US leaves. That region has been in turmoil for over a millenium. Our brief presence their isn't going to change that.

I think chaos and danger was always the plan. Just look at the prices of gas and oil. Who's raking in the profits and who just happen to be tied to big oil in this administration?

And McSame's supporters want another 4 years of this?

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!

WHOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

JES WE CAN jes we can JES WE CAN jes we can JES WE CAN

Well… if he misspeaks on the only subject he keeps bragging he's the most experienced candidate, may the gods help us…

Obama is SCARED! Poor pitiful little wimpy man. He might have to dodge a bullet.

Oh I see – so concerned about the troop levels, but not the troops well being. Good job McCain. You'll have lots of time left in the Senate to ruminated over your bad ideas, and miscalculations. You support the troops by being certain they are getting everything they need to get the job done – not by penalizing them for not re-upping. I was a Navy wife during the first Gulf War, where we went in took care of the problem and left. I still haven't seen a reasonable answer from McSame.

Here's the fundamental wrong in this.

McCain said something, and it is recorded as such clear as day and the meaning is there clear as day.

Then his campaign claims he, essentially, did not say that.

How dumb do they think we are?

Mr. McCain, looks like you are making some progress in understanding who is fighting who in Iraq and the difference between Shia , Sunni etc.
Anyway, why should Obama visit Iraq – when he never supported the war in first place. Like Kerry in last election you are the biggest flip flopper this year and Hillary is almost matching up to you.
So, stop wasting time argueing about a war that should have been never started in the first place and fight for real problems of American people – Jobs, Homes, Economy, Schools, Gas Prices, Bridges, Roads etc.
By the way, is it true that you have 1200 Pages of medical history in the last 6 years.. I watched a show in which they mentioned this. I thought health should never be a big issue in this election – but 1200 pages???
Go back to Arizona, lie down and take some rest Boy..
OBAMA / AL GORE 2008

The press and the Obama campaign's nitpicking is nothing new.

The press and the Obama campaign has bigger problems.

This is the cr__piest presidential race I ever saw.
Some of those churches and the charity organizations should be investigated. They may need to start paying tax no? Those pastors are fanning racial hatred. Sen. Obama has a real work to do with his own church than the war in Iraq.

Hillary Clinton has an obligation to go all the way to the convention because Pelosi is turning a blind eye to all the issues that are important to American people.

Hillary Clinotn has more popular votes than all the other candidates yet everybody speaing negatively. What a corruption. No Obama, No Pelosi.

Iraq is already in Chaos. Keeping US troops in the middle of a civil war there won't stop that.

The ONLY legs McCain feels comfortable standing on is the war in Iraq, so if Obama cuts him down little by little, he will fall ! When this happens, McSame will have NOTHING else to stand strong on. He loses and does it BIG !

Way to go president Obama ! Great job!

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time for Barack Obama for president !

On a conference call with reporters, McCain’s campaign accused the Obama campaign and the press of “nitpicking” verb tenses.

LOL Yea !! How DARE they let the ENGLISH LANGUAGE get in the way of my EXCUSES every time I say something STUPID!!!

This is almost disappointing compared to Hillarys Level of Gall. I will miss her daily rediculouse unbelievable BS…..well maybe not.

So, McCain made a mistake, and won't admit it. He won't even say, "I made a mistake…what I meant to say was…." This from a guy who has been to Iraq many times, and yet is still confused about Sunnis and Shiits, and not long ago was stating that Al Queda was operating in Iraq until LIeberman shushed him, in front of rolling news cameras.

And then he turns around and accuses Obama of not having been to Iraq enough.

Mr. McCain, give it a rest. The Republican playbook won't work this time around. You already sound brittle and shrill. If you're this noisy at this point in the campaign about that kind of nonsense, you are going to have a tough road to travel to get to to the White House.

OK now; who wants to vote for a commander in chief whose been to Iraq more than 6 times but does not know how many troups there are there in his army????? He helped send them there for no good reason, and wants to keep them there. Does he know how many have died there thinking they are serving their country for a good cause??
I wonder.
I think if you told him just how many have died, he would reject the actual count; just like he is rejecting the count of those who are still alive and fighting there.

Meck, Vancouver.

If McClellan's story is true (which most likely is). There is no need for Obama or McCain to make Iraq an issue. Even visit it. The soldiers should all be coming back home starting tomorrow. A war that should never have been started. My thoughts go out every soldier, family's of soldier killed, injured or even on current tour. They are and have served honorably. Lets do right and end it. So, much damage has been done by this current administration that I honestly think it will be impossible to fix within one administration's term be it Democrat or Rebuplican. However, the foundation can be laid. That's what we need to vote for.

Get him John !!!

The Obama campaign is going from the "McSame" slogan to nitpicking the Republican candidate's phrases? Is this really their idea of taking offense and taking the fight to their opponent? Please help us (<-yes, I am praying to a higher power)

Frankly, I've never voted Republican before and I don't agree with McCain on several things, but he has character and integrity and the qualifications for the office.

Between Obama and McCain, the choice is obvious.

Wow, would I rather be happily voting for Senator Clinton in Nov.

It's not too late…

HILLARY CLINTON '08

Once again, McSame doesn't know what he's talking about on his supposedly strongest issue…… who does that sound like?? What's scrary is that he told the audience that he could look them in the eyes and lie. Either he's so old that he's senial or he has No problems with lying.

Either way we don't want him in the white house.

Obama "08″ & "12″

His entire world-view is based on growing up in a three-generation military household. He recently said, and I quote, "I am running for the office of commander-in-chief." At least he's being honest. He doesn't really care much about the other 98% of the job. He just wants to be commander-in-chief.

And yeah. What's a 40,000 troop estimate blunder among "war experts"? Not even worthy of correction apparently.

Let the General election now begin!! please!! woohoo!Can't wait for that debate.

McCain = war = more of the same as we've had for 8 years.

It is that simple. He has no plan for health care. No real plan for the environment. No plan for housing. No plan for New Orleans. No plan for education. NO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.

Time to give the Dems a chance. Republicans have used up all their "get of jail free" cards for at least 8 years.

McCain couldnt organize a piss up in a brewery.

"I can look you in the eye and tell you it’s succeeding, we have drawn down to pre-surge levels". Wow! He can look into the eye and lie like Bill Clinton!

When caught, Bill said he did not lie, just "did not volunteer some information" e.g. he had no intercouse but had oral. McCain, when caught, says well the surge forces were reduced and he just did not "volunteer information" that actually the forces have increased.

Maybe McCain should now be called McClinton/McBush now.

A verb here, a noun there, and pretty soon we are misleading the voters much as the Bush administration has mislead the American people since day one of this ill begotten war.

On weighty matters such as the war I expect that anyone claiming to be the next viable leader of our country provide accurate and straight communication with the American people. Otherwise we are doomed to more of the same.

And so what about 873 days? What is the requisite number of trips to Iraq before you feel that you can align properly with the Bush agenda? Obama had the sense to oppose this national blunder.

What ever happened to the straight talk express?

When did Obama refuse to meet with General Petraeus? Facts?
With all the protection McCain had on his visit, I don't think he has a very realistic view of what it's like for the average citizen in Iraq. He even lied about not wearing body armor to make things sound safe.

It seems to me that anyone with half a brain can see that this so called new preacher is a setup. Anyone who really supports Obama would not do this. Anyone who does support Obama knows that doing this will only hurt him. This pastor is a setup. Black people have suffered this type of setup before and to most of them this is clear as day. This preacher was either paid or blackmailed into doing this little stunt. He is no Obama supporter.

Obama knows nothing about war or troop levels. They only thing Obama is an expert on is Black Liberation Theology and anti American hate speech, in which he has over 20 years experience.

Go Hillary or McCain

McCain will run the same negative campaign as Hillary Rotten Clinton
and lose!!!!

Obama 2008-20016

sounds like petraeus is on the republican payroll to me

The only chance of McCain winning come November is when the Hillary Clinton grand him the presidency as they are saying they will when Obama becomes the D P nominee. All the of attacks the Republicans could have used have been used by Hillary. Nothing is left that he people do not knnow about.