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What? Doesn't the world revolve around America any more?!

Sampling the confused republican replies here just proves that ditto heads don't have a clue. They don't even realize the situation. One idiot even said this was "propaganda". So the Iraqi leader didn't really go and make nicey nice with the Iranian leader? Propaganda is when you make something up and spread it as truth (Tune in to Rush Limpnoodle for a perfect example of propaganda) No it's not propaganda, the Iraqi leader did go and talk to the Iranian leader after the Bush crew said it was a bad idea for any talks with Iran. That is the situation and yes it is awkward no matter how you look at it and no matter what side of the political fence you are on. Now they claim it can only help the cause in Iraq after telling Obama that it would hurt the situation. Well, which is it hurt or help? See how that is awkward.

*mock gasp* you mean, we have to have high-level discussions with key regional players in order to secure long-term peace in Iraq? But I thought that was naive Nazi-appeasement!

McCain, you've been proven wrong again. You can't expect to succeed in Iraq OR Iran without talking to everyone involved. And the junior senator from Illinois, who you claim as inexperienced, knew it before you did.

Go home, McCain. Go back to the Senate where you've been voting against women's rights and intelligent spending and sanity in general for your entire career.

It is simple John McSain – Bush would rather let another 4000 US servicemen die in a needless War on foreign soil.

Let them Die this would make McSan – Bush more love by the War base compainies.....

Wolf raised a formidable issue. President Bush tours Europe so that the Europeans collaborate with US to put pressure on Iran. On the other hand, Iraqi PM pays high level visit to Iran and receives best friend's welcome. At the same time, Iran is blamed as the number one problem for the instability in Iraq.
This proves that President Bush's strategy on Iraq-Iran relationship is a total failure. After all help and support he has from US, Iran's hand in Iraqi stability, how come Iraqi PM has this kind of warm relationship with Iran? This also hints the strength of Shiite-Shiite relationship across Iraq and Iran. Iraqi PM is a Shiite and hence, as per the region's friendship of trust, it flows for him to have a good relationship with Shiite Iran, whatever US may think.

US of A out smartied again. Thanks to Bush, Cheney, McCain, Hillary and the rest that voted for this war.

Too bad the people didn't have a chance to vote on this.

NO HILLARY and NO BAYH for VP

They voted for this war.

i have to agree with ahmahdinejad.bush is a "wicked man".he forgot to add ignorant,too.

McBush is sooo clueless. He keeps saying that American troops can stay in Iraq indefinitly like in South Korea and Germany. Well, first of all. America should have left these countries a long time ago, also iraq is not korea. we will be losing young soldiers in iraq for as long as we stay there. Arabs have a long standing fear that westerners want to occupy and colonize their lands. There will always be young Arabs who will travel to Iraq to fight our soldiers. Not because these young Arabs are terrorists but because they fear American/Christian occupation of Arab lands . Mc Bush is ignorant of all of this and will be the architect of a one hundred year war of occupation that will bankrupt America.

So now the media and Obama fans are going to do to McCain the same thing they did to Senator Clinton. Mince every word he says, magnify his mistakes, ridicule him, all the while building Obama up. I don't even know why we are bothering with an election in Nov. Just anoint Obama and be done with it.

oh dear, we have to take down Iraq again then....

No more McCain and Bush !!!!!

Vote Ron Paul or Obama !!!

It's quite simple......Iraq and Iran are neighbors and sooner or later and now are possibly friends.....As long as we are there, we are spending money and providing security that costs more money.....We are building the infrastructure also. Iraq is saving their money and charging extraordinary pricing for oil. And we have an administration and Senator McCain who wants to continue this same position. Spend, lose our service men's lives, build their infrastructure, let them charge any price for oil on any given day, and allow for more years of the same policy......

Just to put things in perspective, how would you feel if there were 200, 000 Iranaian soldiers in Canada fighting Canadian Al Queda? You'd be pretty upset wouldn't you? So maybe you can understand why Iran doesn't want us in Iraq, 60 miles away from their border. We never had a right to be there, and we never will. So stop backing McCain, the Greatest American Zero.

as a person that supports the surge...

if they don't want us there...we should leave.

it is their country, their rules, their people.

I do not buy the Admimistration's Defence (Excuse). I think they have been bafooned by both Iraq and Iran Leaders. In fact both were likely meeting to celebrate their victory (pulling the wool over America's eyes and emptying the Feds' bank accounts)

If I am right, the Bush Government will be eating Crow until they begin ice skating in Hades! If it was ever proven that Trillions of US Dollars went into the Coffers of Iraq and Iran's State bank accounts compliments of Bush and Cheney's desire to make their mark on the world, I hope I'm not around to see the outcome errrr (demise).

Wow, way to go McCain, spend trillions to babysit a friend of Iran and it's all thanks to you and Bush. Heckuva job, @$$h0le!

So, let me get this straight: John McCain doesn't think that a US President should meet with a leader like Ahmadinejad, but it is okay for a close ally to do so??? Would McCain countenance the British PM meeting with Ahmadinejad, while excoriating Obama for having expressed a view that he would meet with someone like Ahmadinejad without preconditions?? Seems a bit contradictory and hypocritical to me.

Perhaps someone in the media will see that McCain needs to be asked about that clearly contradictory stance.

TXBAD1 You must be a moron from houston.

"liberal media"?!?!? wow, you guys will buy ANYTHING!!!!

saying that we have a LIBERAL MEDIA is proof-positive that you will believe whatever your rightie heros tell you, with NO thought on your part whatsoever.

if you actually RESEARCH FOR YOURSELF you would see that "liberal media" fits the true definition of OXYMORON!!

literally 99% of talk radio is CONSERVATIVE; GE, time-warner and rupert murdoch OWN the majority of television stations so you can be indoctrinated with LIES; most newspapers are owned by corporations who set the editorial tone. it is just flat-out WRONG that we have a liberal media. god, you guys are ANNOYING, read a flippin book or magazine, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And your beloved McCain wants to help the Iraqis. He wants to keep our troops in Iraq indefinetly. The president of the country that we are trying to help is kissing and hugging our enemy.

GET US OUT OF IRAQ NOW.

NO REPUBLICAN FOR PRESIDENT

Bush should have read the NIE that might have warned about the Iranians benefiting from the removal of Sadam. If there was no such NIE, then the intelligence community is seriously flawed.

As long as both Iran and Iraq Governments are from the same sect, there will be an unwritten bond between them, stronger than any "pact" with Iraqis the US can dream of.

Tradition is one of the aspects of the Middle East that NO American administration has ever understood.

Hopefully if Obama is elected, then he will appoint middle eastern experts (not Americans who claim to be experts on middle east) and give them a voice at the policy making sessions.

This is finally out in the open!

Well McSame... come on where are you now????

Obama doesn't even need to say any thing more about Iraq or Iran!

This is too funny! We can't talk with Iran but yet... the PM of Iraq that was selected by the USA can????????????????

Bring our troops home now! We should not be in Iraq!

Hi Wolf. Love your show. Please tell me how getting shot down in a jet makes McCain a HERO????? I think he was a lousy pilot and I am a Viet Nam Vet. He is a war monger and if elected bomb bomb bomb IRAN

LISTEN WELL PEOPLE, WE AMERICANS DON'T UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURE OR RELIGION IN THIS WHOLE REGION. THEY HAVE USED US LONG ENOUGH FOR THEIR OWN PERSONAL CORRUPTION. IT'S TIME TO GO AND I MEAN GO NOW. THE HELL WITH IRAQ.

i don't understand why we have been their anyway, policing the iraqi and it was clear then that they didn't want the American troops their. The American tax payers are paying the Sunnit Iraqi troops to defend their own country and Mccain has yet supported a plan to help home owners losing their homes. Mccain is out of touch with the needs of the American people. Mccain doesn't understand that the average working family wants to end the war in Iraq and start focusing on the future of our economy, healthcare plans, and the creation of more jobs. on either subject Mccain has nothing to say. Mccain will lose this presidency because he is doesn't understand the demand that American families have towards the increasing gas prices and college tuition and Obama does. We need a president thats not interested in supporting the well connected and wealthiest of Americans but the average joe too. That president is Barack Obama. Obama 09

...and their houses of cards justa keep tumblin' down...

the administrations LIES and half truths are getting exposed on a regular basis and IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!! now EVERYONE can know what some of us have known from the start--along with the rest of the free world!

we are soooo over looking like the world's IDIOTS for two terms of these losers-and john mccain is just another clueless repug (with serious anger and health issues & a filthy mouth!!!!

WE ALL-HAPPILY AND RIGHTFULLY--PAID FOR JOHN MCCAIN'S ENTIRE COLLEGE EDUCATION THROUGH THE GI BILL: HE IS A TRAITOR AND A HYPOCRITE BECAUSE OUR TROOPS HE EXPECTS TO FIGHT ALL HIS WARS HE'S PROMISED US AREN'T GOOD ENOUGH TO RECEIVE EXACTLY WHAT HE GOT!!! THAT IS DISGUSTING, HYPOCRITICAL, AND UNNACCEPTABLE--A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE AGAINST AMERICA AND OUR TROOPS!

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO REMIND YOU LOVELY LADIES,

THAT MCWORTHLESS & THIS SCUM BAG HAVE SOME

OF THE SAME BELIEFS ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN.

THIS is what we spent and are spending trillions of borrowed dollars on? The Republicans sure know what they're doing. Swell...

We can never "win" in the middle east. They rightfully reject our premise that we get to control their politics. If they came here and invaded us, and then kept troops here, wouldn't we be pissed? Sure we would.

We all know that the past 5-6 years have been one big lie after another and that the only way out of this mess is to start using brains, honesty and diplomacy to improve our standing in the world and to have both sides of the story.

One other note... I am sick of hearing McSame's stale old argument that we are all "tax and spend" liberal democrats. From the state of our country and from what I see - they are all "tax and kill" republicans. This war has bankrupted our country and ruined our standing in the world.

Women unite for Obama! We know who is best for us!

ANY ONE WHO WOULD VOTE FOR MCCAIN DESERVES ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF FAILED FOREIGN POLICY .......... BUT MCCCAIN SUPPORTERS ARE NOT INTERESTED IN FOREIGN POLICY. NOR DO THEY CARE ABOUT OUR OVER $10 TRILLION IN NATIONAL DEBT, THANKS TO 8 YEARS OF REPUBLICAN RULE AND BUSH!

I don't see "conservative" defending the "SPEND, AND SPEND SOME MORE REPUBLICANS"!

THE RNC WARNS PEOPLE ABOUT "TAX & SPEND" DEMOCRATS, BUT WHAT'S THEIR EXCUSE FOR OVER $10 TRILLION IN DEBTS?!

McCain and his cronies will continue the war with Iraq, and add Iran to the mess..........until the USA is brought to its knees by its staggering debt!

Nixon's Enemies List!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Broadway" Joe was in there!! Even Bill Cosby!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ohhh man, that's funny! LOL!!!!!!!

It just goes to show you how "informed" McWar is - even Iraq's leaders are talking with Iran. I seriously believe that McCain is mentally still looking to win in Vietnam...

NO HILLARY AND NO MCCAIN FOREVER. KEEP THE HATING UP. THATS WHY O.B. IS GOING TO LOOSE IN NOV. ITS YOUNG LOW MORTALITY PUNKS LIKE YOU. IF ANYONE IS GOING TO BRING A BIGGER WAR ,YOU BETTER READ, NOSTRADAMUS THE CODE WORLD WAR 111. HE PREDICTS THIS ELECTION AND IT SURE ISN'T BUSH,MCCAIN ETC. ITS YOUR SWEET O.B. IT WILL BE THE WORST DISASTER IF O.B. GETS ELECTED. READ THE BIBLE. IT ALSO SAYS SOMETHING ABOUT A YOUNG MAN IN HIS 40S WITH MUSLIM BRING UP THATS GOING TO UNITE MANY, BE LOOKED AT AS A PROPHET ,AND THAN LEAD THEM INTO DISASTER. THINK ABOUT IT.WHO DOES THAT SOUND LIKE?

Thank you for making me laugh! McCain, maybe you should grow up! We teach are children to talk out their problems and our government ca't grasp that concept.

I John Mccain Love War And I Refuse To Bring Our Troops Home And Give Them The Care And Benefits They Deserve! I Approve This Message!

Don: you're more concerned with Jim Johnson than with the subject of this piece? This (foreign policy) cuts right to the heart of what's been going wrong for the US in the world.

MCCAIN LOVES WAR! I JOHN MCCAIN LOVE WAR! . . AND I APPROVE THIS MESSAGE!

TJ in Dallas, Obama Lost in Texas as he will in November, Except now by a major % of the Vote!

This administration is so far over its head! History will not look kindly upon bush/cheney/rumsfeld

NO MORE GOP!....................please.

THIS IS WHY WE NEED MCCAIN! TO DEMOLISH THESE INFIDELS!

Maybe Iraq should build a wall around the entire country at the expense of American Tax payers eh Lou Dobbs?
That should end the good relations between neighbor countries.

Oh yeah, and don't forget to contract out enough enforcement to make sure they don't sneak over- at the USA tax payer expense as well.

As long as there is no casualties USA is no rush to get out -correct McCain?

Iraq's PM kissing Iran's President?

Isn't it illegal to be gay over there??

yeah this just goes to show how stupid republicans are when it comes to the issue of war and security, talk about out of touch, get your diaper out McCain, your done baby.

Chris
"If Wolf knew anything about Middle East culture, he'd know that kissing is a natural greeting, much as it is in Europe. To play it off as some lovey-dovey warming up to Iran is foolish. In addition, the meeting was tense and cold, with Malaki warning the Iranians to stay out of Iraqi affairs."

What is your point? Malaki met with the Iranians – this is not the first time. Your comments is just foolish trash.

President Obama

Bush & McSame are really out of touch, so much so that they are scary. Wake up War dogs and smell the coffee.

I think it was a bit condecending for Mr. Blitzer to say "or whatever university she attended" when referring to Mrs. Obama. I would think he would have his information on were Mrs. Obama received her education.

For the record. . . Before the war liberals like myself said (1) there will be no WMD stockpiles found, (2) the aftermath will be a mess, (3) Iran will gain power and influence. Maybe instead of "liberal" being a dirty word folks should pay attention to what we have to say.

Nick – why should Mrs. Obama be proud of this racist country. While she was growing up I'm sure she saw her friends and family sprayed with hoses, dogs attacked, heard about the CIA bringing drugs to the inner city communities, giving black men syphillis, this all while getting a higher education. I'm sure she's been called the n word more times then you can write words. I'm sure she endured much hatred in her lifetime. I'm sure she had to read about what our government deemed as great hero's of American, while these same people had a hand in the lynching, raping, murder and genocide of her people. Then on top of that she is a woman and had to endure all the sexism from the men plus she had to work four times as hard as a man but received less pay. I know the perception is if you make money then you should be happy.

I know its hard to tell that people have a heart since George Bush and his gang are raping American citizens while going golfing and enjoying life, but some people have a heart and care about others. I for one am still not proud of America. We cosigned for the genocide of the Iraq people and barely blinked. Look at the Jena six travesty, and katrina. We as citizens allow our government to mistreat other citizens while clinging to guns and religion. Look how people hate immigrants but America was founded on immigrantion, remember the melting pot? Meanwhile businesses are profitting off of immigration and they are the reason why immigrants are coming to America but no hate is spewed towards them. Businesses send jobs overseas but Americans will spew racist comments about the foreigners receiving the jobs. How stupid!

One has to wonder what all those secret meetings at the White House between the Republican leadership and the Oil Executives were all about?

Start a war to drive up profits? Did short term profits displace middle income American security?

What a mess we have ourselves in and John McCain wants to continue down this path! I say NO to this policy – VOTE DEMOCRAT

Who cares? That's just a formal greeting. If our president, George W. or whoever else becomes president, met with him, would they not shake his hand? Keeping positive relations with neighbors is just as important as keepings positive relations at home. That's just diplomacy at work people. Why do we have to work so hard to spin every piece of news we see?

"McCain08 June 11th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Bad boy bad boy what cha gonna do, what ya gonna do when they come for you.
McCain by a landslide. The light has come on for most Hillary supporters and they have no fear in voting the one who is right and that is John McCain. 1 Man 1Woman 4ever.
We are winning the war in Iraq and will do the same in Iran. Iran must go down and we will show the rest of the world that America is not to be messed with.
With a chance to replace 2 or more Supreme Court Justices we will have our best chance to overturn Roe V Wade.
Vote life vote McCain08"
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There's just one problem. We're running out of soldiers!

Easy Peter, you'll pop a blood vessel.

Am I the only one that actually reads ALL of the articles on CNN/News?

Didn't I just read an article the other day that said that the Government and the war had no influence on the gas prices?
If one of the "reasons" why the democrats think we went to war in Iraq was to get cheaper oil, wouldn't the gas prices go down???

Also, isn't this a cheap way for the liberal media to cut down President Bush and McCain? How is it that they have anything to do with this? Personally, I think that it is great that Iraq is now starting to think that they can handle their country on their own. This means that the plans that President Bush put into place are working right? How is this a bad thing?

Also, I would like to mention that on all of these comment boards 99.9% of the Obama/Hillary supporters trash talk ANY republican and say that anyone that is going to vote for McCain is stupid. They also write the SAME THING OVER AND OVER... McSame, McBush, that he is old, he doesn't know what he is talking about.... WHY?
It is because you know that Obama has no grounds, he is inexperienced and the democrats are scared that McCain will become President.
But if you notice... the Republicans actually put FACTS on the boards, they don't resort to PETTY name calling. Well what can I say… the uninformed democrats really do follow their uninformed “leader”!
(Not name calling, just stating the facts)

It is because you know that Obama has no grounds, he is inexperienced and the democrats are scared that McCain will become President.
But if you notice... the Republicans actually put FACTS on the boards. They don't resort to PETTY name calling. Well what can I say... Like Uninformed Democratic Nominee, Like Uninformed Sheep Following a the Heard to Slaughtor.

McCain 08

Many many thanks to Kusinich for introducing impeachment for Bush. Jail term or higher would be more appropriate, but that is traditionally for criminals guilty in 1 or 2 deaths. If count goes into tens and hundreds of thousands, then criminals usually live their lives...

Obama 2008

"Peter E June 11th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Apparently Obama invented diplomacy, the economy, healthcare, and the environment. We were all bumbling cavemen before him."
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Well, at least he didn't invent the internet. Al Gore invented that!

'Splain this McSame and Co.!

Peter E. – "Apparently Obama invented diplomacy, the economy, healthcare, and the environment. We were all bumbling cavemen before him."

Does someone with actual INTELLIGENCE and JUDGEMENT running this country scare you, Peter? Having anything better than Curious George at the controls is a bad thing?

The President of the USA is NOT the owner of the local swap meet. He needs to be ELITE.

LOL

Obama/Clark 08'

I wonder what excuse Bush and McCain will come up with when Iraq tells us we should leave? Will they still be itching to go to war with Iran?

Obama 08'

Understand the culture before you try to twist it for political gain

i wish for obama to meet with him and see if he can convunce him to marry ann coulter... so that they can be kissing. make love not war please.

Does anybody out there know if there was any tongue involved?
If so, is it on You Tube?

Obama was right all along.

Obama is a knowledgable, worldly individual...the only time McCain has been outside of our country was to witness and partake in destruction.

Doesn't lend itself to understanding people, does it?

Obama/Clark 08'

Hey Wolf! Quick comment on Jim stepping down the campaign. All I'm gonn say is poor guy! All he ever did was trying to help with the VP pick! I would have a problem if he was involve in some cabinet position or has a role in future campaigns. So, does this mean that I can't ask for advice from "Rush Limbaugh?" Or ask advice from "President Bush?" Ohhh yeah, let me guess, they're not the people's choice....

This is "Axiology" on crack!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!

To Welcome Hillary Supporters:
Please read a book, travel to another country, turn off Fox News, anything to get your head out of the sand. People with closed minds like you are ruining the world. Your opinions are yours to have and I respect that you are against abortion, gay marriage, support the Iraq War, and I'm not going to touch the last comment. You however are talking about forcing your values on others who do not share them, this country was founded on the basis of escaping such oppression. Honestly you disgust me so much I'm speechless. For the sake of our country keep your racist, ignorant, warmongering, spoon fed, oppressive opinion to yourself and your Fox news forums.

Awkward? How about just plain out of touch. McSame doesn't know who's on what side, or why the world is the way it is. Talk about a scary thought for president. Thank g-d he is unelectable.

Well, if the Iraqi's want us to leave, that is fair enough and should make it easy for us to accommodate. After all, they do represent a democracy and should have the right to send us packing.
Our noble position was that we would stay as long as they need, and want, us to stay.
It will help us declare victory, then pull out our troops. Let Iran eat cake.
Bud Curtis
Miami, OK

Iraq,s government got to keep all their billions, while the American
people got the bill for the war along the death of over 4000 troops now.....................................

Iraq and iran are now best friends America is broke. Our dollar is
worth less than half adollar.

and mitt romney is on cnn criticizing Obama for not wanting to drill oil
here in american where he can invest and get even richer.
WHAT IS HAPPEN TO US.
MCCAIN MAKES ME SICK

Jim Johnson is a non-issue in the grand scheme of things..he has vetted for past Presidential nominations and I don't care that he worked in the mortgage industry..

The topic of this was the apparent friendship between the Iraq and Iranian leaders...wonder how Bush and McBush will spin this one...I guess all of our "allies" are tired of us..didn't Pakistan tell the U.S. to mind their business not to long ago? Way to go GEORGE!!

BUSH...DUMB AS A TREE!!!!

To all you republicans out there!! Believe it or not the troops are coming home from the occupation in Iraq (not war), to their families who needs them, especially during our darkest times. So get used to it !!! I am an evangelical DEMOCRAT and this is what confuses me. How can conservative evangelicals be pro-life and be for War and the death penalty all at the same time?
I know....by being a HYPOCRITE!! I know your hypocrisy is due to weak-mindedness and so does the GOP, thats why they use these tactics. Dont become a follower of false revelations, "O ye of little faith". Stand up against the obvious!! Help yourselves.

(FINAL NOTE) All I can say is "THERE'S A TRAIN COMING", so get onboard. If not, then don't get caught on the tracks!!

Obama-Clinton-Edwards-DNC-Surplus economy again-pro choice-end the occupation-Healthcare for all-USA 2008

WAKE UP AMERICA! The GOP wants you to think there is a divide between Democrats. That the word LIBERAL is a bad word. How many of you actual know what it means?

They claim that Barack has no experience, that his views change constantly yet look back 20 years his ideals are the same.

They claim he will destroy our economy or our military yet THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION HAS DONE WHAT EXACTLY?

They claim Barack can't be trusted to make good decisions.
They try and try and try to rule you by FEAR.
When you get out of line what do you hear?
TERRORIST THIS REMEMBER 9-11 THAT.

DO NOT DISRESPECT THE AMERICANS OF ALL CULTURES, COLORS, AND RELIGIONS THAT DIED ON THAT SAD DAY BY GIVING IN TO THIS FEAR.

We can make this world better through action in a positive manner, or be ruled by fear and ignorance. EDUCATE YOURSELVES and then make a decision based on the knowledge that you have gained. SEEK TRUTH. DON'T BELIEVE THE LIES.

So much for your "victory in Iraq", McSame! Iranians are Shia, just like in Iraq. The Sunnis from Saudi Arabia are the folks who attacked us during 9/11...Ask your shill, Joe Lieberman...

Pledges to wipe Israel from the face of the Earth? Where haven't I heard that one from? When will some of these so called journalists actually report that Ahmadinejad has NO say in his country's military actions and his influence amongst the people and politically are waning? He has no say in what Iran's military will do when it comes to Ayatollah Khemeni who is the Supreme Leader and COMMANDER IN CHIEF of Iran who has the final say.

Dear American Voters,

Hon. Senator McCain and Obama, besides each having many attributes and characteristics. The critical differences between the two of these presidential presumptive nominees are as under:

1. Presidential "Temperament and Composer".
2. Little Washington "insider Versus outsider" experience.
3. "Vision and mission" for our nation future rather than past.
4. American policies, " first U.S.A Centric" than any other country [ ies ] centric.

In my professional opinion Senator Obama leads in all above qualities.

The need of our next movement and generation is a change. The Change in " past Washington and its Leadership". A change we can believe in and not the seductive, deceptive, and confusing slogan of "leader we can believe in" [? Effexor ?".

Our Greatgrand Nation has to address many present and future challenges and start with new clean "Slate and Senator".

God Bless America. its diverse people, and our Greatgrand Nation.

Our Greatgrand Nation is needs the CHANGE at every level and for long time.

I am sure Senator Obama with the help of Senator Clinton and her supporters, can deliver that CHANGE.

Please stay involved, stay engaged, and stay informed. Please do not allow any seduction, deception, and or confusion by some partisan media and leaders effect your vote [ Psychological Terrorism ]..

Yours truly,

COL. [retd] A.M.Khajawall
Disabled American Veteran
Forensic psychiatrist, Las Vegas

Apparently Obama invented diplomacy, the economy, healthcare, and the environment. We were all bumbling cavemen before him.

To the foolish people:

You actually think because the Prime Minister of Iraq is embracing a relationship with the President of Iran this move should have any influence on our country's foreign policy, your are an absolute fool.

Sure Iran wants to try to push Iraq to get us out of Iraq. Then they will walk in and take over that country and the Iraq people will be back where they were with insane Hussain. Then everything that our troops have fought and died for will be in vain and every thing we have spent will be like flushing all that ( lives and money) down the drain.

Senility has set in. Time for John McBush to get cranked up on Aricept, read and learn Windows for Dummies and get in touch with the real world around him. Continuing a war started on the basis of false facts and resulting in more lost American lives for a people who don't want the US on their soil and strengthens Iran only continues the Bush lies.

McCain Supporters – There is someone at your front door.

Tossup lands – - and they all get up and go look.

I am a very proud american with a very deep rooted sense of patriotism. My family has shed blood for this country in the Civil War, WW I took my great grand father, WW II, my grand-father and two of his brothers served, both brothers died, the korean war, my uncle Collier gave his life, Viet Nam...uncle David did 3 tours, I lost a cousin in desert storm, and I have another 2 in iraq now, there was a third but he is among the fallen 4,000. I myself recieved honorable discharge, (broken back in three places) from the army for my country. So when a fellow vet and pres. candidate tells me its not about a time for withdrawl, or winning is everything, dipomacy is out, and voes against better benifits for vets....my decision is clear. I will side with the young pup of a Senator which gives me hope and inspires the good in all he encounters than the same old lies.

Most people do not realize how out of touch Mc Cain is with his own inner warrior, for a real warrior realizes the ugly truth about war...."It's a bunch of old men lieing...and young men dieing." I want McCain to come here to Texas and tell me cousins little girl why her daddy isn't comeing back. And I want a substanative answer.

"Ooo, I am such a genius! I can put 'Mc' in front of insulting words and make it sound like an argument! I am sooooo clever. And my childish name-calling is in no way immature. In fact I'm rising above current political cynicism by personally attacking all of Obama's opponents using pundit talking points, thus perfectly demonstrating his positive message of hop and change..."

mcain cannot run this country in a positive direction the man is gonna destory us worse than bush

Why would people think that it is the same thing for us to meet with Iranian leaders as Iraqi leaders to meet with Iranian leaders?

Iran and Iraq have always had some sort of dialog if only due to their geographic locations. If Canada was taken over by a terrorist government, we'd probably have to meet with them. But that isn't to say we would meet with them without prior conditions. What is so difficult to understand about this? Iran is naturally going to try and get Iraq to ask us to leave. The weaker Iraq is (ie still is a state of upheaval) the more power Iran can exert over them. This isn't a surprise and doesn't indicate close ties between the two any more than your next door neighbor has to be your best friend.

Hey Pat in Cali – now are you going to try and credit Obama with suggesting renewable energy????? PUH-LEEZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just like he thought up "YES WE CAN" (NOT). Blind lemmings following him off a cliff.

So the Bush Administration says "No, we will not speak to our enemies" but it's "okay for Iran/Iraq to talk to eachother BECAUSE IT'S GOOD FOR RELATIONS"???? dude!!! That's a double standard!!

Republican's, put on your big boy pants and TALK to these idiots. When you have a disagreement with your wife, do you just go get divorced and NEVER talk to her again because you think she's wrong!!! My God of course not!! As disgusting as some of these leaders are... we still have to be the Good America... who will talk to you even if your bad. These leaders aren't going to vanish!! We have to be diplomatic, we have to be adults and we all have to live together. Leave the door open for some talk!!

Where was this kind of scrutiny of the Iraq war and the policies back in 2003?
The biggest hypocrites are not among the politicians but in the media. CNN was second only to Foxnews in drumming up support for the war, telling us to be scared out of our witts, resulting in 80% support for the war by the public at its start because we 'had to' invade.

THE IRAQIS ARE KILLING OUR CHILDREN WHILE

WE ARE SPENDING MORE THAN A BILLION

OF OUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS ON THEM EVERY DAY.

HOW DOES THAT MAKE SENSE TO ANY ONE?

WE NEED TO START DOING OUR OWN THINKING.

MCMOULD ACTS LIKE HE IS SPENDING HIS MONEY.

IT'S OUR MONEY & OUR BLOOD GOING DOWN THE DRAIN.

MCSHAME WANTS TO SCARE A VOTE OUT OF US.

WHILE THEIR MAN IN IRAQ IS KISSING THE IRANIAN

PRESIDENT.

Do you not understand what precondition means?
If US talks to Iran with no precondition, it will legitimize Iranian government and their radical positions.
Iran will use this as a propaganda.
This is a simple fact. Why some of you don’t get it is mindboggling to me.
Please educate yourself on the culture.

McCain is distinguishing himself from the Bush presidents who initiated wars in Iraq. McCain is itching to initiate war in Iran. That McCain's Change you can believe in. He says he HATES war, but castigates Obama for conflict resolution or talks that might PREEMPT or avoid War. The more McCain talks, the more stupid or devious he reveals himself to be!

Mike

Al wrote: "He has made so many poor judgements in the past. Who could trust this man with so many far left friends"

Please stop. This is the worst argument to date against Obama.

So you trust John McCain who voted FOR this unjust war?? You trust GOP politics that has given us $4 and $5 gasoline and record home foreclosure??

Dont use trust as justification for not voting for Obama. Anyone who "trusts" the GOP after all we've been through is just foolish.

Everytime someone says "lack of trust" concerning Obama I get an image in my head of Colin Powell showing bogus WMD mobile lab pictures to the UN.

Trust indeed......

Bad boy bad boy what cha gonna do, what ya gonna do when they come for you.
McCain by a landslide. The light has come on for most Hillary supporters and they have no fear in voting the one who is right and that is John McCain. 1 Man 1Woman 4ever.
We are winning the war in Iraq and will do the same in Iran. Iran must go down and we will show the rest of the world that America is not to be messed with.
With a chance to replace 2 or more Supreme Court Justices we will have our best chance to overturn Roe V Wade.
Vote life vote McCain08

To those naive fools who think Obama is getting us out of Iraq: it's all rhetoric. Sure, he will get more troops out of Iraq than McCain will, but he himself doesn't mean to withdraw all troops either. There would still be tens of thousands of US soldiers in Iraq even after the "complete" withdrawal of troops by a president Obama.

Clinton supporters wake up and quit complaining. Democrats unite to beat McSame.

Are you kidding me with this new Iraq development? And still people (including Hillary supporters) want to vote for McSame? It's as if five year olds were voting on someone else because they were picked on. Give me a break America!

Wolf, now u urself are scared that the Bush policy could be bad for Israel. Thats why u brought this up although it helps Obama's campaign which u never did want before.

I hope Senators McCain and Obama can have a dialogue, instead of attacks, over the Iraqi war and policies for Iran. But I am still very glad they fought over issues, not trivial personal attacks.

I miss the time when our country was placed before the party.
Obama and McCain may be our best bet for returning to that era, about 20 years ago. That era largely contributed to the end of the cold war.
Thanks to President Reagan!

They should call CNN "Obama Mania Network" because that's all they do. They attack anyone who doesn't consider Obama the next savior.

One good way to end the war would be to send the ones that started the War to the front lines and let them fight their war then send all the people that fallow this someone that believes in War that can last 100 years that MAY wake them up but then again it probley will take more than that if believe in war or seeing people injured,or flags drapped .

Why don't we focus on the middle east that is more important to Americans:

Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Pennsylvania

These middle eastern states are especially hard hit by this administration's failed policies.

Obama 08

Thanks Bush/Cheney/Wolf/Rover/Haliburtan and company.

No oil from Iraq you fools, only more than 4000 dead GI's and 100,000 maimed and suffering from all sort of illness.

Wow! What a price to pay and yet Bush said he is proud to invade Iraq...Yikes!

To the fool talking about Cindy McCain...

She was arrested by the DEA for stealing narcotics from that charity and forced to step down from it.

SO YEAH! SHE IS AWESOME! I NEED MEDICATED LIKE HER!

When it comes down to it, Iraqis will stick with Iranians. I don't know who we think we are? America always thinks we can divide and conquer others. We will be fooled this time. Us being in Iraq and spending all of this money is a part of Al Queda's plan to bring America down. It is the part of their financial planning on us. Just look how bad our economy is becoming ever since we have been over in Iraq. Al Queda knows the best way to attack America is via our money. Al Queda is winning.

I'll vote for McCain.

I'd rather have the Iraqi President kissing Ahmadinejad than Obama!!!

Obama=Jimmy Carter II

Hillary Dems for McCain

Iran does play an important role but that does not mean Iran makes the call for immediate withdrawl. Sadam Hussein was removed by the invasion of Iraq by US forces and billion dollars spent. Iran has to make the effort to agree to an agreement offered by the US. Otherwise no deal. Iraq held accountable for the fallout between Iran and US. Simple!

I don't know if "awkward" is the right word to use here Wolf. I think maybe try the phrase "TOP RANKING AMERICAN OFFICIALS FEEL STUPID." This clearly shows that the US presence in Iraq isn't really doing that good of a job considering the leader of Iraq talks to the leader of Iran and we only find out afterward. Let's pull out, cut the losses, and call it a day.

June 11th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

"Get-A-Grip Becky!"
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You speak like a true Republican!! If this doesn't get posted it's OK your comment just makes you look like you have zero empathy and zero accountability.

Obama '08

Ahmedinejad is much smarter then Bush or Cheney ever will be and Ahmedinejad will talk to evil. Unlike Cheney who will not.

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WAS THERE TOUGUE INVOLVED? IF NOT, THEN ITS PROBABLY NOTHING, JUST A GREETING THE WAY THEY DO IN THE MIDEAST FOR EVENTUAL TALKS REGARDING THE TWO NEIGHBORS. BUT IF THERE WAS TONGUE INVOLVE I WOULD BE VERY CONCERN. REMEMBER AHMADINEJAD SAID THERE ARE NO GAYS IN IRAN MIGHT NOT BE TRUE.

At least McCain has military experience.
Obama might make the wrong judgment again.

Wright
Pflaeger
William Ayers
Meeting with Hamas
Rezko
Johnson

He has made so many poor judgements in the past. Who could trust this man with so many far left friends

I agree 100%. It is time for USA to bring our troops home, let Iraq and Iran do whatever I do not care. I want to know who gives Bush authority to even contemplate a "status of Forces Agreement"???? Why would he want to do that now, since he is leaving office. WHY? Because that is the type of divisive mind Bush and his adminstration have period and have had for past 8 years. He and his administration want to leave either Obama or McCain with their BIG FAT MESS and the main sufferers – THE AMERICAN PEOPLE once again. We need to STOP NOW THIS WAR, bring our troops home, begin to heal AMERICA and help AMERICANS who are struggling now because of this BUSH WAR, which has our citizens, including me, with homes on verge of being taken, can't afford gas or food, difficult to even get to work or to go out looking for work. So BUSH what is more important Iraq's future or your own country?????

I want someone to explain to me a citizen of USA how does Bush get authority to even propose this Agreement? Does the Congress have no responsibility at all or any voice or is Bush as usual, doing what "BUSH WANTS", negating the Constitution. As the president, BUSH has too too too much power – or does he my fellow Americans. We really need to investigate this issue NOW!

Hillary, you are an important Senator – where are you, why are you not questioning this Agreement, why are you not speaking up for us Americans????? Thought you cared so much about us!!!!!

GO OBAMA/WEBB

Now we all know that the intelligents about Iraq et al are faulty ones. Why are we still there for? to do Iran a favor? repubs need to regconize these faults from their representatives/leaders and will not blindly vote for them.

Talking about a case of "biting the hand that feed you," even Iraqi officials don't want us there.

Why should we keep sending our young to die for old men who mislead us into war. Are their lives worth nothing to those of you who are talking about backing McCain? Will his so called "experience" mean that he's going to bring these kids home? What kind of so called "war hero" is he that he think education packages for people who served in the war is too generous? You think he cares about you and your kids, give me a break. Mr. Bomb bomb bomb Iraq wouldn't care how many of your kids die. Iraqis don't want us there, so why are we risking our people's lives to stay there?

Bush And Mccain Are Tied Together Forever After This Headline! Thank You CNN!

To Obama for president:

Are you really that stupid ? To say that Jon McCain a prisoner of war that was tortured for 6 years LOVES WAR?
If anyone knows what war can do to you, is John McCain and he has two sons fighting in the war right now as you write your stupid, ignorant comments.

Why is anyone surprised? Iran is mainly Shiia. Iraq is now ruled by a Shiia majority. They share similar ideology and theology. What did you expect would happen?

We are being played as chumps. al-Maliki kisses-up to us to stay while he does nothing to become militarilly self-sufficient. In the meantime, his buddy Ahmadinejad sends weapons and fighters to kill our soldiers.

Hmmm....Iraqi diplomats and government can talk to the Iranian government, but it would be irresponsible for our diplomats to try to work out a solution the the region. This begs a big question mark to our Republican friends who espouse Iraq talking to Iran but not the US because it is unthinkable. Just thinkig out loud here...I wonder why no one in the media has thought to ask that question of Mr McCain or Pres. Bush or any of those trying to say one thing and railing against it from the other side of thier mouths?

The money is in the Bush/Cheney pockets they are the idiots that started the war by lies to American people .
They are the 2 Oil Kings

Didnt McSame say not to talk to your enemies?Well I guess Iraq doesnt seem to think so.McSame has NO CLUE.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad fully supports Obama 08.

Blitzer,

Get a life. "Embracing and kissing" – that's how they greet each other in that region, just like we greet each other with a handshake in America. After all they are neighboring leaders trying to work out some peace.

Your argument is very thin.

Maybe al- Maliki should be vetted as Obama would say.

#1 Thank goodness Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is talking with Iran. He is not a US puppet, he is the leading official of Iraq, and as such should be working toward a working relationship with Iran. It is not hypocrisy for Iraq to talk with Iran, it is the realm of global diplomacy.
#2 Iran is better off without Saddam Hussein, so is Iraq, so is the Middle East, so is Earth...that's why going into Iraq wasn't a mistake.

This meeting goes to show that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki isn't such a US puppet after all.

Susan wrote:
"Let's all sit down and have a good chat over a cup of coffee. That should fix it, eh, Obama?"

Apparently the Iraqi PM thinks so.

The same Iraqi PM that the Bush Administration put in power. The GOP have absolutely no credibility anymore.

They have become greedy, ignorant shadows of their former selves.

Bush and McBush, don't you guys get it, yet? It was an illegal war that Bush led us into and McBush voted for. IT IS NOT WORKING! Over 4100 American soldiers have died and tens of thousands of American soldiers have been wounded becaus eof your stupidity!

Hey Susan, if we had that cup of coffee we wouldn't be in a senseless war where over 4.000 soldiers died and we wouldn't be 9 trillion dollars in debt and our gas wouldn't be at $4 and rising daily and people would be able to afford food. Your logic and the repub logic is obviously flawed, and the above article is proof.

The winner in the Iraqi debate is OIL. America, please, wake up.

Now McCain is talking about renewable energy. He heard that from Obama.

Clinton supporters that are real democrats are not stupid. Stop thinking just because they are mostly women that they will believe anything. The truth will set them free. Everyday Obama's words get validation.

This is the last straw, people. We have to get out of this war.

Let's pull out now. All we are doing is banking the Iraqs. Putting our country in great debt to bank a civil war. And we really don't know where at the billions are going, no one is tracking the money. Bush just keeps giving them more funds without any regard for fraud on there government. The sooner we leave the better, that country certainly will NOT be a democary any time soon.

Should We Expect Anything Less Than A War With Iran? Mccain Loves War!

Wolf, why is ur post always has to do with Israel's interest and not America's???

HaHa!!!! I love it. Did you see that?? They're bout to tell us they don't need us anymore. Question. Why do repubs like to spend more on Iraqi's that don't want us there, but won't spend any money on minorities in their own Country?? Thats easy!! because they think they're getting something from Iraq.

Lets get out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All this money we are spending in Iraq and the Iraqis turn around and do the same thing Obama said we should do with Iran, "TALK TO THEM."

Hillary supporters, how can you possibly VOTE for McCain when he wants to stay in Iraq for another 100 years and the Iraqis want us out of their country? Sounds like a pointless useless endless war to me.

hOBO is not capable of leading this country to anything positive.

Wow!!!! Incredible logic. Its ok for those who are in bed with us to talk to engage in talk with our so called enemies. But its not ok for us to have any communication or dialogue with our so called enemies? I'm missing something? Oh yeah lets not think America lets just go shopping.

Don June 11th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I am more concerned about Jim Johnson affiliation with Obama and the constant double speak. Lobbyists would not be part of this campaign yet u pick a friend to lobbyist to vet potential veeps. Followers take the cloth off your eyes.

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Don is more concerned with Jim Johnson getting a low mortgage rate than our soldiers dying on a daily basis in Iraq.

Because Don is a moron.....

Let's all sit down and have a good chat over a cup of coffee. That should fix it, eh, Obama?

Seems that Mccain is "confused" about Iraq & Iran again. Time to go back to his medical records? What's up?

To - A voice from Iran – your answer is very simple. Iran is a dictatorship and will destroy itself and the Middle East if they have nuclear bomb. They meddling in Iraq because it's not in mullahs interest to see a prospers democracy in Iraq.

I love the" Welcome to Hillary supporters" message! If any of her supporters were actually thinking of supporting Bush 3 (McSame), surely that bigoted rant sent them fleeing back to the Democratic Party!

How about Obama fist bumps with the terrorists? Impressive!

Ah...Don. "I am more concerned about Jim Johnson affiliation with Obama and the constant double speak. Lobbyists would not be part of this campaign yet u pick a friend to lobbyist to vet potential veeps. Followers take the cloth off your eyes."

You do know that McSames campaign is virtually run by lobbyists, right? You'd much rather have lobbyists forming policy like they are with McCain, right?

He is vetoing beer. Nuff Said

Obama '08

Hello, ethnically insensitive – Middle East leaders have a protocol of kissing. They respect Westerners resistance to performing this but do insist upon handholding as we have seen countless times.

Hello, action speak louder than words. Of course, Maliki wants no open war with his neighbor, and yet – everyday in taking Special Group militia and interdicting supplies from Iran the Iraqi Army and Government is aware of and is striking back at IRAN's attack on them.

How dare Iran's supreme leaders say a US security agreement is the worst thing for Iraq. A Persian puppet Shia theocracy, with renewed civil war against that by Sunnis and Kurds would be the worst thing.

Stay the course everyone. Europe's on our side. The Sunni states are on our side. Iraq's coming together before our eyes. Only petrodollars are propping Mahmoud up but soon his comeuppance.

Get-A-Grip Becky! You people need to put aside the issue of "Why we are at war" and start working on your gripes as to the steps we need to take now to finish the war. The past is over, face the future. At this point it makes no difference whether Bush is impeached or not.(that would have never worked anyway) You as well as many other democrats should start preparing for change. Your an hOBO supporter so vote for him and let the Government take care of you via Government programs. The best you could do is join the working folks and support yourself, stop your complaining and VOTE McCain!

Don...try again!

Maybe McSame should ask Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki did he have PRE-CONDITIONS for embracing and kissing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Maybe McSame would find out that those preconditions were that they BOTH agreed to s-c-r-e-w us Amercians and work together to accomplish that goal.

It seems WE are the last to know that we are the 3rd Wheel in the affair!

Obama '08 , He knows this isn't just a DATE! We need to get the h-e-l-l OUT!

The Iraqis are beginning to realize that they can not live in isolation from their neighbors ... not even with a permanent American protection. And they also are realizing that engaging in diplomatic dialogue with other countries in that region will not only make them safer but it will also strengthen their economy. It is only the Iraqis who can safeguard the security of their country and its people. I Wish them well and hope they continue to diplomatically engage their neighbors.

THIS PROVES MCCAIN SHOULD NOT BE PRESIDENT!

I suppose meeting with all the totalitarian dictators is better policy?
Obama is the biggest fairy tale one that will not be ending happily ever after.

Guess they are all a bunch of appeasers!! But seriously, how many ways do these people have to ask us to leave?!?

Seems interesting how McCain wants to stay in Iraq for 100 years, yet you have the Prime Minister and people closes to him telling the U.S. that we don't want you in our country anymore. So, why then is McCain saying that we should stay for the defense of Iraq if they don't want us there? they obviously don't want us so bring the troops home and let them fend for themselves. Also, to all the people who can't get over the fact that Obama actually wants to TALK with PEOPLE and form new alliances. Why are people afraid of him talking to other countries in order to secure the U.S. or is this country gone down the pot and thinks because we think we have the bigger guns we should use them? In the famous words of Gandhi "an eye for an eye only makes the world blind."

Choke on that slappy

Ah, you don't actually expect McCain to comment on this do you? He's too busy whining about Johnson (when he's got some of the slimiest lobbyists RUNNING his campaign). Anyway...if he did comment, he'd just deny it or forget about it by tomorrow, so why bother.

McCain would make a worse president than Bush – and I didn't actually think that was possible. But every day McCain's "gaffes", "misstatements" alzheimers moments are making Bush look like a regular Einstein in comparison. This man is a danger to our country.

To a Voice from Iran:
Maybe because Iran is funding terrorism around the world.
Because Iran is supplying weapons to Hamas and Hezbollah.
Because Iran is planning a nuclear attack on Israel.
Because there is no freedom of speech or press in Iran and journalists are being jailed and torture.
Because mullahs are draining Iran of its national resources and betraying the Iranian nation for their own purpose.
Because 90% of the nation is against the government of Iran but are afraid for their lives to act.
Because human rights doesn’t mean nothing in Iran.
And much more than I don’t have time to write them all.

If Iran wasn’t such unstable and violent government they could have nuclear power but Iranian government can’t be trusted.

And I am talking from experience.

So how safer are you now? With your ally in fighting terror kissing your worst nightmare enemy. I do not understand that even after Bush losing 4000+ courageous men and sinking his country deep into debt he can still hope to be in Iraq indefinitely. What he did in effect build up Iran and now McCain wants to continue this type of war. I really do not understand what is there to gain for being in Iraq when even oil is at $135 dollars per barel. I think the next us president should just pull their troops back home and work on reducing tensions in middle east alongside other world powers which in turn would reduce price of oil. You have the chance in November better late than ever.

This is going to turn like another VietNam war . BO or JM, get our troops out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS IS A SLAP TO THE FACE OF MCCAIN!

Welcome Hillary Supporters:
You know, I am a VERY old woman. But his is the dumbest comment I EVER red in my whole life..... I honestly did not know people can be so stupid....

What were you saying again mcwar? And you've got all that experience...right??? And you know foreign policy...right?

Since Iraq and Iran and not only talking but hugging and kissing each other, that sure makes a fool of out of touch McCain who is always bad mouthing Obama because he wants to have talks with other countries to have peace and McCain keeps saying NO NO NO, bad idea. So much for his bad idea, Iraq and Iran just proved McCain wrong on this thinking again. And McCain is suppose to be running on his military and foreign policies. It's not 1960 any more John Boy! You ways are out of date.

Proof Positive! McCain and Bush are the Same.

If Iraquis can kiss the face of Iran...can't we at least sit in the same room, we don't have to shake hands or kiss both cheeks but we can at least have a conversation.

The failure of this adminstration to at least do that is why Americans need to "turn the page" and open a new chapter in American diplomacy.

"Alice in Florida June 11th, 2008 4:10 pm ET
So what? Obama wants to meet with ALL the world's terrorists. Maybe they'll all sing the Barney Song together, or Barack can dazzle them with one of his speeches.
McCain '08, Clinton '12"
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Even that would be a vast improvement on what we have now!
I suppose John McCain would change things by not calling them "my friends". Instead, he'll call them "my enemies", while Hillary looks for a kitchen sink to throw at them!

"Shame on you, Kim Jung Il!"

Ha, ha....America's chickens are coming home to roost. Even the countries that are our sworn enemies know they have to practice diplomacy by talking to each other. Senor Old and Deluded, doesn't think people should talk but rather should just fight. If he had served in the marines or the army and was actually on the ground doing the dirty work, then he would sing a different tune, but since he was in a airplane flying around and then got imprisoned almost the whole length of the Vietnam war, while others were out fighting, dying and losing limbs....its easy for him to say....I will never surrender defeat or retreat....even though he can't show how he is going to win! Obama is definitely the future for this country. GOD help us all if McBush is elected!

Obama '08!

Um...here's a good question:

Why is this buried on the political ticker? Why isn't this a top story? Looks like the supposed "liberal media" must've dropped the ball, eh? Imagine that? How could an entity that is purportedly so "liberal" as the US news media (to include CNN) have missed an opportunity to point out the new Shi'a government in Iraq is getting all buddy-buddy with the Shi'a government of Iran? This is stunning...it almost makes me think that, God forbid, those conservative pundits have been lying all along, and the "liberal media" is a myth, just like Noam Chomsky said. Perish the thought!

We need not worry about McCain's opinions on any of this. Come November, he will be known only as "The Neoconservative Former Senator of Arizona, John 'Keating 5' McCain".

Nothing unusual about them kissing in public, holding hands, and hugging in friendship.

Arab leaders have been doing it for centuries–just before they cut their throats and steal their wealth.

For the poster that said he is more worried about Jim Johnson then Iran/Iraq – well this is why were are are in the state that we are in. And for the poster who asked about Cindy McCain – nobody hates her, there is nothing to hate. She is like a stepford wife, with that fake smile on plastered across her face.

I am afraid this over the top patriotism is going to bring this country down. We are so blinded by this that we can't see what is going on in the rest of the world. Quite frankly it scares that me that I as American born and raised can't say what i want about my country and my fellow citizens.

This does not come has a surprise, doesn't it? I mean the 80% of Iraqis want us out of the country anyway and fifty percent says it is ok to kill an American soldier. we just wasting our young men and women lives, wealth and resources in that country. How can you ask a man to die for a person who says it is ok to kill him? It doesn't make sense!

"OOPS! Gotcha McCain, what are you going to say about Obama wanting to sit down and talk to Iran's leader NOW? "

Exactly.

McCain by a landslide. The light has come on for most Hillary supporters and they have no fear in voting the one who is right and that is John McCain. 1 Man 1Woman 4ever.
We are winning the war in Iraq and will do the same in Iran. Iran must go down and we will show the rest of the world that America is not to be messed with. I Iran we are coming for ya.
With a chance to replace 2 or more Supreme Court Justices we will have our best chance to overturn Roe V Wade.
Vote life vote McCain08
See you soon Iran

Mr. Ahmadinejad will make a public political castrati out of McCain just as he has Bush.

Of course, Iran won as we got rid of Hussein for them.
There is no reason to get all upset when the two leaders were hugging each other. They believe in the same religion and all that.

"Brian from California June 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET
Dear voice of Iran. I have a lot more faith in my country than I will ever have for the radicals of Iran. My concern during this Presidential election year is HOW RADICAL is BARACK H. OBAMA. He may be the best thing that ever happened to those that hate us. All our gains will be lost to Barack's cowardly weakness."
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I was more afraid about Bush's foreign policy. And I was right.
I don't think Obama can make things any worse. The only way he could make it worse is if he continues Bush's policies.

In general, when one makes a mistake, no matter how large, the first step is to stop and reverse.

The Iraq war was a mistake, and we should stop and reverse. That's just fundamental common sense that every first-grader already knows.

Unfortunately, George Bush doesn't know (or doesn't care).

YOu Know, It is not the Iranians that do not belong in Iraq, They are neighbors, after all.

John McCain can't remember the difference between Sunnis and Shias. He can't remember what he said last week on tape about Hillary. He didn't know that we actually have more troops in Iraq since the surge started. He thinks it's "not important" when our troops come home. He jumps on Obama about talking to our enemy, but he hasn't said anything about when our allies do it.

We need a president who is extremely smart not one who constantly is wrong. We need someone who graduated magna cum laude and not someone who finished a miserable #894 out of 899 like McCain.

This Is Tied Directly To The Mccain Campaign! Mccain Has Lost Touch With Everything! The Bush And Mccain Policies Have Made Iran Stronger! Now They Will Try To Use Those Same Policies To Say Look How Strong Iran Is Now. . . We Need To Go To War With Them! This Is How This War Lover Would Govern! Mccain Loves War!

What it is time to do is let Iraq build itself. The US, thanks to Bush and his idiocy, has to stay and ensure that the infrastructure remains intact.

What Bush is doing by rebuilding that country to resemble the US is outrageous. McCain, by endorsing this failure, should be put in the nearest retirement home and left to continue his aging views of divide and conquer [the US citizens].

men kissing men in muslim countries is part of the culture. liberals seem to be crying for the unitied states of america to open talks with iran and it's president...so why are the liberals shocked by the president of iraq kissing the president of iran? what gives?

So what? Obama wants to meet with ALL the world's terrorists. Maybe they'll all sing the Barney Song together, or Barack can dazzle them with one of his speeches.

McCain '08, Clinton '12

Embarrasing is an understatement. This proves Iraq want the US out. Why isn't McCain and Bush listening

To "Welcome Hillary Supporters": and your comment on: "3) keep fighting the good fight in Iraq for as long as it takes – remember 9/11 and what we are fighting for!"

...sorry to inform you that you've been BRAINWASHED!! As someone else simply put it, Iraq War *does not* equal 9/11. Saddam Hussein and Bin Laden are not the same people. Bush wanted to get rid of Saddam WWWWWAAAAYYYYYYY before 9/11 and the war was his excuse. BUSH SHOULD BE IMPEACHED.

CNN, please stop posting "Welcome Hillary Supporters" comment because it's starting to look like spam. It's like the 3rd identical post today, at least. Should I begin advertising the selling of washing machines while I'm here?

I agree, Iraq does need to work for peace with Iran!!!

Nick come clean. We know what you're really thinking. Cindy McCain and her 100 million plus couldn't care less about the average American unless they're a beer drinker.

Obama for America and America for Obama!

Wow.

A quick diversion from Obama's latest controversial buddy by throwing out some propaganda?

CNN is really losing it. But I gave up on you back in '04 when you started giving Kerry talking points on a daily basis.

This again shows us why Senator Obama judgement is more insightful than that of President Bush or Senator McCain.

The sad part of all this is that over 4000 of our troops die as a result of stupid leadership. No one step up to tell the President that he was wrong....

Where was Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton... Agreeing with Bush....That where.....

Americans are stupid. Watch how stupid when McCain is the new President. I feel dirty living here and will be looking for another country to live in very soon. For all of you who voted for Bush twice and will vote for McCain, you are either:
1. Religious nutjobs... that are okay murdering others because their faith is different
2. Wealthy... and ignore murder because the nice loopholes and tax advantages under a Republican party offer you a plush lifestyle
3. Homophobic... See Religious nutjobs above.
4. Racist. Read a few history books and you will find out this country was built on slavery and continues to live by it.

SHAME.

Well i'll just be john brown. Looks like their hand picked plowboy is sleeping with the enemy, or have we figured out who the enemy is.

Don, really?

"I am more concerned about Jim Johnson affiliation with Obama and the constant double speak. Lobbyists would not be part of this campaign yet u pick a friend to lobbyist to vet potential veeps. Followers take the cloth off your eyes."

I guess you're probably more concerned about what Rev. Wright is doing, instead of rising gas and healthcare costs too, huh?

Or, you're just an idiot. You have to be is this is your primary concern, instead of the fact that the country we wen't into to "make America safer" is now covorting with the very enemy we'e supposed to protect them from.

It amazes me how people can still be willing to go to war with Iran, it is very clear they do not see what this war with Iraq has cost us in blood and money. Everyone seems to forget that Russia has stated they would not tolerate any military action against Iran. If Bush and McCain have their way we will attack Iran and quite possibly end up in the big middle of World War III.

If we haven't learned anything else, in the last eight years, know this:

Bush is an idiot, and anyone who follows him is an idiot.

In other words, McCain is also an idiot!

On the other hand, I can't say that about Dick Cheney. It might be true, but I can't say it. I'm afraid he might shoot me in the face!

We should start building nuclear power plants and good quality powerful electric cars as soon as we can. Then we could say good by to the oil Iraq and Iran wants to sell. Imagine their level of power when their oil is not needed. Of course, we would have to find jobs for those in the oil industry, but we can do that. Let those folks live however they want as long as they don't attempt to harm U. S. citizens or property. If they do, take them out George S. Patton style.

oh boy.....can't wait for the McBush response to this...........

Tisk tisk tisk! Explain this one...how can they? I don't even want them to explain it...this saying says it all:

What's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Chris
How do you know the meeting was cold and the Iranians were told to keep out of Irak? Were you there participating in the meeting?

Why does McCain have to defend anything.

If Barack Obama becomes the president of the United States (a huge IF), it will be him in Tehran hugging and kissing the Iranian president on Iranian television.

Obama is an inexperienced lightweight who couldn't tie his own shoes without his handlers... just like George W. Bush...

Bush and Mccain live in closed world they do not have any idea how the rest of the world think and interact , trying to create democracy with the cow boy style War, the world is smarter than USA . This admistration needs to take care of his own people first then worry about the rest of the world.

This is to WELCOME HILLIARY SUPPORTERS .. I have one question for you - since you seem to LOVE war and want war with Iran .. how is it that you aren't defending our country like my son is??? Seems like you are all talk and no show ... You have a serious problem!!!

The Iraqis do...not...want...us...there. So many Republicans are in D-E-N-I-A-L.

FactCheck June 11th, 2008 3:58 pm ET
(I'd like to add one note if you dont mind...)

Cost of Iraq war for one day = $720,000,000
Cost of a gallon of gas = $4.69
Cost of a Republican in office in 2009 = Four more years of the same.

GETTING OUT OF THIS MESS... PRICELESS

My vote is for McCain the quicker picker upper!

" I will veto Beer..."
– Word of wisdom from John McCain

Cudos to poster Chris. That observation was right on the money. Come on CNN how does this create an awakward position for McCain? Stop the silliness.

Hillary supporters jumping to McOld, are you serious. I am a HIllary supporter but still a DEM. Everything you just outlined is against everything we believe in. Do you people really think we are going to back up McCain in droves. You REPs really believe that we are going to vote for McCain just because we didnt get Hillary..........u all do live in lah lah land..........does elvis still talk to you?

If we elect Obama as president he will probably be kissing the Iranian guy too!

Iraq is a sovereign state and should be able to conduct its affairs without US interference. Let us not forget that the Bush Administration created this mess and its time for us to get out of it.

All I can say is LOL.

Aha! We had no business messing with tha region to begin with. I understand going to Afganistan where Osama still roams. Republicans: Bullying the whole world does not get things done!

Dear voice of Iran. I have a lot more faith in my country than I will ever have for the radicals of Iran. My concern during this Presidential election year is HOW RADICAL is BARACK H. OBAMA. He may be the best thing that ever happened to those that hate us. All our gains will be lost to Barack's cowardly weakness.

THE IRAQIS HAVE NOT WANTED US THERE DAY ONE.

THEY HAVE A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH IRAN THAN

WIT US. DON'T FORGET WE ARE SPENDING MORE THAN A

BILLION DOLLARS PER DAY IN IRAQ. THIS IS THE LOOTING

OF AMERICA BY IT'S OWN. MCSHAME SHOULD NOT HAVE

GOTTEN MORE THAN 3 VOTES IN THE PRIMARY.

Al-Maliki didn't meet with the Iranian leader without pre-conditions. The pre-condition was there would be no french kissing.

Um Donald, many elements in your country have been saying that a dialogue should begin with the Iranians....the Bush administration has CHOSEN not to have dialogue with Iran, and to my knowledge no Iraqi official has stated that the U.S. should not talk to Iran....and even if an Iraqi official had concerns about the U.S. having contact with Iran it may be because of past interference in the region and a fear that Iran and the U.S. might broker deals that impact Iraq. So I'm not quite sure what the basis of your comments are

ATTENTION........Welcome Hillary Supporters…Please let me offer the rest of what you seem to be leaving out as you welcome Hillary’s Supporters….You can thank us later…
Please read what the REPUBLICANS really think about you & your anger as a DEMOCRATS and your choice of Candidate....
If Hillary would had won the nominee, she to would have been mention in these statements by the republicans….use PARENTHESES if Clinton supporter….

“We’re going to have to fight the ideal that this is a historic opportunity to elect Barack Obama (changed to HILLARY’S NAME)” said Huckabee. “I salute how far he’s (changed to SHE) gone, but as far as I’m concerned, because of his (changed to HER) views and what he (changed to SHE) would do —-he’s (changed to SHE‘S) gone far enough for me this year”. Then Michael Goldfarb wrote on the campaign's official blog that "there is a genuine affection for her (changed to HIM) here at McCain HQ“ "Sen. Clinton (SEN. OBAMA NAME) has really grown on us over here in Crystal City over the past few months," wrote Goldfarb, calling her (changed to HIM) an "impressive candidate" who "inspired a generation of women (BLACKS, YOUNG WELL EDUCATED VOTERS)“ but "fell victim to a vast left-wing conspiracy that resented her (changed to HIM ) generally centrist foreign policy views." REPUBLICAN Senator Dole said this “Democrats had to choose between one candidate who said she’d obliterate Iran and another candidate who said he wants to invite Iranian leaders over for dinner and then maybe a chat after dinner with a good cigar—Cuban. I’d imagine. I DON’T want EITHER of those TWO answering the White House telephone AT 3 o’clock in the morning”.

PLEASE THINK FOR YOURSELF, THESE REPUBS ARE GETTING PAID OVER TIME TO TELL YOU WHAT THEY THINK YOU WANT TO HEAR……

Can't stop thinking about untold billions we keep spending to support Iraq!
Could use few of these dollars at home, could we?

When there is a chance that Obama may become the president of the US, Nouri al-Maliki has no choice but to get friendly with Iranians.
Obama keeps threatening that he will put more pressure on the Iraqi government and pull the troops out.
That is why Nouri al-Maliki is trying to have plan s B incase of a troop withdraw.
A 2 year old can understand that and Obama doesn’t.

Unfortunately Democrats didn’t learn anything from the mistakes of Carter era and planning to repeat is all over again.
Democrats gave us the gift of Islamic Iran and 29 years latter we are still trying to fix it.

WOW, WHAT A KICK IN THE BOTTOM. AFTER ALL WE DID FOR THEM. NOW THEY ARE ACTING AS IF WE INVADED THERE COUNTYR. O WAIT, WE DID.

COMEON HILLARY SUPPORTERS AND LET US ALL WELCOME YOU TO THE TEAM CARRYING THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, JOHN MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!

He is trusted more by americans than Obama, and so is his wife.

I would like to discuss something that i dont understand. Why do Obama backers think Cindy Mccain is such a bad person?
Is it because they dont like John so they think they should be prejudice and just not like Cindy? I THINK SO!
She founded a non profit organization which: emergency medical care to disaster-struck or war-torn third-world areas, thats a GREAT thing SHE DID!
Did you know while in Bangladesh she met two infant girls she decided needed to be brought to the United States for medical treatment and She also decided to adopt one of the girls?
that is also soo NICE of them, yet Obama supporters are prejudice towards her, and she did nothing wrong, unlike Michelle Obama Claiming that "for the first time in her adult life she is proud of her country" thats pitiful.
Well like i said welcome Aboard!

BRING it on MICHELLE OBAMA!

hahah why on earth would we want to colonize iraq? peopel colonize for advancement and opportunity. The american colonists colonized america for freedom, encouraged by the british by te means of economic growth. Why on earth would anyone want to colonize iraq? seems to me like people should want out of that hellhole.

Democrat and Hillary supporter. for Mccain.

It seems that maybe the policy of actually talking to your enemy has some merit after all!

I especially liked the point where President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said the largest hurdle to securing peace and a lasting relationship was the presence of American troops. SOmething that has been said over and over by the international community. The major violence in Iraq is because we are there, if we had left, after they ahd established their own government the Iraq situation would have been taken care of by now. Our staying has increased the violence in Iraq and our leaving, once Mr. Obama is Presidnet, will make Iraq a much more stable and secure country. (Yes I am aware that there will be an initial surge in violence, and that Al-Queada will try to influence the country, but I am also aware that most Iraqis do NOT support Al-Queada and that they will do what they can to prevent the rise of Al-Queada. Contrary to the lies told by the bush administration not all Islamic people are radicals and only a small minority support the actions of such groups as Al-Queada, they do, however, support the right to make their own decisions about their own country something we in the West (and former USSR) have not allowed them to do for over 50 years. They do have some anger towards America, and rightfully so if you look at their history, but they also know that we are TRYING to change things and they do like most Americans, just not our government. but hey what do I know I have only spent 21 years in the military and been to Iraq during war time, of course I never got a "dog and pony show" like visiting VIPS but I did see things from a real perspective.

Cost of Iraq war for one day = $720,000,000
Cost of a gallon of gas = $4.69
Cost of a Republican in office in 2009 = Four more years of the same.

Was there any tongue? McSame doesn't know a Sunni from a Shiite and won't be president anyway....

THIS SHOWS THAT MCCAN'T IS OUT OF TOUCH - IRAQ TALKS TO IRAN AND HE IS BEATING OBAMA OVER THE HEAD FOR WANTING TO TALK TO OUR ENEMIES.

LOOK OUT US THE NEW POWER HOUSE WILL BE CHINA AND THE US GETS DOWNGRADED TO THIRD WORLD STATUS WITH MCCAN'T!!!

OBAMA IS A VISIONARY AND IS THE ONLY ONE WHO RECOGNIZES THAT WE HAVE TO COMPETE ON A GLOBAL BASIS! THE WORLD DOES NOT STOP AT U.S. BORDERS 9ACCORDING TO MCCAN'T.

WE NEED TO MOVE THE OLD, SENILE, AND OUT OF TOUCH MCCAN'T OUT OF THE WAY AND LET A YOUNGER, SMARTER, FASTER MAN DO THE JOB!!!!!

This is crazy. We talk about war with Iran and protecting Iraq when it appears that the two are now uniting. McCain says that he does not know how long we will be there but the citizens want us gone. There life has not been made easier. Their towns are in ruins and civilians are injured and killed every day. It appears that we are the aggressors and it has nothing to do with democracy. It appears that our presence there is more about control.

May God protect our soldiers. When the people get tired of our presence, what will happen to the men and women in that country. You can't tell your friends from the enemy. It is time to bring boys home, alive.

Wolf, embracing and kissing is part of their culture... The awkward bit for the McBush is they are engaging in DIPLOMACY!

Well at some point I'm sure we'll see Obama kiss one of the high ranking Iranians. You know, we wouldn't want anyone to be mad at anybody or anything. I don't know why people are just now paying attention to the influence Iran has had on the Iraq war. It's been going on for years.

And in case people arenot paying attention, Obama is starting to pull away from getting out of Iraq. I agree that we need to get out of there, but wehave to do it carefully......which is what Clinton was always saying. Of course now that she's led the way...again....Obama is starting to come around to the "right" way of thinking. This guy is a Manchurian Candidate. He doesn't have an independent thought of his own.

just goes to show ya all those trillions of dollars spent for a ridiculous war leads too...

way to go republican "tough talk" diplomacy.

republicans SUCK

Obama 08!

wolf its just a well understood fact that Bush made terrorism 20 times worse with his failed Iraq policies and in doing so made Iran a stronger country in the process, but having said that its vitally important that the US take the path to diplomacy with Iran and not forge ahead with another mindset for more war!!
Its time for the US to stop being the BULLY on the block and occupying foreign countries where they have no business being!
Its not going to happen with MCCain at the helm but there is a chance with *Senator Obama* for the country to take a more peaceful
and prosperous route

High-placed Iraqi officials have already said that they want our troops out in the next year.

Also – to A voice from Iran – the reason people think Iran is evil or a threat is because:

(1) Ahmedinejad refuses to recognize Israel and insists that if Iran ever gets a nuclear bomb, Israel will no longer exist; and

(2) Ahmedinejad denies the Holocaust, denies the existence of gay people in Iranian and Middle Eastern society, and has a terrible human rights track record.

This is not big deal. It actually proves Iraq is an independent country and its leader is NOT a puppy of the U.S. Many of U.S. friends and allies do talk with Iranian leaders. McCain would be happy to talk about Iraq and Iran. The press does not have to talk about worsening economy, every rising oil prices, and sinking stock markets!

The biggest question I have for Bush, Channey and McCain is; why didn’t they just invade Iraq and treat them like the American Indians? You know just take there land and slaughter most of them. They could have put the rest of them on reservations and let them build casinos. We could have just took there oil and gave them a small share, that would have made more since. We you use to do that kind of stuff in this country.

Instead they just lied about WMD’S and we have to pay high gas prices with no end in sight; that is stupid. The sad thing is 4100 American solders are dead and we are paying more for gas! What the hell? There is something definitely wrong here.

Bush, McCain, GOP and CLINTON voted to send 4100 troops to there death and for what? That is the real story here!

1. Is Iran stronger or weaker since Bush/McCain’s invasions of Iraq?

2. Has Osama bin Laden been killed or captured since Bush/McCain’s invasion of Iraq?

3. Are we paying more for gas now or before Bush/McCain’s invasion of Iraq?

4. Is our economy better of now or before Bush/McCain’s invasion of Iraq?

5. Is the White Houses creditability better now or before Bush/McCain’s invasion of Iraq?

6. Is the budget deficit higher now or before Bush/McCain’s invasion of Iraq?

7. Is the Middle East more peaceful now or before Bush/McCain’s invasion of Iraq?

8. Do we have more American Solders dead or before Bush/McCain’s invasion of IRAQ?

I love America to much to vote for McCain and the Rethuglicans

RE: Voter June 11th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Nice and slick. Just say the "problem for the Bush administration and the McCain campaign…" Linking them together as only CNN is willing to do. How about acting like journalists instead of radio talk show hosts?

It is a fact that both Bush and McCain have said Obama is irresponsible for wanting to talk to Iran. There is no bias in this from CNN.

well can we finally give obama some credit for once lets see mcain what do you have to say about this one look whos laughing now you old fool!!!

The republicans are clueless and pathetic, this war is one HUGE distraction and it's costing the economy and our taxpayer dollars and our children's future...this is a disgrace, I'm so disgusted and I can't believe there are still so many that are with Mccain, what a waste...what a mess...

Interesting...

So whats this got to do with McCain? Wolf, stop playing Presidential politics. You report, we decide what it means.

You know what Wolf? Who cares!! All I'm gonna say that when I was told "Change" was possible, I believed them..........that's all I'm gonna say.

Okay, so our puppet government in Iraq can kiss the Iranian prez but our government can not negotiate with Iran? What kind of a policy is this Mr. McBush?

HOW CAN ANYONE FORGET BUSH WALKING THROUGH

THE HALLS OF THE SAUDI PALACE, HOLDING HANDS WITH

THE SAUDI KING? ALL THESE BOYS ARE IN IT FOR THE MONEY.

WE ARE BEING SOLD RIGHT DOWN THE DRAIN.

You can not trust Iran and you can not trust Barrack H. Obama.

Now do you see? even the Iraqi's say they don't need us anymore.

Read the writing on the wall It couldn't be more clear. Bring our brothers and sisters home.

Start packing troops.

Here's a True and False quiz for ya'll.
The Iraq War will be a short one. T F
The Iraq War will be an inexpensive one. T F
It will be precise with minimum casualties. T F
It will lead to lower oil prices. T F
WMD's will be found. T F
It will lead to the capture of Saddam and Bin laden. T F
It will destroy the threat of Terrorism. T F
A heavily guarded, costly, guided tour of Iraq by McCain proved it was 'safe' to walk the streets. T F
The Iraq War weakened Elquida and Iran. T F
————————————————–
IT WILL BE a 'catastrophe' for Americans to withdraw. T F
————————————–

If Wolf knew anything about Middle East culture, he'd know that kissing is a natural greeting, much as it is in Europe. To play it off as some lovey-dovey warming up to Iran is foolish. In addition, the meeting was tense and cold, with Malaki warning the Iranians to stay out of Iraqi affairs.

Why are Americans tryng to describe Iran as evil?

1) Because they are developing Nuclear Weapons?
Answer: if it is soo bad to have nuclear how comes US and its allies have it long before Iran ever tried to obtain it

2) Because Iran is helping Iraqis to fight against US?
Answer: What are US soldiers doing in Iraq at the first place. US puts over 200K soldiers fully armed in Iraq it is not bad but if Iran gives a small arm to someone there, it is bad?

Isn't that what Obama wants to do?

and the train just keeps backing up, and running the united states doesn't it. and just think the iraqis and trying to help us in defending their country. let's stay in for another 100 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice and slick. Just say the "problem for the Bush administration and the McCain campaign..." Linking them together as only CNN is willing to do. How about acting like journalists instead of radio talk show hosts?

I'm certainly not a Republican, but this is so tacky that those who are will only be re-enforced. Don't you have any confidence at all that the Democrats can win this thing fair and square???

So the Bush response is:
We won't talk to Iran, and it's irresponsible for Obama to talk to Iran, but by all means, Iraqi officials are SMART to talk to Iran.

This administration has less appeal than hemmoroids.

It's time to get out of Iraq. We are clearly worsening the situation. Obama and Clinton were right!

Duh...of course Iran benefited from the removal of Saddam. I mean what were they thinking? Errr...that's too much of a rhetorical question as they were only thinking about $ for Bush/Cheney constituents – in guaranteed long-term reconstruction projects w/ no oversight.

Now that the Sunni's have been disposed...the Shiites and their Iranian cousins are closer than ever and have much more political influence in the Iraqi government.

EVERYONE THAT CAN READ KNOWS THAT THE WAR IN IRAQ

MADE US WEAKER & IRAN STRONGER. THAT'S A FACT.

THE IRANIANS SPEND PENNIES FOR GAS. WE ARE ON OUR

WAY TO PAY $5.00 A GALLON IN A MONTH. 99% OF WHAT

COMES OUT OF MCMOULD, UNLESS HE HAS A BRAIN GLITCH,

IS A LIE. WE ARE IN BIGGER TROUBLE THAN MOST AMERICANS

CAN EVEN IMAGINE.

"The Democrats, including Barack Obama, make the point that Iranians have in fact been the big winner in..."

HA! And as usual Obama was correct. No, it's not 'the Democrats including Barack Obama', it's been Barack Obama who has been making the point that the Iranians have in fact been the big winner in the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Give the man some credit for once, huh. And Bush has been listening to Obama from a distance, from the sidelines as he did with the attack into the Afghanistan hill and rooted out some of the bad guys there not long ago. Obama has said this is where we need to be, that if there is intelligence that is where we should be, he would go. And Bush listened to him and he went!

OOPS! Gotcha McCain, what are you going to say about Obama wanting to sit down and talk to Iran's leader NOW? Yeah, that's what I thought. Time to watch you squirm, lie and claim that you never said all those things about Obama being naive to want to sit down with our enemies now..you'll look like the senile old fool that you are if you try.

Obama/Sebelius or Webb '08!

So McCain is saying it would be bad for Obama to negotiate directly with Iran and here we have our key Iraqi ally not only negotiating directly, but kissing the guy...

I'm actually speechless.

I am more concerned about Jim Johnson affiliation with Obama and the constant double speak. Lobbyists would not be part of this campaign yet u pick a friend to lobbyist to vet potential veeps. Followers take the cloth off your eyes.

....

Awkward?

Yeah, that's putting it mildly. I guess Malaki's a Nazi appeaser, as well?

Um. HOW'S ABOUT WE GET THE HECK OUT OF THERE???

I am waiting for the day when the Iraq govt. tells the U.S. to get out and get out now!

I'd like to welcome all the Hillary Clinton supporters to the republican party and thank you for coming to your senses and backing the best candidate, John McCain.

Together we can:

1) help reverse Roe v. Wade and make abortion illegal – let's stop the murder of unborn babies!

2) stop gays from getting married – let's get a constitutional amendment to stop gay marriage and let them know they are not normal!

3) keep fighting the good fight in Iraq for as long as it takes – remember 9/11 and what we are fighting for!

4) get ready to invade Iran – we know they are planning to nuke us – let's get them first! McCain will make sure we do!

Good to see democrats finally waking up and becoming more conservative!

Hmmm...this should be interesting!!!

THE CLINTONS HAVE A HIT LIST

EVERYONE WATCH OUT. THEY ARE OUT TO GET EVERYONE WHO DIDN'T VOTE FOR THEM.

MCCAIN IS OLD AND SENILE AND HAS THE BEGINNINGS OF ALTEIMERS.

OH LOOK. A PERFECT REASON AS TO WHY WE NEED TO NUKE AND GO TO WAR WITH IRAN AND START WORLD WAR 3 AND 4

MCSAME

So its OK for Iraqi government officials, Prime Minister, to speak directly with the Iranian President, but not so for the US! Talk about hypocrisy!!!

Its time to tell the Iraqis that American troops are coming home - get your act together.