Each president recites the following oath, in accordance with Article II, Section I of the U.S. Constitution: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

Enough said.

Thank you, Mr. Obama, for bringing sanity to Washington.

McCain, you are really sad. Your whole campain is showing signs of desperation. You are old and you need to go home and sit and rest.
You and Cindy could easily be Barack and Michelle's grand-parents, you are old enough. So just take it easy, you got me feeling sorry for you and I really don't like you!

Wait, are they seriously criticizing the idea that we should follow the Constitution? That it doesn't apply after Sept. 11, and to want basic rights like due process is a "September 10th mindset"?

That's an unbelievably stupid case to make.

Who cares about Fred Thompson. He should just go back to acting which he's not very good at in the first place

And people want this man running the country??

American Dreamer: What positive stories about McCain?? This man is a disaster and so is his campaign…the only thing he does is change his mind and try to smear Obama…

Sen. McCain surely you will make a fine President. America is proud of you.

Together We Can! United We Will!

McCain 08! McCain All The Way!

Fair trial IS what seperates us from terrorists. period.

Positive stories about McCain…are there any? I haven't heard of him really doing ANYTHING lately, except having barbecues, counting the days since Obama's last visit to Iraq (only he knows why that's so important), and trying to figure out how to make friends online. He could have been doing things like helping make sandbags in the midwest, developing ideas for alternative energy production instead of taking the easy way out, and taking steps to improve foreign relations…oh but I guess those tasks are too tedious and presidential for McCain. He really is at a time in his life where he should be taking things slow. Maybe we all misunderstood his mumbling and he really meant to start RETIREMENT not run for PRESIDENT. That would explain so much…

I would normally agree with the terrorist being judge by a millitary tribunal. But being a NYer at the time of each WTC attack, both under Rudy's watch, I have to question the position of the republicans.

First of all, Rudy is a snake.

Second, Obama seems to have faith in the American justice system and I cant argue with that. Seems a bit risky, but that quote from Rudy does sum up the way I feel about it.

Finally, the republicans have used the constitution as toilet paper for the last 8 yrs so I wont be taking any moral lessons from them

"The only to thing to fear is fear in itself"

Person 1: I can't vote for someone who doesn't have national security credentials! This is my life at risk here!

Person 2: I can't vote for someone who doesn't have any experience!

Person 3: This is the future of our country! Everything is at stake!

Person 4: And I defnitely can't vote for someone who doesn't share my values and issues! is unacceptable!

Person 5: Huh, guys??? So, how are we gonna pay our bills then???

People are actually considering voting for McCain? I find this amazing.

Americans cannot afford anymore of the "Republicans experiences"—they have put us in debt 9.3 Trillion dollars .

isnt fred thompson some washed up actor who is totally out of the political loop?

What McCain camp haven't yet realized or knew but refused to acknowledge is the fact that Obama is a consitutional lawyer. I believe he knows what he's talking about when he stated how he planned to handle the terrorists in his regime within the constrainsts of the American constitution . I can't say the same for McCain or for those defending him.

Republican hypocrits? No, say it isn't so! Puh-lease.

Get used to it………….these people are as sharp as a butter knife!

Obama/Nunn in 2008 and beyond!

Fred Thompson should go back to acting. At least that way he could pretend to be someone who's comments actually mean something. ALTHOUGH his acting skills didn't help him stay in the race..I guess he just can't seem to get his roles straight…

Did I read that correctly? The GOP is attacking Obama for wanting to stay within the confines of the SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND?

Facepalm just doesn't quite describe that.

Obama's gonna win this in a landslide…mark my words.

Go McCain
I am one of those dumb white men that want you in office.
I need to have someone with a military background protecting our country.

Go McCain
I am one of those dumb white men that want you in office.
I need to have someone with a military background protecting our country.

UNIONS ARE NOT STUPID. YOU ARE. O.B. HAD THE RACE HANDED TO HIM FROM THE DNC. WHY DONT YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS COME TO REALITY AND STOP HIDING THE TRUTH. ALL O.B'S SMOOTH SPEECHES WONT BE ENOUGH TO WIN IN NOV. WITHOUT HRC ON THE TICKET THERE IS NO WAY. AFTER ALL OF THE HATE FROM HIS SUPPORTERS ,I HOPE SHE REFUSES IF ASKED AND GOES INDEPENDANT. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.

By the way, Rudi Giuliani is smart??? Isn't he the same guy who thought Terrorism was the answer to this election??? And isn't he the same guy who couldn't make up his mind??? No offense to him but the only New Yorker I'll rather listen to is Hillary. I don't listen to someone who believes in fantasies…..unless is myself! LOL!!!

The Supreme Court issued the ruling, not Senator Obama.

there should not be limits of fighting terrorism, just do not go on the level of terrorists.

Why does CNN argued their point of view in front of every article!?

So let me get this straight, McCain wants to prosecute terrorists OUTSIDE the confines of the Constitution?

In other words, McSenile is willing to BREAK THE LAW.

Well, just another in a long line of flip-flops. This time he is admitting he would do a CRIMINAL act to prosecute terrorists. I hope Obama gives a retort that smashes this moron.

Be scared of Obama
He has no background in international welfare or policies.
Stop pushing this man down the Democrats throat.

McCain played the POW card and now the neocon boot licker has to face the fire. Or is that unpatriotic?

this guy is joke to me

So what happened to Abdul Yasin and Osama bin Laden, the masterminds of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing?

puppet. mcbushe

"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."
~Ben Franklin

The republicans are on ALL sides of this issue. Give McCain 5 minutes he will be too.

PEOPLE…we all know that the end is not justification of the means. To accomplish the "end" goal of eating, which we must all do, does not justify the "means" of stealing food. We all want Americans to be free from the threat of terrorist attack, especially in America, but there's a right way to insure that "end" and there's a wrong way. The "means" by which McCain and most republicans suggest going about this comman goal are wrong.

We all know how hardand terrible 9/11 was on our nation, but you can't throw our basic prinicipals out the window because of it. That's what the terrorist's want, America and Americans to break down. Obama's judgement on that issue has been on the money since day one. McCain can't figure out what to do. You show strength by not letting your enemies munipulate your beliefs.

It's too bad when you have someone running for RPesident and arguing that the country needs to take actions outside of the Constitution. I'm not sure that EVEN George W. Bush has gone so far as to say this! He had more tact than that. He just DID it and let people try to decide if it was outside of the Constitution or the Geneva Convetions or whatever. McCain is telling us what he WILL do UPFRONT… violating the Constitution is in his plan!!! Violating the Conventions is in his PLAN! HOW could ANYBODY elect this gymnastic flip-flopper as President????????

We know all know what the republicans are up to. I'm sure that they feel cornered right now. Time for change.

I cannot believe they (repubs) said Obama was "weak" because he wants to follow the contstitution. My God…

So it's a weakness to want to uphold the constitution?

Kelby from Houston – great post. You are exactly right. If what the terrorists want is to destroy our government and cause us to abandon our principles, we are handing it to them. They have already succeeded in causing us to voluntarily toss aside the Constitution. How can we even be having this discussion? How can we consider electing someone for president who supports the current administration in ignoring our foundational principles? I would prefer the Constitutional Law professor determining our policy rather than someone who promotes a total disregard for the principles we will ask him to swear to protect and defend. This is crazy.

I don't get it how else were we suppose to handel them. Hold them captive forever without ever charging with anything?! It isn't as if he would have been found innocent when the evidence is stacked against him. I would expect the Bin Laden would be prosecuted the same way. And what was the reason for Giliani's 2 cents?!

CNN needs a special ticker just to keep track of whatever is McCain's position on something on a given day, or hour.

In all my years, I've never seen a candidate flip-flop as much as McCain; Romney doesn't hold a candle to him and he was bad enough.

Typical. Gotta give Obama researchers some credit. They are hitting these guys back with a quickness. They better remember what they say.

If this McCain nominated Republican campaign is not the worst run one of all time, then in the words of Tommy Lee Jones, "It will have to do until that campaign gets here."

I am a Democrat through and through, but in all honesty I feel sorry for the Republicans, but McCain is not even giving his party a chance to win the election. This is getting just down right sad.

Fred Thompson's character on Law and Order was pretty good about abiding by the Constitution, but I'm surprised he didn't learn a thing or two after being on the show for so long.

All the Republicans are trying to do is pick apart Obama bit by bit because they realize no decent citizen trusts their own party nowadays. So instead of trying to make themselves look better, they point the finger at Obama (and his wife, who I really think would make a great first lady) just because he's actually quite popular. I knew the Republicans were childish, but this has sunk down to pre-school level maturity.

Hey Johnny McCain, the Constitution was made for a reason.

I voted for Bush in 2004, but I'm proud to say I'm throwing my support 150% behind Obama this year.

Remember America; Barack Obama taught Constitutional Law: He will PRESERVE, PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSITITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES SO HELP HIM GOD!

The Supreme Court said Obama was right and McCain was wrong last week.

McCain, Bush and the GOP will PRESERVE, PROTECT AND DEFEND BIG OIL AND THERE PROFITS SO HELP THEM EXXON/MOBIL!

EVEN IF IT MEANS HURTING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, DESTROYING THE ENVIROMENT, AND SUPPORTING TERROIST BY BUYING THERE OIL! THE GOP AND MCWAR/BUSH WILL BE THERE FOR BIG OIL!

Obama 08/12

being a prisoner of war himself, one would think that McCain would want there to be some discorse in regards to prisoners of war we hold. It's isn't fair to hold someone for years on end without them knowing what they are charged of.

And yet PUMA members still support McCain.

And incidentally, PUMA members claim to be supporters of Hillary Clinton, yet they've switched their support to a man who's said of Hillary:

"I was very glad to meet the dummy, named 'Hillary,'" McCain said to laughter after a tour of the school. "Is that the name?" while looking at a nursing school's training mannequin, and made this joke about Hillary's daughter:

“Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because Janet Reno is her father.”

These comments, among many others, are far worse than anything Obama has ever said about Hillary. So even if we ignore the glaring policy differences between McCain and Hillary, there's still no good reason for PUMA folks to throw their support behind McCain.

Talk about wishy washy-One article up this lady is proclaiming "Spouses should be off limits" and next article here this chick is attacking the spouse of the candidate.
Can you say "Hypocritical, Two Faced, Tax Fraud First Lady Speaks Out"?

Obama is very weak on foreign policy and really doesn't have a clue. There is no denying that fact. If you put a mouse up against a lion the lion comes out on top. By the way Obama is not the lion.

I didn't realize that we tourched the Constitution in the flames of 9/11. But Obama is not champion of the Constitution either. His idea of government goes WAY beyond what the Constitution set forth. Our founding fathers stated clearly that our republic could easily be corrupted and fail if the people did not honor it's message. We are right back to where we were when we ran from the tyrants of England, both banking and King. campaignforliberty.com

I really don't get it.

On one side Republicans cling to the Constitution yelling "Give us our rights" and now they suddenly say "Down with the constitution".
Where do they stand when it comes to 'respecting' the constituition?

Remember, in the beginning statements it specifically says: "All men are created equal"…where the heck do they get off thinking they can just toss out foreigners as 'people'…are they truly that dislexic, distorted, anti patriotic and dictator-like mongrels?

Vote no to McCain if you value your rights.
Obama is for me, Patriotism runs through my veins and as a Veteran and Republican, Obama is my President!!

Most Americans see that the brand of leadership Barack Obama represents is what we need NOW. Right now the world is waiting to celebrate the progress America would display by electing Barack Obama as President of the United States.

And not just because of his bi-racial background. His presidency is and will be celebrated because he has displayed the kind of competent leadership, judgement and foresight that will increase our standing in the world and propel us into a period of reconciliation and prosperity that hasn't been seen in a generation.

You know, I thought the fight with Hillary was going to be tough, but whew! These two are going at each other tooth-and-nail, and it's only June!

Obama '08

this goes against the geneva convention completely- this is an example of apathy clear cut, everyone has a right to a fair trial- put you self in the shoes of the person who is accused of being a terrorist when they really aren't – not every middle eastern looking male with a beard is a terrorist. mccain should never be president

I am bored with all these discussions

If people in this country had a brain, and some don't they would realize that the if the abuse of laws guaranteed by the Constitution are not extended to detainees, then they can be taken away from us as citizens as well. The articles of the Geneva Convention dictate our prisoners are to be treated. We are guilty of war crimes because we have not observed these International Laws.

It appears that the Republican party operates under the notion that the US Constitution applies only to US Citizens within US borders. I thought our (the USA's) utopia was that democracy spread throughout the entire world and that the underlying principles of our democracy (expressed via the US Constitution) be adopted world wide. It actually frightens me that anyone would be so bold as to openly express that any part of the constitution be disregarded. This is slippery slope. I'm inclined to say that, for McCain…today it doesn't apply to foreigners and tomorrow it will be citizens, but in fact, this republican administration has already begun attacking our civil liberties. READ THE WRITING ON THE WALL PEOPLE!!!!!

You really are not going to listen to Rudy, are you? What was it Biden said? That's right, his political platform was made up of "a noun, a verb, and 9/11."

Repub. scare tactics. Now that is something we haven't heard before.

What really troubles me is that we're taking an end-justifies-the-means kind of mentality. While on an emotional level, this may seem right or feel right, the danger is that if we can't treat every person from every background and belief the way we expect to treat ourselves at home and for Americans to be treated abroad, then are we’ve compromised our legitimacy as world leaders.

Have we tossed our values out the window? I thought that's what our troops were fighting for – American values, American rights, American beliefs. If we can't abide by our own standards, then who are we to expect others to abide by them?

Since September 11th, there's been a steady movement to an US against them philosophy, and in the long run, its damaging our credibility around the world. I welcome a new approach to our foreign policy. As long as McCain keeps his ties with Bush's former advisors, he is the liar. Bush squandered all of the world unity immediate following 9/11, and McCain will further damage our image when he finishes the Republican plan and takes us into Iran.

Why the fear of the constitution? Our founding fathers wanted a country that respected freedom and the right of Habeus Corpus. Why has our government decided to ignore that…….yet claim to defend it?
Anyway, if we're so sure these detainees are guilty and dangerous, let's stop being the hypocritical, laughing stock of the world and try them in court? Doesn't anybody realize that if our soldiers are ever put in a similar situation somewhere else in the world (Russia, China, India, Pakistan, etc) the United States, our great country will have a more difficult time protecting them of their rights, just because of our stubborness?

Republicans flip-flopping on their stances, Weird! Totally didn't see that coming.

Obama just doesn't have the brains or experience to run this country.

Saddam Hussein was given a Fair Trial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And he has killed more people than Bin Laden

Our constitution and the right of Habeus Corpus is in place to take "emotions and Hate/racism" out of the equation…..people are convicted based on the crime…….

How many idiot surrogates do McCain have? I cannot believe that anyone in their right mind will even vote for this man. It is pretty scary in two ways, one he is running and the amount of people who are voting for him. I guess this is why we are #47 on world literacy. There should be an IQ test given before you can vote.

McBush is an out of touch old man walking around in too many flip-flops as he yells at the clouds. Cindy should denounce, renounce and reject him for the horribly disrespectful things he said to her in a public setting. The public should denounce, renounce and reject him for his impersonation of Bush.

McCain is a tool. He'd rather wipe his rear with out Constitution than abide by its laws within. He's already started blowing his trumpet of fear and scare tactics. RUN FOR THE HILLS!!! Why is it that McCain thinks we can throw away our rules, laws, rights when dealing with terrorists. I, like you all, want to hand the most aggressive punishment possible when dealing with known terrorists. BUT, we must allow due process, and follow the letter of the law, while prosecuting these criminals. Evil begets evil. Stooping to the level of terrorists will only make them stronger. We must remain standing above the fray and hold a moral, ethical, and legal high ground. Obama (a lawyer) has a much better understanding of our constitution than McCain (a soldier). That makes it pretty clear to me who we need as a leader.

Do this Include torture McCain ??? Love how the republicans are above the law… Lets have ANARCHY !!!!!

Jamaal Kansas June 19th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Mcshame and his backers are Liars and it show show much these politicans will say and do to get close to the white house it sickens me this is the Reason Republicans will lose this Year because the are Straight liars.

You are right . Repubs are evil we want war. we want to kill .we should be just taken out of our houses and shot in the streets. we lie cheat and steal and dems are gods that do no wrong.

Are you really that blind.learn to think for your self.

George McCain is really out of touch with the pulse of the American people.

They lie so much they can't even keep track of them. OK we will stop the McWar, McBush, McFlipflop and settle for just plain old John McLie

American Dreamer June 19th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Where are all the positive stories about John McCain?
————————————

If there were any positive stories they would be printed. Frankly all McCain has been doing recently is reacting.

I wonder, if you attach electric diodes to his nipples, could you make him flip flop at the touch of a button?

GULIANI SAID WE HAVE THE LAW AND STATED THAT IT WAS OUR BEST DEFENCE AGAINST TERROR.

To Mr./Ms. Bitter: Are you seriously trying to defend Thompson by stating that he is a lawyer?! Needless to say, I wrote this gyrating with laughter. As for having him as an advisor, thanks but no thanks. He couldn't even formulate policies that would convince his own party to nominate him. And he can't even claim the saving grace of having made a respectable showing. Not electable indeed! If Thompson, Giuliani, and others of their ilk (what Lilliputians they are!) are the foot soldiers McCain intends to trot out against Obama (what a leader he is!), then this battle is over; and Obamamerica has won!

This is just a circus. Silence sometime is better. This attack seems like an attack on one's self.

So is McCain saying we can't fight terrorism and uphold the Constitution at the same time? That's sure what it sounds like he's saying.

McCain 08

This is a story about McCain on the attack against Obama. Right? Is the issue here about who gets to hold the jailer's keys?

Darth Vadik, CA June 19th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

YES

WITHIN THE CONSTITUTION

Like Bill Clinton did to the guys that set off the first twin tower attack in 1993.

They are behind bars, for life

And where is Bin Laden?

I guess outside the constitution DOESN'T WORK

DOES IT CRAZY OLD MAN?

Darth Vadik, CA June 19th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

YES

WITHIN THE CONSTITUTION

Like Bill Clinton did to the guys that set off the first twin tower attack in 1993.

They are behind bars, for life

And where is Bin Laden?

I guess outside the constitution DOESN'T WORK

DOES IT CRAZY OLD MAN?

Bin Laden was behind the 93 attack as well . So i say it didn't work considering that he attacked the same target 8 years later. Bin Laden is still out there. The real Question is why Bill didn't go after him then.

BTW the way you want to do it we would have to disclose info about them that they don't know we have, putting our troops in danger.They are not citizens they are pows.

Did I just read that correctly??? Leading our country "within the constraints of the Constitution" is a weakness???

I know its only a "g****mned piece of paper" to Bush, but OMG! McBush is running for president on that kind of platform?

I originally thought this was going to be a real battle for Obama, mostly due to race. But if this is all he has to fight against, he can go home and start packing for the White House today.

I think it is sadly hilarious that Republicans will attack a candidate for supporting the constitution. The Supreme Court is the deciding factor on constitutional issues. If you don't like the law, then you can try to enact new ones, but don't attack someone that supports following the law.
I guess that also explains the Republicans stance on retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies that illegally spied on us. Laws are meant to protect citizens and non-citizens alike… even from their own government.
They want to accuse Obama of a September 10th mindset for not breaking the law. Attempting to subvert the constituion, however, is an un-American (quite literally) mindset and John McCain, George Bush, and Republicans ought to be ashamed of themselves.

McCain,

Please do not talk about "weakness" as you, yourself was "weak" when it came to having sex with other women when you were still married to your first wife.

So much for being strong.

Obama's plan for battling terrorism is to dazzle the terrorists with one of his prewritten speeches or maybe he can meet with them and they can all sing the Barney Song together…..

Debra from Austin and the like—
While it is certainly agreeable that President Bush has made some questionable judgements –to call him unpatriotic or any other slur shows the back alley you were brought up in—as well as the programs that you need to survive is Gov't based and not your own–
You Dems must have nothing else to do all day because you guys are the ones on these blogs — Are you by the mailbox waiting for a check–

can we just vote tomrrow and get it over with. we know obama is going to win. let's save the 72 year old mcbush the hardship of campaigning and get it over with.

The country is excited and we are talking about Obama as if he's the second coming. But it's more than that, we are excited about taking our country back. Obama is the man to take us in a different direction. We are tired of the same old games, and paying "the man" to keep us safe, when he was the one putting us in harm's way.

Obama 08

I cannot wait to hear Sean Hannity rant about Obama rejecting public funds. Ha!Ha! Obama 08

BTW: Where are all those hateful HRC supporters? They seemed to die down. Or are they out of their Democrat clothing and showing their TRUE Republican side?

Didn't McCain have extras months to prepare his general campaign? It's only June and his campaign is already a hot mess.

My friend, please, save your money, travel around the country like Huckabee did in the end and tell everyone to vote Obama. Okay, I don't want you to take the loss out on Cindy and the kids.

I once read a book on counterrorism – strategy and tactics of the world's greatest counterrorist organizations (The British SAS being the best, according to the book, the Mossad, etc.). The main thing I remember it saying is, if you find them you don't tell him to raise their hands and surrender – you shoot them, and you don't shoot them slightly, you shoot to kill. This is because the terrorists have something up their sleeve, or behind their shirt or somewhere else and they're trained to kill or die. You give them any opportunity, you die.

I don't know why we don't go with the SAS and whoever on that. If they find Bin Laden, shoot him.

McCain is okay, just the right man for the job at this time.

He's a patriot and a good American, but Obama is my choice.

O/08

Watch Cindy McCain's interview with John King and see how many lies she tells. She is so fake. She talks about when her and John dated. Question: Was this when John was still married? She talks about the baby she adopted that John didn't know about until she got off the plane and put her in his arms. She says that John never talked about the war until he wrote a book. Boy do they have a great marriage!

Cindy can make fun of Michelle all she wants to. Everyone can see right through her.

Does anyone who hates America run for president?
Yes.

McCain is giving us old guys a very bad name.

ALLBAMALLTHETIME,
You are an idiot.

Obama is scary.
Why hasn't the media asked why he does't talk about his dad.
Did he throw him under the bus too.
It might be that he is a nonpracticing Muslim..
Don't you think it's about time he mentions his father's religion to the public?

So the republican nominee has no respect for the Constitution and sees it as an unnecessary constraint when you're trying to get things done. No surprise there.

It is surprising how blatantly shameless republicans have become in there complete disregard and disrespect of our Constitution.

Obama and his campaign has proven that he is not cut out to be commander in chief in the Michigan apology a few days ago.

We have laws for a reason, we are America. And anybody who says that we do not need to operate within our constitution should go to Gitmo, let the innocent people we have released to treat them just as we they were treated and see what the hell that means.

John McCain and Fred Thompson offering us their expert opinions on foreign policy – WOW, hey guys stick to WWW 2 issues since neither of you have a clue about the world of TODAY!!

These two bush clones would continue down the failed policies of the past eight years. Perhaps John McGeezer should pick Fred McGeezer as his VP candidate and they can alternate nap times so that the country will have one of them at least groggy (at best) all the time.

To Tired of W, OH –

Ameri-stan!! LOL. Your comment is right on.

So you would think that these republicans would vet their own past statements before they go on talk shows and conference calls to tear down Obama for having the same stance that they had before someone in the McCain camp called them to speak out against Obama's position. We need you Tim Russert. It would be lie Christmas for him.

Republicans are just trying to scare people. First off, if we ever catch Bin Laden, I doubt that it would be alive. Second, habeas corpus only gives him the basic right to say he's innocent and to demand that he's proven guilty. What court in America's going let him walk? This whole arguement is stupid.

There are three things that you can be sure of in life:
Death
Taxes
and Republican double-talk.

Definitely no uncertainty in the McCain camp. Just like Bush, there continues to be no place in McCain’s government for an outdated Constitution.

Speechless – What side are you on????

The real question is how many support illegal measures for terrorists. Seems that's the problem.

What a legal limbo this administration has created. Shameful. People are not accused. Not tried in a court of law. Guilty by suspicion. Catalogued as detainees. And Americans who demand our laws be enforced and the Constitution upheld are characterized as September 10 mindset.

Let's be clear: there is nothing weak about the US, our laws and our Constitution. The only weakness, the September 11 mindset is with those who want to selectively enforce the laws and selectively uphold the Constitution.

Sen. Barack Obama said on Wednesday "the United States must be willing to strike al Qaeda targets inside Pakistan"…….

BOMB BOMB BOMB BOMB Pakistan

I guess that quote from Obama was out of context as well I think he was trying to say we need to go into Pakistan and snuggle with them

Obama=Hypocrite
Obama supporters= Hypocrite

Stop the War Mongering

Maybe McCain is "Bitter" about the Vietnam quagmire he was in….

"within the constraints of the constitution' usually means you call the cops. Is Obama nuts or what?

The republicans are just sad.

OUR Consitution is for the AMERICAN CITIZEN. Foreign terrorist captured on foreign soil, during a war, that dont wear uniforms, don't represent a country and don't follow geneva conventions should NOT be entitled to its protections.

Why the hell would anyone follow geneva conventions and rules of engagement when confronting the US if we treat them all the same?

Obama and Democrats are more than fools. You will most likely have to turn over top secret info to these terrorists and their lawyers so they can defend themselves. Absolutely insane! Obama followers are drinking this kool-aid right down. Thank you….may I have another!

McCain is still suffering from Post Traumatic Disorder he had in Vietnam. He is mentally unfit to lead the country and needs therapy.

He is trying to justify torture on enemies because he was tortured himself and hence has lost rationality.

What he is justifying is the torture of Vietnames. If torture on enemies captured from outside the country is justified, then torture of enemies captured within the country surely is.

What is McCain leading to? Beheading of our soldiers in Iraq?

Where are all the positive stories about John McCain?

Flip Flop…..Flip Flop……McCain keeps this up he's liable to break a hip. Very bad for old folks.

McCain should stop attacking Obama himself and let his campaing do it for him. It has worked wonders for teflon obama.

I'm losing count of how many times I've heard "this is not the position of Barack Obama" after his campaign made a blunder.

Let's not get too excited over the views of Sen. McCain backers. Remember, you're the ones who claim Rev. Wright's views have nothing to do with Sen. Obama.

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

Typical Republican double talk. Say one thing and do another. These are the kinds of snakes we need to keep out of power. If we don't follow our own laws, we'll be sinking down to their levels.

Drill drill drill, bomb bomb bomb. That is what John McCain's slogan should be.

Fred Thompson is a lawyer and has been involved in foreign policy. In fact, he had some of the best ideas on foreign policy out of any candidate this year. None have as realistic approach on any policy as Fred. He may not have been electable, but I'd sure as hell have him as an advisor.

The old man is losing his bearing again the straight talk expressing is losing a wheel. For God sake this guy is a warmongor now he wants to ignore the consistution of the United States just like bush did and make his own this is scary guys, what would happent is the our troops are captured do we want them to be treated unfairly. Mccain is a joke what America needs is set a good example for others to follow be the leader of the world. We can not afford a third term of Bush policy if we want to claim back our respect .

Really screw with us… and then the shirt can come off and blood can fly.????

9/11 wasn't bad enough for you?

This guy mccain or mcshame or mcsame what ever you wanna call him is so confused,how many time we have seen him change positions on issues.

McCain is a flat out liar. What the f%^& happened to the straight talk express. It has been bobbing and weaving on the truth highway for the last month. Obama may be explaining things horridly but at least he is standing on his principles.

Fact: Habeas may be done via the office of the Jag anywhere anytime. All it is verifying that there is substantive evidence in which to hold you. The way the Bush Administration had the congress write the bill, anyone that they picked up or designated as a terrorist could be held with out due process/Habeas.

Like the 100’s of Detainees that were arrested. They were in the country legitimately visiting families but were stuck in Iraq because we cut off all air and land routes as we captured the country. They were held for month and years then just let go with a “Oooops My bad!”

"that New Yorkers won't meet violence with violence, but with a far greater weapon — the law."

Giuliani also told CBS Evening News at the time: "I think it shows you put terrorism on one side, you put our legal system on the other, and our legal system comes out ahead."
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That's exactly what the Supreme Court, and Obama are saying!

It takes real hubris to attack someone holding the exact same position you have held

Mcain is to old to thats why he points fingers at people if he becomes president and messes up he will always point the finger at someone else instead of himself no mcain for president

McCain you REALLY need to get your act together. Maybe you should check out the earlier remarks made by certain people when you plan on using them to help you make a point. I can't say anymore, this article has me laughing to hard….

HOW COULD ANY AMERICAN BE STUPID ENOUGH TO VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN. HE IS A CLONE OF GEORGE BUSH. EVERYTHING THAT HAS HAPPENED DURING GEORGE BUSH'S TERM IN OFFICE WILL BE REPEATED IF McCAIN IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT.
OBAMA IS THE ONLY PERSON THAT CAN SAVE AMERICA.

Sooner or later, Americans will realize that McCain's claim to expertise in the field of national security is just as hollow as anyone else's.

Either candidate would inherit the same military structure, with the same capabilities, the same military advisors & the same American public.

Both would defend America – but only one would start an unnecessary war with Iran. That's the real difference.

WHAT???? Just the other day when the Supreme Court held up a "person's right under our Constitution" the McCain pundits were ATTACKING OBAMA……….. NOW THEY HAVE CHANGED ……AGAIN?

Just because our CONSTITUTION has been trashed during the Bush tenure, does not mean that we continue!

WHAT MAKES OUR NATION GREAT IS OUR CONSTITUTION THAT PROTECTS EVERYONE'S RIGHTS, EVEN THOSE WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS! GOD BLESS OUR NATION!

The Republicans are pulling the same BS they pulled in 2004: "Those crazy liberals can't defend your children. We can. Vote for us." It worked for them against John Kerry, but only barely: he lost Ohio and therefore the Presidency by about 50,000 votes.

It's not going to work again, no, not this time. The Republicans have proved that they have no idea how to keep us safe or fight terrorism. And they will pay for it this Nov.

Following the Constitution is a "weakness" now??? Wow. Wow. Wow. Johnny Mac, you scare me more and more every day.

LOL! Don't these republicans use "the google" (to quote dubya) before they go shooting their mouths off? All they do is contradict themselves.

So, if you look Guiliani's quotes from 1994 taken in a "September 10″ context and compare them with what he's saying today, he's basically saying that it's OK to do things outside of the law as a result of 9/11.

Anyone else think that the terrorists have won? Welcome to Ameri-stan.

I have to say John Mc Cain is much better than his campaign is making him out to be he should just fire them all and start all over again! after he locked up the nomination the GOP moved into his campaign and took over after Obama locked up the nomination he moved the DNC and took over there operation that is what a leader does Mc Cain is being lead by the RNC

"John McCain and the Republican National Committee have issued sharp words for Barack Obama this week after Obama suggested in an interview that the United States can combat terrorism "within the constraints of the Constitution."

He wants to fight terrorists outside the bounds of the Constitution. Explain to me again how he's not a third Bush?

Mcshame and his backers are Liars and it show show much these politicans will say and do to get close to the white house it sickens me this is the Reason Republicans will lose this Year because the are Straight liars.

whatever the costs…as long as we get the outcome we want. Is this how you raise your children? So why is it OK for our leaders? Is this how we want America to be run? Is our legal system so broken that we can't put terrorists on trial, but yet it OK for us?

Cany-Cane is going down….

BTW: I read a vinette on his time at the Hanoi Hilton. Gruesome stuff and I respect your experience and service tot his country. BUT, that's separate and apart from you potentiality as the next president. Sorry, McCane–this job is NOT for you!

Yea, that McCain is such a filp-flopper. First he says he loves America but then says he wants to defend it from terrorists. Which is it, smart guy?

i thought fred thompson starred in is it law & order or CSI? well he should know the concpet of law and trial proceedings

To All My Liberal Friends.

Here is a quote Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States must be willing to strike al Qaeda targets inside Pakistan…….

I am not ready for another 8 years of Bush…….Little Alex is not going to war. Obama is Bush Light how can he even think of attacking in a soverign country. all of you obama supporters need to answer this question…. Like allways why can a Democrat start a war but when a republican does its a bad thing. Clinton in Bosnia saving the people of Kosovo from a dictator just like Iraq

McCain 08

Does this aide think that the Constitution was not upheld after 9/11? If Obama is accused of having a 9/10 mind because he wants to stay within the bounds of the Constitution, what else could the aide mean?

It's that COWBOY mentality that has the U.S in the position we are in…McCain needs to go goggle himself to make sure he isn't flip-flopping before he makes a statement…seems like everything he says can be debunked with video clips!!!

MOST REPUBLICANS IN THIS COUNTRY HAVE A

MORAL CAMPUS, JUST NOT SCUM BAG.

DID MCSLEAZO LIKE IT WHEN HE WAS TORTURED?

YOU WOULD THINK HE WOULD BE THE LAST PERSON

IN THIS GREAT NATION TO AGREE WITH TORTURE AND

NO LEGAL VENUE FOR THOSE CAPTURED. TRUTHFULLY

WE COULD NOT CARE LESS WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR ENEMY.

BUT WE CARE A GREAT DEAL WHO WE BECOME WHILE

DEALING WITH OUR ENEMY. WE ARE WHAT WE DO.

WE NEED TO REMAIN WHO WE ARE AT ALL TIMES.

WE ARE A NATION OF LEGAL & MORAL INTEGRITY.

So McCain truly believes that just because a handful of nut-jobs managed to hurt us seven years ago it's perfectly okay to just pitch the Constitution? That philosophy is far more dangerous to the country than anything the nut-jobs can do to us.

Paranoia isn't a workable foreign policy–it breeds enemies far more effectively than it defends us from them. And it's not a workable domestic policy either–it costs us our freedoms and adds little to our security.

Has anyone ever better defined an opposing candidate with one sentence better than Joe Biden did with Rudy Giuliani?

"All you get is a noun, a verb, and 9/11." Biden may not have won the nomination, but he's got the quote of the primary as far as I'm concerned.

McCain is a confusing individual. I distinctly remember him denouncing the Bush-Cheyney policies w.r.t Gitmo and the use of torture, and that by flouting the Geneva Convention we were put our own troops at risk should they become political prisoners.

wow….new ppoll from Flroida….Obama up by 8 points….see rasmusen poll…generally ranked in the top 3 polling firms. It's for real!!!!!

Its happening!!!!! Bye Bye Mccaine!!

woops….my bad….its Mccaine up by 8! How come CNN doesn't have tat poll plastered all overplace like the "Qunnipiac" ones from yesterday?

I have never seen a more self destructive campaign in all my sixty years. All Obama need do is step aside and watch McCain get bashed….by McCain

You want someone who respects the Constitution? VOTE RON PAUL!!! Forget about these lying, corrupt demopublicans and repucrats!

The party of old men and no ideas..They cant even remember what they said yesterday

Obama suggested in an interview that the United States can combat terrorism "within the constraints of the Constitution."

One McCain adviser said such comments demonstrate Obama’s foreign policy "weakness" and his "September 10th mindset."

SO WE THREW OUT THE CONSITUTION AFTER SEPT 11TH??!!!
IS THAT WHAT YOU ARE TELLING ME?

This is crazy. We trample our constitution because of terrorist?

If that's what the republican party believes, than we have already lost the war on terror

YES

WITHIN THE CONSTITUTION

Like Bill Clinton did to the guys that set off the first twin tower attack in 1993.

They are behind bars, for life

And where is Bin Laden?

I guess outside the constitution DOESN'T WORK

DOES IT CRAZY OLD MAN?

Maybe McCain should stop attacking Obama and decide where he stands on the issues. Right now he is running the typical Republican campaign…U don't need to know what I will do for you, just know what the other guy won't do for you. He is flip flop more than Kerry did, and we still have months to go. I am anxious to see how many more times he changes his mind?

This is a sad state for the country when a candidate is arguing for working outside the legal bounds of the Constitution. A president swears to uphold the document, not to tear it asunder. McCain should be ashamed of himself. Once you bend the law in one case, the law is no longer supreme. It is then at the discretion of a person's opinion. This situation is exactly what the framers did not want.

I forget, is this a "flip" or a "flop"?

What in the world? People have to be insane to know what the hell is going on with Senator McCain. I certainly don't want him trying to run this country. This guy everyone is calling a maverick is pathetic.

Why should others be subject to different laws than we obide by if we so strongly believe in them?

Lead through example, not "do as I say, not as I do"

ps – CAN WE GET TO HEALTHCARE, ECONOMY, SOCIAL SECURITY, OIL, ENERGY, NAFTA, JOBS, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT???? issues that impact us more?

Someone really needs to tell MCain that information today is instantly retreivable – it's not that easy to fool the public any longer. All we have to do now is look it up!

The constitution has always been the law of our land. Why should the BUSH REGIME be allowed to disrespect the founding fathers of our nation.

Has the USA signed the Geneva conventions YES YES YES.
Has Bush authorized torture YES YES YES
Has John McSame flip flopped on this issue does he now give his full support to harsh methods (War crimes) YES YES YES
If US law does not apply to Gitmo then it does not apply to Panama where McSame was Born and he therefore is running for president Illegally. or is a double standard being applied YES YES YES
question if McSame wins the big house on Pennsylvania Ave will it be re-named the McInsane Asylum.

Mcshame is a Flip flopping Warmonger Obama is a better canidate by a long shot America this Election will Prove if you will cut off your own nose Just to spite you Face. Vote your Best Interest. Obama 08 Yes WE CAN

I love when you read the same story on all the news sites you finally get the full story.

How about their support of McCain and Keating 5, adultry committed with lack of compasion. McCain and Guiliani make a great pair, they are two of the same.

Thompson has no more credibility than guiliani does or then mcbush does so who cares what they say?!

More and more of the republican Fear and Smear tactic it will not work this time Mcshame we don't Believe you and We don't like you you are to old and you are a Flip FLopper Barack Obama will wipe the Floor with you when it Becomes November. Obama 08

Mr. "Law and Order"! Doing the back flips and flopping for McSame! Very cute!

McCain keep in touch sir.

How stupid of the republicans to send two flip floppers out as their attack dogs..It just shows they all are flip floppers like mclame.

Well Chris…

Giuliani got his words regarding Obama from Hillary!

So … now what do you say!

McWar is nothing but a war monger and proves that he won't listen!

This is nothing but fear mongering!

This is funny. These flipflopers are in an argument with their own selves from a few years back. I feel bad for their generation…research now takes seconds with Google and their words comeback to bite them immediately. They just dont get it yet but they will as this goes along. I love it!

Sgt. "Okay son go read the terrorists his Miranda rights." PFC, Yes sir, but he is shooting at me" Sgt. "That's all right son, just go talk to him we will back you up."

Welcome to the New American Fighting force. Defending your freedsoms one terrorists at a time.

Semper Fi

Since Guantanamo, there has been one (1) and only one case where the person held at Guantanamo was allowed the ability to question his imprisonment in six (6) years.

The PEOPLE held at Guantanamo are not all terrorists.

The decision by the Supreme Court allows them to question why they have been arrested and detained. It does not mean that they will be set free, but that they will get the ability to weed out those who are legitimate threats from those who might have been wrongly arrested and detained.

They are not allowed the same rights as U.S. citizens in U.S. courts:

1. Hearsay will be allowed in the prosecution of these individuals, where in the States, it is not allowed.

2. Where there is normally a presumption of innocent until proven guilty, here they will be presumed guilty and have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that they are innocent and are not terrorists, enemy combatants or threats to U.S. security.

This decision was legally correct. It also boosts the image of the U.S. when people look to us as a society of justice and fairness.

Seems McCain's idea for off-shore drilling is going to be pushed by Bush. Imagine that. They think alike.

The Republicans and McCain will say ANYTHING…tell any LIE…exaggerate and SPIN they possibly can to try to defame Senator Obama.

SCUM! They are NOTHING BUT SCUM!

The most disheartening realization has got to be that this is just the BEGINNING of the trash we will see from the "Right". It is still a very long time until November. Blehhhh!

mcflipflop and his pandering surrogates

If Guiliani and Thompson were such strong candidates on foreign policy, why didn't they win the GOP nomination?

WE ARE NOT OUR ENEMY.

WE DO NOT WANT TO BECOME OUR ENEMY.

I think McCain should focus on getting his own point of view out. I don't have a clue where he stands on most issues. He is too busy shaking his finger at Obama. I think his campaign so far is not off to a good start.

When will republicans realize that the constitution was created to protect our freedoms? Ignoring it is a BIG mistake.

WOW! I wonder if McCains team is setting him up for failure, the same folks that he is using to come to his rescue are the same folks that disagreed with him just a few months ago. He really should take lessons from Obama's team, hire smart, honest professionals. Go Obama!

Question for McCain and the GOP: Since when does the severity of the crime dictate protection under our own laws? No one wants terrorists on the streets doing what they do best…terrorizing people. Catch them and prosecute them to the full extent of the law. I don't want to start making exceptions to application of the law. First it's for terrorists and then exceptions are made for other people. Pretty soon it's for Americans the government just doesn't like. I'm not trying to go backwards in our legal system. Remember the Civil Rights movement…it included equal protection under the law!

operating within the framework of our constitution is not a sign of weakness. it is a sign of strength. it's called following the rules this country was founded on instead of making your own.

that mccain would actually try to take obama to task for using the constitution as a guideline for government action shows how little he actually understands what's going on.

republicans are so transparent!hahahahaha!blind leading blind in circles.trampling hole ,deeper and deeper.by nov., they'll be in china,stealing OUR money back,from their new country.

Hahahaha! This from the campaign of the man who wasn't aware of all the lobbyists on his staff. I love Thompson's spin on what he *really* meant by due process. The Republicans are such toast this year….

Republicans are flip-flopping all over the place.

Apparently law enforcement failed to apprehend Abdul Yasin and Osama bin Laden, the masterminds of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Republicans Flip Flopping… "This" today means "That" tomorrow

MCSHAME WANTS US TO RESEMBLE OUR ENEMIES,

BY TRASHING OUR CONSTITUTION.

HAVING NO LEGAL OR MORAL INTEGRITY,

WE BECOME OUR ENEMY.

There is no way for the Republicans to be both pro law enforcement and complain about terrorists being allowed to contest their confinement. Either they say they are for rule of law or they are for rule of force. They can't have it both ways. We are a country of laws, and they should be enforced. Fred and Rudy had it correct befored they entered and bowed out of the presidential race.

I think nothing sums up Obama' s position more than that final quote from Giuliani.

McCain is such a hypocrite!

McCain is not only a flip-flopper but also a shameless hypocrite.

McCain is not worthy of being America's leader.

At least the McCain people are talking about issues now instead of tearing apart their opponent's wife.

Is McCain, and others, not aware that many of us don't want this unneeded violence? This is America… we all know we are better, so there is no need to try and flex our muscles. We should be like the really huge guys you see that DON'T wear tight shirts… we have the muscles, we just aren't going to flaunt them for no reason. Really screw with us… and then the shirt can come off and blood can fly.

And here's another thing McCain flip-flopped on.

LOL, I guess they didn't get the taking points from John McCain and George Bush.

Wow. Is McCain really sure he wants to attack someone on the consistency issue?

So..McCain wants to fight terrorism beyond the limitations of our Constitution?? That's a news!!

Ah…who cares what Fred Thompson thinks? Is he supposed to be some big foreign policy expert? Nope, just an actor and failed presidential candidate. Guililiani's attack was a joke too. Who will they send out to attack Obama next…Regis Philbin?

Geez, all these old men screamin' at clouds…it's just downright embarrassing.

WOW. McCain, you are running one of the world's worst campaigns. Laughable at best. Slow on new technology, quick to slander and slease, and not much consistency. I'd think all Obama would have to do is pull out those Bush ads on Kerry, talking about flip-flops. You're SO over.