It is astonishing to notice that americans are dumb enough to believe Obama is muslim just cause his dad was one! Pick a clue he has been an avid church goer for 20 years. America has lost international prestige due to needless wars and Americans have lost respect from other countries due to egocentric leaders vote 4 the visionary vote obama and get educated ignorant fools

I love john McCain but barack Obama is a monkey

Why is this such a problem for some people? Why the hate ? the fact of the matter is he (Obama) has the experience of living in another country and visiting some countries in Africa already. GWB NEVER stepped foot in another country (except on family vacation) until well after he was President. So what gives here? If you don't like Obama then that is fine- don't vote for him. But why does EVERYTHING the man does, every word he says, Heck every word anybody else says(that he just happens to know has to be scrutinized and raked over the friggin coals so thoroughly? Can someone answer this intelligently and without insults and cheap talking points? He is trying to do the right thing in this instance and it is a good move. Heck McCain has made several BS trips to further his war agenda.

To STAN:
A senator can't just go into a hostile country and negotiate on behalf of the entire country. That would be completely over stepping his role, that is the job of the President and Secretary of State.
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Having experience as a POW makes you brave, courageous etc. However, it has absolutely nothing to do with knowing how to lead a country, how to conduct foreign policy or having good judgement. ("Bomb Iran, Bomb bomb Iran" is not good judgement.)

Who is defining "foreign policy experience" anyway? Obama is the chairman of a Senate Sub-Committee on Foreign Relations. During his time in Congress McCain has served exclusively on committees dealing with internal affairs. Once again, being a POW or serving in the military does not qualify somebody to automatically have "foreign policy experience."

Not to mention McCain does not even understand the decisions of the Supreme Court he hopes to fill with politically motivated judges. In response to their decision regarding the DC Hand-gun ban he said "I'm glad they ruled in favor of the 2nd Amendment." They simply interpreted it, they did not rule for or against it. Just because he holds a certain position on how to interpret a part of the Constitution, it does not mean that ruling the opposite way would have been "against" the Constitution as he implies. He also seems to think that Habeas Corpus is a political issue, when in fact it is a fundamental Constitutional right.

And to anyone who is scared of so-called "big government" taking their money, maybe you should pay attention to where all of your tax dollars go in our current "small, libertarian, conservative, (insert buzz word here) government." To Wall Street investment firms who are screwed because they went overboard on sub-prime loans and other bad investments. To defense companies who make billions from no-bid contracts. You're so worried about welfare and preserving a Reaganesque supply side economy, but as Social Security and Medicare continue to come under fire, what about corporate welfare? Where is the free market when our largest corporations wan welfare instead of tax cuts? Why is the only welfare that is a problem the welfare that goes to the richest people in the country?

Obama '08, Change

I feel the desperation of the Republicans and it makes me so happy.

Obama is going to raise all our taxes, he has no foreign experience, he's an appeaser, he's muslim, he's scary, I don't trust him, he's too black, he's acting too white, he doesn't wear a flag pin, he treated Hillary bad, he didn't stick up for Bill when Bill tried to invoke race into the election, he bought the election, he rigged the election, he's sexist, he's elite.

Come on people. If this is all the total and complete lies and nonsense you've got I see why your so desperate.

btw, I think Knoxville, or Brian from Knoxville, or Angus, or whatever he chooses to pose as today is really Karl Rove with too much time on his hands ………hehehehehehehehehehehehe

I know it's hard to stick of for Bush and McBush but you're gonna have to do alot better than that.

Willy, here you are again - talking about stuff you know nothing about!.
So who you are going to vote for? McNasty ?

J. C. - please do research before you vote for McCain. While he was laying in the bed when he was captured he was asking for his wife. The same wife he was married to when he was having an affair with the rich one he married when he divorced his wife after a bad car reck. No integrity but he does have a hot temper. His speeches are like being at a funeral. We must have someone that works on health care, lowing gas prices, creating job and works on the housing issues. Barack Obama is that person.

hope he can opens his eyes and see that our heroes r winning the war in iraq and let then finish the job.

PS :if pull the troops out whit out winning the war it will be the obama presidential failure. and not Busch's if obama gets elected

butt bean a Latino i cannot foreseen voting for obama not knowing anything about hes policies or anything that he has done.

In Britain, we can't wait to welcome Obama.

This guy has got a realistic view of the world. We feel strongly that our friendship with America will be enormously enhanced with him as the US president.

Just wait and see how he will be welcomed every where he goes in Europe.

GREAT….. I'm sure MOST of the people in Iraq want us OUT of their country, so they can run their OWN country…… so let's get OUT. We have been training them for 6 years, they KNOW what to do NOW!!!!
Obama/Biden08

Hi Scott L,
It is true, Obama wants to raise taxes. The Bush administration lowered taxes. But when a government fights a war, or does pretty much anything for the "common good" it has to pay for it. The Bush admin has paid for it by lowering taxes, and printing money in the form of higher inflation. Think about why gas prices are about 4 to 5 times higher since 2000. The way I figure, with a Democrat you pay in the form of higher taxes, with a Republican you pay in the form of higher inflation. My personal view is that higher taxes are better than higher inflation.

People need to calm down he will visit iraq but he does not have to say it out loud when mccain goes to iraq nobody knows till he is there even a sitting president can't go he has to do it hiding so chill out Obama haters just watch how he will be recieved in the other countries the the countries will be on holiday cause Obama is visting just watch your TV and fill yourself with more hate .

This is for Knoxvill, HATE ON! You speak the words of your father, and all he speaks is lies. Knoxville, YOU WILL RECEIVE A BLACK President in January 2009, whether YOU or others Like YOU, LIKE OR NOT!. Get over it. The Likes of YOU are not worthy to Unloose Senator Barack Obama's Shoes! HATE will eat you alive. As a matter of fact, IT ALREADY IS! DOPE!

Middle East, eh? Going to visit the "Old Country" so to speak.

Good Idea Mr.president,I know you are qualified to be president but it is only in America that a presidential candidate is subjected to all this.I am a white girl 21 years old and wonder how long it will take for my dear white brothers and sisters to get to know that what America needs is somebody who will help you with activities of daily living irrespective of his/her color or what is in one's ipod.Somethings are personal.Grow up guys.

That is great that he comes to Germany!!!!

This guy from Wisconsin has guts to call John McCain.. Mcwar. Stop this nonsense. You do not know what the war is for. War is a serious matter. Tell Obama to go to Iraq. He is now going because John McCain asked him to do so. Get a life.

Willy above says Obama will tax everyone to give money to the poor. Sorry Willy, you are ignorant or lying. Obama will actually lower taxes for anyone that makes less than two hundred thousand dollars.

Obama shows his lack of understanding on how to successfully run a country and one whose culture is entirely different from him as a muslim and indiviual. The regular folks like me could teach hima thing or two. My advise to McCain is to work the youth "Wise up" campaign. Bobby Jindal is crucial here. EVen if he is to appear via satellite. This will "rock the vote" while McCain deals with foreign policy. If Obama's sister, a Ph.D in cultural anthropology is moving the culture movement within the young people why not give Obama a challenge by Bobby Jindal's youth as governor.

He can't. Because when he does the new Iraqi leadership is going to tell him,

"Thanks a lot for nothing, we have safety for our women and children and you are such a pansy Obambi (HAHAHA), spineless, heartless weak little man that you would leave us to be slaughtered. We are almost ready to defend ourselves and secure our future and secure a supply of free-market oil but you are willing to throw all of this progress down the toilet, just to gain power, thanks a lot you evil heartless gutless wussy of a half man. You don't even care that we are so close to success. You must really hate us that bad. And just what sect of Muslim are you anyway? You must be Sunni that is why you want us to be destroyed. Your name is Hussein just like the dictator that killed our people. He was Sunni too. That is why you want to see us fail. We are now living in peace but you want to ruin all that. We HATE you, get out of our country and never come again. You are not welcome here".

Good, more exposure gives voters more chances to examine both candidates in various venues, at home and abroad, which is related to the job they are running for. This will allow for more informed choice and there's nothing wrong with that at all.

Obama could ask Britain, Germany and France what they think of McCain's "plan" to boot Russia, and bar China from the G8!?
Would the other member States have any say in this? (Canada, Japan, Italy)
Y'all (McCain supporters) might think it's 'unpatriotic' or 'something' to consult with Allies, but will please STOP wearing Canadian flags when travelling abroad!?
McCain crashed 2 jets, jumped over more qualified candidate into flight school, and promoted to Captain because he was born into an 'elite' military family. His only military decision making was what music to play when releasing bombs from 10,000 feet.
Wikipedia his great senate record. It will only take a few moments.
Check his flip flop record on the King holiday.
Notice Obama and he cosponsored a Bill on green house gases.
His stance on Russia and China and the G8 makes him internationally dangerous and isolationist!
He will run your country the way he flew trainer jets, Crash and Crasher.

Knoxville,

How is it that you have so much venom in you to say the things you've said about Obama. Criticizm is one thing, spewing hatred…wow, that was completely over the line. So in rebuttal to your short-sighted comments.

1. Calling his supporter's "cult followers" is very offensive. There are over 18 million people across this great country of ours that would fall into that category. Your friends, your neighbors. Well…perhaps they're not friends or neighbors of yours. They're ACTUALLY educated, insightful, and and fair minded people. People that are sucessful and don't reside in the same trailor park you do.

2. Obama wasn't given the nomination. HE WENT OUT AND TOOK IT FROM THE ESTABLISHED CANDIDATE. He out worked, out thought, and out fundraised Clinton. Clinton statred the race with all of the name recognition, money, donors, party establishment, and over 200 super delegates. Clinton had all of the advantages, and she was just beaten. Plain and simple. No conspiracy, just simple numbers. The rules were to obtain a specified number of DELEGATES to win the nomination. Not big states, blue states, red states, popular vote or any other measure. DELEGATES. He won the most by working harded and smarter.

3. Calling Obama a false prophet? Where is that comming from? No one named him any kind of religious leader. The haters like yourself just don't like him for WHATEVER reason, so you need to try to make him out to something he isn't just to scare people.

4. I will concede that Obama doesn't have the most extensive forign policy experience, but he has the right experience. Not like McCain that believes in doing things the same way they've been done for years, bullying and saber rattleing and expecting other countries to "fall in line". It hasn't worked to this point, what will change to make it work now? Nor has Obama fabricated his experience such as sniper fire, or negotiating peace in Bosnia or Ireland.

So, if you don't like Obama and won't vote for him, just say it. Don't make things up or make excuses. Pull your head out of your rear, enroll in night school, community college, trade school or the Army. Put up, shut up, or go get a gun and shoot yourself, cause you aren't doing anyone any good,… including yourself.

Next Rock Star in the making !!…BARACK THE VOTE

What about Japan? They have been very supportive of you.

Enjoy the Vacation. I hear the Riviera is nice this time of year. Went last year and enjoyed Italy and Spain. The Brits were great too, but I can't say the same for the French.

Obama is just going over there so he can avoid having debates and Town Hall meetings. What happened to "I'll debate John McCain any time any place any where?" All rhetoric and no substance. The media needs to hold Obama to his word.

NObama is an idiot. I can't wait for him to lose so all of you nobamanots will go away!!!!

Maybe you can convince our European allies to help with the War Against Radical Islam. Also ask, France and Germany to pay for their own defense., so we can bring home our boys from those countries and use our resources to defeat the real Enemy.

So?

This hard core Liberal leaves me cold. The very last thing America needs is this arrogant, pompous, devious, obfuscating, power-hungry guy with no moral center in the White House.

He will do or say anything to win, and he will use any combination of fuzzy words to influence the mainstream Americans he thinks are stupid enough to be fooled.

A vote for this guy is a vote for the backward and downward spiral of America!

Does anyone realize Obama's failures right
here at home?

He helped the slumlords in Chicago more than he helped
the poor tenants themselves.

So?

This hard core Liberal leaves me cold. The very last thing America needs is this arrogant, pompous, devious, obfuscating, power-hungry guy with no moral center in the White House.

He will do or say anything to win, and he will use use any combination of fuzzy words to influence the mainstream Americans he thinks are stupid enough to be fooled.

A vote for this guy is a vote for the backward and downward spiral of America!

A crash course–a photo opportunity–and nothing more.

How about a DEBATE right here in the United States?

Just show boating,THAT'S ALL.

It is the best time for Sen.Obama to introduce himself to the allies!

In Europe he is considered already our next president ! In my recent trip (Italy and Germany) that's all people talk about that they are very happy that finally USA is going to have an intelligent and competent president : BARACK OBAMA !!! God bless USA !!!

He's taking a vacation to Iraq? I hope he remember's to take his swimsuit and beach umbrella….

guys he is going to give a lesson to the GOP, Bush Chaney and their protege McCain on how diplomacy should be done. i agree though Africa should be a target zone for him as well

we will come u obama,,,europe loves u!!!

Gee…it's about time!

The only reason he's going is because of all of the flack he has taken for not visiting Iraq since 2006. Just like his wearing the flag pin, he only changes when the polls dictate he change.

Obama = Jimmy Carter

McCain '08!

K-THAT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT. AS BRILLIANT & WELL

EDUCATED, AS OUR FUTURE PRESIDENT IS, HE DOESN'T

ACTUALLY KNOW, WHERE WE ARE KEEPING

THOSE OTHER EXTRA SEVEN STATES!

K- IS A GREAT EXAMPLE FOR

NATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDING, STANDARD & POLICY.

The whole planet HATES us. I hope our next president can bring some of the respect back to the United States….

We don't need war, we need peace and respect that we deserve for all that we have done for the world.

Thank you senator Obama.

He is NOT president yet, and he has no right negotiating with other countries until he is. That's for the current administration to do, no matter how much you might disagree with their policies. If we have every senator on a power trip go visit foreign countries and make their own deals we'll soon have the biggest international pandemonium on our hands!

Does he even know where these places are?

Hopefully he'll stay over there.

Scott - how many folks do you know that make over $200 K that would pay more in taxes?

My friends make about 1/10th of that, and would love a tax reduction. Bush has been for padding wealthy pockets long enough.

TIME FOR A CHANGE

Heh heh. Obama tries to get some feel for present US-world relations by visiting some countries, and we see people finding fault in that…by not visiting Africa, or how he should remain on US soli campaigning, or how one visit doen't bolster knowledge of international affairs. Of course Bush hadn't stepped on foreign soil before he became president. C'mon, folks, cut Obama a little slack. At least you won't hear him calling his wife the C-word, he won't be throlwing the F-bomb at his colleagues, and he will never be singing "bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran."

IT'S A LONG, LONG WAY TO TIPPERARY. THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE IS EVEN LONGER AND IS FRAUGHT WITH
UNKNOWN OBSTACLES. SOME OF WHICH ARE RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE AND YOU CAN EASILY MISS THEM.
A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MAY HAVE A BIG LEAD IN THE POLLS
BUT WHEN THE REALITY AMONG THE VOTERS SETS IN RIGHT UP TO THE VOTING BOOTH. SUDDENLY ALL THINGS CHANGE.
NEITHER McCAIN OR OBAMA REALLY HAS THE EDGE AT THIS TIME.. THE REAL BATTLES HAVE NOT YET BEGAN . AMERICA IS ANXIOUS TO KNOW THE VP RUNNING MATES OF EACH CANDIDATE. WE ARE AMONG THEM.

Mc. please pull out your campain and if you have left money could you give for Hillery? and then get rest and watch how change is all about.

Finally somebody showed him on the map where these places are…

I would rather have Obama working for peace then McWar killing Americans in a false war!

Good idea, but be careful.

Yes, the Right time for the right change!

With the high rate of anti American sentiments in the world especially the arab world I doubt if mcWAR could have survived after being shot down over Iraq.
If experience is the best teacher as they say in English he should be the forerunner against the American war machine.
With due respect to the Senator I think it's time for him to concede defeat and quit the presidential race to save his time and money.

hi obama one off the best politishn

Please come to Wiesbaden Army Airfield!!! We love you Obama <3 <3 <3

Well, he will put in an appearance, but he certainly can not learn what he needs to know to govern this country in one trip. He should have taken many trips by this time. Will he be another Clinton - use the military as a photo op to march the troops across the White House lawn? That's always good publicity.

The R slime machine is back. Obama is going to take our hard earned money and give it to lazy people.

We are not that dumb. How do you suppose we fund the war? Paying for our failing infrastructure?

Don't say tax cuts. That does not work anymore. The elites just pocket the additional monies. Why do you think the divide in this country between the haves and the have nots is widening at an alarming rate? We are in desperate need of money as a country. We have incredible debt, and incredible deficit and reducing taxes for the wealthy is not the answer.

Just lay down and evaluate his experience and ability to handle foreign relations after the landslide upcoming november.
He doesn't need any trip to "beef up his foreign policy credentials" because he A God's born leader.

Obama'08

Good idea. He should have an unconditional chat with Obama Bin Ladin.

Finally a leader to demonstrate leadership and diplomacy.. Thanks Barack… be safe…

Correction: Obama's tax cuts are taking "an" innovative bottom-up approach.

Well come to the rest of the world Obama. You will see and hear how we are so distressed with America this days. Its no longer the America we used to respect instead it is a war mongering country. You will realize how many of us want different American policy. War is never a solution but a fire stalker. You can only ensure the American safety by talking to the rest of the world. Ever wondered why Russia, China, Japan,France Germany and many other nations are not so paranoid about the safety of their citizens its because they learned the art of talking/diplomacy long ago.

Bring the world together with us….finally. Obama '08!

Scott L & Willy,

Please research Obama's tax cut plan to clear up any misperceptions. First of all, Obama will cut taxes for middle-to-low-income Americans, no capital gains on small businesses, and no taxes on senior citizens living on Social Security under $50,000. In case you were not aware, individuals making over $200K-$250K are in the wealthiest 1-2% income levels. That is not what many Americans would consider "a lot" of families in proportion to rest of us trying to make ends meet in a struggling economy.

Obama's tax cuts are taking a innovative bottom-up approach, as we have unfortunately seen the shortcomings of trickle-down economics today with the Bush tax plan for the wealthy that McCain has adopted.

Regarding the article, Godspeed Obama during his travels. I am confident he will represent America well.

Si se puede

He will be welcome in France where 74% of the people support him and the rest of Europe. End of Bush era !!!

Thanks David for taking care of JB.

He better take Michelle.

Frieda apparently you are very stupid. This is not a trip to Frieda's playhouse, Disney, Mexico, Canada, or Columbia. This is to a war zone. You would have to be a DONKEY to NOT "beef up his foreign policy credentials with voters". Especially with a voter like you…

I know that Osoma Barack wants to penalize motivated people and encourage lazy people. How great Mr Osama's ideas on tax?

Big deal McCain has done this trip 3 times over already and so has Hillary.

What a joke publicity joke. The Chairman of Afghanistan committee as yet to visit that country or call a hearing about the real war. What a disgrace and this is the leader Obama supporters are forcing on us REAL Democrats. Obama is pathetic and I will never vote for him. No drama, no to Obama.

saga for Obama June 28th, 2008 10:45 am ET

McCain=lobby group and special interest groups but NOT the American people

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"Obama says “I do not take money from oil companies” but forgot to say that McCain does not either. Look up the Facts!!! Obama also forgot to say that 2 of his bundlers are top executives at oil companies that give $50,000 and $100,000 to him. That is a fact and you can even see that listed on his own website."

"Two of Obama's fundraisers are Robert Cavnar, the chairman and chief executive of Houston-based Mission Resources Corp., and George Kaiser, the president and CEO of Tulsa-based Kaiser-Francis Oil Co."

Sen. Obama please keep traval plans secret. for security reason's.

I'm sure Obama will be well received by our allies who also agree with Obama to stop the war in Iraq which has caused our national approval ratings to be so low. I don't see the importance of Obama visiting the Middle East if it's just for John McCain to use it for a political point as he does. It totally disgust me for McCain to talk about progress when American soldiers are still dying and he does nothing to support veterans.

It amazes me at the frequency with which unqualified people discuss the subject of Education. To accuse one of being "uneducated" based soley on one's opinion would, I think, indicate the accuser may suffer from the same condition!

THAT WILL BE PROOF TO THE ENTIRE WORLD

THAT MOST OF US PRACTICE WHAT WE PREACH.

WE COULD NOT ASK OR IMAGINE BETTER REPRESENTATION.

The world loves Obama. He has fans all over the world waiting for him to be President, and leader of the free world.

You people are so lucky to have a leader like him.

Stan,

First get a clue then we will take your posts for real. While you are at it don´t forget a spell-checker.

Just want the Senator to be careful and well. Praying for a safe trip there and back…

SHARES IN THE UNITED STATES WILL GO UP

THE VERY NEXT MORNING. I'LL BET YOU MY

TEACHER'S SALARY, HE WON'T SAY ANYTHING

DEROGATORY ABOUT ANY AMERICAN, & HE WILL

BE PROOF POSITIVE THAT OUR UNIVERSITIES

DO TEACH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & SOME

GRADUATES OF SUCH UNIVERSITIES, ACTUALLY LEARN IT.

JB YOU ARE AN IDIOT.

what a treat him going to a now peaceful country thanks to our troops that he intends to destroy. i hope the arabs keep him.

Ohhh yeah, this is BIG!! Good job…

Obama doesn't need security in Iraq and Afghanistan because Al Queda is one of his supporters.

"beef up his foreign policy credentials "…
with one trip? holly cow, how stupid he thinks we are?

How stupid we are to think John McCain will be anything more than four years of hell!

To JB- There you go. One more reason not to support Obama and his rude,snide and out of touch supporters. Just when we Hillary supporters think about maybe voting for Obama some nitwit like this reminds us just how snobbish and beyond contempt his crowd can be. Go ahead and fault the only Democrate to win the Pres.TWICE you pinhead. It is because of people like you who would rather put up a feel good super liberal(like we have not tried that before and lost) rather than a real viable candidate like Hillary-that is why some of us life long democrates will never vote for Obama. Hillary is doing what she has to do to maintain her position in the party…Why she would want to is beyound me after the old lions of the party treated her like dirt. We however do not have to support that Dnc has they try to ram Obama down our throats. He would never have won if the party heads had not switched and thrown their support to him. He is proving every day with his flip flopping fandago that is just another slick "Chicago Pol" who will do and say anything to get elected. Throw the Rev Wright under the bus right there with his old grandmother and his pledge to use public money and you begin to see just how much of a liar he is. So go ahead and trash Bill Clinton. He and Hillary will be there when the party comes crawling back to them to save it once again from becoming just a mouthpiece for the unpatriotic super liberals that destroyed it the first time. At least PUMA has some integrity something Obama has not yet managed to steal.

Mr. Obama is a great leader and he will make a great President!!!

Willy, With all due respect Obamas economics plan is nearly the same as Hillerys. Ignorance is not bliss…………

Jb is right. It has nothing to do with Jimmy Carter (decline) or Bill Clinton (progress), It is their luck, as to how the economy turned in their favour.

I believe Obama would be a better US representative OF the US than his Republic counterpart.

The rest of the world leaders respect Obama and the fact that he's willing to have diplomacy first rather than the old warmonger chant of bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb

We need to get away from the rootin' shootin' reputation we have. I'm ashamed of Bush, and I'm starting to be ashamed of McBoring.

Hey, Bill was a good president.

Is this comment relevant? One by-product of the dot-com boom I can live without is the irrational rambling of anonymous nut jobs (right wing or otherwise) who have zero command over their own written language, not to mention a grasp on reality.

As an Obama Supporter, I request JB take a step back and see how wonderful the 90's panned out. You called Bill a scumbag. That's over the top. When will you view yourself in the mirror, remember all the trash you committed to any and everyone; then give yourself an appropriate label? Think about it.

This is great, this way Obama will have his cabinet in place and they will be working , so on Jan 21, Members of his cabinet will be able to report to the American people on Day One.

We in Europe welcome Sen Obama with open arms and a sense of relief that such an outstanding politial figure would visit us. If Europeans could vote Obama would receive over 85% mindestens. On the issues of Foreign policy, Climate Change, Health Care, Iraq, etc , Obama is the more astute and effective President!

He is a very great man.

Germany says Obama 08!!!

Hope he takes somebody along with him that has a map. Surely the military won't be flying him all around wasting our tax payer money.

"National Security", has been fine, since 9/11, so far……………………………..My,only "major concern" is………………… after 1/20/2009 and beyond…………………….Can, the DemocRATS, handle that? We will see!……………Probably!

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA on foreign policy…! That's scary…!!!!!!!!!!!!!…

I'm joyful that Barack Obama plans to visit Germany. Hopefully he'll deliver a speech. I'd be there - for sure.

Go Barack, go!

Michael (Munich/Germany)

I've been waiting on him to start flying over some large bodies of water to interact with other nations.

Bill Clinton lied to the American people "I did not have sex with that woman" No Clinton for VP, WH no place for Clintons.When they left the WH ALLOT of people had a LOW opinion of the Clintons, not just the Rupubs. Hillary does nothing for Obama & polls show he does not need her. If she were to run for Pres in in 12 or 16, Repubs would use all the old baggage plus new baggage & she would not be electable. Obama will have a chance to talk to these countries & get first hand info so it's going to be a good thing.

OBAMA IS ABSOLUTELY DISASTER FOR THE COUNTRY.
WE'RE DOOMED…

I think he is forced to do this becuase of McCain's globetrotting. So best get it over with in the summer.

Romney the best one and we blow it…not Thats slick willie the founder NAFTA .
WON because sold LIES HEALTCARE and do it again,people lost memory

I agree with J .B . BILL CLINTON is a spoiled Two year old, who should embrace Barack Obama, instead of dissing him.

Yes, I agree with JB. Ten year olds today ONLY have oral sex because they think Bill Clinton is so cool. He's highly influential with that age group. Hannah Montana WISHES she could get the press he gets.

As for Obama, I have to admit that I like the idea of a president that LISTENS. It's a skill that's been lacking for quite some time.

The war in Iraq is going so well, might as well go visit the Green Zone to get an accurate perspective. Funny what you can see in 2 square miles. Watch out for the mortars. I wouldn't be in such a hurry to visit Afghanistan (where the real war on terror is going on), we don't control anything over there. Succeeding, eh? What a joke, a tragic joke.

I think its great that Sen.Obama go to Iraq now. He has clinched the nomination and its time for him to go see whats going on over there so he can discuss a stragety for withdrawal with the leaders on the ground.

DO You Mr. Bama plan to borrow Air Force One for G.W. as a Trial Run? Its like buying a New Car.
However, You could have Access to Air Force Two. It is believed Laura, and or Dick Cheney may be finished with IT!

You go Barack!!! Take Hillary with you as your VP choice!!!! And I did not support her during the primaries but after yesterday the two of you could set the world on fire!!!! Such energy!!! AND we the American people need a real shot in the arm right and a lot of HOPE!!!! Unity was great!!! I'm a 64 year old white republican women from AZ and would NEVER think of voting for McCain. He is no good for AZ and will be NO good for the US!! He's just toooo old!!!!! We reach an age when we turn life over to our children. This was God's plan and somehow McCain can't quite get that through his head. He needs a nap most of the time!!!! Barack will bring such pride back to Americans and the world will love us again!!!! God bless you Barack!!!

If Obama does not put Hillary on the ticket, all the trips in the world will not gt him elected. Obama needs to focus on things here in our country first and then look to other countries.

Obama will not beat McCain in November unless he adds Hillary to the ticket as his VP.

Obama/Clinton 2008

i think its great he should go hes so respected and very much liked in other countries and besides he better start going now he will be doing much of that as potus!!!!

JB, I really don't think you have any education so just be quiet. Clinton is one of the best president in history.

they wont like obama during his visit.

Start in 1998, Bill clinton's time has been hurt the USA economy, It has been affected economy wayy before 9/11 hurts American… Thanks to Bush to make things dont down after 9/11… it's isnt easy. But we should blamed Clinton's time that they do nothing with many USA company moved to oversea for CHEAPEST labor…. unfair!

GO OBAMA GO!!!!

This man is a super star….

He is gonna (and already is) kick McBush into the dirt Hee Hee Hee

btw…So, McBush thinks Carter was a lousy president? Let's see, Carter was a president in the last century…like 1976-1980? That was like almost 30 years ago….So, who gives a sh-t ?
What does he think about Bushy poo??? talk about a lousy president.
AND
personally I think McBush is a lousy wanna be president…Let's keep it that way

Obama 2008 2012

We love you presient Obama
You are America's Savior

Ken

With any luck at all one of those countries will adopt Obama as their saviour !

@ JB

you shud be ashamed off yourself fo call Bill a scumbag and this is coming from an Obama supporter.

Obama 08

Naughty, Naughty, be nice to Bill?

Thank you, JB. You're clearly a man or woman who thinks outside of the shrill, dogmatic, ill mannered tent under which most democrats sit while they shout their silly slogans and engage in inarticulate screeds against Bush, Cheney, McCain and conservatism in general.

Wise move, Obama.

I am an undecided voter between Obama and McCain, but I am not one of the overrated 18 millions Hillary's supporters.

This means I will feel comfortable having either Obama or McCain as my next president. However, their VP choice and some issues will be the critical points for me to make a choice in November.

I welcome the news that Obama will start visiting foreign countries. This will be his opportunity to show us how good he can be in foreign affairs. No matter how Hillary sugar-coated her foreign experience, Obama's experience living overseas will be valuable and so is McCain's living abroad experience while his father was stationed around the world. It often takes one to stand on the peripheral of our nation to look in to see how we should fix our country. They would know better how other countries perceive us. That's a realistic advantage of both gentlemen.

Good move, Obama. That's definitely going to help.

And JB,

Try debating an issue like that where it actually applies to the article. You're just making yourself look like a child by posting a cheap shot like that to an article that says nothing about it.

Chill out. Be civil.

Why is Obama making this trip overseas? Surely he doesn't think that he needs any more international experience, seeing how he thinks that living in a few exotic places as a child gives him more experience that Clinton and McCain combined. And surely he doesn't think that prancing around the world under such heavy security has anything to do with foreign leaders having anything to learn from him.
That leaves what? Why is he making this trip overseas?
So, let's see…
Oh! Wait a second. Of course!
Obama wants photo ops so he can feed something new to his cult followers here at home.
Axelrod is trying to put a nice ribbon on this freshly minted nominee who was selected by the failed leaders of the Democratic Party, this weasel who sleazed off with a nomination that he did not earn and does not deserved with nothing more than a carefully marketed image.
Sorry, Axelrod. You can't fake foreign policy credentials for BO with a few photo ops. This trip will only highlight the labels of elitist snob that the Republicans are doing such a great job of sticking on your false prophet.
Please make this stop.
HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT '08

he can not visits states, as the head of the state himself
this is going to be another story lke the seal,
anyway most of the european politicians are on vacations

Maybe after he gets done with that trip he can start visiting all 57 states in the US!

Agreed. Bill Clinton dealt an additional blow to the dignity his wife showed sticking by him after his affairs. He ruined her run for presidency with his outburst. Not only did she "stand by her man" all those years he basically laughed at her with affairs, but she had to endure the negativity he brought to her campaign. To see Hillary Clinton together with Obama these past days has showed me what a strong and smart woman she is. Hillary, dump Bill, join Obama and we'll be voting you in 8 years from now.

(Wow! Looks like JB has a problem, poor guy.) A couple of trips abroad are not going to round out Obama's foreign affairs or national security credentials. Remember, he thought he understood foreign relations because he lived overseas for 3 years when he was a child. You gain foreign relations experience and understanding through years of hard work and dedicating yourself to it. The best Obama will get from this trip is a censored, superficial view of these countries.

It surprised me that someone could denigrate a great leader such as Bill Clinton this is beyond understanding. However, JB shows the level of his/her understandings of the parametal used in measuring good leader.
Would JB considered someone such as Bush as a great leader. You are a joker. It is better to read your current affairs before opening you dam mouth to abuse Bill.

I see the republicans are out in full force (JB)! Please no more about Hillary. She has earned an end to the negativity surrounding her. There are no Barack supporters talking bad about her so stop with the 'operation chaos' , it isn't going to work this time either.

Obama supporters - Money bomb for Barack on July 4! Spread the word…….he's WILL be there for US but we have to be there for him. Show the love….

President Obama - Jan 20, 2009

Obama plans trip to Europe and Mid East?!? Why doesn't Obama plan a trip to the US instead? You know, the REAL US that exists outside of DC city limits, and outside of the Tamany Hall crony circle in Chicago? Isn't this a US election? How about fulfilling some candidate-like expectations and come visit the electorate and introduce oneself rather than self-appoint into a pseudo-envoy role that hasn't been approved by any US body other than his own political party puppet masters and their money machine?

He should have build "foreign policy credentials" prior to this cavalier but otherwise naively misguided bid for commander in chief. This is a frightening precedent to be set for a potential US president to attempt a whirlwind global PR tour to parlay perception about foreign policy experience DURING an election cycle. He's garnering votes from suburban-guilt-complex riddle college kids too naive to know better, and a large slice of urban core welfare recipients just street smart enough to realize that this guy is the welfare messiah that they've been waiting for to expontially increase the social services dole outs at suburban and rural expense.

It surprised me that someone could denigrate a great leader such as Bill Clinton this is beyond understanding. However, JB shows the level of his/her understandings of the parametal used in measuring good leader.
Would JB considered someone such as Bush as a great leader. You are a joker. It is better to read your current affairs we before opening you dam mouth.

"beef up his foreign policy credentials "…

with one trip? holly cow, how stupid he thinks we are?

Hey, JB, REPUBLICAN, Why dont you and W got to the ranch in
Crawford and put manure on the fields.You must be frustrated that your Idiot president is the biggest failure in the History of this great C
Country.

Hillary/Bill O8, 12, 16 and forever.

why does not he go to iran, will he let iran have a nuke? and how does he plan to stop it? Israel wants to know about this ultra liberal left wing radial terrorist lover.

Obama is going to tax every legal tax paying American and then give the money to the lazy people who rely on hand outs from Big Government and that Mr. Change for you. He is going to make his mentor Jimmy Carter proud. Thanks DNC for stopping Hillary!

Stay here, Obama… we need you campaigning…

JB - What does your comment have to do with Obama's trip to the Middle East?

I'm glad he's taking this trip. Not that it's going to shut up the criticism from the Republicans, they'll just change their tune from this ridiculous countdown.

I guess, JB, then you do not blame President Bush for today's economy which is as it should be. Congress (democratic) is mainly responsible for the economy if anyone is, as I understand it. Besides, Bush has kept us safe from terrorists and is successfully ending the war after ridding the world of a brutal dictator and helping the Iraqi people to learn to govern themselves. Those 10 yr olds you speak about were raped, tortured and killed by Saddam Hussein in Iraq.

senator obama trip to to europe and th middle east will bring some good will to our enemies, and regains some confidence with our allies to stand shoulder to shoulder with us once again l beleive he will bring us back in good standard with the world he has has a natural gift it may take sometime but he believes also yes we can. bush and his admistration should be accountable for there war crimes against humanity, and brought to justice.

When he visits the European Socialist states, they can keep him.

Nationalize healthcare.

Install governmental intervention in commodoties markets.

Nationalize oil refineries.

Double the capital gains tax.

Raise income tax.

Turn the United States into France.

now he wants to boost his foreign policy resume?? a little late don't you think..

Go to hell, JB…11;26 AM

Can't wait for his visit to these countries!

Go get em' Bam!

People need to read the subjects and then blog!

He's going to be well received!!! A shot to show the amreican people we have the chance to once again be respected in much of the world. I think he should try visiting Africa too.

Obama '08

… yes, it was for sure not Bill C. that boosted the economy those days…that exploded into our face…and he was never such a charismatic President, as he loves to be seen.. but it is also not wise, to smear him for his uncontrolled human behaviour…nobody is perfect…and no one should act like he is…those are the ones that have always surprised is…with their shadow life…if anyone is for OBAMA…learn from him and unite…look forward and not back…nothing can be changed in the past…but its now and maybe the future that gives us the chance for change.
I do look forward..to have a President in the white house, that loves his wife and rocks it…its been a long time since it happened last.

To JB
One more time. when Bill Clinton is in office, he largely invested in science, and encourage high-tech, that's one of the reasons which created economy boom. but now all those internet company shipped their jobs to overseas.
It seems that you are idiot, know nothing about economy, except personal attack.
According to your logic, Bill clinton did nothing about economy.but i didn't see any other president who creates 8 year boom. BTW, you deserve Bush president, because he also did nothing to american economy based on your idea.
Most stupid idea.

GO OBAMA GO!

This is the next president of the United States. For all republicans planning on voting democrat: You’re welcome to do so because voting party line is just a confirmation that republicans are dumb and just do whatever their leaders (king) tell them to. If you don’t rebut your own party, what would make them change their way?
This election has to be decided on a landslide in favor of the democrats in order to send a real message to our own party (Mcbush, Mcsame, Mcidiot) the idiocy of their arguments and the fear and war mongering.

JB,

Not only was your post irrelevant to the post above, but profane to each candidates Hillary Clinton's and Barack Obama's attempts for unity yesterday morning. This is insulting to both Clinton and Obama supporters alike, for we both hold Bill Clinton's presidency to great esteem.

For a topic such as this, I am glad that Obama is taking a trip to the Middle East. It shows that he is not afraid to learn the progress the Iraqi people are making. It would also give him an unique perspective for his policies if he does become president.

I just listened to McCain discuss Iraq, and he is so much better on foreign policy. What a relief to have someone with EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT representing the US.

I'm voting for McCain!

Good to see BO taking advice from McCain. It's a great big world out there, Barry. Perhaps you thought Chicago was all there was. Check it out. You might be surprised.

I wish you were just a bad joke.

I like a lot of what Obama has to say, but you Obama people need to remember (or at least try to understand) that he has a very receptive audience here in the U.S.; people who idolize him and think he's the second coming.

On the other hand, many world leaders (and especially those with positions opposing ours, such as Iran, Syria, India, etc.) will see him as a complete newbie…they're not going to care about how inspriration his speech is, they're just going to be happy that he's inexperienced. If he is elected, I hope he's smart enough to know the difference between adoring American crowds full of people who hang on his every word, and those outside who will be happy to exploit his lack of experience. Big speeches don't do anything with world leaders.

What you state is true that irrational exuberance was largely why the economy boomed in the 90's, but it is how Bill Clinton handled the economy overall that gives him the credit he deserves. If you are to speak about irrational exuberance, you should read Greenspan's book in order to understand Bill's role in it.

I don't think most people accredit bill with the Market Boom but rather the economic state of the nation.

Go Obama 08

the world wants obama as president ,and so do i.

Mccain is to old to run a country… He is forgetful, takes weekends off, and has the greatest potential of getting old people lethargy. Let the new kid in, he has too much on the line to be a lousy president. Think about that he will be the FIRST black president. A lot of personal responsibility comes with that title. He Will Try Harder!

0bama 08

Its about time Obama recognised that events outside of the US affect us. Maybe he will finally recognise that this is a necesary war?

0bama 08/12.

McCain is too old; he is a cold war warior. The world has changed and he can't.

What Senetor Obama about to embark on is one of the best way to develop international rapour, i quite salute his courage and being stand out, Been Africa-America i think he have both potentials.
If the November election should be general infact i will vote OBAMA, Mccain should try to know the gimic behind 21century elections, is for young sharp that ready to make change

BEST OF LUCK OBAMA!
OBAMA FOR USA
OBAMA 2008
OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for ALL!!!!!!!!!!!
ALL for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

please be careful,Mr president
i do not trust these republicans.

Great idea, but don not only just talk with leaders. please meet the folks on the street and cafeterias and hear how the "Republicans" bore billions of America haters, with their absurd foreign policies.
And do not forget to tell them that America will soon embrace the rule of law rejecting the rule of money— for the new President is going to bapitize us with the true Christianity.
No more lobbying–legal bribing. We need a president of the people of America. president only for the high-heeled is a thing of the past.
May God bless " the city on the hill"–America.

Where is the beef?
Obama could ask Britain, Germany and France what they think of McCain's "plan" to boot Russia, and bar China from the G8!?
Would the other member States have any say in this? (Canada, Japan, Italy)
Y'all (McCain supporters) might think it's 'unpatriotic' or 'something' to consult with Allies, but will please STOP wearing Canadian flags when travelling abroad!?
McCain crashed 2 jets, jumped over more qualified candidate into flight school, and promoted to Captain because he was born into an 'elite' military family. His only military decision making was what music to play when releasing bombs from 10,000 feet.
Wikipedia his great senate record. It will only take a few moments.
Check his flip flop record on the King holiday.
Notice Obama and he cosponsored a Bill on green house gases.
His stance on Russia and China and the G8 makes him internationally dangerous and isolationist!
He will run your country the way he flew trainer jets, Crash and Crasher.

Wating for McCain's campaign to start the drums because Obama is apparently not going to Iraq. Good move. Our troops have enough on their hands without using manpower to protect one of the most high profile Americans on the planet. If McCain thinks it's necessary to grandstand like that, so be it, but, to me, it stands right up there with Presidents going to disaster zones right after the event and taking up a lot of effort that could be better used in relief.

Not partisan here, just a thought.

I am glad he is not announcing his exact travel plans. I think it will be a good time to talk to other world leaders first hand. Have a safe journey Barack.

Great,this is on on great news.obama will make any excellent president. Please if you havent register to vote please do. And vote barack obama on november 4,

Thanks.

So making a quickie tour of the major European cities is going to make him an expert? Why is it okay for Obama to do it but his supporters complained when McCain went outside the country? It seems we get to view more and more hypocrisy in this race than ever before.

Communication is the key and John McCain has a communication problem. His message on foreign policy is obscure to say the least. He has a fixation on foreign policy that leaves out rules for fighting fair under his political participation. These rules include:
1. Identify the problem
2. Focus on the problem
3. Attack the problem, not the innocent people
His politcal dialogue on foreign policy leaves residue :
1. He does not appear to listen with an open mind and ridicules his
opponet for saying he will do so.
2. His attitude of one of us has to win and one of us has to lose,
saying we will stay 50 years or 100 years may get the other country
to back down but do little to resolve the conflict.
I don't concur that John McCain would handle foreign policy
better than Senator Obama because I don't believe he wants to
attempt to resolve these issues in as peaceful manner as
possible.

Shannon

All politicians tell people what they want to hear…Obama does it, Hillary did it, and McCain is the master at it! Its the nature of politics. Grow up!!!!!!

Barack, please don't go to the middle east before November. It is a trap.

He'll be the first American leader to be cheered in a while.

Tell the fool to stay there. Don't bother coming back to a country he and his wife disrespect.

Obama only candidate who can reason, speak proper english and maintain his temper. Foreign policy is more than an itchy trigger finger.
McCain is showing signs of incipient Alzheimers, much as Reagan did.
Nancy Reagan had to whisper in his ear many times at the end of his term. McCain has Lieberman doing the same.
I do not want him representing me to the rest of the world thank you.
Obama will be respected and understood and is much admired by our allies .

The last I looked he was not the president yet - no matter what he does he still has no foreign affairs experience - taking this trip will not make it that he does - and it will not make the american people think he does - what the media has coronated him - what does he expect the foreign countries to coronate him - bottom line - the american people have to vote him in FIRST - really pushing this down our throats - i still ask why

FIRST!!!
just like on TMZ,
go for it obma

I think you will see Obama welcomed overseas with open arms. Lots of big crowds and leaders gathering to see and meet him. Not only is the US tired of the worn out and self-gratifying Bush policies, the entire world is, too. The entire globe is looking for change in the US, and Obama represents that coming change. Obama may not have been overseas much, yet, but remember, neither had Bush, prior to his first term. As a matter of fact, Bush's own wars have taught him a great deal about where places are. Until he meddled, he was only vaguely aware of where "over there" really was. Watch Obama for a complete shift in foreign policy to one of more positive dialog and respect.