Hillary Backer – "PUMA's for life..We are the new guiding power of America and will decide who goes tot he White House..It is called the White House for a reason and we PUMA's now what that means…"

Can you explain that last statement you made? "It is called the White House for a reason and we PUMA's now what that means…"

I'm sure your girl Hillary would be really proud of that racist statement. Now everyone knows what PUMA really stands for.

Obama's incessant speeches are contributing to global warming. Whether it is based on truth or not, the fact that millions of Americans do not trust this man and his motives makes him unfit to be president. There are many points of contention with a president in a true democracy. Patriotism should not be one of them. You can doubt a president's views on the economy, foreign trade, environment, etc. But, you should NEVER be in doubt about his patriotism and willingness to surrender everything for the country. Obama does not fit that bill and should not be running for president.

@Herman in LA-

You're a moron. Black on black crime is way more prevalent than white racist crimes. Sounds like you are a little racist yourself. Stop hating on whites, just shut your mouth, worry about yourself, work hard and see where it gets ya. You are not entitled to anything, except the freedom to work hard and make your way in the world.

People who criticize Barack Obama's speech know just how powerful the speeches are.. That's why haters attack him and his speeches..

Don't hate …. join the force urgency of now……

oh great, another speech, wow, why do i feel like im goin to church everytime this person makes a speech, well, i guess speeches are
his greatest strength. preach on preach on

Sadly Obama is forced to make these speeches because of all the lies and rumors that are going around the internet. This country is falling apart with high gas prices, skyrocketing health care, an economy that in the garbage and all you people worry about is whether Obama wears a flag pin or not. Get a grip people.
It is really scary to see the level of ignorance in the American voter.
(I am sure this will never be posted by the moderator)

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I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY SOME PEOPLE STILL THINKS MCCAIN IS A BETTER CANDIDATE. IS IT JUST BECAUSE OF TWO PARTY SYSTEM? NO MATTER HOW LAME YOUR CANDIDATE IS YOU ARE STILL GOING TO VOTE REPUB. PLEASE HAVE SOME SENSE.

WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS ULTRA RIGTH WING AND TAKE OVER THE WORLD MENTALLY. HISTORY SHOWS IT NEVER WORKS.

STOP THE MADNESS. VOTE OBAMA.

Wearing or not wearing a flag pin is NOT an indication of whether someone is a partiot or not. Love for this country comes from the heart and not from a pin'

"I SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOVE MY COUNTRY AND BE ABLE TO LOVE JUSTICE AS WELL".

BTW, if you read all the negative posts against Obama, there are quite a few that are similarly phrased. Methinks one of the few McCain supporters that knows what a google is, is having fun.

If McCain could give a speech where he didn't porkie pig his way through it, the american people might be able to have pride and motivation in listening to the leader of the free world speak.

Have you heard him talk…Horrible. He sounds like a preacher just trying to fire up everyone. How about a thoughtful speech with facts rather than feelings.

Just go to youtube and see how he stumbles through speeches. I think he's got an earpiece that someone is behind the curtain trying to feed him info, but it's too fast and he just doesn't get it.

he's said things like: paraphrasing: [kids with asthma need breathalyzers...er make that inhalators.],
[10,000 people died in the kansas tornado], on and on or he just stumbles around trying to think of facts. If a "potatoe" sunk Dan Quayle, I don't know why Obama is still around. His ideas are stale, and the windfall profits speech he had was almost word-for-word the same as Jimmy Carter's speech about the oil companies…
Come on America, stop voting for both of these status quo parties of Reps and Dems.

Joe, you Obama supporters are so neurotic!! We are democrats that have no use for the person that the DNC SELECTED to run for President. I have never voted Republican before, but you can bet you life I will this year….there is no way anyone with two eyes and common sense could vote for that empty suit Obama!!!!!!!!!!

"Speeches mean nothing." — K

Nothing? EVERY great event in history, from WW2 to black rights and everything in between has been started with speeches. Words are incredibly powerful, and the right words at the right time can very literally alter the course of history. A single word out of place in a conversation can cause a raging tempest of argument. A single word can calm the same.

No great change was ever brought about that didn't start with 2 things: 1) Hope that change was even a possibility followed by 2) words that would motivate, inspire and build that ember of hope into a conflagration.

I TELL YOU IDIOT COMPLAINERS THAT I WOULD RATHER SIT THRU AN OBAMA SPEECH THAN SLEEP THRU A McSAME SPEECH!

McSAME LOOKS LIKE A PUPPET ON STRINGS DURING HIS SPEECHES, WHEN HE GETS NERVOUS HE STARTS HIS SHOLDER SHRUGING! CHECK IT OUT AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!!

OH I'M NERVOUS LET ME SHRUG MY SHOLDERS! ONE OF THE WORST IS HIM CALLING EVERYONE FRIEND! HECKLERS ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS JOHNNY BOY!!!

OBAMA 08

we know you are a patriot,and we support you ,know matter what.even if mcbush commits another terrorist act,[this time on iran],we have learned our lesson,and will no longer trust republicans with our soldier's lives.A TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT DOES NOT START WARS.WE END THEM.REPUBS HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS.THEY WILL GO DOWN IN FLAMES FOR LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE,AND COMMITTING TERRORIST ACTS IN IRAQ,AND PLANNING ANOTHER TERRORIST ATTACK ON IRAN.we have become what we despise.mcbush and lieberman will stage another terrorist attack ,here at home,because they are scaring up votes again.

I hope the speech will have the depth and insight of a Joseph Campbell or Bill Moyers lecture.

I will not listen to this faker. Not now, not ever.

Maybe he can explain in his patriotism speech how he loves his country so much that 4 years ago he said he would not run for President in 08 because he didn't have the qualifiications for the job. Now, that is indeed a love of country knowing you don't run for the highest office in the land when you can't do the job or aren't fit for the job.
Now does he love his country so much that he goes back on his word about not being qualified for the job and run anyway or is it because others in the party hierarchy used him to run and make sure HIllary was not the candidate ? To me it seems the latter is a more plausible excuse since the Clintons were railed against so many times with false cries of racism.

Obama to give yet another PREPARED SPEECH – should be all Perfectly staged and worded to make us think this guy is REAL – BUT – he is a FRAUD!!!! WHY would any candidate for President of the USA have to PROVE he is a True American?????

Just WORDS!!!!! – No Actions!

I wonder how much the repugs spent paying dumb dumbs to post negative stuff in this thread.

They are so desperate. You can tell it is the same folks, with limited vocabularies, every time. The screen name may change but the message is essentially the same.

Any rational human being knows that it makes more sense to elect Obama than McCain. Anyone who thinks McCain is what America needs in 2008 should just go ahead and vote for him. Exercise your right to be stupid if you like.

As for the rest of us, Obama '08 baby!!!!!

With so many reasons to question his patriotism do you think another self serving speech is going help him. I would think he needs to answer the Questions of the people and explain some things. example: you did not leave the church when you were sure that wright was a zealot but when a white man said that Hillary felt that she was the inevitable president you were gone that weak. Why?

We love to hear BAM talk to us–speeches are merely a medium for educating the public–another means for communication–that's all. how in the hell do other politicans inform? THEY DON'T. So, to ALL the Obama-haters–get wise and know that Bam tells all–he's man you can trust. As for the rest, you'll never see it coming until the literal bomb drops!

I don't understand some of you if you don't like the man's policts I can understand that. I don't like McCain's but I would never belittle or show him disrespect. For all of those who don't like Barack's message I can understand that but why can't you should you disproval with messages with clear thought instead of disrespect.

Speech on race, fatherhood, religion, sexism, and now patriotism. This guy is a joke, all he knows is give speeches so that he avoids dealing with the real issues. How about a speech on the gas-prices-crisis, the economy, foreclosure, the war in Iraq, etc. Obama can you please stop your non-substance speeches, and tell us how you are going to address the real issues this wonderful nation is facing. I am so sick of this idiot!

WRITE IN HILLARY OR VOTE MCCAIN.

PUMA LIVES!!!

its sad that he has to do this, but so many people have their heads up their fannys when it comes to Patriotism and get drawn in by empty slogans and imagery. Anybody can stick an American flag sticker on their car, but in the end actions speak louder than words…….Are you trying to make our country better, or are you content with the "way things are"? Do you care about ALL americans or just those with 7 figure incomes? Do you care more about starting wars than the young men and women you send to die in them?………………………..The american people should ask such questions the next time they see our current president wrap himself in Old Glory.

Independent-woman-4-Obama, a little history lesson. This is not a democracy. We practice democracy at the federal level but this is a Republic. The founders were not for one democracy to control all states but rather a union of independent and sovreign states. The purpose of creating and maintaining this Republic was to ensure that people like Barack Obama could not turn this country into a socialist welfare state dependent on a central government. GWB is more a threat to our liberty than he is our democracy but don't for one second think that Barack Obama is any different. He is a globalist with an idea for a nanny state that provides you with everything at the cost of your freedom. He has not ruled out attacking and has even endorsed the idea of involving outselves in the affairs of other nations. IMHO he is the worst threat to our Repubic that has ever been.

I am a democrat that will not support Obama in the fall, I will be staying home on election day. Once again Obama is going to TALK about his patriotism. I for one have heard enough rhetoric out of Obama, he is all tak and no action. Obama is an empty suit running on arrogance and ego, with his own best interest at heart, not the best interest of the nation.

He ain't nothing but a hound dog
Crying all the time
He ain't nothing but a hound dog
Crying all the time

He ain't never caught a rabbit
And he ain't no friend of mine

PUMA

Everytime there is a problem, BO gives a speech. Who cares? We know what he is made of — nothing.

Obama has way more SUBSTANCE than McBush!!!!!

good because the Republicans are about to start there fear mongering America be on the Look out OF fearmongering Republicans

Just because we're used to a bonobo chimp running our country does NOT mean that Presidents aren't supposed to inspire us anymore! Obama is going to be one of the best Presidents this country has ever had. I hope all of the haters watch this speech tonight, and actually listen to what the man is saying.

Don't blame him for spin; if you're really tired of all the spin, just listen to what he's saying. You're not electing CNN, MSNBC, FoxNews, Olbermann, O'Reilly or any other talking head to be President. So just listen to the man!

GO OBAMA!

People are just jealous because you not only have the brains, experience but just happen to be a great speaker!

Do you wear flag pins every single day…i mean "EVERY SINGLE DAY"????? Thats what i thought, you hypocrite repubelican !

Obama's concept of patriotism involves America's citizens and small businesses having less disposable income so he can move us into a new age of Socialism wherein the government becomes our mommy and daddy. When he speaks about change, he's really talking about what we will have left in your pockets after he's done with us.

We do turn off the TV when Obama comes on. Thanks for the advice. The nerve Obama has to talk about patriotism. McCain will win in November. The more Obama talks the more people pull away. And
susie who said:
Well whatever he said is not true so what? This time he is going to say his grand-grand-father served in Iraq?

That was funny. Thank you for making me smile this Monday morning.

Wesley Clark is an unpatriotic idiot regarding his comments about McCain. Obama is the same with the people he surrounds himself. His experience is 143 days in actual days in the Senate. Take away the prompter and he is a stuttering, bumbling idiot. However, the American people are dumber than dirt if they vote for him. He is plainly telling them what he believes in and it resembles socialism/communism. The people of Venezuela did not listen and voted in the same mind set and now will probably have to have a civil war to reclaim any of their freedoms. Is that what we will ask of our children and grandchildren when we find the freedoms which make us America stripped away by the policies of Obama? Wake up, America!!!!!!!!!!

Sure I love my country more than Senator Obama does, just don't make me or Cindy pay taxes on our $100 million dollars and don't ever look into the Keating Savings and Loan scandal.

But when I was in Nam getting my breakfast handed to me everyday I had to pretend to hate everyone of you dumb S.O.B.s

Kudos President Obama! – speak on!

The brain-dead dittoheads and fans of talk radio still think he's a Muslim. While I admire his attempt to explain his patriotism, for the people that still think Dumbya is doing a heckuva job, he should remember that, in order to change someone's mind, they have to have a mind in the first place…

It's the campaign, folks, and speeches are part of how the candidates communicate. The fact that Obama is a fine orator doesn't mean he can't or doesn't also "walk the walk." And, for that matter, the fact that McCain is a poor statesman doesn't mean he is capable in any other way.

Sen. Obama has had to confront smears of his (and Michelle's) character from the very beginning, and he deserves any and every opportunity to represent himself more truly. I look forward to many fine speeches–with actions to match–when he is the President of the United States.

HOW PATHETIC.

Not another self-serving speech! Truth is, there are thousands of Americans more patriotic than Obama — and they are VOLUNTARILY and bravely serving their country overseas. Can't think of anything this man will say that could "move" me again. Gave him some benefit of the doubt during the Jeremiah Wright speech. But afterwards his true color started showing — nothing but a slick opportunist, corrupt Chicago politician, and charlatain. But wait — maybe this time he'll wipe a "tear" out of his eyes — and there will be a quick close-up of Michelle doing the same thing, of course — and the kiddies will swoon again! The emperor with no clothes — and everyone goes "AHHHHH," doesn't he look good!

Where's John McCain's flag pin?

How sad that we show such disrespect to each other in this country. Somethings will never change. Racism in America is "LIVE AND WELL". this blog is proving that. SO SAD

Yes… Thank you Barack Obama for bringing trust and hopefulness to our presidential race.. I can only hope this country will unite behind you when you become our commander in chief…

I know you can bring the illegal war in Iraq to end, bring down oil prices, bring healthcare to a realistic forefront for families and shed away the hate many people have expressed through their views..

Your proven leadership is exactly what the world is waiting for..

I look forward to your speech…

Yes..>WE<… Can…

Wow….a senator, a young inexperienced senator is going to give a speech on patriotism…

oh well…hopefully he didn't his 'former' pastor to write it.

He is destroying McLame.

Yes he can.

When the Dems use Karl Rove tactics its a travesty? Those tactics worked well enough to elect an idiot, why not by someone who really knows what the word diplomacy means?

Its amazing that the people who shout that the dems haven't got anything done in the last four years have a blind eye to the fact that almost every bill that both the house and senate sent to the presidents desk has been vetoed and the republicans haven't enough back bone to do the right thing and overide the veto.

It makes me wonder, do all republicans just leave their tv on faux news all day for their totally unbiased propoganda?

If not for the IDIOT RED NECK REPUBLICANS he wouldn't have to waste his time giving the speech.

McBush is the one who should give an honest speech about patriotish. Just go to Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain and get the real facts about how he treated the families of other prisoners of war. This man has absolutely no integrity and has no business running for president.

Obama will talk/talk/talk to people who hate this country. He regularly blames the world's woes on the US, and not on the enemies of this country. He does not love the USA; he just says those words to get votes.

Can't wait to hear it, I know it will be great!!! I am so proud of you!!!!

Watch out for people on this blog acting like they're Hillary's supporters when in fact they're McCain's supporters. Their plan is to divide the democratic party so that we can end up with a third term of Bush with McCain. Democrats and Independents keep your eyes open.

I don't wear or will ever wear a "flag pin." But I love my country! I have relatives who have fought for this country and I will vote for Obama.

The truth on McSame's war record will soon come out and many will be surprised what they will see.

Anyone taking bets on when McCain will drop out? The GOP wants to win and they KNOW the've picked a loser. McCain will be gone before the GOP convention.

Does he have anything OTHER than SPEECHES?

To all Obama haters:
You are the ones spreading these lying emails and forcing him to defend against the biggest smear campaign in my lifetime.
Racists and the GOP are sending a deluge of misinformation regarding this man.
Lies, lies and more lies have hit the internet as Obama gains popularity. But then they lie about everything else. Wake up! They have all but bankrupted the people as well as our country with their lies. 8 years of lying criminals is 8 years too many.
Stop it! Selfish, illiterate War mongers. Don't you see? They are feeding on the blood of our children. Getting richer while the majority of us are scratching to make ends meet. No more!
GOP=Vampires

There is an excellent article this week in TIME magazine about the two distinct ways the right and left tend to look at our nation and the idea of "patriotism" – and how the truth lies, as usual, somewhere in the middle. I highly recommend it as food for thought to those on BOTH sides of the issue.

Just words, just words….from a socialist.

This is so stupid. If he was patriotic, he wouldn't have to be making a speech that he is.

I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth.

A vote for Hillary Clinton means never having to say you're sorry.

Obama makes me want to throw up!! Wake up America, this guy is a flake that jsut loves to hear the sound of his voice. mcCain 08

This is a good thing. I don't question his patriotism at all BUT the Republican hate machine has been trying for 7 years to convince people that if you're against the war, you're not a patriot. There are other ways to love your country than to send them to fight and die. We can evolve past that and be patriots who are against war. Not that the haters here will listen or be convinced. It seems so few people have open minds.

Obama and his empty speeches……hahahahhahahahaa

He himself does not believe in his own speeches………….

I can't wait for Obama to speak about his patriotism. GAG!!! You shouldn't have to give a big speech to show your beliefs. Also, enough already with the corny city names that your visiting to coincide with what your doing that day. First it's Unity for your unite w/ HRC day, then it's Independence for your patriotism day, next thing you know you'll be in San Diego praising all of the whale vag's!

In EVERY way.

To the people who don't want to listen to anymore Obama speeches,

If you don't like listening to Obama's speeches, than you can turn off the T.V. Obama's a good guy. He means well. Please vote for him.

reminds me of the wizard of oz!

With all the major issues facing this country, I'm glad that candidates are forced to make speeches about such meaningless jingoistic cliches as "patriotism".

What a sad joke.

Well whatever he said is not true so what? This time he is going to say his grand-grand-father served in Iraq?

the article could be "obama showers every morning" and the SAME people would post comments saying "Obama is so full of himself! He thinks he's cleaner than the rest of us."

Have you ever asked yourself why you have such animosity against him for seemingly no good reason?

Where is you animosity against McCain for voting for the President's position over 90% of the time? The Bush-McCain agenda has sunk our country into a deeper hole than it's been in since the 1920s, yet you are all mad at someone who hasn't had anything to do with that downfall. It doesn't make sense…

All these folks criticizing Obama for his patriotism I wonder how much they have. You don’t have to wear a flag pin or serve in the armed forces to be patriotic. I show my patriotism everyday by abiding by the laws of this country trying to make it a better place by being my best self. People need to get a grip. Waving an American flag around doesn’t make you any more or any less patriotic than the average law abiding citizen. John McCain is not more patriotic than Obama just like he isn’t more patriotic than me or any other citizen here who has not served. I guess he has to give this speech but I don’t really care, we are all proud to be Americans.

Seah free yourself Obama has as much right to talk about pariotism as any american has, why don't we really listern maybe we will all learn something other than hate and division.

Holy CR*P! Another speech. What a shock.
How about debating McCain?? Don't care about how many debates you did with Hillary. If you want my vote tell me how you plan on accomplishing all this 'change'. Cause all I have heard in the past few weeks since you have won the nomination is how you have 'changed' your mind on some of the key issues you supported or didn't support.
Stop flip-flopping, stop with the self indulgence speeches. STOP with the racial card. And please start laying out your plans for America.
Not the yes we can fix this… blah blah blah.
Go head to head with McCain in a debate. Is he afraid of losing the debates and showing his inexperience even more?
We are in deep trouble if the best America could come up with is these two whackos for president.

Booo Hoooo
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Too bad it's all fake. Don't you repubs have something better to do, like tell us WHY somebody should vote for McGramps?

Patritism is not letting your country be destroyed by cynical, corporate politicians who have sold us and killed our youth for oil.

Patritotism is health care, labor rights, education, a good economy and a secure nation — made so by an honorable and strong foreign policy.

It's not a flag lapel pin.

OBAMA 08

His speech will mean nothing ..
Lying half breed.
Get him back where he came from !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go McCain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why are all Obama speeches considered HUGE!!! I will give him credit that he is an excellent speaker, one of the best I've seen. But people need to remember that speeches are just speeches. They are nothing more than words written, usually by someone else, used to make people feel good. Words dont have substance. While Obama may be a great leader someday, he needs to prove that he is that by his actions not his (or someone elses words).

Yes, putting a flag pin on doesn't necessarily mean you are patriotic, but for someone who is "serving" in the Senate and is running for president, he should wear it in support of the troops. One can support troops and not the war. Just like he saw no need to go to Iraq. Um, if you're trying to be president, shouldn't you go over there to witness for yourself what is going on, even though you will be given the "everything is rosy" tour.

I have seen Obama with the pin since he said he doesn't have to wear one to prove anything. As with his speeches, getting rid of Rev. Wright, making "nice" with the Clintons, this man will do, say, wear anything to get the presidency. And, what a shock that he's giving another speech… will that be his presidency?

There's a problem… I'll give a speech. Actions speak louder than words.

he could dress up like "Uncle Sam", march down mainstreet waving flags, and singing God Bless America and i would still ignore him. he has only been in the u.s. senate for 3 yrs and has spent that time being ultra liberal, or campaigning to be president. his qualifications for the job are non existent and he is a joke. i will not vote for him no matter how stirring his speeches are, im not impressed

Please clear the air on this Senator. I can not tell how many unpatriotic individuals run for president. Must be all of NONE ???? Not to mention Islamic Radicals…………lots of those folks also run for President. Even if you are not a radical muslim the RED-NECKS KNOW you are disquising your true character. You know once you get into office it is SO easy to convience the military to attack all of our foriegn friends and then take over all the RED NECK states. They are the ONLY ONES who figured out that you were anti- american and want to overthrow our nation. Isn't this nuts folks ??? Here we are with the economy sinking fast, our American Familiy are losing their homes, and SO many more do not have access to health insurance…and we are wasting the valuable time of the ONE individual who can help solve the real problems we have…defending why he would EVEN want to help this country by becoming its President. PRETTY SAD ISN'T IT ???

GO OBAMA

What a joke this looser is!!! He is a liar and a disgrace to stand emotely close to a flag!

Here what some of what you will hear "you know so of those out there are going to question my patriotism" "you know some out there will say he has a funny name" He might even throw in the big one again "did you know he is black."

He sounds like a broken record. Where is the change??? I meant other than the flip flops. Everyone running for office does that. Yes I mean McCain also. I thought Obama was going to be different?? He sounds just like all the rest.

This should be good. Now he has to convince us he is Patriotic. He can neither be trusted nor do I believe he is patriotic.

If you have to tell people you are patriotic, then maybe they don't see it in your actions.

This is actually embarrasing for him.

It's becoming painfully clear that giving speeches is the only thing Obama can do. Just look at how he stumbles when he tries answering a question off the cuff. No wonder he wimped out of the "town hall challenge" from McCain.

All words, no substance…it's becoming clear what Obama is all about. Hopefully the rest of America can figure it out before November and make sure Obama is unemployed come January!!

People like alice make me sick are they just numb in the brain or have no brains 4 more years of the Mcsame will sink everyone even the clueless like alice , Alice baby come on help us save you from yourself!!! (yes OBAMA can)111

Unity, N.H and now Independence, Mo. on the 4th. Stop the symbolism clown and start enlightning the American public on how you're going to solve some of the major domestic issues on hand during your term in office without the benefit of mirrors. Geez you're a fraud!

John Mcwar doesn't wear a flag pin, neither did Hillary yet they pounce on Obama for it. Why? Interesting…

White people stole this country from the Indians so it is only fair that they lose the same country to people of other ethnical backgrounds. The Republicans want to wall off the country like they are doing with the border and just as they are doing with the cities of Iraq. Peace but at what cost. A total loss of personal freedoms doesn't faze the red party what so ever. This vote is a referrandum on our Country joining the World not trying to control it.

For a genuine patriotic American, national security takes priority over every other issue. If the nation is not secure–cannot adequately defend its interests or it's citizens–every other issue becomes irrelevant. The one issue that unites Republicans and Conservative Democrats is belief in their country. Things like abortion, immigration, gay rights are issues that are secondary–if you do not have national security–you are nothing but a powerless country and have no protection against powerful terrorist countries and oil-rich regimes. John McCain is above reproach in this aspect of his campaign. So, think twice before you vote for all of these other issues if you want to remain a free America. Michigan voter

PUMA or PUMA PAC is another name for racist

Their comments make me sick to the stomach

White male

I am second to thank you Mr. President.

All though I have never had a problem with your patriotism. I know who you are, America's Next President.

CNN is a lousy news service and most of the people posting here are lousy Americans. Immature I guess would be a better word. What a joke, there isn't anyone posting here who is more of a patriot than Obama.

and Rev Wright will be right next to him echoing his sentiments! Gimme a break! People are growing tired of this creation.

While John Mccains panders to us and occasionally lies or forgets and talks down to us like he does his wife, Barack shows us respect and talks to us as equals. He is brutally honest and does not shy away from the tough topics. Thank you Barack for treating us like adults.

We better listen, we might learn some valuable things.

Anybody who believes that you have to wear a flag pin to be patriotic really really really has a major intellectual issue.

As for the PUMA PAC, just be republicans get a life !

Josh June 30th, 2008 10:24 am ET

You shouldn't even have to do this Obama. You proved your patriot and love for this country when you voted no to invade Iraq.
Obama=True Patriot

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He didn't do that.

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

I don't care in the slightest about the man's "patriotism" (the word has such a wide range of conflicting connotations it's just about meaningless)–what I want to hear is that he'll get the phenomenally sticky fingers of Government out of my wallet.

Of course, he's a Democrat, and a socialist-leaning one at that, so I suspect I'm going to be disappointed.

Barack, you are simply brilliant! You are running a brilliant campaign and are showing us what a leader you are.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO, not another speech written by someone else only to be read and preached by Obama boy. I can't take it anymore. This is so insulting to think I need Obama to tell me what patriotic is. He is no more qualified to tell me about race and bigotry and patriotism than any other American. In fact, he is the last person I want to hear speak about Patriotism.

Down with this phony… this puppet who the backers have sold us as CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN! Change? While Kerry, Kennedy and others hold the strings.

PUMA PAC – DON'T FORGET WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR CHOICE HILLARY.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12.

Nobody's questioning John McWindbag's patriotism. What's up with that?

His speech should be call "When PUMA hags Attack".

Josh June 30th, 2008 10:24 am ET

You shouldn't even have to do this Obama. You proved your patriot and love for this country when you voted no to invade Iraq.
Obama=True Patriot

He couldnt vote he wasnt in office then, he made a speech, and you bought it, but check your facts.

Soon we are going to have a speech on everything….Bologna!!!

Right on Herman !!!!!

Fox news is so far right …..fair and balanced????….Hello!!!!!

They have portrayed Obama in a poor light and will continue to do so.

I leave blogs all the time on fox and because I'm for Obama they never post them

Read their blogs….Only allow right wing rhetoric

Spin – Spin – Spin

What change? New person, same old politics.

Dear American Voters, reporters, media. professionals, political parties, and presidential Nominees,
Subject: Presidential Temperament

Please talk about and "Compare And Contrast" the " Presidential Temperament" of our Presidential presumptive nominees. I will also request and plead to the nominees themselves [ Hon. Senator McCain and Obama ].
Our nation has been applying this yard and stick tor the appointments and confirmation process of our Supreme Court Justices nominees.
Our Greatgrand Nation Foundations are as under:
Family, friends, fellows, faith, funds, fun, with fairness & freedom And without fear, favor, and failure.
It will be disgrace and shameful if the nominees and media will not look into this critical and crucial aspect under current challenging times and circumstances within our country and all around the Globe.

America wake up and the discuss the " Presidential Temperament" of our presumptive presidential nominee's [ Hon. Senator McCain and Obama].

Yours sincerely,
COL. A.M.Khajawall [Ret].
Disabled American Veteran
Forensic psychiatrist, Las Vegas, Nevada.

What kind of pin is John McSame wearing? Oh I know, a beer pin and an oil pin.

Is this like a "major award"? I can't believe we have to put up with this guy for 4 more months before he goes away for good. It's going to be a long summer!

A flag pin is just a flag pin. Lay off, Scott L.

Alice in Florida is a sore loser.

AS ONE VET I HOPE I'LL CLEAR UP A FEW THING'S BUT DO NOT PLAY THE RACE CARD FOR I WOULD LIKE TO HERE IT AS FOR HIM AND NOT A SPEECH FOR VOTE'S OR A BLACK MAN . THIS IS A SPEECH THAT NEED TO BE MADE .

Another speech? This joker's going to do it again. The more he speaks the more his true colors come out. It's kind of like, "Open mouth, insert foot." Obama is doomed!!

Vote Republican '08

TEXAS FOR OBAMA June 30th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Barack Obama is a true American with or without a FLAG PIN!

John McCain doesn't wear a pin. No one questions his patriotism. Being held in captivity doesn't make McCain ready to be President. Being a Senator for the past 30 years doesn't either. It appear Bush/McCain/Republican's are going to start a war in Iran just before the Election. They are disgusting.

I look forward to hearing Barack's speech. He is going to be one of American's greatest Presidents'.

God Bless the USA

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Wow you know what Bush is going to do…where do you get your sources…of wait do you work for the Ney York times of the New Yorker…they don't site sources either, they just print and tell everyone "You ahve to beleive this becuase we printed it"

McCain has more experience, knowledge and ability then Obama…it's just a fact, no one can dispute it..except Obama who says his few years in public office trumps everyone else…now that's disgusting.

I cannot believe people do not see through this piece of work. He is a con man. I am with you PUMA PAC

John McCain experienced torture in Vietnam, which is sad, but he will never know the pain of being questioned by fellow Americans about your patriotism.

Kudos to Senator Obama for even giving the speech. He's a better American than most of us. I couldn't do it–I'm too stubborn. If you want to question my love of this country, you'd better bring your army with you.

The U.S. has allot of faults. To question someone's patriotism because they point out some of the the ills of the U.S. is downright hateful. I am an African-American and I have seen the faults of the U.S. I love my country because I see the tremendous opportunity here despite the faults. I do not think you have to only point out the good but the bad as well.

For those of you saying McCain 2008 and Hillary 2012, your numbers are dwindling. People are seeing what you really are. Vicious attacks and negativity are not attractive. Most Hillary supporters are now supporting Obama over McCain. Misery does not love company. Being miserable and angry is wasted energy. Continue with this type of behavior if you wish. The rest of us will be happy and even more happy on Election Day!

Obama, a real American. People try to hack him up but he keeps standing. Mr. President, we appreciate your leadership.

No Bush 3 Term. No John McSAME!

This message goes to Seah
You seem to be negative about Obama. All of the accusations you have against Obama are basedless. Running for president and trying to make a change in a flaw system does not make a person into what you have described Obama to be.

Whatever race you belong to, I would like to say it is time for you to move on. President Bust lied and separated families with his lies as over 4,000 died in a war that shouldn't have been authorized and John McCain is planning the furtherance of such lies. But the candidate of your choice was not nominated therefore you have turned against Obama with all sorts of angers. Get over it.

Does this guy do anything besides give speeches? Every day its, Obama to give a speech, never Obama has acctually done something, This guys scares me because all he does is talk and day hope and change, and people thing he is great, he is in no way shape or form ready to be President, but I'm not sure McCain is either

No citizen in this nation is required to prove his or her patriotism. Those of us who care about the country and its future must each do what we think is right. You don't have to wear a lapel pin, drive with a four-year-old yellow ribbon on your bumper, have a flag on your front lawn, go to church, or listen to speeches on the fourth of July.

Each citizen is free, but each citizen has a duty to protect and improve the nation for the next generation. Most citizens do absolutely nothing for the nation.

In my opinion, an American patriot should read the news regularly. You should have read a few good American history books in the past few years. You should be reading a book on political issues now. You should be doing volunteer work somewhere. You should vote. You should be supporting your local school district, where new citizens are being prepared, and you should be voting FOR a decent budget for your schools. You should be obeying the laws, including traffic laws. You should be teaching your children patriotic values. You should be able to name the presidents and their primary achievements since World War II (Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagen, Bush (the good one), Clinton, and Bush (the other one). You should be able to intelligently discuss the twenty most important political issues of the day, citing facts and statistics. (My list would include Children's Issues, Abortion, Civic Duty, Civility, Consumer Issues, Corporate Regulation, Crime, the Distribution of Income, Drug Use, the Economy, Education, Elections, Employment, Energy, the Environment, Family Values, Foreign Policy, Homelessness, Immigration, Infrastructure, Justice, Law, Marketing and Advertising, Medical Care, Methods of Government, Native American Issues, the Population Problem, Poverty, Private Life, Public Life, the Religion Problem, Science and Technology, Secularism, Separation of Church and State, Taxation, Veterans of Combat, Wages, War, the War on Terror, and Women's Issues.)

If this doesn't describe you, then I question your patriotism.

Nobama, you are the fake candidate with a fake seal and fake patriotism. We are sick of your speeches. Just go away.
PUMA PAC

'major speech' on patriotism.

Will Obama be giving it from the pulpit of the Trinity United Church of Christ!?

Man this is why america look dumb to the world. I man that is running for the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA have to show that he is patriotic in the history of the U.S.A i have never heard of this but why now. and have the nerve to say because he dont wear a flag pin or say the Pledge of Allegiance on a daily schedule he is unamercian then that make close to 95% of americas unpatriotic. Man the people in this country need to grow lets say that G.W.BUSH was patriotic and look what he had done to this country so that mean Obama is going to a worst president because a few people cant think for their-selves. SO SINCE I HAVE MY OWN OPINION ON THIS TOPIC IT MAKE ME UNPATRIOTIC TO. AMERICA STOP BEING SCARED AND MAN UP.

Dave, IN June 30th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Can't we just agree that both Obama and McCain are patriotic and go back to the real issues. I'm tired of the "my patriotism is bigger than your patriotism" kind of discussions.

The issue is not who is more patriotic but whose position on the economy, health care, Iraq, gas prices, and similar issues is more aligned with the average voter.

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because then this really qould be a election of change. Obama talks aobut being different, yet he's still hold the exact same run that everyother person has…it should be really labeled, Obama for no change.

To Mike from Syracuse NY,
Obama is all talk? I guess you left your brain in your bathroom because definitely you 're not paying attention.

Get used to his voice, you're going to hear it for the next four years. It is a whole lot better than that buffoon we've been listening to for 8 years.

Obama 08, our next president.

Why should he have to explain his patroitism ……..

I guess McCain thinks getting shot down makes you more patriotic

McLame you need to go whittle on your porch while Cindy gets you a beer

This guy is so full of himself. Suppose he is going to stand at a podium bearing his "special" presidential seal? This guy is a joke. But the mindless keep following.

What's next….a Barak Obama Youth organization?

Barack HITLER Obama out to brainwash his cult following with his inspiring speeches.

Speeches that seem to inspire bigotry, sexism, lies, insults and hatred in his stupefied followers.

No man this self impressed and this full of his own importance deserves to lead this country.

Obama is cocky, arrogant, boastful, and self aggrandizing.

It's unfortunate that he has to defend his patriotism due to all of these smears. I know I have received emails claiming Obama is a Muslim, blah blah blah…. Since when does wearing a crappy flag pin that was probably made in China make one patriotic.

On another note, hey PUMA's, did yall have fun in FL the other night??? Hope they catch you guys!!!

OLDER WOMEN FOR OBAMA, 08

Is Obama going to actually debate McCain sometime soon??

It is time to show the world the good America. Go Senator.

Dear Mathew,

There are millions of people who like the sound of Barack's voice. He gives speeches because he is CAMPAIGNING–Hello? Isn't that what you do in a campaign, you people need to grow up.

Juan asked: "Are we ever going to see anything other than speeches from this guy???"

You will if he's elected President. You know, you can't really do much without getting elected first…. And you'll stand a better chance of getting elected if you can convince some of the idiots that believe every rumor that comes into into their magical inbox…. "Why, that guy's got a funny name. I'll just vote for my same old party. Can anyone give me a ride? I can't afford the gas to drive home."

MD June 30th, 2008 10:06 am ET

He doesn't need to patronize his country by wear a flag lapel pin to prove he is patriotic. He has proved it already through his years of public service and dedication to his country. Putting an American flag out on your lawn or a car bumper sticker that says "God bless America" doesn't make you patriotic.

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What years…all what 3 of them. He has no years of public service…that's the main problem most people have with him…no experience.

I always have to LMAO at the anti-Obama critics who act as if he's the pied piper having all of us hypnotized and aimlessly following him, when they can't even see how much Hillary has warped them to believe her every word is truth…..but I digress.
@Scott L—One of the main reason he started back wearing the flag pin again is because a group of veterans came to him and asked him to wear it because it was important to them, and so he started back wearing it. And he was suddenly called a flip flopper. He never said he would never wear a flag pin he simply said he doesn't wear one all the time. And he wouldn’t have to give a speech about patriotism if there weren’t idiots like the women on YouTube…who said they would vote for Hillary b/c they believed she knew the Pledge of Allegiance better than Barack…LOL I still have to laugh at that!

Well, don't you know that to win an election in our country for any post, you have to keep repeating your patriotism by pledging your allegiance to Israel……

Obama haters make me laugh. They accuse him of anything and blame him for everything.

Who's fault is it that most of you can't spell?

Obama 08!

HEADS UP AMERICANS. JUST AS PREDICTED BUSH/CHENEY ARE PLANNING TO ATTACK IRAN AND JOHN MCCAIN HAS ALWAYS AGREED WITH BOMBING IRAN. THIS IS NO JOKE, IF IRAN IS BOMBED THEY WILL CUT ALL OIL SUPPLIES. IRAN HAS NEVER ATTACKED ANOTHER COUNTRY AND IF THE U.S. ATTACKS IRAN WE WILL ALL SUFFER IN WAYS WE HAVE NEVER EXPECTED. DO NOT VOTE FOR JOHN MCCAIN BECAUSE HE AGREES TOTALLY WITH BUSH'S POLICIES.

Obama talked his way into stealing the Democratic nomination.

Now he will use the adoring media to fast track him into the White House.

This man is arrogant, cocky, boastful, self serving and full of himself.

No more speeches.

We are tired of your lies and your spin.

We are tired of being lectured and preached at by a pandering hypocritical politician out to install himself as supreme leader of the people.

Bet he didn't leave a first wife that got fat -

Bet he didn't have the nick-name "songbird" -

Bet he doesn't veto beer -

Bet he's our next POTUS (by the way – mcwarmonger doesn't wear a lapel pin either most of the time)

Bet he thinks before he speaks (mclame can't even speak)

I don't need another lecture on being an American by someone who thinks he is soooo superior. He's nothing more than a sad a dangerous joke!!

Obama talks about patriotism, and McCain embodies it. The difference is clear for those who bother to look. He and his 'really proud' wife need to go back to IL, and crawl into whatever hole Rev. Wright is hiding in.

This is pretty ridiculous. You don't run for president if you aren't patriotic. Who wants to age before their time and spend 4-8 years with at least half the country mad at you because you don't govern the way they want? Talk about a thankless job…

It's unfortunate Obama has to do this because there are so many morons out there who actually believe spam emails. Sad.

Dear California Voter,

That membership in a black liberation church is insulting. The Obamas joined a church, which the last time I looked was still their right in this country. The church spoke of black pride in a neighborhood that needed it. The GOP is always talking about black people doing for themselves, and when you have a neighborhood church that is doing something for the community, and proud of that fact, you still get grief. Get over yourself.

Man oh man just when I was starting to come around another "major speech" How about a debate where people can ask questions instead of you talking at them. I think he really is scared of debates. I have never seen such a thing. I mean Hillary will debate you in the back alley if thats where you want it, but Obama always seems to try to dodge them. Come on Obama you cant be as chicken as your looking right now. I also think Mccain is right if obama wants to say something about McCain's service he should do it himself instead of Wesley clark. I am afriad that if Obama decides to take Hillary on he will use her as his attack dog, so she can take the fall when the real negative stuffs starts to come from his campaign.

its a lie idid not said any thing ure only rejecting my comment

I don't care what this guy has to say. Don't trust him now and never will and wont vote for him either. McCain 08

I love my country and i dont wear a flag pin to show how proud i am of her.Obama loves this country too.But moronic-repubelican- guys like you wont get that.
yeah, go on an create a smear out of pretty much anything."Oo..he is wearing a shirt thats not made in the US" – you say, how unpatriotic!?
I say, you are pathetic !

PUMA's for life..We are the new guiding power of America and will decide who goes tot he White House..It is called the White House for a reason and we PUMA's now what that means…

Hillary's dream was stolen and given to Obama by the Democratic party. She got the most votes and was supposed to be the nominee until the government put Obama's name and rigged the ballot boxes with his name

Hillary 08,12 forever !!

Another chance to listen to a lot of nothing from my favorite Hot Air Machine. Of course it will be prepared by others with pieces of many speeches offered by genuine patriots-check with Duvall Patrick and maybe even of few well chosen MLK and JFK phrases.

Speeches like this are meaningless. If you have to give us all a lecture on swell and "deep" you are, we are obviously are not convinced by anything you've actually done.

But do you have as few national advisors as they say you do? Are you running on empty regarding real issues, real facts, real solutions? I mean something other than "Change," or "Change We Can Believe In?" Running the country is not about believing, pal, it's about knowing something and doing something and having a wealth of EXPERIENCE one can draw on, and that's not you.

I have to say, this whole PUMA thing is silly,stupid, and laughable, and no, I am not voting for Obama……..

PUMA makes me sick. Speak of people ready to sell their country off. Shame, shame, shame.

Don't get mad at Obama because he can deliver a great speech and McCaint just—-cain't

WOULDN'T IT NE EXCITING IF OBAMA PICKED GENERAL WESLEY CLARK AS HIS VP RUNNING MATE AND
McCAIN PICKED GENERAL COLIN PWELL FOR HIS VP ?

THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF QUESTION WOULD BE AN EVEN BATTLE.

Go Bam! Let em' have it!

I don't own a flag nor flag pin… both are made in China and truth be told… I AM NOT PROUD of this country!

Tired of these so-called people who really love their country by wearing a pin and treat each other like crap!

Its's a pretty simple choice folks, despite all the oil drilling talk, flag pin wearing, name calling silliness:

Vote McCain: If you like where the country is headed at this moment
Vote Obama: If you want change

Good grief! They're still bringing up the flag pin? Do people really think that you're patriotic just because you wear a pin on your lapel? Or that you're not because you don't? How ridiculous.
Adlai Stevenson once said, "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
In other words, all the flag-waving in the world doesn't make you a patriot.

It's obvious from the comments above that if Jesus Christ came back and ran for office against a Republican many would call him unAmerican, if not unChristian.

What better way to get the information right than for it to come from the source, himself. Thanks Barack for setting the record straight.

Go get 'em Obama! Hello America, I'm Barack Obama !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa, don't fool yourself, Obama will debate McCain shortly. Obama and McCain are officially in general election mode. Obama and his campaign realize that Obama needs to reach out and campaign for the general election Independents and Hillary-Democrats who are entertaining the idea of supporting McCain at this stage of the election.

McCain is trying to focus this election only on national security and international relations experience. This election will boil down to two main issues, the economy and Iraq. Both will get worse before the year's end.

The installed against the wishes and votes of the people nominee needs to KEEP making SPEECHES to justify his ever-changing positions and to legitimize the illegality of his nomination.

The Democrats deserve to lose in NOV just for the travesty of justice and freedom.
PUMA PACer
The big picture is NOT unity of the Democratic Party.

The big picture is fair elections, and saying NO to cheating and stealing the nomination by playing the race card, trashing fellow democrats, and destroying a candidate of your own party. Hate is NOT a democratic value. Neither is demeaning other human beings just for disagreeing with you.

Dear Hello!!!!,

No, he's not lecturing us, he's telling us about his patriotism, which he wouldn't have to do, if it weren't for haters like you. I know Senator Obama is patriotic, and it is absurd that anyone would question his patriotism.

Hello, American pride comes in all colors, shapes, siizes, and both genders.

It's a sad day when a candidate has to defend his patriotism..what do you Obama hater idiots think? that he became a senator because he has some secret 'agenda'. Or that he worked in the community because he hated America? Geez.take a look in the mirror, many of you Obama haters are hiding behind deep rooted racism, and are looking for ANYTHING to not like about the guy…Now that's unpatriotic!

I think Obama is a patriot by his actions. He's just doing this speech to please people who were mad about some lapel pin. The same people who probably get mad if someone isn't wearing a cross to show their spirituality, when again actions should speak for themselves not a pin — whether it's the flag or the cross.

Republicans seem to think "Patriotism" means you served in the Military or you wear a flag pin.

Does that mean all the millions that can't or won't aren't Patriotic?

When I say "won't" – maybe it means they don't believe in War or violence/fighting but instead prefer to serve their country in other ways – like through government work, volunteering, teaching etc. etc.

Getting shot down in a Navy fighter plane isn't a or "the" qualification to be President. Leadership, vision, inspiration and love for ones country are some good qualificaitons in my opinion.

may be he,s an angel sent yo save the world,is beyond human immergination how this guy speak

I know this is one I can't wait to hear!!! BULLCRAP……I DON'T WANT TO HEAR ANYTHING THIS MAN OR HIS WIFE HAS TO SAY ABOUT PATRIOTISM. HE IS A LIAR AND CORRUPT INDIVIDUAL WHO SHOULD NEVER HAVE A CHANGE AT THE WHITE HOUSE. I DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU PEOPLE WHEN IT HAS BEEN SHOWN RIGHT TO YOUR OWN EARS AND EYES. WHAT IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT OBAMA. IS IT BECAUSE HE'S YOUNG CAN MAKE A SPEECH EVEN IF HE CONTRADICTS HIMSELF THAT YOU BELIEVE IN. REV. WRIGHT IS NOT ENOUGH. REZKO IS NOT ENOUGH, HIS LYING ABOUT NEVER HEARING REV. WRIGHT UNTIL THE PRESS AIRED THEN THE NEXT DAY IN HIS OH MY GREAT SPEECH HE CONTRADICTS HIMSELF BY SAYING OH I HEARD HIM I JUST NEVER REALLY BELIEVED ALL HE SAID NOT ENOUGH. HIM USING COCAINE NOT ENOUGH, IMPLICATIONS OF BEING GAY NOT ENOUGH. HAVING A TERRORIST WORKING ON HIS SENATOR CAMPAIGN IN IL NOT ENOUGH. HIS WIFE STATING SHE WAS NEVER REALLY PROUD OF AMERICA UNTIL TODAY. HIS WANTING TO RETREAT OUT OF IRAQ LIKE VIET NAM IS NOT ENOUGH. HIS WANTING TO CUT FUNDING TO THE MILITARY IS NOT ENOUGH. HIS WANTING TO DO AWAY WITH STATE'S RIGHTS ON THE DEATH PENALTY AND THE TAKING AWAY OF ARMS IS NOT ENOUGH. WHAT CRAP WAKE UP AMERICA. WHAT LOW MENTALITY YOU PEOPLE HAVE. I GIVE UP. I AT LEAST WILL HAVE A CLEAN CONSCIOUS WHEN THIS MAN TAKES AMERICA DOWN.

Here we go again! Another speech from Mr. Teleprompter.

How about a debate?

And for the record, the pic mentioned doesn't "seem" to show Obama without his hand over his heart–It DOES show him that way.

And Obama, YOU of all people are not going to tell ME how to be patriotic. You soaked up 20 years of anti-American garbage from
Jeremiah Wright (I refuse to call him a reverend,) and you didn't bat an eye.

2 Things Obama owes the American public:

1) Debate (It's the American way)
2) Proof of Native Born (Also the American way because it is a
Constitutional requirement)

he better wear a flag pin or the crying clintonistas and the mccainites will say it does not matter what he says he did not have the flag pin on so he must not believe in America.. of course they will still say that his wife is unamerican because she dared comment that not everything America has done over the course of her life is something she can be proud of and for the first time she is seeing the America she can be proud of. But hey distortions and lies have a way of staying around much longer than truth since truth is not nearly so damming as a good lie or distortion!

Hey Mike in Syracuse –

He can't walk the walk until he's actually in office you idiot. What can he do until then? I mean really??

Why don't you learn to trust your gut? Not everyone is a liar like your best friend Bush.

BANN, FIXED NEWS & RUSH LOUD MOUTH.

It is a shame that someone who has dedicated his life for the
betterment of our country has to defend his patriotism.

Am so very tired of the hate blogs, unjustified statements and
out and out lies. What is important is the future of our country.

Is it patrotrism to try to change to Constitution to whatever
whim the present president has? Is it patriotism to create
the largest deficit in our country's history? Is it patrioism to
attack other countries unjustifyably? Is it patriotism to
owe our souls to questionable countries to support
this unjustified war? Is it patrioism to destroy our
economic, education, medical system? Is it patriotism
to wildly spend taxpayers money with no accountability
for such spending? Is it patrioism to put into effect
unfunded, irresponsible spending?

Someone explain to me how they can support what has
been happening to our country these last almost
eight years.

All of the people that are so critical of ANYONE not wearing a flag pin, ask yourself when was the last time YOU wore one????

What cracks me up is John McCain claiming to be patriotic because he was a POW…Since when did getting captured by the enemy justify becomming president of the US? I served proudly for 6 years in the US Army…But I dont wear a flag pin, nor have I been a POW… I am just someone that was born in the US, lives in the US and proud to be an American. I go to church but I dont wear a bible on my lapel!

Obama gives great speeches. The problem is what he says when he doesn't have a teleprompter and speechwriters. It is amazing that this patriotism thing is still an issue that doesn't go away. Maybe he should give a speech on his patriotism towards Europe since it seems to be so relevant that Obama is a rock star in Europe. Oops, maybe he doesn't need to do that, just patriotism towards America.

Another Speech?

What a surprise. More words to spin and lie.

Does not change the fact that you were selected, NOT elected.
That you lied about HRC to damage her campaign.
That you trashed Bill Clinton's presidency- one of the best ever.
That you mocked, jeered and ridiculed HRC to demean her.
That you attract filthy, vulgar, hateful supporters.
That you overplayed the race card to gain an edge.
That you wrongly proclaimed yourself a uniter for change.
That you used race as a shield and as a sword to divide the DEMS.
That the Celebrity bandwagon bought you votes.
That the DNC swiftboated HRC (the better candidate) to install you.
That the Media gutted Hillary while elevating you to star status.

ENOUGH!
NO MORE SPEECHES FROM THIS PANDERING HYPOCRIT

To Fl Girl YOU ARE VERY STUPID

NIKE

I don't think any logical person questions Obama's patriotism. Obviously he's not running for President so he can purposefully destroy it from the inside out. Even McCain doesn't want to do that. I know it's a hard thing for some folks to understand, but doctoring photos is one of the easiest things to do these days. And if not wearing a flag pin makes you "unpatriotic," then about 97% of the US's population has a lot of explaining to do to the 3% that do wear pins.

"Patriotism" is a word that is, sadly, thrown around as often as "commie" was during the McCarthy era. Those who use the word lightly or as an attack against someone they don't understand are doing nothing more than slowly chipping away from the majesty of true patriots.

How said is it that the black candidate has to constantly defend his patriotism AND release his birth certificate?? This is INSANE! I'm really sad that he has to go through all of this.

They hate him for not wearing a flag pin and then hate him for wearing one….its sad that there are so many ignorant people out there that a man running for President, who could only be doing so because of how much this country has given him, needs to defend his love for it.

Where there's smoke, there's fire. His dad was a foreigner, his mother married two Muslim foreigners and lived outside the U.S. most of her adult life. He joins a hate-whitey cult and attends for 20 years. He and his wife write about their alienation from America and the majority population in books and college papers. Gee, I think there may be something to it…

Can we just stop with the "major speech"es? It's not like they are ever about anything important to the election process. Who cares what things "mean to him"? I want to know what you will do for America. I am patriotic, but that doesn't make me qualified for the office of President.

This stuff wouldn't be an issue if you didn't continually bring it up. Discuss the issues, what you propose – not that your opponent(s) plans are "gimmicks".

Patriotism is a given when it comes to public service. Only a small amount of ignorants may question it. He's simply "defending" himself to strengthen his support. And I was told playing the victim was a cheap thing to do by his supporters during the primary.

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

I will be watching and listening.
Great decision, because we need it daily.
Go Obama Go.

A presidential candidate who has to give a "major" speech on WHY he's patriotic? Huh? LOLF!

This election has revealed an entire generation of voters who are apparently unaware that, sometimes – during elections – politicians make speeches.

O NOES WHAT A 'SNAKE OILS SALESMEN'

and other racist terminology. holla.

Oh geez, give a speech to explain your patriotism? How utterly absurd that a man, running for President, has to explain how he is patriotic!

I think there are many other things that he needs to speak about, e.g, high oil prices, the economy!!!, health insurance.

NoBama!

Would love to hear the speech… Mr. Obama is perfect.
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Obama 08′!

It still amazes me that there are some people who still live in caves in this most modern of countries. 'Common sense ain't so common'
If Obama was a Muslim terrorist then why does the senate allow him to go inside and vote on American issues and even worse stand by him as he runs for president?!?
The people that say he is unpatriotic because he does't always wear a Flagpin, a Flagpin!!!! Not worth a comment.
He refuses to recite the pledge of allegiance??? How did he become a senator???
Listen people, he and his wife are self made millionares who can retire tomorrow if they choose. He is running for office because he loves this country and I respect and appereciate him for what he is doing.
Go President Obama!

Is this guy for real??? Does he really think that the American people judge him based on his prewritten speeches? All he is doing is reading a script…..just like 'acting'….why don't you join John McCain on the Town Hall circuit and then we will judge the real Barak Hussain Obama. These Democrats are just plain ridiculous.

All the fallout over Obama’s absentee flag pin, in my opinion, trivialized the meaning of patriotism. It reminds me of our right to freedom of religion – and our right to choose how we practice that religion. No one has the authority to question another person’s faith based on a perceived lack of commitment to some prescribed, culturally acceptable method of practicing that faith. There are some who believe that the depth of one’s faith can be measured by the frequency with which one goes to church, yet there are many people of deep faith who do not gravitate toward conventional organized religion. The same rationale can be applied to patriotism. We can get so hung up on appearances … all the superficial outward signs that somehow affirm for us that a person is who he claims to be. For some people, donning a flag pin is a way to express their patriotism. For others, it is not. This doesn’t make one person more patriotic than the other. Obama should wear a flag pin if he wants to, and it doesn’t bother me one bit that he wears it now when he didn’t before. Maybe, like all thinking human beings should, he’s taken the time to reflect on his own feelings about patriotism and has discovered that wearing a flag pin just feels right. Come on people. Greenland is melting and we’re worried about things that don’t matter.

I think it's extremely sad that he has to do this at all. If he were white and had a "regular" name, his patriotism would not be a question. My heart breaks thinking about the hate this man has endured. Even if you don't agree with his policies and don't intend to vote for him, no one deserves the treatment he has received. I think he would make a wonderful president, but my growing sense is that we may not be deserving of his sacrifice. No matter what the outcome of this election, I pray that he and his family will be safe.

Why would he need to make a "major speech" on patriotism? I've yet to hear McCain scheduling one of these. Something to hide Senator Obama? Something to explain?

That being said, I wish the canidates (both of them) would start offering real plans to solve problems that Americans experience. I don't want empty messages/rhetoric of "Hope and Change" or "I was a POW". I want real ideas, real plans; a real reason to actually vote outside of party affiliation.

ANOTHER OF HIS CON MAN SPEECHES. SMOOTHES, SLICKEST POLITICIAN OF THE CENTURY. NO DEBATES JUST EMPTY SPEECHES. TALK IS CHEAP.

But since he doesn't cow-tow and wear a pin, he is unpatriotic, right? Oh and we can' t wait for the standard "what about Michelle and her comments about being proud?" baloney. The GOP will be predictably disengenuous about this

hmmmm

Just another speech writen by his staff of speech writers that will hit all the right buttons.Patriotism is what you do everyday, if he couldn't stand up for his country when his pastor condemned it for 20 years, why would I listen to this speech?

right on!

Obama 0′8

When it comes to John McCain, I am with Gen. Wesley Clark:

“I don’t think getting in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to become president.”

"[McCain] hasn't held executive responsibility. That large squadron in the Navy that he commanded — that wasn't a wartime squadron.”

ICK! Not ANOTHER speech!!!!! Barack makes me sick, and I don't think I can stand hearing another 50 SPEECHES in the next couple of months that CNN will gush over for weeks apiece! Thankfully, Obama'll be off TV for good after November!!!!

PUMA PAC

Oh my God… ANOTHER speech.
Obama is becoming a laughing stock.

Just how self-impressed and important DOES he think he is?

Get this lying hypocrit who loves to hear himself lecture and preach, out of here.

HE IS THE MOST PATRIOTIC PERSON IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL RACE… NOW HE WILL ARTICULATE IT TO AMERICA…. ATLEAST THE ONE'S THAT ARE NOT CONVINCED….

OBAMA 08…

***YAWN*** another Obama speech

Barack Obama is a true American with or without a FLAG PIN!

John McCain doesn't wear a pin. No one questions his patriotism. Being held in captivity doesn't make McCain ready to be President. Being a Senator for the past 30 years doesn't either. It appear Bush/McCain/Republican's are going to start a war in Iran just before the Election. They are disgusting.

I look forward to hearing Barack's speech. He is going to be one of American's greatest Presidents'.

God Bless the USA

I can't wait to be inspired again.
His speeches are such motivation for younger adult professionals everywhere.
Go ahead repubs, start the hate.
If you actually listen, maybe you'll gain something too.

Hey what does he know about Patriotism except what he read in a book somewhere in the safety of his den.

He is the one candidate to "dis" our flag and I saw one photo op of him not paying tribute to our National Anthem. I don't think he supports our values and for him to talk about patriotism is the ultimate slap in your face.

He should talk about things he knows about like quitting when he is overcome. He just picks up the ball and runs home. Ask his former preacher about his record of quitting.

I just don't trust this inexperienced man and the job we are hiring out is not one for OJT. He gives fluffy cotton candy speeches with no substance.

Give me a break.

The man who has torn the country apart.

The man who's speeches from day one were used to turn the people against their President, their government and other Americans.

The man who torn the democratic party in two, they continued to rip it apart more, moving half to Chicago.

How much of his speech will divide more? How much will be aimed at causing more racial divide?

How much more will he turn people against the troops in iraq and the war?

How much of it will be his famous mind conditioning to control more Americans?

He is Still a Jr Senator from Illinois, just running for President, But his head is so big he thinks he is President already.

His highly motivational mind conditioning speeches, trance like, hypnotic that gets people to do what ever he says, believe what ever he says and they are owned by him.

Don't listen or the Day American Celebrates as Freedom your mind will be enslaved to Obama.

Go on your Picnic, Enjoy your family, Have fun and Celebrate, then read the transcript do not listen to it.

Keep yourself Free

God Bless America

Barack seems to have to work three times harder at explaining who he is than any other candidate. It is a good thing he is young, intelligent and the perfect candidate to win the presidency. !! God speed Barack.

You shouldn't even have to do this Obama. You proved your patriot and love for this country when you voted no to invade Iraq.
Obama=True Patriot

All those promises that Barack Obama made about changing the political dynamic and running a different kind of campaign and yet we see the same old tired games of political hate from the same of tired partisan hacks. If Barack Hussein Obama expects the American people to believe his pledges, then he needs to except a little responsibility and condemn these democratic hack attacks going on daily now…

Are we ever going to see anything other than speeches from this guy???

I hope he says it's unpatriotic to start a war in Iran based upon lies and subservience to the Isaeli Lobby.

No Obama keep Michelle away!!!!

These types of attacks on Obama need to stop. It amazes me how many ignorant people will believe emails that have been forwarded hundreds of times with these types of lies in them.

Obama is also right about having to deal with the RNC coming after him with racist remarks:

"Norquist dropped by The Times’ Washington bureau today and, as part of his negative critique of Obama’s liberal stances on economic issues and other matters, he termed the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee “John Kerry with a tan.”"

What happened to debating on issues that affect all of us instead of these stupid, ignorant personal attacks? The Republican party will never have my vote EVER again!

Can't we just agree that both Obama and McCain are patriotic and go back to the real issues. I'm tired of the "my patriotism is bigger than your patriotism" kind of discussions.

The issue is not who is more patriotic but whose position on the economy, health care, Iraq, gas prices, and similar issues is more aligned with the average voter.

Speeches mean nothing.

I think while Barack Obama is giving a speech on patriotism and what it means to him in America, why don’t John McCain, Senator Clinton, Bill Clinton, Mike Huckabee, Shawn Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Fox News, give a speech on racism and racial equality to stop the violence against Obama and people of color.

Obama, please don't pander to those who cannot comprehend that one can be patriotic and not wear a flag pin. You won't win their votes anyway. Don't dilute your message to win votes. Quite frankly, you don't need to. This is a rare moment in history — things can change and people can open their eyes to new ways of seeing. Don't be ashamed of the strongest parts of your vision.

While Michelle is in etiquette school, obama need to brush up on his debating skills. His supporters are so dumb they let him get away with saying he's already debated 22 and that's enough. Unfortunely 22 times in not enough considering you are running to become The President Of The United States. As Hillary would say "Who's Counting!!!"

Barack you have to stop misleading your supporters!!! It's just not right!!

Show them that you care deeply about this country senator. We Know you wiil deliver 100%.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…………………..

That's what I respect about Sen Obama. He is the real deal. he does not shy away from controversial discussion nor is he afraid of the repugs and whatever dirt they try to throw at him.

Sen Obama can do this because he has truth and high morals, and the blessing of God on his side. If God is with you, who shall prosper against you?

I think we all know that Obama is a proud Patriot and this issue is always being raised that he is not by the Repulican noise machine and sour Hillary supporters that are going backwards if they are voting for MCcain. What ever happened to the VALUES a DEMOCRAT STANDS FOR. OBAMA STANDS FOR THOSE VALUES WE CHERISH. America is ready for a new and fresh leader who is smart enough to get the job done. YES WE CAN! OBAMA 08-12!

And the haters attack in 4, 3, 2, …..

OMG….here we go again. Does this man think he needs to make speeches to educate all of us on every subject? Maybe he needs to learn a little bit himself. Most Americans already got it. We love our country, hate sexism and hate racism.

He really needs to get off his high horse……he's the one that seems to need the lessons.

Obama is a true American!!!

Nice way to squander $100.000!!! I think that the DCCC needs to take some lessons from the Obama campaign!!!

I plan to watch this.

GOOD! Someone needs to talk about this, and remind us of what patriotism is REALLY about! When we start to question one another's love of country, we are on a DANGEROUS slippery slope!

In Nazi Germany, the Soviet countries & China, unless you agree with your government and leadership you could be killed! WE, sadly, started heading down that road with ALL THE PATRIOTIC talk after the war with Iraq started! That's dangerous and it smacks all the sacrifices made by our forefathers in battling for our FREEDOM!

OUR NATION was founded by people who questioned their government, who DARED TO DREAM AND HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW! Those of us who oppose Bush, the war with Iraq and his failed policies DO SO …. BECAUSE WE LOVE OUR COUNTRY!

The last 8 years have been a threat to OUR DEMOCRACY, with the attitude of some, "country love it or leave it"! THEY ARE WRONG.

Can we have a few more positive articles about McCain. I realize CNN is owned by a liberal organization, but you will lose viewers after this election if you continue to pander to Obama. He is not that far ahead of McCain and is losing ground. I love your formats on this blog-they are much easier to respond to, but I am pretty tired of Obama in jeans , Obama in gym, Obama in Virgin Islands in shorts, Obama with "cell phone bulge in pocket", Obama kissing Hillary. To get information about Senator McCain, I have to go to Fox. Please help us people out who are trying to decide, after Hillary, on who to vote for.McCain can"t be as bad as Obama people like to portray him!

Please STOP with the speeches already.
Shut him up! What a fraud! Super flip-flopper…

PUMA

He doesn't need to patronize his country by wear a flag lapel pin to prove he is patriotic. He has proved it already through his years of public service and dedication to his country. Putting an American flag out on your lawn or a car bumper sticker that says "God bless America" doesn't make you patriotic.

Perhaps it isn't so strange, when I think back to Michelle's stump speeches . . . . .and their membership in a black liberation church . . .

Goods News!

OBAMA 2008-2012

Make that an entire image tag.

I think you missed a left bracket, there.

Isn't is strange that a candidate who is running for President of the United States is making speeches on his patriotism.

Who is he going to get to write it for him?

Go Bam!!!!

"I decided I won't wear that [flag] pin on my chest," – Barack Obama October 2007.

I am sure he will be wearing it during this speech. What a hypocrite.

It's a sad time in America when a man has to give a speech to defend his patriotism.

Obama? Delivering a speech? A major speech? What a shock!

I swear, never have I seen a politician who likes the sound of his own voice more than this guy!

Thank you Mr. President

Obama: All talk, all the time. Learn to walk the walk, Obama.