Obama is true to his words in that he wants to be president of ALL Americans.. not just blacks, or the left, or any particular group of people. A true leader doesn't run w/ the pack; he's able to constructively criticize what he feels is not good or beneficial to the WHOLE. This country has such a diverse group of people each w/ their respective strong feelings and beliefs.. he can't please every single one.. the best he can do is look at what is fair and good for the entire country in the bigger picture.. and not just for today or tommorow but in the long run.

Hey Delta 9-

Are you such a simpleton that this is how you would explain a liberal?

Clearly you are a right wing nut. Obama is going to increase taxes for those making over $250,000. The truth is that the majority of people making that much are just fine. They have little to no debt, they are making ends meet. They are driving heir suv's whereever they want, with no concern of making mortgage payments.

And for the average American (those maing less than $250,000 (family) or $200,000 (single)) A TAX REDUCTION!!!

Those are the facts. The wealthy should be paying more in taxes. The elite are the ones who make policy and spend our tax money (and vote for wars).

Your simplistic views are inaccurate at best!

I don't trust Obama and NEVER WILL. I will not vote for him either.

See? There you go? He's slamming people who are supporting them for doing politics the old and sleazy way. Another example out of many others.

All of you Obama haters posting here sound like complete idiots repeating false rumors and showing how stupid you really are. All it takes it few minutes to do some simple research and yet you continue to repeat false rumors and lies. You haters are either lazy or immoral depending on your motives here.

He's just now doing this…….What was he waiting on…..????…Obama see no change in Obama then i see in Bush….

The desperation from many Republicans here is almost palatable. Que paso a su fiesta?

It seems conservatives are using the same ole fear & smear campaigning ploys, since they are not offering much in the ways of ideas. Their divisive attempts are simply sad, yet transparently amusing at the same time (i.e. "PUMA"). No wonder I left the Republican Party.

Obama '08
Si se puede!

Roger….I admire your intentions to stand for what you believe is right, but I think you have been swollowing the falsehoods put out by the Clinton campaign. Yes, she was the presumptive nominee for a long time, but she lost. Obama got the most votes, delegates, states, etc. Clinton played the race card, the gender card, the tears, etc. No one selected Obama..he won fair and square. I'm sorry your candidate did not win and you are so upset about it, but honestly, I think you are going overboard. You are thinking of Bill's administration and thinking Hill could recreate that time. Look at it logically…Bill was not that great. Our economy was already recovering when he took office and it was fired by the dot com boom not by anything Bill did. Why not help this country out by starting a movement to aleviate this country's debt….set up a donation page specifically for the national debt repayment and ask every citizen to contribute. If we each gave $10.00 it would make a substantial dent.

While I am pleasantly surprised that he has come out against moveon, he could have done this with a vote in the senate but failed to show any leadership by sitting out the vote, just like all the times he voted "present" in Illinois. Moveon is a hate group and should be formally listed as so. No member or supporter of Moveon should ever be allowed to criticize any far right hate group b/c they are the same thing, and the fact that they can't see this shows me how ignorant they are.

Can't you see the plan? Obama's people go out and say horrible things about other people and then Obama comes in and shoots them down to make himself look like such a fine fellow. It is the Obama strategy to make BO look good, you fools.

If Obama is willing to as you say LJ and "smack the hand that feeds him" then how can you argue "he will say anything to anyone" to get elected?

Obama doesn't do or say anything to anyone, he is willing to disagree strongly, even with those close to him and risk their anger if he feels strongly about something. Moveon is a big organization, but I'm banking that the majority will respect that kind of honesty and keep backing him. I know I will.

Lavallette, NJ July 1st, 2008 9:15 am ET

I am scared of Barack Hussein Obama.

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And I'm scared of you for spreading hate.

As a Hillary Democrat, I absolutely love the ticket of John McCain and Mitt Romney. I strongly urge John to ask Mitt to be his running mate. Hillary Democrats will support this ticket enthusiastically in November.

Now, this will be the first for me. I don't agree with Barack on this one. We need MOVEON.ORG!!!!

You want to vote for a man who voted against MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY in his state a vote against that day is a vote against civil rights it is not a black thing it is a people is thing everyone has civil rights gay,white,hispanic and black. So PLEASE PEOPLE LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE McCAIN HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR OFFICE SINCE 2000.

Swallowed up in minutae. This kind of silly bickering is not going to help our country one iota.
Either you have loved the last 8 years and will vote for more of the same or you want a chance of something better.
Either you agree with the Republicans (War Mongers) or you want a chance at Diplomatic solutions.
Either you are locked in a time warp or you are looking toward the future.
It doesn't get easier than that.
Obama is our last best chance.
Please don't blow it.

I'm a Moveon.org member and an Obama supporter, and I agree with him here. I think it is unfair to question the patriotism of fellow Americans who are clearly trying their best to do what they feel is right for the country.

Delta 9:

Are you even aware of the causes of the great depression?
The government did increase taxes but it also decreased government spending which we now know has a dramatic effect on consumption. We raised taxes and effectively decreased consumption by cutting government spending which played a part in the great depression upon numerous other reasons such as the overbuilding in the 20's and a lack of complete understanding of economics. Keynesian's view of economics soon came after the great depression which helped explain some of the causes as well but to insinuate that higher taxes alone led to the great depression displays a lack of knowledge about the causes and the fact that you say more government spending played a part in the great depression when in fact government spending was cut during the great depression as we as a country were more concerned with balanceing the budget and minimizing the debt. Please if people don't know what they are talking about, check your facts before you make posts that are uninformed and biased toward making a point that isn't there.

the media is selling mccain and a new war in iran whith it …..BEING A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 5 YEARS ONLY QUALIFIES YOU TO BE IN A MENTAL INSTITUTE…. MCCAIN IS NOT FIT TO BE PRESIDENT ..BOTH MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY…NO MORE PLAYING NICE THE COUNTRY'S FUTURE IS AT STAKE ….VOTE FOR NEW LEADERSHIP VOTE DEMOCRAT …BY THE WAY RALPH NADER IS AN IDIOT WE OWN BUSH BEING ELECTED TO HIM…OBAMA 08

don't know why I still turn to these comment pages. I keep hoping for discourse, but usually find persons talking past each other; and when someone does respond to another, (s)he usually turns to a personal attack or some other fallacy. I realize this medium is limited; but persons who genuinely care about, and who are capable of democratic discourse have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about others and our political landscape, as well as help others do the same. Let's engage each other more modestly, in hope of finding and promoting truth. For example, is it noble not to vote on a bill one considers politically-motivated? Is it cowardly? Is it something else? And WHY do we think so? I imagine I could learn a lot reading a list of posts modestly proposing answers to these questions and giving reasons why they agree or disagree with the reasons others post.

I don't know why I still turn to these comment pages. I keep hoping for discourse, but find usually persons talking past each other; and when someone does respond, (s)he usually turns to a personal attack or some other fallacy. I realize this medium is limited; but persons who genuinely care about, and capable of democratic discourse have a wonderful opportunity to learn more about others and our political landscape, as well as help others do the same. Let's not pretend we already know everything and engage eachother more modestly. For example, is it noble not to vote on a bill one considers politically-motivated? Is it cowardly? Is it something else? And WHY do we think so? I imagine I could learn a lot reading a list of posts modestly proposing answers to these questions and giving reasons why they agree or disagree with the reasons others post.

Now that Obama has used MoveOn through the primary, he is throwing them under the bus. Not that it matters anymore. Obama has bought and paid for the Democratic Party, and where else will Democrats go? It's all about power, and Obama is no more principled than the next guy.

I see American political is destroying a political idealist. Obama is not running for Misiaa, he is running for president and Americans are ruinning out a potential political canadidate by SEVERE questionning his religion (is religion freedon in America? is religion political separated? not for president!!), attacking his races(the truth is white American owe blacks whole lots more), questionning his patriotism, just because he is not white?! speech is not free!

JUST BECAUSE HE IS NOT WHITE SO HE IS BEING QUESTIONNING, DOUBTING, TESTING, TORTUING….. IT IS MORE UNDERSTANDABLE WHAT AMERICAN IS - no more question!!!

I like how Obama stands up to people no matter if they're for him or against him. He's not afraid on stepping on anyone's toes to make things right.

Obama smacks the hands that feed him, he will say anything to anyone for any reason come on Obama do something and stand by it.

Obama specifically avoided voting either way on the resolution.

NO WAY!!!!!! I can't believe that !!

Obama not vote on something? Say it ain't so!!!!! Here, I thought he at least voted "present", instead of totally skipping out….

I left MoveOn when the endorsed Obama - thought it was a bad choice - still do.

Sen.Obama is above the petty smear politics,even if he has to criticize an organization that supports him…..Obama 08

I am a MoveOn member and I see nothing wrong with what he said, so please spare the lies, garbage, and spreading of misinformation/propaganda.

WE ARE UNITED AND WILL TAKE BACK THIS COUNTRY.

OBAMA 08
YES WE CAN

Just try to understand Obama's position. I'm sure he has a good reason for doing this, right? I trust him. He's gonna make a great leader for America.

McCain's just gonna be Bush all over again, bringing America's ecomomy, credibility and reputation down.

In Obama's case, just remember that no human is perfect.

Sergeant Will June 30th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

i'm a soldier in the US army station in Germany, i have been Deployed 3 time and on my way to my four Deployment i am sick of Deploying and wasting my time i am so happy that Sen Obamama want to with pull the troops out cause we are burned out. Sen Mccain have no idea and is jut like Bush who want our country to pay out taxes Dollars for a useless country.

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I realize you aren't actually in the Army, but I thought I would say this anyway.

Get a new job if you don't like what you are doing.

VotePact

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

The fact that Obama's willing to criticize and/or turn his back on MoveOn.org. is a win/win for him. Most people despise those people and might be moved to now support Obama. As for the move on-ers themselves, they'd rather walk over hot coals than pull the lever for McCain, so their vote is a lock for Obama, no matter how much he disses them.

Does someone can tell me why Mr. Obama didn't denounce moveon.org back in Feb when they endorsed him. Why now is this one of through under the bus thing after he uses them? This Guy is scary …………….

I am scared of Barack Hussein Obama.

All on a political stage to the right.

This man will do anything to be president. Is he related to the Clintons too?

Obama is very well known for biting the hand that feeds him–under the bus with moveon.org! what a turncoat–I will stay home rather than cast my vote for him. His agenda is beginning to look just like GWB. Clintons have forced him to be politically savvy-next thing you know, he will be hugging Bill.

I'm sure Obama discussed this with Moveon prior to making such comments, he's not known for biting the hand that feeds him.

Obama had better WAKE UP!

Rather than going around giving speeches on patriotism, he had better start making more speeches and television ads pushing the issue of the next President more than likely being able to appoint at least 3, if not 4, justices to the Supreme Court.

If McCain is elected you can be sure he will appoint the most strict, conservative, right-wing justices he can find.

The American people are lazy, apathetic, whiny and complain constatnly, but rather than tear themselves away from the idiot box and reality t.v. shows, getting off the sofa and attending protests, community meetings, writing their Congressman/woman, Senators, etc., they moan and expect someone else to do it.

Unfortuntely, an appointment to the Supreme Court if for life. No matter whether you are too old to know your right hand from your left or even your name, as in the case of William Rehnquist.

It's time Americans put up or shot up and stop whining!

Barrack Obama = Liberal
Liberal = More Goverment Spending
More Goverment Spending = Higher Taxes
Higher Taxes = Less Disposable Income
Less Disposable Income = Economic Recession
I hope you Obama supporters are ready to experience what our grandparents went through in the1920's and 1930's.

McCain '08

Either you are with us or your an enemy. Get on the Barrack bus or get run over. We are about change and if you don't like it then you are against the children, the planet, your country. If you are not a Barrack supporter by now than you are racists.

Change you can believe in. Not sure what change he is talking about and he does not have any record of making drastic changes but if he says it, it must be true.

Oh yes we can destroy the country from within. Oh yes we can.

Obama/Jimmy Carter '08.

Obama bites the bourgeois liberal hand that fed him—like we didn't see that coming!

Guns don't suicide people, people suicide people

Dont make the LIBERALS mad Obama. They are all you have!!!!!!!!!!!

good for you obama — glad you aren't just playing partisanship like all the others….

and good job handling wes clark's comments as well.

i honour a dem who doesn't just applaud everything that every other dem has to say.

I don't care about Moveon or the Clintons. Barack Obama is letting valuable time get away while John McCain is talking about issues of trade, energy, oil, etc. Barack Obama needs to start talking issues and stop wasting time answering nonsense topics. He is losing voters because they don't hear him talking about issues. If the Clintons weren't self-serving they would have backed him the day after Hillary conceded, can we be adults!!!!

Obama youre a loser

Obama's speech is pure desperate rhetoric if you look at the anti-American positions taken by Democrats. Shame on you and the Democrats who want to make this country less FREE!

HAHAHAHAHA!

So much for new politics…

How do so many people fit under one bus???

Gene:

"He did have a big misstep though in my opinion… with Gen. Clark… He shouldn't have apologized and rejected his comments. McCain keeps trying to cram his POW status as experience while constantly bashing Obama for not having any experience. Clark was dead on.. there was no apology needed… Obama should have stood up for Clark on that one and asked McCain for a real response.. not a "that's not fair" stamping his little feet response."

I completely agree with your comments on Gen. Wesley Clark. Obama needs to stop apologizing when one of his supporters speaks the truth. Prisoner of war does not equate to military experience, especially a prisoner of war who capitulated to the enemy.

If you just look at the past few years……the specific voting actions and rhetoric (we are losing the war) then the term 'unpatriotic' does indeed fit, most, if not all, of the Democrats!

Hey! MoveOn.org! Once you're there give a high 5 to Rev Wright, Obama's grandma and whole gang he's thrown under that bus!

Look, problems with politics are on both sides of the fence. Conservatives and Liberals have been really nasty to each other, using sound bites and hyperbole to be effective with very little focus on real facts.

We DO need to move away from this. Obama has to hold his supporters in check too.

this article title is deceiving and you are better than this cnn. at no time, in his statements, did he mention moveon.org.

he was talking about anyone who uses these kinds of tactics. it is so pitiful that because this man has honor and dignity, that people do their best to try to tear him down.

we faint from the sheer unfairness of this current system, but we rail against any change that is trying to made. no wonder people from other countries view us in such a negative light. we must seem like a bunch of loud-mouthed hypocrites!

I thought his virtue was his judgment?? Hejudged wrong again? Hard for me to believe? Not BO?

McCain 08′

B.O. new name should be FLIPPER

Wesley Clark is an arrogant jerk. I'm glad he's supporting the demolibs. I give no credence to anything he says.

Obama fans do not seem to understand the problem. This is a very small space to explain completely but let try. If taken literally and on face value, Gen Clark's words are rather benign. However, when taken in context with other Obama fans making negative attacks against McCain's military service and his time as a POW and Obama's insistence that he will not attack anyone's patriotism, it takes on a different meaning. We all know when Obama says he will not attack what he really means is "they attacked me." bc

Another day, another mountain out of a molehill from the media. Yawn! Can we please get back to talking about what these two guys are going to do about gas prices, jobs, infrastructure and Iraq? PLEASE???

This is why I LOVE THIS GUY! He clearly sees that the future does not lie with heavy-handed partisan attacks. MoveOn, it's time for you to move on! Why don't you and Rush and Sean go off and fight somewhere so the rest of us can rebuild productive political dialog in this nation.

He is moveon.org's boy and will fall in line. Moveon.org told him to lose the flag pin and he did. He knows who the boss is. Don't worry Mr. Soros.

Wow, let me state the obvious here. Moveon.org has supported Obama, but that does not mean that Obama must agree with every tactic they employ. I am a democrat and a liberal, but that does not mean that every decision a liberal organization makes is going to be correct.

Yes, perhaps Obama said what he said because he is trying to appeal to more centrist voters, but what he said is also in line with what he has been saying all along this campaign. What this shows is that he is sticking to his beliefs about honest, higher minded campaigning, and rejecting gutter politics.

I love how SOOOOO many people say things like they hate BO. But EVERY poll shows him up. Funny, guess the same thing happened when you ALL voted for HRC… YOU LOST. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

This is why I like this guy so much. Take on DailyKos next!

Although, I would have been happier if he did it earlier. But then he wouldn't have gotten th nod, so, smart, I guess.

These far left loons have been trying to take over the party. Clearly, with Obama in office that is not a concern.

These institutions were established to protect Clinton and all his missteps. I guess we don't need them anymore. Thank god. Good by Clintons!! The worst Pres and carpet bagging senator - EVER. Ask the people of NY if they are happy (for the job done) w/ HRC.

As long as MoveOn continues to do what they're doing and Obama keeps his distance I'm good. We need MoveOn since the swiftboaters are OFFICIALLY tied to McCain.

After giving the democrats 2 years of control of Congress, it is obvious they have no idea what they are doing.

Meanwhile, Obama has chosen to dodge voting on any bill that may be controversial.

It is obvious that he has no spine.

More and more people are beginning to realize how big of a mistake it would be to cast a vote for Obama.

Americans are not stupid, Obama will never be President.

Once again….does word really matter if there is and never will be any actions behind it?…….Obama once again played the role of being above it all, yet he did not speak out against the ad when it ran and avoided to vote the resolution against it. Its a pattern here where he continues to not take any hard stands that may jeopardize his political ambition until public opinion poll dictates one way or another. Folks, hard times comes unexpectely and a better future demands actions today in order to build a foundation for tomorrow. If an Obama presidency is one where no actions is ever taken until after public opinion polls has all be tabulated and summarized…. then what sort of change will we have…..when hindsight acts are often too little too late.

What the American people are tired of is politicians (Dems & Reps) who do not take a stand either way. If you want to lead, then do so; if not get out of the way and let those who do, do so. Not voting either way is a coward's way out. Stand up for your convictions and do what is best for all Americans, not just those to whom you pander.

Dearie me…..In keeping with the message that the good old boy bloggers have made against Hillary when one of her supporters got off message.

THE SUPPORTERS ONLY ARE FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE SET BY THE CANDIDATE.

Does this apply to obama also. I mean Hillary was flamed and called names etc because one of her supporters said something that was considered negative to the other party. In that case I think since Hillary was held responsible, because as the good old boy bloggers said she should have kept more control of her campaign workers. Well heck de doo dah,,,how about obama keeping more track of HIS SUPPORTERS…Oh, guess that's ok he's a man and men don't have to live up to the rules they oppose on women.

To which Moveon.org replied "hey, it's all good, Obama's campaign manager called us earlier on to let us know it's all rhetoric and he has to say these things to get the bitter patriotic religious people on his side, no worries"

When the subject has so many potential and real points to worry about and ponder, then causing doubt and delving into them is worth while. Especially when you consider the future of our great Country and that of our Grandkids is at stake.

Personally, I have not seen any real evidence that says Obama was not brought up as a muslim and that his book did not say that he would side with the muslims if it came down to a choice. He speaks of his african heritage with pride and denigrates his white heritage. If that is not doubtful as to one's priorities, I don't know what is.

Obama has always spoken the TRUTH…

It is only TRUTH that will set free the United States of America…

Let us choose TRUTH!

Vote OBAMA for PRESIDENT!!!

GO Bama GO!!!

Lynn in NM said "He has to move to the center, as if the electorate is so stupid they won't remember he is one of the most liberal senators we have."
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The electorate is stupid, how do you think we ended up with 8 years of Bush?

July 15 everyone wear something Blue to show that we are proud of what Hillary accomplished in the run for presidency and even if you do not support Hillary to show that a women could do anything she wants to do.

GIVE ME A BREAK.
LIES, LIES
PHONY PROMISSES. HOW STUPID CAN PEOPLE BE ???

Obama or die ……Washington DC/Please don't downgrade your Grandfather but certainly don't include all older generations people in your statement ( I am French ,German /Irish/English I am 78 and I have been for Obama from day one .)
Down with old politics and move on with the new .
I read all campaign news of how Obama is doing and it dont take age old or young and all in between to see what has transpired in last 7 1/2 years to this country with Bush /Cheney in Iraq ,all the lives lost / wounded so helping Obama win makes what I have given small change if our brave men and woman don't end up in /Bush /Cheney/mcBush 100 years of war all started by these sleeze bags .
How could anyone in their right mind vote for McCain and for more of this McBush b ull_ _ _ _

Obama Yes We Can you are on your way to the Oval Offi e

There's an old saying that goes, "it may be hard to stand up to your enemies, but it can be even harder to stand up to your friends." Obama is showing that he has the rare courage to do this, and I find it refreshing and encouraging! It's a good sign, too. Because I definately want a president who's not afraid to tell those working under him when they're out of line. Just imagine if the current resident of the White House had shown this kind of courage over the last 7 1/2 years!

No more of the same, it's time for a change. Sorry, McCain… we're leaving the Bush Leagues, and boarding the Obama train!

OBAMA'S AND HIS LIES ABOUT PATRIOTISM IS RIDICULOUS. HIE'S DOING THE SAME THING HE DID AGAINST HILLARY. HAVE OTHER PEOPLE TO MAKE SARCASTIC REMARKS ABOUT THE OTHER CANDIDATE THEN HE HIMSELF COME OUT THE NEXT DAY TO SAY I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THIS MAN IS A COWARD UNFIT OF THE HIGHEST OFFICE OF THE LAND. SURELY YOU PEOPLE CAN SEE OBAMA FOR WHAT HE IS. YOU CAN'T SEE A SCAM. FOR ALL THIS TO COME OUT THE DAY BEFORE OBAMA STATES HE IS GOING TO MAKE A SPEECH ON PATRIOTISM HE HAS GEN. CLARK MAKE A STATEMENT THAT McCAIN BEING IN A NAM PRISON CAMP DOES NOT GIVE HIM THE EXPERIENCE TO BE PRESIDENT. WELL I'LL TAKE McCAIN'S PRISON TERM PLUS HIS TWENTY ODD SENATORIAL YEARS AGAINST OBAMA SEVERAL MONTHS AS A SENATOR TO BE WAY MORE QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT THAN OBAMA IS. YOU WANT A MAN SUCH AS McCAIN OR DO YOU WANT A LYING SNAKE, RESKO MONEY TAKER, TERRORIST SUPPORTER, ANTI-WHITES, ANTI-CHRISTIAN, COKE HEAD HOMO OBAMA TO BE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.

Republicans are doing what they do every election and calling the Democratic party's candidate the most liberal person ever, well…
If Obama is criticizing a highly liberal group who does some dumb things (but definitely does help the Democratic party more than it hurts it) then he is definitely not some die hard liberal. He is clearly showing to us that he will take on all of these stupid political games. The Republicans will do anything they can to destroy Democrats this year because they know they are screwed, and yet they think their old political games they played in 2004 against Kerry will work again. Americans are sick of Republican leadership and that was proven in 2006, special elections in 2008, and will be proven in the general election this year again.

It will be an abomination in the eyes of God if Obama gets the presidency. He is so anti American and so utterly liberal it's not even funny. He and those who are behind his candidacy are remaking him all over again with all this patriotism talk…..he is a puppet to those who hate the freedoms of this country and they will use him because he is willing to do what they want to become President. I never thought I would be saying this but Hillary is less scary than B. Hussein Obama. Like sheep to the slaughter all these Obamites are hanging onto this man's every word although he is not saying much of anything. These foolish people would follow this man over a cliff because they are so blind. God forbid this arrogant and vain man called Hussein Obama and his hate filled wife get in office.

Ahmadinejad said today they are digging and preparing 350,000 graves for whomever attacks them. Meanwhile, NATO is ready, China is ready, the US is ready and we know Israel is ready…………………………..
bottom line, Obama is toast. No one except a pure moron is going to elect Obama to protect us from Iran… Game Over!

Obama is such a phony. He is working thru Clark to fight McCain's claim to having more experience. Then he condemns it but Clark is still working on his campaign. McCain is not only talking about his POW experience but his many years in the Senate. McCain is the one who has actually crossed the isle to work with Dems. Obama has voted 98% of the time with his party during his short time in the US Senate. This is when he has bothered to vote at all. McCain knows how the Congress works alot better than Obama so he knows how to get things done. Change is a nice concept but it takes working within the system to get it started. Obama doesn't have the know how to do this based on his experience.
Funny how McCain basically refused to comment on Clarks comment except to say that he wasn't going to run that kind of dirty campaign. The guy, Obama, who is supposedly against POLITICS AS USUAL is the one who is playing them as usual. While McCain is not stooping to his level. McCain is keeping his word, Obama is not. Somehow that doesn't surprise me.

Obama is a preacher, period. He belongs in a pulpit, not the White House. He weakens our International appearance and only brings the bling.

Don't bite the hand… It wouldn't surprise me if moveon bit back…so now to add to the list we have the GOP taking hit as well as moveon.org etc… well get ready for the battle.

As a would be head of state, It''s a good ting than Obama is not hung up with small stuff.

MoveOn.org plays a major role in motivating the more extremist branches of the DNC. That said, they do make inappropriate moves, but so do all political groups of all platforms.

Obama's criticism of one tactic does nothing but indicate once more that he is taking up the reigns as the leader of the DNC. Good for him.

An aside directed toward Texas Trail Dog: your comment would be a lot more meaningful if you understood the simple difference between "your" and "you're." Can we say "sixth grade grammar?"

Let's all thank the Republicans for the great work they've done in the last 7.5 years (or the Rep congress of 1994-2006) by sending them down in flames in November. They had their chance and they blew it. They could have accomplished so much but, no, they had to strut their machismo and start an optional war. They had to prove they're the party of fiscal restraint by increasing pork projects by 600%. They had to prove they're the party of family values by getting caught with male pages, prostitutes and men's bathrooms soliciting gay sex.

Tell them what you think of the job they did. Send them packing for 20 years.

It's funny. When going through what people say it usually only takes the first 6 words to see if any particular post is nothing more than yelling the same ol things again. Pick a side. They both do it. Sometimes I will actually read one where someone has a thoughtful thing to say,

Here's my thought: A general has a duty to the wishes of the current administration. Whether he agrees with his orders or not the only two choices are to carry them out or to resign. Fast forward one year if/when Obama is elected. When he tells his generals to start leaving Iraq then they must do so, regardless if they think its a bad idea. If this is the case just wait till these generals are attacked from the right wing as traitors. They will be just as wrong as MoveOn.org was.

Full disclosure: I am not an Obama supporter

But he was right about not voting. Congress has nothing better to do than "condemn" someone for exercising their right to free speech? And what happens if you're actions are "condemned", they take away your birthday or something?

We should pick members of Congress with a few monkeys throwing darts at names in the phone book. Couldn't do any worse.

Moveon.org is too "left-wing" to be effective? Tell me, have "moderate" Democrats been effective in challenging Bush's policies? So-called "moderates" don't even show up for the fight. Right now, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi (and Barack Obama) have granted the Bush administration over $400 for covert operations inside Iran; they have voted to expand the government's ability to spy on citizens with a warrant; and they have voted to authorize $162 billion to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan - no strings attached.

Aside from MoveOn, two issues. Issue number 1: Charlie Black, Issue number 2: Vicki Iseman . . . discuss

That's what I want to know more about. Why such one-sided reporting from the media?

Where is Hillary? We need her! Its unfortunate that lately Obama has to apologize for everything. When is he going to make his agenda clear? He is such a confusing person to pin down on where he stands. I cant say much for McCain either.

How many erstwhile friends, supporters, advisers, contributors, endorsing organizations, and grandmothers–to say nothing of policy positions–has Barack Obama had to denounce, disavow, let go, chastise, or throw under the bus in just the past couple of months? And how many more are to come?

His track record hardly inspires confidence.

go obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 we love yuo. i am a college student and i look at you as my future please please win this election. obama 08!!!!!!

Our Country is dying folks! Most of our youth is on drugs and free sex and with bad role models like Obama to lead them into a false state of mind, no wonder why thier all for a person who is out of control. Today I watched CNN news were Obama and his campain attacted Mr. McCain and the Miliary, saying that when a man gives years of his youth and life fighting for your Country you love,Obama state's that mean's nothing?? The youth and young people of this Nation better put down the drugs and beer cans and stop going to the all night rap awards before the find out they have another War in thier future! Obama will start more wars then he will ever end, don't you folks read the News paper's and see that Iran hate's us.

The Limbaugh's and the swift boaters of the right are pigs that play the game by throwing mud to democratic candidates. Well, we at MoveOn are a new kind of pig that also know how to play the game and like it. We just fight fire with fire. We do not expect any thanks. Our reward is driving republicans out or power.

I wil not support Obama if he does not ask Hilary to be his running mate. It appears as if he is using her to gain votes that people had earmarked for her. If he was truly the serious contender, he wouldn't need her help. She needs to be his VP, if he stands a chance of winning.

So the "agent of change" is in reality the changing agent………….

I love how it was priorly mentioned that Obama would say anything to win the election…

I think it would be wise to mention McCain changing his amnesty ideals. How he went from a more liberal stance to one which would satisfy the Republican base he so required during the election…

In fact, that seems like solid evidence to say McCain, is the candidate whom will say anything to win the election.

To add a comment about Wesley Clark. Generals are appointed through a political progress in the senate . In other words they are owned by senators if they want to get that star. Also generals since world war 11 are over-rated. Guess what a unit gets a medal for doing something outstanding and guess who else gets one and may be 200 miles away. Give me a break. John McCain served this country, served on the Armed forces committee, not counting being a prisoner of war. To have Obama and his sugorate criticiz McCain is a joke on this matter. Obama , the community organizer, the state senator from illinios and being in theUS senate for two years and spending the whole time running for president , not counting being over a committee for Afghanistan and hadn't even held one meeting Much less been to Iraq forover 900 days. I don't think there is any comparison. His credentials as a commander in chief goes about as far as Dick cheneys and Bill Clinton, both draft dodgers.

Crab Selector.

YOUR JOB, IS ONE OF THE WIERDEST I HAVE EVER HEARD ABOUT(IF WHAT YOU SAY IS TRUE) and I would not want to be in your shoes in so far as making a living, but please use your stick, press down on your legs, and please DON'T COME BACK!

Dear Obama supporters,
If you disagree with something Sen Obama has said go to his web site and let him know that way he will know how you feel. PUMA supporters please just go ahead and vote for mccain it okay we still live in a country where we can make a choice and i do understand that
sen Clinton dont tell you who to vote for by the way the meaning of you
name is demeaning to women.PUMA

Sen Obama today made a speech in missiouri to explain his patriotism how many other candiate ever had to do this. They made a
big deal out of what Gen Clark said even though it was true. Sen maccain the Gop make something out of everything that Sen Obama
Says or in most cases dont say think about it. How many other canidate have been treated that way.
Have you ever seen John Mccain with a flag pen, When John Mccain
was asked if he throught Obama was patriotic he beat around bush
said some nice things but never said that Sen Obama was patriotic
People wake up there are 2 different set of rule one for mccain and
another set for Sen Obama and they are letting Mccain get away with
saying what ever he want.
Mccain make me sick and tired.

Let's stick to the issues that matter to all Americans instead of trying to make political points that further divide us.

Obama for America and America for Obama!!!

just as i suspected..barack obama making stuff up again…come on don't you all get it he is bla bla bla

i dare you, neo-cons and zionists!

pull another 9/11 before the election!

or face the war crimes tribunal!

seriously, being shot down CAN'T possibly quaLIFY mccain a presidential material.

face the truth! it will set you free at last!

Move On has been VERY HELPFUL to us in getting Barack elected- the ad regarding the General is one thing, but the monetary help and activism on his behalf is APPRECIATED by this particular supporter!

CALLING ALL POWS

CALLING ALL POWS, IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO APPLY FOR THE HIGHEST POSITION IN THE WORLD ( SOME PEOPLE THINK)

YES FOLKS, IT IS TIME FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE OF THE NAVAL FORCES, WHO SERVED IN THE NAVAL FORCES WITH SEN, McCAIN TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF,,,,,,,,,,PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A……….ESPECIALLY IF YOU WERE A POW!…. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO STAND UP FOR YOUR COUNTRY!

I'm not excited about this news from the Obama Camp…. it only spells more business as usual in Washington.

To Obama or Die…Thank you for proving that the youth of America today have no idea what's going on. If you want to support Obama because your favorite musician does, then you clearly need to go to school and learn about history and government.

Moveon is nothing but a Soro's adhoc leftist group. Screw'em!

Just how much Senate experience does Barack Obama have in terms of actual work days? Not much. From the time Barack Obama was sworn in as a United States Senator, to the time he announced he was forming a Presidential exploratory committee, he logged 143 days of experience in the Senate. That's how many days the Senate was actually in session and working.
After 143 days of work experience, Obama believed he was ready to be Commander In Chief, Leader of the Free World

Obama is simply a breathe of fresh air sweeping accross this great nation. He is here to stay.
We need a change. Republicans, please lets give him a landslide win.
Enough….
President obama….I salute you…

I understand what happened here.
I am sure Obama talked to Moveon.org behind closed doors ( as he did for Nafta with canadians) and told them: " Guys, don't worry, I am one of you, I still thinking as you but I'll have to criticize you a little in order to be elected.
And guys understood and will still support him 100%.
He is a master of hypocricy - this is the change you can believe in!!
CNN, plz post this

Do you guys cover any other campaign but Obama's? Really, there's more to life than this guy.

At least, Barack Obama had the pants to stand up to Moveon.org, unlike McCain who can't stand up to Karl Rove and the Bush Administration, and kissing up to them for Campaign cash.

Saying John McCain is guaranteed to be a better Commander in Chief in the next Presidential term is like saying that having Phil Jackson as your coach will guarantee you a Championship. It doesn't always work out. The Lakers finished second place this year.

Fools are made, not born.

All the lefties who have been fooled by Obama are experiencing buyers remorse. The Obamarama has been a media driven illusion.
Obama is neither qualified or electable. He's flip-flopped on FISA, NAFTA, Public Financing of Campaign, the MOVE-ON ads, etc…….

It's not too late for the Dems to redeem themselves and choose the best candidate, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama is simply the PRESUMPTIVE candidate at this point. Nothing is official until the late August DNC convention. Bring on a real convention with multiple ballots! A day is an eternity in politics, let the long overdue vetting of Obama finally begin! Here's hoping for a complete political implosion of Barack Obama BEFORE late August!

CNN never post my messages becayse I am antiObama.
Obama shows his real colors.
The is cynical man - without any principles - only crowds of idiots can listen to him wih their open mouthes admiring 'CHANGE' speach.
He doesn't care about anything - he wants to be elected. Period.
And for this he 'll betray everything and everybody.
Good luck you idiots with such great leader - we already had one for 8 years

The comments that really disturb me are, in regards to Barrack Obamas race, and the idea discussed in regards to ….the question … Is the US ready for a black Presedent?

I give Obama credit, and that is what we need in this country. The clowns that we have in the oval office now, have us with no credit around this world and also inside the US. McSane need to stop crying we don't need a cry baby in the oval office. But I'm also getting tried of McSane crying about people qustioning his miltary record, that is a good debate. I'm a vet but do that make me ready to be Commaner in Chief. I can find plenty of Vets on the side of the streets holding up an cardboard sign stating that they will work for food. Are they ready to ne CIC. And to end on an high note. What Gen.Clark said is true, but I see McSane and crooks an't handle the truth. He didn't say anything when him and the crack headed wife of his talking about Obama and his wife love for this country. So please!!!!!!!! Stop Crying….

YES FOLKS, I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT SEN. McCAIN IS A HUGE FAKE!

I THINK THAT WHEN AMERICANS REALLY DIG INTO HIS NAVAL RECORDS, (I MEAN ALL OF THE HUNDREDS OF MISSING PAGES) THEY WILL FIND OUT THAT JOHN McCAIN IS A TOTAL FAKE!

we can only think of one thing : a man of character. not a flip-floper such as Mcsame who can easyly call people lousy.

HISPANICS FOR MCCAIN… You have it right. We will not support Obama and see our country destroyed. Those of us who settled the Southwest will not vote for the Mullato
Muselman. We know our History with the Muslim Hordes.

Who is this Barak Obama. He is like a Cameleon. Will the real Barak Obama please stand up. One week he is Mr. Liberal the next week he is throwing liberals under the bus. When will we know what his agenda for our country is going to be?

Obama is such a con artist. In order to address his own patriotism, he takes a gentle swipe at his home team, MoveOn.org,
Obama is now pretending he is upset with MoveOn.org’s controversial newspaper ad last fall that attacked the top U.S. general in Iraq, David Petraeus
He chose his meeting with H.R. Clinton in Unity.
Then Obama addressed his patriotism in Independence.
Don’t you find his campaign organizers just a little too much Martha Stewart, in the sense of mixing and matching themes to City?
I guess when he gives his speech about his Economic policy he will choose Las Vegas.
And when he gives his speech about his Foreign policy he will choose China Town.
Then when he gives his speech about his Healthcare he will chose Yellow Medicine County etc..
It is amusing to watch his “time for silly politics” because he is getting an A+ in that game.
NO ONE BELIEVE YOU OBAMA, EXCEPT THE KOOL-AID DRINKERS.
ALL YOU KOOL-AID DRINKERS, COME AND JOIN PUMA PAC AND GET THE OBAMA ANTIDOTE!

hello to ERICA and ANDERSON. Dear Anderson, Im so shocked and disgusted with the, racism, bigetry and ignorance, I saw on TV this afternoon, expressed by a "election 2008 " focus group that was questioned , by ANNENBERG PUBLIC POLICY ON C-SPAN.
It is hard to believe that these people represent, or are representative of most Americans. If they are , then I think i might have to leave this country.
The 2008 elections are so important, for so many reasons, and it is incredible to believe that their are people, who continue to use race and ethnicity as a deciding factor.
Grow up America! im disgusted with these old white conservative facist, retrograded minded people.

I seem to recollect that when someone opposed George Bush's policies, they were immediately labeled unpatriotic. There's a House Representative from Southern California who opposed the war. I can't remember her full name but I think it is Kathleen Lee or something like that. She was completely villified and called un-American and un-patriotic. It seems, the Republicans are doing it again, thanks to John McCain and his truth seekers, the swift boaters.

Clinton voted against a Senate resolution to formally condemn the group, while Obama specifically avoided voting either way on the resolution.

The gutless wonder!

I swear to — , the only reason I will be voting for Obama is because of the Supreme Court, That is it.

They don't call them yellow dogs for nothing.

How does a degenerate gambler and womanizer like Bill Bennett get to impugn the character and legitimate questions of a bonafide war hero like Gen. Wesley Clark? Bennett kept throwing around "honorable and character" like he OWNED them Anderson, and YOU let him get away with it. In fact, YOU had this DIShonorable, shady character Bill Bennett on YOUR show perpetrating a FRAUD! Does that reflect on YOUR show's integrity? You doggone right it does!

Proud American,

Thank you! I AGREE 100% BARACK IS A TRUE GENTLEMAN , AND HE IS 100% AMERICAN!

TO ALL THE NOBAMAS, GUESS WHAT? WE KNOW WHO/WHAT IS RELEVANT, AND IT IS NOT OBAMA BASHERS!

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY ADULT LIFE, I AM PROUD TO VOTE DEMOCRATIC! GO OBAMA !!

It's amazing to me how people (probably the majority of people reading this blog right now), who have never served a day in combat criticize a man who not only went to war, but was help captive for years! Who are you to question the war record of John McCain…at least he served his country. The only thing Obama serves is his own personal interest. Don't for one minute think Obama is looking after our best interests. What does Obama do to his close family friend, pastor, and mentor for 20 years Rev. Wright: he dumps him when it becomes politically expedient. What does Obama do to moveon.org when it becomes politically expedient: he dumps them. What will he do to you and me when it becomes politically expedient…well I guess you should see the patttern by now.

IMHO, 1) MoveOn has every right to question the veracity of Gen. Petraeus' testimony, and 2) in other news of the day, Gen. Clark's observation was correct: Sen. McCain's military experience does not necessarily translate into the ability to lead as commander-in-chief. I understand that Sen. Obama wants to be POSITIVE, but there also needs to be space for the truth, even when it is uncomfortable.

I'm shock people from California are voting for Barack when Hillary clearly won that state.

Now Senator Obama has tossed Move On.org under the bus—after all that organization done for him. Who will be next, the DNC, the suplerdelegates, Bill Clinton? Don't think we can trust that candidate.

Jan,

No one can pin anyone down on a situation such as this. Hopefully Sen. Obama will be the next President of the good old U.S.A. but guess what? Do you realize the absolute mess that he will inherit? Please God I would never want to be in the position of the President of the U.S.A in 2009. THE ONLY PERSON WHO WOULD FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THIS POSITION IS SOMEONE WHO IS ANTI-A MERICAN!

America is in total chaos. I cannot see how they are going to pull themselves out of this MESS. I think that Barack can be the way, but there is so much racism in America today that I doubt they are capable of taking advantage of this opportunity!

Our Nation or Obamanation.
Speech on patriotism, but effectively blocks the voices of democrats in Florida. Hope or Joke. His and the DNC unity is my PUMA.
Count all the votes, dont play politics with Michigan.or we will speak loud in November.
Nobama = vote 4 Mc Cain

Just because he points out that MoveOn.org does not mean he rejects their support. Obama is pointing out the type of politics he does not like. A true leader stands on principle whether it is friend or foe. Give Obama credit for standing on principle.

Move on.org - thought they gave obama Millions of bucks!!!
Guess yet another group he does not need - he uses people for political gain - then ditches them. Rev. Wright, - remember him??
What goes around - comes around!

He's the protege of Zbigniew Brzeziński. He might look young and fresh but it's business as usual. Every election we line up for our partisan slogans and servile flattery, when we get little to no representation from our government, because they threw us overboard thirty years ago. The two party system is a joke, two sides of the same bought and paid for coin. The false left/right paradigm that big brother and the main stream media bashes into your skull everyday serves no other purpose than to distract and indoctrinate, except CNN lol. We are dancing the congo line off a cliff, and evidently we'll be waving our made in China flags and giving them a standing ovation till the bitter end. Undereducated egos and insecure arrogance are killing this country, and we're within a pen stroke of complete despotism. Period.

To the obama or die person:
We are electing the President of the UNITED States - NOT a rock star from BET Awards. We need a President for ALL america - NOT just the "young" guys. By the way, how much $$$$ have you donated to your cause???? Ask your parents - and grandparents - I think they might have other ideas on who is QUALIFIED to lead our country - your guy is NOT.

I'm sad that Obama supporters belong to a cult.

HA!!!! Don't worry, Senator McCain has it like that too, LOL!!! Is like they have things in common! LOL!!!

K. Hussein,

"so now we're attacking obama for having independent thoughts??"

Just keep telling yourself that; you and your fellow left wingers are always the victims! That is the liberal thing to do, blame someone else. That is EXACTLY what this country does not need, paranoid conspiracy theorists! I would ENCOURAGE you to do exaclty what you ENCOURAGE, and think for yourself!

Obama is clearly flip flopping and has done so multiple times before and sice he became the "presumptive nominee" (e.g. Rev Wright, Clark) but you're are so blinded by the shiny gold, false idol that he is that you can't see it!

-Obama is like a pop song on the radio that you can't get out of your head because it is played over and over on the radio. Its a terrible song, but its kinda catchy!

P Diddy - NOW that is an endorsement for our President!!!
To obama or die in DC - you and your friends are fools!!!!
Who really cares what BET people have to say - can they think?????
It is these types comments - from people like you that make the rest of Americans vote for anybody BUT obama! We are educated and THINK about our vote - we do not vote because BET tells us who they want. I think the SMART Americans have you out numbered - by the MILLIONS!!!!
Obama is an Arrogant, Radical Fraud - and is NOT qualified to lead our country!!!

" Clinton voted against a Senate resolution to formally condemn the group, while Obama specifically avoided voting either way on the resolution."

HAHA, thats per usual Ob ama. Don't vote on difficult issues or vote "present."

The AOl Straw Poll – REAL people voting REALTIME: June 27-July 4: 147,184 total votes cast: Obama 38%, McCain 62%

Wow, I don't think ANYONE has denied the help of these small organizations.

so who won't Obama throw under the bus? is his wife next?

….while Obama specifically avoided voting either way on the resolution.

LOL!!!! Don't push the red button!!!! Obama is such a chicken!!

I really can't wait and looking forward to OBAMA being SWORNED in! So we can take care of the serious issues going on in this country instead of talking about this BS news.

OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN & YES WE WILL!!

@OBAMA OR DIE…..Washington DC

JOHN KERRY LOST YOU IDIOT!!!!!!! EVEN VOTE OR DIE COULDN'T HELP HIM WIN!!!! YOUR MAKING YOUR RACE LOOK LIKE A BUNCH OF RACIST IDIOTS. Yeah, im yelling, so what?

Hmm….I noted some lengthy PUMA blogs in here.Pretty sad I would say that such organization exist without their candidate's backing. The credibilty of such organization gets minimized and Hillary Clinton's message gets belittled (if they really, really think about the consequences). This questions their own motivation in pursuing such propaganda.

Thats called throwing anyone and everyone under the bus for personal gains.

This is garbage. Wes has it right. I'm sick of Barack rejecting what he knows is right. The man simply replied when forced to by the host.

Lieberman is a JOHN McCAIN YES MAN.
Lieberman is a SUCK UP OF THE WORST KIND!

Lieberman is the personification of all that is low down and disgusting, he will try any and everything to be in the limelight! Little does he realize that John McCain's Naval Service was never the stuff of LIFETIME HEROES!

Why didn't BO take a "swipe" at all his supporters that spewed SEXIST remarks during the primary?

So, sexist support is ok, but supporters aren't allowed to talk about McCain's military record or General Petraeus's actions in Iraq.

Defend the military, ignore misogyny. Way to go, Obama!

Ralph Nader was right. Obama is talking whiter all the time.

Now there you go yet again. I do not think Obama was taking a swipe at this group he was merely stating his personal opinion on the subject of patriotism. Sen Obama realizes that he can not control the views or opinions of these groups or Mr. Clark.

Personally I think Clark should be commended for speaking the very truth that many of us know, some to timid to say and then there is the most that do not have to public attention to make their thoughts known. JUST BECAUSE JOHN McCAIN WAS IN THE MILITARY DOES NOT QUALIFY HIM TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

HIS ENTIRE MILITARY CAREER WAS A SERIES OF BLUNDERS AND LIES! HE FORFEITHED HIS STATUS OF HERO WHEN HE BECAME A TRAITOR TO HIS COUNTRY, THUS REDUCING HIS STATUS TO POW SURVIVOR ONLY! HE DID NOT EARN THE NAME SONGBIRD FOR NOTHING IN FACT HIS DEVULGING OF TRUTHFUL INTELLIGENCE CAUSED LIVES!

HEROES SAVE LIVES AT THE COST OF THEIR OWN, JOHN McCAIN COST LIVES TO MAKE HIS OWN BETTER!

WHERE ARE ALL OF THESE POW'S THAT KNEW HIM WHY AREN'T THEY OUT NOW TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT MR. JOHN McCAIN? COULD IT BE BECAUSE THEY GOT SILENCED DURING ONE OF McCAIN'S OTHER BIDS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. BY THE MEDIA!?? THEY ARE HOWEVER ON YOU TUBE!

Yep, he throws another under the Bus….
I don't at all care for MoveOn anyway.

But really, Obama does one thing and says another while behind the cameras and the public he will say "don't worry about what I'm going to say, it's just politics". He and his thug supporters are disgraceful extremists. It is the generation of "it's about me and my self-righteous views".

PUMA PUMA PUMA PAC!!!! Hillary supporters NEVER forget what really happened. They turned their backs on you and put all their bets on their golden boy with very poor judgment.

WOULDN'T VOTE FOR YOUR BOY IF YOU HELD A GUN TO MY HEAD.

i hear o bama is going to england. yeah i here he is going to be knighted…….wedgewood blue coat of arms no doubt……do not get fooled again by a man of little experience look at the george bush episode…..vote with your brain not your aspirations of false hope

Obama is a joke and so is his candidacy. He still remains unqualified to even run for president much less hold the office. I will not vote for him. If the SD's and the DNC do not come to their senses then my vote will go to McCain.

PUMA POWER

-How much money went un-accounted for in Iraq?
-How much money can the American tax payer afford to continue spending?
-Why can't the greatest military on earth capture Osama Bin Laden?

What will happen if U.S. troops remain in Iraq?
ANSWER: American tax payers continue to spend billions.

What will happen if U.S. troops are removed from Iraq?
ANSWER: NOBODY KNOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama wants to withdraw troops from Iraq and McCain wants troops to remain inside Iraq………………………………………………………..

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