Comments on: Obama highlights plan for national service http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Proactive voter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321865 Proactive voter Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:13:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321865 Change is around the corner. I can feel it. OBAMA 08 Change is around the corner.
I can feel it.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: MayaLeica http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321809 MayaLeica Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:06:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321809 The last time a call for service went out was when John F. Kennedy enjoined us to "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country". Forget all the "experience" issues. They are a red herring. If you want to know why Senator Obama is a once in a generation leader, you need look no farther than his call to service. I am happy and proud to support Senator Obama. YES WE CAN!!! The last time a call for service went out was when John F. Kennedy enjoined us to "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country". Forget all the "experience" issues. They are a red herring. If you want to know why Senator Obama is a once in a generation leader, you need look no farther than his call to service.

I am happy and proud to support Senator Obama.

YES WE CAN!!!

]]> By: Ms. Sims http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321765 Ms. Sims Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:59:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321765 @Young Voter from TX July 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET Oh so he's going to expand the armed forces. Is he going to make his daughter sign up? Nope. Oh well, the McCain kids beat them to it; they are the true Americans who serve their country. MCCAIN 08 ____ Tisk, Tisk child did you read the article or understand what he is even talking about. The service is.. say it with me volunteer! Meaning you don't have to do it. Besides his girls are like 8 and 10. Did McCain's daughter sign up for the armed forces...nope, and you know why follow me now...u volunteer! The whole point would be that you don't have to join the armed forces to be considered a "true American" as you stated, it can be done in a variety of other ways of public serivce. @Young Voter from TX July 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Oh so he's going to expand the armed forces. Is he going to make his daughter sign up? Nope. Oh well, the McCain kids beat them to it; they are the true Americans who serve their country.

MCCAIN 08

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Tisk, Tisk child did you read the article or understand what he is even talking about. The service is.. say it with me volunteer! Meaning you don't have to do it. Besides his girls are like 8 and 10. Did McCain's daughter sign up for the armed forces...nope, and you know why follow me now...u volunteer! The whole point would be that you don't have to join the armed forces to be considered a "true American" as you stated, it can be done in a variety of other ways of public serivce.

]]> By: Letha, SD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321684 Letha, SD Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:48:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321684 Hints of communism? And if I already work to hard, pay to much in tax, and just want to rest on my time off and spend time with my family, what are going to do? Force me! Welcome to the new and improved USSA! Hints of communism? And if I already work to hard, pay to much in tax, and just want to rest on my time off and spend time with my family, what are going to do? Force me! Welcome to the new and improved USSA!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321651 Mike Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:44:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321651 National Service? No No!! We need those people for McBush and his upcoming invasion of Iran! National Service? No No!! We need those people for McBush and his upcoming invasion of Iran!

]]> By: Lilah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321617 Lilah Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:40:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321617 Hearing someone from Texas (C from Texas) talk about the draft is hysterical. Hearing someone from Texas (C from Texas) talk about the draft is hysterical.

]]> By: kmt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321602 kmt Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321602 As they said in the TV show The West Wing - this guy is the REAL DEAL. I am sooooo impressed. Please get us to November in a hurry before Bush gets us into another boondoggle in Iran. OBAMA 08 As they said in the TV show The West Wing – this guy is the REAL DEAL. I am sooooo impressed. Please get us to November in a hurry before Bush gets us into another boondoggle in Iran.
OBAMA 08

]]> By: DJ, LA, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321599 DJ, LA, CA Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321599 400 million rather Rush just got paid 400 million rather Rush just got paid

]]> By: BIFF, BIFFINGTON... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321595 BIFF, BIFFINGTON... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321595 I TOLD YOU , I TOLD YOU... no matter WHAT the man proposes, he will be attacked! IT IS ALL THEY HAVE!!! GEEZ CNN.... why have I been banned while you post lies from Lim, jeff spangler and peter e. ????? I TOLD YOU , I TOLD YOU...

no matter WHAT the man proposes, he will be attacked!

IT IS ALL THEY HAVE!!!

GEEZ CNN.... why have I been banned while you post lies from Lim, jeff spangler and peter e. ?????

]]> By: Lilah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321591 Lilah Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:38:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321591 "Don't cha just love Socialism?!?!?" Actually, yes. If people would forget the foolish stigma that socialism is bad, maybe our country wouldn't be such a disgrace. Maybe citizens would actually (gasp!) do something to make things better in their own neighborhoods. I think this is wonderful, and Obama will be an amazing president that WE can ALL be proud of. "Don't cha just love Socialism?!?!?"

Actually, yes. If people would forget the foolish stigma that socialism is bad, maybe our country wouldn't be such a disgrace. Maybe citizens would actually (gasp!) do something to make things better in their own neighborhoods.

I think this is wonderful, and Obama will be an amazing president that WE can ALL be proud of.

]]> By: DJ, LA, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321588 DJ, LA, CA Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:37:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321588 Hey better than people sitting around the house all day listening to Rush Limbaugh pushing hate making $400 from Clear Channel's fascist agenda Hey better than people sitting around the house all day listening to Rush Limbaugh pushing hate making $400 from Clear Channel's fascist agenda

]]> By: Andrew "Hussien" Jackson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321587 Andrew "Hussien" Jackson Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:37:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321587 The President is the Chief Executive … the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) … of a business enterprise known as the United States of America. Directing the various operating units of this “company” is what the job requires. While the reference to “Commander-in-Chief”, particularly at a time when there is a military conflict underway, gives rise to an important aspect of the job, it is not the majority of the job and it does not necessarily require the majority of the President’s intellectual brainpower. Qualification for the job has little to do with whether or not someone enlisted in the service or was captured and held as a prisoner. Being an excellent president has little to do with any knowledge of current military doctrine & tactics or knowledge of the capabilities of the latest weapon systems. The president hires very capable functional directors for those roles. What we want the President to be the “Commander “ of is the VISION for our country, the STRATEGY to achieve the Vision, and the JUDGEMENT and FLEXIBILITY to make the right decisions when the strategy needs to be adjusted. We are not so arrogant to think we will get the Strategy right all the time. More than anything, we want a President that will be a good executive MANAGER. The best corporate managers are most effective when they build high performing TEAMS. You've got America on the right track Barack. The President is the Chief Executive … the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) … of a business enterprise known as the United States of America. Directing the various operating units of this “company” is what the job requires.

While the reference to “Commander-in-Chief”, particularly at a time when there is a military conflict underway, gives rise to an important aspect of the job, it is not the majority of the job and it does not necessarily require the majority of the President’s intellectual brainpower. Qualification for the job has little to do with whether or not someone enlisted in the service or was captured and held as a prisoner. Being an excellent president has little to do with any knowledge of current military doctrine & tactics or knowledge of the capabilities of the latest weapon systems. The president hires very capable functional directors for those roles.

What we want the President to be the “Commander “ of is the VISION for our country, the STRATEGY to achieve the Vision, and the JUDGEMENT and FLEXIBILITY to make the right decisions when the strategy needs to be adjusted. We are not so arrogant to think we will get the Strategy right all the time.

More than anything, we want a President that will be a good executive MANAGER. The best corporate managers are most effective when they build high performing TEAMS.

You've got America on the right track Barack.

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321544 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:32:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321544 Justwannaknow July 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET I just want to know …… where are McCain's iniitiatives? More specifically what is his vision of and for America ? I don't have time to answer that one, would just take to long. go any other place than cnn. cnn is an obama only site. they only post good about Obama and bad about McCain. Justwannaknow July 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I just want to know …… where are McCain's iniitiatives? More specifically what is his vision of and for America ?

I don't have time to answer that one, would just take to long. go any other place than cnn. cnn is an obama only site. they only post good about Obama and bad about McCain.

]]> By: BIFF, BIFFINGTON... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321534 BIFF, BIFFINGTON... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:32:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321534 aware said: July 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET Talk is cheap - Obama's trillion dollar deficit is not! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ OBAMA is not president..... YET.... you MUST mean BUSH and McBUSH's trillion dollar deficit, right? p.s. Didn't Bush inherit a SURPLUS????? aware said:
July 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Talk is cheap – Obama's trillion dollar deficit is not!
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OBAMA is not president..... YET....

you MUST mean BUSH and McBUSH's trillion dollar deficit, right?

p.s. Didn't Bush inherit a SURPLUS?????

]]> By: Tim Hutchins http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321531 Tim Hutchins Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:31:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321531 What's the catch, BO? This means that you think the president owns Americans and can use WHAT to "call them to service": IRS? What's the catch, BO? This means that you think the president owns Americans and can use WHAT to "call them to service": IRS?

]]> By: syl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321524 syl Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:31:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321524 Could you tell us something about the Obama special mortgage rate story? Could you tell us something about the Obama special mortgage rate story?

]]> By: BIFF, BIFFINGTON... http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321513 BIFF, BIFFINGTON... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:29:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321513 Chuck said: July 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET Don't cha just love Socialism?!?!? _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Chuck, 1) Who's a socialist? and 2) So how are YOU doing in the worst economy since the depression? Chuck said:
July 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Don't cha just love Socialism?!?!?
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Chuck,

1) Who's a socialist? and

2) So how are YOU doing in the worst economy since the depression?

]]> By: Harvard Ayers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321499 Harvard Ayers Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:27:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321499 First time since JFK anyone has really tried to inspire Americans to act on something bigger than themselves. Where is McCain's call to our youth and retirees alike?? First time since JFK anyone has really tried to inspire Americans to act on something bigger than themselves. Where is McCain's call to our youth and retirees alike??

]]> By: DD, New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321496 DD, New York Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:27:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321496 Your comment is awaiting moderation. Didn't Bush come up with something similar in the days following 911? Does this guy have an original idea of his own??? He steals from everybody!!! The reason why his political stance is so similar to Hillary's is because every time at the debates when he was asked for what his views were, AFTER Hillary answered what hers are, he said his were similar to hers/shared the same views. Wake up folks. This guy steals from everybody. Didn't he give a speech with lines lifted from somebody else's speech. His faith based incentives are the same as what Bush proposed. Nobama noway!!!!! Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Didn't Bush come up with something similar in the days following 911? Does this guy have an original idea of his own??? He steals from everybody!!! The reason why his political stance is so similar to Hillary's is because every time at the debates when he was asked for what his views were, AFTER Hillary answered what hers are, he said his were similar to hers/shared the same views. Wake up folks. This guy steals from everybody. Didn't he give a speech with lines lifted from somebody else's speech. His faith based incentives are the same as what Bush proposed. Nobama noway!!!!!

]]> By: Marc PDX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321436 Marc PDX Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:19:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321436 Excellent news! It's about time we put some of these "what's in it for me" dimocrats to work. Then we can collect taxes from them for a change. Ha! Excellent news! It's about time we put some of these "what's in it for me" dimocrats to work. Then we can collect taxes from them for a change. Ha!

]]> By: Obama 08: Female, 60, white http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321433 Obama 08: Female, 60, white Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:19:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321433 Joshua: How is serving your country and in the process learning more about it socialist?? Joshua: How is serving your country and in the process learning more about it socialist??

]]> By: exMil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321426 exMil Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:18:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321426 12 comments so far and no one has mentioned that Bush Sr. had the same ideas as did Bill Clinton. People don't usually volunteer in large numbers to help those that are too lazy to help themselves. 12 comments so far and no one has mentioned that Bush Sr. had the same ideas as did Bill Clinton. People don't usually volunteer in large numbers to help those that are too lazy to help themselves.

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321423 Ken Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:18:18 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321423 Wow! And making that speech in Colorado's Republican stronghold and James Dobson's stomping grounds... Wow! And making that speech in Colorado's Republican stronghold and James Dobson's stomping grounds...

]]> By: The Surly Scholar http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321403 The Surly Scholar Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:16:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321403 Sorry to sound like a shouting zealot, but if all the anti-Obama folks want to question his patriotism and the substance of his campaign, how's THAT for patriotism and substance?! UNH. Yeah. Etcetera. Sorry to sound like a shouting zealot, but if all the anti-Obama folks want to question his patriotism and the substance of his campaign, how's THAT for patriotism and substance?! UNH. Yeah. Etcetera.

]]> By: Michael http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321345 Michael Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:08:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321345 Aww, Jamaal, all your going to have left after this election is this ecumenical goo you are wallowing in. Find a Republican. He can explain the words to you. Aww, Jamaal, all your going to have left after this election is this ecumenical goo you are wallowing in. Find a Republican. He can explain the words to you.

]]> By: Shawna http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321192 Shawna Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:51:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321192 Just reading these words makes me proud. This is the call to service that people should respect, not wearing a flag pin on your lapel. Just reading these words makes me proud. This is the call to service that people should respect, not wearing a flag pin on your lapel.

]]> By: karen-phoenix http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321189 karen-phoenix Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:51:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321189 I was a "candy stripper" at 14 in our local hospital and it set my goals for the rest of my life. Alot of great volunteering and helping people. I'm in my 60's, work a full time job and still do a little service at my church. Love it!!! I also had sooo many friends that went in the peace corp--One of the greatest thing for our country's image ever invented. We need a strong military, but we need PEACE and CARING! Great job Obama!!!!! I was a "candy stripper" at 14 in our local hospital and it set my goals for the rest of my life. Alot of great volunteering and helping people. I'm in my 60's, work a full time job and still do a little service at my church. Love it!!! I also had sooo many friends that went in the peace corp–One of the greatest thing for our country's image ever invented. We need a strong military, but we need PEACE and CARING! Great job Obama!!!!!

]]> By: whatime http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321181 whatime Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:50:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321181 Obama is awesome!!!!! Obama 08 Obama is awesome!!!!!

Obama 08

]]> By: MIKE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321175 MIKE Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321175 My only hope is that he gets elected President. No matter who gets elected in 08, the American people are in for a rough 4 years. Obama offers us hope for the long term while McSame offers us four more years of the past.- -which translates into even more problems for the future. My only hope is that he gets elected President. No matter who gets elected in 08, the American people are in for a rough 4 years. Obama offers us hope for the long term while McSame offers us four more years of the past.- -which translates into even more problems for the future.

]]> By: marge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321173 marge Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321173 Finally! Someone who sees the need for Americans to get involved in their country again. Bush squandered this opportunity after 9/11. We were willing to do something, anything, but he sent us adrift where we lost focus on what really matters. People are surprised by Obamamania? Not me, he is just doing the job Bush should have done eight years ago. Finally! Someone who sees the need for Americans to get involved in their country again. Bush squandered this opportunity after 9/11. We were willing to do something, anything, but he sent us adrift where we lost focus on what really matters. People are surprised by Obamamania? Not me, he is just doing the job Bush should have done eight years ago.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321172 Richard Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321172 Barack HUSSEIN Obama you are a lying arrogant snake. You would make a lousy President. You are a Dreamer!!! You are going to wave your magic wand??? Yea Right! Barack HUSSEIN Obama you are a lying arrogant snake.

You would make a lousy President.

You are a Dreamer!!!

You are going to wave your magic wand??? Yea Right!

]]> By: Blue13616 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321169 Blue13616 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321169 This guy is a slick talking, Rico-suave typical politician. He is untested, unproven and epitomizes the idea of what politicians are in the minds of people. Say anything, do what they like, and above all, don't pay too much attention to what I do. And by the way, what I said 3 or 9 months ago - well things have changed and it is the Republicans fault. I have to break my prmise because they are bad. I see a Bill Clinton here. How ironic is that? Prediction: the womanizing will surface in sometime in the future. This guy is a slick talking, Rico-suave typical politician. He is untested, unproven and epitomizes the idea of what politicians are in the minds of people.

Say anything, do what they like, and above all, don't pay too much attention to what I do. And by the way, what I said 3 or 9 months ago – well things have changed and it is the Republicans fault. I have to break my prmise because they are bad.

I see a Bill Clinton here. How ironic is that? Prediction: the womanizing will surface in sometime in the future.

]]> By: Kathy in Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321161 Kathy in Oregon Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:48:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321161 I supported Hillary, and was trying to get behind Obama for the sake of the party, but I have LESS confidence in Obama the more I see him in action — he is really blowing it with his flip-flop / finger to the wind approach to politics. At this point, I don't know what Obama stands for — other than trying to get HIMSELF elected. In contrast, 4 years of McCain doesn't look so bad. I mean at least McCain appears to be a MAN of principle and character! I supported Hillary, and was trying to get behind Obama for the sake of the party, but I have LESS confidence in Obama the more I see him in action — he is really blowing it with his flip-flop / finger to the wind approach to politics.

At this point, I don't know what Obama stands for — other than trying to get HIMSELF elected. In contrast, 4 years of McCain doesn't look so bad. I mean at least McCain appears to be a MAN of principle and character!

]]> By: Dr. Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321160 Dr. Bob Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:48:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321160 Obama is an idiot. You NObamanots better wake up before you ruin America!!!!!! Obama is an idiot. You NObamanots better wake up before you ruin America!!!!!!

]]> By: brenda http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321150 brenda Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:47:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321150 i hate when ive got to something to say and then comments become closed for certain articles. i will say it here about the japanese ad. the japanese ad folks didnt know that it would be considered racist...YEA RIGHT !!! Just like obama didnt know tbout the bad, offensive and racist and anti america stuff that rev wright was saying for 20 years. if you go back in all of obamas speeches you will hear the exact opposite of what he is saying today. its okay to befriend chris rock and "like" him regardless of the fgact that he talks very bad about white folks but obama would have imus fired for calling girls names. he wants guns he doesnt wnat guns hes for abortion if his daughter gets pregmant but values human life? his state has more nuclear plants than any other but he is anti nuclear power, he wants gas price to go up but at a "gradual pace" and not suddenly. im just waiting for the rev obama to sart telling this country what his view of christianity is because thats what we will all have to follow if he becomes the president and if you ever want to make more of yourself than you already are than you can bet that obama will find a way to tax it. the man has NO original ideas or thoughts. he cherry picks from the clinto playbook and even presdient bush, adds a little to it then tells his followers that this is the way. the man is a nobody, certainly not MLK or JFK. his friends (wright, ayers, rezco) are his friends for a reason...they ALL SHARE the same ideals. so if you dont know onbama, look at his friends and they will define him. i hate when ive got to something to say and then comments become closed for certain articles. i will say it here about the japanese ad.
the japanese ad folks didnt know that it would be considered racist...YEA RIGHT !!!
Just like obama didnt know tbout the bad, offensive and racist and anti america stuff that rev wright was saying for 20 years. if you go back in all of obamas speeches you will hear the exact opposite of what he is saying today. its okay to befriend chris rock and "like" him regardless of the fgact that he talks very bad about white folks but obama would have imus fired for calling girls names. he wants guns he doesnt wnat guns hes for abortion if his daughter gets pregmant but values human life? his state has more nuclear plants than any other but he is anti nuclear power, he wants gas price to go up but at a "gradual pace" and not suddenly. im just waiting for the rev obama to sart telling this country what his view of christianity is because thats what we will all have to follow if he becomes the president and if you ever want to make more of yourself than you already are than you can bet that obama will find a way to tax it. the man has NO original ideas or thoughts. he cherry picks from the clinto playbook and even presdient bush, adds a little to it then tells his followers that this is the way. the man is a nobody, certainly not MLK or JFK. his friends (wright, ayers, rezco) are his friends for a reason...they ALL SHARE the same ideals. so if you dont know onbama, look at his friends and they will define him.

]]> By: kerd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321149 kerd Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:47:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321149 Wow! A Presidential candidate I can really feel good about. This man makes me want to be a better citizen and serve my country. Wow! A Presidential candidate I can really feel good about. This man makes me want to be a better citizen and serve my country.

]]> By: Kelby from Houston, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321139 Kelby from Houston, TX Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:46:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321139 This guy is great. But, where are all of the detractors? Where are those stupid neo-cons? What happened to the bitter Hillary voter that was going to vote for McCain because their candidate didn't win? Did they wake up and realize they nor their children would get universal healthcare with him? Did they remember what Hillary was running for? This guy is great.
But, where are all of the detractors?
Where are those stupid neo-cons?
What happened to the bitter Hillary voter that was going to vote for McCain because their candidate didn't win?
Did they wake up and realize they nor their children would get universal healthcare with him?
Did they remember what Hillary was running for?

]]> By: John in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321068 John in Ohio Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:38:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321068 Why hasn't Obama yet agreed to a debate with McCain? Is it because in 2004 there were no debates until after the respective party conventions, with the first presidential debate being held in September? Is it because both nominees are still the "presumptive" nominees of their respective parties? Actually, that's probably it. In fact (and I know this will break the heart of McCain supporters just looking for something, anything, on which to attack Obama) the last two presidential elections only had 4 debates each. There were 3 presidential debates and 1 vice presidential debate. In 2000, the first debate was on October 3rd, and they were all wrapped up by October 17th. In 2004, the first debate was on September 30th. In 1996, there were only 2 debates, both in October. In fact, in the entire history of televised presidential debates (going back to Kennedy versus Nixon in 1960), there has never been a presidential debate earlier then September 23rd. So why do so many screeching strident McCain supporters want to have debates earlier? Why do they want to fill the months between now and november with an endless series of monotonous debates? Oh, that's right, it's because McCain has no money and needs the free publicity and the free airtime. Aw, too bad. Why hasn't Obama yet agreed to a debate with McCain?

Is it because in 2004 there were no debates until after the respective party conventions, with the first presidential debate being held in September?

Is it because both nominees are still the "presumptive" nominees of their respective parties?

Actually, that's probably it. In fact (and I know this will break the heart of McCain supporters just looking for something, anything, on which to attack Obama) the last two presidential elections only had 4 debates each. There were 3 presidential debates and 1 vice presidential debate. In 2000, the first debate was on October 3rd, and they were all wrapped up by October 17th. In 2004, the first debate was on September 30th. In 1996, there were only 2 debates, both in October.

In fact, in the entire history of televised presidential debates (going back to Kennedy versus Nixon in 1960), there has never been a presidential debate earlier then September 23rd.

So why do so many screeching strident McCain supporters want to have debates earlier? Why do they want to fill the months between now and november with an endless series of monotonous debates? Oh, that's right, it's because McCain has no money and needs the free publicity and the free airtime.

Aw, too bad.

]]> By: Richard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321066 Richard Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:37:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321066 Sounds like he wants to spend more money on social programs that will make some people happy to get votes from them. voluntary service to our country is a good thing. Most people will not volunteer to do any thing unless there is something in it for them. But to start these things going takes money and taxing the so called rich to fund them seems to be real popular with people that are not . Back in the late 70's and early 80's taxing the rich was real popular as well. The only problem was at a 60 percent plus tax rate that made it very hard for rich people to make any money at their business. Instead of continuing to push their business they took their money and put it somewhere else like banks and other investments. They closed their companies down and layed off their workers.Around here there were empty buildings everywhere and jobs were scarse. I do not want to go back to that. People with lots of money are going to protect their capital and not worry a lot about you. Remember you work for these people and you want to be paid too. Sounds like he wants to spend more money on social programs that will make some people happy to get votes from them. voluntary service to our country is a good thing. Most people will not volunteer to do any thing unless there is something in it for them. But to start these things going takes money and taxing the so called rich to fund them seems to be real popular with people that are not . Back in the late 70's and early 80's taxing the rich was real popular as well. The only problem was at a 60 percent plus tax rate that made it very hard for rich people to make any money at their business. Instead of continuing to push their business they took their money and put it somewhere else like banks and other investments. They closed their companies down and layed off their workers.Around here there were empty buildings everywhere and jobs were scarse. I do not want to go back to that. People with lots of money are going to protect their capital and not worry a lot about you. Remember you work for these people and you want to be paid too.

]]> By: william spivey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321067 william spivey Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:37:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321067 Mr President, this is a Fist-Bumper. Obama 08/12 Mr President, this is a Fist-Bumper.

Obama 08/12

]]> By: GENE http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321059 GENE Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:37:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321059 Hello all Good for Obama. Here is what I think about his VP pick. Hello all Here are some more political points. Nancy Pelosi was 68 years old in March. If she serves 8 years as VP she will be 76. That is usually thought of as too old to run for President so this leaves open the possibility for Clinton to run 8 years from now when she will be 68/69. Kathleen Sebelius was born in May of 1948. She is 60 years old and only about one years difference from Clinton in 8 years. The Clintons (who are still powerful) do not want to run against a sitting Democratic Vice President. They will try to posion the well if Obama picks someone as young as Sebelius and Obama should know that. The third factor is the Obama does not want Hillary and Bill on the ticket and in his hair for 8 years, but he needs a woman and a Roman Catholic (who happens to be an Aries Sun) Gene Ray Back to top Hello all

Good for Obama. Here is what I think about his VP pick.

Hello all

Here are some more political points.

Nancy Pelosi was 68 years old in March. If she serves 8 years as VP she will be 76.
That is usually thought of as too old to run for President so this leaves open the possibility for Clinton to run 8 years from now when she will be 68/69.

Kathleen Sebelius was born in May of 1948. She is 60 years old and only about one years difference from Clinton in 8 years. The Clintons (who are still powerful) do not want to run against a sitting Democratic Vice President. They will try to posion the well if Obama picks someone as young as Sebelius and Obama should know that.

The third factor is the Obama does not want Hillary and Bill on the ticket and in his hair for 8 years, but he needs a woman and a Roman Catholic (who happens to be an Aries Sun)

Gene Ray
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]]> By: Debby, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321057 Debby, NJ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:37:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321057 Obama is very Presidental !!! Barack the Vote Obama is very Presidental !!!
Barack the Vote

]]> By: Vig http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321039 Vig Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:35:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321039 I think the operative word here is "ambitious". That pretty much sums up Mr. Change who overnight has become an expert on everything. That alone should give the nation pause. Gender bias has given voice to this smiley faced neophyte while silencing Hillary Clinton's voice as soon as she said she had found it. Reject the Flipity-Flop Boys, McCain & Obama. Join Write-In's for Hillary and print her name as your candidate of choice on the November ballot. Restore Hillary's place in history and put a leader in the White House. I think the operative word here is "ambitious". That pretty much sums up Mr. Change who overnight has become an expert on everything. That alone should give the nation pause. Gender bias has given voice to this smiley faced neophyte while silencing Hillary Clinton's voice as soon as she said she had found it. Reject the Flipity-Flop Boys, McCain & Obama. Join Write-In's for Hillary and print her name as your candidate of choice on the November ballot. Restore Hillary's place in history and put a leader in the White House.

]]> By: Tired of W, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321034 Tired of W, OH Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:34:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321034 I don't see how all the haters (a.k.a. republicans) could possibly spin this as a bad thing, but I'm sure I'll find out. I don't see how all the haters (a.k.a. republicans) could possibly spin this as a bad thing, but I'm sure I'll find out.

]]> By: Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321017 Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:33:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321017 To be very honest, both Barack and McCain have released a number of ideas for the coming years. I think that Barack's ideas show more of a bottom up approach which will help all while John's ideas are more of a trickle down which help the elite few and may eventually work its way down to the rest of us. To be very honest, both Barack and McCain have released a number of ideas for the coming years. I think that Barack's ideas show more of a bottom up approach which will help all while John's ideas are more of a trickle down which help the elite few and may eventually work its way down to the rest of us.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321016 John Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:32:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321016 Iowa is Blue for Obama, We Love you here, go ahead and put it in books. Its not even going to be close. Iowa is Blue for Obama, We Love you here, go ahead and put it in books. Its not even going to be close.

]]> By: Peg Pierce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1321013 Peg Pierce Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:32:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1321013 Barack Obama is going to be an outstanding, history making President. All segments of our society will benefit from his proposed programs. I'm proud to be one of the older generation voters supporting him!! Barack Obama is going to be an outstanding, history making President. All segments of our society will benefit from his proposed programs. I'm proud to be one of the older generation voters supporting him!!

]]> By: ericmiami http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1320997 ericmiami Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:30:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1320997 Poor Angus! Still clinging to that less-than 30% group that loves Bush. Obama will bring us together, even pitiful Angus! Eric Hussein Miami Poor Angus! Still clinging to that less-than 30% group that loves Bush. Obama will bring us together, even pitiful Angus!
Eric Hussein Miami

]]> By: Rick NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1320972 Rick NC Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:28:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1320972 This is the definition of leadership. Being out front and making a bold stand to benefit all of the people of this country not just the ones you like or voted for you or your party. This is the definition of leadership. Being out front and making a bold stand to benefit all of the people of this country not just the ones you like or voted for you or your party.

]]> By: Stephanie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/02/obama-to-lay-out-ambitious-national-service-plan/#comment-1320962 Stephanie Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:27:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8353#comment-1320962 Wouldn't it be great if volunteer service were to be rewarded through tax incentives. How to prove time served --- well that would be difficult. But if one volunteers time, they would be most appreciative of some token of a tax credit. And it would be a wonderful way to increase volunteerism---even if the motivating force might be less than ideal. Wouldn't it be great if volunteer service were to be rewarded through tax incentives. How to prove time served - well that would be difficult. But if one volunteers time, they would be most appreciative of some token of a tax credit. And it would be a wonderful way to increase volunteerism-even if the motivating force might be less than ideal.

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