Comments on: Obama again denies change of Iraq stance

By: Wati

Wati — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:41:43 +0000

How stupid are americans? Shocking aint it

By: Demtrim

Demtrim — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:06:35 +0000

Obama best get to broadcasting that oil companies are gouging the market if he plans of beating McCain. If he fails to lead this charge the republican slime machine will beat him in the end. Obama needs to be telling Americans that we will have spent some 3 trillion dollars on Bush's war in Iraq where gas is pennies a gallon and as abundant as air. Obama needs to make the statement that Iraq should be held accountable for helping to retire the debt created by this war by selling their oil in America at a slashed market price. This would drive down the price faster than anything else. If McCain begins talking about oil companies gouging the market and a solution to correct it before Obama does Obama is history because the old man will show the world he is a leader and Obama is a rookie.... But this is Obama's election to lose if he gets on the right path fighting for the peoples' well being.

By: J

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:04:35 +0000

The media makes this an issue because they have nothing else to report. They do it for ratings and for money. If you actually think this is a flip flop, I feel sorry for you. The media needs to start setting a higher standard if we're going to improve politics in this country.

By: pjh

pjh — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:04:15 +0000

When will you Obama followers admit he is a big flip-flopper. During the primaries he talked about removing troops immediately. Then one of his advisors opened her mouth during an interview and said it may take until 2010. It's just another issue he is flipping on just like FISA, NAFTA, and public financing.

By: christine

christine — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:02:41 +0000

i will go with unepressed on this issue this media in now lying the media is now the flip flop i have ever seen now and the media in now trying to get news an way they can if they is no news on there cable nateworks oh please god forbid stop stop stop all this media madness if you dont have new talk about angelina joylie or something not lie about senator obama's iraq policy

By: That's Reality

That's Reality — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:02:08 +0000

Change you can believe in. Everytime Obama changes his mind you can believe he changed his mind. Yay! That's change you can believe in! That's the kind of "change" we need in Washington! It's about time all you liberals, who have been duped thus far, wake up to reality. Obama doesn't have a clue as to what is going on. Vote McCain, we need experience and integrity not a novice who flip-flops as the polling winds blow.

By: adam

adam — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:00:57 +0000

HE DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING, HE BEEN SAYING THAT FOR A LONG TIME.CNN DON'T MAKE IT SOUND THAT HE DID. FIRST READ ALL HE SAID BEFORE. ATLIST HE ISN'T SAYING WE GOING TO BE IN IRAQ FOR A 100 YEARS.

GO OBAMA

By: Willy

Willy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:52:27 +0000

POTUS is not a project upgrade position.

By: New Yorker

New Yorker — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:52:13 +0000

annette – You are an ungrateful brat. McCain served in the military so even ungrats like you could keep their right to free speech. Nothing like slapping the face of a true patriot.

By: Obama 08: Female, 60, white

Obama 08: Female, 60, white — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:52:07 +0000

Clinton?McCain: and what was Hillary saying?? She was the one who criticized Obama for saying it would take sixteen months...she was the one who insisted on a quick withdrawal...

By: Willy

Willy — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:51:36 +0000

POTUS in not OJT. You lack seasoning kid.

By: TPnTN

TPnTN — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:50:41 +0000

Some of you people are true idiots! What is so hard to understand about wanting to make the right decisions (judgment) at the time of making decisions? IF he said that he would have all troops out in 16 months and that he would not listen to reason or those who are in direct contact with the situation, then and ONLY then would he be on the wrong path or acting like Bush/McCain. Maybe some of you need to understand what refine means...Webster will tell you what it means and Google will get you there too.

Set a goal, but be aware of changes so that you don't cause more harm than good. Set a goal and remain open to the need to modify, refine, improve, or even alter some of the ideal plans. These are things that occur in a good strategic plan.

His stance and goal has not changed!! Understand?

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:50:35 +0000

In 2005, he called for a phased withdrawal of our troops

So how exactly is he flip flopping?????
Come on Repubby Lie machine....

Why are we even in Iraq Again?
WMD..... oh wait to free Iraqi's from Saddam..... Oh Wait to let them vote in a Democracy.... Oh wait to stabilize (torture) the country..... Oh Wait, we NEED permanent bases over there now even if the Iraqi's don't agree to them..... Oh wait we have to un-nationalize the Oil over there and give them to OUR favorite oil companies...

By: Whats next with Obama?

Whats next with Obama? — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:47:25 +0000

Flip flop
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Obama makes John Kerry look like a straight shooter.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:45:37 +0000

Considering Obama has been lauded as this great orator and communicator , it is laughable that he always has to come back and explain what he really meant to say.
Wake up America , this man is a fake and has you all duped.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:42:29 +0000

Let's hear it for a candidate who desires strategic flexibility. All along he has said we must be as careful getting out as we were careless going in. Our country is so fed up with inflexible dogmatic insanity.

By: RJ, CA

RJ, CA — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:42:03 +0000

Yes, Senator Obama - do whatever it takes to get elected. Who cares about truth?

By: c

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:37:25 +0000

yea obama never changed his stance for he is to end war mccain isnt and obama is trying get ll imfo he needs so he can wthdrawl so this shows good judgment

By: truthteller

truthteller — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:34:00 +0000

All you right-wing dittodork nut jobs, GET A LIFE! You know your candidate McSame represents just four more years of a polilcy that bankrupt America and made us less safe. So instead of getting with the Obama program for change, you make up stuff and think that you are fooling us THINKING folks. Pul-leeze! Obama = get out of Iraq in a responsible manner (whether that be 16 months or 20 months – who cares!. McSame = stay indefinitely up to 100 years! And you right-wingers clutch at straws! no-one is going to change their vote for Obama if he takes a month or two longer to get out of Iraq.

After all that BS about Wes Clark insulting McSame. if you bothered to read or listen to his comments, you would see that he actually praised McSame as a war hero. You've got NOOTHING, so you twist words, make stuff up and pray that the rest of us will be fooled into electing a grumpy old man for 4 more years of failed policies. Give us all a break!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:33:25 +0000

By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:32:58 +0000

Its because the language he used in the morning speech was very reminiscent of Hillary's position in the primary (which Obama tore into her for).

When he was the underdog he promised to run a publicly financed campaign. Now that he is the heavyweight he changes his mind claiming he needs the 1/4 billion to fight republican pac's and 527's (even though democratic pac's and 527's outspend the republicans by 10 to 1).

He blasted NAFTA as the scourge of the midwest but now its not so bad.

He claims to not take money from lobbyists but takes regular max donations from their spouses. (Last count I saw McCain Lobbyist money was approx 650k Obama 425k).

Also someone commented on McCain's travel. You do realize he is the chairman and highest ranking member on the armed forces committee. So you want to blast McCain for doing his job but its OK that Obama has done nothing as the head of a committee for our policies in Afghanistan. Columbia and Mexico are important allies.

But what would I know, Im just an intelligent, socially liberal, fiscally conservative voter that actually reads.

By: Tina, NC

Tina, NC — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:31:12 +0000

Lt for Obama,

Exactly!

100% right!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:30:32 +0000

I am really confused what everyone is talking about.. That really is exactly what he has been saying all along. It has always been one to two brigades a month.. so what is everyone whining about?

By: saga4obama

saga4obama — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:30:03 +0000

CNN...why ids it you don't post real comment about McCain? why is it you close comments relating to McCain and leave them open for Obama? are you really objective?

DUMPMCCAIN.COM

By: Tina, NC

Tina, NC — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:29:16 +0000

Do you people even READ. He has NEVER changed his position. I've listened to alot of townhall meetings and seen every debate. He hasn't changed anything. I've heard him say the same thing he said in this article at least 6 or 7 times. You people just love being spoon feed crap by the MSM don't you. That's exactly why we've got your hero Bush. Now, you just sit back and say come on MSM and McLame tell me what to believe. I promise I won't question it. That would require a few more brain cells. Talk about drinking the Kool-Aid!!!!

By: Vig

Vig — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:28:23 +0000

What we have here is an individual who is being controlled by "the party" and by all the inside politics none of us are privy to. Your knight in shining armor is turning out to be just one of the good ole boys.

By: RJ, CA

RJ, CA — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:27:56 +0000

Obama's way over his head, and he ran too soon (maybe 8 years in the U.S. Senate would have given him "perspective." because he obviously has none right now). Obama promises everything to everyone. GIMME, GIMME, Obama! Barack, be sure to line the U.S. streets with gold, so we can afford all of your "impossible" dreams. I think slowly but surely America is beginning to understand -- it's sort of a gut feeling -- that something is just not quite right with him when it comes to reality.

By: New Yorker

New Yorker — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:27:52 +0000

John McCain won't have a hard time explaining how he is willing to maintain a presence in Iraq for another 50 years or so. It's simply called "national security" something Obama knows nothing about. Farrell, Bush's policy hasn't failed. You still aren't bowing to Allah are you? The only thing that is failing is the media getting the truth out about the success in Iraq. A victory in Iraq sure would make the democrats unhappy.

By: saga4obama

saga4obama — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:27:16 +0000

people he did NOT change his position at all...my God reading some of these stupid @$$ post..it is no wonder Bush served two...(3 if McCain gets in) terms... DUMPMCCAIN.COM

By: Patrick from Atlanta

Patrick from Atlanta — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:27:11 +0000

Reading some of the responses on here makes me think we need to require an IQ test before allowing people to vote. You people act like a bunch of crybabies. Stop and think once in a while. The elections are not about who you "feel" will be the best president. I'm so sick of all this emotional nonsense that has taken over our elections. What happened to intellectual ideas? Obama is a smart respectable guy, and so is McCain. If we would stop and listen to what they really have to say all of this name calling wouldn’t be necessary.

By: Keith

Keith — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:27:09 +0000

Obama is pushing for a change in policy that will make us safer because we'll be able to focus on Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. McCain still hasn't come up with a workable plan. There's no way we can occupy Iraq for 100 years like McCain wants.

Obama has been clear on this from the beginning. If it's news to anybody, they must have not been paying attention.

By: Ernie

Ernie — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:22:41 +0000

Your presentation of this story has been very disapointing. No, not just because I'm an Obama supporter. It's more than that. Because CNN has covered his position on the Iraq War so repeatedly during the primary even McCain supporters should be able to repeat it...correctly. It's a shame that a candidate has to give another press conference because CNN and other news organizations sensationalize the news to keep an audience focused and theirby keep their ratings up. Insulting, respect your audience. We know it's difficult right now during this "in between" time of the election cycle but give us more substance and facts! We demand consistent substantative reporting for both candidates.

By: sharon

sharon — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:19:26 +0000

Americans have to start listening to WHAT Obama says. Do not listen to how McCain and the MSM twist it. Neither one have much else to do.

By: Fella from Chicago

Fella from Chicago — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:13:01 +0000

Not exactly the safe haven and feel good zone of the south side of Chicago, is it Barack? You're in the realm where men have to make life and death decisions daily affecting our men and women in uniform and keep people working in order to feed their families and pay they mortgages; not for a few thousand people in a city district, but for millions of Americans across the land. People are beginning to tire of your flip-flop promises. Come on back home to Chicago and let the good people of this nation get on to choosing a real man who can handle the pressure and stress of the Presidency; John McCain. Afterall, he's been in this national arena since 1982. You; well a first term Senator who has served only a half a term isn't exactly a blanket of security that we want protecting our children. Come back to Chicago Barack and all will be forgiven.

By: ANGIE

ANGIE — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:12:24 +0000

i think that thats a great decision on obamas part unlike mccain remember what he said i do IRAQ 100 YEARS I WILL NEVER SURRENDER IN IRAQ MY FRIENDS IT NOT IMPORTANT WHEN THE TROOPS COME HOME JUST AS LONG THEIR NOT IN HARMS WAY there you have it mccains words at least obama is more sensible and responsible unlike mccain that would leave them there for a 100 years!!!

By: Pat for McCain

Pat for McCain — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:10:11 +0000

Excuse me! WHAT DEFINITE PLAN does Obama have for "getting out of Iraq"? I'd love to know!

By: captain

captain — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:09:15 +0000

Where's the story?

It sounds like he's saying what he's always said.

The McCain camp is trying to make something out of nothing because that's what Republicans have to run on in 2008 – NOTHING.

By: Dave from D.C.

Dave from D.C. — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:08:42 +0000

A sign of intelligence is to listen to input from all respected sources and make a decision based on the facts. Barack did not change his long-standing opinion on this matter. The problem with Bush/McCain and the Republican party is that they would rather stay with a failed policy and march 4,000 young Americans to their deaths in war than to admit a mistake and change a course of action. Who would you rather have as President, a person who can't admit that he was wrong or someone like Barack who will work to get it right? We don't need four more years of the failed policies that we now have? People, let's get real, too much is at stake.

By: Just Capri

Just Capri — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:59:23 +0000

Hypocritical McCain supporters (all 3 of them) – you really wanna criticize someone for flip-flopping and taking positions that are politically advantageous – really?? Have you been paying any attention at all to the DOUBLE TALK that your candidate spews on a daily basis????

I never said that I didn't understand the economy?? - COME ON!!

By: paul, nyc ny

paul, nyc ny — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:57:35 +0000

Sorry, Barack, but I watched the debate where you said you would remove the troops immediately and within the first 6months.

Stand by your word as you are giving the Republicans attack commercial after attack commercial with your flip flopping. Dont ruin your chances and become a Mondale or a Dukakis in the History books.

By: mountain man

mountain man — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:53:02 +0000

Obama wasn't so understanding of Hillary's nuanced Iraq stance I don't know why he expects us to treat him any better then he treated her?

By: Beryl

Beryl — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:52:10 +0000

The Repubs on this site know Obama has been consistent. They are just trying to find a way to slam him because they don't have a good candidate in this election.

Don't hate. Just recognize that Obama is the INTELLIGENT choice for 2008.

By: Teresa, Georgia

Teresa, Georgia — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:48:26 +0000

Carefully plan withdrawal of troops vs. keeping them there for another 100 years...which one is smarter?

Obama 08

By: Former Hillary supporter for Obama

Former Hillary supporter for Obama — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:48:11 +0000

Do you critics actually read anything before you post or do you automatically jump in with Barack insults?

Baracks stance is the same now as it was before. By removing our troops by one to two brigades each month. That'll take about 16 months.

That is exactly the same stance as before. By him stating he may revisit it if the circumstances change is the right thing to do.

By: from MA

from MA — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:48:02 +0000

I really feel bad for anyone who is so easily convinced. Use your own head and not paid liars. This is their job and it's hardly their fault some people are so easily fooled. Obama specificly said til this very day that he is still for withdrawing from Iraq in 16 months time. But how would it look if things begin to shape up and it's clear troops would help the situation in Iraq? A good leader isn't stubborn. A good leader is willing to change their policies and politics when change is needed. Obama is only saying at this time he sees no reason to not pull out in 16 months, but it's possible the situation might change in the future. As for McCain saying troops should stay in Iraq for 100 years? I'm pretty sure that was a mistake. I think he was just emphasizing his point that he will keep troops in Iraq as long as he thinks they need be there. After all, his goal IS to bring all troops home by 2013.

By: California Voter

California Voter — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:46:33 +0000

The longer this race goes, the more we get to know Obama for what he is, the same old politician he ranted about in the primary. The same old politician who panders to the voters. The old politician who tells the voters what they want to hear. His political campaign has been superb - it fooled all those college educated liberals - but he didn't fool the average working American and he is not fooling me. What change is he about? Nothing new from the looks of it, but he is being touted as the only person who can change Washington. Well, I agree he is a person of change - changing his positions. He is now the centrist. Please, who is the real Barack Obama and what are his real core values? Aas a member of a black liberation church for 20 years where hatred and racism were preached by the minister do we really know where Barack stands on that message?

By: G.R. FROM NYC

G.R. FROM NYC — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:44:42 +0000

OBAMA HAS BEEN SAY THE SAME THING FOR THE LAST YEAR, HE HAS NOT FLIP FLOP ON THIS ISSUE AND STOP HAVING THE MCCAIN CAMP LYING TO THE MEDIA AND STOP PARCING WORDS, ASK McCAIN WHAT IS HE GOING TO DO FOR THIS COUNTRY, HOW ABOUT VALUES AND WHAT HE DID TO HIS FIRST WIFE. ALL McCAIN IS DOING IS COMPLAINING ABOUT OBAMA. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, START TAKING McCAIN TO TASK FOR ALL OF HIS FLIP FLOPS OVER THE LAST 8 YRS.

By: Still-4-Hill 2

Still-4-Hill 2 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:44:29 +0000

At this point, does anyone know where Obama stands on the issues?

I hope you people who voted for him get your free college education...hahahahahaha....like that's going to happen....Your money is going to fund Rev Wright's church.

Still 4 Hill, but voting McCain

By: Just Capri

Just Capri — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:43:57 +0000

I find it appalling that the MSM continually reports false news about Sen. Obama. Do they not recall "We will be as careful getting out as we were careless getting in"?? How many times did Sen. Obama repeat this phrase during the 23 primary debates? As Commander in Chief he will set the mission and the mission is withdrawal from Iraq – there has been no shift to the centre !

By: Rev. J. Wright

Rev. J. Wright — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:43:53 +0000

Like I said before,..He is a politician saying what he has to say to get elected.....Is that so wrong?