Comments on: McCain admonishes Obama on Iraq, but praises Hagel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Connie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365136 Connie Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:20:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365136 I find John McBush funny and that is no joke. Senator Obama is not qualified to judge the war because he has not cost the tax payers thousands of dollars by traveling to the Middle East and is not a veteran. Now Chuck Hagel has the same qualification as John McBush, but he is not right about the war either. Sounds just like the Bush administration no one is qualified or right unless McBush says they are. I do not know where Hagel is going to be in an Obama administration but I am sure he will play an important part along with Senator Clinton. You go Obama ! Connie from Indiana I find John McBush funny and that is no joke. Senator Obama is not qualified to judge the war because he has not cost the tax payers thousands of dollars by traveling to the Middle East and is not a veteran. Now Chuck Hagel has the same qualification as John McBush, but he is not right about the war either. Sounds just like the Bush administration no one is qualified or right unless McBush says they are. I do not know where Hagel is going to be in an Obama administration but I am sure he will play an important part along with Senator Clinton. You go Obama !

Connie from Indiana

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365133 Chuck Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:20:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365133 Everyone has a different perspective on what winning in Iraq involves. Leaving Iraq at the request of the Iraqi government is not a loss, but a win. They have developed the leadership and strength to self govern which is a win. They have the ability to rebuild with out our help using their own money and resources, that is a win. They have the ability to police their own country with a growing military and national police force that is becoming more and more effective in combating terrorism within their own borders, that is also a win. If we are looking for the Al Queida and the insurgents in Iraq to raise a white flag and surrender that will never happen. The whole middle east region is plagued with radical terrorists, and insurgents they are in Egypt, Syria, Isreal, Saudi Arabia,...ect. That is not a win you will get. It is time to get back to the original war which can be won and that is to reduce the Taliban to a fragment and insignificant force thus giving the people of Afiganistan a chance to develope a structured government that can self rule with out the radical aspects of the Taliban. Everyone has a different perspective on what winning in Iraq involves. Leaving Iraq at the request of the Iraqi government is not a loss, but a win. They have developed the leadership and strength to self govern which is a win. They have the ability to rebuild with out our help using their own money and resources, that is a win. They have the ability to police their own country with a growing military and national police force that is becoming more and more effective in combating terrorism within their own borders, that is also a win. If we are looking for the Al Queida and the insurgents in Iraq to raise a white flag and surrender that will never happen. The whole middle east region is plagued with radical terrorists, and insurgents they are in Egypt, Syria, Isreal, Saudi Arabia,...ect. That is not a win you will get.
It is time to get back to the original war which can be won and that is to reduce the Taliban to a fragment and insignificant force thus giving the people of Afiganistan a chance to develope a structured government that can self rule with out the radical aspects of the Taliban.

]]> By: Bob Stephens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365123 Bob Stephens Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:17:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365123 Hey Weather Vane McCain, at least Obama doesn't have to have Joe Leiberman standing next to him, and tapping him on the shoulder trying to explain who is fighting who in Iraq .... Hey Weather Vane McCain, at least Obama doesn't have to have Joe Leiberman standing next to him, and tapping him on the shoulder trying to explain who is fighting who in Iraq ....

]]> By: Perezl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365120 Perezl Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:17:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365120 No MCcain ever he is just too old! No MCcain ever he is just too old!

]]> By: G http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365108 G Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:15:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365108 It seems to me that the only topic McCain is comfortable talking about is Iraq which shouldn't be the sole thread of conversation. The country is going through hard economic times, globally America is not respected, and we have one of the worst primary education system. McCain needs to stop fearmongering and condescending. Iraq is important because we need to figure out a way to make it a sustainable country SOON not in the next 100 years. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop using political tactics. think of the people you serve in THIS country and then move on to the rest of the world. It seems to me that the only topic McCain is comfortable talking about is Iraq which shouldn't be the sole thread of conversation. The country is going through hard economic times, globally America is not respected, and we have one of the worst primary education system. McCain needs to stop fearmongering and condescending. Iraq is important because we need to figure out a way to make it a sustainable country SOON not in the next 100 years. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stop using political tactics. think of the people you serve in THIS country and then move on to the rest of the world.

]]> By: Serge Lutz, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365107 Serge Lutz, FL Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:15:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365107 McCain on TV, "I know how to win wars!" What he really meant was he knows how to start wars. Tell us senator McCain, which wars have you won? Last I checked, I knew how to win wars to. Last night during family night I won my battleship game. hooray for me. I believe this makes me qualified to run for President of the United States too don't you think? There's a reason why you wasn't your parties nominee for President in 2000/2004, you sir are a moron. Oh yeah last war you were in as a navy pilot, you got shot down and captured. Not a very good pilot we're you buddy. I won't be surprised if you leaked all our secrets to "Charlie" during your captivity and that's why they let you go. As far as I am concerned, your experience or lack thereof means nothing because neither you or senator Obama have ever been the Commander in Chief of this great nation, and for our sakes I hope you never will. McCain on TV, "I know how to win wars!" What he really meant was he knows how to start wars. Tell us senator McCain, which wars have you won? Last I checked, I knew how to win wars to. Last night during family night I won my battleship game. hooray for me. I believe this makes me qualified to run for President of the United States too don't you think? There's a reason why you wasn't your parties nominee for President in 2000/2004, you sir are a moron.

Oh yeah last war you were in as a navy pilot, you got shot down and captured. Not a very good pilot we're you buddy. I won't be surprised if you leaked all our secrets to "Charlie" during your captivity and that's why they let you go. As far as I am concerned, your experience or lack thereof means nothing because neither you or senator Obama have ever been the Commander in Chief of this great nation, and for our sakes I hope you never will.

]]> By: Natasha http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365093 Natasha Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:14:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365093 Let me tell you something McCain. I have watched your every move. Even other country feel that Obama will make a better President than you. You have been blasting him on the foreign policy and using his ideas at the same time. Now you want to talk with Iran.......Please, truth be told they don't like you. Iran and other country are setting up for the President of 2009. They feel he will win. SO, IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID!!!! Let me tell you something McCain.

I have watched your every move. Even other country feel that Obama will make a better President than you. You have been blasting him on the foreign policy and using his ideas at the same time. Now you want to talk with Iran.......Please, truth be told they don't like you.

Iran and other country are setting up for the President of 2009. They feel he will win. SO, IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID!!!!

]]> By: LT in Cali http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365091 LT in Cali Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:14:15 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365091 I watched McCain in a post interview last night on his bus. What I noticed about him outside of changing what he said earlier in the day is that when he is caught in one of his "misspeaks" is that he cannot look his interviewer in the eye. He was looking all over the place except in the face of the interviewer and seemed to be annoyed with the person. This man either blatantly lies daily or his memory really is fading. Either way, he is not the candidate we can believe in. I watched McCain in a post interview last night on his bus. What I noticed about him outside of changing what he said earlier in the day is that when he is caught in one of his "misspeaks" is that he cannot look his interviewer in the eye. He was looking all over the place except in the face of the interviewer and seemed to be annoyed with the person.

This man either blatantly lies daily or his memory really is fading. Either way, he is not the candidate we can believe in.

]]> By: Tim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365090 Tim Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:14:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365090 Actually, McCain is factually incorrect regarding Obama. Obama's position regarding a strategy in Iraq AND Afghanistan hasn't changed since he started running for President. He's spoken with General Petraeus frequently and recently regarding the situation in Iraq. What's missing here is that Obama's strategy of engagement with Iran is quietly being adopted by the Bush administration. Obama's strategy dealing with Afghanistan has been adopted by McCain, a total reversal of position. Where's the MSM coverage of THAT?! Actually, McCain is factually incorrect regarding Obama.

Obama's position regarding a strategy in Iraq AND Afghanistan hasn't changed since he started running for President. He's spoken with General Petraeus frequently and recently regarding the situation in Iraq.

What's missing here is that Obama's strategy of engagement with Iran is quietly being adopted by the Bush administration. Obama's strategy dealing with Afghanistan has been adopted by McCain, a total reversal of position. Where's the MSM coverage of THAT?!

]]> By: Theresa - Minneapolis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365086 Theresa - Minneapolis Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:13:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365086 Does John McCain believe that no one is able to make an informed decision without actually GOING TO Iraq? Is he saying that the American people are unable to have an informed opinion unless we go over there and see for ourselves, or just Senator Obama? Does John McCain believe that no one is able to make an informed decision without actually GOING TO Iraq? Is he saying that the American people are unable to have an informed opinion unless we go over there and see for ourselves, or just Senator Obama?

]]> By: Michelle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365085 Michelle Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:12:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365085 Why is Obama scrubbing his Web site regarding his comments about the surge? Why can't Obama just be truthful? Why is Obama scrubbing his Web site regarding his comments about the surge?

Why can't Obama just be truthful?

]]> By: Michelle http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365072 Michelle Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:10:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365072 Obama did NOT vote against the war in Iraq. Obama was not a US Senator at the time and was not part of the vote. When asked how he WOULD have voted, Obama responded that he "DID NOT KNOW." This info is all backed up with newsclips and Obama's own words. Obama did NOT vote against the war in Iraq.

Obama was not a US Senator at the time and was not part of the vote.

When asked how he WOULD have voted, Obama responded that he
"DID NOT KNOW."

This info is all backed up with newsclips and Obama's own words.

]]> By: BruthaMANMD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365064 BruthaMANMD Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:09:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365064 With all of McCain's "knowledge of these things" he fails to state that it does him no good. Iraq was a big mess before Bush invaded it remains a BIGGER mess today and Obama is correct, it has totally destracted America from the real "terrorist" threat. With all of McCain's "knowledge of these things" he fails to state that it does him no good. Iraq was a big mess before Bush invaded it remains a BIGGER mess today and Obama is correct, it has totally destracted America from the real "terrorist" threat.

]]> By: Barb http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365061 Barb Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:09:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365061 I have never traveled to Iraq or talked to any Generals - I guess that means that my position on the Iraq war is uninformed as well... I have never traveled to Iraq or talked to any Generals – I guess that means that my position on the Iraq war is uninformed as well...

]]> By: SIMP http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365057 SIMP Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:07:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365057 Who in the world cares what this old bag of bones thinks. We already know he an extension of bush, and we have had enough. He has his nerve to say he's glad Hagal is going with Barack because he knows more about the war than Obama. Well old geeser, just because you keep reminding us of you POW experience, that does not make you an expert either. I can't wait until Nov so we can shut this old dinosaur up. Obama all the way Who in the world cares what this old bag of bones thinks. We already know he an extension of bush, and we have had enough. He has his nerve to say he's glad Hagal is going with Barack because he knows more about the war than Obama. Well old geeser, just because you keep reminding us of you POW experience, that does not make you an expert either.

I can't wait until Nov so we can shut this old dinosaur up.

Obama all the way

]]> By: Neil http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365056 Neil Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:07:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365056 Oh boo hoo, McCain, stop whining. Obama 08 Oh boo hoo, McCain, stop whining.

Obama 08

]]> By: Phil Newton, Murphy, OREGON http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365053 Phil Newton, Murphy, OREGON Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:07:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365053 Hagel, a Viet Nam vet, was RIGHT on Iraq and he still is. Hagel, unlike McCain, was a ground-pounder. He knows a quagmire when he sees one. OBAMA 08 Hagel, a Viet Nam vet, was RIGHT on Iraq and he still is.

Hagel, unlike McCain, was a ground-pounder. He knows a quagmire when he sees one.

OBAMA 08

]]> By: Mike from Westchester http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365052 Mike from Westchester Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:06:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365052 Can we consider the Bush Administrations recent shifts moving troops out of Iraq to increase presence in Afghanistan, negotiating with North Korea, and beginning negotiations with Iran an endorsement of Obama's foreign policy positions? If Obama is way better on energy, environmental, and economic policy and now is being proven to have been ahead of the curve on foreign policy all along, is there any argument left for picking McCain over Obama? Yes we can! Obama '08 Can we consider the Bush Administrations recent shifts moving troops out of Iraq to increase presence in Afghanistan, negotiating with North Korea, and beginning negotiations with Iran an endorsement of Obama's foreign policy positions?

If Obama is way better on energy, environmental, and economic policy and now is being proven to have been ahead of the curve on foreign policy all along, is there any argument left for picking McCain over Obama?

Yes we can! Obama '08

]]> By: Foreign observer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365046 Foreign observer Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:06:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365046 Hagel strongly disagrees with McCain when it is on Irak !!! Since recently McCain praises all people who disagree with him. So do we ! Hagel strongly disagrees with McCain when it is on Irak !!! Since recently McCain praises all people who disagree with him. So do we !

]]> By: Texas Democrat for Life http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365045 Texas Democrat for Life Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:06:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365045 Vig, He doesn't have to. We all know that he was right on the war... Its ok to say it: Obama was right... Obama '08 Vig,
He doesn't have to. We all know that he was right on the war... Its ok to say it: Obama was right...

Obama '08

]]> By: Terry, Lakeland Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1365034 Terry, Lakeland Florida Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:05:00 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1365034 ---Secondly today the US formally announce plans for direct talks with Iran--- Wrong. These are not direct talks. This will be a listen to what they have to say and leave event. No decisions will be made, we don't ahve anything to say to them but we decided to be nice and let them open their mouth and insert their foot. How about you Dems tell the truth for once...please I know it's asking a lot but just try it once. -Secondly today the US formally announce plans for direct talks with Iran-

Wrong. These are not direct talks. This will be a listen to what they have to say and leave event. No decisions will be made, we don't ahve anything to say to them but we decided to be nice and let them open their mouth and insert their foot.

How about you Dems tell the truth for once...please I know it's asking a lot but just try it once.

]]> By: NCLaw441 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364984 NCLaw441 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:59:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364984 Doris-- IF Obama were to win, he wouldn't be in DC until January 20, 2009, not January 1. Funny how when we nit pick we often mess up ourselves... Doris– IF Obama were to win, he wouldn't be in DC until January 20, 2009, not January 1. Funny how when we nit pick we often mess up ourselves...

]]> By: Neil K, Lake Forest CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364967 Neil K, Lake Forest CA Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:56:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364967 So, let's see if we have this straight: Sen. Obama says the war was a mistake, and Sen. McCain says he can't say that because he hasn't been there. Yet, Sen. Hagel has been there, and says the war was a mistake, and McCain calls that an informed decision. If Obama can reach the same conclusion as Hagel, how is his decision not informed? Also, since neither Bush nor McCain traveled to Iraq prior to the war resolution in 2002, doesn't that mean their decision was also uninformed? So, let's see if we have this straight: Sen. Obama says the war was a mistake, and Sen. McCain says he can't say that because he hasn't been there. Yet, Sen. Hagel has been there, and says the war was a mistake, and McCain calls that an informed decision.

If Obama can reach the same conclusion as Hagel, how is his decision not informed? Also, since neither Bush nor McCain traveled to Iraq prior to the war resolution in 2002, doesn't that mean their decision was also uninformed?

]]> By: Loretta from California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364940 Loretta from California Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:53:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364940 Yes, Senator Hagel has done all of the above........and he still does not agree with you. DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!! Yes, Senator Hagel has done all of the above........and he still does not agree with you.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!

]]> By: Sylvia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364927 Sylvia Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:51:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364927 If Obama becomes president, he will win again in 2012. By then HRC will be too old like McCain. If Obama becomes president, he will win again in 2012. By then HRC will be too old like McCain.

]]> By: Jonze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364924 Jonze Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:50:57 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364924 McCain panders to whatever audience he is in front of. Obama's biggest mistake was not agreeing to more debates where the national coverage would expose McCain to the pandering liar he is when he isn't catering to the target audience in the room, but the millions of diverse Americans watching across the country. McCain panders to whatever audience he is in front of. Obama's biggest mistake was not agreeing to more debates where the national coverage would expose McCain to the pandering liar he is when he isn't catering to the target audience in the room, but the millions of diverse Americans watching across the country.

]]> By: Cyk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364912 Cyk Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:50:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364912 I think Senator McCain and his cohorts have forgotten that the surge is not what is the issue . The iSsue here is what the war id doing. The so called surge was to fix a broken war. McCain and Bush want us to forget the war. If there was no war in the first place, there would be no surge I think Senator McCain and his cohorts have forgotten that the surge is not what is the issue . The iSsue here is what the war id doing. The so called surge was to fix a broken war. McCain and Bush want us to forget the war. If there was no war in the first place, there would be no surge

]]> By: Frank from Peterborough http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364903 Frank from Peterborough Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:48:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364903 McCain voted to invade Iraq with full knowledge it was wrong and nothing could be gained. What is a victory in Iraq McCain? Why would anyone have to go to Iraq to know the war is wrong and just a big hole for tax payer dollars to be consumed? Are Americans smart enough to figure out the lies used by the McCain campaign? McCain voted to invade Iraq with full knowledge it was wrong and nothing could be gained. What is a victory in Iraq McCain?

Why would anyone have to go to Iraq to know the war is wrong and just a big hole for tax payer dollars to be consumed?

Are Americans smart enough to figure out the lies used by the McCain campaign?

]]> By: Willow, from Iowa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364898 Willow, from Iowa Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:47:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364898 McCain would admonish Obama for anything he could. He's grasping at straws, determined to make Obama look bad. Really, all he's doing is looking desperate. Why is it that all the things Obama said he would do, Bush and his cronies are now doing? McCain said Obama was naive because he was willing to talk to Iran. Bush just sent a diplomat to talk to Iran. Obama said we need to get out of Iraq and finish up the business in Afghanistan. Hm. Bush AND McCAin are now saying we need to take troops out of Iraq and send them to Afghanistan. It seems to me that Bush and McCAin are just a little bit behind the times. McCain would admonish Obama for anything he could. He's grasping at straws, determined to make Obama look bad. Really, all he's doing is looking desperate.

Why is it that all the things Obama said he would do, Bush and his cronies are now doing? McCain said Obama was naive because he was willing to talk to Iran. Bush just sent a diplomat to talk to Iran. Obama said we need to get out of Iraq and finish up the business in Afghanistan. Hm. Bush AND McCAin are now saying we need to take troops out of Iraq and send them to Afghanistan. It seems to me that Bush and McCAin are just a little bit behind the times.

]]> By: Sylvia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364897 Sylvia Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:47:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364897 Mr. McWar is full of it. Instead of laying out his policy plans, he spends his time criticizing Obama's plans and then when he is asked, he agrees with Obama at the end. Do you call consistent and unwavering, i don't think so, anna. Mr. McWar is full of it. Instead of laying out his policy plans, he spends his time criticizing Obama's plans and then when he is asked, he agrees with Obama at the end. Do you call consistent and unwavering, i don't think so, anna.

]]> By: Doug, New Jersey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364894 Doug, New Jersey Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:46:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364894 It is sad that my fellow Americans want us to fail in Iraq and Afganistan. Their loyalty is liberalism over their country. All Americans need to see the hate and lies being spewed by liberal Democrats all over the net. I have to believe that most Americans have a shread of decency and integrity in their bodies so voting Democrat goes against who they are and what they believe in. It is sad that my fellow Americans want us to fail in Iraq and Afganistan. Their loyalty is liberalism over their country. All Americans need to see the hate and lies being spewed by liberal Democrats all over the net. I have to believe that most Americans have a shread of decency and integrity in their bodies so voting Democrat goes against who they are and what they believe in.

]]> By: Democrats Choose One Voice http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364881 Democrats Choose One Voice Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:45:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364881 How can we be sure that McCain is really talking about Iraq here? His average for getting his foreign relation's facts straight have been reeeaaaalllllly bad lately. How can we be sure that McCain is really talking about Iraq here? His average for getting his foreign relation's facts straight have been reeeaaaalllllly bad lately.

]]> By: Maggie Muggins From Selwyn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364872 Maggie Muggins From Selwyn Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:44:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364872 America is light years behind all of today's modern societies. Imagine the wealth of the U.S. but all spent on either killing or ways to kill. Why is it no one seems to care about the millions who suffer and die because of a lack of health care insurance yet they get so charged up when a lot fewer people are die as a result of an attack? This won't get printed because the media is controlled by the corporate elite but the fact still remains all the leading nations in the world today look after their citizens with universal health care programs although they only have a small percentage of the wealth of the U.S. America is light years behind all of today's modern societies. Imagine the wealth of the U.S. but all spent on either killing or ways to kill. Why is it no one seems to care about the millions who suffer and die because of a lack of health care insurance yet they get so charged up when a lot fewer people are die as a result of an attack?

This won't get printed because the media is controlled by the corporate elite but the fact still remains all the leading nations in the world today look after their citizens with universal health care programs although they only have a small percentage of the wealth of the U.S.

]]> By: AMIGO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364868 AMIGO Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:43:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364868 Hey Lisa, McCain / Cindy - wanted back in the NURSING HOME ! Hey Lisa,
McCain / Cindy – wanted back in the NURSING HOME !

]]> By: AMGC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364862 AMGC Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:41:23 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364862 I like an Obama/Hagel ticket. I like an Obama/Hagel ticket.

]]> By: DEBBY, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364859 DEBBY, NJ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:40:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364859 McShame: We need a real change that we can believe in,Obama !!! BARACK THE VOTE !! McShame:
We need a real change that we can believe in,Obama !!!
BARACK THE VOTE !!

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364857 Steve Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:40:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364857 As a person know for being Bi-partisan I have no McCain himself would vote for Obama in the general election if he could, cause he recognize Obama talent, skills and abilities no matter how hard he tries to blunt them all on the campaign trail daily. As a person know for being Bi-partisan I have no McCain himself would vote for Obama in the general election if he could, cause he recognize Obama talent, skills and abilities no matter how hard he tries to blunt them all on the campaign trail daily.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364855 David Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:39:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364855 McCliar you did not go to Iraq before you decided to attack so you have no solid ground to stand on. You did have all ot the itelligence that was needed to make a good decision and you still got it wrong. You lied. Your idea that you fought in a war 40 years ago while that is good it does not qualify you to be President. You not are trustworthy you ignore the facts and you think that you know how to win a war ,when in fact the war you fought in you lost. You are a liar and a warmonger. Just what the Rebublicans ordered. McCliar you did not go to Iraq before you decided to attack so you have no solid ground to stand on. You did have all ot the itelligence that was needed to make a good decision and you still got it wrong. You lied. Your idea that you fought in a war 40 years ago while that is good it does not qualify you to be President. You not are trustworthy you ignore the facts and you think that you know how to win a war ,when in fact the war you fought in you lost. You are a liar and a warmonger. Just what the Rebublicans ordered.

]]> By: Fakers http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364852 Fakers Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:38:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364852 how many of these comments are left by real people and not by some 3rd party of obama or mccain? how many of these comments are left by real people and not by some 3rd party of obama or mccain?

]]> By: RJ, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364850 RJ, CA Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364850 Tell the truth July 17th, 2008 12:25 am ET Lisa July 16th, 2008 10:52 pm ET Obama/Michelle back in Chicago 08!!! . . . What has Obama did to you and your other hateful friends? . . . ---------------------------- LOL -- the Obama nitwits: "What has Obama "DID" to you . . . Take a course in English 101! Tell the truth July 17th, 2008 12:25 am ET

Lisa July 16th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Obama/Michelle back in Chicago 08!!!

. . . What has Obama did to you and your other hateful friends? . . .
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LOL - the Obama nitwits: "What has Obama "DID" to you . . . Take a course in English 101!

]]> By: Bill, Streamwood, IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364849 Bill, Streamwood, IL Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364849 Chuck Hagel would be a great VP candidate for Obama. Chuck Hagel would be a great VP candidate for Obama.

]]> By: katiec http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364847 katiec Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364847 McCain has the audacity to state Hagel has come to wrong conclusions? He and Bush have been wrong with every step they have made. First one was going to war with Iraq Oh, prior to that lying to the American people. Innocent Iraqis are dying daily. And now fighting in Afghanistan has escalated. Hmm. Thought McCain said things are going fine there and we don't need additional troops in Afghanistan. Also is totally against sending our abused troops home. This is a man with impeccable leadership in foreign policy? Voters, our country needs a chance to survive. Barack Obama is our only hope. McCain has the audacity to state Hagel has come to wrong
conclusions? He and Bush have been wrong with every
step they have made. First one was going to war with
Iraq Oh, prior to that lying to the American people.
Innocent Iraqis are dying daily. And now fighting in
Afghanistan has escalated. Hmm. Thought McCain
said things are going fine there and we don't need
additional troops in Afghanistan. Also is totally against
sending our abused troops home.
This is a man with impeccable leadership in foreign
policy?
Voters, our country needs a chance to survive.
Barack Obama is our only hope.

]]> By: Let talk about the truth!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364846 Let talk about the truth!! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364846 I hope he continue to praise Senator Obama more as Senator Obama praises Senator McCain for his military service. I truly believe Senator Obama will make agreat President.. I hope he continue to praise Senator Obama more as Senator Obama praises Senator McCain for his military service.

I truly believe Senator Obama will make agreat President..

]]> By: OBlahBlahBlahBama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364845 OBlahBlahBlahBama Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:36:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364845 From "Tell the Truth" to Lisa July 16th, 2008 10:52 pm ET Obama/Michelle back in Chicago 08!!! Please states some facts. What has Obama did to you and your other hateful friends? The answer is nothing. Please take time to review facts and have an open mind. Obama review facts and so no to Irag. Do not hate the man for being right. "Tell the Truth" Dude....what the heck??? What a feeble attempt at making a point. BTW, had a look at any of the Obama posters on here. Apparently not and I agree..... Obama/Michelle back in Chicago 08!!! From "Tell the Truth" to

Lisa July 16th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Obama/Michelle back in Chicago 08!!!

Please states some facts. What has Obama did to you and your other hateful friends? The answer is nothing. Please take time to review facts and have an open mind. Obama review facts and so no to Irag. Do not hate the man for being right.

"Tell the Truth"

Dude....what the heck??? What a feeble attempt at making a point. BTW, had a look at any of the Obama posters on here. Apparently not and I agree.....

Obama/Michelle back in Chicago 08!!!

]]> By: Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364844 Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:36:28 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364844 McCain is talking out of both sides of his mouth again! He praises Hagel on one hand for making informed decisions and knocks down Barack for his decision making. He conveniently leaves out the fact that Hagel and Obama both came to the same conclusion that the war in Iraq should have never been fought. Unlike bush, Obama actually seeks out and listens to informed advisors, on both sides of the decision, and is able to make informed decisions by having all of the facts laid before him! The mark of a great leader!!! McCain is talking out of both sides of his mouth again! He praises Hagel on one hand for making informed decisions and knocks down Barack for his decision making. He conveniently leaves out the fact that Hagel and Obama both came to the same conclusion that the war in Iraq should have never been fought. Unlike bush, Obama actually seeks out and listens to informed advisors, on both sides of the decision, and is able to make informed decisions by having all of the facts laid before him! The mark of a great leader!!!

]]> By: Hispanic For McCain http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364843 Hispanic For McCain Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:35:17 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364843 I can't wait util Nov 08 when all of you Morons will see the biggest shock wave that McCain will win!!!. The rumor are starting to go that in the South the GOP have collected 3 million NEW register GOP Votors to counter the AA turnout in the south!!!! again that the rumor 3 million all of the South along. Then the Latinos turnout will be BIG for McCain that means he will win in NV, NM, AZ, then he will win the Big Ten States of PA, MI, WI, OH and he will win in FLA and of the Blues states McCain will win in NJ, NH, and maybe CA. Wow that is a big blowout. Liberals morons thinks the GOP are that stupid, they are going to have a big turnout for them. Latinos are not stupid they will go to a true patriot in John McCain. What has OBAMA done for the Latinos People guess what NOTHING, NADA, will someone proof me wrong!! Don't think so why because he is a Junior Senator with 143 days!!! NO EXPERIENCE what so ever!! And Yes remember 3.00AM in the Morning!!!! That ring a bell!!! Hillary Clinto said that McCain will bring in Experience to the White House Hillary will bring experience to the white House and OBAMA will only bring a SPEECH!!! Hispanic for McCain I can't wait util Nov 08 when all of you Morons will see the biggest shock wave that McCain will win!!!. The rumor are starting to go that in the South the GOP have collected 3 million NEW register GOP Votors to counter the AA turnout in the south!!!! again that the rumor 3 million all of the South along. Then the Latinos turnout will be BIG for McCain that means he will win in NV, NM, AZ, then he will win the Big Ten States of PA, MI, WI, OH and he will win in FLA and of the Blues states McCain will win in NJ, NH, and maybe CA. Wow that is a big blowout.

Liberals morons thinks the GOP are that stupid, they are going to have a big turnout for them. Latinos are not stupid they will go to a true patriot in John McCain. What has OBAMA done for the Latinos People guess what NOTHING, NADA, will someone proof me wrong!! Don't think so why because he is a Junior Senator with 143 days!!! NO EXPERIENCE what so ever!! And Yes remember 3.00AM in the Morning!!!! That ring a bell!!! Hillary Clinto said that McCain will bring in Experience to the White House Hillary will bring experience to the white House and OBAMA will only bring a SPEECH!!!

Hispanic for McCain

]]> By: Saad from NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364841 Saad from NJ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:34:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364841 I respect Senator McCain but it is disgusting when he talks about "Informed Decision". If one is informed and then makes a wrong decision, isn't it worse than one not being informed and making the right decision? I respect Senator McCain but it is disgusting when he talks about "Informed Decision". If one is informed and then makes a wrong decision, isn't it worse than one not being informed and making the right decision?

]]> By: Dee1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364839 Dee1 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:34:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364839 QUESTION: Did Bush & McCain visit Iraq before starting the war they cannot finish? Did they visit to verify the WMDs? What experience are they talking about if McCain cannot distinguish between Shiites and Sunni ? Somebody please answer ! QUESTION:

Did Bush & McCain visit Iraq before starting the war they cannot finish? Did they visit to verify the WMDs? What experience are they talking about if McCain cannot distinguish between Shiites and Sunni ?

Somebody please answer !

]]> By: MLH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364838 MLH Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:32:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364838 Does this mean you can't give a major policy speech on space without going to the moon first? Maybe before Senator McCain discusses Czechoslovakia again he should visit it - oh, right, it doesn't exist anymore. And maybe, just maybe, visiting a place doesn't make one an expert on that place. And its people. And different religious factions. Like Sunnis and Shia. Does this mean you can't give a major policy speech on space without going to the moon first? Maybe before Senator McCain discusses Czechoslovakia again he should visit it – oh, right, it doesn't exist anymore. And maybe, just maybe, visiting a place doesn't make one an expert on that place. And its people. And different religious factions. Like Sunnis and Shia.

]]> By: Dave, Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/07/17/mccain-admonishes-obama-on-iraq-but-praises-hagel/#comment-1364837 Dave, Illinois Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:32:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=8861#comment-1364837 Obama announces his plan before having all the facts. I guess all the facts he needs comes from daily polling. How pathetic! Whats even more pathetic are the sheep that follow this bozo. Obama announces his plan before having all the facts. I guess all the facts he needs comes from daily polling. How pathetic! Whats even more pathetic are the sheep that follow this bozo.

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