Does anyone take in to consideration that Senator's McCain claim that he has been to the Middle East eight times is only because he knew that he was planning on running for president in 2008 and he wanted to get a jump on everyone else. He probably would have made the same claim against any other opposition candidate. This guy has been running for the White House since 2000 and when he says that Barack Obama will do and say anything to get elected. Isn't that what he is doing?

to the post about "OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY!"

if you read McCain economic plan you would not be saying that.

i bet you know nothing about his policies.
do your homework my friends.
i would vote McCain if i owned a large company such as Enron, or some former American beer company !

Phil Gramm is bad for the economy.not Obama

Which ever way you look at it.

Iraqi says no to prolong American occupation.

Obama Campaign says no to prolong American ocupation.

McCain, thorugh his greatest surrogate, GW Bush says no to prolong occupation.

Who then is right.

McCain should stop fooling us and agrees to face withdrawal of troop from Iraq. That is the most noble things to do to honor ur troop.

Good job Obama.

To Obama Trips Hurts Economy:

You contradict yourself so many ways, blasting Obama for going there once and then praising McCain for going eight times… what a hypocrite lmao

Your Question: Where did Obama’s money come from?

Obama’s campaign money come from people like me, who are law abiding, loving Americans. We are not terrosists as one of the ignorant poster above says.

Clearly the Iraqi population and government want us out of there. We have a choice:

1) We can follow the democratic choice of the people of Iraq and work to leave no matter the consequences, upholding the principal that this nation was built on.
2) We can stay despite their will, betraying our principles and showing that we have no real love for Democracy; that its okay to overrule it if a small group feels they 'know better' than the majority.

Hey , I don't know who your are, using a chat name from Karl Rove play book. It is only a nasty Republican who call himself this: "OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY." With the economic woe this country has been going through for the past eight years, would you admit for once that your republican allies in the whitehouse, have not only hurt the US economy, they have began laying the tomb stone of the Republican party, and for sure the whole country would attend the funeral of the Republican party come November.

Thanks Mike. Some people simply do not get it. It is one thinfg to show your support for a candidate and another thing to live in the state of denial. I think this is what "Obama trips hurt US economy" is suffering from.

I GUESS JUST LIKE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO END A RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE WHO DOESNT WANT IT TO END. THE IRAQ GOVERNMENT WILL HAVE TO FILE A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST THE U.S.

Racism is America is nothing new, but its getting old quickly and whether you black, white, or indifferent many Americans are tried of people in general making racist comments or decisions about anyone. Racism will have no place in American as long as the majority attempt to keep pressing forward and breaking those racist barrier. I

The White House did a good thing by letting everyone know the PM of Iraq agrees with Sen. Obama. I want to continue helping the Iraqi people but we have to acknowledge when the military way is no longer the best way but diplomacy with friends and enemies alike.

This is my favorite story of the weekend! Oh those repugs! Many voters "pressed the wrong button" in 2000 and 2004—but that will be fixed on November 4th when Barack Obama is elected President! For those of us who pressed the correct button, November can come none-too-soon!

Whether you like Sen. Obama or not to make sure comments like he brought the election is ignorant. If you want to talk about people buying things lets talk about how Pres. Bush has sold our Constitution in the name of fighting the War on Terrorism or how Reagan sold weapons to Iraq and then said he forgot he did it? I would have voted for John McCain because he would be a strong Commander in Chief but what we need is someone to take care of home first, because the writing is on the wall when the Government has to help the two biggest mortgage companies in the U.S. stay afloat.

The “For Sale - American Presidency!” comment reflects exactly the kind of narrow-mindedness that got this country into such a mess. Obama’s “terrorist friends?” You must be kidding … or, you’re dangerously misinformed. A bad thing, either way. Such remarks are illegitimate and unworthy of debate. Regarding Obama’s campaign “money,” some of it came from me, a proud American.

CNN you need to post the comments I stated!!!

Latinos for McCain!!!

victory? what victory? the only victory that came out of this war was for the oil companies. everyone else losed together with over 4000 lives. i call for full investigation by the new administration on bush and his cronies in regards to the war and send them to the gallows. long live the death penalty.

TO: MIKE IN CAROLLINE VA

If someone disagrees with your view or opinion, it doesn't make them racist.
Wasn't BHO saying John McCain should be here in the states campaigning and listening to the American people? Practice what you preach, BHO has a hard time with this saying. I don't trust what comes out of BHO mouth. To me, get that straight MIKE, I think he's just another politician. I'm not voting for him in the next hundred years.

Vato

Bush and Cheyney are hoping to establish a permanent military presence (i.e. military base) in Iraq which would make up for the one they had to close down in Saudi Arabia. The Iraq parliament has said in no uncertain terms "no way" to a permanent US base. This is why Bush and Cheyney have found it difficult to answer al-Maliki's request for a time table for US troop departure.

If the Iraq government is asking us when can we leave, that tells me that they are at a stage where they believe they can take over. We should give up are attempts at military colonialism in Iraq and abide by their wishes.

We need to re-examine our strategic interests in the middle-east and our partnership with the state of Israel. They have proven costly to the US, both economically and with respect to our moral stature in the world.

To mike in Cariline VA: I agree with you!
When I read comments such as those of "Obama trip hurts US" I renmind myself that there is 1/3 of the country that is die-hard racist and ignorant.

They will never admit that they are wrong about their position, and they will support Bush to the grave. They are prideful arrogant and small-minded. In another time they would be nazi's, slaveowners and facists…while marching under banners of "patriotism"; chanting "patriotic" slogans like mantras while trampling on the rights and liberty of others. These people hate America and love only themselves.

They refuse to admit that THEY have just about destroyed this country by installing Bush and his cohorts in office. They prefer instead to blame it on others… They are arrogant and ungodly…

Finally, we seems to understand that we should not meddle with other people's wars.
We should let other people have their own battle. You cannot fight for other people. Specially we do not know the dynamics in those countries. We need to fight our own battles. Our economy is going down, our social security is going bankrupt, people are left without jobs and housing market going down. Iraq is a mistake. If we are going after Bin laden, then we need to go to Afganistan, pakistan.

Obama Trip- you left out the most important reason on which we should make our selection……..Where these candidates stand on the issues(you can find out by going to their web sites).

I know its a novel idea for most voters, but I figure, since we have the right to vote, it would be helpful to know where these candidates stand on the issues, instead of basing it on some convaluted criteria that is left up to ones wacky imagination to figure out and define……like what you and your nutzo paranoia have managed to do.

To all who believe McCain is better suited for the job simply becuase he's taken more trips: You are a fool. If this guy were serious about even half of the nonsense that comes out of his mouth, he'd be Superman. John McCain has sold his soul twice now to try and get his mitts on the White House, and I will never trust another word he says.

P.S. To the clown who threw in "Hussein" for emphasis: Keep buying everything Ann Coulter and Rush Limbaugh sell you….

So much for McBush's and the Carl Rove smear machine trying to portray Obama as an ignoramus! This just proves - once again - that Obama has the right judgement, the intellectual prowess and the guts to make the right call on foreign policy and America's involvement in this ungodly war.

Obama is also right about Afghanistan and Pakistan - that is where we should be directing our time and resources. Afghanistan is quickly deteriorating into chaos while we are bogged down in Iraq.

God bless you, Obama!

OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY!
I got NEWS 4 you! McBUSH represents the status quo. While Obama represents the new millenium, the new century, the future of our country, the future of your children, and the ultimate movement, an unstoppable revolution!! Good luck to you! I suggest you join the ship before it leaves the port!

Here's my plan. Declare victory in Iraq ("This time we mean it folks"); withdraw troops to Afghanistan; instead of taking bribes from the oil industry, take bribes from Gatorade and Hustler (keep our boys healthy and happy); and finally, 'accidentally' e-mail a missile to anyone who sells weapons to Al-Quaida. Declare victory in Afghanistan and be home by November. This shouldn't take long.

Vote for me.

Peace out.

It's NOT a mistake, they just realize hmm..he's right, what the heck, can't beat him,might as well join him,but cant be too obvious..welcome aboard WH..it's about time

Sure it was a mistake, Bush put his foot down.

To Obama trip hurts. We are electing Presidents fairly. Just because it doesn't go your way, you dont have to act like a 2 yr. old.

Where did McCains money come from

Why was he in Europe 8 times. Was McCain getting more money also?

Why does he have so many advisors as well? So they can controll the strings on him.

"As much as I support Obama's plan for ending the war, I don't think this really means anything. Maliki is inept and corrupt, and his support for anything should be taken with a grain of salt."

It means that the White House is using Obama's plan.

To Obama Trip hurts US economy. Instead of playing Repug games and thowing outall kinds of unsubstantiated allogations try looking for some truth and listening for once. Obama's trip is being paid for by the campaign. Most of which has been financed by private individuals. The average contribution is $90. All of McCains trips were paid for by the taxpayers. I don't find fault with McCain for authorized congressional trips. But try getting your rhetoric straight.
Bad enough that you have to spread poison but at least try to make your arguments intellegently. You might as well join the Repugs and vote for them. Until this year I never thought it possible that some people that claim to be Democrats could be so idiotic and us those kind of tactics.

Hey "OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY!"

…..what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

OBAMA'S foreign policy makes sense and will actually make the United States (and the world) SAFER from terrorism!

IRAQ's al-Maliki gets it. Even GEORGE BUSH is catching on (see current administration's shift towards OBAMA'S IRAN policy recommendations)!

THE ONLY ONE WHO NOW DOESN'T SEEM TO GET IT IS JOHN MCCAIN!

It's time for foreign policies that make us safer AND limit the toll on the U.S. military (and taxpayers)!

OBAMA '08!

to mike in carolline va in repsone to obama's trip hurts the us economy… i couldnt have said it better myself.. i like how he quickly mentioned how obamas trip somehow made an impact on our wallets then not even three sentences later says mcpuppet made 8. thats kind of ironic aint it. to complains about obamas first trip then say proudly that mcpuppet made 8.. you got to love america dont you lol.

So Obama was right when he said there needs to be timetables set for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq. The Bush administration has adopted the Obama policy. They just call it time horizons. al-Maliki also disagreed with McCain. McCain had said withdrawal means the U.S. admitting defeat. al-Maliki disagreed. He said U.S. withdrawal does not mean U.S. defeat, but rather mean that the Iraq have been strong enough to defend themselves. Obama said months ago that we needed to send more troops to Afghanistan. The question being asked today is who is more fit to be commander-in-chief. It seems as Obama has the right judgment and McCain does not.

And God said, "Let there be light…"

Maybe there's a staffer in the Whitehouse who likes Obama, too?

Would al Maliki's comments have been news for CNN if the Whitehouse hadn't sent the Reuters article around? Doesn't someone at CNN read the Reuters news feeds?

To Obama trip hurts us economy:

Your commentary is idiotic. You offer no proof of any of your claims and are simply trying to play on irrational, unfounded,(and for the most part ignorant and racist) fears that certain sects of the american society possess.

You ask questions that have no base, nor make any guise of even presenting them with such proof. You simply hope the fact that his middle name is "Hussein" demonstrates your point (which it obviously doesn't).

Come back with some references and intellectual discussion we'll actually have something worth talking about.

The only reason McCain supporters, Hillary's disappointed supporters, and Bush's naive supporters keep bad talking Obama is because they are mad that he is doing what the people they support couldn't get done. It wasn't a good idea to talk to Iran when Obama mentioned it. Now the White House wants to "talk". It wasn't a good idea to give a timetable for getting the troops out of Iraq when Obama mentioned; now even the Iraqi people want a timetable. Get over it!
OBAMA WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT!

OBAMA TRIP HURTS:

You are a clear picture of what's wrong in this country!

And it started when the Bush Administration hi-jacked the White House.

I Can't believe CNN posts comments like "OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY!" and remarks about Obama's terrorists friends. Disgusting CNN! You have lost your way!

Have you notice that there are about 10 Obama posts for every McCain post. And about the same ratio in the rest of the media.

Does this seem democratic to you?

Good to see the White House telling the truth about something, if only by mistake. Obama has the judgment, the common sense, the common decency, the vision, and the leadership ability to help us clean up the Bush mess. Let's give him a chance to do it! He's definitely getting my vote.

Reply for the american presidency "for sale": this person statment is a typical comment from a narrow minded outsider like so many that we still see in this great nation. Go research first and after you learn what is true you come back and make a real comment !!! OBAMA 2008-20016 !!!

Avoid the trauma, stop Obama!

i guess time horizion means somthing different than time table. for all is inexperience alot of seasoned politicans are listening to him

How many network news anchors accompanied John McCain on his trip overseas?

Has he met his committee he ls part of over there yet. Notice he has already had time to shoot a few hoops overseas already.

What's wrong with it… Does white house want to continue lying to American people?? How long ??
Obama is the only solution
OBAMA (2008 -16)

>"How about if we elect a President the old fashioned way — through fair and honest elections">>>>judgment<<<<>>>>>service to country<<<<<<
YOU REALLY MUST BE KIDDING!!!
"Faux National Guard Service in Alabama" is that the kind of service YOU value? America is fed UP with the LIES !

Obama in 08 … even in Tennessee

Sad but true that at the end of a president's second [and final] term, the level of professionalism suffers as the more experienced personnel leave to seek other employment!!

Barack Obama will make a fine President and the whole, entire world knows it. Let's just hope, that come November, Citizens of the United States of America push the correct button!!

To OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY! — Don't worry, town hall meetings and debates are coming in September, when Obama will make McLame look like the joke that he is.

I'd say get the heck out of the Middle East. Drill for our own oil, sorry Nancy Pelosi but your taking food off my children's table by your grandstanding. Then let those middle eastern blow each other up!

proof that the white house is dishonest with america. Bush has never been accountable for the many mistakes that he has made. we were never meant to have that bit of information. Bush is so deceptive. Bush wants to be a dictator not only to the U.S. but to other countries, John McSame is more of the same. they want us out, what right do we have to continue to bogard in someone elses country!!! BUSH NEEDS TO ADMIT THIS INFO ON TV.

This administration is so incompetent they can't even send e-mails to the people they want to send the e-mails to.

So, McCain, does this mean that the Iraqi sovereign wants us to "fail" over there? Or do you and al-Maliki just have different definitions of success? He defines it as Iraq taking over their own affairs, while you apparently define it as an indefinite US presence in the territory of a sovereign that doesn't want us there? Whom should the American people side with on this one?

"How about if we elect a President the old fashioned way — through fair and honest elections, based upon the candidate's actual patriotism, experience, judgment, and service to country"

Or how about we elect a President based on his POLICY PLATFORM?

What he's actually going to do, not what he has done in the past.

Experience and judgement are important, but if your policies are awful, like John McCain's, it's irrelevant.

The only reason Obama is traveling is to make a good showing for himself. It's all a just for show to try and dupe the voters into thinking he knows something about foreign policy. I like that McCain has traveled a lot and can see things for what they are. Obama just needs to crawl back under his rock after McCain wins the election.

LOL! Has anyone bothered to tell McCain yet? Why is he still suggesting that the Iraqi government is against Obama's plan for withdrawal???

How about CNN, has a vote offshore drilling? yes or no? Maybe then she might realize that the 75% means Congress in general, not just the war in Iraq.

Looks like good judgement has trumped Bush/McCain experience.

So this is news?

Just another move by an administration who has let the people down. How many more e-mails did they hold back? I thought we are suppose to be on the same side.

"to obama trip hurts u.s. economy. obama is on his first trip and mccpuppet has been there EIGHT times!!!!!! were you born stupid or did you study to get that way?"

You know what's funny about that?? He does sound pretty upset……..I mean, real upset!! LOL!!!

I know $50 came from me : )

Obama for President!!!

Where is that horrible girl called Lisa and all her republican undercover agents? I love to admit it but this election is going to be a landslide for Democrats.

Who has better judgement, the man who voted FOR the war, or the one who voted against it. The Republicans and the Bush administration have left our govenment in shambles and trashed our Constituton. Anyone who thinks McCain is going to be any different is sadly mistaken.

to obama trip hurts us economy. Is there not a place where we can
ship this guy. He should not be allowed in America. He could not be
that stupid, he is evil, a spoke in the axis of evil.

To the Bozo who thinks Obama is a terrorist and his trip is hurting the US Economy:

Lets here your facts to support your acusations. You talk about buying the presidency? The Republicans have raised more money than Obama and the Democrats. The reason the media didn't go with McCain is because he didn't invite them.

Obama for America and America for Obama!!!

A SLIP OF A "CLICK" WILL SINK A SHIP!!!

Think about this - If Maliki was "thinking" of a "time-table" and Obama was talking about a "time-table" there where is the MISTAKE in him agreeing with Obama??

No one else was speaking of a "time-table" - as a matter of fact, Obama was ridiculed by Bush and McSAME and other Repubs for talking about a "time-table".

So who are we to believe? Maliki agrees with Obama - the "CLICK" sunk the SHIP and now the WH and Maliki is trying to "tone" it down so that BUSH would not look soooo ridiculous!!! Case and POINT!!!

Well said Mike !

Obama has been right from the begining!!!

Republicans would love to have someone as intelligent and as a good war strategist as Obama…

Republicans would love to have an Obama.

Obama the smartest choice for president.

Upon returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, will Sen.Obama withdraw his nomination?

The current news story now says that Al Maliki does not specifically support Obama's plan. Read between the lines. The Bushies called Al Maliki to remind him of who is signing the checks to waste Billions of American dollars in Iraq. Be that as it is. Maliki has repeatedly said that he expects American Troops to leave Iraq and has refused to sign the Bush pushed treaty to allow American troops to stay. Bottom line, Bush and McBush want permanant or very long term occupation of Iraq. Al Maliki, Obama, American voters and Iraqi voters, want American troops to leave.

So the administration has all but admitted Obama is right. Only 6 more months and the most inept administration in a century will be history.

Posts like the one above from OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY! is the entire reason I am supporting Obama this election. These completely irrational arguments have drove me away from the right, THANK YOU!

Al Maliki made the statement of agreeing with Obama's timetable for withdrawl to the German magazine "Spiegel". So it would have come
out anyway. It is too bad our government namely Bush can't tell the
truth to the American people. The propaganda and lies they tell about Obama is pathetic and deceitful. I think Bush/McCain are the axis of
evil. Is not the devil charged with being a liar?

Bush staying in America hurt the US economy.
Can we send him to Iraq and hurt theirs too?

Well, the man has every right to ask us to leave. He is the leader of his country and If the situation was reversed, we certainly would expect an occupying military force to leave our country.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

Why does Obama always do these grandstanding events. He likes to give speeches and wants a coronation at mile high stadium, but he won't have a debate with McCain. Doesn't this bother anyone else?

It is clear that the WH realizes what everyone else has for a long time. They are simply trying to save face and hold out until the end so W and Dick C can say continue to believe that they weren't wrong and to let the rep base/faithful hold on to their belief that they were right.

It is a shame that W and the boys don't care much for the troops and are willing to keep playing their ego game with other people's lives.

It is not a crime to change your position in the face of the overwhelming truth.

I Guess Barack Obama proved he knows what he's talking about.

I think it's important that you make two things clear:
1. Mr Maliki issued a clarifying statement that he does not endorse Obama's withdrawal plan (the statement is easily trackable online)
2. More importantly, that he said, in the same interview, that he considered the war to have been a good thing for the Iraqi nation (the Der Spiegel intervew is posted online)

obama got his money from THE PEOPLE!!!

That just goes to show HOW MUCH the American people want Obama to be president!!!

By the way, Barack is NOT taking special interest money like McCain. Barack is getting most of his money from those of us who can only afford to give much less than $100. We give because we believe a change is needed and McCain still thinks that knowing everything he knows now, he said he would still have started the invasion into Iraq. That is not judgement. That is stubbornly refusing to acknowedge the lies that brought us into this debacle that affects our economy. McCain is confused and still doesn't get it. The difference between the two is judgement…and Barack has the judgement!

TO: OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY!
July 19th, 2008 5:21 pm ET
FOR SALE - AMERICAN PRESIDENCY!

Obama '08

I wonder if Mcsame is starting to regret pressuring Obama to make an overseas tour? Once everyone starts to realize the rest of the world wants to see Obama in the Oval Office its going to get harder to get that egg off your face.

It's likely the only way the American public would have ever seen this information from al-Maliki. The Bush Regime isn't known for it's willingness let the truth be told.

Time Horizon: Bush babble for "timetable"

Have you ever wondered why, when Obama adjusts his position on an issue, it's "flip flopping" but when McCain does the same, it's "changing his mind"? OTFLMAO

McCain could USE a new mind.

Casey | Tecumseh

It's like the Magnetic pull of the Planet.. It's own Gravity is destroying the USA. Too much Inward Power Heading for self-destruct… But I still believe the Planet will look after itself…. Noway will the Democrats be Elected….. Now Way!!! The Democrats are Hell- Bent on this Self-Destruct… "If we can't win" Say's Pelosi. We will bring down the Country….

Only show, show, we need a plan, not a show

Hillary, go on, Hillary 2012

the only terrorists obama knows personally, are the one's in the white house,that we are all fully aware of.

IF THE "TWO OIL MEN" IN THE WHITEHOUSE FOLLOW THROUGH WITH THEIR COVERT PLANS TO ATTACK IRAN IN CONCERT WITH ISRAEL THIS FALL, THEN THERE IS ONLY ONE PATRIOTIC ANSWER……………………………………..

MPEACH BUSH / CHENEY AND JAIL KARL ROVE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VOTE FOR BARACK OBAMA…………………

BECAUSE IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The reason the press accompanied Obama is because his campaign made all the arrangements.

for the trips to afghanistan and iraq the taxpayers paid for it.for his jaunts in europe,his campaign is paying for it .which means i am paying for a portion of all of it,and i dont mind.obama has been slammed by republicans for not visiting troops on the ground,so now you and i pay for it.his trip to europe ,jordan and israel are paid by his campaign ,so quit worrying about who's paying for it.your share is approximately 17 cents.so,"obama trip hurts us economy",stop whining ,unless you want to blame it on mccain who has a countdown on his website ,that you and two other americans have followed closely,to push obama to go.

obama trip hurts us economy: the presidency has been for sale a for a long time. if you don't like obama, i would hope it is not seriously because of the reasons you listed.

I'm with Mike in Carolline Va
Obama's trip is necessary if he is to be trusted on Foreign Affairs. McStupid already made up his mind and can't change it now. The trip does NOT hurt the US economy. Bush already took care of that.

CNN, you are doing biggest dis-service to readers. You are keeping this biased report in your Ticker-box for so long. may I know the reason? I am sure it gives more fuel to Barack. All the other sites including those in Arab World clearly published Iraqi Prime Minister's denial that he endorsed Obama's plan for withdrawal.You should give headline for this report and about the wrong-report published by German magazine. Please correct yourself promptly.

I don't understand some of you people. First you accuse Obama of not taking intrest in foreign policy then when he does you say it to get money from terrorests and forgien contries. Did you just star watching yesterday. Obama got is money from the small guy he has not taken monies from any one else. If your going to comment at least get your facts right. The republican have bought the White House the last two elections get with the program OBAMA 08

This blooper was a mistake but this GOOF reveals their attempt to HIDE the TRUTH from the world. The Iraq war was a MISTAKE but Bush will never admit to his own faults. The REAL TARGET is Osama Bin Laden. Invading Iraq and killing Saddam Hussein was a WRONG TURN.

Withdrawing troops from Iraq is inevitable but we need to capture Osama Bin Laden DEAD OR ALIVE!

OBAMA TRIP, your characterization of Obama, sounds like GW Bush.

You're way behind the times. You need to get current and keep your eyes and ears open.

That's something to think about.

Let's count this up.

Obama says we should negotiate with Iran. He gets blasted from McCain. This week Bush sends and envoy to talk to Iran.

Obama points out that Al Qaeda and the Taliban are hiding in northern Pakistan and that he would strike there. He is roundly criticized. A couple weeks later terrorist camps are struck in northern Pakistan.

Obama says that we need additional brigades in Afghanistan. Again the he is criticized by Republicans. Then this week McCain says he'd send additional brigades, after claiming for months that it wasn't neeeded.

Obama talks about a 16 month timetable for withdrawal. Now the Bush Administration wants to discuss "time horizons" and Prime Minister Maliki agrees with Obama.

For someone who is supposed to be oh so inexperienced, Obama seems to be nailing it!

Has someone been lying to us,now who would do such a thing?Well Republicans love to tell lies,they even believe their own lies.

The USA is in a Finacial Mess, yet they still are intent on making it even worse… Why???

Yeah Andrew, because you know the Prime Minister personally and know he is like this all the time huh?

Dear OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY! Obviously you are voting for McWar because you are a moron. All those questions you asked should be applied to your free spending non veteran supporting McCain. But you are just too stupid waving your american flag while burying your head in the sand. Understand we want Barak Husein Obama as president because we are tired of dumb hillbillies that are the GOP talking down to the American public like we are a bunch of children. And seriously the hole Husein thing you idiots are trying to scare the public with is not working try some other redneck tactic please its getting old like your candidate.

Some blogger just hate the fact that America is becoming one people and one nation.
They will blogged out of context away from the topic. How does Obama trip hut the economic? The foolish blogger failed to realized that his/her candidate McCain have travelled around the world so may times and the blogger won't mention it is his/her blog.

I have always said the some people will vote out of jealousy and not about issues that is important to the country.

They careless if the country continues down hill with another 4 years of hardship to their fellow citizen.

Shame, because this was how it started when the same people voted for Bush, now we are here struggly with gas price, housing foreclosure, weak currency and a President with lowest rating in American history.

Why can't you learn? vote for a person that share your pain and plan to do some thing about it. your vote is very important now or fail and suffer again.

If you hate Obama doesn't mean other good citizen hate him and he doesn't get his money from terrorist unless you are calling lawful America citizen terrorist. Even your candidate will never say dispeakable stuff like you, so shame on you.———————————————————————————————————————————

Why don't they just admit Obama is right all along?

White House is doing everything Obama has planned to do when he becomes the President Of The United State Of America.

Bush is running out of option so he have to use Obama's plans. That is Okay because future belongs to next generation and Obama is young and he for the future.

God Bless America

"obama hurts" sounds like one of those whiners that McLoser's advisor spoke about.

The white house is proving what most americans already know. OBAMA has the judgement and should be the next president of the United States.

CNN is wallowing in this non-event while the North American successor to Adolph Hitler prepares to speak at the monument erected by Adolph's successors in celebration of Germanic defeats of other European countries. A momument moved to the site by Adolph himself as a symbol of Nazi superiority. Obama has all of the signs of a modern day Hitler. Be afraid America, be very afraid.

Ok so they are admitting they have made a mistake to do the right thing and end this war in Iraq. What a bunch of losers. Worst president ever!

people like "obama trip hurts u.s. economy". need to get their facts right before trying to send comments. I agree with Mike, we the people payed for McCain's trip. He said it wasn't for campaign purposes so he wouldn't have to pay for it, but I can guarentee that while he was there he did campaign (honesty …huh). I will thank him for serving his country, but that does not make him a great president (read stories about treason in vietnam). As a woman, I have little respect for him.Not only that he wants to take my rights away, but also for the way he treated his ex wife while pursueing his present wife, Honestly..again, some people need to get their facts straight.

Obama any day over McCai

Here is somthing you wont see on CNN
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The article quoted al-Maliki as saying “U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama talks about 16 months. That, we think, would be the right timeframe for a withdrawal, with the possibility of slight changes.”

Al-Dabbagh said al-Maliki’s views were “misunderstood and mistranslated” by Der Spiegel and that the prime minister backs a general vision of pulling out U.S. combat forces based on talks with Washington “and in the light of the continuing positive developments on the ground.”" Other News agency

McCain travelled many times all around the world without any reasonable outcome. Not to mention all the costs ! It is really presidential to cover many topics via one single trip like Obama does now.

It's funny how these "patriotic" bloggers are still flying the Confederate
Flag. What are you patriotic to? The United States? or Robert E. Lee?At least Obama isn't singing "Dixie" as his National Anthem.

I can't believe how our President is allowing so many people to make this many mistakes!
This election has kept my interest more so then any of the other elections.
I didn't realize how important it is to keep an eye on our President and his staff.
The Bush and Company have taken us people thru the ringer.
Gas & Food prices. Jobs & Homes, and now this!
Who is this press secretary, where did they hire them from a Temp Service. I can't believe it!
We need a new President ASAP.
Who ever it is, I pray they make better decisions then Bush & Company

Was it really a mistake? Or the white just does not how to tell Obama "You were RIGHT"!

And to OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY, why don't you go and get yourself a check-up at a clinic or something, because it looks to me that there is something wrong with you, I just can't figure out what! Please, go and get a treatment!

It is interesting to consider that Barack Obama could not even have gone to Iraq at this time, if the government had followed his plan in 2007. If we had pulled our troops out then, Iraq would be so unstable by now that it probably wouldn't even exist. Those who support this "empty suit" have no knowledge of how little the man has accomplished in preparation for leader of the free world.

I support McCain, but if Mailiki wants us out, I think we should abide by his request.

Obama should be happy, he needs all the help he can get.

i think the real story here is the fact that THE WHITE HOUSE DIDN'T WANT TO RELEASE THIS REPORT.. if it were up to them, they would've kept this story hidden for as long as they could. They do NOT want to american people to know the truth - the entire world is beginning to support Barack Obama, his candidacy and his policies.

But the republican administration doesn't want americans to be aware of this heading into the election, lest they vote for someone who doesn't represent their wallet.

obama!

The White House tries to take off the food from Obama´s plate by changing its policies towards the overall goals Obama favoured all the time. New Iran diplomacy, Irak withdrawl, strengthening Afghanistan efforts. As the current presidency is going to end it is key interest to support a putative republican successor. With McCain it would be easier for them to keep the dirt from 8 years under the carpet.

Obama knows what leadership about, something BushCo have been scrambling to appear to be capable of for 7 years.

Leadership is INSPIRING people to follow you, making them WANT to follow you, because you give them HOPE. Not demanding they follow you, simply because you're "The Decider."

Obama gets it, and America is the better for it.

OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY……you are a complete a-s h–e to be nice

The Obama campaign chartered a jet paid by us, the loyal contributors and gladly contribute more to defeat the fascist mc c

That piece you are talking about is up you a—, can you not feel it?

Thank God you mentioned the town halls:
I have friends in different parts of the country (U.S. of A.) and just so happenes that three of them in different town halls were paid to attend, however, after hearing mc c talk so much about our future leader Mr. Obama, the thought, this fellow must be good since we are hearing so much about him and nothing else.
Well, guess what, they contributed to the Obama campaign with the money they received from the pathetic mc c.
Eat it up, now what do you have to say REPUGNANT!

Oops! How do YOU spell incompetence? M.C.B.U.S.H.

The old guy is running around telling people he "knows how to win wars". What a joke. If he were a Marine Aviator, I might say mabye because all Marines go through initial grunt training and learn about all military specialities. But, US Navy! You gotta be kidding me. If he said "I know how to win an air war" I could say maybe. BUT, a ground war??!! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING! Grab your friendly grunt (Army or Marine Corps) and ask him if he thinks an aviator - especially Navy - knows anything about winning a ground war? (that's what Iraq and Afghanistan are, by the way). Warning; bring your ear protection because you will not want to hear the choice words that grunt will have in response to your obviously stupid question.

McBush is playing on the ignorance of the average American when it comes to military experience. I hate to say it, but Wes Clark was right. I don't even think McBush was ever a Plans Officer or Operations Officer during wartime??? Mr. McCain is sadly confused, once again.

New commercial: maybe Obama voted against paying for the war because he knew folks like McBush didn't think being shot/blown up/handicapped for life was worth a college education. I wouldn't have voted for it either.

VETS FOR OBAMA/WEBB - 08

Hey John McCain, how many times have you been in Afghanistan?

When were you last there? Seeing as how you've called for 3 brigades to be sent there, and you don't think anyone can speak with credibility about strategic actions without visiting the battle environment, how can you suggest additional troops there.

Maliki has backed off that statement. Its all in the translation and how its spun.

presidency for sale??????????? are you ashame to tell us your name? thats o k, we all know that your a jerk, who ever you are.

All GW Bush and McCain need to doing is to keep reading and following Obama's foreign policy program. Myabe something positive will get done for a change.
So now, Iraq wants the US out of Iraq, Britian wants out of Iraq, and of course McCain wants to stay there for 100 years.

Slip up? Maybe an unconscious, Freudian slip of sorts. Maybe. Or … could there be dissent among the ranks? A deliberate move on the part of some disillusioned White House aide. A subliminal call to the outside world: “We must overthrow the Bush Dynasty and heir to the throne, John McCain. The Emperor has no clothes! Obama, Obama! He’s our guy.” But, just a simple “mistake?” I really hope not. We can’t afford mistakes that involve “pushing the wrong button” when it comes to the White House. And, by the way, this new “general time horizon” is laughable. Do they think we’re stupid? Apparently.

FYI Obama received majority of his primary donations from the american people so he didn't buy the nomination America supported the nomination not only with money but also with votes.

Too bad obama did not support the surge because the surge got us to where we are today. I can't wait until our troop come home but, lets make sure we don't leave too early. Because I do not want to go back.

A vote for McCain is a vote for America!

Just how long is McSame going to fight the inevitable, everyone wants the troops out. McCain is used to war, he running on his ability to handle a war - I guess that's why he's fighting so hard to keep us there.

Obama is loved everywhere, not because he has a "rock star" status. He has a "rock star" status only because he is loved by so many.

Seeing Obama interact with American troops and foreign leaders brings back HOPE that I can be proud of the US President again.

LATINOS FOR OBAMA 2008!

The current administration if following OBAMA'S blue book. Just look at the IRAN negotiations, The reinforcement of troops in Afganistan, The time table (Time horizon as they want to call it) withdrawal in IRAK. My question to you is: WHO HAS THE BEST JUDGEMENT TO LEAD?????
BARACK OBAMA OF COURSE

Why don't they just admit Obama is right all along?

White House is doing everything Obama has planned to do when he becomes the President Of The United State Of America.

Bush is running out of option so he have to use Obama's plans. That is Okay because future belongs to nex generation and Obama is young and he for the future.

God Bless America

This is to "OBAMA TRIP HURTS U.S. ECONOMY!" and anyone else who likes to change the rules when their candidate isn't benefiting the most from them. Isn't the object of campaigning to get support from the citizens in order to get "votes" for the election. How is Obama buying the election? Is it because he is raising more money from people like me. I've never though of donating money to anyone in a presidential election. Guess what i have given Obama about $175 over the last 3 months. He didn't by anything from me, I "Willingly" Gave him the money to support his campaign. Again his campaign didn't buy a thing from me, I SENT THEM THE MONEY. Hopefully that makes a little sense to you.

To make my point clear, you can't buy the election. The people are voicing their opinions when they support their candidates. Either send more money to Mccain or shut up and let the Evolution of the POTUS continue.

This story is important because it shows that the white house is once again having to change its policies and that change is in lock step with what Sen. Obama has been saying for the last 18 months. It shows that Obama has continually been receiving the correct intelligence, listening and coming up with plans for success despite being the under dog, despite not having been the afganistan, and despite having gone to iraq several years ago. With all their years of experience they have failed where Obama has succeeded with only a short time on the American stage. That is incredible, that is why this story is news worthy.

The only revolution going on is in the confused mind of Obama and his Obamabots — none of which have any clue here

CNN, could you please update this article.

The new report states that there was NO endorsement of Obama and that the remarks were misconstrued.

This new report is posted in CNN's general news section. Thank you.

As the Obama Camp and the White House go back and forth, not much is being done to solve the Iraq problems

Only those stupid people against Obama dont want to admit Iraq dont want us there anymore. If we elect Mccain we all will be sorry.

BUSH& MCCAIN= INCOMPETENCE…………

OBAMA…..08

The Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has supported a troop withdrawl for the last six months or more in spite of the insistance of President Bush to "Stay the Course" in Iraq. It is Bush who wants to keep the Iraq war going.

Similarly, it is the undying, unwarranted support that Bush embellishes upon Israel that keeps the war going in the Mid East between the Israelis and Palestinians.

I agree with Prime Minister Brown. Israel needs to stop or at least diminish the settlements and start showing genuine cooperation without ultimatiums if they are ever to enoy Peace. The Bush Administration has given Israel unwarranted support for many years. This administration see only side of the Mid East situation and that is Israel's and I think the world knows why they choose to see onlyy Israel's side. The Bush Administration needs to start treating both sides equally and end their more than incredulous favourtism towards Israel.

Mistake? Hmm, maybe not - maybe that White House aide believes in the same strategy plan as most Americans - it is time to establish a time table for moving out of Iraq. Though that aide is probably out of a job on this Sunday in July, the erroneous slip of the video clip tells the world that Iraq needs to stand on its own!

FOX NEWS: "Iraqi PM Steers Clear of Obama Plan" Today, July 20, 2008

CNN is a bit lagging on current events it seems, or do they have an Obama agenda?

ref: mike in carolline va

Here we go with the if you don't support the messiah Obama you are a racist crap. You might do well to listen to your own advice and open your eyes and your ears.

errr, we're not "negotiating" with Iran.. I mean… umm… we're not going to "SAY" anyhting. We're just, uh…, going to sit there. Yeah, that's it. Just sit there.

ummm.. we're not setting atimetable for Iraq. we're simply agreeing to a.. ummm… er…. "General Time Horizon".

I give Bush credit for realizing that the situation is too dire and we could not wait until January to implement Obama's plans. It is the first human thing he has done as POTUS. However, as usual in Washington, there is no way they can give anyone from another party credit for having the right idea.

"Bulldog July 19th, 2008 9:50 am ET

First McCain said Obama was irresponsible for saying he would attack Al Queida in Pakistan if their was solid intelligence. Since calling Obama 'irresponsilbe' our miliarty has attacked Al Queida 4 times in Pakistan.

McCain calls Obama naive and reckless for wanting to set a timetable to get out of Iraq. Next thing you know the sovereign Iraq government demands we set a timetable and Bush has given in but would rather call it a "time horizon".

McCain calls Obama reckless and an appeaser for saying he will sit down with leaders of countries unfriendly to the U.S. 3 months later the U.S. successfully appeases and negoitiates with N. Korea ('axis of evil') and they begin to dismantle their nuclear plants. Now they are doing the same with Iran.

Obama has been saying Afganistan needs more troops and equipment for a year now while McCain barely mentioned it. Obama makes a big speech about it and McCain follows Obama's coattails and states what Obama has been saying all along.

Who has the judgement?
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Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well-all I can say is Obama has been right all the way all the time and McCain is trying hard to catch up-so who has the experience? I suspect McCain is a nice guy but is so out of touch it is really sad. He really has no credibility left. I am sure he kind or knew what was going on in the 60th but it is now the 21st century and he just doessn't get it. Obama 08

OBAMA IS BETTER and the WH is angry that Iraq is more willing to work with him than them!

Obama 08

with his mixed heritage, being raised in other nations, in overall knowledge of politics, economics, and law, Barack was born to be president and the time is now. When this man comes with an idea, if u notice, Bush soon follows and tries to take credit, whether it be concentrate troops in afghanistan, negotiate with enemies (only smart), or give illegals that r already here a path to citizenship…

i think honestly, The powers that be in the republican party secretly have a crush on obama

There's nothing wrong with reporting the truth! Truth is all the world leaders are going to support Obama's plans! This is no secret!

Nice to see an open example of the Dubya regime filtering the news it sees fit to release to domestic media outlets. Outstanding that it takes a mistake to have something that's favorable to the opposite of their 'plan' to be seen by the public that pays the bills for this so-called 'function.' I guess Dubya's staff doesn't know any more about 'the Google on the Internets' than the fool in charge. How many more months until these vultures are reduced to being the darkest chapter in our history?

Wake-up People Obama is not right for the job!! Obama has lied about paying his way throw School! In fact Obama want to School for free off the American tax payers with free govement grants. Obama will say anything to lie his way into history. Obama hole trip is a trick to steel your vote away from you, don't let Obama put you on the fools list.

The republicans will spin this into a terroist story, they are so pathetic. Puma and the repugs, should take a slow trip to a far away place. They will never admit, Obama was right, they can't that is their only fight, they themselves are the biggest terroist of all. They are warmongers and race baiters, that do not thrive on peace and prosperity. That is so obvious in "President for sale"s comment. McCain whines that Obama has not been to Iraq so he goes, he just outsmarted John McCain, he never thought of taking Katie and the rest of the gang. The republicans can not stand this. They want to keep us all in our places, not black and white, but simply the have and have nots. The have nots are the majority of us. The other is them. Think for yourself. They are the big oil companies, that is why we are in Iraq losing innocent lives, even McCain said it. Then they get richer, we get poorer and our menand women come home dead or maimed, and John McCain is voting against every bill that benefits our men and women in uniform. This is not a race issue people, this is a survival of the AMERICAN PEOPLE, issue, not black not white but AMERICANS. So now they call us whiners because we want our families to live a decent life too. I guess they will let us eat cake…….

AMEN,mike in caroline va.

This is just a PR stunt by the Obama camp.

He's raising more money than McCain because every black person in this country is sending Obama their welfare check.

THIS WILL NEVER GET POSTED BUT BUSH AND HIS CRONIES ARE NO DIFFERENT THAN HITLER. HISTORY ALWAYS REPEATS ITSELF. THEY SHOULD ALL BE IMPEACHED THEN TAKEN OUT AND HUNG. BUSH IS A TOTAL IDIOT. WHAT MAKES OUR LEADERS REGARDLESS OF POLITICAL PARTY THINK THAT THEY ARE GODS AND ARE ABOVE THE LAW? JIM HALL

To obama trip hurts us economy. Obama is going to Afghanistan on his campaign's dime not ours unlike McIdiot. You really need to open your eyes. If you think the Rerub's didn't buy the election for the chimp you really are as stupid as you sound. And as for patriotism, ask the Vietnam vets how patriotic McIdiot is. He has done just about everything in his power to trip them up and then has the guts to claim he is loved by them. He is nothing more than a pandering puppet of the Republican party. The Republican party has done more damage to the US than Al Queda could ever imagine doing. A vote for a Republican is a vote for economic terrorism against the US.

They want us out. We want out.

We should get out!

Very funny, the Bush administration wanted to send the files but instead they opened it saying the wackjob supports Obama's plan of a "timetable" after he agreed to Bush a timetable isn't going to work! President Obama sounds good with First Lady Michelle and Vice President Hillary Clinton!!! PA LUVS OBAMA

The truth is simple, this american has truly broughtout a new interest in the office of President of the United States of America. This man, Senator Barack Obama and those of us that would like to change the course that President Bush and Dick Chaney has set of on. The course of distruction from within.

Senator Obama, trip abroad will help to restore our standing in the world. America, Yes We Can, lead again.. Let God be our guide and open our mind to change we can believe in…..

Obama is endorsed by Bush and al-Maliki. Barack Hussein Obama must be happy.

to obama trip hurts economy, I guess you're one of those who believes the cover of the New Yorker is reality. When you get off your paranoia trip, maybe you'll realize that having a Pres. that is actually liked by the rest of the world is actually a plus for the US.

After 8 years of Bush and the unpopularity in the world the last thing we need is someone who is going to continue the same pattern. We need change, so stop being afraid of change and embrace it, you actually might like it. Oh and by the way, if you think that the only way to show true patriotism is by having fought in a war then you have a very narrow view of the United States of America.

Obama is just trying to remain relevant in the election. He is not a leader. He just takes others ideas.

Frightening. With less than 4 months until the election, Obama will try in ONE week to gain foreign policy/national security experience and to try to show some semblance of being a commander. Equally bad, we are told Obama has 300 foreign policy advisers. Since no two of these advisers can agree on anything, Obama naturally flip flops. Pray for America.

To obama trip hurts US. You pretty sound silly, i bet u were a straight E in school. And something else all ur questions are pretty lame. An 8year old could answer them. Ive never seen ignorance of the highest calibre like yours. We no longer want stupid fellas with the least IQ running the white house. Evry single idea Obama has come up with the idiots in the white house have used it but they simply cant accept its his (obama) idea. Now what do u take of that? U think your experience theory works now??

To "Obama Trip Hurts US Economy": are you aware that only US Citizens can contribute to a presidential primary?

So the answer to your question: "Where did Obama’s money come from? How much came from his terrorists friends and foreign countries?" is it came from US Citizens who want the country to head in a different direction and are sick of the rhetoric of the Republicans. Campaign finances are audited and scrutinized by the federal govt. every month so the questions you have raised are irrelevant.

I am curious to know where you even came up with the idea that a US Presidential candidate's campaign could be financed by foreign entities, let alone terrorists. Was it in the email that said Obama was a Muslim? lol

If Obama's trip to Europe and the Middle East hurts the US economy then did McCain's recent trip to South America and his prior eight trips to Iraq do more or less damage?

Lets see the GOP and the Bush administration try to spin this mistake that they made. Personally i think the person who pressed the button knew exactly what they were doing. Im sure that im not the only one thinking Bush is trying to save his legacy, 1-2 months ago this man would NEVER of talked about withdrawing or even talking to Iran. Why the sudden change of heart, you just made mccain look even weeker,

What is discouraging here is that when the White House participates in the perpetuation of a legitimate story that does not necessarily support the administrations’ goals, we take for granted that they have made a mistake. Every time the press office does not forward unfavorable information, it should be charged wit