Gary:
The jokes on you!
Stop drinking haterade it's not a good flavors.
You sound like a middle child who doesn't get mommy's attention so you hate on your older sister pulling in the attention instead of getting your own ideas to bring in your attention.
Stop hateration it's not a good look for you!

Notice how the more Obama travels, the more his position moves toward McCain. Maybe he is learning something after all.

Do not be fooled. Hamas and Iran do not support him because he is wonderful, they support him because they know they can walk all over him.

May God be with you Barack Obama, you shall return home safely.

the new leader of the truly free world,once we get rid of republicans.

Travis in Colorado:
Wasn't it John McCain who wanted him to go on this trip. I do believe it was RNC who had a clock on their website counting him down to go overseas. Now that he is overseas and is getting more attention than John McCain will ever get, you say he's arrogant.
You know what I would be arrogant too when you have the Bush admin. who called you naive now talking to Iran, coming up with a time withdraw, and sending troops into afghanistan. Everything Obama suggested Bush is doing. So if he wants to hold is head up high high he should hold it.
Stop hating. Haterade is not a great flavor to drink.

Travis in Colorado,
When McWar did it, I bet you sucked your thumb and ran around praising him as your leader. Why can't you see the mis-speaks and the statement mcWar said about this country. " I didn't love her ( America ) until I was away from her. Travis you and the rest of the McWar supporters should read more and watch more news, before you give this man your support.

I really like those people who accuse Barack of being arrogant. I mean this just really shows that Barack is too intelligent and proud for some segments of our society. They might prefer him if he shuffled along. LOL. We need someone besides a cowboy and an old man who is fighting WWII and Vietnam again. This world is too dangerous and too different for the same old approaches.

The world views this election as we all do: "The future belongs to the young." So, Mr. McCain, Florida is a nice place to retire.

You know, everyone keeps complaining about every single thing Obama does. What gives? He's been to the Middle East before he was running for President and nobody threw such a fit! A lot of you don't know your facts. You make stuff up in your heads and then try to get others to believe and accept it. Kind of like the IMMEDIATE THREAT THAT IRAQ POSED TO THE U.S. WITH ALL THEIR WMDS.

On the flip side of the coin, I can understand that some people are very excited about Obama. That said, can we stop with the nonsensical '08 & '12 garbage? Obama hasn't even had a chance to show his ability to perform as president in a first term and you already want to elect him for a 2nd term? And stop calling him "Mr. President". He will earn the right to be called that if he wins the election.

Gary, OB is a "big joke"??? He is a successful man with a good family running for President of the United States of America with millions of people supporting him. And what have you done with YOUR life? Yeah, I thought so…

Picture worth a thousand words!

Huh. Me an Obamite. Me put "Mc" in front of words to make funny. Huh Huh, me an Obamite.

some people are born leaders…you can strike gold the first time you dig for it! Some people marry many times and never get the message…others marry onetime and it's a bullseye. JUDGEMENT OVER EXPERIENCE…GO FOR IT, OBAMA!!!!!!!

Olmert has taken more "freebies" than a Congressman on a golf junket to Scotland….The people in Israel are tired of the corruption.

I am impressed though do not agree on all with him. The way he has conducted himself on this tour and otherwise is downright impressive, awesome and gracefull. McCain also have been touring foreign countries after nomination but doesn't come close to the way Obama steered his hosts to host him. He sparks jubilation and optimicism in the viewers, McCain exhudes depression. A very shinning guy, I must say. Senior Bush had to acceede, ' a little jealous is all". Those who say, he is inexperienced sound silly. Look at the way he has conducted himself through the thick and thin of primaries and afterwards too. Among all who had been in the race he is the one who made fewer mistakes and he is the one who scored best. If elected he could be one of the best presidents ever. Very bright and breezy sort of guy.

To all the Obama haters:

Say what you want but this man has accomplished more in a three day tour in Europe than McCain and Bush has in all their political life. You people keep trying to paint Obama as inexperienced and doesn't no anything but the fact is that he has shown more experience and knowledge on foreign policy and economical issues than both McCain and Bush put together. This man has become well liked not because he is trying to please people; it's because he is intelligent, comfortable with being himself and true is to the people. Barack understands the issues we face because he has faced the same issues unlike Bush and McCain. They don't understand you or the people of America. So, if anyone is BLIND it is those who keep trying to push McCain in they eyes of America as heroic and that this make him one of us. Well, I beg the differ he is not one of us. He is a Warmonger who left his disabled wife for a wealthy women to carry his political finances. How can anyone support a man of this kind? While you question Barack faith; I question McCain morals and value which mean he lacks all three, faith, morals, and values. THAT'S A PROBLEM WE DON'T NEED IN THE WHITE HOUSE ANY LONGER. BUSH WAS ENOUGH.

This is what a real American President looks like.

I'm sooo Happy for America. The soon-to-be-President Obama is showing the world what a leader look like. How a REAL world leader acts and thinks. We should all be proud! (except PUMA trolls…living in the State of Denial) America…we're on our way to recovery!

BARRRRROCK the VOTE!

There should be standardized for elected officials - it would take people like Bush and McCain right out of the picture from the beginning.

From Sandy earlier **Boost his foreign policy credentials"? You MUST be joking. He has none. **

I don't see McCain forging diplomatic foundations that are anywhere near the same level as Obama has with the leaders of Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel - all within 4 days. Our country is in dire need of first aid on so many fronts, all I see is that McCain wants to continue down the same path that is hurting us so badly.

Travis: I love your comments! Great! I can't wait for Mr. Obama to return to Chicago in November! Hopefully for the rest of his life!

The Real World does not fuction, as smoothly as this; "welcoming party"…………………"Reality check" will kick in, after 1/20/2009. Believe me!

First McCain & camp harp about Obama and how can he talk about foreign policy experience when he hasn't been abroad, certainly hasn't visited the troops in how long? So Obama goes and decides to make the trip worth taking (lest he be slammed for wasting FUEL on one trip, photo op, or whatever) — and now McCain AND certain posts here knock him for taking the trip, acting like he's president already?
Obviously he's made a favorable impression on those leaders with whom he's visited — not since Bill Clinton have I ever seen more world leaders (to say nothing of our troops) happier to see SOMEONE from our government, someone who LOOKS like they've got a brain!!!
BARACK ON!!!

Things must be going ok for Dems, if the right and Repugs. are screaming, they know what is in store for them in Nov. and they just cant stand the thought of the Dem controlling the entire govt. and with a Dem in Prez office, coems appointments to the Supreme Court, which will balance out the bench and prevent a more right ward tilt on the court.

Obama we love you and your family.You are our only hope of putting this country back on track we stand behind you all the way to the Oval Office.
You are a peace maker not a war monger as this OLD Mc War is.
We are tired of being scammed,lied to and taken advantage of by the McBush gang Re-buttican idiots.
4500 service men and woman gone ,thousands injured and then this old McWar that loves war and has the gall just as the rest of his fallowers /crowd to continue this for 100 years .
McCains service years are to be questioned after all both his Father and Grandfather were in Military string pullers how else did he get by with his crousing at West Point and low grades than Daddy and Grandpa pulling strings??????

VOTE THESE dirty good for nothing CROOKS OUT .

Peres: "Sen. Obama my country is continually being threatened by Iran, they have publically stated they will obliterate us off the earth"
Obama: "Look at my suit…aren't I handsome?"
Peres: "Israel cannot allow Iran to have nuclear capabilities…"
Obama: "See how white my teeth are?"
Peres: "We really feel as though we may have to take military action to protect ourselves"
Obama: "When I was in high school I made honor roll 4 times"
Peres: "Iran has been supporting Hamas for decades now and bankrolling their terrorist attacks against us"
Obama: "Do you have a helicopter I can take a ride in too?"
Peres: "Sen. Obama, excuse me I need to use the rest room"
Obama: "I need to go pee pee too!"

CNN HEADLINE>>>>>>> "MIDDLE EAST BREAKTHROUGH>>>PERES OBAMA AGREE"

FOR ALL THE HATERS OF OBAMA, OBAMA WILL BE YOU 2008 PRESIDENT FACE IT. JOHN MCCAIN DOESN'T HAVE A CHANGE. PLEASE STOP HATEING ON OBAMA. HE JUST HAS THE FAVOR OF GOD ON HIS LIFE. "REMEMBER WHAT GOD HAS PLAN FOR US "NO" MAN CAN TAKE AWAY.

PRESIDENT BARRACK OBAMA -GET USE TO SAYING THAT AMERICA! GOD BLESS YOU!

"Peres said he had "high regard" for Obama and described his belief that "the future belongs to the young."

—–

I think this is a particularly compelling statement, and is almost a Maliki-like endorsement of Obama. He is so right: the future belongs to the young - not to a soon-to-be 72 year old man who can't seem to remember events, timelines or places from one day to the next

Does President Peres mean that Obama is going to be the president or that he thinks that he should be the president when he says "Future belongs to the young"? …… Smart man.

The flagrant bias in this campaign makes me sick to my stomach. It's gotten to the point I can't even stand to watch CNN any more. Commentators and anchors don't even to appear to have any qualms coming out and directly supporting Obama. This is not what our founding fathers had in mind when they called for freedom of the press. In fact it was established to stop this time of skewed media reporting, except in this case its the free media and not government media we have to watch out for. People need to stand up and tell the media we will not allow them to annoint the next president of the United States.

Obama you are doing just great. McCain is so far behind in comparison to your abilities to lead that he is getting even more frustrated than before, just so jealous that you are doing so well over seas with the foreign leaders. Finally, a President (presumptive) that will be for all the people & hope to bring about real change. We Love You Obama. Obama For Prez 08

Isn't it funny that the Obama-bashers on here sound like the "ugly" girl who couldn't get a date to the prom so she bashes the "cute" girl who has multiple offers to go to the prom?

All the Obama-bashers use personal attacks against Obama because they can't find fault with his policies or ideas.

Obama will finally bring peace to the world.

Quote from Sandy earlier **Boost his foreign policy credentials"? You MUST be joking. He has none. **

I don't see McCain forging diplomatic foundations that are anywhere near the same level as Obama has with the leaders of Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel - all within 4 days. Our country is in dire need of first aid on so many fronts, all I see is that McCain wants to continue down the same path that is hurting us so badly.

Presidents come and go and for the last 60 years American Foreign policy is not based on who is in the office. So what Barack will change is beyond me.
My predictions: 10 years from today
Israel and Palestinians will still be fighting, there will be no solution
US will still be in ME, the oil is there
Israel backed lobby will be most powerful lobby
Arabs and Muslims will still be the labeled as 'terrorists'
gas will be more than 7.00 per gallon, Americans will still be driving Hummers

WOW. I hope McSame is regreating asking Obama to go to IRAk.
We told you McSame they guy a Political rock star.
he is just smarter than you period. Blame your age and retired.
He is a Young lawyer and your are an old War hero.
He reads books and keep cultivating his knowledge and you only have memories of war

Don't forget . . . the righteous Reverend Wright was impressed with Obama.

Vote McCain in 08.

Senator Obama has done more for this country's foreign policy relations with this visit than idiot bush has done during his 8 year reign of terror. Thank God Obama decided to run for the presidency. Those of you who whine about him not having enough experience must be in George Bush's corner because you sound about as stupid as he does when he talks. Do you mispronounce your words also? Or maybe you get confused like McCain does? Either way, thank God you appear to be in the minority.

Ted: The country has been given away with the ever increasing debt to other countries due to an illegal war, free trade agreements which favor big business who move their plants and profits out of America,
and the trade imbalance especially with China.

Confidence, elegance and intelligence is what I see in Obama and reflected by the leaders he is meeting.

Watch the videos of Obama's reception by the troops in Baghdad. The MSM isn't running them because McCain would begin whining!!

I love this picture! It is my fovorite so far!
Obama/Biden 08

G.W. Bush came into office with stellar foreign policy credentials. He never preyed upon the isolationist ignorance and xenophobic fear of the like-minded electorate who re-elected him on a platform of ‘values’. 8 years later our country is the strongest economically than it has ever been, and the nation is a shining beacon and example of peace and prosperity for the rest of the world that in their admiration for the Unites States cannot hold the country in a higher regard.

Dem2008

People need PEACE and no war. McCain is beating the war drums. This is why many Americans as well as many other people like Obama.

Obama will get a landslide victory in November!

I suppose some people would prefer to see Obama with sagging pants and a 40 in his hand speaking ebonics. When did being an educated well dressed black man become arrogant and elitist? I guess if I were white, I'd be angry that a black man "didn't stay in his place" too.

Gary, dont be jealous. Just because no one wants to see old Mcsame.

If te truth is known all the major countries in the world are hoping Obama is the next president of the USA. He offers hope of a peacful world with the USA being the leader as we once were. America has been arrogant of late and the change of face with obama being the leader will bring peace to america and the world.

THIS CONTINUES TO BE LAUGHABLE.

MCCAIN THREW DOWN THE GAUNTLET OF NOT VISITING IRAQ OR THE MIDDLE EAST AND NOW HE'S CRYING BECAUSE OBAMA NOT ONLY PICKED IT UP, BUT IS SLAPPING HIM AROUND WITH IT!!

HE AND HIS CAMPAIGN CAN ONLY BLAME THEMSELVES THAT OBAMA IS REPRESENTING HIMSELF AND AMERICA WELL AND LOOKING PRESIDENTIAL.

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU ASK FOR MCCAIN. YOU JUST MIGHT GET IT.

Sorry Gary, but we are all excited about our candidate. I love to see Obama in the news everyday.

Obama '08

I am not surprized that Perez likes Obama. In a region where only war mongers are respected, Perez was the only voice against war. I still remember his speech he gave to Israel parliament befoer resigning as Foreign minister. He aggressively criticised Israeli state of being in constant war with its neighbour, and its plan to attack Iran. Perez paid heavy political price for his peace activity. He was lucky not to be killed (not yet) like other peace activist Rabin.

With both leaders being pro-peace, I undersand the respect they have for each other. I respect their respect.

Obama is getting "his homework done" while, back at home in the States, McBush is one desperate man!

Finally, A leader to represent our country in an intelligent and respectful way. He looks more presidential, and is much better received by other world leaders, than any past president in my lifetime.

Ted, Sandy, Travis in Colorado, & Gary - Eat your heart out…lol

Hey Travis in Colorado the only thing McCain knows how to do (so he claims) is "win wars." What wars? Sorry but Obama has done well on his tour while McOld sits at home attacking and complaining and whinning about no media coverage. I don't see arrogance - I see confidence. I see our next President of the United States. I don't see that nor hear that with McOld - just a bunch of attacking and complaining. Even McOld's volunteers are complaining about the lousy campaign McOld is running.

Obama 08

wow- you people need to read the news more or at least have had remained contemporary on politics prior to Obama.

Rhetoric we can believe in…

No experience needed, will train! It is about time he did something, he sure never did anything as a Senator. I get the feeling he wants everybody to like him and will say what ever he thinks that audience wants to hear, unfortunately everybody hears it, then he re-defines. i will still write Hillary on my ballot in November..

I am glad that America is waking up from her slumber. That is a presidential picture right there.
It sometimes baffles me if McCain ever studied Geography. Linking a border between Iraq and Pakistan. That is so awkward. A person like him boasting of Foreign Credentials does not know Czechoslovakia does not exist.
What a nuisance to the American People. Anybody who opens his/her big mouth and Obama is inexperience is just a racist.
Blacks in America have been voting for White presidents since God know when but when it came to the time for Whites to vote for a Black president, now there is a big problem.
If your standard of living is just good for you, then vote McCain. Whoever reads this peace should take an inventory of their standard of living for the past 7 years and compare it to just the 4 previous years before Bush.
IT IS ABOUT TIME PEOPLE. GREAT OBAMA 08

I was sick of the 2000 "media clown."

His name was John McCain.

It is really discouraging to hear the negative comments about Obama and/or McCain. Most of them seem so personal in nature and not based on facts. Regardless of your party affiliation or choice for President, we are Americans first. Some of the comments are so full of hatred and racism. If you look closely at what's going on it's very clear who the better choice for President would be.

Obama 2008 & 2012!

Does "experience" mean an old crusty Republican who backed 8 years of failures?

Recently McCain has shown less knowledge of world affairs than a grade school history teacher. I thought he was the "expert"?

I wonder how many of these officials have ask for a seat at Obama's swearing in ceremonies in January . It will be great to not be laughed at behind our back's ,because we had a fool for president. Connie from Indiana

Why the divisive & bigoted rhetoric? Obama is everything that McCain is not! Yes - intelligence, leadership, humility, integrity, fairness, confidence, and civility will return to the White House!
This election is about Historic and Pre-Historic!

Yes We Can 08

When I think of four years of endless tv shows and articles on "Race in America," I am torn between boredom and annoyance.

Race 24/7 for the next four years. Spare me!

Judging by the C-Span coverage of the Harlem Book Festival, black Americans read, think, talk about race and absolutely nothing else. Not a single book, not a single interviewee had any subject on his mind other than race. Don't you ever get tired of thinking only about race? Just exactly how narrow IS your world? Does anybody read anything, anything at all, about any other subject? Apparently not.

That is reason enough not to vote for Obama.

I love that Obama is on his way to uniting this world. He will work with World leaders to bring peace and unity instead of make war and enemies a philosophy that MCFOOL and Bush has done.

Gary: There are still people who "see" Elvis. How nice that Obama can be not only seen but also heard. The world is listening and for the first time in 8 years they are smiling from sincere optimism instead of laughing at some flub made by our "Leader". If you think Obama is a "mediaclown" try watching your vanishing hopeful, McCain as he painfully tries to garner some attention….instead of being followed by the press he is seeking them out and crying "watch me, watch me, see I can talk too". Unfortunately the press generally likes to report on people who actually have something to say.

Barak has my hope and my vote.

Always waiting moderation
Give it a brake CNN

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Oil down $16 barrel since last week-now Dem. Congress looking hard at speculators- why would that happen if all legitimate.
Gas down from 4.11 to 4.04 average, % gas down APPOX. 2%-WHILE OIL DOWN-APPROX.-9%
Answer me this Rep. getting fat off oil supporting McCain- HOW COME GAS PRICE DOESN’T FALL AT RATE OIL DOES WHEN IT INCREASES AT THAT RATE!

SOMEONE ANSWER THIS –IF YOU CAN!

Obama 08, only way out of the corruption and greed of our so –called leaders.

So Ted, you said something about Obama "giving America away?" Ah, that would be the bush crime family and other gop idiots who have become professionals at giving this country away…to NAFTA, sending jobs overrseas, Mcgrumpy making trips to Colombia for CAFTA to give away MORE JOBS.

Yo Ted, got get a brain scan, or a lobotomy or something. You're in pathetic shape, just like that old fart who is the gop nominee. Obama is about to start cleaning up all the crap bush & co. have heaped on the American people in the past 8 years and frankly, I can't wait 'till all of us are addressing him as PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!

Now run tell that.

Obama 08 & 12

When Barak Obama becomes president of the US, he would be the most intelligent president the US has ever had!

What a phony, I'm tired of hearing about this staged media event.
This is proof that Obama is pompus and arrogant, strutting around the world acting like he's already won the election. I bet it back fires on him.

Mr. President! Boy, I do love the sound of that!

Senator Obama has proven himself to be a person of sound mind and judgment, good character and even temperment. He will make a great world leader. I trust him and he has my vote.

Gary

If you are so sick of seeing President Obama everyday than maybe you should go back to looking at cartoon network, or reading your comic books, your level of television and reading. You are the joke.

Obama

Wait till Obama meets with the Prime Minister of Iran I wonder if Isreal's President will be so supporting. Its great Obama meets world leaders he should, but he has made so many promises and if elected President and doesn't keep them his history of being the first AA will be doom instead of a legacy. The man hasn't done anything but shake hands, make promises and smile and the media is following him around like he is this big accomplishment already.

@ TED, SANDY, GARY….

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NEGATIVE OPINIONS ON THE PUMA WEBSITE….PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO POSITIVE….

STOP HATING….THIS COUNTRY IS ALREADY IN SORRY SHAPE FROM BUSH….HOW COULD ANYONE ELSE MAKE IT ANY WORSE….

YOU PEOPLE NEED TO THINK, RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BLOG….

Gary, way to go, you nailed it!

Obama from here on out will be referred to as:

THE MEDIA CLOWN

Perfect representation of this false prophet.

…you, too "Travis in Colorado".

obama is planting the seeds to be a puppet for the mid east leaders if he can fool enough American voters.

I can't stand O-idiot anymore. And these pathetic posts already calling him president are sickening, just like the minds of O-idiot supporters.

to gary - don't hate the player…hate the game.

Barack is authoritative, confident, smart and EXACTLY what we a s a nation need right now to change the perception the US now has on an international level…..WE ARE A JOKE with Bush as president….and McCain is much of the same.

If you don't want to watch this "mediaclown" then turn off the tv and stay off the computer.

and stop being so jealous.

scary stuff here. there are deals on the table already and looks like Obama and McCain are the same by backing up Israel for the sole purpose of taking out Iran. The elite win again.

Dear Sandy

Shouldn't a foreign policy expert know the different countries and their borders that concern him so much ? Not to mention who the Shia and Sunni are ? I could go on but you probably get my drift.

The leaders are probably happy they dont have to deal with a stubborn my way or the highway president like bush and mccain is also stubborn my way or the highway mccain and bush wouldnt know diplomacy if it slapped them in the face you go obama MAKE US PROUD RESTORE AMERICAS DIGNITY GAIN OUR RESPECT THAT WE HAVE LOST FOR 7 YEARS!!!!

When are the media REALLY going to hold McNothing accountable. It's an 'offensive' move to put the media on edge by claiming Obama is getting so much more media attention than McNothing but the real scrutiny has never hit the ageless wonder. If the media were REALLY doing their job, they would have sliced McCain over his 'traitor' comment regarding Obama being more interested in winning a campaign than winning the Iraq war which is SHAMELESS. But nothing could have beaten his campaign's statement about Obama at Yad Vashem, the Holocoust Museum in Israel, claiming Obama is lying when he says "Never Again". As a Jew, I will NEVER vote for that OLD F@RT. He will no doubt say that it was not he who made the statement but nontheless allow his campaign to vomit excrement without any accountability. I agree that the media isn't doing their job but it's because they are hiding the hideousness of McFuddled.

Peace is patriotic!!!! Out with old and in with the new!!! This is the circle of life and Obama is soooo brilliant!!!! How Obama is doing this on such little sleep, I have no idea but this is the man we need to clean up the Bush Administration MESS!!!! Peace is patriotic and prosperous!!!! Go Obama!!

These guys cannot help but like Obama. He is looking the part so far.
No foot in mouth disease diagnosis yet. Mccain must really be saying now , what the heck was i thinking prodding Obama to visit the world, now they cannot get enough of him.
Please lets be real , we must be very proud to see an American warmly received across the world.

That alone is worth the trip.

Another Gaffe from McCain!
This is McCain Last Night on CBS:
"I don't know how you respond to something that is as — such a false depiction of what actually happened," McCain said. "Colonel MacFarland was contacted by one of the major Sunni sheiks. Because of the surge we were able to go out and protect that sheik and others. And it began the Anbar awakening. I mean, that's just a matter of history."

The Anbar Awakening began 6 months before the Surge!
The 90,000+ Paid sunnis also contributed!!! Google it and read about it. It was a collective effort, not just the increase in troops!
Stating the facts does not take credit from out troops, they did a great job! But it was not only them, it was the IRAQ people also!
So stop exagerating the facts and stop Lying about the surge!

I GET SO SICK OF SEEING THE MEDIACLOWN EVERYDAY. YOU SWEAR HE WAS ELVIS. O.B. IS A BIG JOKE.

These leaders are probably thrilled to finally deal with someone of intelligence after 8 years of dealing with Bush!

Now THIS is grabbing the bull by the horns, and THIS is what we need in a President! Bush and McCain: This is called LEADERSHIP!
OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

Yes indeed, Mr. President Barack Obama; go right ahead and do what you were destined to do - restore America's standing / image abroad.

Obama 08/12

Looks like Obama's 4 for 4 so far! McCain would never have gotten near this reception or gotten to any diplomacy like Obama has.

Mcshame can't match Obama in anything he might as well call it a Quits all he is good for is attacking Obama because he know Obama is a better canidate then he. Obama will win in November by a landslide

I am not understanding any of this. THE IRAQI GOVERNMENT IS READY FOR US TO LEAVE!!!!!!! Why the hell are our so-called leaders insisting on staying. IF THEY DON'T WANT US THERE…THEN LETS GO HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no "winning" this war! Maybe if we had gone after the REAL perpetrators of 9/11, this would be a different story! Hey Johnny…Where is Bin Laden?!!!!!!!

and this from the Israeli President:

Peres said he had "high regard" for Obama and described his belief that "the future belongs to the young."

Smart man!!!!

strike 3 mc c…..yer out!

This guy is the MOST arrogant man I have ever seen in my life. This guy is running around like he's already the president! Hey Barack, you should have been getting your experience and foreign policy credentials BEFORE you ran for president! This guy has no clue what he's doing. Hey, are you giving all of those countries the same snow-job spin you gave us Americans? You know, the little thing you do when you flash your smile, shout "Change we can believe in" a lot, attack everyone else's policy and ideas only because you don't have any of your own, vandalise the presidential seal, and bash the president only because it's what almost everyone else is doing? Oh yeah, and cry and complain a lot? Is this how you will deal with foreign leaders when they give you a tough time? Cry and complain because someone is mean to you? You're pathetic Barack!

McCain 08!

"Boost his foreign policy credentials"? You MUST be joking. He has none.

You should have said "cramming for some foreign policy knowledge, because he has none".

This country will be sorry if this poser is elected president, but it'll be too late to do anything about it.

Obama has made a lot of false promises during his American campaigns… is he now overseas "giving away America"?

We love you President Obama. I do not foresee a prosperous America without you!!! The whole world is eagerly waiting for you to take over the Whaite House and be the leader you are.

We're tired of the Republicans and the scare tactics which WILL NOT WORK IN NOVEMBER!!

Obama '08

He have is good guy just that people got to know him more.

He will be the best president ever known in american history i have been seeing smart people all my life but i havent seen any politician who is as smart as barack obama.

He is on the trail to world unity,we can accomplishes many
thing by talking unstead of war. He will do good

Great, everyone likes Mr. Barack Obama. He has already become the World Leader…
OBAMA (2008 -16)

Take look at this point Obama have been right about
everything and McCain is wrong and he's running
afraid and this why he is coming up with much non-
sense as possible.Bush third term in the making.

Obama is the future president 2009-2017, We need him to this country to bring peace, prosperity and joy to the country. Then the world they get the respect they have lost while GWB is president.

Just gotta love this man. The US should be very proud of him.

Obama 08

Peres said he had "high regard" for Obama and described his belief that "the future belongs to the young."

Hmmm….Sounds like an endoresment for Obama to me. Great photo!

The Republicans ask "Why is the media slobbering all over Obama like he's some kind of super-rock star or something? This is BS this is bias!!" and my response is this:

1. No African American has ever gone this far.

2. After 8 years of Bush, it doesn't matter who it is.. they are going to get exceptional coverage.

3. He's young, looks good, and sounds good.. good camera charisma.

4. Our relations with foreign countries has fallen apart in the past 8 years and seeing how Obama interacts with these people is big news because we need someone who can work WITH these people instead of isolating them.

5. The media is a business and like any business, they will sell what is in high demand and that happens to be Obama, see #1-4 to understand why he is in high demand.

Now, if HRC were in his position things would be different. I feel that Hilary would be better utilizing this time because she's done this sort of thing before. She's interacted with these people and she knows who's who and what's what where as BHO is learning the ropes.

Nonetheless, he is indeed doing "OK" and I give his campaign manager some credit for setting this up.

I am proud of Obama. he makes ALL Americans proud. He looks calm, cool, dignified and very graceful.
I cannot see mcCain pulling this off. He is whiny, crankt, and sounds robotic!

I hope that this puts to rest the idea that Obama won't defend Israel. I would also hope that Obama gets a chance to meet with more than just the president of Israel. It is important for Obama to meet with many different parties while in Israel.

This is my third try to get by moderation. No bull and no bias is not true.

Peres is a smart man and he's right, the future belongs to the young. John McCain should recognize this and do himself a favor and drop out of the race. Something is wrong with McCain and he needs a serious evaluation.

If Peres thinks the future belongs to the young, McCain certainly wouldn't impress him very much! I think we as a nation can be very proud of the way Sen. Obama is conducting himself. Our nation certainly needs our reputation restored in order to gain the respect lost under GWB.

OBAMA/BIDEN '08

Listen Mc cain this article is sraith for you:

Mc cain you cant win in Iraq, if you want to win over there on your own, a lot of your soldiers will continue to be killed, also you will need the help of your allies and even so.

Ok you can secure a zone but the war that the US are facing is a difficult war to win. the reason is that the terrorist will fight mainly against you like they do against Israel. By using attentats against the civil and the soldiers.
A undred years won't change anything, look israel since hom many years are they trying to solve their problems with the Palestinians… until when One day BOOM an other attentat in Jerusalem.

Check on wikipedia and you will see how many civil have been killed in Iraq by attentats since the beginning of this ridiculous war . It's true that Saddam was a dictator but now day by day people are living within insecurity and fear.
Let say that before the war everything was fine. (if not)
Also when the US army will leave Iraq may be things will become difficult in Iraq like now in Afghanistan. So now how is going to look after the Iraqis people?
Talking with your enemies is always better than : Yeah we have to destroyed Iran because they don't listen to us. joker.

Did you forget all the Muslim countries in the world?
You can't just come and say ok let's have a war because it could happen that a stupid war be a the third world war.

Iran is not Iraq, Saddam was not seen as a good man in his own nation but the president of Iran is seen differently in is community.

Encore merci (Once again merci)

Julien,

The press should not give the Senator a break, and I'm voting for him. He needs the very hard questions now, so that he will be a better president. And make no mistake about it, he will be our next president. So Hillary supporters can whine now, or later but the next president of the US will be Barack Obama.

By refusing to acknowledge any mistakes, BHO is looking more like GWB every day.

Couldn't agree more with Mr. Peres, indeed, the future belongs to the young!

I laughed reading that Peres said, "the future belongs to the young." Obama is 47. I guess 47 is the new 30. I'm 56. Hoping that is the new 40.

I think Obama is doing an excellent job of diplomacy, reducing tensions in these countries, and getting a good idea of what he wants to do in the next eight years. He's being friendly and listening, instead of telling everybody what he will do as President. He is on this trip as a Senator, fact finding. Good thing he used his own plane because if he went as a Senator and had the Government pay for it, McCain would say he was campaigning on the Govts dollar. So now they pick on the slogan on his plane.

I like him. He's going to make us proud.

Obama 08

Obama is looking very presidential and I am hoping he will be elected and bring respect back to America. McCain was WAY out of line to say that Obama is willing to lose the war, especially when he is out of the country. McCain is NOT looking presidential at all.

How many gaffes does McCain have to make before the media reports them with the same frequency as those of Obama? When BO said people were bitter, we heard about it several times a day for weeks. McCain is consistently confused about important facts a president should know, yet hardly anything is said about it, and if so, maybe once or twice.

Give McCain the coverage he is asking for. Voters have a right to know they are supporting a man who is either exhibiting early signs of dimentia or is liying. Neither is good. One or two mistakes here and there are understandable; he is way past that now and seems to be getting worse.

CBS was wrong to take out his incorrect answer to Couric and insert another one. That is lying to the public and someone should be fired.

Frankly, I'm getting an Obama overload — the press has gone crazy over reporting on him, kinda like Anna Nicole Smith, and I still don't really know his core values except that he attended a black liberation church for 20 years and his pastor preached hate and racism while he sat in there week after week. His positions change so much that he supports whatever the voters want, but he does present himself well and gives a good speech.

obama = the dumbing of America.

PUMA for McCain

For You will receive WISDOM concerning these things, I will make a great nation out of you, the hills and mountains shall call out in your name….

Oil down $16 barrel since last week-now Dem. Congress looking hard at speculators- why would that happen if all legitimate.
Gas down from 4.11 to 4.04 average, % gas down APPOX. 2%-WHILE OIL DOWN-APPROX.-9%
Answer me this Rep. getting fat off oil supporting McCain- HOW COME GAS PRICE DOESN’T FALL AT RATE OIL DOES WHEN IT INCREASES AT THAT RATE!

SOMEONE ANSWER THIS –IF YOU CAN!

Obama 08, only way out of the corruption and greed of our so –called leaders.

Good. Just as long as Barack doesn't hold the Saudis hand. When GW did it, it looked like the Saudis were leading him around like a little puppy dog. It was shameful and not a good example for a leader of a great country.

Barack is doing an excellent job. I wish he wouldn't feel the need to pat everyone on the back–looks like pandering to me.

What a special wonderful man Barack is! The whole U.S. should be glowing proud of this man. He is genuine and has intelligence. I support him fully and just his smile can light up the space he is in. What a true gem..Obama 08/

Wasnt this the same Jordan that was the only nation that favored McSame, per CNN's poll awhile back? I guess they were just trying to steal Obama's favor and at least give McSame some credit. The truth is Obama is stronger foreign policy and is well respected worldwide and will be more successful on diplomatic missions with other countries all around the World!

Anyway, check out HUFFIGNTONPOST.com for the real truths. For the truth about the surge that the MSM seems to be promoting that the surge that McSame voted for worked, See "McCain Gets History Of The Surge Wrong, CBS Doesn't Air Footage"

What a great photo of Barack and president Shimon Peres he and president Obama will make Israeli a much better place for Israel.

Several of the people he has met with in Israel and Palestine have said that he has an "excellant understanding of the problems and nuances in the region" so this should (but most likely will not) shut up all those saying he does not understand foreign policy. Our next president (please!) has shown he throughly understands the Middle East and its complexities. Iraqi government officials agree with his Iraq plans, Israeli officials say he understands the problems, Palestinian Officials (from both Hamas and Abbas' group) have said they think he understands the concerns and is ready to help end the fighting. Even Jordan had praise for him! So it is apparent that he DOES understand the area, he DOES have trust from all members concerned and he WILL make a change for the better in the Middle East! meanwhile McACain continues to show he does not iunderstand the realities of the Middle East by saying that Obama is wrong…

BARACK ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama–08

Peres the old rock of Israel politics states it well : the future belongs to the young ones.

I highly recommend that Senator McCain's campaign starts addressing issues "other than" the surge. Americans do have many other concerns. I gave him credit for the surge months ago but that's currently the only positive mark he's earned. I'm still anxiously waiting for more substance from the McCain Camp!

The outcome of most elections are determined by the late deciding independent voters.

Obama supporters, we don’t need to ARGUE with posters here. Trust me, the anti-Obama views ARE NOT coming from the people the Democrats need to win this election. The Democrats need the people that are largely sitting back QUIETLY reading and reviewing these blogs.

Use the anti-Obama posts so that you know all the negative attacks that we should dissect on this blog so that the UNDECIDED voter gets honest clarity around those topics and makes the smart choice. We don’t need to twist, manipulate or parse words. We’re backing the more intelligent, more thoughtful candidate that builds high performing teams.

Succinctly rebut the false claim. Support it with facts and give the reference for the facts so that it can be checked. When quoting McCain or a surrogate, list the name of the publication or TV show, the date it ran, etc. Pick your words carefully to remove ambiguity and to avoid exaggerating, or being bombastic.

Verbally denigrating an opponent never impresses someone else that you want to join your team.

Remember this is a public forum and people perpetrate their identities and their motives. Let us be the adults here.

Let's make sure we hire the smart guy, pleas

The fact that Obama "Gets it", coupled with his common sense which is missing in the Bush administration, add up to hope and change.

He had to be forced to go meet the mideast leaders.

Really don't care what they think of him. They must think he makes good speeches, too.

I am not going to make my decision on Obama or McCain by who they like.

Dude what if Obama brings peace between Isreal and Palestine? That would be sweet!….also impossible….but im sure he will do a fine job with both countries and continue to build our relationship with foreign countries, something McCain hasn't shown an ability to do.

Obama/Sebelius 08′

Isreal leadership is worried about their partnership with Bush but Isreal needs to know that we are allies and will help defend our allies to the best of our abilities with Obama as president. I cant wait.

This picture is priceless because you will never see mccain embraced this warmly by anyone including his wife. Go Barack! The world loves you and you will boost America's relationship with the world.

Comedian Jon Stewart reported that, while travelling in Israel, Barack Obama stopped off at the holy manger in Bethlehem - to visit his birthplace.

From his days as a high school student in Hawaii, when Barack carved the words "King Obama" into the pavement, it appears that his ambition has actually grown over the years.

Understanding how to listen and step up to the events that are taking place in other nations, is one of the most important things that a future leader can and must be able to accomplished in order to lead. It's not always my way or the highway mentality.

OBAMA 08

God Bless you Sen. Obama, every step is worth it's weight in gold. I think this trip is EXACTLY what America and the entire WORLD was waiting for. YOU have quickly CHANGED the perception across the globe and the world LIKES what they see.

GREAT JOB! I take my hat off to you. I know everyone in the media and the McCain camp is just hoping you fall flat on your face, but hey that's just "haters" at their best. Until people are WALKING in your shoes, they have NO IDEA what it takes to even begin to bridge the gaps and hatred that the BUSH/CHENEY administration has created. So kuddos to you for making a sincere effort in rectifying the damage done by that idiot Bush and his gangsta partner Cheney.

So McCain thought he was setting a trap for Obama when he insisted that Obama goes to the war zone. Now that Obama has been met with unimaginable success, McCain's camp is trying to accuse Obama of looking too presidential.

So McCain dug a hole for Obama but fell in it himself and now is crying foul?! This guy wants to be president?!

God saves us from another freak-out-under-stress republican president.

The future belongs to the young-to President Obama.

I'm glad Obama, unlike Bush, believes that the Middle East peace process should be a priority.

Obama 08

I LOVE HOW RESPECTED OBAMA IS IN THE MIDDLE EAST!! I KNEW HE WOULD BE! THATS THE KIND OF PRESIDENT I WANT! MCCAIN CERTAINLY DIDN'T HAVE THAT RECEPTION WHEN HE WAS THERE! HMMM I WONDER WHY?????

Obama's trip to the Mid-East and Europe has been great.
The trouble that Obama (or McCain if he suddenly remembers who he uesd to be and actually wins) will have as president is the paradox of the middle east. Israel is virtually our only ally in the region….and they have nothing we want or need. All of the other countries in the region are not our allies…and arguably are our enemies…but they have the one thing that seems to control us the most economically: oil.
My hope for the next president is that we look to the development of alternative and renewable energy sources so that we can wash our hands of the middle east and then redirect the resources to solving our social and cultural problems here at home.

I get the sense that Obama is highly respected and regarded by most foreign leaders… way more than Bush or McCain… So what's all this crap about foreign policy credentials? Doesn't every president rely on the experts for these credentials? To me, all the president needs is good judgment to make the best decisions based on what the experts tell him… That's exactly what make Reagan a great president.
Based on what I've seen this week, Obama gets my vote… period!

Peres sent a clear signal to McCain, "the future belongs to the young", and that future ain't McCain.

Obamanation '08

YES WE CAN!

Bible believers know that the anti-Christ ("a man of peace") will be a man who is acceptable to all nations, too. The anti-Christ will bring about the destruction of the world for his own political ends.

I hope he had a program of all the players.

Now that pic looks natural! Obama gets love all over the world! Can't say the same for other leaders of the free world!

Obama 08 - Top of the World

Man how nice it will be to have Diplomacy and Intelegence back in the White House.

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!

BARACK / SEBE;IUS 08

Oh, did BO ever admit that he is part Jew, too??? He has already claimed that he is Christian and part Muslim. Is he also Hindu??

BARACK THE VOTE!

The media is hyping up this two bit trip, making a world wide tour isn't going to make Obama a foreign policy expert it just makes him a two bit traveler who still doesn't know crap about foreign policy.

Obama will NOT get my vote if he wont go after those whom have committed crimes in the present administration,period.I will vote for Ron Paul who believes NO ONE is above the law.

What a picture. They look comfortable together and like a wise leader to the next generation. Go Obama, Go America. Let's recognize are position in the world….ON TOP!

Wasnt this the same Jordan that was the only nation that favored McSame, per CNN's poll awhile back? I guess they were just trying to steal Obama's favor and at least give McSame some credit. The truth is Obama has stronger foreign policy and is well respected and will be more successful on diplomatic missions with other countries all around the World!

Anyway, check out HUFFIGNTONPOST.com for the real truths. For the truth about the surge that the MSM seems to be promoting that the surge that McSame voted for worked, See "McCain Gets History Of The Surge Wrong, CBS Doesn't Air Footage"

Sen Obama is doing a wonderful job overseas, while Mcattack is here at home lying, denying, and criticizing.

Mccain is truly desperate and very pathetic. he should just retire with what little dignity he has intact.

Maybe here's a chance for an American leader to do what McBush refuses to do - bring peace instead of war to the Middle East.

if Obama is president and iran attacks the Jews it wont matter if Obama wants to go to war or not. our hand will be forced and the American people wont stand by and watch our only friend in the middle east get attack. I hope Iran doesnt get stupid because picture this. We are at war in Iraq and In afganistan. Iran gets stupid and we will then be in a war in Iran. From left to right on the map is Iraq, Iran, and Afganistan. Thats a 3 country battle field. Say hello to WW3

It looks like everyone likes Obama - except the super old and the ignorant in this country.

I'm so proud of him.

Go Obama '08

It is truly nauseating to see Barack Obama running around the world like he's already president. This little media stunt is an eye opener as to how he would behave as president. Running all over the world at the tax payers expense talking to world leaders because it looks good on film.
Empty suit, no substance.

President Shimon Peres realizes that Obama will be President. McSame is stuck on surge with no where else to go.

With all the extra attention (and we all know why) like it or not Obama is the best choice for this country around the world and at home.

We need to tend to our wounds and start a new chapter!!

I love all the photos of him and other world leaders - they always looks so warm towards each other. Unlike when Bush or McCain poses with people its totally stiff. You can read a lot by body language, and these world leaders are very receptive to the posibility of an Obama presidency. THE WORLD HAS HAD ENOUGH with Bush & Republican ways of doing things. We're all just tired out from these guys messing things up - at home and abroad.

mcWAR has to borrow a page from Senators Dodd,Joe Biden,Clinton and many others who challenged Obama in the primaries.This will add more experience to already bag-full.

Looks like the Middle-East also likes this guy. What is it the we in the United States don't understand about CHANGE ??? Obama is TERRIFIC !!!! I wish the election were next week so we could get on with a NEW CHAPTER in America.

Blessed are the peacekeepers.

Obama '08

OBAMA '08!!!

So far, so good…

You can't make this up.

This is real.

Where is BO getting all of his donations from? You may start to ask WHY are these people contributing to BO????

By MAUREEN DOWD

OBAMA'S TROUBLING

INTERNET FUND RAISING
Published: June 29, 2008

Certainly the most interesting and potentially devastating phone call I have received during this election cycle came this week from one of the Obama's campaign internet geeks. These are the staffers who devised Obama's internet fund raising campaign which raised in the neighborhood of $200 million so far. That is more then twice the total funds raised by any candidate in history – and this was all from the internet campaign.

What I learn ed from this insider was shocking but I guess we shouldn't be surprised that when it comes to fund raising there simply are no rules that can't be broken and no ethics that prevail.

Obama's internet campaign started out innocently enough with basic e-mail networking , lists saved from previous party campaigns and from supporters who visited any of the Obama campaign web sites.
Small contributions came in from these sources and the internet campaign staff were more than pleased by the results.

Then, about two months into the campaign the daily contribution intake multiplied. Where was it coming from? One of the web site security monitors began to notice the bulk of the contributions were clearly coming in from overseas internet service providers and at the rate and frequency of transmission it was clear these donations were 'programmed' by a very sophisticated user.

While the security people were not able to track most of the sources due to firewalls and other blocking devices put on these contributions they were able t o collate the number of contributions that were coming in seemingly from individuals but the funds were from only a few credit card accounts and bank electronic funds transfers.

The internet service providers (ISP) they were able to trace were from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and other Middle Eastern countries. One of the banks used for fund transfers was also located in Saudi Arabia.

Another concentrated group of donations was traced to a Chinese ISP with a similar pattern of limited credit card charges.

It became clear that these donations were very likely coming from sources other than Americ an voter s. This was discussed at length within the campaign and the decision was made that none of these donations violated campaign financing laws.

It was also decided that it was not the responsibility of the campaign to audit these millions of contributions as to the actual source (specific credit card number or bank transfer account numbers) to insure that none of these internet contributors exceeded the legal maximum donation on a cumulative basis of many small donations. They also found the record keeping was not complete enough to do it anyway.

This is a shocking revelation.

We have been concerned about the legality of 'bundling' contributions after the recent exposure of illegal bundlers but now it appears we may have an even greater problem.

I guess we should have been somewhat suspicious when the numbers started to come out. We were told (no proof offered) that the Obama internet contributions were from $10.00 to $25.00 or so.
If the $200,000,000 is right, and the average contribution was $15.00, that would mean over 13 million individuals made contributions? That would also be 13 million contributions would need to be processed. How did all that happen?

I believe the Obama campaign's internet fund raising needs a serious, in depth investigation and audit. It also appears the whole question of internet fund raising needs investigation by the legislature and perhaps new laws to insure it complies not only with the letter of these laws, but the spirit as well.