So for those of you who were asking "Where's the beef", it's between your teeth!!!! And by the way it turns out that it's pork and the republicans have been spending it by the barrel for the last 7 years.

Obama 2008 and 2012

Why do some people not realize this? Why do some people stick their head in the sand and think that America can survive on its own? We're already intertwined with almost every other nation in the world…we do need their help to get out of this mess we're in. Obama knows this, McCain knows it but won't admit it. Who do you want leading our country - someone with ideas or someone who wants to continue to dig the hole deeper and deeper…?

Love him or hate him, Obama understands the fact that the world we live in now is a global village. McCain is still stuck in the cold war years. McCain pushed Obama to go overseas, now that he has McCain hates the fact that Obama got more attention. Yes, Obama has looked really good this week. That's a fact!

Once people find out McCains plans to go to war with everybody and stay forever, we'll definitely have a lot of friends ……….NOT

Obama is right. We need to partner with other countries on so many fronts. America wil be all alone if we continue with the current policies with John McBush.

"He captured their hearts but not their minds"

Well, it's just the same for him all over the world then isn't it? They listened to the words and considered the future actions and didn't base their final opinion solely on feelings, emotions and *shock* dare I say hope?

The media will not choose our next President, the voters will, and we're looking at all the pieces, not just what is spoon fed to us.

How will not spending money we don;t have in Iraq to spend money we don't have on tax cuts to create a bigger loss in tax revenue help?

Anybody that lives in this economy knows you can't spend what you don't have.

He looks and sounds very presidential. It's wonderful to see 200,000 Germans waving American flags as opposed to having seen our current president burned in effigy in places all over the world. Obama can help our country regain our status all over the world.

Seeing the Germans waving American flags and cheering a US citizen was wonderful for a change–we need our allies as partners. The Republican attack machine is constantly on it–if Obama wasn't well received, he would not be "presidential", because he attracted media and German attention, he was "inappropriate". They have no message so all they do is trash Obama. Unite!! Get these Republicans out of office!!

it's not just that Sen Obama is the best man for the job of President, it's that he brings hope and real leadership and we all benefit from this.

Instead of making enemies and saber-rattling like george w and his henchman, he knows the way to improve relations can be done on many fronts such as diplomacy and sanctions.

Instead of carelessly lying and deceiving our way into an illegal war, Sen Obama can be trusted with the safety of all Americans and our troops.

I do not trust John Mccain with the economy or national security, I don't even trust him with my grocery list. Mcbush is inept.

Our alliances will never be stronger than they will under President Obama. The Bush administration has completely trashed our reputation and standing in the world, but I have every confidence that Barack Obama will restore that.

Why is it that none of the US media are reporting that the turn out for Obama included many non-English speaking people who were there to attend two rock concerts at that location on that day?

This is not the first time the Obama campaign has staged an event in
concert with a concert.

Where is full and unbiased reporting??????

There are NATO troops in Afghanistan. They're not doing very well. It's not enough to have troops from "elsewhere." It's troops who can do the job.

The foreign policy of America dictates the lives of billions in the world either directly or indirectly, that`s why is so important for America to elect a President who would lead the world again….Vote please for OBAMA

Of course allies areimportant in this new world to fight global warming, terrorists and other common causes. Obama appears to be the only one who understands this.

The press and media failed to mention that there was a free concert given which drew the crowd of people in Berlin, mostly young people. They could care less about our politics. Mr. Obama seems to want to rule the world. Maybe he should move to a soca=cialist sate where he can be comfortable.

I have no quarrel with what Sen. Obama said yesterday; I just wish he had said it to us here in the United States first.

I wonder if in france if he is going to give his much anticipated speack in french? Or is he not able to speak other languages either?

I don't give a hoot what explainations your fellow politco's make for U why didn't U attend the Senate Subcommittee for Nato when U were supposed to? Perhaps U are just out for a new title and can't do the job or maybe your just all smoke and no new wood on the fire whats the explaination for not meet and greet the troops at the tip of the spear Barack U have not sold me yet chum.

CNN and Un-american media!!! I click on a story about McCain and get that socialist, raceist, muslem POS obama, too bad the plane incident had a postitive out come God, even though that commie pig does believe in the all mighty, except when his speach writers put it in, if that half bread wins!!!

O.k its fair to say that Obama's campeign sounds like a plan for the future. If we fail to plan, then we plan to fail.

Okay he should really wait until he's President before he starts trying to negotiate treaties and troop agreements on our behalf. This tour was about photo ops nothing more.

He rode in a helicopter with Petreus, he got a ride to the airport from King Abdullah and he delivered a speech to a bunch of folks who can't vote in our election come November-all on the tax payers dime.

What a bunch of tools CNN is!!

Shills for Obama all!!

When McCain goes overseas, CNN says he is ignoring America's problems.

When Obama goes overseas, Obama is attending to America's problems.

Will we ever have non-bias reporting again in this country?????????

I saw him and listened to him in Berlin. If the US should mess it up again this time my respect for the US citizens in terms of knowledge, intelligence and courage would tend to zero.

Whose says Barack ain't got no international savey?

So, meeting with foreign heads of state to create the impression that one understands the intricacies of foreign policy, qualifies anyone, including Senator Obama, to be POTUS? I believe this his first event on the world stage. Seems like Obama is trying to make it seem like the whole world is somehow with him. Well, if Obama should become POTUS, he will quickly learn that relationships with other countries and dealing with world crisis in so many nations, is not an easy thing. I wonder how he will tout change we can believe when his idea of diplomacy is delaing with countries such as Iran and I quote "without any pre-conditions." Naive, very naive, but the press and the media will buy it, as they already have. So sad for the US.

No m,ore go it alone Bush Mcain policy.

Go Obama go.

Obama 08/12.

yesterday in Germany, Obama proved he can get america the foreign support it needs in every endeavor it is trying to accomplish arround the world. It now remains to the voters to decide, if the american gov't should continue adding to it $7 trillion debt with china to fight it wars alone and see the america we all love in the ruins like most african countries begging for debt reliefs.

Who pays for Obama's trip abroad?

Stop lying to the people of America and the wohle intire World. We saw US CITIZENS by the thousands to hear Obama and they were cheering him.

Have you seen the new book about the presidential race that just came out? It's appropriately entitled:

"The Audacity of Obama"

what good judgement, wish the guys in office now had that jusgement, oh well thank god Barack is looking after things. At least he has a plan.

Gee. I thought you all said he didn't have a plan or any substance? Maybe it's just that YOU haven't been listening like the rest of us. Too busy watching Fox News eh?

After listening carefully to this speech, I have decided Obama is the right man for the tough job awaiting our next President. He has what it takes-the right ideas, the smarts to implement them, and the leadership to bring people together. At a time when McCain can't answer the "tough" questions about Viagra, Obama is ready to answer the tough questions on the world's stage…..

Obama is a big thinker, this guy know how to get along with our allies and bring success to this nation.

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The only thing that Senator Obama knows is peace. He does not know how to sent an American to his death like Senator McCain does. Who wants a leader that cares for the people? We a need a leader who will place the interests of the few above the interests of the many. We need a leader who will help keep our rich people rich; and don't worry about the poor. We don't need a leader who thinks that all Americans have the rights to live a good life. Only an idiot would think that. We need Senator McCain to be the next President of the USA.

I love what Obama is doing. I find it so ridiculous that McCain thinks its too early to go over there and speak with leaders. He is still a US Senator. I think regardless of winning or losing those bridges need to be repaired for the success of our country in the future, so why not go? There is clearly an audience. The scene with the Germans waving American flags would not have occured just two years ago. We need to improve our global reputation and I appreciate Obama for beginning the healing, president or not.

This is why this man needs to be our next President and Commander-in-Chief.

If you Billary supporters don't see that, then continue to allow this Great Country of ours to be ran in the ground.

STAND STRONG
For CHANGE

OR

FALL HARD
for the SAME!!!!!

Obama is slowly developing an anti terror policy that when it is ready to unveil will be exactly what we have now.

Get home soon PRESIDENT OBAMA…McWar is running out of material to bash you

We've all heard about 'JOHN MCWAR'S SURGE" now we need to hear

how Cindy's doing. Did you notice how she conveniently disappeared

from the scene?

I heard she's in a drug rehab program…..more to follow

didnt our "allies" leave irag and afghanistan becaues of pressure from home? it wasnt because they hated President Bush,so exactly how does obama intend on getting these countries involved again?by using NATO froces? lol

IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE … AND IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY FEELS THE SAME….. ONE WORLD UNITE….

OBAMA 08….

Finally a guy with brains!!
CBC aired portions of his speech here in Canada wow!!!
American flags in the streets - unheard of in Europe!!!
Prior to this if you waved an American flag on the streets in Europe or even Canada,
you would be a target!!!

On another note this guy can deliver a message.
Heard McCain the other day on CNN - well let’s just say he would have trouble wining a Grade 6 speaking contest!

John … you get what you asked for my friend. one may not agree with Obama, but to say that he's naive and doesn't know what is doing is B.S. give respect when its due.

Ferlandos July 25th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Why is it that none of the US media are reporting that the turn out for Obama included many non-English speaking people who were there to attend two rock concerts at that location on that day?
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That's because it's a lie. There was no rock concert. You've been fed the wrong info.

In this country, if you want a 100k salaried job you need to have some serious experience, accomplishments, and skills. I ask any Obama supporter - What has he done that makes him qualified to be president? He hasnt done anything and he hasnt accomplished anything(aside getting elected senator). Name one thing he has done as senator that makes you believe he could not only be a good president but get anything accomplished at all - and now you want to hand him the highest job in the country - or the world for that matter.

Finally!! A presidential candidate who admits we can't do everything alone.

Obama rocks!

Cat Robison July 25th, 2008 9:08 am ET

The press and media failed to mention that there was a free concert given which drew the crowd of people in Berlin, mostly young people. They could care less about our politics.
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That''s because it's a lie. There was no Rock Concert.

If Germany likes him, we must vote for him. He had a lot of supporters. With his anti-american and apologitic tone, no wonder they love him. I wonder if the concert before the speech, the free beer and food had anything to do with the turnout. This sums it up. He has a lot of world experience and he should be President. I visited DisneyLand last month and I spoke to a lot of the workers and the visitors there. Based on my experience now, I am a shoe in for the Disney CEO position now.

We all know McCain was shaking in his shoes so bad yesterday @ the German restuarant that he was studdering! 200,000 people! You got no chance now old man McCain! Try not to wear your worries on your face next time you do the interview! LOL

Obama Gets love from all- how about you! LMAO

President Obama- It's got a nice ring to it huh…

joann July 25th, 2008 9:09 am ET

I have no quarrel with what Sen. Obama said yesterday; I just wish he had said it to us here in the United States first.
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He has, you just haven't been paying attention.

he did not address a crowd of 200,000….they were there to see a concert….Obama was just the party crasher.

But give him credit he made it look like the was the man in Europe.

His propaganda machine would be priceless if elected president.

Obama should find calculations of the hundreds upon hundreds of billions (even a trillion perhaps?) of dollars spent on the war in Iraq, and pound that dollar figure into the minds of the American public–money that could have been spent to keep the American economy on the up. That dollar figure is the perfect symbol for the complete and utter failure of the Republican controlled executive branch, and it will be exactly the same if McCain wins the White House. That would certainly spell disaster. To think of Republicans in control for another four years turns my stomach.

He went to Europe and the Middle East to gain press coverage for the Election and to try to make people think he is already the President. Us Bible thumping, gun toteing Americans aren't near as ignorant as some people think…Wish someone at the DMC would throw Hillalry's name back into the ring–Wouldn't that be a HOOT.

What has Obama accomplished to make him the best man for the presidential Job. I bet nobody here can name one accomplishment that makes Obama qualified to be president.

The McCain camp can't have it both ways. First he lacks foreign policy experience, now is he acting like the president? Obama has said before, which I agree, that we need to restore our standing in our allied countries. Whether Obama wins or not. That restoration needs to take place, if we think we are an island to ourselves that thinking is absurb, our economic and national security going forward depends on our relationships with our allies abroad. Bush 2 spoke of the coalition of the willing during the invasion of Iraq, I challenge some of the bloggers to go find out who made up the majority of countries in that coalition. America is beautiful and Obama expressed that beauty not by walking into a german resturant in Ohio, but speaking to our neighbors abroad to secure our independence and way of life, that we so enjoy such as McCain walking into a german resturant in the US and our standing and uniting world peace and unity which to me sound like the central theme of his speech.

AGAIN BARACK OBAMA IS NOT OUR PRESIDENT AND I HOPE HE WILL NEVER BE. iF PEOPLE DONT SEE THROUGH HIM THEN IT IS THEIR PROBLEM. THE MEDIA SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO GET THIS UNQUALIFED MAN ELECTED. THE MEDIA HAS DONE A GREAT JOB OF INJUSTICE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. (BIAS, LIES AND HATE) SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!

You Gooooooooooooo Barack !!!
Have A Safe Trip Home.
BARACK THE VOTE AMERICA !!!

Obama did make a fairly big gaffe during his speech in Germany. Europeans view the commitment in Afghanistan like Americans view the commitment in Iraq - they want absolutely nothing to do with it. As for non-English speakers at the speech - a majority of Germans are fluent (or at least capable) in English. The relative quietness from the 200,000 crowd was surprising, but there are probably a few reasons for it. 1) The speech just wasn't that good. Compared to other speeches Obama has given, it was probably a little below average. 2) Some of the things he discussed are controversial to Europeans (like Afghanistan). 3) The speech clearly wasn't intended to a German audience - it was intended for the American audience back home.

As for Germans waving American flags - I really doubt any of the people in the audience with an American flag were German. Most likely they were Americans. There are something like 50,000 US service members stationed in Europe. I imagine the US flag-waving people were 1) US ex-pats living in Germany, 2) US service members or state department personnel in Germany, 3) US tourists in Germany, 4) People travelling with the Obama campaign. I ived in Germany for 3 years - to think that a bunch of Germans were waiving the American flag is incredibly naive.

This life long Republican Mom of 3 has been very impressed by Barack and will be voting for him.

America has been asking the Europeans to engage and/or get involved in the same battles that we’re involved for 40 years now!! Obama is only showing how nieve he really is…

After yesterday I think we should start calling Barak Obama the presumptuous democratic presidential nominee. Doesn't he realize that the EU was formed to create a competitor to the economic power of the United States. The Europeans want to be #1 again, I don't know how much they will help us with our problems. Our solution is taking personal responsibility for our problems instead of government bailouts and programs.

America and the world will benefit ffrom Obama, Mcain's ideas and old ways of thinking will only lead America and the world into deeper despair.

Obama seems more interested in leading the world than leading the United States. We may live in a global village but we are still a sovereign country and should remain so. I think Obama would sell out this country in a heartbeat.

McCain is in the 1950s: just get more gas for the Edsel and we're good to go.

Obama is in the 2050s. We're just lucky to get him early.

We are finally creating a synergy that the world has been longing for and we have been in dire need of an image make-over. Thanks Mr. President and hi haters.

CNN=Pro mcCain

====CNN, r u stupid or something???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

there are 1000 and 1000 of amricans who live out side of usa…

my brother and his wife and their 3 kids live in germany…………..

and also, lets not forget our TROOPS………helllooooooooo

CNN=Becoming fox news

Everytime I see Obama on his Europeon trip reminds me of the film Wag the Dog (1997).

Puh-leeze!! Past Presidents have tried to get more global support and they are cowards. Too bad they don't remember what the US did for them in WWI and WWII. Obama thinks he is the only person who wants this. Obama is not the be all to everything. Even Russia is on a comeback. Wake up America

Waving USA flags, no burning in effigy….we cannot solve our problems alone…we as a world must unite….we as a nation thought that way before the Bushie's hit town.

Thank God we only have a few months left to this national nightmare.

Obama 08!

I don't understand why this concept is so hard for people to understand. If McCain wins in November, I will come to the conclusion that this counrty deserves anything it gets. There is 41% of the population voting for McCain, I cannot believe there are so many idiots in the US, oh, wait, I can, they re-elected GWB!

For the past 2 weeks Mcwar….opps that makes people mad, I mean MINI-ME(McBush) has said noting about his ideas for solving our countries problems. He has attack Obama at every turn. Just goes to show that he has NOTING to offer us, but more of that "washington experience" that has gotton us where we are today. John is just a carrer man for the GOP. When he gets his butt handed to him this NOV, he will go back to the senate and see if he can out live Senator Byrd from WV. Kinda of like "Mermaid man and Barinacle Boy"!!

CNN, am I too left for you as you never post my comments. Unbiased my sphenctier!!!!!!!

While McCain talks war and division, Obama has figured out that we need to be working together with our allies around the world to solve our global, security, energy and financial problems. Let's face it, thanks to the Bush administration, we are no longer a moral leader in the world, a financial leader, a military leader, or a leader of industry. To survive and thrive, and restore our standing in the world, we need to work with others. Obama understands that, McCain doesn't.

I HEARD BARACK OBAMA IN BERLIN YESTERDY1

(Please Americans, read his speech from the beginning to the end!)

I think that CNN comments are very sober.

I heard a vision for a better world, not only for the USA
but for everyone.

CNN comment that it was'nt about isseus!

IT WAS A VISION, A BLUE PRINT FOR THE FUTURE!!!!!!!!!!

Every issue must fit in that blue print and we realy have
a great future ahead, together.

What Americans do you want more??

Respect from the whole world, a President who is already
loved more than JFK.

Wake up America, this is your chance for change!

Obama sure touched my hart but surely also my mind because
I know he is on the good side of life and a natural leader..
Yesterday I was very happy and very emotional, the same
emotion as I felt by the release of Nelson Mandela.
Barack has his smile and his hart, his wisdom and his swing.

Some of your people call him a empty suite still
He is a gift from heaven for your nation and our planet.

Americans unite and be proud of your next President,
Barack Hussein Obama.

With love from the Netherlands

Europe for Barack Obama.

For check or checkmate, he is smart enough to realize that there is a bigger picture involve in just meeting and talking, but direct action in getting the job done.

our next president of the united states of america……….
….BARACK OBAMA!! i am so proud of this man for standing up to all nations with his pure and fresh beliefs that we can all live on this earth and be partners with every country to keep us safe from the terrorists that are out there trying to kill us!!
and did i mention he also understands the not so rich are out here hurting.

Well, Now we know that other countries are with us. It's the problems of Americans that has issues with color. How can you say it is a bad thing for other countries to like a human being. I tell you what "White America"………we are not worried,scared or afraid. We know what's going on……. you should know that YES WE CAN AND WILL.

So there was a free concert that drew thousands — how does that explain all the American flags? That they were there has little to do that they showed up at the speech. Is he a "rock" star? Would that hurt to have a widely popular president back for a change? Regardless of why people have a positive opinion, isn't it better they like us rather than hate us? Inspirational leadership isn't a bad thing. A good inspirational leader can build a very effective and pragmatic team to advise him and he can than use his inspirational skills and his speaking skills to lead us to his vision.

Even is McCain is more experienced (which is questionable) will he be able to inspire us to new horizons or will he just become another one who forces his will on us because he can't lead?

10 years sober

Maybe Obama can have a concert er um speach in Chicago. Might I suggest Madonna. Her tickets are real expensive and I don't wanna pay for them…..

I'm surprised that Obama wasn't on the Today Show this morning claiming that the 100,000 people there were to listen to him. (Oh, I forgot…. Katie Curic isn't on the Today Show any more…).

His PR folks missed another opportunity where there was a crowd for someone else (another rock concert) to claim that they were there to see Obama.

While he was trying to claim "World experience" by taking a week's vacation, John McCain was here, with the whole U.S. as his audience.

Vote Experience, Truth and Depth. Vote for John.

Now Obama has more foreign "experience" than the self-bloated Hillary ever had.

And all McBush can do is whine and sulk because Obama got all the press coverage while he sat at home and played the VP game and continued to get the facts wrong.

Bravo, Obama!

It has taken a man, with African ancestry, to pull America from the ditch of worldwide hatred. An America cursed with the memories of slavery and bigotry. A Black man has risen from the ashes, with a nation on his shoulders, to restore the dignity that is so rightfully ours. This country has not always been kind to Black people, but we don't hate still. Thank God Barack Obama has spread love and hope, not hatred and division. A Black man has reversed the curse on America and we should all be thankful.

He keeps on apologizing for America being America.

We need to be more like France.

That's is the man america needs to be president rightnow. Mccain can bash him all he want, but this man Obama is the real deal. And finaly Mccain needs to show some respect if he needs any.

Once Barrack is in power, our taxes are going to sky rocket. More large corporations will leave the US because of the cost of doing business here. He will allow the UN to set our policies. Israel will be divided and weakened. Our healthcare system will be in shambles. He wants to destroy everything that this country has worked so hard to accomplish. Yes he can, oh yes he can.

How can I say this. The same way that the Barrack cult followers can say that McCain is just like Bush, he doesnt care about the "working" people, he wants to go to war with everyone. Show me where you find this in his platform.

TO CHECK AND CHECKMATE (AKA REPUKE), as a retired military member I understand the consequences of Mr. Obama visiting the troops in Germany, it would have been a conflict of interest due the fact that he was under the umbrella of his campaign (campaign funds were used). The troops will understand, good choice Mr. Obama, we really don't want hear the GOP try to make the visit an issue. Obama 08!

Floods in the midwest, oil spill in the Mississippi, a hurrican in south Texas, and yet, Obama is in Europe talking about how Europeans are the answer to all of our problems if only they would engage?? This man hasn't a clue..

Cost & benefit analysis!. Just an excellent way of looking at things

I don't think its a good idea for a presidential candidate to be roaming about abroad. He and the media is acting as though he is already the President. From the general consensus I have, nobody likes Obama. I think all this media frenzy is to get him in your face and force people to elect him while making Mccain looking like a duff.

Cat and Not an obamabot…..Obama doesn't want to rule the world nor will he attempt to speak French I'm sure. Bush and his cronies have isolated the US with it's bullying tactics for 8 years and it's time we had a President willing to work with other nations for the good of us all. Novel concept huh. As for speaking French, they'll understand him perfectly since he speaks like a statesman not like an old man with alzheimers !

The Americans are spoon fed and vote accordingly. Just how in the world do you think we got Bush for 8 years.

Obama gave speech in Germany - Mc Bush in Canada - is there a problem ?

Are you people serious?

Are we willing to sacrifice our own interests to appease the world? If every time something needs action, are you saying we need to have a majority vote by every country in the world? Nothing will ever get done. Just look at the United Nations.

Get real people! Wait, get real liberals with your heads in the sand! Obama gives a good speech, but they are just words.

Actions speak louder than words, he is all words and NO action.
He overstepped his bounds on this trip. How arrogant!!!

CNN never posts my comments, I guess you are not allowed a view if it doesn't praise Obama.
There are millions of Americans life myself who will never vote for Obama. We are not 'swooning' over a guy with nothing in his resume to warrant him being President.

check and checkmate July 25th, 2008 9:10 am ET

I don't give a hoot what explainations your fellow politco's make for U why didn't U attend the Senate Subcommittee for Nato when U were supposed to? Perhaps U are just out for a new title and can't do the job or maybe your just all smoke and no new wood on the fire whats the explaination for not meet and greet the troops at the tip of the spear Barack U have not sold me yet chum.
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Perhaps you should learn the difference between the words committee and sub-committee. Then, after you understand, read what Senator Biden, the committee chairman, had to say.

The fact is there was no need for Obama to spend time and our money on issues being addressed by the full committee.

As with all other parts of this man's candidacy, it's all about appearances. What he sounds like, what he looks like, his beautiful words. In other words, *NOTHING* of any value in choosing a president.

I am not surprised that he has captured "their hearts and not their minds." It sounds just like back here in America. If you're an Obama supporter it's plain as day to any observer that you're not using your brain. If you were, you wouldn't even consider Obama a valid choice.

To lead internationally, we need a leader who believes in the function of diplomacy and partnership. We have been absent that 8 years and would continue down the same stretch with failed partisan functionaries under McCain. Obama has set the tone and his talanted team will close the deal. America needs to have a role in the world and we have been greatly diminished by the follies of the likes of Bush, Cheney, Rice, and Rumsfeld. Get behind Obama and we have a chance to have a say in the world again.

Why does America hate to see peace between American and our allies? I think America wants peace. I think that it’s Obama that they don’t want to bring that peace (Shame on us America)! That's what Obama is trying to do. If McMaggot could have done the same thing in Berlin, believe me, he would have.

Listen up people; Obama is more knowledgeable about Foreign Affairs than the media is letting on. Hell, the people keep talking about “experience,” What President did have experience?

And for you PUMA people; well, I won’t go there right now.

This is a message that we too often forget. Obama conveyed the right message on the global stage. Those who are intent on criticizing him will find anything to complain about anyway.

The comment about NATO taking over more and saving billions makes no sense. The United States pays more than a third of the entire NATO budget and gives up the most personnel to man it. It really doesn't matter which NATO country goes we are still paying for it. Europe also has a problem getting Soldiers to the fight and would require US military airplanes to get them there. The US military charges NATO for the gas, but since we pay the budget we are really charging ourselves. I don't see the billions in savings that are being claimed. I spent 7 years between two different NATO HQs.

Words and hype do not a president make. What is is record in his current job as senator? let's see- oh yeah campaigning for 2 years for his next job. He claims Afganistan is important, yet he runs a committee on Afganistan that has never met. Hope? Change? No. it's same old , same old in new clothes.

Why isn't McCain talking about Republican Hagel condemning everyone for focusing just on the surge and not our plans for after the surge. CNN talk about Hagel's point! He said "so what the surge has happened" its not fair to say whether it was successful or not but what are we going to do NOW!!!! Americans want to know what happens after the surge. What are McCains plans for after the surge?

Independent for OBAMA/HAGEL 08 & 12

So if Obama becomes King, will he ask his European Cabinet to approve everything? Also how will Obama pay for the hundreds of concerts that he will need in November to bring out the youth vote.

Yeap. Isn't this exactly what went on in Oregon during the primaries. There was a free concert which drew about 70,000+.
The Obama campaign then goes to the press saying we had 70,000+ show up to listen to Obama's speech

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Cat Robison July 25th, 2008 9:08 am ET

The press and media failed to mention that there was a free concert given which drew the crowd of people in Berlin, mostly young people. They could care less about our politics. Mr. Obama seems to want to rule the world. Maybe he should move to a soca=cialist sate where he can be comfortable.

All of this while McCain just attacks, attacks, and attacks more. You want to talk about an empty suit. McCain has offered no solutions for over a week now, he has just been a jealous attack dog. He has been boring and has had no real substance at all. He has complained he isn't getting fair media coverage but who wants to cover a grumpy old attack dog? Obama is a great patriot and scholar while McCain is a grumpy war monger. This has been proven this last week.

These McCain attack dogs who spout nothing but nonsense are the same people spreading those horrible Muslim lies about Obama. They know their only chance is to make up lies and hope enough idiots believe them.

What Americans, who are incredibly uninformed, fail to realize is that we are part of a global world, we are not an island . Europe is vitally important to the US economy as is US to Europe.

We need to get over this self satisfaction. We are not the greatest nation on earth- we are among many great nations. We need to work together. It's the old united we stand, divided we fail and it applies globally.

Will the republicans make up their mind; first they complain Obama hasn’t done something, then they complain when his does it. All McCain does is wait until Obama talks about something and then he criticizes it. What a bunch of hypocrites.

If McCain wasn't so old maybe he would have more energy to be more proactive, instead of reactive.

Obama is acting Presidential and McCain is acting like a spoiled kid trying to get more attention.

I'm not going to jump all over Obama for going to other countries since McCain did the same thing while the Democrats were still duking it out. Claiming that going to another country means he's ignoring problems at home is baseless. However, addressing a crowd in a foreign nation is useless and mostly just for show — which is what Obama is really all about. More time should be spent with the leaders of these foreign nations.

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USA helped many countries under Bill Clinton administration Obama has to learn lot from Bill Clinton. We can do by our self , We are Americans
Hillary 08 / Mc Cain 08

Hey Cat, Obama doesn't want to rule the world, he wants us to be successful in it. He makes perfect sense and brings together the many important reasons why.

If McCain had made this speech to thousands of cheering Europeans, than you republicans would think it was the greatest thing ever…….and you should………unless of course your heads are up your rear ends.

By the way, some of you people need to get out more. Most people in Germany can actually speak english and regardless those flags they were waving were the Stars and Stripes.

Obama's speech was planned for the site. The entertainment was to keep the crowd occupied while they waited on his arrival. Get your facts straight and quit trying to bash Obama every chance you get.

Obama is the life chain for billions of people around the globe,and it is good to see him become the next President of the US.

CHANGE TODAY IS CHANGE FOR THE FUTURE.THE WORLD NEEDED CHANGE.

God Bless Barack.

He could make water into wine and folks would still have an issue with him and the reason is because he is African American. White America is just not ready to trust a person of color to such a high office. It's a shame but, true. The funny thing about it, is he would probably be one of the greatest leaders the US has seen in a long time. Because the one thing White America needs to understand is that when we are given such leadership we tend to to a great job at it. I mean really why do you folks care where he said the message? It was a great message and really I think everyone has access to a television these days. Oh and we do need help in the war on terror!

What a smart intelligent man! When he first started campaigning I thought he was a man without a plan but as time has gone on he is undoubtedly the man for the job. We need someone that can win people over not alienate them! Listening to Mr McCain this week he has come across as a whiner and can only keep repeating history and how he was RIGHT about the surge….. well Mr McCain if the surge was so very successful then why are you not prepared to bring the troops home? VOTE OBAMA VOTE OBAMA VOTE OBAMA!

Cat Robison July 25th, 2008 9:08 am ET

The press and media failed to mention that there was a free concert given which drew the crowd of people in Berlin, mostly young people. They could care less about our politics. Mr. Obama seems to want to rule the world. Maybe he should move to a soca=cialist sate where he can be comfortable.
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Is this true?

I am glad that Obama is trying to fix the adhorent mess that Bush has made over the past eight yrs. Mccain need not get too happy with his new lead. It won't last and polls mean nothing in July or the summer months. Obama will be President

@Ferlandos: The germans second language at school is english…so many people understood what Obama is talking about. The other germans at the Tiergarten had the opportunity to hear simulteanous translation that broadcasted on the radio.

Let's think about this - Sen. Obama speaks to Germans in Germany while Sen. McCain speaks to folks in a German restaurant in Ohio…talk about confusion - four more years of the same is not change!

Too bad the majority of the 200,000 people where there to see the free concert and not Obama.

Heil Obama.

Finally got a presidential figure for president since 2000 and not war hungry comedians.

joann: He's been saying it in the US for over a year. He's said it nation-wide prior to the primary process even beginning. He's said it throughout the primaries. He's been all over the country repeatedly. Why stress out about him saying it overseas once?

Does he expect people to believe that our current administration is not attempting to keep and build support from other nations? They want to help as little as possible, and a speech from a "citizen" is not going to change that. Most likely, a speech from an Obama Administration won't either.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

I am absoluly sure that when John McCain comes to Berlin,
no one wil show up!!!

When Barack would visit Holland I am sure we dubble the
200.000 of Berlin althoug we are much smaler then Germany!

What a hope for the future he is, after the terrible years of the
Rep. George Bush.
I simply cannot understand that Mc Cain
could be elected when you have a candidate as Barack.
I daily follow your electons by CNN and I always hear Mc Cain
saying bitter and nasty things about Barack.
When Barack critisizes Mc Cain it is always fair, with respect and about the issues.
Americans must shake off the fear and be open to the world.
Together we can create a better world for all of us.

So, America, vote for Barack and be proud.

With love from the Netherlands

Obama is just the average man from Chicago. His trip in Berlin was clearly staged. Once again giving another speech. All his speeches are the exact same. He starts out slow and soft any gets louder at the end just your like Pastor.

I would like to see Barack on stage debating aganist Mccain.

Remember Bush's foreign policy 'if you're not with us, you're against us'? What a stupid Hollywood stereotype cowboy. You'd think he was an 11 year old neighborhood bully. The international community was utterly offended. Bush then followed his words with actions that polarized the US. Invading another country when we were unprovoked and need based on lies. Our President Bush is the laughing stock of the global community. People in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East ask me how in the world we put this failure of a man in charge and kept him there for 8 years. Now these same people are holding their breath that the American voters return to intelligence and decency by electing Senator Obama. Many American voters are unaware of how closely we are being watched this election cycle.

Talk Talk Talk….it's cheap. Change was Hitler's platform too with lots of persuasive speaking. Not saying he's Hitler of course, but action is much harder than words.

HILLARY OR BUST.

Obama is the better commander in chief and best person to lead in foreign policy. He is smarter and has sound judgement. Bush has switched over to his position in important foreign policy matters. America needs Europe in the fight against terror. I doubted Obama before on the commander and foreign affairs issue, but now he has convinced me beyond reasonable doubt that he is much better than Mccain. He will make a great president.

As the German reporter stated: WHAT A MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!

200,000 show up because they have a stake in our election too. Who else can bring in 200,000 to listen to a political speech? McCain can't even fill a town hall.

Barack is not only appearing "Presidential" but also "Patriotic."

8 years of Bush disasters should remind Americans what's at stake. Do you want Bush III?

Hmmm…the age old question. Which came first? The chicken or the egg?

Which came first? The concert or the speech? My understanding is that the concert was sponsored in order to give the waiting throngs something with which to occupy themselves. I'm pretty sure 200K people didn't show up for a free concert, no matter how much you Obama-haters might think otherwise.

The real question is:

How would it have been a violation of the Hatch Act for US Foreign Service Workers to have attended a speech (or free concert - you can't have it both ways, Republicans) on their own time? Sounds like another abuse of freedom on the part of the current administration. Of course, that's just par for the course these days.

The idea that speeches are just words strung togther to create paragraphs and sweeping emotion lends itself to absolutely nothing. I was watching this speech, and thinking about Berlin and Kennedy, and how three German words in his speech can live on for years. Then I started to think about how Kennedy expressed his desire to win the space race by the end of the decade and we did it. Where were the engineering models? Where were his blueprints for a spaceship? If anyone truly thinks words are just words, see how long you can shout Fire in a crowded theatre before arousing action.

If you've got it, flaunt it! Go Barack!

Is Obama that out of the loop in foreign affairs for him to make the dumb statement that other leaders in the world want to see terrorist activities in Iraq and Afghanistant addressed/eradicated? Isn't that what we've been doing — keeping the international community in the loop in tackling the Taliban and Al Qaeda?

What's next for Obama? First construing a presidential seal. Maybe his next plan will be naming his jet to Air Force Uno.

He is not the POTUS, and this type of activities will actually contribute to his downfall.

If Obama really believes what he ways about living under the "rule of law" then he will HAVE to deport the illegal immigrants.

hes barking up the wrong tree if he thinks europe is going to take over the burden as soon as george bush leaves offfice.all of us in europe stood with america after 9/11but americans spurned that suppourt. When germany and france argued for diplomacy and working with muslim countries. they got ridiculed as "old europe" and surrender monkeys. Here in britain we obeyed like an obedient lap dog and have had the losses of our troops writen off as a token gesture and seen doors shut left and right in washington.
In europe we have led the way on adressing climate change,engaging iran diplomatically and denouncing tourture and guantanamo.
barack wants to lecture us on working together he can start by detailing how and to what end. If he just wants troops hes on a hiding to nothing as europe knows now never to trust the pentagon and us intellligence ever again and a new potus isn't going to change a thing

CNN Editors: WHY are you still giving coverage to that fringe group, and bunch of whiners Puma? How is it they deserve the front page of your political section? What, are you afraid they're going to start whining about you and the fact that you're not "balanced" enough because you refuse to give air time to the lunatic fringe?

So is Obama going to be a Free trade proponent as president since he's reaching out on this front? Or will he just promise what he needs to for now and then "revise?"

Seriously folks, "campaign rhetoric"…Google it

I think most of us Americans want to be the world leader, but not the world bully. Some would just have us quietly slink off the world stage and focus inwardly exclusively, but that thinking is not possible with the transportation and communications systems of the 21st century! (In the 18th century, when Europe was 3 months away by boat, we could afford to be totally isolationist.)

Bill Clinton did a great job in cooperating with our allies and demonstrating world leadership with due respect to our friends. And so did the first Pres. Bush — we accomplished everything we wanted in the first Gulf War, but we did it through international consensus. When the son tried to go it alone, being a bully, the result has been an expensive failure and condemnation from our allies.

From the reception he is getting abroad, it looks like Barack Obama's election ITSELF could go a long way in fixing the damage with our friends, and you'd be a fool if you don't think that is it very valuable to fix that damage.

To quote the Police, "One World is Enough for All of Us!"

"Can't survive on our own"… why not?? We've been on our own for a long, long time. The rest of the world is envious of us; they always have been and they always will be. We are the most prosperous and most free nation in history. What do we need the rest of the world for? We don't need them; they need us and they hate us for that. And if we really are that bad or if we really are in such a "mess", why is it that the rest of the world is beating down our border doors in an attempt to get into this country? Why aren't Americans attempting to escape to other countries?? If you all hate this country so much, and if you think that it is in such bad shape, I hear that there's a lot of cheap land available down in Mexico. Maybe you all should spend some time there and maybe then you'll understand just how good you have it here.

If Obama stop spending public money in foreign then we don’t need help
Hillary 08 / Mc Cain 08

I think it was good Obama went abroad but lets not get carried away on those attending his speech. It was a young crowd and 2 free rock concerts. I can't believe 200hundred thou. that was reported attending all understood English thats amazing.

He captured their hearts but not their minds.

But John captures both hearts and minds internally and externally.

Go JOHN

Great that he takes the time to give a speech to 200,000 people who cannot even vote for him but he leaves Germany without even taking the time to visit our wounded troups there. Very patriotic of him.

In order to sit down with two countries to form a peace treaty, you have to sit down with each prior to that to build trust. That same trust to enable better trade and security abroad requires a foundation of ESTABLISHED communication as well. We do live in a global village. Nothing substantial will ever be accomplished without communication and cooperation from here on out. Thank God we now have a candidate that realizes this! Obama, you are doing your country proud!!!!

How was this "trip" paid for ? Was it by campain funds or did the US tax payer pick up the tab ?

Is Obama running for the Presidency of the United States,or "The New World Caesar"? Or Is he starting his own "Brave New World"? I'm confused!

I'm glad CNN took the time to make excuses for their candidate of choice.

I've lost all faith in the mainstream media.

So this is what diplomacy might look like

Seeing some bloggers state that Obama is a socialist and referring to socialism like it is brothers with communism slays me. We have socialism already. Police service, fire service, libraries, parks, roads. All these things are socialist. Get a clue before bashing something you have already had for your entire life and take for granted

of course CNN "moderator" will pull any negative statements on this jerk -…just think - soon we'll be a real third world nation …the press has already altered our country dramatically from bias coverage…not the America I grew up in…it's gonzoe…right down the toilet…thanks CNN…thanks a lot..

“If we have more NATO troops in Afghanistan, then that's potentially fewer American troops over the long term,” Obama said.
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This is another instance of Obama's intelligence. Probabaly he doesn't remember the last time, the Euros ran to their former lover Bill Clinton to stop killing in the Balkans and they never did anything in their backyard and we expect the Euros to sending their boys to Afghanistan just because President Obama asks them. What arrogance!!!

More Nato troops in Afghanistan? Isn't that what McCain has advocated before? I love the media bias….it will backfire like it did with Kerry and Gore.

How presumptuous of Barack to speak on behalf of all Americans as if he's our elected president. Mr. Obama, please put the cart back behind the horse where it belongs.

McWar Have you forgotten about Afghanistan(.Stuck on SURGE )
Add Afghanistan to your grocery list…I can't hear YOU!!!!
judy, Wisconsin Seeing the Germans waving American flags and cheering a US citizen was wonderful for a change–we need our allies as partners DITTO!!!

It looks like Obama understands that America cannot afford to continue to be isolated.
It is the new world-global village-we are all in the same boat politics, and he is right.
All the previous and current mentality in D.C. only took us to a terrible and unnecessary war, tumbling dollar, high fuel prices and diminishing importance and relevance in world affairs…
Maybe we will be able to be seen again not as the bullies of the world!

He is a loser and will get crushed in November. Dems have made a huge mistake…why is he preaching to EU instead of America??????

You guys who outright support Obama are very nieve!!Open your eyes before its too late, smooth talking does not make up for ignorance….McCain '08

SORRY SOUTHERN VEW but the Dutch troops in Afghanistan
are the most respecte troops there and we also burried
our young soldiers!
We dont torture like some of your soldiers did in Iraq.
So, al little bit of respect please!!!
And, for others, with or without concert, there would be a uge croud
for Barack.
And don't say we are not interrest in American polictic.
I am more informed then al lot of Americans are and I am
not the only one in The Netherlands.

I still don't understand why speaking to an audience in Germany is different from a speech to an audience in Canada.But mcWAR will have to wait for an eteernity to have the opportunity "to make a speech in Germany as president and not a candidate for the office of the presidency"

Tell me why people from European countries would want to send "more NATO troops to Afghanistan?" I guess it's so they can 'feel our pain.'

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight. I can see that happening. They'll volunteer in droves just for the chance to have some whacked-out, misled extremist blow them up in a gee I AM powerful display of "toughness."

I'm an idiot and I could see the error in that "engage with us" thinking…. Obama is showing his naivety.

The ONLY way anyone engages in ANYTHING is because there's MONEY in it. All those $$$$ Obama's gonna reinvest….will go through the same under-the-table route that politicians have been using to grease each other for years. And if there's a hint that there's something in it for us…we'll continue to let them do it. (We haven't stopped it yet have we…?)

Now Obama has taken McCains line. We need more NATO troops, not 20,000 americans. Nato is a world force and they took over the running of things in Afghanistan, so it took the pressure of the US forces. We have some of the best special forces brigades in Afghanistan and i trust they are doing their best to get OBL, dont need Obama turning Afghanistan into his political policy becuase it might win him some votes.

If they love him so much in Europe, maybe he should stay and run for president of the EU. Didn't our ancestors fight the revolution because we didn't want Europeans telling us what to do? How many of the 200,000 cmae for the free rock concert and party? Since the biilions we are spending in Iraq all all deficit spending dollars, how does Obama cut taxes and have money for domestic spending? Proud army and navy mom, please get checked for rabies.

BHO is looking old.

I think Obama is out hyping Miley Cyrus —

Question of the day: What will a President Obama and Frijid Pink have in common?

Joann,

Where have you been?? Obama HAS been saying it for about a year now.

The choice is clear.

1) Realizing that we live in a global world and that we have the opportunity to lead that world through example, which builds respect abroad = Vote Obama

2) Trying to lead the world through brute force, which will make everybody hate us and possibly bankrupt us much like the old Soviet Union = Vote McCain

That's a speech that should have been made here. Is he more worried about how other country's see us? Or is he for the American people. I think it's quite arrogant for him to make speeches like he's the President already. Standing up there like he's the new messiah or something. I don't trust him. I don't trust his policies and I don't trust his wife.

Electing him will be the end of the American way of life for all of us.

CNN, see your POLITICAL HOT TOPICS - Friday July 25, 2008

1.Is the article published by International Herald Tribune (NY Times) correct in regard to the chronology of the famous "surge" ? If yes, then Senator McCain did mix it up again and should stop using the "surge" as any kind of argument for his own military credentials.
2. I did not read any backfire from the Obama Campaign and no relevant comment by CNN
3. Without the invasion into Iraq because of the not existing WMD this would not be an issue at all.

Best regards, Watermann

Obama=Arrogance run amok. The idea that a stinking freshman senator from Illinois is an international figure is the lunatic visions of a liberal consultant.

if Obama will get elected he will be a lame one term president. No Europe is going to save us, no China , no Russia. Usually US saves these countries when they are in trouble, happened many times. US is strong enough to be alright and it will. Ya'll just bunch of whiners, people in Europe even now don't live as well as people in US , suck it up and ride it out . McCain 2008/2012 !

It was a great trip. I don't get the media or Republcians; why can't they acknowlege the great things that Obama has done in terms of international diplomacy? He's a United States Senator. He is fuly entitled to make such a speech. The most he did was argue that more international diplomacy was needed. Why must the media try to make mince meat of everything Obama does? What about McCain's sixth gaffe of the campaign season? Abotu his not understanding the economy, or confusing Sunni/Shia, or confusing the start date of the surge and its relation to an Iraqi "uprising," and so forth?

People, you need to stop drinking the Obama Koolade. The man is all style, no substance. He does not have the background or experience to be President, even less CinC of our militry forces.
Proud army an dnavy mom, why don't you ask yoursoldier and sailor who they support and why.

He doesn't even know which committees he's on in the Senate. Gaffe after gaffe, flip-flop after flip-flop, he has continuously shown he is not prepared to be the single most powerful man in the world. Four or eight years from now perhaps, but as of now, someone please name one thing of substance that he has accomplished as a U.S. Senator; that's right, you can't.

Spare the free rock concert crap and accept that they came to see one of the most inspiring figures in modern American politics. A world united to make this Earth a better place for all is something I would give my all for.

You have 2 choices in this election, Vote for the same… Vote for more failed policies and more war OR

Vote for peace, Vote for Hope, Vote For Change, Vote for the ability to see the world without blinders with the desire to help make this world a better place for our children.

Vote Obama

“I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends.” Abraham Lincoln

I don't get McCain. He wants us to have "free" trade with the world. He is willing to send our jobs overseas. But, he sees everyone as our enemy and wants to be an isolationist when it comes to foreign policy.

PS—check and checkmate—Obama didn't need to hold