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First McCain criticizes Barack for not having enough 'world' experience. Then Barack takes time out of his schedule and goes to all the spots where there are problems that he should see and McCain criticizes him for doing that. He gets along with the military they get mad at that. Then Europe and goes wild for Obama(all those 200,000 people had nothing better to do in Berlin) and the McCain camp has more jealousy fits because no one did that for McCain.

All McCain's campaign can do is complain because that at least keeps their antiquated candidate in the news.
Until the next whine
It's Obama in 08!

RE: rock concerts-how many have you attended where the crowd was waving American flags?? DUH.
Sen. Obama has done an excellent job working to restore the image of our country that GWB and his cronies have destroyed over the last 7 yrs. Now if the sore HRC losers and those that seem to admire warmongers will stop "pouting" and do some serious listening, research, and THINKING, maybe all his efforts will not be in vain.
Young people, we oldsters, over 60, are depending on you-don't let us down. I continue to hear the pundits say "as a rule young people don't show up to vote"- PLEASE PROVE THEM WRONG THIS TIME!!!!

Southern white granny rooting for OBAMA!!

Mcbush thought he was setting a trap for Obama by forcing him to visit Iraq. But he realized that he has fallen into his own very net, he cried foul play by the media. And what do you know; the media is stupid enough to fall for it. The truth of the matter is that Obama is advocating world peace, unity and the need to turn away from the old politics that creates more enemies than friends (that’s why the world is so enthuse about his candidacy). On the other hand, Mcbush is always talking about war, war, and bomb, bomb Iran. And he wonder why the media is not given him enough coverage. People are tired of war Mcbush; they want peace, love and justice for all. This is a new era, with new challenges that demands different approach as the one Obama offers.

The McSame camp is complaining about the trip that they insisted on Obama take. The trip has shown that Obama is indeed ready to take office, to be Commander In Chief, to be the world leader America has lacked for 8 years. So now that the McSame camp challenge has been met, they're whining. I think they can see the light, when McSame went overseas and gave talks, he couldn't draw 200 people, much less 200,000!

I love it when I read some dofus comment that 200,000 people really went to Obama's speech because two bands were playing before that. What world do you live in? Now if U2 or Pearl Jam, or a world famous band or singer was entertaining before the speech I could see several thousands being there just for the free concert but that was not the case out west here nor in Europe. Nice try, please insert your next false negative slam.

Why is it when you read CBS comments, you get both side of the coin from the comments.
CNN appears to moniter the comments and only put on the bias replys. Yeah Obama
BS- there are many of us who think his pretty speeches are just a bunch of Political huey.
He will tell us what he thinks we want to hear and then vote or do what ever he feels like, regardless of his promises.
BS
BS\BS

Obama is a compulsive liar and his comments cannot be taken seriously.

Lie: Obama says "There was something stirring across the country because of what happened in Selma, Alabama, because some folks are willing to march across a bridge. So they got together and Barack Obama Jr. was born. So don't tell me I don't have a claim on Selma, Alabama. Don't tell me I’m not coming home to Selma, Alabama."

Fact: The Selma march occurred in March, 1965... Obama was born in August of 1961.

Example: Obama referred to the Banking Subcommittee as "my committee",

Fact: He's not even on the Banking Subcommittee.

Need I continue?

What an ego. all talk no substance.

Yeah, Obama did this during a free concert. And all those waving US flags were t-shirts for the bands!

The speech had been intended less for the crowds gathered in Berlin's Tiergarten park than for "hesitant white voters in Ohio and Pennsylvania, Colorado and Virginia" Obama has proved himself to be a clever tactician, capable of shifting positions to suit his audience.
"He wants to convince (voters) that the world will also listen to a black president... And there's one other thing one shouldn't forget when talking about Obama: He easily reworks even positions that have been written in stone and adjusts to new requirements." Translated, you can't believe a thing this guys says.

Let him get all the attention he wants.... he only has 100 days left before he's out of the spotlight!

Like Pelosi, Obama has overstepped his line of authority and attempting to usurp the President's authority.

I've NEVER been a Bush fan but Obama's actions are totally unacceptable.

Obama THINKS this one or two week tour is going to legitimize his foreign policy "experience". It's only shown his arrogance and disrespect for the electoral process and the United States.

During Obama's tenure as a Senator, he has NEVER gone overseas to participate in any legitimate Senatorial activity. Even now, and as was pointed out, he skipped out on the NATO meetings where he may have been able to use some influence to gain immediate help. That would have shown his leadership skills but he chose not to do so.

This just reinforced McCain's comments that Obama puts his personal needs before our country's needs. Such behavior has already gotten us into enough problems we don't need more of it.

Best Regards

Outrageous – who does Obama think he is?

His arrogance knows no bounds. I think this trip reflects a downright dangerous side of this man's character.

He represents absolutely no one but himself!

Hitler also knew how to stage events on a monumental scale that made the viewer believe that his election was strangely inevitable.

DO NOT PUT THIS POWER HUNGRY PERSON IN OFFICE!

Interesting to note that none of the press reported about the 4 rock bands that were playing at the venue where Obama spoke. I wonder how big the crowd would have been had a rock concert not been scheduled then.

The Obama campaign has moved from being "about America" to being about Obama's ego.

I think second guessing our president is healthy.
If Obama were to be elected, he will be treated the same.
We have to maintain our independent thinking no matter what.
That's why USA is great.

ROCK CONCERT!!!!!!!YEA RIGHT WHENEVER OBAMA HAS A CROWD LIKE THAT THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER REASON WHY THE CROWD WAS SOOOOOOOOOOO LARGE.........OBAMA ALL THE WAY.........

I think Obama feels this election is about him and not America. He continues with his empty rhetoric and no substance. His numbers are falling in America, he is losing the swingstates. He needs to be talking to Americans and not pandering the Europeans. I pray that God will not allow America to vote for Obama. He has a hidden agenda that will cause very dark days for America. I am happy that McCain is keeping up and defeating Obama in polls and will continue to do so as November draws closer. Its sad that Obama can talk the talk, but not walk the walk. Drop out Obama, America does not want you!

Not to be outdone by Obama's inspiring world tour, McNut orders senior plate at IHOP.

I was proud when after Senator Obama speech in Berlin to hear this commentary: "He is truly brilliant".

It's good that Obama went on this trip, I truly believe he will be the next president of this country, and i do not believe he crossed any lines, the man is truly a presidential figure. McCain at first encouraged Mr Obama to take this fact finding trip, and then was angry about the facts he found. All McCain did after that was criticize and attacked the man behind his back the whole time he has been abroad. This says a lot about McCain who is vying to be our next president. Makes you wonder what kind of backbiting tactics he will use against the american people once he takes office. I think that is a risk the American people do not need to take. The polls say Obama is the biggest risk as president, but McCain's rhetoric, lies and backbiting shows that HE is truly the biggest risk. McCain has been whining like a stuck hog about the media coverage of Obama's trip as well, which in my humble opinion is childish and very juvenile, and i would not expect such things from a 70+ year old man who i think is too old to be president anyway. It's his mistake that pressured Obama into going abroad, and now he will pay for it by not winning the election.

Obama decides to visit these countries this close to the election. He just "checking the box" to say he's been there, done that. He doesn't have enough experience to run a country and be commander-in-chief ot the most powerful military in the world. How can he lead if he's never served.
Why did he take the American Flag off his jet?
What are his intentions? He talks of change, but I don't need a sermon, I need to know what his plans are.
Holding hands and talking to the enemy are not the way of foreign policy.
Why hasn't anybody brought up his wife's thesis paper she wrote not that long ago–it would bury any other politician, but the media handles this guy with kid gloves because they don't want to be looked at as racist.
Finally, why did he cancel his trip to see the troops in Germany? That should have been the first place he stopped.

Well, he's certainly no George Bush or John McCain when it comes to oratory excellence ... thank God!

Imagine having an American leader once again who is willing to engage the world in a conversation regarding the future of human exisitence on this small orb.

John McCain in the mold of George Bush is simply a petty, ego-driven clown when he opens his mouth.

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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL@PUMA people!!!! Silly

i dont know whats gotten into the american people. I cant understand
how a u.s. citizen can believe that we can go about this alone. I think it was great that obama went over to germany. This country needs to get back to what made us great in the first place. Thats establishing relationships with our partners in other countries. George Bush has given all americans a bad name. He's giving the republicans a bad name. I used to respect John Mccain but ive come to realize he's another bush. He wants to follow the same policies, he wants to use the same old republican political attacks. He is so fake. I was leaning towards voting for him but he has truly disappointed me the way that he is running his campaign. His major thing was being a maverick....being different..but he's no different than bush. They are one in the same

Now that's what America needs – a president that can unite people.

When John McCain was in Central and South America a couple of weeks ago, while running for president, the media did not find it questionable that he has out of the country. Why now? Why Obama?

Community Organizer Obama. Kinda has a nice ring to it.

I think Sen. Obama's speech was brillant as all his speeches are. He understands the issues and what's facing America better than anyone I've seen in Washington. Grant it not that many of his Washington colleagues have the stage day in and day out to explain where they stand on the important issues. Never the less I think he is an inspiring and capable speaker. I just wish other people could see that. And I think if his skin was a different hue they would. I'm not saying everyone would vote for him but I'm saying he should be far ahead of McCain in the polls just based on the fact that he matches up with what the people are saying they want. I know some white people won't agree with this however racism does still exist in America. It is not as blatantly displayed as it once was none the less it still exist in the crevice of our society. Barack says he is a christian and one thing I know if it's God's will for Barrack to be president the devil in hell can not prevail against it.

God Bless Obama!

Army officials refute claim of Barack Obama snub in Afghanistan

Oh come on! Going it alone has served us so well so far, why stop now?

If you've ever been to a large event to see obama, you know that you have to get there several hours early. Don't you think it would be nice to provide people some entertainment while they are waiting several hours to hear him speak? Some of you people are extremely intollerant. He has every right to go overseas and speak. If you don't like it, go to your local grocery store, and watch John McCain create his own version of history in front of the cheese case.

"President Obama" will have the ability to 'hit the ground running' with these trips and introductions taken care of. With the current state of world affairs, this will be a good thing.
I trust the man. He has his ducks in a row.

I have a question for the Republicans who disagree with OBAMA on his tour and speech in Berlin to consolidate our alliances.
How much will the IRAK war or the fight against AL-Queda and the talibans in Afghanistan will cost the USA if we were to fight them on our own?
How much will it cost to the taxpayer? How damageable will it be for our economy?
I'm not an economy major but my common sense tells me the war and the economy are tied and if we can minimize the cost of war my bringing other countries to our side and we can use the saving to help create jobs here in USA

Did Obama change his mind again and is now running for Chancellor of Germany?

This whole trip was strickly PR for obama...what a sham the whole thing was...and paid for by the tax payer. Such deception has been played on the people, but in the end, when the media makes obama President of the USA...we will ALL have to pay for the foolishness of having elected this inexperience, full of himself unknown, and we will have taken a further step in loosing our precious democracy that the young folks do not understand and charish as us older folks do.

Slick barack crossed the line again. Of course he criticized a sitting president on foreigh soil, and made statements and promises that only the president or his representative could do. Obama is absolutely full of himself .... as usual. Barack has the gift of gab, and 20-20 hindsight and tries to look back and grab credit for decisions and actions he had nothing to do with.... totally disingenuous and inappropriate. America does not trust Obama – it is that simple.

Only yhe President should speak for the "American Citizens". Senator Obama speaks for the "Citizens of the state he represents".
If President Bush asked Obama to be his envoy and speak, then all is of – but guess what – he (President Bush) did not.
Obama needs to learn what being a Senator is first before contemplating to be President.
All of us have started at the bottom and worked our way up through good performance. Obama appears to want to go straight to the top without proving he can perform (like attending meetings here in the US and working for his constiuents).
He made a tactical and an ethical mistake.

We prefer McCain.He appears more orientated in foreign affairs;acts accordingly.He doesn"t act like he's perfoming as an actor on a stage ?

I almost never post on a McCain ticker because I'm an Obama supporter. Why is it that McCain's tickers hardly have any postings but anything that has Obama in the title gets overrun with comments? Is this a concerted effort to flood the comments so they can close and make it appear that Obama has no supporters? Anywho, McCain practically taunted Obama to go overseas and then when he does, he whines about it all week. If he would have been substantive, then he would have been accused of campaigning. He kept it general so now he's being presumptuous. If Obama would win an election by 40 and 50 points in Europe, why is it so hard for Obama detractors to admit that he could draw 200,000 in Germany? It's closer here and he drew 75,000 in Oregon, while McCain couldn't even fill a 1,900 seat auditorium. IT'S BECAUSE MCCAIN'S BORING!

From US News..

"troops from the United States—along with just a handful of other countries—do the bulk of the heavy fighting, while a number of other ISAF detachments are limited by their own governments' combat restrictions. These include prohibitions, or "caveats," against, for example, fighting in the snow for troops from some southern European nations. Other soldiers are required to stay in calmer areas of the country or to keep their aircraft grounded at night or to consult their home legislatures before operating near the volatile Pakistani border."

Yeah, NATO is really going to jump in and make the difference in Afghanistan...

not an obamabot, thank God,

First, you should not used God's name in vain. Second, can you speak another language, French? If not, what is your comment really saying, nothing? Whew, another commentor that confirms why the U.S. had two terms of Bush/Cheney.

not an obamabot, thank GOD
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?
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I wonder when you are going to purchase a one way ticket to H_LL

A free concert will draw a crowd but it don't mean people will listen to Obama talk. Obviously they liked him and was interested into what he was saying. Mccain could not get a crowd to come out if they were giving away free tv's!!

Just pick nic pick nic pick about everything obama does. Complained about him not going overseas but when he goes you still complain!! Grow up and stop the freaking whining!!

Senator Obama came to Bagram Afghanistan for about an hour on his visit to "The War Zone". I wanted to share with you what really happened.

He got off the plane and got into a bullet proof vehicle, got to the area to meet with the Major General (2 Star) who is the commander here at Bagram. As the Soldiers where lined up to shake his hand he blew them off and didn't say a word as he went into the conference room to meet the General. As he finished, the vehicles took him to the ClamShell (a big top tent for playing basketball or working out with weights) so he could take his publicity pictures playing basketball. (You've seen this picture) After which he again shunned the opportunity to talk to soldiers, to thank them for their service. Obviously he was just here to make a showing for the American's back home. I think that if you are going to make an effort to come all the way over here you would thank those that are providing the freedom that they are providing for you. It was almost that he was scared to be around those that provide the freedom for him and our great country. If this is blunt and to the point I am sorry but I wanted you all to know what kind of caliber of person I saw. What you see in the news is all fake.

American Soldier
In service, Bagram Afghanistan

Wow! What a feeling to see all those people cheering for an American. And an American who understands that we live in a world that is larger and more diverse than just this country. An American who understands that issues that face us now don't just face Americans, but humans in every country.

Republican's are trying to come up with whatever excuse to try and degrade the fact that Obama is able to bring together the youth of the World. While McCain can only bring together the disgruntled elderly waiting for their AARP benefits to arrive.

Does it bother anyone that this person is running around the world acting as though he is already the president? Is it really his place to travel to other nations making US policy statements when he hasn't even been elected? Remember when pelosi went to the middle east last year and made policy statements not only for the US (which she had no authority to make) but also for Isreal? Does anyone else find this behavior disturbing and dangerous?

Whoever wrote the headline about Obama "winning hearts but not minds in Berlin" was off the mark. That was a misleading headline because if you read the article it did not have facts that many people at all didn't agree with him. Perhaps a few maybe, but that's to be expected. Are they insinuating that over 200,000 people yesterday were not in agreement with him. Sure looked like it to me. Headlines are meant to grab a readers attention so they will read the article but they should be TRUE and not misleading. An earlier headline about Obama being "heckled" was also exaggerated because it was only ONE man! Some people will only read the headline and believe it much like some people will believe what they saw on the cover of the New Yorker. Yesterday Senator Obama represented your country really well and you should have all been very proud of him.

Heal the world, make it a better place for you and for me and the entire human race....
can anybody remeber that song?? "Michael Jackson"
Obama rocks!! The world need a visionary leader like BO.

OBAMA FOR AMERICA.

"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?"
At least Obama can speak English – and pretty well IMHO. Unlike a certain McCain. And that is independent of content.

An incredible man.. The right person, at the right time, in the right place..

Can we please get back to AMERICA, where AMERICANS will be voting for our next president in a few short months??

If he is over there as a Senator, why are the others with him not getting any attention? I just find this whole thing so "convenient." I find it rather sad that so many Americans are ready to base our next president as being most UN-Bush-like. I am not a Bush fan, but I'm not ready to base my vote on who can present themselves as most opposite of Bush...

Don't we all want a better America? Don't we all want change? Clearly. If Obama could stop speaking in such broad, obvious terms (yes, we all in the world need to get along), and provide some substance, he might just make it... He doesn't have a lengthy record that we can look out to figure out just what he stands for.... WE NEED SUBSTANCE.

I dont' know who I am going to vote for yet, but I'm going to make a sound decision based on substance, and not just joyous words of hope... I have hope, and there are lots of people who inspire me... I need a president who is going to DO something, not just talk.

When McCain went on his last trip to Europe and Britian, there wasn't this much media scrutiny except for when he was in Iraq (and we know what happened there).

Let's look at it this way, maybe it was a plus that McCain didn't have as much scrutiny. It may have shown the lack of enthusiasm friends overseas have for McCain (and remember, we do call these countries allies).

No matter what you're feelings are about Germany, France, etc, OUR country, yes the US is full of immagrants from those countries. WE have military bases in some of those countries (I was stationed in Germany) and with our Global economy, we need those countries to be our friends, have some common interests with us and we need their help to fight this war on terror. We can't do it alone.

So criticize if you will, but if McCain should win, he'll need those same ALLIES that Obama is talking to as well.

Why does this guy feel the need to apologies to the Germans for us, we have nothing to apologies for. He needs to put America first, instead of kowtowing to the Europeans. Sure they love him, he's a socialist just like them. Wake up America, Ba, Ba, Ba, run to Obama little sheep.

Listen to what the guy is saying. The issue is not one of the specifics of policies. It's one of approach. He's setting a tone of leadership that will enable America to connect with the outside world. The other leaders obviously love the guy, and feel that FINALLY here's someone they can talk with, although they're being very correct.
And what was McCain doing–chatting in a German restaurant. Talk about your pathetic contrasts...

It is interesting yesterday Obama was attempting to start repairing our international relations with Germany and John McCain went to German restaurant. I wonder what was the most effective?

If you are young please don't believe the condition George Bush has gotten America into is what America should be. America has been respected in the world and we can be again. We have to change our ways to regain respect again. Repeating the policies of the past 7 years will not move this country forward. It will just enable are continued slide downward. Polls show eighty percent of the country says the country is on the wrong track. You need to vote that belief if you want to change to the right track.

Vote Wisely!

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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! THE CONCERT was organized for one reason only, TO KEEP THE HUGE CROWD ENTERTAINED WHILE WAITING FOR BARACK! GET YOUR STORY STRAIGHT!

Why didn't he get us more NATO troops for Afghanistan while in Europe?? He is all talk and no results. He claims reponsibility for things he had no part of and then acts as if he's a great leader when he sponsors a bill that already has overwhelming bipartisan support, he won't even acknowledge that the recent GI benefit bill included the issues that Mccain wanted in it. He won't acknowledge the brave, tough work of the soldiers of the surge, How can he be commander in chief?? He has %100 politicized the war...every position he took(and there are many) was to further his political career....can we be sure he will do what is best for American citizens or for his career??

Im tired of people trying to make excuses just to derail someone that is actually thinking for a change. First, Obama was getting nailed for not going overseas. Now that he went overseas and brought people together and gave and extraordinary speech, people are complaining about that.

Plus now, people are trying to say a concert was giving. Oh really? Where's your link showing the concert? I have seen nothing showing a concert, and Im pretty sure they didnt hand out American flags at the concert.

I fight for my country so Americans can have freedom and a decent place to live. Not so some people can sit around and lie or put out false information just to try to influence elections.

I am sick of politics!!! It is a big shame what is happening. You have an American senator over in Germany attracting 200,000 europeans enthusiastically and people here are still attacking this AMERICAN at home simply because. he is not the right type of American–he is not a tradition white male. Yes i said it. I know a ot of people are avoiding the obvious. the fact is, a lot of Americans doubt Obama subconsciously because of his race and the history of race relations in America–they might be good people. But imagine this: had he been white, male, and had this kind of reception– my Gosh!!– there will a lot of white folks sitting in their living room with their kid, watching this guy with tears in their eyes. I wish Obama was not running for president for this reason

See the picture. Get used to it kids. This is what a great free world leader looks and acts like. American flags waving in the German early evening light. Not being torched. Now that is an image we haven't seen under the bully George W.
I like this.

Hey while your over there in Germany, why don't you run on over to France. I am sure they would let you hop on a bike in the Tour Le France with a victory lap that you think you have already won. But I forgot you like to shoot hoops. Im sure they have a basketball court with plenty of news coverage from ABC, CBS and NBC for you to pose for your liberal party.

Remember Folks – We LOST in Vietnam, even with the war "Hero" McCain. McCain wants to "Win" in Iraq because he lost in Vietnam. It's a personal thing for him. He doesn't care who gets hurt in the process, so long as he can finally claim a "WIN" in a war.

NO WAY, NO HOW, NOBAMA!!

John McCain- A Leader you CAN Believe in!!!

I must be missing something here. He wants to use all this money supposedly saved from Iraq in other places at home. Well aren't we basically getting by with borrowed money???? How does he plan on paying back all these countries we are in debt to?? Or is he planning on waiting till they foreclose on the USA and take possession???
He scares ;me. NOBAMA

Senator surge cannot be trusted !
if he cant be trusted by his 1st wife he surely cant be trusted to carry the country
Obama 08

Crossed the line? He didn't even cross the finish line for the primaries officially and fairly. Not to mention he hasn't crossed the line to win the Presidency.

Arrogant, snobby, wimpy, self-absorbed, egomaniac. Inside you know he's saying "I cannot believe it's this easy to run for the highest office of the U.S.A. – you don't even have to be patriotic or experienced".

He reads off a telemprompter – not even his own words. Just words... words you can Xerox.

Wasn't it McWar who suggested that Obama visit the region? Now he's whining. McWar is jealous because he thought Obama would invite him to go along. I bet he thinks tagging along with Obama would somehow have boosted his ratings.

It would be nice if he would retire as most people his age have already done.

Obama, the political jesus, sends his message of hope to Europe. He's already acting like he's president. What a nice job he is doing taking the conservative political base, that has not rallied behind Mccain, and forcing there hand to choose sides. Forcing them to swallow their pride, once again, and vote for a moderate for the sole sake of saving America from this Socialist hack.

If Obama wants to go 'global' in his efforts to be elected President of the U.S. let him foot the bill for the travel and pay the Secret Service out of his own pocket instead of us Americans paying for his 'campaigning' in foreign countries. If the U.S. economy is so bad off, Obama should not be wasting our US tax dollars for his campaign abroad.

joanne.....he has, apparently you weren't listening.

You people are a riot....Obama has been campaigning in the U.S. for how long now? Then he goes overseas and ur talking about he wants to be ruler of the world lol. Childish just like McCain.

democrats 08'

Why are we sitting in Berlin? Love his answer, not sure what the heck it had to do with the question, but I guess it's better than him trying to go off script and actually babbling mindlessly to answer a question like his last attempt.

Who exactly does he think he is, this overseas spectacle has just reinforced for me how arrogant and self-important he actually believes he is.

PUMA

Whoever can't see that good overseas relations help us in the long run has another agenda or just plain dumb!! The neo-cons want to portray Obama trip as a photo opt but he is really trying to improve our relations with other countries!! Something Bush never did and Mccain has yet to do!! Bush always wanted to bully and start that fear-mongering mess!!

The only fear people have right now is this economy. How are we going to eat, how are we going to be able to afford healthcare, what are they going to do about high gas prices and etc. Yes, the war is important but the economy is more significant right now!!!

There goes the haters, Now their disputing if the people were there b/c of a later concert that day or if they really wanted to see OBAMA, where did you guys get that from FIX NEWS or LIMBough? I bet they didn't bring up any of the false statements McCain's been spitting all week about the middle east. I bet they bickered about OBAMA saying he's a citizen of the world. Guess what? Ronald Reagan said the same thing in his berlin speech and JFK claimed "i am a Berliner". I doubt you had a problem with that.
There will always be haters no matter what you do, you just do what you believe in and hope some people agree with you, others will not, but they'll come around.

This is getting ridiculous. McCain travels to country after country and gives speeches, but no media asks the question of why are we here. He gave a speech in Canada and no one asked why are we here. Everyone talks about Obama avoiding gaffes, but McCain has one a day without so much of a second thought by the MSM. This is doing the country another disservice. The MSM let down the country when it failed to challenge conventional wisdon with respect to the Iraq war. Yet, they have learned no lessons from those failures. They seem only interested in creating a story that this is a close race and Obama has so many problems that he cannot win. Think about it, the media ran with the flip-flop farce about Obama. However, they failed to note that McCain has flipped and flopped all over the place. No one really challenges McCain about any of the nonsense that comes out of his mouth. To accuse another member of the Senate of what amounts to treason, is akin to McCarthy. Again, there was no media challenging that notion or calling McCain out for that. When Gen. Clark stated a truth that being a POW does not qualify McCain to be president, the media ran with the RNC narrative that Clark was out of line. Clark and Obama got pressed on the comments as being out of bounds. Obama has continously praised McCain for his military service and has never attempted to devalue it, even though military service is not prerequisite to serving as President.

The American people need to be better served by the press, which is why the founders protected the right of the free press in the Constitution. It should not be the job of bloggers to point out the serious deficiencies of McCain.

This guy has gone too far. And how are we going to hold the press accountable for it's contributing to building Obama's cult of personality. I know we needed a counterbalance to Bush, but the king-making aspect of the media makes me think it's time for a revolution in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson.

Let's tear down the corporations.

So if the sunni did not rise up and help us fight al-quaida (that was not supposed to be in Iraq but in Afghanistan) then the surge would not have worked? What a retard!!!! OBAMA and THE MEDIA need to be tried for treason–And all you black folks out there voting your skin color only show how racist you really are.

Obama is only a Senator right now. We have not elected him to represent the American people yet. He is undermining our process. Well intentioned or not, he should not be speaking on behalf of all of us. This makes us look bad and makes me feel like he is expecting other countries to choose the American president. I feel offended by what he is doing prematurely. Immature leadership can create big hopes with big let downs and big problems. Creating bigger problems is not the solution to solving the problems that we already have! Obama is this how you're going to represent the American people? Make promises that we don't know about, talk about how you're going to change the American people without our consent? Is this what I can look forward to - getting walked on and being told to bend to other countries' wills. Exactly what are you promising over there? Or are you tricking them for our benefit? Both of these are problematic and shameful Obama.

How many Senate meetings did McCain attend during his campaign? Let's be real: campaigning is full time job 24/7. McCain pushed Obama to go overseas hoping for some missteps or whatever. And now when the trip is a success, when the world leaders seams to take him seriously, and the people shows interest in the new face of America, McCain is green with jealousy! If he'd had a chance to give a speech in Berlin now, he would do it in a heartbeat.

Obama is a new time leader who understands the reality of our time – we are a part of the world, and only working with other countries we can make our life safe.

I appreciate Obama's global perspective more than McCain's "Keeping America America". It's not the 1950's anymore. McCain would only hold our country back in the dark-ages. Wonder if McCain has tried out email yet? Or if he even knows what "www." is used for.

What walls and where are they. I want to book a flight there and see them for myself. Or is Ossama lying again. What committee is he on?

Only he and he alone can solve our country's problems and he will do it by speaking out. I think McCain can do the job as POTUS and hire Osamma to give speeches. Yes, that is the ticket.

Wake up America. This candidate is a clear and present danger to our way of living. He doesn't respect our values and he will create new industries in Kenya and give the Welfare Queens your tax dollars.

Do we have to adopt a policy of appeasement to terrorists to 'partner' with our European 'allies'? In some cases, America does need to lead and not follow.

I like the way Obama talks, but not the substance of what he says. His old message was one of Socialism, but he is the candidate of change. The problem is, the 'real change' is in his message.

If he had a record, we could evaluate him on that. He has been mostly derelict in his duties as a Senator, and his few votes have been far left.

I wonder how many American television viewers even know and understand the significance of the European history of which Obama spoke? McCain gets cloudy about recent history, thinks there is still a Czechoslovakia as example. Obama has and expresses an incredible understanding of twentieth century European history and of America's interrelationship with Western Europe.
Perhaps with a President Obama and his promise of support for higher education, our children will at least be intellectually equipped to understand the world better. Those who don't know history are doomed to continually repeat it as they say. That's why McCain wants to repeat the Viet Nam War in Irag and the region.

McCain is indeed stuck in a bilateral Cold War mentality, but America in the 21st Century will not be the surviving Cold War hyperpower astride the world like a solitary Colossus. IF we get a grip on our economic, energy and security issues, we will remain an influential "superpower" – but only one of many.
The 21st Century is a multipolar, technologically advanced global stage, not a 20th century bipolar one (much less a 19th century colonial one!) and we need a leader who understands modern issues. Obama in this interview demonstrates his respect for our sovereign allies as equals and the gray shades of sophisticated, nuanced policy successful modern leadership will require.
McCain would have fit in well in 1985, but his time is past. His world view is far too outdated and simplistic today.

Oh, and as for Obama not meeting and greeting troops in Germany – did you not hear that visit was canceled last-minute at the Pentagon's request? (Listen more, talk less.)

Wow all of this media attention, the news, magazines, the works and he only winning by 4 Points WOW how pathetic. Come Aug-Nov McCain will leap frog Obama in the polls. By the way those Hispanic polls are only done in CA. Ask the latinos in FLA, OH, PA, MI, NY, NJ, NM, AR. NV, CO they are ALL going to McCain. The puertorican, are going to McCain, The mexican in the state mention above going to McCain, the Cuban in FLA are going to McCain, Latinos can smell a RAT miles aways in that is OBAMA. Latinos open your eyes and wake up obama is not for the Latinos. Trust me Those Latinos that were going to Hillary Clinoton are now PUMA POWER and they are going to vote for McCain, or write in Hillary Name on the Ballot, or a third party and that is a fact No Deal!!! WHAT SO EVER!!!! Obama supported don't hate and stop the RACIST!!!!!

Latinos for McCain

Blah, blah, blah the more the pimp him the less substantial he seems. I say that as someone who use to be a hardcore democrat, yes I know if I don't like Obama I "was never a democrat to begin with," blah, blah, blah. McCain, not by any means my first choice, Obama? Don't see him getting my vote. I think he is a fraud and can't stand his "bloggers". I will say the have earned their checks though, as irritating and as obnoxious as they are they are EVERYWHERE. Wonder why Obama lead is diminishing? The “poll of polls” as well as Quinnipiac has his lead diminishing, seems people may be catching on to the fact he is all flash and no substance, really it is about time.

The comments make it clear- the "low life" white Republicans- are so jealous and envious of Obama- and they should be. Look at where they are in life and look at the success of Obama.

These are NOT voters most intelligent Americans care about.

Folks

CNN is AT IT AGAIN!

I THINK IT MUST HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH SHIFT CHANGE OF MODERATORS!

I AM OFF TO HUFF POST!

Obama is all show and no go.

Barack Obama's trip abroad proved three things, among others: one, the people and countries abroad are looking to the United States to regain its leadership role; two, regain the respect it has squandered the past seven years; three, Obama did not need anyone to keep him upright, awake, and have to provide him with what to say in his speeches and talks with foreign leaders and US Military Commanders.

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?

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

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

no room for that nonsense this year, we just need to hurry and anoint the king before he gets upset.

Amazing. First people say that they are upset that Obama hasn't been in the middle east in a long while and now that he is there and getting all this attention they bash him for giving speeches in Berlin. Regardless of the concerts that were held before the speech, they still stuck around and listened to what he had to say after the concerts....

Why can we not see that having allies and regenerating the ties that we had before Bush will only help out our situation. Europeans for the most part know more about our politics than the majority of Americans. Whenever I have gone abroad it has always amazed me how much more educated they are in our system than actual US citizens. To bash what they view as a good replacement of Bush is ridiculous when I ask people here why they are voting for one person or the other it is amazing to me that some people don't really have a good reason other than becuase one candidate is Black or has a different middle name. Hardly the kind of thought process that elevates us as most people say we are than other countries.

HE MAKES US LOOK GOOD AND LOOKING GOOD IS THE BEST REVENGE!!!

Obama is a very smart man. Trying to make more allies then enemies. Of course fox news and the republicans think that his unpatriotic.

Curious as to why the furor over Obama's trip abroad, when McCain's trip(s) in recent past (March) were not even questioned... Hmmm...

he is not the president yet. but he has already restored America's moral leadership around the world. The crowd of 200,000 people doesnt mean they like him personally but it is an endorsement of Obama's vision for America and its leadership around the world. I want every American citizen respected around the world. It is not personal respect for Obama but a respect for America and its citizens if America takes a right path.But 22 per cent of Americans who still favour Bush will never see it positive throughout their life. Their definition of America does not fit to today's reality.

Great Job Obama! Thats what they get for baiting you to go over seas! And oh yea, i heard the PUMA's have a new name.... the MUTNA's (moron's uniting to no avail) We latino's support ya B.O.!!!!

go democats 08'

Dear CNN, Candy Crowley should be heard and NOT seen – why are you putting this woman's face on more and more. Just like the airlines – hiring fat, old, ugly waitresses – polital correctness gone wild. I was see to newscasters I can actually look at!

Neville Chamberlain, British Prime Minister and savvy Statesman, "brought hope and real leadership" that was supposed to "benefit all."

Instead of "making enemies and saber-rattling like george w and his henchman," he talked tough with a thug leader of a European country to improve relations on many fronts "using diplomacy and sanctions."

Chamberlain's politician's experience forced Herr Hitler to sign a piece of parer guaranteeing peace – the price was the loss of freedom for the western part of another country – it wasn't Chamberlain's country so why care?

Can't wait for Prez Obama to return from Iran with another piece of paper. I can hear him now, speaking just before the Obamapalooza 09 rock concert, ""My good friends, for the first time in our history, an American President has returned from Iran bringing peace with honour. I believe it is peace for our time."

When we forget history, we're bound to repeat it....

From what I have read, the way we spoke to other countries in the past 7 years was to fly King George, Qween Condi, or war zarr Rummy into a country, go to a meeting and tell everyone what we expecdted them to do or else. Period. Meeting over. Obama listening to them? What a fresh novel idea.

Obama is real. I am sure this guy is anointed the next king of America and the world. He knows two well that united we stand and divided we fall. I hope Americans copy!

Ferlandos and Cat Robinson,

I live in Berlin, and although I wasn't at the speech, I can say that Obama's speech was all people have been talking about. Today I've met a number of people who were there and no mention of music.

Also not mentioned in the local press.

200,000 people went there to listen to Obama (many saw it as a historical event) and not to listen to a concert... either you're spreading or creating misinformation.

BTW I would describe Obama's economic policies as wholly American, not a bit European. Even his health care policy is a far cry from the universal coverage that exists here. Horrible really, not to have to worry about your health insurance if you lose your job....

Instead of talking about issues, they RNC is whining. Being republican does not always mean. I want to see the US back on track as the most loved country in the world .
Its sad to say but between those 2... BO seems to be way ahead of Jonny Boy. This candidate has my vote.

I guess Fox News will now label him unpatriotic?

What difference does it really matter if he can or can not speak another language. The point is, why is he really there to begin with. You would think he has already been elected President. But then where you desperate you will stoop to an all time low. Still wanting to give my hard earned money to those who do not work for there money. How about he and all of his liberal Democratic Senators and friends give there money to the poor and quit trying to give mine away. Obama get back home where you belong and quit playing President.

Ferlandos and Cat: I don't know what news channel you two were watching but I heard and saw it mentioned several times on several channels that there were rock bands performing before Obama's speech. And if these youths were there only to hear the bands, wouldn't they have left after the concert and before Obama reached the podium? I guess some people cannot face the fact or accept that Obama just may be our next new president, and has the personality and ability to bring our country together, along with Europe. We all need each other and if you're all against unity, then McBush is the old man for you!

Who is paying for Obama's trip, including all the security? This is truly for his personal election motives so I hope as a Republican I am not paying for it.............

"having the Europeans engaged and involved in this same battle that we’re involved with"

When Obama is in the States he votes against such battles.
When Obama is in Europe he's asking them to join the battle.
So he was against the war before he was for it?
Sounds familiar.

Once again...biased selection of postings. You guys belong with Obama. Losers unite!

"U" is quite annoying, it is spelled "you".

Obama 08

Excusive me, Interracial, but have you actually checked out the West Virginia Democrat Senator Byrd. The Dems and Reps add pork barrel and earmarks to bills that they aren't even connected to and spend your money and the rest of the American public pay for things that aren't even worth a penny. Bills which are necessary for the common good of all of us should not be messed around with those pork barrel and earmarks. They should be brought to a vote individually with the transparency of who wrote it and what and who it effects. We should see who spends our money foolishly when there are homeless vets and everyday people that need real help and shelter, better & equal education for ALL, build homes in the Katrina ravaged areas and other Mother Earth distasters such floods, tornados, hurricanes, etc.

Ferlandos, if you would have read earlier posts they did talk about the concert...and food vendors.....

Why can't Americans see what most of Europe sees? They see a real leader and not some old cowboy trying to wrangle up the bad guys in the world. GOBAMA!

Senator Obama is skipping running for President of the United States and now is focusing on being President of the world

Lets see, making speeches in foreign countries gives you experience in Foreign Affairs? Once again there was a concert prior to his speech in Germany. How many came to see the show and stayed for the speech? A great try at pandering abroad. Did he not say this would not be a campaign stop? He is in no positon to promise anything to any country at this juncture. We cannot spend money we don't have in the first place, in another place? Typical government idealogy.

As John McCain said??? Obama is just another Socialist...

Barack Obama did not cross the line. He said what has needed to be said for the last 7 years.

McCain went on a trip to Canada, Mexico and whereever else he went and he talked about NAFTA and giving a lot of USA jobs away.

Barack Obama is going to be one of our greatest Presidents' ever. He is bringing back honor and integrity back to the USA. The entire world will be proud of us again.

GO OBAMA, first Sen McCain complained to the press about Sen Obama not traveling Iraq and oversea. Now Sen McCain whining about the trip because to many people came out hear Sen Obama speak, this is WHINING at the highset level by Sen McCain. Good job Sen OBAMA

Why is Obama campaigning for President of the U.S. in the middle east, Germany and France? Shouldnt he be campaigning in the United States? Both these candidates are idiots. Obama is Naive and or Stupid, and McCain is Corrupt and stupid. Voting this year seems to be a choice of death, by lethal injection or death by electrocution. Isn't it nice to have the freedom to choose?

Why hasn't the media asked Senator McCain if HIS TRIPS to Canada, Columbia and Mexico crossed the line? Why didn't Senator McCain wait until after he was President to speak in Canada? Why is every action that Senator Obama takes analyzed for any errors or mistakes he might have made; yet Sen McCain's every action is CORRECT?

nobody was there for the concert, guys. as citizen of berlin i can tell you that it was just to entertain the tens of thousands of people who waited since noon in order to be in the front rows that there was some entertainment provided. fool yourselves if you wish but don't fool others

He's a contender for President, not yet the President and may not become President. His time is better spent here in the US and if he's not campaigning then he should be here in Illinois doing the job we pay for as Senator.

He's a big talker and does little. Enough with the speeches already!

Could it be that some Americans this morning are feeling a sense of guilt? And, possibly some envy? We questioned Obama's patriotism!?! Germany sure does NOT question Obama's patriotism. It was so wonderful to see 200,000 German people waiving the American flag, shouting "OBAMA!" and "YES, WE CAN!" Envy, yes. Why? Because Obama gave a speech in Berlin that paralleled the likes of JFK and Ronald Reagan. Any politician, both alive and dead, would give their eye tooth to be greeted by a crowd of 200,000 cheering people abroad, shouting their name, waiving the red, white and blue. Obama accomplished yesterday what few American politicians have done in the last 200 years. I am so very, very proud of him. I am proud he belongs to America. OBAMA '08

Why is it Obama cannot see, how "Brain Dead" he is...

hi cnn,
my good and humble wish goes to mr obama, keep the flag going. we love u and we in nigeria are proud of u

As I have posted many times before...

McCain is campaigning to be Commander-In-Chief, not POTUS.
Obama is campaigning to be President of the United States, not C-I-C.

McCain has demonstrated that his foreign policy will put a priority on security through military strength. Strength, as defined by McCain.

Obama has demonstrated that his foreign policy will put a priority on security through diplomatic strength. Strength, as defined by Obama.

Obama is to be commended for his outstanding and successful trip abroad. McCain could never deliver a speech of this magnitude as a senator or president. I cannot believe Katie Couric and CBS. To have the audacity to cut the huge gaffe John McCain made in the interview with Katie and replace it with a negative statement on Barack Obama was so disingenous. If Barack coughs loud they report it.

Obama did not support the SURGE in Iraq.

Now he wants a SURGE in Afghanistan................

It’s funny how Some Americans pretend they don't really care what them “furriners” think about the US of A and yet they all talk about the need for respect for America the world over. Guess what respect is a two way road. Nuff said.

The truth is that America is just a "Island onto itself" unless we think as a family taking care of each other our country will loose. New style of leader ship is required. Not so sound stupid, but President Bush and his tax break has cause a lot of risky business and Senator John McCain is trying to ride his coat tail into the white house with the same failed policy. Unless we let the Department of Justice do their job the crooks will continue to flease America. The Crooks Know who they are...

Speical Note: The US Attorney Office and The Department of Justice Please Go After the Crooks

All of Europe already VOTED unanimously in the UN for the Anti terrorist war in Afghanistan and Iraq. They did that while Obama was (one of the few) voting against it here in the States.

He's now in Europe asking them to join the fight?

Hello?

NATO is there, does he think he can convince them to send more troops? The U.S. is working with these countries, he's not proposing anything that isn't already being done. NATO has pulled troops back, most those countries are pusses and want to talk with the bad guys just like your beloved BHO.

BHO wants the U.S. to be a socialist country, well this country was founded by our fore fathers who wanted to get away from big socialist gov't. All you who want BHO, do the opposite of your ancestors and migrate back to a socialist country, we don't need it here. Your ancestors were much smarter than you are......

Obama has shown a respectful command of foreign policy issues during his trip so far. He seems to understand the importance of rebuilding our alliances abroad with all nations so that we can work together to win the real war on terror in Afghanistan, while bringing a responsible end to the situation in Iraq.

Obama has made me proud to be a supporter through an inspiration to bring people together for a common cause.

Obama '08!

Why is Obama speaking to a bunch of people that can't vote for him. If he is there to boost his foreign policy credentials, doesn't he have to do something first besides talk? This tour upsets me because he is touring like he is already the next president and America's choice. He has not won anything yet. Wait until you are President and then go touring and tell your plan. Only then are you are renewing relations and paving a way ahead and therefore making a difference.

Spend more time on the military bases where there are tens of thousands of military personnel that can vote for you. Military members overseas are rarely talked to before an election, so that would have been worth the time spent. Make your all your claims to them, it would have still ended up in the media.

Obama rocks. His words are positive, what is wrong with that? Are you Republicans and PUMAs so addicted to negativity that you can't appreciate a change of heart? Negativity is destructive to the world and to the human body, your stresses will kill you, your biases will maim you, your hatred will destroy you. Embrace hope, embrace unity, embrace Obama and the world will once again embrace America.

I am scared of Barack Hussein Obama!

Heh, well he has a gift of speaking – and dreaming. if he thinks Europeans will gladly and nicely follow US lead and they are eagerly waiting for it, than he is up for a big surprise. They will welcome him there, pet his back, nice diplomatic chit-chat, and send him home. And I speak as a fellow European from Poland who lives, studies, works and pays taxes in the USA (that's the reason why I think I have the right to say few things here, since I also pay for that freedom), and can, indeed, watch things from both perspectives. The fact of the matter is though, that selfish as it sounds, people in Europe mind their own business and their own policy – quite similar to Americans that don't like to be told or "led" to do something. I think European Central Bank showed it clearly enough when it was rising interest rates to curb inflation in EUROZONE while FED was decreasing them, effectively dumping the Dollar.

P.S. If LEADERS in Europe don't listen that intently, will China or Russia do? Hmmmm

"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?"

It would be impolite to call you an idiot Ferlandos, but hey, what the heck, YOU"RE AN IDIOT.

Go Obama! When he's elected, it's sure going to be nice to have a leader we can be proud of. I watched his speech yesterday and thought, "This is more it. This is the kind of person who should represent the United States to the world." Given the size and response of the Berlin crowd, they think so as well.

The cowboy image and "your either with us or against us" disapated a little from the trip. Though it may be just a trickle, its a start. Bush alienated everyone, nobody wants to be a part of anything with us, when they do its because of need. Obama may not be the next president but he has shown what could be and laid a small blueprint in which to follow for who McCain should he win. The question will be will he be smart enough to use it. Other countries have stronger enconomys and nations in need have other alternatives to the US dollar that is dwindling by the day next to some foreign money. the US has to remain the leader and that can only happen with change.

Does it ever stop? There is no end to Obama's pompous and arrogant behavior. I think we would have to ask, how much of that was staged. It is such an insult to the American people that Obama would try to be compared to J.F. Kennedy Obama is no J.F. Kennedy. Get yourself in check Obama, you have not won the election yet, as I recall you need the votes from the American people, not the Berliners.

Go Obama! When he's elected, it's sure going to be nice to have a leader we can be proud of. I watched his speech yesterday and thought, "This is more it. This is the kind of person who should represent the United States to the world." Given the size and response of the Berlin crowd, they think so too.

It's pretty sad that Obama even needs to explain this to people! Duh, we live in a world with a finite amount of space and resources – has it not occurred to everyone that if you tick off all your neighbors, life is going to be a lot harder?

Senator Obama cannot win for losing. Before he went overseas to the Middle East he was accused of not having done anything or been anywhere. Once he left he was accused of going on a campaign trip and not a fact finding trip, like Senator McCain hasn't done the same thing. Now he draws hundreds of thousands of foreigners waving American flags and he is criticized for that. If no one had shown up for his speech he would have been criticized for that. What will he be criticized for next?

If his intent was to send a message, who is he doing this on the behalf of? It is the president's job to send messages on behalf of us, he has no authority to do this and has completely overstepped his bounds. He presumes too much when he thinks he has the right to speak on behalf of the U.S. to foreign nations, this is what he does after he becomes president, not before. As a Democrat even this is too much for me, and then to abandon visiting wounded soldiers because you couldn't take your press with you and would actually have to talk to them without it being a photo-op, what have we come to when this is who our party looks to as the future?

obama 08,12

Sen Obama continues to make this a one world economy. Having
him in office will devastate this country. We will not be sovereign any more, higher taxes, talking to the enemy, partial birth abortions, marriage between a man and a woman, having dealings with some of the idiots hes in bed with is so outrageous its stupid. And when he went to Germany he did not visit our wounded soliders. This is so sad. He is only an orator. He does more than flip flop. He takes both sides. A person that flip flops turns over to the other side and usually only once. Hes doing is over and over and over. He does not commit to anything. Depending where he is thats what he puts out. He won't have a debate with McCain because he knows he will not do well. He needs to commit to something and stay there. Yes, politicians change their minds and waffle. But, he does it all the time. Get real Obama and country

I want a president of the United States, not of the world. What other senators (and that is all he is now) are overseas meeting with heads of states? We need someone that cares first about U. S., not Europe and the middle East.

From not an obamabot, thank GOD:

"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?"

What is your first language, not an obamabot? It's hard to tell from these sentences. Maybe you should brush up on your English skills before you criticize someone else.

It has been reported elsewhere Europe is raputred (vaguely) by Obama. Seems they can't figure out where he stands on trade and foreign affairs!!! He has no solutions of his own and only parrots what others have said.

LETS SEE Mccain was in Bethlehem Pa , A german restaurant, and other U S venues. Barack no matter where he went HE WAS ABLE TO PRONOUNCE WHERE HE WAS AND WHO HE WAS TALKING TOO. That is more than MC BUSH CAN DO . Mccain cannot get by without his puppet to tell him what to say or how to pronounce a name. HE IS not able in anyway shape or form to show the world that he is past his time and is not/will not be ready to represent this once very proud and astute country. Go back to Arizona where the folks are not sure who they are or how they speak. We need someone to lead us not stumble through speechs and also knows where he is in the world.

He is the ONE......

Well, it was surely great to witness the love for Obama oversees. Concert or no concert, it is obvious that there are many around the world who are moved by Obama as well. Deny it all you want, Obama is impressive globally.
Concert or no concert I have never seen any politician receive this much adoration on a worldwide level. He is truly a "citizen of the world".
Thank you Mr. Obama for taking your message across the Atlantic, and making friends once again with the international community. Many of us know that we do need help, and working together with the world would accomplish more.

As I see it there are only two questions to ask yourselves here:

Would you rather have a young bright and alert intellectual mind in a crisis
or an old man who is bordering on the beginning of dementia
Who is not quite sure who the enemy is from one day to the next or where they are for that matter.

The answer is simple,
Obama 08

Finally, a president who understands the big picture and will walk the walk instead of just talking about it.

The "inexperience" so many of you use as reasons to go against Obama is really inexperience to do things the old, nasty, political, Washington way (aka–Clintons!). Obama is brilliant and is already starting to get things turned around.

This is not just America out there on its own. We have to deal with the rest of the world. Obama's brilliance and charisma will help us do that.

I am thankful he's our candidate and really hope to God he will get into office and stay there for 2 terms–and that he's safe the entire time.

Ferlandos,
Most Germans speak and understand English. English is a required
study in almost all countries.

Why didn't anyone ask the same questions of John McSame when he went to Canada or Mexico or Columbia?

Get it together The media needs to start holding McSame to the same critical eye as they do Obama. Where is the coverage of McSame's historical record of flip-flops. Where is the question of the judgement he showed in blindly supporting a President who lied not only to him but the people.

His arrogance is astounding and you Obamanation groupies have got to be kidding. To say he is anything besides a politician is ridiculous. He is not even voted into the presidency and you people have him ruler of the world. Isn't this how the anti-Christ gets started?

It's obvious. The world is ready. It's our way or no way, just ain't going to cut it anymore. Sorry Republican's.

Unbelievable. Obama "visits" troops in Iraq, critizes the US in front of 200,000 Germans (there for a rock concert, not for Obama), then disses wounded vets at hospitals in Germany because it would be "inapproporiate".

WHAT A JOKE THIS GUY IS. Wake up Obama supporters, your god has no ideas or leadership skills whatsoever!

Ferlandos, Cat Robison, and joann,

The biggest concert in Germany is the annual Reggae Festival at Koln. This concert draws about 50,000 people at its peak during the four-day coverage. How do you account for 200,000 people? Yes, they were there to see Senator Obama. The bands were there to keep the people entertained as they waited. The only rival to the Obama event is the Oktober fest. So, there goes you stupid statement.
Joann,
Senator Obama has been saying these things in America all along. Like many bloggers have stated before, if you take the time to listen you will notice that he repeats his message consistently and often.

amen! we saw where the united states' unilateral attitude landed us last time.

not an obamabot, thank GOD

How many languages do you speak!

One minute you want everyone to speak english, the next you complain because where not bylingual.

Give up already redneck, your hate is unhealthy for you and this country

Go Obama

We are all in this together and it is about time that we have a president that can under stand this.

Acting like the big bully all the time will get you no where

@David from Atlanta
*Anybody that lives in this economy knows you can't spend what you don't have.
*
How naive.. we as individual and country spend more than we have/earn. Have you ever heard of debt... well we are living and fighting war on borrows money.. China and Japan own Trillions of $ worth of our debt.. so in essence we are spending their money which we will have to pay them back in future with some interest.. so it is good that our currency is going down.. which in turn is bringing down out debt and it is also good that oil is going up because china and japan have to spend their USD for oil but this gives Saudis the control of US debt..

I don't understand why some people – including McCain – are making a big deal out of Obama going overseas and making a speech. McCain went to Canada last month specifically to make a speech on how he supports NAFTA, and nobody made that "campaigning" out as anything unusual.

Ferlandos

That's the best reach I've ever seen in a moderated blog. Congrats. You FAIL!

Go Obama

We are all in this together and it is about time that we have a president that can under stand this.

Acting like the big bully all the time will get you know where

I agree with check and checkmate. I don't care for any of the candidates. I just don't trust someone that disrespects our flag and our pledge.

What Obama is doing in this nation and across the world is what needs to be done to get America back in the No. 1 position. McCain will always complain because every time McCain tries to set a trap for Obama...Obama takes it head on and it blows up in McCain's face.

Obama must be our President for the sake of American humanity and hospitality across the world.

Obama is so full of it sometimes. He keeps saying he made this trip as a U.S. Senator and not a presidential candidate...then why did his campaign fund the trip? Why is he only doing this now that he's running for office? What other senator goes overseas to speak at organized political rallies in front of 200,000 people?

Let's hope he picks Kathryn Sebelius as his VP so that there is at least one grounded and honest politician on the democratic ticket.

America’s allies in Europe are crucial to the success of anti-terror efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq

A couple months ago Obama said the terrorists are in Iraq to fight Americans, suggesting that the terrorists were not in Iraq until America invaded. If we are pulling out unconditionally then why do we need help with anti-terror efforts in Iraq? Furthermore if we should not have have been in Iraq in the first place why do we need anti-terror efforts in Iraq?

BTW just wondering if any of you have put it together yet. Want to know why we should stay in Iraq? What country is between Iraq and Afghanistan? IRAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not suprised July 25th, 2008 9:03 am ET
"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?
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Did you read the article, or just the headlines? The concerns that the German press had were that Obama would get more cooperation from them in the war on terror and that they would end up committing their troops and money in the effort. In other words, the think Obama would build the true coalition in the war on terror that Bush simply could not. Respect and cooperation will get you further than arrogant bullying any day of the week.

Are you serious? Do you really think it was the rock concert that brought people there? If two warm up bands come on before the Rolling Stones, and the crowd was 200,000, would you say..."No body mentioned that the people were there to see the two warm up bands...they could care less about the Stones."

Please...

Oh yes, OB has all the answers and JM is wrong. WRONG. How dare OB thinks he is king of the world. He is a really inexperienced man who is running to the whitehouse. He has no time to visit wounded troops but can go to a gym. We know where his heart really lies. How dare he give that speech blasting the U.S. on foreign soil. This man is scary.

Obama said it very well that the U.S. needs to partner with countries. The first George Bush partnered with a huge coalition of governments during the first Iraq War, the second George Bush went it alone in Iraq. Now, relations with even our allies is not good. The U.S. needs to have strong alliances to combat terrorism. Many of our allies are not willing to send troops to help us in Afghanistan anymore. Why? The U.S. disregard for the rest of the world. Bush and now McCain have this vision that the U.S. can go it alone. A return to strong diplomacy to challenge our enemies and re-building alliances is needed. Thanks to Obama for recognizing that although the U.S. is the strongest nation economically and militarily in the world, we can not go it alone. We need the help and trust of many other countries in this world.in order to be successful.

I'm sending this comment separate because the mods won't have the cojones to publish it.
Everyone ask yourself one question and then answer it honestly after giving it some real thought, don't knee-jerk your answer.

That questions is: If Barack Obama were a white junior senator from Illinois, would he be where he is today?

Seems everyone wants to be a part of electing the first black president, regardless of the damage his presidency WILL do to this country.

McCains to short to be President.

The choice seems so obvious to me. Stay in the dark ages with McCain or move into the future with BO?? Hardly a question in the international community's mind. Whats up USA ?- afraid to take your calling to real leadership and prefer to keep going with what you've got? WAKE UP!!!!!!!

This is very arrogant on his part to be telling European partners what they need to be doing to support the war efforts. He is just a 1st term Senator. This trip is going to backfire big time on him.

Why is he in Germany giving speeches?????????

Speaking to Americans living or serving abroad during the trip would have been fine. They are voters just like any other American.
Speaking to the crowd in Berlin was way out of line, and I'm sure they appreciated the "Remake the World" comment as much as I did. Way out of line, not over! His time would have been better spent serving on the Senate floor like he was elected and is being paid to do.

To all you who are idolizing the second coming I have just one number for you. 143. 143 represents the numbers of days your precious Obama has been in the Senate. Before that the Illinois state legislature. So a freshman senator with 143 days experience wants to be the leader of the greatest nation in the world. Do any of you see a problem with that? I mean really. Do you think that if you took a new job at a Fortune 500 company that after 143 days you could become the CEO? Please. Use your brain that God gave you and realize that for all the hoopla this man creates, for all the "Hope & Change" grabage he spews, for all the socialist policy proposals he has listed on his campaign website, and for most of all, with only 143 days in Washington, Obama is not the right person for the job.

Wow, what a concept.....cultivating and working WITH allies vs. being the world's leading "rogue nation" in violation of all manner of treaties, accords and international laws! Undoing Bush's legacy of damage to America and the world will be a daunting task...but it looks like Obama is more than up to that challenge!

To the stuudges who bring up the concert, it was aranged in hand with his speech. Give it a brake, your canidite is a moroon and I feel for you but give credit where it is do.

Obama 08

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 those subcommittee meetings because the whole committee was holding the meetings. In fact, Obama attended several of those meetings, while John McCain has not attended any of his committee meetings about Afghanistan for 2 years.

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

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

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.

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?

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 !

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.

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

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.

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

I think Obama is out hyping Miley Cyrus -

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

BHO is looking old.

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.

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.

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...?)

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"

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.

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

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??????

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!

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!!!

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.

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.

“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!!!

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..

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

So this is what diplomacy might look like

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

I've lost all faith in the mainstream media.

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!

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

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!!!!

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.

He captured their hearts but not their minds.

But John captures both hearts and minds internally and externally.

Go JOHN

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.

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

"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.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 **

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?

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

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

Heil Obama.

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!

@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.

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

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?

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 !

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.

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

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..

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!

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.

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.

He keeps on apologizing for America being America.

We need to be more like France.

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.

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!

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.

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.....

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!!!!

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!

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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...

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

Obama rocks!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

OBAMA 08....

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

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

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

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!!!!!

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.

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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.

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

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.....

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?

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.

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

"The Audacity of Obama"

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.

Who pays for Obama's trip abroad?

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.

No m,ore go it alone Bush Mcain policy.

Go Obama go.

Obama 08/12.

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.

Whose says Barack ain't got no international savey?

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.

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?????????

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

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??????

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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!

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...?

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