Iraq has been wrong from day one surge or no surge…we should have been in Afghanistan hunting OBL

I have never seen a bigger egomaniac in my life. Obama acts like he is already the Supreme Commander of the Milky Way galaxy.

I hope you guys expose this imposter before it is too late. Is it just me or do others get the feeling of some sinister undertones when listening to him speak.

Obama you are not the President!!!

wouldn't that be:

started calling "french fries 'french fries' again"?? Is there an Grammatician in the house?
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Also: "I’m not the president,” Obama said. “I’m a United States senator. I am a candidate for president.”

Why do people keep saying that he's acting like he's already the president? He sorta just killed that with the above statement… There's a difference between acting like the President-elect and acting presidential. Obama's just trying to embody the qualities of who he wants to become. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT?!?!?!

Was this trip neccessary?

Why is it that the political ticker always has so many grammatical and typographical errors in it all the time? Come on CNN!

looks like presidential material to me.why does that make right-wingers so mad?

Well handled, but let the screeching right-wingers begin.

The facts on the ground have not changed Obama's mind.
I'm shocked. Shocked I tell you.

McClueless says that it doesn't matter why we went to Iraq, nor how long we stay there and long as we leave in victory. That makes as much sense as his Birth Control/ Viagra answer. Will someone grow a pair and ask him to define victory that has any resemblance to the reason we went to Iraq?

Mc Cain is the new Giuliani all you hear is "a noun, a verb & Iraq/Surge"

How ironic the CNN story said the press conference bordered on a "lovefest" considering other news agencies reporting potential Obama running mate John Edwards was caught in a Beverly Hills hotel this weekend with a woman not his wife. I wonder why CNN hasn't reported THAT story? Maybe because you are in the tank for Obama?

This man is as Presidential as they get. There is NO denying it.

I am willing to bet that John McCain is kicking himself for making such a big deal about Obama not traveling to Iraq, now.

I predict that with in the next week or two…..Obama's Poll numbers concerning Foriegn Affair experience and Iraq will be rising.

It is very obvious that his judgement on Iraq is shared by many Iraqi's and their Leaders……

And it is also obvious that Obama is well received in other Countries…..didn't see all the Protester's that Bush/Cheney/Rice get when they visit other Countries.

And I must admit….it was so beautiful to see people from other Countries (again) waving the American flag!

I'm an Obama supporter, but this is all posturing. I'll even tell you his weakness. Americans believe the surge has been helpful and Barack was flat out wrong on this one. I still think he makes a better commander, but he got it wrong.

Now his wrong wouldn't have cost nearly as many American lives as Bush. McCain also got lucky about the Sunni awakening and Al Saadr standing down. That was very fortunate and McCain claiming credit for it is a joke.

I believe Obama is better for the US and the world, but I know for a fact the Republicans will do NOTHING to deal with health care, global warming, conservation or energy independence. It's not in their party platform for the past 25 years. What fool thinks they've woken up?

In fact, this trip confirmed everything he's been saying for the last couple of years. Once again, Obama has been proven right.

Oh man, that Obama, he just wants to bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, and now he wants a "surge" in Afghanistan, but still doesn't believe that the surge worked in Iraq.

Vote "None of the Above"!!

Of course it didn't change his mind. He'd have to admit he was dead wrong on the surge if he acknowledged the huge level of improvement in Iraq. Besides what does Obama know about national security and military matters anyway? Absolutely nothing.

Obama's response is simply the truth. I would have said the same and it isn’t down to arrogance. If you are well educated and in addition, truly aware about the world (politically, socially, culturally, religious and environmentally etc) and have great world insight as Obama does having lived and experienced different cultures, you don’t need people to tell you what you already know/suspect except that they help buttress your views plus you listen. That's no crime neither is it arrogance.

Pictured: Obama buddies up with fellow Socialist.

McCain pushed for the Iraq war even before George Bush and Dick Cheney. He wanted to invade in 1998. He then strongly supported Ahmed Chalabi who is currently under criminal investigation for a number of things including providing much of the false intelligence that led us to war in Iraq. McCain at one time took Chalabi's false intelligence over our own CIA. Talk about judgment, why isn't the media hounding McCain over this like they have with Obama's minister. Chalabi is a criminal and McCain was a huge supporter. McCain is the reason we went to Iraq, he helped Bush push for the war. Now he's getting away with it because the media is too busy looking for something to attack Obama over.

Y didn't U do something about Afghanistan when U were appointed to the subcommittee 2yrs ago? Your actions are more a true test and so far Barack you've been shoveling smoke to the gullable. Put the lady on the ticket so U can win or your going tobe a metoric flash in the pan.

Viva la French People!

That has got to be burning McCain's political breeches……Obama is pretty close to being 99% teflonic……..would say 100%, but one must realize that perfection is rare in this day and age in politics.

Sorry McSame supporters, Obama is just a lot more presidential. Obama just has it and McSame does not. Y'all need to retire your McOld. Was there not a better republican for you republicans to roll out this time around? You republicans ran out of your stock of conversative robots to roll out? You had to go pull out the original pro-type that was manufactured years ago.

Obama08

Whew…Im SO glad I dont have to call 'em 'Freedom Fries' anymore! That was sooo lame btw.

yes he is the president

July 25th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Obama you are not the President!!!
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You are right, and he never said he was. Not yet.

Let's see, in the United States we have: A housing slump, rising unemployment, rising gas prices, rising food costs, a slump in retail sales, a broken infrastructure nationwide, a healthcare crisis, homeless veterans, homeless children, an unstable stock market, failed banks, a mortgage crisis and so much more. While Obama is enjoying photo ops in the Middle East, who is addressing the problems back home? The Obama trip was supposed to be a fact finding mission. Instead, he upstaged our president and showed a level of arrogance that was incomprehensible. He can stand on the other end of a teleprompter, but he can't hold press conferences where he is asked more than one question at a time. Change has to come gradually with intelligence and humility. The spotlight needs to shine on the challenges of the American people not on Barack Obama.

Of course, that "wonderful tradition" of not criticizing a sitting president is a Republican tradition. A tradition that progressives like Clinton and Pelosi have never had a problem breaking..

Did anyone expect a trip to change his mind? Opinions rarely change, and only if one approaches things with an open mind. My guess is he didn't do that. He only looked for ways to support his view. It's human nature.

But I know each "side" will go nuts exclaiming how he was right all along or that he's too inexperienced to know better.

Ugh, I hate the two-party system.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

Obama will say and do anything to be president…. even pretend he is and take a workd tour…

Shameful and a clear display of an egomaniac…

Cant wait till he accepts his party's nomination… now that they found a stadium big enough for his ego.

NO Obama in 2008… we just cant afford another inexperienced president.

Uh, Lisa, Obama said exactly that in the article above. Maybe if you could read, your posts would make more sense.

"Obama is a tool of the far left as never seen before in this country. He got his start in the corruption of Chicago politics. He spent 142 days in the Senate and by all accounts spent most of that time taking cigarette breaks and chewing gum before strutting occasionally on the floor of Congress. He and his wife joined an separatist church to jump start their career in politics. He aligned himself with the most anti-American people he could find to become involved in the political scene. Beware what lurks in the minds of men who have their own ideas about the direction of this country. McCain has not courted the extreme of his party, in fact Republican party is upset with him, and then turned to the center like Obama has. This fraud is a puppet and like Howard Dean was scared to death that he might actually become president. These are dangerous times and Obama is a dangerous candidate. All of our enemies support him and he supports our enemies. This PC crap will kill us."

Obama, You were right form the beginning, don't worry about the Puma whiners.. They think war will bring solutions to everything…

Why would Obama change his mind on Iraq. As a matter-of-fact, his trip confirmed his beliefs. He was correct all along. Now the Bush administration is changing their minds and all of a sudden we're talking about a withdrawal in the same timeframe as Obama. He is the man with the plan. Get rid of the warmongers and dummies.

Love you Obama!!!!!!!!

lisa
mccain was not the president either when he did his speech in canada and met with leaders in mexico and colombia to discuss nafta, But dont worry dear in due time obama will be president!!!!!!!!!!!

Why should the trip change his mind. He has changed his mind 4 times since January.

Osama is not in Afganistan. Is Obama now promoting the idea of invading Pakastan??

Lisa, you cannot read!!! That's exactly what Obama said.

Guyver and Lisa,
Get over it and move on. Vote for who you want to, and remember for every lie and hateful saying you will have to personally pay for it.

He will be in November

Iraq was the wrong war Obama08

It is nice to see an American public figure embracing and receiving some fauning from a French President.

Does these mean it is now safe to call FF's—french fries and not liberty fries?

Then next President of the United States
BARACK OBAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our standing with the world has already improved,
and hes only running for president.

Cant stop progress.

Because you are a stubborn and ridged man that ambition has you blind Obama.

You have no solution to offer other than Socialism.
You see America as the cause of all problems in the world.
You are an opportunist politician that is only looking for power but cover-up by a Harvard degree and limelight of Hollywood.

Oh, one more you are not JFK. NOT EVEN CLOSE.

Guyver from Canada … if you find sinister undertones when Obama speaks … I would suggest that perhaps it just sounds that way when you filter it through YOUR racial prejudices. Don't feel alone … we have plenty of racist down here too!

If you were to compare egos … McCain has more than his share, as do you!

Lisa … HE WILL BE!!

Stand up! The real "Borack Obama"………

And that's what he said Lisa, He said he's not the president! Did you not read that? Spread your negativity somewhere else please.

Obviously , many Americans aren't really suffering yet, thats why McCain remains competative in the poles. The republicans seriously need to rethink their stand in America. I just lost my job today and all McCain can do is criticize OBAMA's judgement? I may not agree with some of OBAMA's plans, But the way the economy has been going has allowed me to face reality and stop playing party lines.

Guyver from Canadia
"Is it just me or do others get the feeling of some sinister undertones when listening to him speak."

It's just you.

Wow, and here come the haters.

McCain supporters actually believe Obama is a secret terrorist trying to take over the world. ????????? It's time to check yourselfs into the loony bin.

Good thing you are in Canada. Staty there Guyver. Lisa, you are just not smart.

Amazing, I don't see him holding up a "Vote for me" banner standing beside the French president. He simply stated, as fact, his opposition to the invasion of Iraq, long before the invasion was initiated. As Senator he's trying to help mend some fences and IF elected will have some mutual understandings in place before taking office. You people can't be pleased. I'm beginning to think, with the lack of substance regarding any criticism of Obama, that race is the major underlying issue.
Pathetic..simply pathetic…

Guyver from Canada apparently doesn't know much about American politics. Hey Guyver, the biggest egomaniacal fool in America currently resides in the White House. You may not care for Obama but any boob off the street could have done a better job than the current clown that sits in the oval office.

I am about to cancel my CNN subscription. I used to think these blogs were about the election and the candidates. That is all out the window with this pseudo-presidential tour on taxpayers money. I guess the obamabots will have to send 10 more bucks each to fill up the war chest for the election. The amt of money being wasted is astronomical. keep drinking the koolaid-I prefer the guy on the environmentally clean Golf Cart!

Yeah duh Lisa. Did you just not read the article or are you wearing your Blue Blockers to work again:

“I’m not the president,” Obama said. “I’m a United States senator. I am a candidate for president.”

Hey, that's FROM THE ARTICLE!!! Lisa.

trillion dollar war what is right about that. we lost by the admittance that there were'nt any wmds. its a lost period. we have to now rebuild a country because of bad intelligence. trillions of dollars more.
we sure could be using that money here.

No to Mcsame

Finally - an American presence respected around the world. Like in the days of Kennedy, and Reagan. All Americans should be proud!!

thanks Barak Obama

To Lisa and all PUMA punks–Neither is HRC the President, nor is she going to be! Obama will BE our next president, with or without you PUMA idiots. Have you noticed he is AHEAD in the polls, despite the absence of your pantsuit-wearing female demagogue on his ticket or anywhere near him. Remember that his numbers were high even BEFORE she came back from wherever she went to lick her wounds and made her so-called "endorsement" of Obama.
Obama/anyone but HRC '08 & '12

Obama already CHANGED his position on Iraq 3 times this year! Are you expecting more??

Obama "haters" continue to comment on his overseas trip claiming he's NOT President, etc. etc. About how big Sen. Obama's ego is., etc. etc.

I'm SO DARN PROUD 200,000 people showed up to hear him speak.

I'm SO DARN PROUD Sen. Obama looks "Presidential". It was truly AMAZING to see the crowd waving an American flag by the hundreds, rather than a candidate who does nothing but complain and attack his opponent, coming from someone who claim to be a 'straight talker". AS oppose to a Sen. McCain who can't even get 50,000 people to show up to hear him speak because his speeches and town hall meetings are so BORING and LACK MOTIVATION.

I'm SO DARN PROUD Sen. Obama invited the major media networks with him overseas so that they can witness his political intelligence and professionalism around the world when it comes to foreign leaders.

I'm SO DARN PROUD Sen. Obama is a "hands on" type of President with a different perspective and a vision for CHANGE in this country.

Well, HELL I'd rather vote for a candidate who "walks the Presidential walk" as the old folks would say. I say GOD BLESS HIM, at LEAST he's willing to meet world leaders and make attempt to mend a lot of damage done by the current administration who did nothing but make Americans more hated around the world.

So you know what? All you so-called "Obama Haters", you go ahead and keep hating, if that's all you got to complain about how "Presidential" Sen. Obama appears, how big his ego is, etc., etc, during his trip overseas. Yada, Yada, Yada…

Are you serious? Are you that juvenile that that's all you have to complain about is the man's ego and mannerisn? Talk about LAME and STUPID on all levels. I guess that's why you ALL voted for an idiot like George Bush. It proves that's why you ALL are so HAPPY with the gas prices, our economy and healthcare which is in the toilets. Yeah….that's why George Bush loves voters like you. You're an easy target. It was easy for George Bush to play you all as FOOLS!! John McCain is smiling at all you suckers!!

So you all just keep hating on Sen. Obama, because the more you hate the more it will come back around full circle.

Why won't CNN report how John Edwards just got busted for sleeping around behind his sick wife's back? If it was Mitt Romney it would be the lead story for a week. On CNN you can't find the story with a warrant.

Don't hate, you'll feel better!!!! He only doing what he opponent dared him to do. The world only seeing what u do u are afraid of CHANGE!!!!!

I read idiots competing to see who will be the biggest fool by making the silliest statements! How sad for your little meaningless life? You 'd better get a grip or take a hike!

president Obama '08/12. You can just see it. Finally, we can join the world and head into the futture instead of playing the Lone Ranger.

OMG America, when McCain and his Supporters were accusing Obama of not being able to handle our foreign Policy. We all though McCain had a good argument. Now that Obama has shown he can handle it and handle it better than this current President. We Now are Accusing Obama of acting like he is our President? Can he get a break?

Can we vote already?

Comparing Obama to McShame is like comparing a Ferrari to a Pinto.

He's not the President "yet", Lisa.

I love Obama lord knows I do but John McCain will be our next president because white people are not going to vote for him and also curtain people have to be in place in order for revalation to be fufilled and it has John McCain name all over it……..

Get over your immature sentiments and start acting like adults.

"I don't like him, he acts like he's president".
" I don't like him, he's an egomaniac".

What are you 12 yr.old schoolgirls? Or just occupying the same IQ range?

Grow up now and get a grip. The man is acting like a leader because that is the job he is applying for. Guess what? He's real good at it.
He speaks properly, is polite, proper, logical and has sane peaceful ideas.

He embodies the country that you happen to live in, or what it was before the good ol' boys took over. Others like and respect him because of these attributes, they are what the US should be known for. Not the lone ranger and his evil sidekicks.

Or have you been so frightened and talked to like a child, ripped off, watched the values of your houses decline, your citizens killed and your jobs shipped away that you cannot see past it?

How's that going for you?

Peace.

Won't it be wonderful to have a president who increases good will toward America around the world?

The people who call Obama egomaniac and arrogant must be weak. Learn to be a leader.

Wow. I wish that you guys would not hate on Obama so much. Most of you guys are republicans who just can't stand to lose and the other half is made up of people who used to support Hillary and now embittered because of her loss. I can't see why you can't accept her loss. She lost fair and square.
It's these former Hillary supporters and PUMA that bother me the most. How could you discard everything that Hillary believed in and vote for McCain.
Barrack Hussein Obama is going to be the next President of The United States.
I wish you would join us in this revolution of change. I wish you would share in the spirit of Hope for a better future. We all want the same things. We all want an end to the Iraq war. We all want universal healthcare. We all want a balanced budget It does not matter who delivers on the things that we want just as long a we get it.

STOP THE HATE CHILD!

Lisa,
He's not the President yet but will be soon.
Oh Glory day

Canada?? Dude.

Make up your mind — you wanted to see if was presidential material. Now you say he is acting too presidential.

The more CNN and MSNBC favor Obama in their coverage, the more voters Obama is losing in the polls. The latest polls have Obama dropping down to a mere 4% lead which is statistically insignificant.

Americans are starting to see the media coverage as grossly unfair and that, coupled with a new white backlash is bringing the great messiah down.

McCain can only hope that CNN and MSNBC keep up their unfair and biased coverage.

Obama is always strong in what he believes and his judgement is right.
McCain doesn't remember what he believed last. Poor old McPain
OBAMA (2008 -16)

He is not acting like a President, what do you people expect him to do when he meets world leaders? do you want him to act like and idiot, face it, the world likes the guy, and i'm happy that he represent America, i think most of you would like to see him fail than to succeed, believe me, a 46 year old black guy will never screw up the white house, think about it..

"French Love Americans." is flat out untrue. Most French are most displeased with Great Britain, English, and anything derived from the same like the USA.

They feel that their own culture is being made extinct by the onslaught of Western Culture from the US, especially since most all of it is in English. The French language is no longer the international standard it once was. It world wide use is dwindling.

There is no question Senator Obama is ready for POTUS but will the news media paint a different picture for the american people who dont pay attention to the campaign season until it is time to vote. The internet is a good thing because well informed non bias folks get the real news with out corporate news media muddeling the waters. With out the net McCain would surly be way ahead of Obama in the polls.

To: Lisa

We need some type of leadership your boy Bush and McCain are not showing no type leadership. You need to just get on board the Obama train. All aboard!!!!!!!!!

All of you blogger that have nothing else to say but to criticize Sen. Obama should look at how for the first time in a very long time an american is bringing hope to the United States. His is not at all arrogant. I believe you are arrogant and jealous.

You would think by the comments above that Obama sent out invitations to Europe and ask over 200,000 people to come hear him speak. Just because Mcinsane did not get the same reception as Obama is not his fault. Why is it the the entire world recognizes someone as bright, articulate, smart and brillant as Obama but America is still stuck on stupid.

Even though Obama is not the President (he stated that more times then one) he surely looked, act, like a President I would be Proud of… you know versus the one that EVERYONE is ashame of … please remember McCain + President = Bush 3rd Term…. how could the US sustain that?

For months republicans whined about how Obama had no foreign policy experience and hadn't really visited with heads of state. They railed that Obama was not fit to be the nation's head of state, and was naive about the way world politics work. McCain even had a ticker counting the days since Obama's last overseas trip. So what does Obama do? He lines up a world tour to show everyone that he is a capable, comfortable, and even eloquent leader that can restore America's high standing in the world… turn it back into the city on a hill. So when his world tour becomes a fantastic success, the repubs whine about how he's too arrogant because people in europe attend his speeches. McCain has visited all those countries too… the only difference is no one in europe cared. So cry all you want repubs, but Obama's success is not because of his arrogance… its because of his popularity.

Obama added that in a “wonderful tradition” one does not criticize a sitting president while visiting overseas.

Obama, this is one case where breaking tradition would be warranted. Like people overseas don't know the great job that Dubya has done? Criticize that sorry rascal anywhere, anytime.

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why does sen. obama state the obvious and try to make it sound like it is a revelation that he just brought about.does he have that little respect for our inteligence?. everybody that sat over a coffee table or whatever other venue knows we need more troops in afghanistan thats a no-brainer. why do you think they have been after the UN to get more allies involved since that war started. maybe sen. obama just tuned in because it as become important now that iraq seem to be in hand.as far as getting the surrounding nations to come together to put pressure on Iran why is this a good idea now that he is saying it and was ridiculed by him when Hillary first brought it up during the nomination primaries. this guy is a joke and those who can't see through him deserve their fate

he is not p- yet
BUT he will be

By the way, Lisa you're the worst. I feel so sorry for you. The hate bitter feelings you keep inside of you oozes through each one of your posts. I'll bet you supported Hillary and now…You've turned to the darkside of the force.

Fear leads to Anger
Anger leads to hate
Hate leads to SUFFERING

The Republicans have one strategy only - no plans how to save the country from the terrible mess the Republicans created themselves - only the same tired, old strategy to bury their opponent in personal attacks. Most of them lies.

Is this how you want your country run? With deceit and manipulation? Wouldn't some integrity be a breath of fresh air?

Finally someone offers another choice, a better way. If the American people fall for this disgusting tactic again after eight years of this bs, then they deserve to be scammed by the Republicans and their corporate masters forever.

Nor should he change his position. He is on the right track in the eyes of the American and Iraqi people. Our focus and our resources need to be elsewhere.

Why is the oil spill in the gulf being covered up by the media? To protect mcCANE?

he is not a president yet. All this over attentions is like he is a president….and rock star. Many words from reporters, but nothing really we do not know already.

As for you Mr, Guyer from Canada, stick to your countries' business.

Sen. Obama is demonstrating his ease in dealing with foreign leaders and his solid grasp of strategic issues. His diplomatic skills and intelligence have convinced me he is ready and able to lead America on the world stage.

Sen. McCain's petty criticisms and inability to provide a strategic direction for America (other than "winning a war") show me how little prepared he is for such a role.

I wonder if European really like all the touching all the time - - we European do not like to touch in public this much. O. hands are constantly on shoulders of other politicians…..

Obama did an excellent job of balancing his position as a candidate while respecting the santity of the current presidency. All the critics of his very successful trip is simply jealous that their candidate failed to garner hardly any attention when he made his transatlantic excursion as the presumptive republican nominee.

It is very inspiring to show to the rest of the world that America has charistamic leaders who can speak with such an ease when it comes to the challenges that we are all facing. Since when being knowledgeable has become a liability. This is the best country in the world and we expect our leaders to be among the best in the world as well. The kind of respect that the rest of the world has show to senator Barack Obama, germans waiving American flags, French paying attentiton to what is happening in our country should make every true American proud.
Keep up raising the bar for our country: we are really proud of you.

It will be interesting to see how McSame and his 527 buddies spin this into a flip flop.

The Republicans will not let black voters forget how Hillary stayed in a race she could not win and caused great divides in the races. She will be blamed if Obama loses. I am fine with that . We can have at least another 8 years of the GOP.. The have nots, the majority will be in a terrible fix by then. We will never ever vote for Hillary so she had her shot and next time she runs she will go down in smoke if she is depending on the black vote. Last time I checked I think she will need them.

See, this goes to show the people in other countries respect him and are hopefully that we can get back on track and the USA will stop being the worlds bully and make us all looks like jerks.

So once we wrap up Iraq with a big victory bow, how long will it take for all the dems to start screaming about "getting out of Bush's Afghanistan war"?

Obama knows something we all know, but McCain in his aged mindset doesn't….we just want the troops home and to fight our REAL enemy. If the surge worked the way McCain says it has, then bringing home the troops would mean bringing them home in victory. Isnt that what McCain claims to want? Looks like he just wants a reason to keep the war going….mongerer!

You Obama haters can't deal with the fact that Obama is loved all over the world and McCain would never command such an audience.

It is ironic how McShame goaded Obama to travel overseas to check out conditions in Iraq and Afghanistan and now that he has done that, all you haters can't stand the fact that he indeed looks and sounds Presidential.

In your face!! You all can kiss his royal behind!!!!! hauhauhauauahauhauhauah

Who dares to challenge my authority?

Let's see, before Obama's trip, he was criticized for lacking foreign policy credentials, for not visiting Iraq, and for being naive about the reality of US relations with foreign states.

Now that he's gone and shown that he not only possesses deft judgment on foreign issues but can hold his own in a number of foreign settings, he's criticized for "acting like he's president" because he's meeting with other leaders and other citizens are lining up to see him (oh, the horror!).

Talk about paranoia. McCain has a similar problem, it's just that when he acts like a president, he's acting like the current president.

Maybe your just an idiot if you start hearing "undertones" from Obama. Do you think McCain and the Attack Talk Express are telling you the truth? I beleive that if you actually take the time to listen to him and not just read news stories or listen to Faux News then you might see that he is intelligent and at the very least deserves some respect. Just attacking the man without any reason to do so shows what people like you are really like. You my friend are what is wrong with this country: hatred and ignorance.

Get the clown back in the US before he makes a fool of us all. He is not qualified to be president and there is not reason for him to be on this ridiculous trip. He is only the presumptuous nominee right now and hopefully he will NOT be our nominee if we want to beat McCain in the fall.

Puma Power

Obama you are correct, you are not President. However you are very arrogant. You are blind. You are fake. I wouldn't count on being in the White House any time soon. You are no one's messiah. You shot up with public opinion because no one knew who you were. Now that it is finally coming out who you are, you're coming right back down. What goes up, must come down.

Wow, Obama is completely ignoring everything Petraus told him.

So apparantly Obama, a junior senator, who has never run a thing in his life, knows better than our top General.

You have a lot of nerve Mr. Obama.

Listen to Petraus, he's the best General we've had in 50 years.

It is true that Obama's meetings with foreign leaders is to boost his creditibilty with american voters. But it is amazing that these leaders are equally keen (if not more) in meeting Obama. He is after all a junior senator from IL running for president. Not only are these leaders interested in Obama but so are ordinary people in these countries. There are so many US citizens who do not even vote. Not only is Obama able to energize americans he is also able to get foreigners residing in their own respective countries interested. This makes me believe that he is a unifer and not a divider. Ironically, President Bush has said the same thing in the past. But the "irony to the irony" is that President Bush's claim appears to be a mere speech line while Obama is able to prove it in action. Reminds me a lot of President Reagan. Thoughts?

Time for Obama to come down to earth and face the real problems that are affecting american people.
Somebody should remind him that he has not yet been declared the nominee and that he certainly is not yet the President.
To think , that he was preferred over Hillary Clinton , who was truly the better candidate.
Obama is a waffleing empty suit.

When McCain took a similar trip to Europe a couple of months ago, there was no criticism of him when he visited with world leaders. Why the scrutiny and criticism of Obama? McCain had the US to himself all week, instead of discussing issues that voters care about, he spends all of his time criticizing Obama. It's time for change, finger pointing and politics as usual will get us nowhere.

Obama is acting like a reasonable thinking human being, not like bush, going around dancing like a fool. When an american can draw 200,000 ppl in germany u know hes got something special, if mccain cud do that all the conservative you'd be going wild over him.

Lisa, He did say that in the article. If you read. Also, all you McCain supporters, you say where is the backing to his statements. Can't exactly withdraw troops without being president first. I love how being diplomatic and talking to other countries makes Obama an egomaniac. A president should have confidence, and fight for what he believes, and research his arguements. That is what he is doing. Sinister undertones? Like what? Unification of people to fight terror? Hope for a better world? Tearing down misunderstandings and barriers where they need not be? Give me a break.

Haters! Haters! All you repubs do is criticize Barack. He is not arrogant! People just really seem to like him. Why is it that you are disgusted with other people's affinity for the guy? Geez! If you hate him so much then stop watching him!

Nice Work OBAMA!! You made all Americans Look Proud in the eyes of EUROPE and ALL OVER THE WORLD. It has been a long time since anything like this has happened.

You are a fine, intelligent, articulate statesman who has now shown the world what the BEST of Americal Leadership is all about.

While McSame eats German Sausages and whines about a trip he encouraged you to take. No Leadership from Him.

OBAMA showed his TRUE PATRIOTISM overseas and is a credit to every American.

GO OBAMA PRESIDENT 2008

It's so sad how jealous republicans are….

Wow. This guy is just plain BAD for The US… UGH.

I'd rather have somebody running for president act like a president than sit around and take shots at somebody while they are abroad. McCain gets to use both sides of every issue. It's ashame the American pubic, and it appears the Canadian public as well, don't see what he really is. A bitter old man who still thinks Czechoslovakia is a country for an entire week and the military mind who can't remember the order with which military actions take place (see: Katie Couric CBS interview that aired edited)

By the way, My Friend, you are from Canada. Nobody cares what you think.

What an empty suited clown this man is! Junior senator from a piddly state, with a big mouth and too much ego making such profound statements! (He thinks he's the first to say everything he says!!) The utter arrogance of the man astounds me. I can't wait until his air runs out and he comes down off that cloud.

Beautiful Trip, Obama! Could not have gone better!

HATER HATERS HATER… Where is this for John McCain when he went overseas and made political speeches.

The Iraqi Prime Minister said 16 months and that is what the U.S. should do. Who would know better than their own people what should be done. THE U.S. WOULD NOT LET SOMEONE FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY COME HERE AND TELL US WHAT TO DO!

Well, there is always a demand for action rather than words from Senator Obama, he's taken the initiative and is taking the action of remaking the image of America as seen by the world.
He's setting the tempo and rallying world leaders to stand up for common goals. He is setting the direction and mobilizing support again for the War on Terror.

He is championing the transformative power of the global free market, while bridging the gap to those that can't see the benefits of trade, that are left behind, or don't see themselves being citizens of the world.

He's reminding the world of how important a partner America can be with the rest of the world. He is demonstrating what makes our way of life so great, worthy of emulation, and admiration.

He is setting up America to once again lead the free world.

That's meaningful action and that's change you can believe in.

I'm surprised by the negative comments about Obama… especially after Bush has set the bar so low…. our country had never before seen (and hopefully will never see again) someone with such a big ego and low IQ.
One Bush quote that still amazes me (while touring Auschwitz in 1989): "Boy, they were big on crematoriums, weren't they". I was also going to give you a Bushism on ego, but there were sooooo many to chose from. Just do a google search on Bushisms and pick your favorite. Enjoy!

While Mac was in the grocery store he should have picked up some teeth whitener and a brain.

Tell me what piddly state you are from you anonymous? Afraid to tell the message board your name.

Obama knows he is not president - not yet anyways. Obama has high presidential qualities that show because of his authenic character; unlike McCain - who shows only to have a stale character.

Supporters, other than for Obama, need to quit acting so darn hateful toward Obama's personified quality, and start focusing on correcting your own hateful/distorted ways.

Even the most loved is hated! It suckz

Honestly the world wants change and Senator OBAMA brings it, so we pray Americans grabs it and rebuild to the world power they surpose to be… THE FRENCH/EUROP AS SPOKEN..

Obama overflows with confidence. So, he got along with the French President that does NOT QUALIFY Him as HAVING THE WISDOM TO LEAD AMERICA.

When Obama was in Iraq He said On TV :

"I (OBAMA) WOULD CONSULT WITH THE GENERALS ON THE GROUND BUT AS PRESIDENT, I AM THE COMMANDER-IN -CHIEF AND I WOULD HAVE A BROADER VIEW AND I WOULD GO WITH MY OWN DECISIONS. I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN MY JUDGEMENT"

OBAMA HAS NO MILLITARY EXPERIENCE BUT HE KNOWS MORE THAN EXPERIENCED GENERALS IN THE BATTLEFIELDS.

It seems appropriate to question his judgement with so much at stake.

What an amazing person, halfway across the world and still respects the current administration by declining to criticize ,,

now thats CHARACTER! the International community loves Obama already wich inetself is CHANGE we Can SEE ALREADY

EAT YOUR HEART OUT MCCAIN! you wouldnt get an audience like that even if you handed out all the Free Beers that you could,

close the shop man,,,

GO OBAMA

Gee, what a surprise. As if this wasn't a foregone conclusion. I penned some remarks I suspected he would make on his return about how there was progress, but not enough or the right kinds, and the cost isn't worth the marginal increments, and we haven't been putting enough on Iraq, etc.

Let's see if I am right.

Licensed to Vote July 25th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Can we vote already?

Comparing Obama to McShame is like comparing a Ferrari to a Pinto.

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Yea. One will cost you more, makes a lot of noise and is admired by people who don't understand the need for functionality.

I'll pick the station wagon.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

This is the man I want to represent the US.

OBAMA 08

"LOOKING FORWARD"

IT IS WHAT IT IS…

no original ideas of his own so nothing to change…

I visited France twice. Guess this makes me twice as competent as Obama on european issues and foreign policy.

Huckabee said it best: Just cuz you watched your child being born doesn't make you an expert on childbirth.

Of course it hasn't. Obama didn't take this trip to be influenced or for any decision making purposes. He got exactly what he wanted from this trip: photo ops with foreign leaders. Now for him to return to the U.S. and proclaim how vast his foreign policy experience is (illustrated with pictures from this past week, naturally).

I don't see why anyone would even consider Obama. Who in their right mind wants to pay higher taxes to pay for handouts for those who don't care about themselves enough to get a job? I sure don't!

Lisa - please put some substance in your comments. You can't seem to form any intellectual argument. We get it already - you won't be voting for Obama…not a big deal.

It's amazing that there is not one substantive morsel in any of the criticisms of Obama. Just more typical Republican name calling and cry-baby whining. By the way, Bushbots, if you've been watching Obama, that's how the leader of the free world is SUPPOSED to act. Do you think either McCain or the war criminal Bush could ever attract a crowd of 200,000+ people in a foreign country?

I see Obama was in France to pick his VP and it looks like he found him. Wee, wee.

hi is not PRESIDENT and not going to be. When McCain Flew 37 combat missions Obama was sitting around smoking pot and crack. What is do in life to be President? Noting. His work at Chicago? COME ON. Just BLA BLA BLA BLA.

Does anybody even bother to look into how Obama climbed his way up the greasy political poll. Are you all ignoring the dirty tricks he pulled back In Chicago to stamp on Democratic debate and elections. This is like something out of 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers'

hi is not PRESIDENT and not going to be. When McCain Flew 37 combat missions Obama was sitting around smoking pot and crack. What he do in life to be President? Noting. His work at Chicago? COME ON. Just BLA BLA BLA BLA.

Lisa "Obama you are not the President!!!"
"I knew he thought he was the Messiah!!"
"Imagine that, his prayer was about him."

Please get help. You are actually a danger to yourself. And whatever you do, please never ever bring children into this world. 1% chance that they may have your non-existence IQ is a risk too big for humanity to take! Seriously.

Of course it didn't change the mind of the great all knowing "Black Messiah" . Who knows better than him . A community organizer for blacks in chicago, a racist reverend Wright to teach him and his wife and kids the true america, Farrakunn and the black mulems to answer any questions that his reverend and the racist church members could not answer and don't let us forget his indicted friends advise that got his million dollar home for and last but not least, the home grown admitted terriost that killed inocent people in bomb attacks here in the united states. Yes I would say with these friends he knows everything and needs to hear nothing else.

This guy is power mad. Have you noticed how he sticks his arms round all these foreign leaders guiding them this way or that way in their own country. Who the hell does he think he is?

I agree with everyone here…OBAMA AND MCCAIN are poor choices for president.

Both advocate more intrusion into YOUR lives. Both will expand government either through continuing wars or new programs to "help" every broken aspect of American society by redistribution of wealth forcefully removed from YOU by the government.

Why are you taking this? America is not stronger for it. Foreign policy that intrudes into almost every country on the globe; welfare, medicare, and "entitlements" that are already bankrupt; debt owned by China.

Don't vote for either. Vote for Barr to get us out of Iraq, give us personal freedom to succeed (or fail) and stop the outrageous growth of Goverment.
Barr '08 (and if the moderator prints this I'll be amazed…)

We ought to have shifted long ago on our Iraq War Policy to signal an end to the senseless pursuit in Iraq. Now with the Washington DC Shift on Iraq War, it is no longer in doubt that after several years the guiding policy of the war was built on porous sand. A smart incumbent does not leave the presidency without eleventh hour change to forge a latenight legacy. Republican Presidential Candidate, Senator John McCain is now in the cold because of his notorious 100 year-Agenda. This is because the sixteenth month withdrawal agenda, new direction, new idea and message of change of the Democratic Presidential Candidate, Senator Barack Obama more than McCain may have persuaded Washington. It is fresh air in the summer sun to shift to a more solid Obama ground, which the Iraqi has virtually shifted towards. Senator Barack Obama must be smiling because his own sound judgment has compelled a policy of shift both in Washington DC and Baghdad. Goodluck Diigbo, New York

Obama is a loser!

I am sorry to say but OBAMA doe not look or has that presidential persona he was chewing gum while getting into his motorcade and acted, looked as a little Dictator chewing gum while adjusting his shades that is poor judgement.

Just want to piont out that that the europeans are looking at Obama and saying "Hope he wins because then America will do exactly what WE want" or at least thats what I'm hearing for over the pond.

No, Guyver, it's not just you who gets the 'feeling of some sinister undertones when listening to him speak' - there are millions of other morons who hallucinate that as well…

People,

Lisa does not comprehend what she reads. Lisa are you really this dumb or, are you justing acting? Don't know why someone would play dumb for the public to see…

Of course he hasn't changed his mind on Iraq. Thanks to McCain's surge, he doesn't have to!

I don't hate Senator Obama. However, no matter how much anyone likes Obama, he went overseas to go on a supposed "listening" mission. As a JUNIOR SENATOR…according to him…no campaigning…right.

For the first time in history, we have a Senator negotiating with foreign governments. ONE that has not been elected. He calls for WORLD UNITY….now explain to me why he has ANY right to call for that at this time? He is not the President. He is not the Vice President. Hell, he doesn't even have a cabinet position.

Do you really think great speeches overshadow the fact he lied on the WORLD stage about the committee he is on? Does it overshadow the fact he played an inappropriate role abroad? Does it even change the fact that he has changed his positions on virtually everything he ran on? How is this change anybody can believe in?

The world doesnt hate Americans. Just the current Americans running it.

For someone going to learn facts and increase his foreign relations experience….he did an aweful lot of talking.

And don't dis those that are complaining about his over stepping his bounds. He is! He's doing things that he shouldn't be doing as a senator OR a candidate.

WHO the hell is HE to preach to the Germans how HE thinks the US fails? He bashed the US on a national stage!!! WHO DOES THAT???

Head of State? Borack Obama… Head in the Basket, put there on behalf of Madame Guillotine… Traitors Gate, is open to all Liars….
This is Europe…. They know down through History, how do deal with Cheats…

For the person who said that the blacks will not forget or forgive hillary clinton for staying in the race so long. Fact , blacks do not have enough of their population to win a national election. Fact they are well behind the Hispanics in clout becuse of the Hispanic population. They are a force to contend with in the democrat primaries but except in 2 or 3 states have no affect on the general election. Because of the districting of areas within a state is how they manage to hold onto the House seats in congress. Their districts are primarily a black population. As far as I know in statewide elections (SENATORS) only Obama has ever been elected to a statewide office. Facts are Facts. You can change facts but then they are not facts anymore.

ex republican - it's not an oil spill! It's diesel that we're shipping to the rest of the US! Nothing to do with oil exploration like you liberal loons want it to be.

If you want to get into the details, shipping oil products is dangerous. Especially from the middle east. The more we import, the more shipping that will go on. Domestic = better in ALL ways.

Listening to OBAMAS speech in Berlin he stated America has made some poor judgements, well I guess I'll get my Bible and buy a gun so I can cling to them .

Ellie, MD

It did look impressive for so many to turn out for Obama didn't it? Except what no one is telling you is that he arranged a free concert that had acts before and after his speech. Both were popular German music groups aimed to attract university aged people. Why did they show up, a 30 minute lackluster speech OR 2 great FREE concerts?

I like what Tim said in a blog

Nobody seems to be talking directly about the issue, so here it is.
Obama was told by the Pentagon that he was welcome to visit the hospital, but that he could not bring the media with him. So, without the media along to photograph the event, Obama saw no political gain and cancelled. Period.

Obama doesn't visit the facilities with out the media. What a disgrace.

Our soldiers deserve better. By the way, if this was political why are we taxpayers paying for the junket? Why use our tax dollars to subsidize obama's quest for media attention. What a girlie man. What a loser

PUMA-SF Get the clown back in the US before he makes a fool of us all. YOU have made an A_S of YOURSELF!!!!!!!!
**200,000 people to come hear him speak.. Why is it that the entire world recognizes someone as bright, articulate, smart and brillant as Obama— but PUMA is stuck on stupid.!!!!

OBAMA 08/2012
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"You made all Americans Look Proud in the eyes of EUROPE and ALL OVER THE WORLD."

What the heck does that mean?????

WHY do we need the Europeans to be proud of us? We do not want to follow Europe's policies…why go backwards???

Watching all of this outrageous display makes me think of the phrase "Pride Goeth Before the Fall".

Barockstar still has a ways to go before the election and it's looking more and more like while McCain can't beat him, Barockstar can beat himself. There is absolutely no substance to this guy and when people open their eyes and realize it - it'll be all over. It'll be a long, hard fall from that pedestal he's been put up on.

Democrats are going to see another great opportunity vanish before their eyes. Kerry all over again.

There was no criticism of McCain on his foreign trip because he did NOT negotiate as if he were already president!

He did NOT give WORLD speeches calling for the world to unite as one.
He did NOT claim credit for committees he isn't even on!
He did not tool his stump speech for the world, and claim it was NOT a campaign event…right.

McCain simply said he would save speeches for foreign countries until he was elected as President. As SHOULD anyone.

All this Obama hype and McCain is only 4 points behind. I had to laugh now its the Pentagon that didn't want Obama to visit the troops in Germany. What next the doctors. The media has made this guy out to be a real bozo.

Obama is most arrogant candidate, who makes me sick…

God help this Nation!! Obama will run this Nation into the ground! I pray as millions Americans do that Obama will not be voted in by a few one sided black people. These same Black people set out to stop this Nation from growing as a hole and getting over this race issue. Americans have always been ready for a Black leader, but Obama was put into the spotlight by Rich friends and hateful people. Obama has lied his way into the race for the white house and the only change is the how many times Obama changed his mind.

Do not think that a five-day trip to the Middle East, Europe, and Great Britain has increased this man's knowledge of the world. All it has increased is his ego.

The Obama Haters Are So Jealous.
The Warmongers Need To Grow Up.

He's only stating the obvious. Iraq wants us out. We want out… why aren't we out?

McCain wants to stay in Iraq and not attack the Taliban and Al-Qaida. Yet he says the recovery is up to the Iraqis. Sounds like a flip-flop there.

Obama '08

ELLE MD

"SO DARN PROUD Sen. Obama invited the major media networks with him overseas so that they can witness his political intelligence and professionalism around the world when it comes to foreign leaders.

I'm SO DARN PROUD Sen. Obama is a "hands on" type of President with a different perspective and a vision for CHANGE in this country."

How DARN PROUD are you that Barry refused to see our injured and maimed soldiers?

Wake up and see Barry for who he is. He wants to rule the world but doesn't even have the courage to talk to our injured soldiers when there are no cameras.

I am an American Soldier. For years, the United States has enjoyed a fine reputation among the Europeans as the World's Leader. During my many trips overseas, I have always been proud to see the great esteem with which our European brothers and sisters hold for us - at least until we invaded Iraq for the non-existent WMDs. In my subsequent trips, my sense of pride in America waned and eventually evaporated. I remember one day I accidentally stumbled upon an anti-American protest in Heidelberg. On that day, the American flag burned while protesters hung an effigy of Pres. Bush. I felt helpless and humilitated. It is now time to turn the page on that chapter and return to the era of American prominence throughout the world. Sen. McCain - while a sincerely nice man - cannot do that. Only Sen. Obama can.

Nicole from La……..Tsk tsk. That fact that you're talking about things like a "White backlash", and disrespecting GOD and yourself for calling someone the Messiah who has never portrayed himself as one; shows that you would have never have voted for Obama anyway….So just stay out of grown folks business and melt back into the 50's……Okay??

Tania July 25th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Time for Obama to come down to earth and face the real problems that are affecting american people.
Somebody should remind him that he has not yet been declared the nominee and that he certainly is not yet the President.
To think , that he was preferred over Hillary Clinton , who was truly the better candidate.
Obama is a waffleing empty suit.
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So that's your argument, your tired, overused argument.."Obama is a waffleing empty suit." Look, bitter feminist..it's spelled "waffling" for one thing, NOT "waffleing"; He never said he was the president, in fact he said he was NOT in the article above if you know how to READ. He WILL be the official nominee, there will be no mistake, in August, Obama will become the official democratic nominee so you REALLY need to get off it with Hillary because no matter how much you hope and dream, it's not going to be her. You can wish all you want but crap in one hand and wish in the other and see which one piles up first.

Allez , Obama pour Presidente. Je t'aime Obama!!

no mention anywhere that he is the president. not his fault that he has presence and comes of as the person who should be leading our beautiful nation.

not his fault that the current president pales in comparison to him and hence he looks like he is the leader of this nation.

man you guys are haters. its scary.

demwit
it is not pakastan but pakistan!