Comments on: McCain again condemns Russian military action

By: Really

Really — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:44:24 +0000

So where is Obama's comments on this one.

By: Andy in Charlotte, NC

Andy in Charlotte, NC — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:44:21 +0000

What did he do...look up "Georgia" in the encyclopedia? And where was his call for international support for his occupation in Iraq?

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:42:56 +0000

Obama 08=Change
McCain 08= World War 3

By: AdamT

AdamT — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:40:15 +0000

Presumptuous is more than appropriate here, double standard hypocrite!!!!!

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:39:59 +0000

this is a knee jerk reaction, this guy is ready to go to war over anything, George Bush mould. Macain has called on the president to address the nation over this issue, he has called for severe sactions against russia, the problem is, Mcain is not the sitting president of the United states who is the one that makes Americas foreign policy.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:39:39 +0000

Mike....Really? Annex Eastern Europe?

The US has no respect due to the idiot President; his clueless, war-mongering gang; and the fact that we have strained our resources in Iraq.

Action must be taken....but SMART action. Something this administration (and it seems their surrogate, John McCain) know nothing about.

By: NoMcSame

NoMcSame — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:39:27 +0000

Oh Sorry, I forgot Russia can fight back. We only fight the ones that we can win not the ones that can fight back. Where I come from we call that YELLOW. Fight and pick on the little guys but talk to the ones that can fight back. Yellow.

By: Ruthie, Stone Mountain GA

Ruthie, Stone Mountain GA — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:39:14 +0000

Where is Bush? There is a world crises going on and he is in China waving an American Flag backwards and McNut is speaking for him. November can not get here fast enough.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:36:13 +0000

Not once does McCain mention anything but diplomatic options. Yet all we get from those posting here is that cCain is going to war.

Perhaps Obama should send a picture of his VP candidate in his email – it's obvious at least some of his supporters can't read.

By: Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:35:28 +0000

I know that the Russian Administration cares what McCain thinks of it!

By: ron

ron — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:35:09 +0000

why can't the obamanites understand that the majority of democrats also voted for the war and these are the same old Washington politicians that are campaigning and advising sen. obama.

By: Alan Boyer

Alan Boyer — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:32:38 +0000

John McCain doesn't even know which country Putin represents!! Last I heard, McCain BELIEVES PUTIN IS THE PRESIDENT OF GERMANY!! He also believes Pakistan borders Iraq, when in fact Pakistan borders Afghanistan. McCain believes he will be able to help Chechoslovakia, a country which NO LONGER EXISTS, a country which split into The Chech Republic and Slovakia!! McCain cannot tell the difference between the different factions in Iraq. McCain has great difficulty keeping track of what is what and who is who in foreign countries and even here at home! Stupidity or dementia, which is it?? Whichever it is, McCain is the last person we need leading our country.

By: Vote Nader

Vote Nader — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:32:20 +0000

Chicago Josh,

You are relying on Russia's word about the "genocide" practiced by Georgia. I don't know the truth, so I can't say anything about that. However, I do know that Russia's word is not very reliable. Whether Georgia attaked first is moot, since Russian military was in and flying over Georgian territory.

Georgia is our ally because they are a western democracy in a region that has none, not because of a simple oil pipeline.

This should be an election issue, since it could escalate to something very dangerous. Regardless, it is something the next President will be engaged in.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:32:18 +0000

Obama supporters are on drugs.

McCain has more substance in his little finger than Obama has in his entire body.

By: RSR

RSR — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:31:54 +0000

The 'Cold War' never ended, and Russia is NOT our freind, if you believe this, you have your head up your butt.

By: DR. YES

DR. YES — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:28:42 +0000

hes all talk.he's never won a war.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:28:36 +0000

EBC,

I'm guessing you're about 25 chronologically at 12 emotionally. Have you attended any school?

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:27:37 +0000

This latest Russiam strategem is why we should keep Barack Obama as far away from the role of commander in chief as possible.

By: Veteran for Obama

Veteran for Obama — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:27:00 +0000

McCain may be a military veteran but he greatly exaggerates his accomplishments. He is no better than the 4200 plus soldiers who have been killed in Iraq and sacrificed their life at the expense of McCain and Bush and their manipulation of facts in order to go to war. At least McCain survived and is able to walk around and tell lies and dirty jokes like he has been doing. He is sick.

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:24:53 +0000

We sure are lucky that Russia did not intervene when we invaded Iraq and Afghanistan. We are even more lucky that the ultra aggressive, bomb first talk later McWar is not the President of the United States.
Mind your own business dangerous crazy old man.

By: Joseph, Los Angeles

Joseph, Los Angeles — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:24:43 +0000

War? Yeah right; we should talk.

By: NoMcSame

NoMcSame — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:24:02 +0000

Come on COWBOY let's SURGE on RUSSIA. Let's go help poor Georgia like we did Saddam when he went into Kuwait. America to the rescue. Get on your white houre McSurge and on to Georgia.
Obama08

By: Mike, TX

Mike, TX — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:18:43 +0000

We are witnessing AGAIN what happens when dictatorships and tyrannies perceive weakness in democracies.

Russia is a dictatorship. They see that the left in the US and a democratic majority that is made of weaklings will do nothing except prohibit the president from responding.

Wait for an Obama presidency and Russia will annex the rest of Eastern Europe.

By: Greg, Brattleboro, VT

Greg, Brattleboro, VT — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:18:24 +0000

"I know how to win a war." Which war have you won so far?

By: Greg, Brattleboro, VT

Greg, Brattleboro, VT — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:16:58 +0000

It's time for McCain and his republicans to send troop to Russia like they did in Iraq. Sadam was a dangerous man; what about Putin? MacWar, I want you to take the lead.

By: DR. YES

DR. YES — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:15:19 +0000

the mccain camp is using this to influence the election.his lobbyist rick davis.probably knew something about what was going to happen,and it wouldnt surprise me ,if they didnt 'push' the georgians into attacking russian troops,just to make mcc 'seem' more presidential.possible rove/rumsfeld type tactics happening here?

By: OBAMA '08

OBAMA '08 — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:14:15 +0000

Obama '08

By: south central

south central — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:13:28 +0000

Well here we go. McCain is hot tempered, a war monger. Do we want to be in another war. If elected you can bet that's what will happen.

By: Ian

Ian — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:13:06 +0000

Let's offer Russia a lot of money to stop the violence. We can just borrow it from China.

By: The Bush Twins : George and John

The Bush Twins : George and John — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:12:20 +0000

This is an effort by McBush to "look" presidential. He already made a statement concerning this matter as did Sen. Obama. Yes, it is an important matter the Russians attacking Georgia the way they have and we (the U.S.) need to speak out against this act of aggression. But it is sooo obvious that McBush is jumping on this, and it wouldn't surprise me if the Whitehouse is writting the statements McBush is coming out with, after all his twin George is in China enjoying the games.

By: mike in MN

mike in MN — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:12:18 +0000

McCain is showing the kind of leader ship we need.

Where is Obama? Taking a break, running for President is wearing him out. McCain seems to have more energy and stamina than the younger Obama. Obama has even admited the campaign is turning his hair gray. If Obama can't handle the rigors of a campaign, he'll never have what it takes to be President.

McCain in 08!

By: ran

ran — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:11:27 +0000

Citizenes of the US we all must vote for OBAMA and DEMOCRATS. WE can not allow another POTUS like Mccain into the whitehouse, he will have us in WWIII before his first month in office is up.

By: McCain=the draft

McCain=the draft — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:10:50 +0000

If bloodthirsty McCain is elected, plan on wars, and he'll find you jobs... by reinstating the draft!

By: Joe in NJ

Joe in NJ — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:10:14 +0000

Why are all you idiots attacking McCain? Obama has also condemned Russia's actions.

By: How does CNN determine who gets posted?

How does CNN determine who gets posted? — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:05:40 +0000

In this situation, Georgia was the aggressor. Russia retaliated.

John McCain immediately jumped on this without all the facts. Is this the kind of president he's going to be? Shoot first. Ask questions later?

By: Farrell, Houston, Tx

Farrell, Houston, Tx — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:04:21 +0000

McCain again using war as an opportunity for his self serving political purposes. McCain knows nothing about anything else and everything about failed policies and war. This old man will be dead and our young will die right along with him if he is allowed the presidency. McCain has lived a long life term and our sons and daughters deserve the same. He needs to retire in the old folks home and allow our nation to move forward into the 21st century. If there is one person out there that doesn't believe McCain will start another war you've got another thinking coming.

By: JUST LIKE USA

JUST LIKE USA — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:04:19 +0000

Isn't Russia, who wants to change the leadership of Georgia, just like the USA wanting to change the leadership of Iraq? .......oh wait, it is only okay if the USA does it

By: Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan

Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:03:41 +0000

OK !!!!, what's wrong with this picture? America at war ,America at war,America at war. Now which of these wars do we want to win.? The one that Bush started, the one with Mexico,the one with the short dude with the funny name. Now we want one with Russia. Get all of our people home from the Bushes war and maybe we can help Georgia or maybe ourselves.

By: ron

ron — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:03:11 +0000

obamonites unite and believe all the propaganda the Russians will feed you. they used the same tactics when they invaded Poland and while the doves cooed the Russians invaded the rest is written in the history books if obamanites care to find out.

By: Don

Don — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:01:01 +0000

Some of these Obama supporters are really empty. Just because his opponent issues a strong statement which he didn't do u want to shame his opponent. Go to your candidates website and urge him to issue a statement.

By: Henry Miller, Cary, NC

Henry Miller, Cary, NC — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:19 +0000

So, Senator, it's OK for the US to run around sticking its military nose into other countries, affairs, but it's not OK for the Russians to do the same? Not that I like what Russia did, and is continuing to do, but it's bloody hypocritical for McCain to make a fuss about it.

By: Tired of the prejdice and hate

Tired of the prejdice and hate — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:58:35 +0000

I'm not a McCain supporter, nor am I old, but I must say that age-ism is just as ugly and prejudicial as racism. McCain is not too old to lead. You people who berate him as an "old man" are as disrespectful as those who call African-Americans "too stupid to lead." Both are completely ignorant, hateful statements. If you can't understand that, then you are too stupid to vote.

By: Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:57:23 +0000

Wonder which pair of over $500 pair of shoes he is trembling in today? Elitist? YOU BET. Arrogant? YOU BET. Presumptuous? YOU BET. He couldn't even READ the names correctly.

No Foreign Affairs capabilities – war war war surge surge surge drill drill drill

NO TO MCShame !!!!!!

By: linda n carolina

linda n carolina — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:57:20 +0000

"oil pipeline through Tblisi" Aaaaaaah, We've always wanted Russia to be just like us.....It's all about the oil.

By: king

king — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:57:00 +0000

mccain is uneducated and lacks commom sense

By: ex-Republican for Obama

ex-Republican for Obama — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:56:36 +0000

McWar is merely echoing what has already been said by the current administration and trying to impress voters with this. We don't need this rich, out-of-touch lying old guy.We need Obama as commander-in-chief
NOW.

By: George from Minneapolis

George from Minneapolis — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:49:12 +0000

America is in no position to tell Russia anything. We did take over Iraq didn't we ?? Putin is laughing at Bush and McCain. If I was Putin I would personally tell them to stfu. Hypocrites.

By: Doyle - MI

Doyle - MI — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:48:46 +0000

Ok McCain show us the path into World War III.

By: Donkey Party

Donkey Party — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:45:50 +0000

McCain is nothing more than a withered, bitter, disrespectful, disgraceful old man. Any respect I ever had for him is gone.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:44:42 +0000

Shame on you