Comments on: Asked about McCain's Georgia position, Powell urges caution http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: America think for you http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744929 America think for you Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744929 Think twice Palin want to attack Russia and Pakistan and give Georgia UN memberships. That was third world war just start by the republicans. I am a Democrat and I am voting for McCain. Oh no! Why are you betraying Barack? You know why! Because John McCain had invented the Black Barry. I love my blackberry. McCain know Washington for 30 years, Barack is new to Washington. McCain is smart and does not understand the economy and I am thrill to vote for McCain. McCain is rich and Barack is not. McCain has many houses and Barack does not. If I Americans get evicted from their homes they can get a room each from McCain. McCain is the real deal that will shake up Washington and himself because he is an insider. Sarah Palin is a foreign policy expert because she can see Russia from Alaska Joe Biden cannot see Russia from Delaware. This is why I am not voting for McCain. Think twice Palin want to attack Russia and Pakistan and give Georgia UN memberships. That was third world war just start by the republicans.
I am a Democrat and I am voting for McCain. Oh no! Why are you betraying Barack? You know why! Because John McCain had invented the Black Barry. I love my blackberry. McCain know Washington for 30 years, Barack is new to Washington. McCain is smart and does not understand the economy and I am thrill to vote for McCain. McCain is rich and Barack is not. McCain has many houses and Barack does not. If I Americans get evicted from their homes they can get a room each from McCain. McCain is the real deal that will shake up Washington and himself because he is an insider. Sarah Palin is a foreign policy expert because she can see Russia from Alaska Joe Biden cannot see Russia from Delaware. This is why I am not voting for McCain.

]]> By: Bill Lenberger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744927 Bill Lenberger Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744927 Wake up America before we do the same thing we did 4 years ago. We do not need more bush! Wake up America before we do the same thing we did 4 years ago. We do not need more bush!

]]> By: Ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744918 Ron Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:29:29 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744918 presenting your views, without demonstrating your power, is just idle conversation when dealing with the middle east or Russia. they are masters at stalling and misleading while they do exactly what they please. sen. obama is ready made for them they will simply feed his ego while they set us up presenting your views, without demonstrating your power, is just idle conversation when dealing with the middle east or Russia. they are masters at stalling and misleading while they do exactly what they please. sen. obama is ready made for them they will simply feed his ego while they set us up

]]> By: James http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744898 James Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744898 To Micheal "Colin Powell, when has he done anything except advise caution. A school crossing guard can do that" WHAT??? He ran the GULF WAR successfully for Bush 1.. Are you on this planet? or just out of touch with reality? To Micheal

"Colin Powell, when has he done anything except advise caution. A school crossing guard can do that" WHAT??? He ran the GULF WAR successfully for Bush 1..

Are you on this planet? or just out of touch with reality?

]]> By: No McCain! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744897 No McCain! Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744897 Ok, people love to throw that experience thing at Obama yet everything that he has been saying for the past 2 years regarding foreign policy, economy, wall street, etc. has come to be true! When will being able to make a sound EDUCATED decision count! Ok, people love to throw that experience thing at Obama yet everything that he has been saying for the past 2 years regarding foreign policy, economy, wall street, etc. has come to be true! When will being able to make a sound EDUCATED decision count!

]]> By: keith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744896 keith Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744896 google channon christian and christopher newsom and emily haddock and brandy duvall and tiffany long google channon christian and christopher newsom and emily haddock and brandy duvall and tiffany long

]]> By: Bulldog http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744894 Bulldog Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744894 Now the Republican Sarah lovers are going to attach Colin Powell, an even greater hero and American than John McCain. Now the Republican Sarah lovers are going to attach Colin Powell, an even greater hero and American than John McCain.

]]> By: Vernon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744886 Vernon Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:27:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744886 Here is a good word to describe Obama Weak and the defintion of weak. not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor. 2. lacking in bodily strength or healthy vigor, as from age or sickness; feeble; infirm: a weak old man; weak eyes. 3. not having much political strength, governing power, or authority: a weak nation; a weak ruler. 4. lacking in force, potency, or efficacy; impotent, ineffectual, or inadequate: weak sunlight; a weak wind. 5. lacking in rhetorical or creative force or effectiveness: a weak reply to the charges; one of the author's weakest novels. 6. lacking in logical or legal force or soundness: a weak argument. 7. deficient in mental power, intelligence, or judgment: a weak mind. 8. not having much moral strength or firmness, resolution, or force of character: to prove weak under temptation; weak compliance. Obama keeps harping about change. But never says what or how he will change it. Is this supposed to be top secret. Here is a good word to describe Obama

Weak
and the defintion of weak.

not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
2. lacking in bodily strength or healthy vigor, as from age or sickness; feeble; infirm: a weak old man; weak eyes.
3. not having much political strength, governing power, or authority: a weak nation; a weak ruler.
4. lacking in force, potency, or efficacy; impotent, ineffectual, or inadequate: weak sunlight; a weak wind.
5. lacking in rhetorical or creative force or effectiveness: a weak reply to the charges; one of the author's weakest novels.
6. lacking in logical or legal force or soundness: a weak argument.
7. deficient in mental power, intelligence, or judgment: a weak mind.
8. not having much moral strength or firmness, resolution, or force of character: to prove weak under temptation; weak compliance.

Obama keeps harping about change. But never says what or how he will change it. Is this supposed to be top secret.

]]> By: Bill Charlotte,NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744877 Bill Charlotte,NC Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744877 Caution? Just remember: "BOMB... BOMB...BOMB IRAN." Caution? Just remember: "BOMB... BOMB...BOMB IRAN."

]]> By: Lesley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744876 Lesley Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744876 Obama needs to begin speaking about foreign policy now and not just the economy. Since the majority of people still feel McCain would be better in a crisis, Obama should be touting his good judgment and using statements like these to back it up. He has to turn that tide around as well. Obama needs to begin speaking about foreign policy now and not just the economy. Since the majority of people still feel McCain would be better in a crisis, Obama should be touting his good judgment and using statements like these to back it up. He has to turn that tide around as well.

]]> By: pam Eugene OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744870 pam Eugene OR Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:26:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744870 DUH...that is what Obama has been saying all along. These Republicans scare me to death. DUH...that is what Obama has been saying all along.
These Republicans scare me to death.

]]> By: Jennifer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744864 Jennifer Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744864 Interesting he supports Obama's policy of negotiation but endorses McCain who has no diplomatic tact whatsoever. Interesting he supports Obama's policy of negotiation but endorses McCain who has no diplomatic tact whatsoever.

]]> By: James M. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744863 James M. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744863 It is interesting to me that as Obama has been criticized for being a Foreign Policy, he seems to be right about many of the most recent foreign initiatives. If you take for instance, Pakistan, Bush seems to be doing exactly what Obama suggested perhaps a year ago. A year ago, Obama was criticized for it. Iraq, Bush is planning a removal of troops which Obama said he would do. However, Obama is saying a calculated withdrawal...Bush is yet to come up with that. And now, with many of our past Secs of State saying we should negotiate with countries like Syria instead of ignore them, I am still wondering why is it Obama is not given more credit for his pragmatic insights. Even if he is not always right, Obama has fresh new ideas that make a lot of sense. Sooner or later people will listen to him. It is interesting to me that as Obama has been criticized for being a Foreign Policy, he seems to be right about many of the most recent foreign initiatives. If you take for instance, Pakistan, Bush seems to be doing exactly what Obama suggested perhaps a year ago. A year ago, Obama was criticized for it. Iraq, Bush is planning a removal of troops which Obama said he would do. However, Obama is saying a calculated withdrawal...Bush is yet to come up with that. And now, with many of our past Secs of State saying we should negotiate with countries like Syria instead of ignore them, I am still wondering why is it Obama is not given more credit for his pragmatic insights. Even if he is not always right, Obama has fresh new ideas that make a lot of sense. Sooner or later people will listen to him.

]]> By: seth, minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744861 seth, minnesota Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744861 Powell, you know that Obama is by far the best choice. But could you please take a stand and do some good. Maybe finally do some penance for your role in the Iraq war? Why do you let the republicans use you? You owe them nothing. Obama is the one with the judgment, the diplomacy, the thoughtfulness, and wisdom to handle something like the Georgia conflict. McCain says "we're all georgians" and Palin says Georgia should be a member of NATO and we need to sanction Russia, as if they want to get in a war with Russia!! The arrogance and carelessness with American lives is shocking! Please support the candidate that has the wisdom and judgement to lead our country to prosperity and not disaster! Powell, you know that Obama is by far the best choice. But could you please take a stand and do some good. Maybe finally do some penance for your role in the Iraq war? Why do you let the republicans use you? You owe them nothing.

Obama is the one with the judgment, the diplomacy, the thoughtfulness, and wisdom to handle something like the Georgia conflict. McCain says "we're all georgians" and Palin says Georgia should be a member of NATO and we need to sanction Russia, as if they want to get in a war with Russia!! The arrogance and carelessness with American lives is shocking!

Please support the candidate that has the wisdom and judgement to lead our country to prosperity and not disaster!

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744858 Anonymous Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:35 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744858 Michael September 16th, 2008 4:12 pm ET The State Department is the source of every single instance of hesitation and timidity in American foreign policy. People like Baker should be shunned. ------------------------------------------------ How long did you serve in the military, and what were your accomplishments? Michael September 16th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

The State Department is the source of every single instance of hesitation and timidity in American foreign policy. People like Baker should be shunned.
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How long did you serve in the military, and what were your accomplishments?

]]> By: leon levin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744854 leon levin Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:25:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744854 The thought of SP becoming the President of this country, makes me so ill, it keeps me up at night. Please people, don't let this happen to the country I served in Korea. I was not a POW, but served in the ice and cold. We must not elect JMcSame to be our next President for the good of all of us. LL of Md. The thought of SP becoming the President of this country, makes me so ill, it keeps me up at night.

Please people, don't let this happen to the country I served in Korea. I was not a POW, but served in the ice and cold. We must not elect JMcSame to be our next President for the good of all of us.

LL of Md.

]]> By: Chris, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744844 Chris, NC Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744844 eeek! James Baker needs to be careful...anyone publicly disagreeing with the neo-con strategy of "preemptive aggression" seems to quietly (and quickly) disappear from the forefront of the foreign policy debate. However, it's good to see Colin Powell back in the debate...he's an honorable man who served his country well, both militarily and diplomatically...and still managed to get screwed . eeek! James Baker needs to be careful...anyone publicly disagreeing with the neo-con strategy of "preemptive aggression" seems to quietly (and quickly) disappear from the forefront of the foreign policy debate. However, it's good to see Colin Powell back in the debate...he's an honorable man who served his country well, both militarily and diplomatically...and still managed to get screwed .

]]> By: Sweetie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744843 Sweetie Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:46 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744843 McCain is not BUSH! McCain knows what is happening on the World stage! Obama is clueless and taking 6 days to make a decision when innocent lives are being lost is NOT EXCEPTABLE! Obama can not lead on the World Stage! McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide Victory for all! McCain is not BUSH!

McCain knows what is happening on the World stage!

Obama is clueless and taking 6 days to make a decision when innocent lives are being lost is NOT EXCEPTABLE!

Obama can not lead on the World Stage!

McCain/Palin-08-In a Landslide Victory for all!

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744842 John Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:40 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744842 ANYONE with half a brain would urge caution about the Georgia-Russia situation. Many Osettians are ethnic- Russian enclaves within the ethnic-Georgians, and under other circumstances the USA would be beating drums for them as oppressed minorities. Almost any group there could have provoked this crisis and war, thinking to gain advantage. Russia even accuses the USA of provoking it, which I could almost believe except that not even George Bush could possibly by so stupid in this chess game as to extend a valuable piece into the enemy's front yard when his other pieces are all too busy elsewhere to protect the incursion. (Converesely, Russia almost certainly would provoke, for the same reasons. I smell motive, means and opportunity coming out of Moscow.) But McCain proudly proclaims us all Georgians, accomplishing nothing and fooling no-one. And Palin says, when told that Georgia's NATO membership could lead to war betwen the USA and Russia, "I suppose so." I suppose so? Sorry but 'supposing' is not allowed. Decisions like war with adversaries like Russia must absolutely start with solid analysis and understanding that is obviously beyond either of these people. Speaking of, after 5 + years of war in the neighborhood, how come McCain talked of a Iraq-Packistan border? That thin line on a map is 700 + miles wide and it's called Iran. And without Joe Lieberman to straighten him out on who are the good guys and the bad guys, who's he gonna have whispering in his ear? Ms. Palin? Ha! ANYONE with half a brain would urge caution about the Georgia-Russia situation. Many Osettians are ethnic- Russian enclaves within the ethnic-Georgians, and under other circumstances the USA would be beating drums for them as oppressed minorities. Almost any group there could have provoked this crisis and war, thinking to gain advantage. Russia even accuses the USA of provoking it, which I could almost believe except that not even George Bush could possibly by so stupid in this chess game as to extend a valuable piece into the enemy's front yard when his other pieces are all too busy elsewhere to protect the incursion. (Converesely, Russia almost certainly would provoke, for the same reasons. I smell motive, means and opportunity coming out of Moscow.)

But McCain proudly proclaims us all Georgians, accomplishing nothing and fooling no-one. And Palin says, when told that Georgia's NATO membership could lead to war betwen the USA and Russia, "I suppose so."

I suppose so? Sorry but 'supposing' is not allowed. Decisions like war with adversaries like Russia must absolutely start with solid analysis and understanding that is obviously beyond either of these people.

Speaking of, after 5 + years of war in the neighborhood, how come McCain talked of a Iraq-Packistan border? That thin line on a map is 700 + miles wide and it's called Iran. And without Joe Lieberman to straighten him out on who are the good guys and the bad guys, who's he gonna have whispering in his ear? Ms. Palin? Ha!

]]> By: Cream Rises To The Top http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744841 Cream Rises To The Top Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744841 America .... Vote for the Smart Guy .... Funny how I dont' need to say anymore than that and everyone knows who I mean. America ....

Vote for the Smart Guy ....

Funny how I dont' need to say anymore than that and everyone knows who I mean.

]]> By: Ellen White http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744840 Ellen White Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744840 How Can the Republicans imagine they deserve to run the country again when they have taken down the country the way they have. The people that are pushing for the Republicans are the same people responsible for our present situation: Foreclosures, lost jobs, unemployment 6% plus, and the FINANCIAL circumstances. NO…..NO………. NO REPUBLICANS How Can the Republicans imagine they deserve to run the country again when they have taken down the country the way they have. The people that are pushing for the Republicans are the same people responsible for our present situation: Foreclosures, lost jobs, unemployment 6% plus, and the FINANCIAL circumstances. NO…..NO………. NO REPUBLICANS

]]> By: EC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744838 EC Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:24:14 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744838 Michael - Colin Powell, As Secretary of State did not just give advise. My how ignorant you sound. Michael – Colin Powell, As Secretary of State did not just give advise. My how ignorant you sound.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744831 Anonymous Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744831 Michael September 16th, 2008 4:12 pm ET Colin Powell, when has he ever done anything except advise caution. A school crossing guard can do that. ---------------------- Odd criticism aimed at a former four-star general from some guy on a blog. Support the troops! Michael September 16th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Colin Powell, when has he ever done anything except advise caution. A school crossing guard can do that.
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Odd criticism aimed at a former four-star general from some guy on a blog.

Support the troops!

]]> By: Bruce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744829 Bruce Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744829 Once again the "experts" say that Obama's policy is correct and the way to go...the sabre rattling approach that has been in place for the last 8 years and 4 more if mcCam get elected is not going to work. Once again the "experts" say that Obama's policy is correct and the way to go...the sabre rattling approach that has been in place for the last 8 years and 4 more if mcCam get elected is not going to work.

]]> By: jerry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744827 jerry Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744827 It's been made painfully apparent that McC and Palin are woefully incompetent to run the country. What's even more concerning to me is that half of America is ignorant and stubborn, and too blind to see what even sensible Republicans can. War with Russia- hey, why not? We can do anything- we're Americans! It's been made painfully apparent that McC and Palin are woefully incompetent to run the country. What's even more concerning to me is that half of America is ignorant and stubborn, and too blind to see what even sensible Republicans can. War with Russia- hey, why not? We can do anything- we're Americans!

]]> By: JB- NYC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744825 JB- NYC Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:23:01 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744825 Funny, I didn't hear any one of them say to meet with Syria without preconditions as Obambi has foolishly stated. Funny, I didn't hear any one of them say to meet with Syria without preconditions as Obambi has foolishly stated.

]]> By: Colin Powell http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744823 Colin Powell Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744823 I <I>REALLY</I> think McCain is a idiot. I REALLY think McCain is a idiot.

]]> By: Denise http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744818 Denise Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744818 Reckon its time for the Heavy Weights to stand up....Com on over to the side of Real Change!! Obama/Biden 08-12 Reckon its time for the Heavy Weights to stand up....Com on over to the side of Real Change!!
Obama/Biden 08-12

]]> By: Pepou http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744812 Pepou Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744812 Cautiop (ridiculed by some on this blog) has another name : diplomacy. Ever heard of that word before Bush and his cowboys decided to shoot first and talk after ? Bomb, bomb Iran as McCain and his trigger-happy nominee would like to do is NOT what we need. Unless you want another Vietnam, Iraq, etc ... And unless you want YOUR own kids to die for it. Cautiop (ridiculed by some on this blog) has another name : diplomacy. Ever heard of that word before Bush and his cowboys decided to shoot first and talk after ? Bomb, bomb Iran as McCain and his trigger-happy nominee would like to do is NOT what we need. Unless you want another Vietnam, Iraq, etc ... And unless you want YOUR own kids to die for it.

]]> By: John Stevens http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744811 John Stevens Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:22:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744811 Now is the time for all these learned past public servants to put country first and endorse Obama / Biden. Now is the time for all these learned past public servants to put country first and endorse Obama / Biden.

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744804 Joe Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744804 Republicans had a lack of good choices this cycle. McCain looked like the one with vision, but disgraced himself by trumpeting his military record as if it were a qualification, and then running a dishonest campaign. Now he's defined maverick as "erratic loudmouth". Obama has the vision. Republicans had a lack of good choices this cycle. McCain looked like the one with vision, but disgraced himself by trumpeting his military record as if it were a qualification, and then running a dishonest campaign. Now he's defined maverick as "erratic loudmouth". Obama has the vision.

]]> By: say NO to WALL STREET thievery! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744803 say NO to WALL STREET thievery! Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744803 FED is throwing good tax dollars after bad money to bail out Wall Street loan sharks and neo-con high financiers, trying to dump billions, and possibly trillions, of their "toxic debt" on to the tax payers! CALL AND WRITE TO YOUR REPS IN WASHINGTON, and let them know YOU'RE WATCHING! FED is throwing good tax dollars after bad money

to bail out Wall Street loan sharks and neo-con high financiers,

trying to dump billions, and possibly trillions, of their "toxic debt"

on to the tax payers!

CALL AND WRITE TO YOUR REPS IN WASHINGTON,

and let them know YOU'RE WATCHING!

]]> By: John E. Boyd http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744800 John E. Boyd Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:26 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744800 The once "Grand Old Party" has lost its way. It claims to be "The Party of Lincoln" but, that was a century ago. We can be sure that if "Abe" was alive, he would cast his ballot for Obama, so will Colin Powell. This party is truly and always has been the party of "Herbert Hoover" Millions can thank old Herbert for one thing. He was the inspiration for the formation the "FDIC" by democrat "FDR" in 1933. With Obama President, history may repeat itself. WITH THE HELP OF GOD The once "Grand Old Party" has lost its way. It claims to be "The Party of Lincoln" but, that was a century ago. We can be sure that if "Abe" was alive, he would cast his ballot for Obama, so will Colin Powell.

This party is truly and always has been the party of "Herbert Hoover"

Millions can thank old Herbert for one thing. He was the inspiration for the formation the "FDIC" by democrat "FDR" in 1933. With Obama President, history may repeat itself. WITH THE HELP OF GOD

]]> By: Truth Be told http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744797 Truth Be told Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:19 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744797 sen. obama has been right on the power of tact and diplomacy, rather than bomb 'em first, ask questions later. the bush administration with the help of john mccain has cost us, so far, over 4,000 young american lives in iraq alone. how many more lives do we need to "waste" before the american voters realize the idiocy of mccain/palin ideals? sen. obama has been right on the power of tact and diplomacy, rather than bomb 'em first, ask questions later. the bush administration with the help of john mccain has cost us, so far, over 4,000 young american lives in iraq alone. how many more lives do we need to "waste" before the american voters realize the idiocy of mccain/palin ideals?

]]> By: Mike in Cincinnati http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744795 Mike in Cincinnati Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744795 This just shows that when you get the thoughtful individuals with real foreign policy experience together to talk about the ISSUES, it becomes clear that McCain's demagoguery for the sake of winning an election is doing this country no good. McCain was a POW and can sing the patriotism song all he wants. Obama has the judgment, the high-quality advisors, and the intellectual capacity to manage this country's foreign policy in the most prudent way. By far. This just shows that when you get the thoughtful individuals with real foreign policy experience together to talk about the ISSUES, it becomes clear that McCain's demagoguery for the sake of winning an election is doing this country no good.

McCain was a POW and can sing the patriotism song all he wants. Obama has the judgment, the high-quality advisors, and the intellectual capacity to manage this country's foreign policy in the most prudent way. By far.

]]> By: Wisconsin Vet http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744794 Wisconsin Vet Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:21:05 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744794 Why is this even a issue. Anyone listening to Obama has heard this before to talk first and use military as a last resort. Save lives with word when you can, Protect lives with weapon when you must. Why is this even a issue. Anyone listening to Obama has heard this before to talk first and use military as a last resort.

Save lives with word when you can, Protect lives with weapon when you must.

]]> By: jm for sc http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744790 jm for sc Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744790 This election is so much about race until people are actually blind to the truth. McCain left his wife and children for a younger woman but yet he is the most honorable man in america. He has been caught in so many lies until Karl Roves had to speak up, yet he is the most trusted of the two candidates. Obama's words are filled with good judgement while McCain's words show a lack thereof. Obama/Biden 08 This election is so much about race until people are actually blind to the truth. McCain left his wife and children for a younger woman but yet he is the most honorable man in america. He has been caught in so many lies until Karl Roves had to speak up, yet he is the most trusted of the two candidates.

Obama's words are filled with good judgement while McCain's words show a lack thereof.

Obama/Biden 08

]]> By: Becky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744789 Becky Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:38 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744789 McCain is a follower, not a leader. McCain is a follower, not a leader.

]]> By: Blu http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744787 Blu Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:37 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744787 listen people irregardless of your party politics, a vote for Obama is trading the current redneck Thug we have for an urban thug. They are right we don't need 4 more years of the same thuggery mentality and that is what we will get with Obama. Political philosophy has nothing to do with the problems we face today. It is the character of the leader and Obama is just like Bush - shady and with nothing to say! Now where can I buy some of those Obama Waffles? listen people irregardless of your party politics, a vote for Obama is trading the current redneck Thug we have for an urban thug. They are right we don't need 4 more years of the same thuggery mentality and that is what we will get with Obama. Political philosophy has nothing to do with the problems we face today. It is the character of the leader and Obama is just like Bush – shady and with nothing to say!

Now where can I buy some of those Obama Waffles?

]]> By: Sarah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744785 Sarah Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:34 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744785 This is what Obamas' position has been for a long time...! Do you see a pattern here?...Poeple come to this man position long time after he state them. Still many of us accuse him of being less experienced! Obama is really gifted and talented and he is the right choice for America to pull us out of this mess and isolation... This is what Obamas' position has been for a long time...!

Do you see a pattern here?...Poeple come to this man position long time after he state them. Still many of us accuse him of being less experienced!

Obama is really gifted and talented and he is the right choice for America to pull us out of this mess and isolation...

]]> By: Al http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744778 Al Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:20:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744778 Any chance of this being the leading story on tonight's news? It should would be refreshing to get back to issues and the differences between the two tickets. Any chance of this being the leading story on tonight's news? It should would be refreshing to get back to issues and the differences between the two tickets.

]]> By: Chuck http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744770 Chuck Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:19:45 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744770 The question is often asked.... with all the ills that the Bush administration has laid on us, why isn't Obama further ahead in the polls? Imagine, just imagine, that, if Obama was a white man, the election would already be over. It would be a landslide election victory for Obama. The question is often asked.... with all the ills that the Bush administration has laid on us, why isn't Obama further ahead in the polls?

Imagine, just imagine, that, if Obama was a white man, the election would already be over. It would be a landslide election victory for Obama.

]]> By: Greg FL. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744765 Greg FL. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:19:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744765 Obama continues to show great judgement on foreign policy. How many hammers does the American Public need to be hit over the head with, before they realize McCain is a bad choice. Obama continues to show great judgement on foreign policy. How many hammers does the American Public need to be hit over the head with, before they realize McCain is a bad choice.

]]> By: S. Boatman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744764 S. Boatman Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:19:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744764 Mccain Will Push This Country Head First Into Something Without Thinking It Through Just Like His Choice For VP. Mccain Has The Philosophy Of. . . . Ready . . . Shoot. . . Aim! We Need A President Who Will Think With His Head And Not His Gut! Obama Gets My Vote! Mccain Will Push This Country Head First Into Something Without Thinking It Through Just Like His Choice For VP. Mccain Has The Philosophy Of. . . . Ready . . . Shoot. . . Aim! We Need A President Who Will Think With His Head And Not His Gut! Obama Gets My Vote!

]]> By: No more Karl Rove Politics!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744762 No more Karl Rove Politics!! Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:19:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744762 So it seems that the Secretary of State from BOTH sides agree with Obama's approach to talking with foreign countries instead of threatening to bomb them if they step out of line. Obama has been saying all along that we need to sit down with Syria, Iran and Russia to negotiate. We cannot continue to use the BUSH/McCAIN approach to go in and blow them up as Palin has now stated in her interview with Charlie Gibson. With McCain the warmonger's plan we will just reinstate the draft and send in the troops to bomb and kill more innocent people. We cannot do this any longer. The rest of the world will not allow this. WE CANNOT allow this!! VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08 SAVE OUR COUNTRY FROM REPUBLICAN DESTRUCTION! So it seems that the Secretary of State from BOTH sides agree with Obama's approach to talking with foreign countries instead of threatening to bomb them if they step out of line. Obama has been saying all along that we need to sit down with Syria, Iran and Russia to negotiate. We cannot continue to use the BUSH/McCAIN approach to go in and blow them up as Palin has now stated in her interview with Charlie Gibson. With McCain the warmonger's plan we will just reinstate the draft and send in the troops to bomb and kill more innocent people. We cannot do this any longer. The rest of the world will not allow this. WE CANNOT allow this!!

VOTE OBAMA/BIDEN '08

SAVE OUR COUNTRY FROM REPUBLICAN DESTRUCTION!

]]> By: Brian G, Sugar Land, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744761 Brian G, Sugar Land, TX Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:19:20 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744761 All of those gentlemen know exactly that we must avoid further confrontation on any and all fronts. All of those gentlemen know exactly that we must avoid further confrontation on any and all fronts.

]]> By: Mike, Syracuse NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744754 Mike, Syracuse NY Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:18:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744754 Since you Obamamaniacs fail to be able to remember, after McCain made a strong statement following the invasion, Obama flipped and came out much stronger statement himself. And candy, Palin specifically said that we should not return to the Cold War. You people have no sense of reality. Please get psychiatric help before voting. Since you Obamamaniacs fail to be able to remember, after McCain made a strong statement following the invasion, Obama flipped and came out much stronger statement himself. And candy, Palin specifically said that we should not return to the Cold War. You people have no sense of reality. Please get psychiatric help before voting.

]]> By: Lynn:60 yr old Obama supporter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744755 Lynn:60 yr old Obama supporter Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:18:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744755 So McCain dissed Obama's very successful one on one meetings with leaders in both the Middle East and Europe. He was greeted with respect and was complimented on his understanding of the issues. He criticized Obama for being a celebrity, but now he can't draw a crowd without Palin by his side. Worldwide, citizens see Obama as a leader and McCain as more Bush. McCain is taking his running mate to meet world leaders at the UN. Not for meetings but to shake their hands. What a desperate, hypocrite this man is. So McCain dissed Obama's very successful one on one meetings with leaders in both the Middle East and Europe. He was greeted with respect and was complimented on his understanding of the issues. He criticized Obama for being a celebrity, but now he can't draw a crowd without Palin by his side.

Worldwide, citizens see Obama as a leader and McCain as more Bush.

McCain is taking his running mate to meet world leaders at the UN. Not for meetings but to shake their hands. What a desperate, hypocrite this man is.

]]> By: Paula http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744751 Paula Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:18:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744751 Thank goodness we are hearing intelligent people join Obama's voice of reason. I wish the folks blindly following McCain could acutally visit a battlefield before casting a vote for DISASTER! Obama/Biden '08 Thank goodness we are hearing intelligent people join Obama's voice
of reason. I wish the folks blindly following McCain could acutally visit a battlefield before casting a vote for DISASTER!

Obama/Biden '08

]]> By: Aaron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/09/16/asked-about-mccains-georgia-position-powell-urges-caution/#comment-1744744 Aaron Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:18:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=18747#comment-1744744 Glad they're saying it, but little good it'll do. Neocons are very well versed in the game of sticking their fingers in their ears and shouting "No! No! La-la-la-la-la-la-la!" when nasty things like the truth are raised. Glad they're saying it, but little good it'll do. Neocons are very well versed in the game of sticking their fingers in their ears and shouting "No! No! La-la-la-la-la-la-la!" when nasty things like the truth are raised.

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