CNN

Obama Haters will forever be just that. God help the Racist ones who hide behind their blogs. President Elect Obama has already begun his work to make America a better place for ALL including the 43% that couldn't bring themselves to vote for him. I am impressed already.

When do the presidential candidates get vetted?

America! Your were warned... You have to live in my World... I see what's going to happen... Everybody has an agument... America still play games.... They live in a Cuccoon! The Great American Kingdom: is over.. No more games___. And the World Changed! Africa? Asia? Middle East. Far East... All want to Own America... (Pay back)..
Now the Poor Idiots think they can get it... You Elected aTerrorist..
Now America???? Play Politics.... Your Finished: America... Kapput!

alana November 26th, 2008 2:38 pm ET
THE LOT OF YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO LICK OBAMA'S BOOTS . . .
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THATS WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT HITLER !!!!!!!!!!!

Too bad Americans didn't vet Obama

That's not a Birth Certificate Rob. But I guess as a Obama supporter you are too simple minded to know the difference. Did you know the certificate of Live Birth is not even valid form of ID in Hawaii. Simpleton.

Peter (CA)

I'm glad you brought up the topic of bad judgement. Bad judgement is precisely what Mr. Obama claim disqualified Hillary. Now, he is appointing Mrs Clinton to the SecOfState? Wow, talk about bad judgement. Obama complained about the Iraq war vote during his campaign. Now, he leave Gates in as SecDef, picks Biden (another Iraq Vote goon) and picks Hillary. I see no change in any of his picks. The fact is, he's obviously over his head with the situation that the idiot dems in congress and that moron Bush in the White House is leaving him.

Now we went from the campaign of "hope and change" to "Change in Policy." This two party system has really screwed America.

I Like when People Mouth off without facts! Facts Obama and McCain Both Voted in Senate for the what now Looks like over a Trillion Dollar bail out of Banks and Lending Institutions, now Looks like corperations also, Facts 90% of the American People were against the Bail outs and when you call and ask there offices why they went against what there People wanted that Put them in office to represent them, They say they felt it was good for the American People, ok so I wrote in a candidate after that Because a President not for the People we do not need, ok Now one of them is President elect and already still ignoring the People but expect us to pay the Bill! People open your eyes and get the Facts! seems a new Trend USSA, Move over USSR, the USSA is moving in! sounds stupid doesn't it? well open your eyes!

I wonder about those righteous bigots who are comfortable writing their hatred even know that the majority of Americans who voted for PE Obama are apalled at the ignorance of those who cannot get over their racist opinions. Personally, I feel sorry for them and the hatred they carry around with them. Anyone who cannot see Michelle Obvama as the role model for all women has got to have a few missing neurons. I'm thankful
I'm thankful we the people show love and concern instead of hate.

Then there's instant karma.

It's pretty easy to pick cabinet members when all you have to do is say, "Hmmm, who used to work for the Fed, a bank, or Bill Clinton? Oh, that guy? Yea, I want him."

Paul Volcker is one of the deciders who set our financial situation up to what it is now. Change alright!!! Volcker set it up and now is going to fix it????

Is it true that Constitutionally Sen Clinton is ineligible to be a cabinet pick? Same for Sen Dodd, etc??? Unless "they" do the 'Saxbe fix'??

To all the idiots like Fred who still actually think that Obama was not born in America, let me educate you on some facts. He was born in Hawaii, which is a state in the USA. The same week he was born, Aug 4, 1961, his birth was recorded in the Honolulu Tribune, the local newspaper. If you need to prove that to yourself, log on to the newspaper and for a fee, you can access the archives to have a look. People need to learn how to do a little research on the web or most of them who think like Fred are just way to ignorant to know how to.

30-m-Democrat:

He did not run saying that experience was not important, he ran saying that without judgment, experience means little. Bush being the prime example and McCain supporting him during the campaign with his bad decisions.
I prefer judgment and I prefer smart. For you to claim that Obama is not very smart is...well, not too smart. Whatever hesitation you see is from a man thinking through an answer. From Bush, it was an inability to articulate a response.

Obama Show--Please go away. Your posts show no thought whatsoever.

President-elect Obama is doing great job so far handling his Cabinet picks in an expeditious manner. Our country needs his team to be ready on Day One to handle the challenges we face. I trust the Obama administration to deliver a smart, new direction.

God bless America!

The bramble bush is so lame that all he can do is looking silly at the G20 and pardoning a turkey. He even forgot to pardon Chaney and himself for their crimes committed against humanity. Thanks to President-elect Obama, we have some hope that before too long, things will be looking up.

A nod and a wink. Don't worry liberals, the media will protect the ilk

I think he's following the JFK model, choosing the best and the brightest. Or at least the most informed...No one knows more about the 2 wars and the current military situation than Sec Gates. He will get the best information from him if he keeps him on. Candidate Obama stood up to Gen. Petraeus , and I do not believe he will cede his authority to anyone once he becomes president.

IT WAS EASY!!!!!!!!!!!

HE PICKED ALL CLINTON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!

HEY OBAMA FANS WHO DID YOU SAY WON FOR PRESIDENT????????

THE BIG HILLARY ANNOUCEMENT IS NEXT FOR SECRETARY OF STATE OR WAS IT PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!

It's not that hard to vet recycled Clintonians.

Cnn you are pathetic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There was no reason for you not to post what I had written. There was nothing but the truth implied.

I see CNN is still praising the Messiah as usual!!!!!

They will only post 90% favorable post for Obama.

Bias as hell !!!!!

Wow it is amazing how many people on this blog are just looking for something to complain about. Obama hasn't even taken office yet, and way to many people are excited about saying he has failed. It really shows the low IQ of many on this blog. News flash if he fails this whole country will go down the tubes even the idiots that love pointing out his flaws. And please drop the line about just another black family in government housing. It really makes you look rather stupid.

Ok great. He's picking his cabinet of experienced old Washington insiders to cover for his own lack of experience and bring about "change"

Exactly how is a cabinet made up of Clinton, Carter and Bush veterans going to change anything at all?

"No Hillary = No Obama,"
Feed their ego? Look who's talking. Hillary is part of PE Obama's impressive Cabinet, and you still use Limbaugh's apparent facade.

Many Americans think PE Obama is humble while doing his job with a good sense of humility and intelligence.

Juan M – You keep calling everyone Kool Aid Drinkers....You don't hear everybody referring to you as a taco. My favorite is the fruit punch. You should try it some time.

Anonymous big D is a Big Dimwit. And he is right to remain anonymous.

Just shows how Obama and his inner cirlce are eager to bring the country back to economic propserity and leadership.

I am happy that we have a President in this country (President Obama I mean) who is in charge and working on the economy. While that other turkey Bush is clowning at the G20 and being the lamest of the lame ducks.

Remember, he was the unlikiest candidate for the office, right? Who won? He did! You people still haven't understood who's at the helm of this candidacy? Well, if you don't know the power behind the man, then you guys are looking through the wrong lenses. He will continue to blow your minds, watch and all you guys will do is criticize because he is up front!

You can tell by some of these posts that the authors have no interest in an honest political discussion. They are here to agitate, express rage, and foment hatred.

What a shame that klan members aren't educated enough to have jobs thus giving them the time to make endless posts on these blogs.

Praetorian, Fort Myers – Well said.....It's nice to read blogs from folks with intelligence....Have a great Thanksgiving....

"Anonymous in Big D" must have a twin out there somewhere because NO ONE could be that stupid all by himself.

.... yet there are still people complaining that Obama isn't working fast enough and complaining that they're impatient to see who he picks.

Obama's is going to hit the ground running.. and probably be the most prepared President in recent history. Ready on day 1

Of course vetting is going historically fast, they were all vetted by Clinton 16 yrs ago

I suppose the folks posting today complaining about President elect Obama's selection of experienced people, who just happened to serve in the government during the Clinton or Carter years, would rather have the Bush/Chaney/Rove White House staff instead? I believe that the mess we're in right now can be attributed, at least in part, to that group of criminals.

And just by the by, a 53% majority in the last election is significant when you look at it in the context of President Bush's loss of the popular vote in 2000 and his narrow win in 2004. I believe he felt, and stated regularly, that he had a mandate from the people to make the changes that are now reflected in the Iraq war, staggering financial problems, and a complete disregard for the environment.

Spider, you are an insect.....

I like it! Cynics need someone to complain about. He is off to a great start – don't kid yourselves.

To all of you guys who are already judging Obama before he's even served:

Look, you're entitled to have your own opinions or whatever, but I can't believe you are already bashing Obama's picks when he's been putting tons of really talented and experienced people in his cabinet. His economic team (thus far) is awesome and will give him well-rounded opinions on how to help solve the economic situation in this country.

And uh, for those of you who think he's picking these people 'too fast'...did you ever stop to think that maybe Obama had these people in mind all along? I don't think he woke up the day after election and was like "OH YEAH, I WILL START PICKING MY CABINET TODAY...HMMM, LET'S SEE, WHO DO WE CHOOSE?" I mean, I know it takes McCain about three hours just to get out of bed, and we all know Bush is the master procrastinator, but Obama has his butt in gear and is taking this very seriously.

And maybe we shouldn't be buying things we can't pay for like those huge SUVS and those cookie-cutter houses out in the 'burbs. I guess that's why we have Wal-Mart, the greatest American institution! :-/

TO....No Hillary = No Obama
What an idiot you are.. not only that, I think you're a liar.
Obama said he got ONLY 53% and he went on to say that McCain got 47%, and that he will go to the white house with humility.

Your attempt and distorting the facts is truly despicable..You MUST be a republican. If not, you are truly acting like one.

To 'anonymous big D'
I know it's hard to see the world through the rose colored window of your trailer home but if the government buys up the bad mortgages (like John McCain wanted) then most all Americans would be living in government housing. I know it's not your fault because you are a product of your very poor and unenlightened school system and close minded parents that never graduated from those schools and never left the city limits, then we can't possible expect you to have any other view. I hope your children crawl out from that muck and mire that surrounds you and gets a new set of windows with a better view.

President-Elect Obama is exhibiting Leadership,Good Judgement,and Integrity. These are qualities that have been absent in our current President!

Biden was right!!!!!!!!

look who is sending warships to Huo chavez???????

The russians are coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Jae: Sticks and stones......Poor guy.

I see the sore losers are back on the blogs today. Complaining Obama isn't really about change. A lot of the same names who were here everyday through the election attacking Obama.

You people are so bitter and cynical you are willing to see your country fail if it gives you the chance to see Obama fail. What poor excuses for Americans you are. Real Americans will pull together in this time of crisis and get behind the president because he is the only chance for all of us.

As for the change issue...when you want change in a company you don't fire all the employees, you get a new CEO. The president-elect is already changing how things are done in government and he hasn't even taken office yet. He will bring more change than any president in recent history.

I, for one, have no problem with Obama wanting to include multiple members of the last successful Administration this country has seen. HOW DARE HE!

Seriously, get a grip. I bet most of you neo-cons didn't expect him to keep Gates on, eh? The man has talked about gathering a coalition of people who both agree and disagree with him, and he's walking the walk. That's a lot more than you can say for most recent Presidents.

Whether you like him or not, you have to see that this is a man who isn't going to sit by and mess around. He's going to act, and with his brain, not his heart.

I can't believe there are still idiots fussing about the birth certificate!

I suspect Obama Presidential term will be unprecedented in a good way; he only have do better then a C- student to impress me after the last eight years... I am so looking forward to an A game when our President Elect officially get into the office....

Why is Obama reminding everyone that he won with 53% of the vote? Is this what we can expect, someone who needs their ego feed all the time while trying to convince everyone he's humble or has a "sense of humility". Just do the job and keep your ego shut.

To Anonymous in Big D: you are an uneducated, white piece of trash who's busy banging his sister; u are a coward as well, why don't you reveal your real name huh? Here's mine, Sarah Kingman.
Now ,you lil wuss, please please please go away to another country where other inbreeding ,low IQ maggots like you live. Cuz guess what? THIS country's president, the one RULING over YOU and your other racist friends and familt, is a man of color. oooohh, kills ya doesn't it? by the way, if anything God Forbid happens to the PE, the FBI and CIA should hunt you down, you KKK member

They should take $100 Billion of the bailout money that was approved by Congress and set up a program for homeowners to apply for the amount of their individual mortgages to be paid off. The only mortgage that this could be used for would be the primary residence, not for landlords to pay off rental properties, only primary homes.
Then allow each homeowner to pay the principle amount that was being paid to the bank (with no interest/taxes/insurance) to the government.
This would help the economy, because it would allow the banks to stop foreclosing on homes, it would allow the homeower to stop taking from their mortgage payments to pay other bills and the outrageous prices for gas without having to skip other bills.

This is what we in well managed corporate leadership call competence.

I know you are not use to it recently but this will be know as the REBIRTH OF SMART.

Looks like he was ready before Day 1 to most of us!

Things are very bad in the Uk. In the news they said that the financial situation is as bad as it was 60 years ago. The woolworth chain of stores has gone in administration. People are losing their jobs fast. I am so sorry for Obama that he has become president of a bankrupt country. He will not be able to keep all his promises. At least his administration is an intelligent one and they will be able to soften the blows. I think that this is all that he will be able to do. People in America have to hold hands together , work hard, help their president to save their country. There is no time for all the racists abuse. Each country is now fighting hard to stop their country from spiralling even further down the drain. In Europe they are beginning to worry that Obama will put America first rather than look at what the rest of the world want. To bloggers who worry about the racists, do not waste your time. They will not change. In some families this sort of things happens too slowly. This is the result of lack of education. The smart ones like Limbaugh make money out of their ignorance. So they play the game to eran millions.

Joseph

Wow..so if you disagree with Obama you are a racist. Real intelligent.

Of course it's vetting fast, the only without any experience is Obama himself, everyone else in his new administration are old seasoned Clinton/Carter people.

wow, this just goes to show that as long as hate and ignorance exist, so will racism. so many of you people who post the crap, i have been reading are the same cowards who don't have the intestinal fortitude to say this to a persons face. the same spineless cowards who love to talk when you are with about twenty friends but are at a loss for words by yourself.

To "the right person for the job"

Man! You hit it on the nail!!!

This sucks! He wants to cut spending, he wants to stay in Iraq, he wants to give tax cuts, he wants to keep Robert Gates...this guy is a freaking Republican!

Change, half the cabinet is from Clinton's. Same old politician. By the way he is doing what every other PE has done in the past. The media is so bias, Obama says one word and kneel down the King has spoken. So far I am not impressed with his cabinet or decisions.

Shari NY

I have the right to judge a man, or group of individuals, that tell me they know what is best for me, but those same individuals can't even pay the bills they are supposed to pay. They just print more money, tax more Americans, send their children to expensive private schools. Politicians are liars. Nothing more, nothing else. I'm sorry you have false hope in a democrat or republican. For me, I take responsibility for my family and don't rely on an ineffective government.

anonymous in Big D: You are obviously a very ignorant individual. Your view is not shared by the 47% of people that voted for the losing party. The majority of them do not share your lack of intelligence. It is however wise for you to remain anonymous. After all, it's what most cowards do.

For the people who said you voted for change, that's what you got. Obama. Your vote had NOTHING to do with who he chooses for his cabinet. As a matter of fact, I'm willingly to be that most of you people never heard of the people he is putting in his cabinet, aside from a few faces. So he picks a few people, and I mean a few from the Clinton Administration and you guys go crazy. What do you want him to do, pick people from the Bush administration? You can't have it both ways!

Oh and btw, this message is for the Democrats/Independents who voted for Obama. The republicans won't like anything Obama does, no matter how good it is.

anonymous in Big D,
30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain
Fred in SC
Spider
JAE,

THE LOT OF YOU ARE NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO LICK OBAMA'S BOOTS.
GET OVER IT. HOW SAD YOU LITTLE MEN ARE!

By the way, you clowns that are questioning Obama's picks because they have experience. You are a bigger idiot than I thought.

Here is a lesson, 'Leadership 101'. Change comes from the leader not his subordinates. When you take over a failing company/country you don't fire everyone. You get rid of losers and keep the smart ones, then tell them how you want things done. If they don't do it, you get rid of them.
To republicans change means getting rid of everyone then hire a bunch of there buddies with zero experience to run the show. Then they watch things go down hill. Just like what happen in Iraq, FEMA and homeland security (if there ever was such a thing). bush got rid of the Iraq army. Leaving the country with no way of defending itself once the US left.(if they were ever planning on leaving) That army then became the enemy.
If you don't believe me the GOP wanted palin. LMAO

Speed equals problems. He may appoint now, and fire later, when the real truth comes out.

Like my bro told me, hopefully Nancy Pelosi is not going to send us $600.00 check. He rather not get it just to SAVE America from debt. Please supply food stamps and a bit of cash to put a roof over our head, but dont send $600.00 check. It's stupid!!! Think jobs!!! Think how do I stimualte the economy.... sending over $600.00 check for 350 million Americans is irrepsonsible.

Outstanding job, President Elect Obama!! I'm really proud of the decisions you're making and Jan 20th can't come soon enough!

Happy Thanksgiving!

JuanM: You seem to be an Independent because you are not happy with both parties. You are already prognosticating Obama's tenure based on what is going on now and this is not healthy. "Be not anxious for the morrow – the morrow will take care of itself"! Happy Thanksgiving – Vaya con dios!

Ready to lead 60 days before "Day 1."

Obama is responsibly doing what can be done while still acknowledging there is a current President and team in place. Exceeding my high expectations.Something to be thankful for.

Post from: mm

please just not the clintons

i voted for CHANGE not the same old dynasty who makes millions with their same old speeches.. and collect money from none less than Bin laden's brother and the rest of the saudis..

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It's about time that someone from this country can recoup the billions
of dollars that the Americans citizens got bilked out of from relying
on Saudi oil. He invested it in a Library to help EDUCATE our
people. Sounds like you need to go there !! Please google:
clintonfoundation.org

So Far what I see in Obamas cabinet is a lot of the People tied to the mess were in Now from the FED and cooperate avenues and Justice Department, More Bail outs and stimulus Checks for cooperate America at the Peoples expense Different Face new Lies and same ole Bush thinking!

Southern Hottie –

That is what talking on the internet is for. Anywhere else, and most of the people on here would get a smack in the mouth.

Praetorian

That's right...when someone questions Obama you call them bigots. That is the same thing Bush did, when someone questioned him they claimed you're anti-american. You lefties and right-wingers are just Kool-aid drinkers. God forbid someone question the messiah. Nothing is going to change in Washington. Wall Street and Detroit will get billions of our tax dollars, left & right lobbyists will get rich, and Obama will smile and repeat "change" over and over again.

Why can't there be a stop put to out-sourcing and co-sourcing our jobs immediately? How is that helping our economy? The company that I work for has informed us that our jobs are going to be done overseas (they called it co-sourcing) but not all will go (hard to believe). We believe it's called out-sourcing and that eventually all our positions or jobs will be done over there due to cheaper labor. How is that helping our families and economy here? I am a single mother of 2 barely making ends meat now and live from pay check to pay check. I am a nervous wreck because now I don't know if I will have a job come next year. Than, how do I support my family and keep my house and car and pay health insurance?

Looks like America finally got this one right. The last 8 years under the leadership of lambs Has made it easy for P.E. Obama to look like the lion that he is. Let the republicans scream there insults from there dark corners, just don't let them lead ever again.

Sweetie, you fail to mention that your hero Ronald Reagan reappointed Volcker in 1983. OMG the sky is falling. Obama could appoint Jesus Christ himself to a post and you would have a problem with it.

Racists should have their own planet. I cannot believe the comments I've seen from: Muslim Socialist (a complete brain dead fool makes that statement – Obama is being attacked by Al Qaeda as we speak...that wouldn't be the case if he were muslim – Ya Big Dummy

Next....another black family moving into government housing. Did you know there are more white people in government housing and on welfare than black people? Notwithstanding, PE Obama has been elected to the highest office in the land. I guess you feel because he's black he should not be afforded the same accommodations as where his 43 predecessors. People that are products of inbreding shouldn't be racists.

@anonymous in Big D November 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I'm glad something is happening fast – I'm already sick of these people. CNN's love affair with the NObama's has got to stop. All the articles and interviews of Michelle "breaking the stereotypical black woman role". Give me a break!! Name me one first lady (although Michelle is no lady) that has worked "outside the white house", gainfully!!! This woman is no saint and I'm sick of the racial bias this family has been, and I presume will continue to be, given! There are many, many of us out here that take offense at this attention of these people. They are just another black family moving into government housing.
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I AM WILLING TO BET THAT YOU DO NOT HAVE THE COURAGE TO SAY THESE THINGS YOU'VE WRITTEN TO SOMEONE'S FACE.

YOU A HATER. WHAT A SHAME TO BE LIKE THAT WHEN THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US.

I'm just amazed to see all of the negative comments about our new President, Barack Obama on this site. You can really tell who the "White Middle Aged Uneducated Racists/Bigots/Skinheads/KKK Rednecks are" like Anonymus in Big D, Fred in SC, JAE, John from LA and Matt just to mention a few. There are always winners and losers and will always be, along with the sore losers. Get over it and move on with your life. Barack Obama won the popular vote by almost 8 Million votes. Does this mean they were all wrong! No it means that the "Best Man Won". Unlike the last 2 eleections where the elections were stolen and given to a complete idiot.

Democrats and Republicans are the same. Spend Spend Spend the tax tax tax. Trample on our constitution. Ron Paul and Kucinich are right, nothing will change- nothing. Obama is appointing Washington insiders and when he's called on it he changes his talking points "uh..ummmm...Change is policy." of course you Kool-aide drinker buy it and repeat his orders.

Wow,
He has surely given a new meaning to "Hit the Ground Running." AND Boy to I LOVE IT!!!!!!

I can't wait to see him in the white house.

Fred in SC,

If there was anything that anyone could have done to prove that Obama has an invalid birth certificate, then it would have been done BEFORE THE ELECTION.

Honestly Fred, you hammer on that like a chisel on marble. Please open your myopic little eyes, get out of your state of denial and repeat after me: President Barack Hussein Obama.

JAE: you are a racist pig, don't hate because you are to ignorant and obama is much smarter than you and your clane.

Fred in SC-The lawsuit was dismissed: "We therefore find that Plaintiffs attempt to use these statutes to gain standing to pursue his Natural Born Citizen Clause claim are frivolous and not worthy of discussion." See Opinion at 17-18.

Get over it, or perhaps you enjoy looking like a moron

Big D, and anyone else who wonders, the midwest is full of little blonde pregnant girls named Svenson and Brewer and Olafson who got knocked up and were thrown out by their Lutheran families into public housing. They, not the inner-city black people, are the huge drain on our social services. Sorry to burst your bubble, but anyone connected with social work knows about the 'Myth of the Welfare Queen.' Ask them.
Spider, quit with the business about people being hypnotized into voting for Obama – that is complete tinfoil-hat stuff and shows your gullibility. Fifteen percent of the GOP at least crossed party lines to vote for Obama, because he wasn't more Bush. How is he working on the economy, even as president-elect? Have you noticed that this is a crisis of consumer confidence, not a dollar-bill shortage? People are afraid to spend right now. Anything that boosts confidence helps us all. You are being a dog in the manger.

Time is of the essence...he is going to have a historic crisis to deal with soon and I'm glad to see that he will be very well prepared.

Futhermore...the ignorance among posters in here is staggering. Namely Big D and Jae.

30-m-PA-Democrat-voted McCain:
I too seem to recall the often repeated Obama line that experience doesn't matter, judgement is what is important. Now it seems all about bringing in a cabinet with experience, mostly ex-Clintonites. Don't get me wrong, I think it's good to have an experienced cabinet; but why is what's good for the cabinet not needed at the top?

a true leader.

Anonymous in big D must be an angry McCain/Palin supporter! What a load of garbage he or she is putting out there. There are too many racist morons out there just waiting to be pumped up by crap like this. I feel sorry for idiots that refuse to change their biggoted way of thinking. You would think that most people would change with the times, but evidentally this person never got the message that racial hatred has no place in this country anymore.

WOW!! Racism and ignorance. One America? I guess some of you don't want a united country. Please just get out the way and let those of us who love America try to change this country in a positive direction. You haters need to get therapy – fast!!! I have another suggestion for those who don't want to hear from our President-Elect – turn the TV off. You obviously can't read so that's not an issue.

If you listened to the press conference today, President-Elect explained to those who have no understanding, that in order to have people with experience in many of these position, they likely would have had some role in the Clinton administration since that's the last Democratic administration we've had. He also said that the "vision" is his. In other words, they will carry out his policies. That's change.

Praetorian, Fort Myers November 26th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

So far he's doing just as he said he would–take swift, methodical steps–with full transparency, collaboration, and engagement of the public.

What a 180 degree shift from what the citizens are accustomed to!!!
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Praetorian, in the past I've been critical of your comments against Barack.....I've said that I'm ashamed I ever lived in Ft. Myers. Well I must now say that I was wrong and there are intelligent people in "Lee County" Florida.

Hey Anonymous: "There are many, many of us out here that take offense at this attention of these people." Trust me, there are MANY MORE of us who take offense at YOU PEOPLE. Go back under your rock.

Fear of change, irrational bigotry and hatred of ethnically different people–without noticing their virtues, are sadly a result of an ignorant and deprived upbringing. People like "Anonymous D" bring all of ther baggage wherever they go–and it will take some time before he is trustful of his constitution and his countrymen that are different.

We are finally entering a new era of 21St century America and fear of the unknown is to be expected. People like "Anonymous D" should be responded to with respect for their ignorance and deprived upbringing–responding with anger only fortifies their flawed truths and sustains the ignorance.

People here are NOT thinking correctly. Sure, having Gates to stay is like staring Bush all over again, but Barack needs Gates to implements his Iraq withdrawals. He needs a steady hand in security while Obama is busy cleaning up the mess that Bush left behind. Stop being critical of his every move. Where were you when Bush ran the economy to ground?

I believe he has to get a head start and not let the outgoing leadership
do something that he can't undo......Just look at the situation this country
is in with the economy, joblessness, potential loss of jobs and the list
goes on and on. Sure, its unprecedented, but people like the Bill & Hillary
know and understand how political processes work. He is attempting to
choose the best of the brightest minds and fresh thinking. WE, as
Americans cannot afford to have the same old politics at a time like this.
Just look at George W. Bush, the U.S. economy is in shambles and all
he wants to do is pardon a turkey's neck !! I'll take this over 8 years
of nothing !!!

I'm very impressed with the speed and determination in which Pres-elect Obama is picking the personell he needs to get this country back on its feet. It shows intelligence and action that has been sorely lacking for eight years now. He reminds me of Bill Clinton and the way he moved forward. I actually think that Obama is acting more presidential than Bush ever acted!

anonymous in Big D-
I takes a lot of guts to post racist, hateful drivel like that and sign your name, doesn't it.? You exemplify what is wrong with this country. Do us all a favor-pack up your pointy white hat, and get out of here. You make me sick

please just not the clintons

i voted for CHANGE not the same old dynasty who makes millions with their same old speeches.. and collect money from none less than Bin laden's brother and the rest of the saudis..

We elected the perfect President! He is showing the American people and the world his is decisive, thoughtful and ready to lead us.
Bush can't get out of there fast enough for me.
It is disgusting to hear all the hate mongers, O"Riley, Hannity and Limbaugh already calling this the Obama recession. Obama had nothing to do with the condition this country is in thank you very much George Bush!
I would love to see these foul idiots thrown off the air. We need to keep the pressure on the sponsors of these shows to stop funding them. The American people need to fix this themselves. We don't need laws that are unfair. We, the people have the power.
I am writing and emailing any sponsor for TV or Radio and refusing to buy their products or use their services as long as they support this wackos.
Please join me

I love the idiotic comments about Obama "doing more before taking office than Bush did in 8 years." This is obviously the media controlled, Obama zombies that we've all grown to love.

He's just been picking his cabinet, folks. He hasn't done anything as President. Every President before him did the exact same thing, even good ole Dubya.
But, when The Messian says "OK, I'm gonna pick another old Washington, former Clinton aide, white politician. His name is....", the Obominations perk up their ears to hear His latest revelation and another Great Work. When our economy finally bottoms out and more of us are homeless and unemployed, Obama will say "OK, I'm gonna apologize again for not fixing the problem." and you folks will stand, mouth hanging open, listening to hear The Word of The Dream.
Shake it off people. Clear your head.

So far he's doing just as he said he would–take swift, methodical steps–with full transparency, collaboration, and engagement of the public.

What a 180 degree shift from what the citizens are accustomed to!!!

anonymous in Big D November 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

There are many, many of us out here that take offense at this attention of these people. They are just another black family moving into government housing.
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Wow! You cannot accept that this country has chosen them to lead for the next 4 years. Your ignorance and racism does not cease to amaze me. There are many people (of all ethnicities and races) who live in government housing, especially since the foreclosure rates have gone up and the unemployment rates have soared. Just because Lamebaugh and Hannity don't show you clips of it, there are millions of black families (and other races) who do not live in government housing. There are also millions of non-black families who do. But I guess you only believe it's black families! You don't get out much do you? I'm sure you won't be having turkey this thanksgiving; that would leave you without a bed mate!

I don't care who Obama choice in his cabinet as long as they are able to bring the country back to where the world and American people expect us to be. Change comes in different form. When he said change we do not expect him to pick someone that is not experience to be in the cabinet because of change. Come on people lets us our brains here. Obama at least is keeping to his promises for now. Either we support him or we see ourself going down the drain than we are today. Lets stop the criticisim and focus on trust and believe that he will get us through all these mess, be positive instead of negative.

anonymous in Big D

This woman is no saint and I'm sick of the racial bias this family has been, and I presume will continue to be, given! There are many, many of us out here that take offense at this attention of these people. They are just another black family moving into government housing.

Interesting that when ALL the other white family moved into the Whitehouse that you did NOT concider it GOVERNMENT HOUSING.

Racist!

Who's drinking Kool-Aid now? Anonymous in Big-D for sure! How dare you say that Michelle Obama is no lady. You are a racist bigot that needs to move to Alaska where your "queen" could continue to lead you into mindless darkness. Good grief, people! You'd complain if he nominated Donald Trump Treasury Secretary! Don't you have something to be thankful for this week? Here's something...you have the RIGHT to express your opinion w/o being hunted down and killed. You have the RIGHT to vote for the candidate of your choice. And if you don't like it, you have the RIGHT to make valid, intelligent suggestions for ways to make improvements. Otherwise, sit back and shut up while the rest of us go to work to make America great again.

Fred in SC

You mean THIS birth certificate, dumba*s?

http://fightthesmears.com/articles/5/birthcertificate

I can't wait till the right wing nut jobs are out of office!

Organic Grog

anonymous in Big D comment:

YOU ARE A NEANDERTHAL – YOU AND YOUR ILK WILL BE EXTINCT SOON AND GOOD RIDDANCE.
YOU MUST NOT HAVE GOTTEN ENOUGH LOVE FROM MOMMY AND DADDY. WHY DON'T YOU GO BUY A GUN IN THE NAME OF JESUS!

Fred in SC..THAT LAWSUIT ALREADY WENT TO COURT AND IT WAS DISMISSED...WHERE DO YOU LIVE? MY GOODNESS GET OVER IT...HE WOULDN;T GET THIS FAR IF HE WAS NOT A CITIZEN...HOW STUPID CAN YOU BE?

JAE – OBama is NOT a "muslim socialist"; but you are bitter.

Big d its people like you who have gotten this country into the current state that we are currently livingin. Such haters. How can you call yourself an american when you can hate a person just because of the color of their skin. Please go some where and get yourself together. you are probably the very one who is in need of help, but because of the hardness of your heart, you cant see past the real issue at hand. I saw on the news where people are picking up vegetables from the fields just to have food on their tables and guess what, they wont all black either. There is a great problem going on in our own back yard and folk still find time to hate for no reason at all (GOD HELP US ALL)

From what I remember Clinton was not so bad, so his advisors are not a bad a choice.

From what I understand advisors are just there to advise, the president makes the policy decisions. So bringing in a bunch on newbies to advise is not a great idea but I am sure P. Obama will make the right decisions. I certainly don't blame the Bush advisors for the mess this country is in, I blame Bush.

Mc Cain can't reach for success like Obama His arms are too short.. LMAO!!!!

The "that's not change argument" from the "right" (i almost threw up in my mouth) is HILARIOUS! This is what the GOP is reduced to? This is the mighty party of Reagan?

This is your best critique of the Pres-elect? The world is counting down until they are rid of your party and you geniuses are quibbling about who is throwing you a rope out of the quicksand you and W put this country in?

This is why the GOP mascot should be a wooly mammoth instead of an elephan

now all of you naysayers out there....let's think positive ...and let's not forget to take our meds today....

Outstanding...these guys are being vetted even faster than Barack Obama himself.

Way to go MSM...guess you're still all tied up vetting Sarah Palin.

Hmmm... I see the Obama hating hasn't stopped yet...

To anonymous in Big D:

My GOD... you are a racist bigot who can't get over the fact that Obama won! And you say that Michelle is no lady, well she has bigger balls THAN YOU!!! But that's OK, just go back to burning your crosses and breeding with you sister/mother. America will be just fine without the likes of YOU!

Oh, and you say that they are just another black family moving into government housing, I wonder if you would have said the same if McCain won...IDIOT!!!

I do love all the haters asking where the change is. Didn't McCain himself use the change theme toward the end? I bet if he won, all you naysayers would be defending his "change" no matter if he picked all of his staff from the current administration.

Alabama boy-

Tell me something, boy. How is Obama working on the economic crisis? He's selecting his cabinet for the January move into the office of President. Bush is pardoning turkies. Yes he is, and Barack will be doing the same thing this time next year. It's something all Presidents do. Unless you Hope Barack will Change things and pardon a watermelon next year?

Why do "pinheads" post their disapproval of our new Pres. Elect here on a CNN blog? What's wrong with Faux News site? Aren't there enough fellow racist haters on that blog site? I really see why they say "education is a terrible thing to waste." Its amazing these people have the brains to plug in a computer...let alone post a comment.

Mr. Obama is starting off strongly which is refreshing after 8 years of indecision, flip-flopping, no decisions, wrong decisions and questionable decisions. I am so happy we will have a strong leader who knows who he is and what he wants and goes after it. I think this bodes well for a bright future for America and its world-wide reputation as a leader. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter!

FINALLY...some actual work on behalf of the American citizen coming out of Washington...and he's still just the President-Elect. All you "haters" out there just need to get on-board and get this country back on track. He's there to help you as well.

anonymous in Big D November 26th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I'm glad something is happening fast – I'm already sick of these people. CNN's love affair with the NObama's has got to stop. All the articles and interviews of Michelle "breaking the stereotypical black woman role". Give me a break!!
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Thank the Good Lord that racists such as the author of this post do not represent the majority of americans. Please "anonymous in Big D" go back to seducing your favorite gernsey on the ranch and leave adults to discuss politics.

anonymous in Big D-

OMG!! Can you be any more white racist?!?

Mr. Obama is doing the correct thing. By taking control of the economic problems, he is attempting to clean up the frat party that George W. Bush allowed to get out of control! I am sorry but just stating that "Wall Street got drunk" is simply not adequate to explain the circumstances which we are now in. And for a CEO-style president with a so-called MBA, George W. Bush has shown about as much style as the Big Three auto CEO's with their private plane begging to Washington congressmen!

Well, more power to him, but when he said he would be reaching across the aisle, I don't think anyone thought he was talking about Gates.

I still know some people who swear that PE Obama is going to announce that he will begin withdrawing troops, even perhaps a total withdrawal, from Iraq at his inauguration speech.

Doesn't look like it. Besides Gates, it looks like a third Clinton term, and I have no problem with that.

I hope that Obama will be a bold president, but since he didn't keep his word on the presidential campaign financing, it's obvious that he has no qualms about going back on his promises.

Can anyone say-Chicago machine????-This is unbelievable-faster than W-makes one think????-No change seen here-more Chicago politics and insiders from DC.

And please bots-stop with the "A real president" nonsense-

Pay attention to what Obama is doing and how he's conducting himself. Three new conferences in as many days.
Then you have George Bush, walking around and giggling and acting dumb. And VP Cheney. Who knows where he is. Probably hiding under a desk or something at an undisclosed location.

Obama has some excellent people on his team doing the vetting.
So far I am pleased with all his cabinet choices – and hope he chooses Hillary as Secretary Of State.

Well, in these times SOMEONE has to take the lead because all Bush and Paulson have done is screw up the economy! Obama is still keeping enough distance to be ok...but this country can't wait for Bush to mess up even more!

Inauguration day can't come soon enough!

That just shows me that he's ready to take charge on day 1 and get this country going in the right direction.

Yes. Looking at my 401K saving, I'm glad we did't elect a guy only can said, "my friends, I know I can do this..."

...in the meantime, Bush is pardoning a turkey.

We should make a new monument like Mt Rushmore where we sculpt the faces of the worst presidents ever.

Think about it, we can call it Mt Dumpmore and charge people $20 to go there and throw rotten vegetables at the stone likenesses of W, Carter, Hoover and Van Buren (kinda guessing at Van Buren although, I have heard "things").

With that money, we can balance the budget and bail out GM.

I know Obama will do for our best country unlike President Bush... That is what we need an Obama to change.... God Bless him and devote our people in world.. God does not plan for WAR...

Of course it's fast. They're all Washington insiders who have been through it before. How y'all likin' the "change" so far?

President Elect Obama is working on the economic crisis and President Bush is pardoning a turkey..

I wonder what the Republicans have to say about that.

Do they have to show Birth Certificates to get the job?

OMG-This is the Very person who caused the absolute HELL of the Carter Years!

I was praying we wouldn't have to enter this HELL again!

All you Kids who are too young to remember the Hell will!

Paul Volcker will be a name you get a tight feeling in your gut when you hear.

We have already lost most of our wealth-now we will never see it again!

Change?? Just rehiring Clintonistas can be fast ( dems in line for power gravy) but is far from change!!

He's shpwing strong leadership skills as I knew he would!

Thnak God John McCain didn't wint this election, this country would be taken over by Like-Bush dimwits!!!

I'm glad something is happening fast – I'm already sick of these people. CNN's love affair with the NObama's has got to stop. All the articles and interviews of Michelle "breaking the stereotypical black woman role". Give me a break!! Name me one first lady (although Michelle is no lady) that has worked "outside the white house", gainfully!!! This woman is no saint and I'm sick of the racial bias this family has been, and I presume will continue to be, given! There are many, many of us out here that take offense at this attention of these people. They are just another black family moving into government housing.

Well who else will the American people turn to right now? Certaintly not the lame duck thats in office now. He's too busy pardoning turkeys!

of course he is moving quickly...when all you do is re-cycle the same old DC crowd.....do that in no time.....now..that is change we can beleive in!!!!!

HE isn't President of the United States until January 20th. Until then, he's president elect ONLY.

To those of you who don't understand, there IS ONLY ONE President at a time. The muslim socialist will have his four years, just hold your pants on.

I wonder who Sarah Palin would pick for her cabinet. Betty Boop ?

I now know we elected the right man. PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA is sooooooo on top of things. He has done more since being elected (and not even sworn in) then bush did in the 8 years he was in office. GO PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

When this Great Leader goes to lead, he's gonna be talking to the Clintons or folks who used to advise the Clintons. So who's the great leader(s)?

A responsive and interactive President – Good so far!! Even though the times are and problems we are facing are unprecedented – keep watch – this is history in the making – and we are witnessing it 1st hand!!

First of all, he doesn't have the time to dawdle about selecting his cabinet. He must have it in place and working together when he steps into the oval office.
Second, and most importantly, the reason it's so fast is, he's pretty much appointing all old Clintonistas. Don't need a whole lot of time when the first and foremost question asked is, "Did you work for the Clinton's?" "You did? Great. You're appointed."

He better, LOL. He wants to take over before that lawsuit about his birth certificate goes to court.

Dang what a mess.

If they vet fast enough the American people won't have time to learn just how crooked and corrupt the SAME OLE CHANGES are.

I watched the press conference. Obama is not a very smart man. He hesitates just as much as Bush. When asked how appointing Washington insiders to his administration constitutes the change he proclaimed, Obama said the American people would be nervous if he had appointed someone with little experience. Hmm, he ran for president trying to convince people that experience isn't important. I personally realized you DO need people with experience and you can't 'change' Washington and pick newcomers. That's why when he talked about change and how he's not a typical Washington politician I laughed and new it wasn't 'hope', but more like, 'hype'. People are so gullible.

Imagine what a chaos it would be to wait until the first day on the job and start picking cabinet members while the economy is the most pressing issue. Obama is smart and with our help he will do what is best for our country.

Please take time out to at least enjoy your turkey dinner President-Elect Obama, and may God bless you and your transition team! Happy Thanksgiving to all, and best (health) wishes to matriarch of the Bush family!

Yes CNN, its called leadership, competence and forward thinking.
I know, its a strange concept by recent Presidential standards

I hope after Obama fixes the economy after another bush F-–up the country,that people will get smart keep the bush's out of the white-house. I hear Jeb will be running in 2016.

Part of creating success is to not wait until the first day on the job. Frankly given the gravity of the problems it's a relief to have a show of leadership. Thankfully he is moving swiftly and decisively.

It is good that Barack Obama is moving quickly on picking
qualified people for various positions. They face so many
diasters, decisions, policies need to be decided soon as
possible. It is unfortunate we have to wait until Jan 20th to
put intelligent people into a decision making position.
It is frightening that Bush, Paulson and rest of people of
power have the authority to make any decision regarding the
future of our country.

I think it is imperative for Obama to be taking these actions.The current
administration is in the final throes of their"lame duck"presidency and
there is just too much at stake for the new administration to"kind of coast"into action.With less than two months until they take office,they have to be ready to act as soon as the oath of office is taken.Obama
seems to have surrounded himself with bright,capable people ready to lead the country out of the wilderness,but that is not going to easy.
To those of you who feel there are too many re-treads in his cabinet,
you could not expect Obama to surround himself with a team of political neophytes,certainly not at this point in time.Those chosen at this point all have the acumen to aid in getting things back on track.

It is very encouraging to see P.E. Obama readying himself for action on day 1. Although I haven't been in total agreement with all of his selections, I do believe he is doing an outstanding job thus far. This is the type of change we have needed-action immediately without wasting time arguing between parties. We have no chance of surviving the crises we are facing without unity. I hope and pray the members of Congress will work together toward solving our many problems.

No nonsense...
This guy means it when he says theyre gonna hit the ground running.
I hate the feet dragging alot of politicians feel the need to do.
Ask the right questions, get your answers, and the person either fits the role or not. No need to BS or beat around the bush

I was laughing at Hillary's 'Hit the Ground' running on day one message (actually I like it) but looks like the next Prez will have to hit the ground running. It's kind of CRAZY. Everything that Hillary had predicted, comes TRUE. I'm sure Obama is going to have a lot of 2 am calls, but he's still young so it'd be good for him. He's Soooooooooooo lucky he's got the BEST men/women of both parties, serving him (Bush and Clinton). Now, hopefully he can analyze the situations and make the right decisions. We truly need someone that can CHAIN both parties to him and make decisions for America. I believe he'll satisfy being the bridge. He's neither white nor black. Overall, I'm just PROUD we broke the race barrier. I didnt expect to see it in my young days. I was expected more like when I'm 80 years old.

.... and this is the mark of an intellect!

We have elected a President to be proud of!

GW Bush should watch how a LEADER works instead of giving pardons to turkeys underneath his desk.

Our new President knows time is of the essence and we have to move quickly but with a steady hand to fix the problems we are facing, thanks to Duh Bush.

And THAT'S what a REAL president does...Lead!!! Thank you President Obama for showing the US and the world a real leader !!!!

That is right. For God's sake (though he's OK) and ours, PLEASE DO TAKE CHARGE, Mr.Obama!

I'm confident Barack is going to do an excellent job. It helps to be intellectually curious, personable, able to organize (the hated: community organizer), intuitive, and a born leader.

I only wish the idiots that won't give him a chance would go back to school and at least get a elementary school degree. The majority of grade school kids think very highly of our president elect. Its a shame there are some many idiots (that voted for McCain), trying to insure we remain at #18 for education in the world. How come dumb people are so loud? What ever happened to "idiots should be seen not heard"?

Yes – he has over 50% of his cabinet selected and/or undergoing vetting – so what else negativity will you guys drum up between now and January 20th; put the whole weight of the crises on his shoulders – ask for more details of data that will not even be relevant in two months?

Tell him to get rid of the lofty talk though he has picked an A-Team -

Come on CNN – don't let us down – keep stirring up the drama.