Comments on: Obama announces national security team

By: New politic is a fake

New politic is a fake — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:53:09 +0000

Change that he washed our brains up is coming in America !
It is some easy to say things when you are outside , now that you are into it , you r seein that politic is a very BAD game.........I still trust B.O but it's becomin a value as well as any other thing linked to the constitution – to serve lobbies – so sad as view and yet true !
The fact that Hillary's head has been pronounced means to me that Obama was pressured about her.
Change is no longer in behaviors and heads (déja vu), cuz in that field Barack lost !
I only hope his team & him will be affording to solve problems ( Change that he promised is now waited in the facts ) like crisis, and so on............

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:39:16 +0000

I think what is needed right now is wisdom, somewhere along the line wisdom has left policy making in this country. The wisdom that Obama possesess is his greatest strength and as I watch him pick his team, I can't help but shake the fact that something good is on the horizon. Obama understands that we cannot look to the past for our future solutions but pering into the future to take care of our present problems. I'm hopeful for this country and the world, I think we were and still are on the edge of total destruction but I believe now that other plans are being made.

***please post!!!!!***

By: Relax Folks

Relax Folks — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:25:16 +0000

I am amazed that people are questioning CHANGE because folks from other presidential admins have been choosen. The change will be in the direction that the LEADER directs. Surely some of you folks have been managers and business owners before. If you want new direction you need people with PRIOR experience and different ideas. Yes men drive your business into the ground. Just ask the big 3, I am sure they wish they had hired some folks that had a different view point and experience with Asian car makers. I voted for B.O. because he is a sound LEADER and he knows that change doesn't mean a bunch of folks with no experience that won't challenge anything that he says needs to be done. That is how we will get to where we need to be. I have never been moved to comment on these blogs but what I have been reading in the last few weeks from the usual commenters makes me think people want America to fail, that is just nuts!

By: 3strikes

3strikes — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:15 +0000

goin from a bad admin... to a worse admin.....from bad to worse. let the questioning of nobamas so called "good judgement" begin. change = pander = 65+ million lemmings believed, now go jump off a cliff for your nov4 decision

By: Bonnie in Wilmington NC

Bonnie in Wilmington NC — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:04:49 +0000

I don't suppose that anyone on this comment page (including myself) was contacted as an expert opinion or asked to give their expert advise by the people that are actually doing the vetting or making the list of candidates. I'm thinking that the wacky comments here are indicative of the inability to make constructive comments and suggestions are a clue as to why we weren't "consulted". Again, and again, y'all crack me up and give me a reason so laugh at ourselves. Are any of you getting paid to look like fools, or are you just being yourself? Either way, thanks again for the humor. It's all good. Take a breath, and have a nice day.

By: Jeff from Atlanta

Jeff from Atlanta — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:02:46 +0000

After reading these blogs for the last 8 weeks it has become obvious that the Obama supporters are hypocrites. You yell to support your PE yet you never supported Bush. (and please don't argue that Bush is the worst president ever. The democrats caused this banking crisis by their policies with Fannie Mae. With Pelosi, they continue to make the same mistakes and take partisanship to a new level). You claim you want change but support the same old Washington insiders. There are experienced people out there that are not insiders today. I don't believe in Obama. Never had. I think he talks a good game but his policies will result in recalling Bush's presidency days as the "Good old days". Maybe he is smarter than that and will let the economy naturally come back as it always does, but maybe he is a true democrat and will screw it up ever more for the next guy as Clinton did. I’m hoping he is smarter than that and I am willing to give him a chance, but for you to consistently diss Bush and then say don't diss my guy, sorry you hypocrites.

By: Maggie in NYS

Maggie in NYS — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:01:42 +0000

To NY republican – Governor Paterson will be choosing Senator Clinton's replacement. You don't really think he'll replace her with a republican, do you? LOL

By: PK

PK — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:00:49 +0000

What a change ! From Halliburton (otherwise known as Cheney) knows best to let us hear from different points of view.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:52:10 +0000

Funny. I would have thought that the conservatives would be okay with Clinton as SOS. She's about the most hawkish member of the democratic party.

By: Truth Hurts

Truth Hurts — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:50:04 +0000

Lets face it. Barrack "I Inhaled" Obama is in way over his head.

He is hiring all of his former rivals for the democratic president slot thinking "keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" but he cant hire all the republican enemies he has or will have.

America is about to turn on Obama. His honeymoon will last a few days, not months, once he gets into office.

Watch out below, Obama approval ratings are going to crash like the stock market.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:49:53 +0000

Who will hold these people accountable for all their lies? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The same people that held Bush accountable for all of his lies, mistakes, and blunders. No one.

By: KJ, GA

KJ, GA — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:49:53 +0000

I think it's wonderful that Obama's team will conisst of lots of women and minorities (more representative of America than ever!)

By: Hans Zeunert

Hans Zeunert — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:49:16 +0000

Hope of global healing has entered the world with the election of Barack Obama for President of the United States and his choice of Hillery Clinton as his Secretary of State. It proves the correctness of the "Theory of the Unified Mind", and that a new Age of Mankind has begun. There is a Step in Consciousness. This is easy to see.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:49:14 +0000

Hillary Clinton is excellent choice
way to go mr. Obama

By: PUMA for McCain

PUMA for McCain — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:48:18 +0000

We some of the PUMA do not regret voted for McCain. We do not want Hillary to work for Obama for any position. We want her to retied and go fishing with her husband any time she likes.

By: liz

liz — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:48:12 +0000

I am so glad PE Obama understands that the sure way to fail is to try to please all of the people all of the time. He is more than aware that some of these appointments may upset some people and does not care in the least because he is putting the needs of our country first! I voted for him and am more than happy to let him do his job. I often tell my child to take a nap or read a book when she begins to whine as so many posters here have. Try it and let me know if it works for some of you as well.

By: Ia Guy

Ia Guy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:47:09 +0000

At least Richardson didn't get it. He thought it would be his reward for his betrayal of the Clinton's. I can see Hillary getting the last laugh now.

It appears Obama respects substance over loyalty afterall!

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:46:22 +0000

So if Obama picks experience it's "insiders" and we've all been scammed but if he picks unknowns he would be "terribly inexperienced with no one to turn to." Isn't it interesting how many Republicans can't stand Obama because of all the incredibly intelligent moves he's making just putting together his team, while the "intellects" of the entire world shake their heads in wonder at the total lack of brains exhibited without fail by Palin?

By: Truth Hurts

Truth Hurts — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:43:37 +0000

What a pathetic excuse for a cabinet. Slap in the face of the year award goes out today to Bill Richardson.

President Barrack "Smokey" Obama is going to have no control over this cabinet, or his presidency.

He will be a one term loser. His selling skills from the campaign trail will not turn into leadership in the White House.

Truth Hurts

By: ron

ron — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:41:53 +0000

no surprise, remember during the campaign when Obama met with Bill Clinton...I am sure Pres Clinton ensured it would be his wife and HIS friends in the cabinet after the election...or he would have withheld his support or even endorsed McCain. I am laughing about it because it finally shows what a pawn Obama is to for Democratic Party Political Machine.

By: young and informed independant

young and informed independant — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:39:44 +0000

PETE- as an Obama Lefty, i feel wonderful!!
i am glad to see mr president elect moving forward with the best people possible to help his vision on chaging the way the world looks at us!

By: Harold

Harold — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:39:37 +0000

Everyone who complains about the pick probably have no idea who would be qualifed for cabinet positions.No one on this site has studied the background of possible candidates so opinions are just like a_ _ _ _ _ _ _,everyone has one.
Instead folks should be upset about the current President,doing nothing while Rome ( U.S. economy) is burning.
Sure blame Obama for all the woes the country is suffering that is what whinners do, they look to place blame.
Doubtful this country can get much worse but if it does, then all of you haters will have something to talk about. Until then, your opinions don't make sense or matter!

By: Matt: honestly

Matt: honestly — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:38:57 +0000

I have some news for all you people saying Hillary 2012. The Democrats already have their candidate. His name is Barack Obama. She can't run as a Democrat in 2012. She will have to wait until 2016 if she is going to run again.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:37:37 +0000

We are proud of Obama. He is picking an excellent cabinet. We know Hillary will do an excellent job.

By: Jackie in Dallas

Jackie in Dallas — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:35:53 +0000

Rainy, We have enough of our own home-grown idiots in Texas...please don't encourage any more to move here... Surprise, people, Obama has opinions and beliefs. He told you he might not always do what you wanted, but he would always listen...and he has. I haven't agreed with all of his selections, but remember, HE"s the one that has to work with them, not you or me. I believe he has a plan, and knows what he's doing. It would be nice if you gave him a chance to actually be sworn into office and work for a few months before you start criticizing him. Cabinet members can be replaced if they don't work out; and there's always the election in 2012. Maybe you'll have the chance to see what a real dunce can do if you try to elect Palin.

By: Sarge in Florida

Sarge in Florida — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:35:40 +0000

Why in the world are most you of you bashing Hillary because she will be SOS? We need a Clinton name to save this country that is so hated world wide because of Bush/Cheney screw you attitudes that they conveyed around the world. I went to Germany a few years ago and most of them hated me because I was from the USA and they hated Bush. I had to tell them as an American I did NOT vote for that LIER. Then I was treated better...So you go Hillary and make the other countries love us again just like they did when we were ATTACKED on 9/11.

By: Janice Illinois

Janice Illinois — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:34:55 +0000

I just want to say to anybody that keeps bringing up Bill in this situation, Bill is NOT running, Bill is not going to do this job, Hillary will , She is her own person and woman, Very capable of helping Obama. Bill doesn't need Obama for any thing, and Hillary don't need Bill to shine on, she'll be just fine , after all she's tough and she is a WOMAN!!

By: Joyce in Indiana

Joyce in Indiana — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:33:06 +0000

It is probably not realistic to expect die-hard conservatives to be happy with anything that PE Obama does, but I would ask you to keep an open mind. I was extremely apprehensive when President Bush came to power, but I hoped I might have been wrong. Unfortunately, I was overly optimistic.

Now I hope that those who are worried about Obama as president will at least keep an open mind, and I believe that their fears will be unfounded. No, you probably won't like everything he will do, but that is why there will be another election in four years.

The "change" that some seem to be so concerned about is in the open mind of the president-elect. He is not afraid of dissenting opinions, and seems to be nominating people who will not be afraid to give them. I eagerly await the new administration.

By: Gambino

Gambino — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:32:50 +0000

Mr Blitzer,do you have a faint idea of how prepared the Presient-Elect
was?

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:32:21 +0000

So now I see that Operation Chaos is pretending to be Obama voters who feel "betrayed". Let's hear it for the new scam!

By: vanessa the stay-at home mom

vanessa the stay-at home mom — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:30:28 +0000

It is killing me that there actually people claiming that hillary is not qualified and these are the same people who supported Pailin for vice president !!! please, if you are a bitter Mccain supporter who cannot get over the fact that he and pailin lost, just do us all a favor and SHUT UP !!!!

By: greg greenman

greg greenman — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:30:20 +0000

You know whats funny? This is how you know Republicans are hypocrites to the nth power. They say in one breath he isn't experienced enough, and in the same sentence says he knows how to lean far left and then towards the center because he is a seasoned politician. Hahaha

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:27:38 +0000

Those worryijng about Hillary's experience in foreign affairs need to stop complaining. How many people truly have experience in foreign affairs. Especially people who would not be considered part of the Washington establishment. It takes no great experience to know that one functions as Secretary of State by pursuing the interest of the United States across the globe, making friends where you can and keeping tabs of your enemies. What's the big deal. Speak up front, be honest, fair and firm with foreign leaders and that's all you need to know. Experience – it's overblown.

By: DX in TX

DX in TX — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:26:53 +0000

It's rumored that Jeb Bush will make a run for the white house, but with the arrest of his youngest son and the 2004 Florida voting problems, not to mention the obvious connection to G.W. I doubt Jeb will through his hat in the ring. However, his son George P. Bush is one to keep your eye on. By the time he is old enough the Hispanic population will be the majority in the United States. With his Hispanic / White heritage he will win hands down, but not until 2028 or 2032.

I would not be surprised if Karl Rove wasn't grooming G.P. Bush as we speak.
A scary thought...
DX in TX

By: Jackie in Dallas

Jackie in Dallas — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:26:42 +0000

Hey, neocons talking about "no change"...do you think McCain would have had the courage to select someone like Huckabee or Guilini to his cabinet? Not a chance in heck. He would have done just as Bush did and filled it with buddies and those he owed favors to. I'm not a big Hillary fan, but she may surprise me and actually do a good job in this role. And at least PE Obama is not selecting a group of "yes" people for his Cabinet. I just hope that Hillary is aware that it is HIS policies that she will be responsible for implementing, not her own...

By: Janice Illinois

Janice Illinois — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:22:58 +0000

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally, women will be honored. They look like they are very comfortable together to me. Congratulations Hillary, So very proud for you and for women everwhere.

By: Eric, TX

Eric, TX — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:20:48 +0000

OMG...are you serious? He never said the "change" would be to wipe out all the people in Washington, and replace with those that don't know what they are doing! Come on people, I know some of you are hurting in the intelect dept, but at least pretend to have some sense about you!
The change will come later...when everyone get's in position to get us out of this mess that the Republicans got us into.
This is going to be like losing weight...it took 8 years to put on, and now it's going to take some time to take it off (the dark cloud).

By: Mara

Mara — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:20:34 +0000

Puff: Sarah can do what job single handedly? Win that war with Iran? The one only Sarah Palin thinks we are engaged in? Or secede from the Union? Or sell a billion dollar pipeline to the Canadians – and give them a $500 million bonus? Seen any action for that $500 Million? Nope. They haven't filed a single claim, haven't done a single study, and haven't even put a shovel in the ground. Or free American schools from sorcery and witchcraft? Or plan a sanctuary in Alaska for those awaiting the Rapture – since she's stated that Alaska will be a good place to be when it comes? Or maybe start a brilliant abstinence-only campaign. It's hard to know just where she would begin.

By: Turn Republican

Turn Republican — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:20:06 +0000

Democrats know Hillary was qualified to be a president. For some reason they trashed her. I still say Obama has no experience that's why he picked the Clinton's administration and some Republican to do the job.

By: Janey

Janey — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:18:52 +0000

l williams–I think Palin would have handled Sept 11 or that 3 am phone call faster and better than the present Pres-elect! He would have to consult with his many handlers–she is smart enough and has experience and judgment. I bet you libs just love my comments! I find it fascinating that you expect us to prop Obama up after you savaged Pres Bush for 8 years.

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:12:46 +0000

Pete-

Just fine. And you?
Will there be more foaming at the mouth in today's forecast.

Face it, the team is formidable. Exactly what we need to get us out of this mess we're in.

By: Turn Republican

Turn Republican — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:09:26 +0000

Democrats thought they won the election but no I thing the Clintons & Republican won. What a laugh hahahahaha!!!!

By: Independent Fred

Independent Fred — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:07:40 +0000

LOL some of you Left wingers are as bad as the Right Wing nuts. You simply don't get it do you.. Obama was elected by us Centrist Independents...

The silent Majority....

Thank God the clear thinking majority in this country are centrists leaning either slightly Left or slightly Right. This country can no more afford some far left Liberal nonsense as we can the racist far Right garbage.

Now Obama appoint McCain ministor of Veteran affairs or something where he can continue to serve this great country..

By: Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:07:21 +0000

Why are they are not smiling?

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:06:22 +0000

Phoenix at 11:20-–
Believe me, it's not liberals complaining. It is right wing sheep pretending to be Obama supporters. Got nothing better to do than stir up trouble.
Pathetic.

By: frank

frank — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:02:48 +0000

Obama is not my President!
never respected or did a thing for the military...
the military that we say we support! that is BS....
if you voted for him...shame on you!

our system is strong.....but I can't wait for 2012

we are forgetting what our founding principles are

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:01:39 +0000

HRC is qualified for the job and all that, but REALLY, I'm wondering whether his administration isn't going to be The Clintons, Part II. I really had my hopes up that Obama would bring in some fresh faces, or at least mix it up a little more than he has.

So much for change.

By: FL for Obama

FL for Obama — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:01:31 +0000

John Adams...I LOVE your satirical post! Way to go!

PE Obama...you have my support 100%...and I used to be a Republican.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:00:35 +0000

When the Hillary supporters got up-in-arms about Obama not selecting her to be VP, they failed to see this choice coming . Hillary's strong diplomatic and political skills are exactly what we need in a SOS. I think that even the Middle-Eastern countries where women are treated as objects rather than people will pay attention and listen to Hillary.

If she hadn't taken the SOS position, I would've loved to have seen her as Secretary of Health and Human services. However, I have a feeling she'll be working a little with Daschle on that, too.

By: Ron in CA

Ron in CA — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:59:54 +0000

You liberals are such hypocrites. Amazing how you call out us republicans because we don't crawl to your delusions. Why didn't you say to yourselves we need to rally around our current president? Take a look at India. This current administration cares more about safety of America, even with the libs stabbing him in the back everyday, every minute and blaming him for everything, even the high gas prices. Any lib humble enough to thank him for our low gas prices now? No, you don't know how. I just hope to God, that I don't have to carry a sign around because of our president elect and his anointed ones, like those in India, saying "our government is not capable of stopping terrorists". I know, I have been working defense for 25 years, and almost lost everything working to secure safety in this country. So don't blame conservatives, because you have lived in safety because of our president that you would never support, only stab. So, if you are not a hypocritical dem, they why don't you say "we should all be americans, and not only rally around our president elect, but also around our current president".