Comments on: Sources: Gupta approached for surgeon general's post http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Bridgette-PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216618 Bridgette-PA Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:55:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216618 "Emilia Jones"- What is your problem? Grow up and get off the blogs. What did your mama teach you? If you can't say something nice............ This is a time for ALL people to come together. Not just blacks or dark skinned blacks (what the hell does that mean?). OBAMA doesn't only "owe" blacks, he owes ALL RACES of the United States to make good on his promises. We ALL came together as one and voted him next POTUS. Get a life and learn how to spell definitely (NOT deffinately). One more thing, OBAMA is "appointing" people and it has nothing to do with appointments! Stop being divisive and trying to start the "race" crap on the blogs. Get a life! UGH! "Emilia Jones"- What is your problem? Grow up and get off the blogs. What did your mama teach you? If you can't say something nice............ This is a time for ALL people to come together. Not just blacks or dark skinned blacks (what the hell does that mean?). OBAMA doesn't only "owe" blacks, he owes ALL RACES of the United States to make good on his promises. We ALL came together as one and voted him next POTUS. Get a life and learn how to spell definitely (NOT deffinately). One more thing, OBAMA is "appointing" people and it has nothing to do with appointments! Stop being divisive and trying to start the "race" crap on the blogs. Get a life! UGH!

]]> By: Jeremy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216617 Jeremy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:54:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216617 unfortunately for you Emilia Jones, and fortunately for the rest of the American population, the qualifications for Government positions are not based on the color of skin. Get over yourself. unfortunately for you Emilia Jones, and fortunately for the rest of the American population, the qualifications for Government positions are not based on the color of skin. Get over yourself.

]]> By: c from stl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216613 c from stl Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:54:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216613 Sanjay Gupta, you are so hot... :) Sanjay Gupta, you are so hot... :)

]]> By: Obamaniac http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216611 Obamaniac Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:54:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216611 Obama must be the most cynical man to ever be elected president. "Hmmm, I need a surgeon general that the mindless bufoons who voted for me will like....Ah Ha!! A celebrity doctor who works for CNN.. 2 birds with one stone. THe masses will like this guy because he's a TV peronality, and CNN will give me another round of adoring coverage." Too bad Russia, China,Iran, Al-Queida, and Hamas don't play these childish games Obama is so fond of. They are going to eat this idiot alive. Obama must be the most cynical man to ever be elected president. "Hmmm, I need a surgeon general that the mindless bufoons who voted for me will like....Ah Ha!! A celebrity doctor who works for CNN.. 2 birds with one stone. THe masses will like this guy because he's a TV peronality, and CNN will give me another round of adoring coverage."

Too bad Russia, China,Iran, Al-Queida, and Hamas don't play these childish games Obama is so fond of. They are going to eat this idiot alive.

]]> By: AndyL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216601 AndyL Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:52:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216601 @Obama-Mama, Ease up on the sugar, Dr Gupta I'm sure would agree, its not good for you. Maybe you could post something intelligent, instead of just displaying your schoolgirl like glee. Does your mommy know you are using the computer? @Obama-Mama, Ease up on the sugar, Dr Gupta I'm sure would agree, its not good for you. Maybe you could post something intelligent, instead of just displaying your schoolgirl like glee. Does your mommy know you are using the computer?

]]> By: BB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216599 BB Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216599 Good choice - a very intelligent and very competent neurosurgeon. Good choice – a very intelligent and very competent neurosurgeon.

]]> By: George http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216597 George Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216597 Nothing but the best. Wonderful choice and fit for the position as well. Please take the job Dr. Gupta. Nothing but the best. Wonderful choice and fit for the position as well. Please take the job Dr. Gupta.

]]> By: M http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216596 M Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216596 I think Dr. Gupta would be a very good choice...I am smiling on this one. Another good choice would be Dr. Benjamin Carson, M.D., a leading neurosurgeon at John Hopkins. I think Dr. Gupta would be a very good choice...I am smiling on this one. Another good choice would be Dr. Benjamin Carson, M.D., a leading neurosurgeon at John Hopkins.

]]> By: Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216594 Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:51:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216594 I like Sanjay Gupta. If he leaves CNN, we the viewers won't see him and his reports anymore. I think he has more to offer the public at CNN than he does behind a desk as yet another government figure. Tell them "NO," Sanjay! I like Sanjay Gupta.

If he leaves CNN, we the viewers won't see him and his reports anymore.

I think he has more to offer the public at CNN than he does behind a desk as yet another government figure.

Tell them "NO," Sanjay!

]]> By: Jan Illinois http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216593 Jan Illinois Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216593 Good Going Gupta, You will be great. Good Going Gupta, You will be great.

]]> By: Meh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216592 Meh Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216592 Emilia Jones...are you for real? You think that b/c Barack is half black that he should hire mainly black candidates? That would be rather racist of him, wouldn't it? He's hiring who he thinks would do the best job! It's silly of you not to vote for him b/c of that. Emilia Jones...are you for real? You think that b/c Barack is half black that he should hire mainly black candidates? That would be rather racist of him, wouldn't it? He's hiring who he thinks would do the best job! It's silly of you not to vote for him b/c of that.

]]> By: tee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216589 tee Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216589 I'm with you Steve. Emily needs to check herself. I'm with you Steve. Emily needs to check herself.

]]> By: boered1 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216586 boered1 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:50:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216586 not sure if I like this choice.. assuming it is a choice... I think a television personality, no matter what his background, is probably the wrong sort to make the decisions needed. I would prefer some unknown who ran a major hospital or trauma center but hey that is only my opinion. not sure if I like this choice.. assuming it is a choice... I think a television personality, no matter what his background, is probably the wrong sort to make the decisions needed. I would prefer some unknown who ran a major hospital or trauma center but hey that is only my opinion.

]]> By: Saul Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216579 Saul Virginia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:48:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216579 I am so proud of Obama for Picking Dr Gupta. He is someone that i admire greatly for his knowledge and enormous desire to help Americans get healthier. This is a start of a new era where education is rewarded and not about who you know. Parents can tell their kids again the value of education an d the importance of aspiring for the highest education possible. I wish Dr Gupta all the best and hope he accepts the position. America needs Dr Gupta's freshness and new ideas right now!!! I am so proud of Obama for Picking Dr Gupta. He is someone that i admire greatly for his knowledge and enormous desire to help Americans get healthier. This is a start of a new era where education is rewarded and not about who you know. Parents can tell their kids again the value of education an
d the importance of aspiring for the highest education possible.
I wish Dr Gupta all the best and hope he accepts the position.

America needs Dr Gupta's freshness and new ideas right now!!!

]]> By: tee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216570 tee Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:47:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216570 Polar bear Against Palen He will adhere to the orders of his leader(President Obama) Polar bear Against Palen

He will adhere to the orders of his leader(President Obama)

]]> By: Lissa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216568 Lissa Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:46:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216568 Awesome nod to an awesome guy - Congratulations, Dr. G, you're not only incredibly knowledgeable (and I enjoy your pieces on CNN very much) but you are personable and would make a terrific S.G. President-Elect Obama has made some wonderful moves all along, and this one is a stand-out! Awesome nod to an awesome guy – Congratulations, Dr. G, you're not only incredibly knowledgeable (and I enjoy your pieces on CNN very much) but you are personable and would make a terrific S.G. President-Elect Obama has made some wonderful moves all along, and this one is a stand-out!

]]> By: DX in TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216567 DX in TX Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:46:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216567 Dr. Gupta is an excellent choice, Plus, I feel he will not be a yes man to President Elect Obama. I love this guy. Obama/Biden Is it just me or are more of the American people involved, informed and ready to make a difference for this great country. These are exciting times. Dr. Gupta is an excellent choice, Plus, I feel he will not be a yes man to President Elect Obama. I love this guy.

Obama/Biden

Is it just me or are more of the American people involved, informed and ready to make a difference for this great country. These are exciting times.

]]> By: GuyInVA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216566 GuyInVA Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:46:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216566 I vote for Robin Meade for Press Secretary. I promise I'll never miss a briefing. Really though, this guy sounds pretty sharp. I vote for Robin Meade for Press Secretary. I promise I'll never miss a briefing. Really though, this guy sounds pretty sharp.

]]> By: ROC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216565 ROC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:46:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216565 Good choice! Obama should also let the United Nation take center stage on the Gaza situation...and focus on the US Economy. Good choice!

Obama should also let the United Nation take center stage on the Gaza situation...and focus on the US Economy.

]]> By: RoseyToes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216561 RoseyToes Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216561 WOW! Whatta fabulous choice! Regardless of how serious the topic on CNN, Dr. Gupta always manages to deliver his extensive expertise with veritable aplomb, a dash of charm, and a dollop humor. Way to go Obama! As Surgeon general, Dr. Gupta's impact on American healthcare concerns will be far-reaching. We can't wait for january 20th! WOW! Whatta fabulous choice! Regardless of how serious the topic on CNN, Dr. Gupta always manages to deliver his extensive expertise with veritable aplomb, a dash of charm, and a dollop humor. Way to go Obama! As Surgeon general, Dr. Gupta's impact on American healthcare concerns will be far-reaching. We can't wait for january 20th!

]]> By: Mahesh Lalwani http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216557 Mahesh Lalwani Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216557 Dr. Gupta not only marvels at domestic health policies, (system) deficiencies, medicinal intricacies and innovation but he has international exposure too. By making him the surgeon general US can take a lead at UN in resolving health problems of a flat world. I sure think this administration will reverse the world hatred we have garnered in last few years and command respect and gain trust and love again. Thank you Obama, good luck Sanjay. Dr. Gupta not only marvels at domestic health policies, (system) deficiencies, medicinal intricacies and innovation but he has international exposure too. By making him the surgeon general US can take a lead at UN in resolving health problems of a flat world. I sure think this administration will reverse the world hatred we have garnered in last few years and command respect and gain trust and love again. Thank you Obama, good luck Sanjay.

]]> By: Joe the fake plumber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216552 Joe the fake plumber Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:45:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216552 Why didn't he pick Sarah Palin....she is a quick study! Why didn't he pick Sarah Palin....she is a quick study!

]]> By: jwn in south carolina http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216550 jwn in south carolina Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:44:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216550 FANTASTIC CHOICE!!!!!!! DR. G, SAY YES!!!! FANTASTIC CHOICE!!!!!!!

DR. G, SAY YES!!!!

]]> By: Anoop Desai http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216543 Anoop Desai Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:43:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216543 Great Choice! Very effective communicator. Great Choice! Very effective communicator.

]]> By: KAREN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216542 KAREN Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:43:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216542 GUPTA IS GREAT ! WHERE ARE THE DARK SKINNED APPOINTMENTS - HOW RACIST CAN YOU GET? HOW STUPID IS IT TO THINK WE SHOULD APPOINT ANYONE BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN ! ? GUPTA IS GREAT ! WHERE ARE THE DARK SKINNED APPOINTMENTS – HOW RACIST CAN YOU GET? HOW STUPID IS IT TO THINK WE SHOULD APPOINT ANYONE BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN ! ?

]]> By: mary the clerk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216537 mary the clerk Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:43:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216537 WE LOVE YOU OBAMA guys its a new world...we finally destroyed the nasty bushies and the gop happy days are here again WE LOVE YOU OBAMA

guys its a new world...we finally destroyed the nasty bushies and the gop

happy days are here again

]]> By: Caryn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216534 Caryn Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:42:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216534 Excellent Choice. I love Sanjay! Excellent Choice. I love Sanjay!

]]> By: Deborah http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216531 Deborah Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:42:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216531 I think it’s a smart pick, Dr. Gupta has excellent communication skills. Plus his appeal to minorities, young people the general public will add something to this post that it has been lacking in years. His high visibility brings attention to the nation’s health issues which is of great concern to every American & globally. Hope he takes the job…Plus he’s easy on the eyes!!! I think it’s a smart pick, Dr. Gupta has excellent communication skills. Plus his appeal to minorities, young people the general public will add something to this post that it has been lacking in years. His high visibility brings attention to the nation’s health issues which is of great concern to every American & globally.
Hope he takes the job…Plus he’s easy on the eyes!!!

]]> By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216528 Mike Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:41:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216528 I am sorry, i can't accept the cheers here. Please think about the environment that Dr. Gupta has been living in for the past years. Stupid reporters asking stupid questions, forceing him to give stupid answers that even a 5th-grader could understand. And that man is to brief the President in case (among other horror-scenarios) a bio-weapon is set off in the U.S.? No, i am sorry, the surgeon general - after 9/11 - needs to be qualified in different areas, not "looking good on TV"... I am sorry, i can't accept the cheers here. Please think about the environment that Dr. Gupta has been living in for the past years. Stupid reporters asking stupid questions, forceing him to give stupid answers that even a 5th-grader could understand. And that man is to brief the President in case (among other horror-scenarios) a bio-weapon is set off in the U.S.? No, i am sorry, the surgeon general – after 9/11 – needs to be qualified in different areas, not "looking good on TV"...

]]> By: JT in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216526 JT in NC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:40:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216526 This is a great pick for the Obama administration! Way to go! This is a great pick for the Obama administration! Way to go!

]]> By: NYC REPUB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216525 NYC REPUB Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:40:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216525 I have to comment to E. Jones. Ms. Jones that comment about more African Americans in the cabinet is ignorant....... We have Obama (who by the way is half white) shout out to my white bros. & sisters, and he's appointed Eric Holder as attorney general...... You know the transcendant quality of Obama, is that he is all inclusive..... Look at his cabinet white,black, asian, latino...... And he also has many woman within the cabinet. As an African American who is tired of the race card, (whatever color/creed look at the palestinians/israelis, unless the shoe fits) we need to embrace each other as Americans. God bless, and long live the Obama administration. I have to comment to E. Jones. Ms. Jones that comment about more African Americans in the cabinet is ignorant....... We have Obama (who by the way is half white) shout out to my white bros. & sisters, and he's appointed Eric Holder as attorney general...... You know the transcendant quality of Obama, is that he is all inclusive..... Look at his cabinet white,black, asian, latino...... And he also has many woman within the cabinet. As an African American who is tired of the race card, (whatever color/creed look at the palestinians/israelis, unless the shoe fits) we need to embrace each other as Americans.
God bless, and long live the Obama administration.

]]> By: Shari, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216524 Shari, NY Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:40:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216524 May god bless every decision Obama makes. May god bless every decision Obama makes.

]]> By: Otto http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216520 Otto Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:40:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216520 I believe most people are saying "WOW! This is a great choice and CNN you should be very proud that one of your very own is choosen. Keep up the good work guys! I believe most people are saying "WOW! This is a great choice and CNN you should be very proud that one of your very own is choosen.

Keep up the good work guys!

]]> By: Alisha, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216522 Alisha, MN Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:40:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216522 YEAH! YEAH!

]]> By: tee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216516 tee Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:40:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216516 GREAT CHOICE!!!!!! GREAT CHOICE!!!!!!

]]> By: Balance http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216514 Balance Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:38:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216514 Heh...very cool. Mr. Gupta and I actually went to high school together back in Novi, and he was a great, very intelligent guy back then. I've been very proud to watch his career. He's the right man for the job. Period. And anyone who thinks otherwise has no idea what they are talking about. Heh...very cool. Mr. Gupta and I actually went to high school together back in Novi, and he was a great, very intelligent guy back then. I've been very proud to watch his career.

He's the right man for the job. Period. And anyone who thinks otherwise has no idea what they are talking about.

]]> By: Ron in NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216507 Ron in NC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:37:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216507 What nonsense. If I didn't know better, I would think the Obama administration is trying to hire celebrities .... The sad truth is that Americans are so addicted to TV and popular media that they now want celebrities for leaders to : Obama never would have won the election if he were fat, short and bald. What nonsense. If I didn't know better, I would think the Obama administration is trying to hire celebrities ....

The sad truth is that Americans are so addicted to TV and popular media that they now want celebrities for leaders to : Obama never would have won the election if he were fat, short and bald.

]]> By: Everybody's time http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216506 Everybody's time Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:37:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216506 Please judge Obama AFTER he takes office. Please judge Obama AFTER he takes office.

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216500 obama-mama Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216500 Emilia Jones January 6th, 2009 4:16 pm ET Where are the black appointments. Oh! forgive me, where are the dark skinned black appointments. This is our time we should be in the majority in terms of appointments. I am most deffinately not voting for Obama next time. E. ____________________________________________________ I'm black and you're joking, right? This is our time? This is America's time....Everybody is feeling the crunch. Emilia Jones January 6th, 2009 4:16 pm ET

Where are the black appointments. Oh! forgive me, where are the dark skinned black appointments. This is our time we should be in the majority in terms of appointments. I am most deffinately not voting for Obama next time.

E.
____________________________________________________

I'm black and you're joking, right? This is our time? This is America's time....Everybody is feeling the crunch.

]]> By: Betty http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216501 Betty Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216501 Wonderful choice. Congratulations Sanjay Wonderful choice. Congratulations Sanjay

]]> By: EVERYBODY'S TIME http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216498 EVERYBODY'S TIME Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216498 Qualifications are the key. Please judge Obama AFTER he takes office whether he chooses red, white, yellow, black, or polka dotted. We are all human. Qualifications are the key. Please judge Obama AFTER he takes office whether he chooses red, white, yellow, black, or polka dotted. We are all human.

]]> By: "P" http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216495 "P" Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216495 Dr Gupta was meant for this job. I hope he accepts it. Dr Gupta was meant for this job. I hope he accepts it.

]]> By: Gloria - Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216493 Gloria - Minnesota Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:35:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216493 Sanjay Gupta is a wonderful choice; I certainly hope he accepts the position!! (I would hope he could still continue some of his on-air commentary, but not sure that would be possible!) Go Obama/Biden transition team!! Sanjay Gupta is a wonderful choice; I certainly hope he accepts the position!! (I would hope he could still continue some of his on-air commentary, but not sure that would be possible!)

Go Obama/Biden transition team!!

]]> By: Marc PTD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216492 Marc PTD Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:35:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216492 ...and Boyz 2 Men will be the Supreme Court! Way cool! Our country rocks (with rocks in our heads!). LOL! ...and Boyz 2 Men will be the Supreme Court! Way cool! Our country rocks (with rocks in our heads!). LOL!

]]> By: Appolos Laurore http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216490 Appolos Laurore Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:35:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216490 President Obama really shows he is a Great Person.... By chosing Dr Gupta, he demostrates a sens of excellence and the wellbeeing of the country. I don't know if President Obama is a friend of Dr. Gupta, but it's a good pick.......There is H..O..P...E President Obama really shows he is a Great Person.... By chosing Dr Gupta, he demostrates a sens of excellence and the wellbeeing of the country. I don't know if President Obama is a friend of Dr. Gupta, but it's a good pick.......There is H..O..P...E

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216485 Anonymous Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:34:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216485 I'm so giddy it's not even funny. Well I just want to say to Dr. Gupta (accept) please consider your options (and accept) and make the best decision that you feel works for you (so you will accept right?) I'm so giddy it's not even funny. Well I just want to say to Dr. Gupta (accept) please consider your options (and accept) and make the best decision that you feel works for you (so you will accept right?)

]]> By: jeneh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216482 jeneh Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:34:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216482 An excellent choice Mr President elect Obama An excellent choice Mr President elect Obama

]]> By: Steve http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216480 Steve Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:34:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216480 Emilia, What!!?? Playing poker with the race cards again? If you remember in Chicago, Obama said he would be president of ALL OF US! I am a Black conservative and even I am pleased with mostly what I see so far. This is not and has never been about race. This is indeed our time but the OUR would be America! Who are the WE that should be the majority or appointments? Qualified Americans I hope! If you only voted for him because he is (half) black you are just as ignorant as those who did not vote him because he is (half) black! Emilia,

What!!?? Playing poker with the race cards again? If you remember in Chicago, Obama said he would be president of ALL OF US! I am a Black conservative and even I am pleased with mostly what I see so far. This is not and has never been about race. This is indeed our time but the OUR would be America! Who are the WE that should be the majority or appointments? Qualified Americans I hope! If you only voted for him because he is (half) black you are just as ignorant as those who did not vote him because he is (half) black!

]]> By: KJL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216476 KJL Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:33:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216476 Dr. Gupta is already a public figure, but he hasn't been blinded by the lights. I remember when he was working as a CNN correspondent and did emergency brain surgery on a little Iraqi boy. He is brilliant, but his heart is in the right place. A great choice. Dr. Gupta is already a public figure, but he hasn't been blinded by the lights. I remember when he was working as a CNN correspondent and did emergency brain surgery on a little Iraqi boy. He is brilliant, but his heart is in the right place. A great choice.

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/06/sources-gupta-approached-for-surgeon-generals-post/#comment-2216477 obama-mama Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:33:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=34509#comment-2216477 Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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