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Soccer Nana and disillusioned lefties,

Only the ignorant, uniformed, or grossly out-of-touch individuals believe because Obama has a muslim name that US enemies will retreat from their strongly held positions.

You think Hamas is going to sponsor a "Hug an Israeli" day?

You think loony-tunes Ahmadinejad is going to shut down Iran's nuclear program?

You think Al Qaeda and fanatical muslims are going to suddenly suspend their wacked views are going to stop attacking US Soldiers?

The only drunken fools are those clinging to their cult worship of their false messiah. Sorry – Obama can't cure the seas or fix broken souls as he and Michelle have promised.

I can see a day when we have another Dr. Rice as Secretary of State.

Funny how the vast majority of minorities in important diplomatic posts have had to be deeply credentialed.

Personal to Susan Rice Who?:

And Mike Brown got the FEMA job from Bush how and why?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Idiot...why does she go there saying 'room for improvement'...that's the snobbiness and lack of humility hte past administration made us famous for...way to go genius on your 1st day of work!!! Way to go with making friends!

Susan Rice is going to do a great job at the U.N.. I think she will represent the USA very well.

Mmm.

When O nominated Rice, she spoke like a leader during her acceptance speech.

Rice's 1st day on the job, she speaks with the foresight of a leader.

Now, let see if she can influence the United Nations to treat the ills of 3rd world countries by protecting basic human rights; persuading China to cease arming rebels; and supplying means and know-how for villagers to dig water wells and to cultivate the land and feed themselves;

The only reason why Iran is open for discussion is because he knows the Obama administration does not have the guts to stand up to them!! Iran will demand and Obama will cave in.

When I see stories like this.. I think of that movie where Chris Rock becomes the president.

The republican motto: God Bless the USA, and nobody else.

The democratic motto: God Bless the USA, and everybody else.

Why do republicans/conservatives feel that we're alone in this world. Don't people understand that we're part of a larger world, and we exist in a global economy? When other countries fare well and work together, we do better too. It is not the time for the US to become isolated from the rest of the world... it's time for us to become a player in the world, to show leadership, and to work together.. not just blow up other places and say that's our international role.

U. S. out of u.n. NOW !

Sounds like the lady has her act together. I especially like the fact that there will be more attention drawn to the situation in Darfur, and other parts of the African continent (just in case Sarah is reading).

The United Nations, which the United States played an integral part in creating, like all institutions, should always be changing. Rice is correct - there is room for improvement, just like there is room for improvement in all institutions. I doubt she is as naive as some of you posters have indicated...African studies would tend to dissolve naive beliefs pretty quick. Just reading some of the stories actually published horrifies me; women repeatedly raped by "militia" who are supposed to be protecting them, starvation because of being on the wrong side of a temporary border, AIDS/HIV epidemics, lack of medical care...the list is almost endless. She was, I believe, being diplomatic about the US' part in refusing to focus on the issues there, after we directly disregarded the UN Security Council vote against interfering in Iraq.

Ray Ray January 26th, 2009 4:27 pm ET

Ahh another "Friend of Obama" given a cushy job. Gee, I wonder if she has any illegal alien relatives where Obama could get the paperwork "fixed" like he did his auntie.

I can't wait until the Magic Messiah gets roundly ignored by Iran.

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Ray Ray ... lets not forget Bush .. giving jobs to friends of a friend that was close friends with someones friend ... Brownie (FEMA ).... remember him buddy. ;op

Carter is the only US President that's been able to forge lasting peace in the Middle East (between Israel and Egypt). Without that, there most certainly would be that much more instability in the region.

Do you have any other bright comments, genius?

TO ALL OBAMA HATERS....

Where was your VOICED OBJECTIONS when your incompetent George W. Bush was hiring all his crooked cabinet positions and staffers for eight years? Get outta here with all this BS.

WHAT A BUNCH OF SORE LOSERS, STOP WHINING!!!

GREAT, get the broom and dust pan and let's get to cleaning house.

Yo Rob, besides calling people's name and making sad attempts of mockery about their opinions and beliefs... did you have any point that YOUR messiah (either he's Limbaugh or Hannity or Patterson or whoever else in that line) didn't ordered you to repeat?
I mean, 'tyrants at the UN'? Really? 'False prophet'?
And you want to be taken seriously?

Susan Rice is an extremely sharp individual. I wish her all the best. I think she will do one helluva job.

La-di-da.

Obama is making Bush look like a genius in only 1 week!
He is working miracles!!!!

The UN is a US hating, one world government pushing organization! Nothing honorable about it at all. Didn't stop genecide in Africa, even under the leadership of an African: Kofi Annon!! Although it's charter is to stop wars, all the wan tto do is chastise countries like Israel who need to defend themselves! Worthless, absolutely worthless! Good luck Dr Rice!

@ Ray Ray,

President Obama will not get or be ignored by Iran or any other foreign country.

You and your messiah rush limbaugh (the wannabees) are furious that you will NEVER be able to achieve what Barack Obama has achieved! LOL Don't be angry, drink more limbaugh, hannity, and coulter kool aid – you will still be an under achiever.

Gee, I don't know who as the head more in the clouds? Briana the college student, I'm sure the women of Iraq, who were basically Saddam's and his kids' play toys and bullet catchers, are glad you're such a champion of women's rights. Al, the atheist from California, who is just mad because we had a president who not only defended us but believed in God (hey Al, please send us a postcard from Hell). And Helene, who still is blinded by the glowing light which is Obama.

The tyrants at the UN are just counting the days til the US rolls over on its back and lets everyone trounce all over us. And that day's a coming, and all you Obamaholics will have your false prophet to thank for that.

@ Ray Ray

You'll be waiting a long LONG time for Obama to get ignored by Iran...seeing as how President Amhadinejad already broke precedent by sending a congratulatory letter to Obama upon his election as POTUS. Wishful thinking isn't going to help the GOP "my friend," only a lot of soul searching and some serious behavioral modification.

Bev- I am an American Musli, so I know better than you, Jimmy Carter ACTUALLY MADE IT BETTER

he will do a good job sir ....

Mike it's better than 800 Billion dollars for a pointless war.

mr o will be fine and so will the usa please have a bit of faith

A breath of fresh air..............

Ahh another "Friend of Obama" given a cushy job. Gee, I wonder if she has any illegal alien relatives where Obama could get the paperwork "fixed" like he did his auntie.

I can't wait until the Magic Messiah gets roundly ignored by Iran.

It is so refreshing to see new people in charge of our foreign policy. What a relief!!!

The article states,

"Rice expressed concern about the "threat of Iran's nuclear program" and emphasized that vigorous diplomacy and dialogue must go hand in hand with a direct message from the international community that Iran's nuclear program must come to an end. "

Vigorous Diplomacy?? And what is the plan, Dr Rice, when Ahkmadinejad tells you to shove it? More hand-wringing??

Glad we're going to take the Clintonian hands-off approach which puts us at a greater risk of terrorist attacks. I'm counting on a major rebound of Defense company stocks after the next attack on US soil.

Susan Rice is a great choice for this position. I'm very pleased.

Obama better tread very, very carefully before he starts his political maneuvering on the Middle East issues. For decades both Democrats and Republicans have been dealing with this issue...since Jimmy Carter mucked it up in the 70s. If Obama thinks he can just saunter into the Middle East and be a hero he might find his honeymoon is over...and in a hurry.

Stop US aid to Israel.

Sounds like the President has set great goals for the US in the US.

Dr. Rice is a beautiful and smart lady. I am sure the guys will enjoy working with her.

What a coincidence! Another Rice (Condoleeza) was there only a few days ago and has now faded into oblivion. We shall see how Mr. Obama's delegation fares. Good luck to her!

Wow.....just about 2/3 of America could have made that statement, so what's the big deal.

Susan Rice is less qualified than many other candidates out there....she just got the job because she ...... up to Obama.

Wow.....just about 2/3 of America could have made that statement, so what's the big deal.

Susan Rice is less qualified than many other candidates out there....she just got the job because she sucks up to Obama.

Finally, after eight long years, we have a competent government administration.

Go Susan! Make us proud!

Boy, is she niave to think that the U.N. a "great institution".

I think that we are all in a heap of trouble.

Rice, you better work your magic fast!

I wonder what else they have in mind besides bombing civilians in Afghanastan.

I hate when people say that there's room for improvement. Like you can't say that about everything all the time.

800 Billion more of taxpayer money to fight Global Poverty. We all know where that money will end up.

Bravo. Everyday I hear something more that I love in this administration. Keep going President Obama !