(CNN) - Minutes after President Barack Obama finished his historic speech in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday, CNN correspondent Ben Wedeman's phone rang.
It was Walid Batouti, the owner of an Egyptian tour company, and normally a skeptic of U.S. policy in the Middle East. "Yes, we can!" he shouted, echoing the campaign slogan that brought Obama to power last year. "I've had my problems with the U.S. in the past, but it was a great speech, and we really appreciated it," he said.
Batouti said he was going to put an Obama bumper sticker on his car and drive around town. Reza Aslan, the best-selling Iranian-American author of "No God But God," was also a doubter before the speech.
But his first response was a single word: "Wow!"
"If the purpose of the speech was to forge a new beginning between the U.S. and the Muslim world, he did that," he told CNN by phone from London.
"He spoke in terms no American president has done before," Aslan said, citing Obama's description of the invasion of Iraq as a war of choice, and the word "occupation" in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Aslan wanted Obama to press harder for democracy in the Muslim world, but did not actually expect him to do so while standing next to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who has been in power for nearly three decades.
That was "by far the biggest weakness of the speech, but that was expected," he said.
But even Obama's "simple platitudes about democracy" got a warm response, Aslan observed.
"Hopefully he will recognize that by far his biggest applause lines were the democracy ones," he said.
In Pakistan, which the Obama administration has identified as one of its top priorities, the reaction was cautiously optimistic.
"This was an important speech where there were frank admissions of some injustices against the Muslim world," said political analyst Ishtiaq Ahmad, a professor at Quaid-i-Azam University.
But, he warned: "Speeches alone can't make a difference."
And Imtiaz Gul, the head of the Center for Research and Security Studies in Islamabad, said Obama made some false steps.
"Highlighting the billions of dollars in aid only plays up America's arrogance," he said.
Quoting the Quran and America's founding fathers was an effort "to show commonalities and shared responsibilities," Gul said, but added: "It's rhetoric we've heard before and it's much too early to see if it's working. We have to wait and see."
Practical steps in Afghanistan, where the United States is increasing its troop numbers, will make more of a difference than speeches, Gul argued.
"What has to happen is a de-Americanization of the war and the reconstruction efforts."
And in the cafes of Baghdad, Iraq, people wanted less talk and more action.
"This speech will not change anything," said Hussein Mahdi, 52, a former military man. "We want something physical, something real."
"Are those words going to be carried out?" asked Qasim Rasheed, an unemployed 55-year-old. "In our country, we have a lot of politicians who speak without doing anything."
–CNN's Richard Allen Greene, Reza Sayah, and Yousif Bassil contributed to
this report.
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it was a GREAT speech!
Was late for work to watch and listen to Obama's speech.......what a waste of time.......appears to me Obama is Muslims first America second....
That's the problem with Obama, he's all smoke and mirrors. Telepropmpters will carry you only so far. Eventually you need action. The gay community is demanding action, the Muslim world is demanding action.... he's eventually going to have to grow a pair and risk offending someone to do what he believes in.
Thats our president!! Go Obama! YES WE CAN!!!
I hope people realize that what President is trying to do is similar to the great words of President Reagan. There was a time when the words of Reagan was seen as a fib (Mr. Gorbachev) (Tear down this wall) It took a few years and today; those words are mainly what most people remember.
To tear down hatred and fear, we need a President who understands there are differences between cultures, religion, nations and people. He/she has to know that there are extremes in every country but that there are also moderates with whom dialogue can be made.
This is a great step forward and with great challenges and unique insight; a path can be created whereby each of us can better understand the differences and likeness of all peoples. President Obama is not Reagan and is not trying to be; he has his own views and dedication, I hope there will be an open fist with which to shake instead of it being used to hammer each other.
Obama bumper stickers ... yes... THAT will solve all the problems!
Save a tree – send an O'bot and their car (with sticker already attached) to Egypt.
Gosh – I'm SURE North Korea will discontinue their hostile activities and Iran will give up their nuclear ambitions. If only we had thought to give them bumper stickers!!
Obama you are a fool you cannot please the arabs while backing Israel into the corner he did not condemn Hamas or Hezbollah and the muslims there wanted to hear only what they wanted to and that is Obama critizing Israel because in reality none of those muslims have any thought of ever recognizing Israel
I hope Obama means our country will stop kissing Isreal's ass. I wish he had said that Isreal has to give back all the land they have already stolen not just that they shouldn't steal more land to build future illegal settlements.
CNN is a joke in the world of news facts. Also most posts that are not liberal ( READ THAT AS SOCIALIST ) in content are held in moderation, to never see the light of day. I have never had a tingly orgasm to a speech by a man, but i also am not a sissy liberal.
Yeah, looks like we should all wise up and not accept all the rhetoric from this guy. Those of us who got caught up and voted for him that now have seen that he is not a voice of change, can tell you that the world should not take his words at face value. We should now see him as the front-man that he is.
Whatever they want Obama will give it to them. I do not feel safe with this guy in charge.
. . .And in the cafes of Baghdad, Iraq, people wanted less talk and more action. "This speech will not change anything," said Hussein Mahdi, 52, a former military man. "We want something physical, something real." . . .
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Those living in Iraq must soon understand that America cannot and should not be their eternal peacemakers. Sooner rather than later they must learn to govern for themselves and begin to solve their own problems without demanding continual help from Americans.
I'm reading lots of complaints but no suggestions. These people sitting around asking, "Nice talk, but what do you mean to do?" must take responsibility and do something themselves.
"Are those words going to be carried out?" asked Qasim Rasheed, an unemployed 55-year-old. "In our country, we have a lot of politicians who speak without doing anything."
Do something about your politicians, then, Mr. Rasheed.
Sure, it was just a speech, but the speech carries the ideals of a nation...and without those ideals, nothing can be accomplished. We have the ideals and foundation, it's all a matter of carrying things out. I am confident the Obama administration will make this happen.
I just hope he doesn't sell out our allies like Israel for the sake of placating to an entire group of people that get violent when things don't go there way. Seriously, if the Muslim world wants the USA and Israel to change there political additude than they need to change theirs as well!!! Peace and War is a two way street! DO NOT FORGET THAT MR. PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More than talk from Obama? Good luck with THAT!
I think we'd all like more than just talk from Obama. I'm not holding my breath.
wow !!!!!!!!!! i am so proud of my president. that is a great feeling after 8 years of ........
""SPEECHES"....................are just idle pretty words..... for them that like such things.. .I'm more impressed by a "MAN of "ACTION" and principles!........Thank you G.W.Bush. "Chicken do sometimes come home... to roost"! The REV. WRIGHT was RIGHT!
Keeping backing Israel into the corner Obama but i'm sorry Israel but you are all alone. Americans are in completely in love with themselves and Obama whenever he poops his followers smell it
President Obama made a great speech and a good first step to uniting American with the Middle East. There has to be joint efforts by all. What was significant were the supporting comments by young Muslims to our president and what he had to say.
Yes, there is a long way to go, but to get understanding and respect into motion is very important, as is letting the world know we are not as we have been represented these past years.
It is far too early to tell.
It was a very good speech. However, words are not enough.
The world will be looking at our deeds and looking to see if they change from our past deeds.
The President's speech was a great start. Let's not stop with a speech.
The point of President Obama's speech was to present the American perspective on the relationship between Americans and the Muslim world. The focus on the younger Muslims was primary, since that is the group that is being targeted by terrorist groups.
The more young Muslims feel a close relationship/partnership with America, the more difficult it will be for terrorist groups to enlist them into a life of terror against their own people and America. Offering education initiatives is very smart, since we know that the more educated a person is, the more he feels he has a viable future, the less likely they will buy into fear/hate based terrorist nonsense....whether home grown or foreign.
Bravo Mr. President!!
wow!!!! i am so proud of my president.....that is a great feeling after 8year of shame .... in 4 month he did good . i cannot wait for the next election
they are out of luck..................Obama is nothing but talk..............oops, is that another missle going up from North Korea??
The speech set the right tone to move forward.
Our President is here at the perfect time to help the world resolve its religious and ethnic problems. Too bad so many cynics on here don't want to believe he has any substance to what he says. He is only one person and does need the help and support of people and leaders who are like-minded. But he is gaining support throughout the world. At least he is trying and not just throwing up his hands and saying "forget it, nothing will ever improve". He honestly believes that the world can change for the better through dialogue. Sorry to disappoint all you Obama haters, but the man is doing a fine job and will continue to do so. Your hero Blimpbag must be having an aneurysm right about now because Obama isn't failing. He keeps having to eat his words, no wonder he is so f....uh, rotund.
If we as American's can put aside our old prejudices and truly accept that not all Muslims are alike then we can see with open hearts that we have a president that is trying to forge peace in the world. It was a speech that spoke to all people who are sick of war and death and trajedy and as a New Yorker I feel it really touched on how we are more alike that different. It's time to live the dream and put words into action and make the world a better place for future generations. The right wing crazies who want more world I hope you all pick up your military applications and a weapon and go defend George Bushes WAR!!!
YOu people are funny. Bush said the same things. He called for a seperate Palestinian state while Bill Clinton didn't, he asked for help from the Muslim community to stand up to extremists. He said America is not at war with Islam.
I have seen this speech in many forms for the last 8 years. You people who hate Bush so much, go google his past speaches.
A speach is easy to make. THe problem is the Muslim world is either A) too weak to stand up to the extremists, B) too scared to stand up to extremists, or C) aiding the extremists. No speach will stop that.
And every time Obama brings up Women's rights, he angers the extremists even more.
ONLY IN AMERICA... ONLY IN AMERICA...
There is no discrimination based upon Race, Gender, Ethnicity, Religion and National Origin.
Obama, a Son of Muslim, is the US President.
No Muslim Country will ever elect a President, who has Christian, Buddhist or any other mixed blood.
America is the Greatest Country in the World. I love America, even though I was not born here. Let us all make America even Greater. Let us stop hating each other and work together for Prosperity and Peace.
God Bless America.
It was a very good speech and I think some people need to learn patience. Things take time, and you can't have everything at once. Thats life. This was only the first step. You can't have the first, second, third, or even the 10th step all at the exact same moment. It doesn't work that way.
I thank President Obama for giving such a phenomenal speech today in northeast Africa. That's right, Egypt is not in the Middle East. I think the people there felt more connected to him than any other President b/c of his Kenyan roots and also certainly b/c of his clear, genuine message of peace. May God continue to bless Obama in all he does!
Considering that only a few months ago, our President was over in the Middle East having shoes hurled at him, this is definitely progress.
I'm very proud of our President, President Obama you will go down in history as one of our greatest leaders. It takes an ordinary guy to do ex-ordinary things. Simply the best. The chosen one.
He should let them know that every Democrat in America finds Al Queda terrorists who kill civilians to be less their enemy than their fellow Americans who are against our match towards Socialism.
The DHS is now ran by Democrats who are targetting our brave men and women who fight for our freedom, not the terrorists who took down our twin towers.
Disillusioned June 4th, 2009 11:57 am ET
Whatever they want Obama will give it to them. I do not feel safe with this guy in charge.
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Yeah, and I don't feel safe with the unstable 80% of the GOP being able to legally purchase weapons.
People, we have the right man in the Presidency during these most trying times. He is doing absolutely everything with well thought out precision. We should all be proud of our President. He will not dissapoint.
"If the purpose of the speech was to forge a new beginning between the U.S. and the Muslim world, he did that," he told CNN by phone from London.
"He spoke in terms no American president has done before,"
Ours is such an "instantaneous" society. We want results immediately, never mind the years / decades / centuries of misunderstanding / mistrust / suspicion. Rather than clamoring for change to past practices and errors right away, it might be preferable to simply listen, ... and then to re-read, ... and then to let the words seep down further, so that we can all better understand where our future paths can lead.
We need to stay focused on universal truths and values that bring us together, not on actions and words that tear us apart. Thank you, President Obama, for taking us in the right direction, ... the path of peace.
Obama's speech does not match his action's !!!!
Right Wing America...wake up and join the peace loving American's who want all this Hate, Racism and Discrimination to END!! American's made their voices heard and you Republican Activist are not the majority anymore so either give it up and join us in rebuilding our great nation or move to Iraq and go fight your own war...This isn't America's war..our war is not with a particular country but with extremist groups who whish to hurt us.
"send an O'bot and their car (with sticker already attached) to Egypt."
I love that idea, living in a blue state and witnessesing libs each and every day, this would bring a great deal of fear to the mid-east.
Have the lib drive that car around on their roads, they would see Democrat Americans who have a total disregard for human life not unlike the extremist Islamists who blow up cafes.
President Obama's comments in Cairo, Egypt, was very important to the world. As one had said, Man of Action, to enter a war without provocation, eg; Iraq War. Bring forth a new century, 21st century. We have been at war with the Middle East for a long time,from the late 60's.
He talked about bringing some peace. Nero you are correct about Reagan, he had the Berlin wall torn down, and in his statue was a piece of that wall.
As for the Israelis. he touched on that, too co-exist, yes they want their own Country and yes asked them not to built settements in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. I do know that the Israelis think he is dissing them, no he is not. You know Can't we just get along type thing.
For every single person that is asking for action...it takes time. At least you have someone who is acknowledging the Arab world as humans rather than terrorists and towel heads. For those who say he is all talk, he has done more in his first 100 days than our last 5 presidents have. He could do everything that is asked and it still wouldn't be enough. We as Americans set the bar so low for so long and now in one short swoop we want one man to fix every problem. It's absurd. Here is a list of items that have been ignored by mulitple predidents that are now demanded from Obama: healthcare, education, war expenses, economic woes, gay rights, fair pay, fair trade, regulation of business, choosing a supreme court justice, gitmo, torture tactics, environment etc.–he is one man and that is all. How would you do with that many pots boiling over as soon as you stepped into office?
Danny J, you have put multiple entries up on this site about Obama and the teleprompters. I think it's time to move on. If the best argument you have about Obama's effectiveness is whether or not he uses teleprompters, you are incredibly stupid. Find something worthwhile to whine about. I'm sure you're daily indoctrination from Rush Limbaugh makes you feel good, but believe me, Rush is quickly becoming irrelevant, and even HE doesn't whine about teleprompters. You'll note, if you ever watch this captain of silliness, that he refers to his notes almost constantly. Do you know the difference between notes and teleprompters? Nothing.
@Doug New Jersey: "He should let them know that every Democrat in America finds Al Queda terrorists who kill civilians to be less their enemy than their fellow Americans who are against our match towards Socialism."
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Your comment is without merit.
The people who judge Obama on his teleprompters must remember this... We spent 8 years with a president who made up words and said things like "doctor's practicing their love with woman" He was just so unintelligent til it hurt to watch him on TV. I was horrified when he could never correctly pronounce the word NUCLEAR..but it was his favorite word to scare us into submission. Does anyone remember George Bush holding hands with the Saudi king and kissing him..THAT WAS TRULY A DISTURBING MOMENT FOR ME!!!
To all you haters out there attacking our Prez.. GIve him a freakin chance hes only been in office for a couple of months and your already saying hes the worst thing to happen to this country. Grow Up!!!!!!!
Finally a LEADER who can talk rationally and in reality... after 8 years of childish "black vs. white", "with us or agaisnt us", good vs. evil" nonsense, this speech is very welcome and I'm sure it will be welcomed in the Middle East!
A very good start... and finally a President who acts like an adult and understands teh issues!
Great speech Obama instead of a american apology speechy its the all Israel fault Israel needs to stop settlements Israel needs to do this and that but he did not blast Hamas or Hezbollah or arab violence or hatered towards Israel
Great speech Mr. President. I watched some this morning getting ready for work. Don't listen to all the haters and complaints saying you were kissing butt! Most sensible Americans understand what you're doing. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Muslims want more than just talk? Do they have Umbama figured out or what? Funny you have to go outside the US to get truly frank assessments of our leaders.
"Muslims welcome Obama's words in Cairo, but want more than just talk".
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So do we.
We have in Obama a President that is extolling here and abroad our ideals, and the best that we have to offer. Through personal example he's setting the tone for this nation, choosing to remain dignified in the midst of unwarranted criticism; being a good father and husband; a gentleman and statesman working very hard on our behalf, even though a lot of you don't appreciate it. I would've sent y'all to hell a long time ago. Be glad for what you got.
It was about time someone spoke some sense from America. I can't believe we elected Bush as our president.
Yet God's time is always the best. If bush hadn't been that incompetent, we would have bought some more bs from the republicans and passed on a great prez. Thank God for bush. He helped us realize how low we have fallen.
Birds of a feather..... or should I say turbans
Man of Peace Obama. Those right wing radicals that mistake any kind of social activities with "communism" or that such activities make the US weak should go form their own nation. maybe call it the "GOP nation" or the "waiting for the end times nation"...Do you people not believe that all religions and faiths can coexist and all point to the same place or would you prefer to wait for your Armageddon and have all the "non believers" and people of other faiths cast out ?
Job well done Mr. President. To have real peace in the Middle East. It is time for the parent USA to deal more fairly between the squabbling children, Israel and the Palestians. Rep Pence, we donot need more favoritism for Israel. We need to practice what we have preached. Fairness and Just. You cannot be exact when you are trying to bring the people to the real peace table. As for the finances, America gives Israel more money than any other country. Share that amount equally among the people there. The media needs to report more fairly about the Palestians and Israel. The media should report what Israel does wrong as the news media does in Europe and Asia when I am there. To have peace we must deal more fairly than we have been in the past. Yes, Israel has had good reasons from our support to be our allie. What is wrong for all the Middle East to be our allies and friends also?Can one have to many friends?
Obama is a great speaker... but still am NOT impressed, He still in an underlying tone is Apologizing for America and quite frankly I have my doubt he is one!!!! And he needs to stop the blame..it is getting so very old. That is a sign of weakness to most....
Other than a future speech on a success of a two state solution for Isreal & Palestine, this will be the POTUS's most important speach in his entire career. WOW, what an incredible and powerful messege to all.
Its amazing how much ignorance exists in America today from looking at the posts! The President was great; he had the guts to address the issues that others have ran away from! Wow, someone should do something about the educational system in this country becuase instead of producing rational intellectuals , it is breeding ideologues who dont see past thier idoelogy, leaving common sence in the toilet!!!
@ Doug, New Jersey
Both of your comments are ridiculous.
And we welcome their welcome of his speech and also want more than just talk!
It was a great, great speech... I'm sooooo relieved to have a President that is willing to TALK to people around the world instead of playing toddler games with them. That is what a good leader does. I not just hope, but I truly believe, that big changes are coming... look at what the man has done in just 5 months! Can you imagine what the US will be like in 2016, not to mention, the entire world??
As a Muslim-American I must say that was an excellent speech! Kudos to president Obama for mentioning the accomplishments of Islamic civilzations: from math to medicine to art, the list goes on. If you people don't know about this, please do some real research!
Let's not just talk.
Actually, at home or abroad, Mr. Obama needs to start acting rather than talking.: Unemployed in America are stock in poverty.
Bush's wars and wholesale outsourcing of jobs left a lot of americans jobless since the advent of the Bush administrations.
What is Prez Obama doing to cure such chronic unemployment?
What is he going to do to cure the Chronic agression opression patern in Israel/palestine conflict?
facts, not chats, acts, not chat is what we need.
Obama is a small very bright light in a very dark world.
I only hope that the youth of the world get it.
I think that they do.
Let the Bushs and cheneys of the world wind up on the trash heap of history forever.
Thank you Mr. President for extending this hand and showing the world that not all Americans are bullies and war mongers. I am so proud to have a man of peace lead my nation!
Sooooo nice to have a grown-up as president.
It was a great speech. Now the ball is in their court. If they want peace and prosperity, they will have to work for it.
Peace is within everyone's reach if they swallow their pride and seize the opportunity.
Obummer will never truly support Isreal, I think we can all agree on that. But before his four year run ends you will see hundreds of millions of US dollars going to Hamas. I smell something in the under tone of Hussien Obummers' speech, and it is certainly not honey.
I'm getting tired of you pessimistic, holier than thou attitude, bitter people always trampling on the words and actions of this man. His intentions are good, and his heart is in the right place. He is attempting to make the so called impossible, possible. Please understand this:
YOU CAN NOT FORCE ANY NATION OR TRIBE OF PEOPLES TO FOLLOW YOUR WAY OF LIFE WITH VIOLENCE AND IGNORANCE.
You actually believe that the middle east is hopeless and will never prosper peacefully. That is an absolutely ridiculous set of thinking you posess. The ONE thing you can always rely on is in fact CHANGE.
Nothing in this world remains the same or will EVER remain the same forever. These steps are only the beginning and you will find your doubts and hatreds confront you in due time.
YES, there will be peace in the middle east. The seeds are being planted as we speak and you will eat your words, trust this.
Think of our own country, America. Imagine what it began as and how it ended up today. We still have no clue what the future holds for us. But we do know change will continue to be inevidable.
Sure, it was a great speech, but most of the world knows that talk is cheap. It's what happens after the speech that really matters.
Love the Speech! President Obama THANK YOU! So nice to see a Commonsense Man trying for Peace rather then a Cowboy Bully AKA George W Bush. Makes me feel proud Love the Refreshing Change!
We want . . they want . . . everyone wants. Yet, no one is ready to give.
This applies to Americans as well as those around the world.
Doug – ur free to leave my blue state whenever ya want.
isnt it funny how conservative extremists feel the need to come up with moderate names like "Independent" and "Fair is Fair"?
Obama said America is one of the largest Muslism countries. Excuse me ??????????? Funny- I thought all along that we were a Christian nation. Imagine that !!! Do we teach the Koran next and bow to Allah now ?? Whats next Obama ?? – carve up Israel and toss Jerusalem to these blood thirsty mongrels ? Wonder how Biden and Clinton feel about Bam Bam now ?? Hope those foolish Jews in Miami and New York can now see what their vote for Obama really means- the destruction of Israel but rest assured God wont let that happen. We will be punished severely for Obamas actions- wait and see the wrath .
A great speech which made me thankful for being in his time. Certainly politicians are known for bluster but I really believe in the sincerity of Obama. I'm sure the world will recognize him as the last hope for peace amongst all men and women.
Doug, New Jersey June 4th, 2009 12:12 pm ET
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You're out of control, Munch.
When you refer to the World Trade Center as 'our' Twin Towers, do you include the Democrats who find Al Qaeda to be less their enemy than fellow Americans? Or in your mind, did the Twin Towers belong only to Republicans and their 2004 values – better yet their Palin values of bigotry? You do know that many Muslim-Americans perished in that tragedy as well...Did the towers belong to them too?
It was an excellent speech and it was a first attempt at trying to move the relationship between Muslims and US forward. I guess some folks really just don't want peace at all. I mean we talk about radical Islamic faction, what about radical American faction? I mean just look at some of the comments on this board, I mean i assume they live here in the US but if i didn't know any better I would think they were stuck in some cave in Afghanistan..
dumb democrates and liberals there will never be peace with the muslim world when there is a state called Israel. Obama can say this or that but in the end arab will always be at war with Israel and a two state solution means a end to Israel thanks Obama
Long Live Barrack Obama 1
The peacemaker shall herald a golden age in humanity.Who shall dare stand in the way of this great mans destiny.
I am so proud to have an intelligent man as the President of the United States.
Thank you Mr. President...what a great speech!! You are a true leader and we LOVE your for this.
I did wake up early this morning to listen to the man speech. An old joke in that part of the world, "Where is your ear goha, goha raised his right hand and pointed to his left ear. The result of the speech will probably be the same, to one ear out from the other. We heard about the jews extermination during WW2, the land of Israel was there thousands of years ago, why wait wait until 6 millions perish during the the war for them to suddenly find the promise land. We heard about Iraq, afghanistan and all the troubles around the world. What I wanted to hear is action not the same rethoric we been hearing for years. I hope he enjoy the trip to the pyramids.
wonderful speech.i just hope that kissing israel butt will stop soon,with them as friends,who needs enemies.
wowww Its a proud day to be an American.
Amazing how right wingers characterize Obama's trip as the "apology tour" and were so bent out of shape because Obama bowed to the Saudi King while greeting him recently, believing that this somehow indicated submissiveness on the part of our country. This phony patriotism never ceases to amaze me.
There is so much ill-will and mistrust of the United States overseas due to the actions during the Bush years, that Obama has a long way to go to repair relations. His speech in Cairo was a good beginning.
In the Immortal words of the Late Great John Lennon,
"All we are saying, is Give Peace a Chance..
President Obama appears to understand the necessity to address ALL sides of our foreign policy–that we must share responsibility to initiate resolutions going forward. Great job, Mr. President!
i Si se puede !
Yes we can!
It is a great pleasure to see our President to show his true feelings towards human being it was worth getting up this morning at 3. a.m
well done mr President
@Jimbo
You got all of that out of today's speech? P.S. Our founding fathers made note that we should NOT be a Christian nation. Has something changed since then that I am not aware of?
@New Day and Open your 3rd eye
I enjoyed your posts.
Ever wonder why many from the right have to use multiple log in names to try and get their talking points out?
Wasted time, and jet fuel, as if the whole Muslim world is going to turn around.
I think President Bush said the same stuff several times, and what happened. Words don't matter, actions do.
Lynda/Minnesota:
"Ever wonder why many from the right have to use multiple log in names to try and get their talking points out?"
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Oh I don't know... why don't you ask Mari... I mean Marisol... I mean Mari maybe one of my comments will be posted... I mean LacrosseMom...
GREAT speech. President Obama is bridging the gap with the Muslim world that is long overdue. America needs to bring all parties together to acknowledge we have MORE in common than we do differences. President Obama is the most qualified COMMANDER-In-CHIEF to bring this message.
I'm so proud of our President, he's truly an amazing President as well as an Ambassador of GOOD WILL around the world. He walks the walk with such dignity, charisma and humility.
Unhappy Dem June 4th, 2009 12:23 pm ET
Birds of a feather….. or should I say turbans
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....And if you ever saw a turban, you'd be the first one running the other way like some dime-a-dozen uneducated slack jaw coward; scared to death of something that you could never begin to understand.
DHS called, your Dairy Queen is safe. You can sleep safe tonight.
"Obama really means- the destruction of Israel but rest assured God wont let that happen."
this is crap. When Americans and the rest of the world can get over their so called God and praise for Jesus Christ we can finally move on. You really think there's a god who only cares about Israel? so what, he created all these other nations but Israel is his favorite? Jesus Christ was a man just like me and you. It's the greatest lie ever told. Don't get me wrong, his message is powerful and a very awesome message. I can't wait for the day our society and our politics isn't driven by Jesus Christ, Allah, buddah or whatever God. We're all humans living on the same planet, all equal and hopefully one day we'll get along with each other as the human race. Not American, not Jewish, not Muslime, not white, not black not anything but human beings.
Comment by Jimbo
Obama said America is one of the largest Muslism countries. Excuse me ??????????? Funny- I thought all along that we were a Christian nation. Imagine that !!! Do we teach the Koran next and bow to Allah now ?? Whats next Obama ?? – carve up Israel and toss Jerusalem to these blood thirsty mongrels ? Wonder how Biden and Clinton feel about Bam Bam now ?? Hope those foolish Jews in Miami and New York can now see what their vote for Obama really means- the destruction of Israel but rest assured God wont let that happen. We will be punished severely for Obamas actions- wait and see the wrath .
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Jimbo go back to your hateful Fox News blogs...... I guess you didn't think anyone would recognize you on here.. did ya?
Wow! What a fantastic speech. I'm so very proud of my President Obama. This is refreshing after 8 years of Bush. Change does not happen overnight. Give him time.
Wow! That speech was Reagan-esque! Very well done Mr. President!
Doug, New Jersey June 4th, 2009 12:16 pm ET
"send an O'bot and their car (with sticker already attached) to Egypt."
I love that idea, living in a blue state and witnessesing libs each and every day, this would bring a great deal of fear to the mid-east.
Have the lib drive that car around on their roads, they would see Democrat Americans who have a total disregard for human life not unlike the extremist Islamists who blow up cafes.
Or the Christian extemists that kill doctors?
irene – wonderful speech.i just hope that kissing israel butt will stop soon,with them as friends,who needs enemies.
It sounds like you are a little behind on what's going on between the President and Israel. Obama has just recently called for Israel to freeze all settlement construction on occupied land in the West Bank, and here are a couple of quotes from the President:
"Part of being a good friend is being honest," the US President said yesterday.
"I think there have been times when we are not as honest as we should be about the fact that the current direction, the current trajectory, in the region is profoundly negative, not only for Israeli interests but also US interests."
BTW, I haven't seen Obama kissing anyways butt. He's a leader, not a follower, and showing it.
More words and no action.
Oooeee Doug from New Jersey...you sound rather like a bitter idiot...
Hey Jimbo, did you take a big hit on your military industrial complex stocks after that speech?
Wow – great speech! But the proof will come with the resulting actions that are taken by the gov't. Already the speech is out on the internet in a dozen languages to reach the most vulnerable audience for the extremists. If this continues, there is a real chance for change in the MidEast. Two things I'm surprised about (although I probably shouldn't be)....why do the posters who say they want "action" all believe that the entire world's problems should have been solved in the last 4 months and that the President is a failure because they haven't been yet?? It takes time people – calm down! The other thing....I have listened to the same speeches as the other posters. Why am I hearing a new respect for other countries and peoples, where others are hearing "apologies"?? Boggles the mind how some people continue to be happy to swim in the muck of such negativity.
Finally, someone that understands that Israel isn't top dog and shouldn't be treated as such. They are no longer being persecuted and no longer should treat Palestinians as such.
Excellent. But we still have a long way to go in overcoming the Bush administration's attitude towards Islam. Obama knows that. But I will bet that no one throws shoes at Obama.
"This is great time for genius to be alive." Abigail Adams
Of course they welcome Osama...I mean Obama...he's one of them. (refer to his speech)
This maniac is bad for America!