Comments on: Mixed Reaction In U.S. To Obama's Trip

Voters Greet Democrat's Overseas Journey With Praise, Skepticism

[dnsallday]

Mc Cain is better with foreign policies when it comes down to decision making , Obama is better with speeches ...................................................
I disagree with you, can you give any example (some direct evidence) where McCain shows he is better than Obama with foreign policy?

[dnsallday]

So many people on this blog, taking their cues from McCain. Angry, bitter, insecure, jealous and making up a bunch of stupid stories, that aren''t even logical.
Some of you should should try to educate themselves before commenting on these posts instead of being so anxious to put your ignorance on display.

[dnsallday]

Obama has shown that he is certainly at home on the world stage and can engage with other world leaders. That is very important for America. It feels really good to have the prospect of a leader who is not going to embarrass us internationally.
The idea of people the world over who think so much of America but have watched us and said how could they elect a shallow man like George Bush, who is so ignorant of other cultures, always made me cringe.
It would just be nice to feel we have some respect again.

[liberty_1776]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! I just saw a story about John Edwards getting caught at a hotel with his mistress and their love child! Haaaaaaa ha ha ha ha ha!

[liberty_1776]

The US President is only a figure head. The President doesn''t make the decisions, he just makes speeches to the public and acts as the face of the USA. Personally, I would be better represented by a white war veteran than a black Muslim married to an angry black-power wife.

[kansas1946]

Calculated political ploy. Timely foreign outreach. A dash of each? Ask voters across the country about Barack Obama''s image-packed week of foreign travel and you''ll get a mix of admiration, suspicion, even a couple of bored shrugs.
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Well, this is a perfect example of what politics has come to. McCain screamed and screamed about Obama''s lack of travel, particularly Iraq, and kept saying he should go there. So he goes there and goes to other countries to get some insight, and of course he is criticized. McCain has been to Mexico, Columbia, Canada, etc., "campaigning", but that was OK with Republicans.
The bad thing is that Americans can not see through this BS. There is nothing wrong with Obama going to Europe, or there was nothing wrong with McCain going to Canada. Canada is our neighbor and trading parter.
I am proud that Obama is popular in Europe. He is a fellow American and he has represented us admirably since he has been abroad.

[ragnar30066]

Geez, he''s not even in office yet and he''s already out campaigning for the next higher office, President of the World.

Maybe Hillary can be VP and when Obama is out working on his next campaign she can be Acting President.

It''s still not too late. Hillary ''08

[liberalme]

Over enthusiasm from the point of self righteous political interests without extending support for wounded troops by not visiting them is a direct insult to America. Obama is not ready to lead, not ready to change, not ready to be a commander, he is only ready to toot his own horn. That is not "Service to Americans" that is AUDACITY.

Posted by Ariel133 at 01

Just wait until he says God told him to be president---then says he can see Putins soul!!! WOW NOW THAT''S AUDACITY!!!!

[liberalme]

Also , the amount of leverage that jewish voters have on the election is not good for America . I think America should support Isreal , but America is America , not a tool of Isreal . This level of control that Isreal has over the American politics is alarming and is cause for concern , it needs to be more moderated if it is of any good for Americans as a whole , not just Jewish Americans who is a minority just like others in America . NO Jewish bashing here , just the truth ! When Jews try to influence America''''s politics too much , it will backfire and is not good for anyone.
Posted by alohaone1 at 03:46 PM : Jul 25, 2008


But that''s exactly why Lieberman has switched to Republican ---he has joined those who he thinks will side more with HIS country!

Lieberman is no longer an American---he now works for Israel in America.

[alohaone1]

Mc Cain is better with foreign policies when it comes down to decision making , Obama is better with speeches , but when faced with difficult situation , speeches can be of NO GOOD at all, one needs experience and a lot of time courage even when the decision is not Popular but neccessary and Right and that is what Obama lacks .
Also , the amount of leverage that jewish voters have on the election is not good for America . I think America should support Isreal , but America is America , not a tool of Isreal . This level of control that Isreal has over the American politics is alarming and is cause for concern , it needs to be more moderated if it is of any good for Americans as a whole , not just Jewish Americans who is a minority just like others in America . NO Jewish bashing here , just the truth ! When Jews try to influence America''s politics too much , it will backfire and is not good for anyone.

[liberalme]

ME, ME ,ME,ME " IS ALL HE EVER SAYS.

HE IS NOT A SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE!

Posted by Ariel133 at 12:23 PM : Jul

hahahahaha What a shallow post.

[liberalme]

And if you''''ll notice the DEMOCRATS haven''''t CHANGED a damned thing in two years!

Posted by WellHell3

And wouldn''t you know it---if Bush hadn''t made such a mess of this country in 7 1/2 years--there would be nothing for the Dems to change/fix now would there?

Bush made the mess and you blame the Dems for not cleaning it up!!! LOL LOL LOL

BTW--the Dems are still outvoted by the repukes--they''re just about even numbered except LIEberman now votes with the repukes.

[joereed007]

POP! GOES THE WEASEL!

Friday, July 25
Race Poll Results Spread
New Mexico Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 43 Obama +6.0
Pennsylvania Rasmussen Obama 51, McCain 45 Obama 6.0
New Hampshire Rasmussen Obama 49, McCain 45 Obama 4.0
National Gallup Tracking Obama 47, McCain 41 Obama 6.0
National Rasmussen Tracking Obama 49, McCain 44 Obama 5.0

[ixoye_02]

Americans voted for Bush twice. And Bush, prior to his first term, did not have any foreign policy experience. And look what we got from a stubborn, neocon who was motivated by Big Oil and a vendetta against Saddam Hussein to invade Iraq. If Bush had more foreign policy experience by his second term, why are our major allies in Europe lukewarm to helping us out in Iraq? Obviously, they still think it was a bad idea to invade Iraq. Bush''s foreign policy is a disaster for America. At least Barack is reaching out to our allies in Europe and the Middle East to re-engage their support for the war on terrorism, which shouldbe the primary motive...not the war to make Iraq an oil depot for America.

[ixoye_02]

ariel133, Did it not occur to you that the last part of his prayer asks God to give him discernment as to God''s will and for discernment to do what is right and just as preparation to serve the people? And what person would not ask God to protect his family and himself? You are just blowing air and are jealous that Obama is showing some popularity overseas. I know a hell of alot more religious people and ministers who talk and live the "Me" lifestyle. At least Obama communicates to Americans in the "We" language when I have heard Obama speak. Stop trying to twist words, especially in a prayer that is between man and God.

[ariel133]

Over enthusiasm from the point of self righteous political interests without extending support for wounded troops by not visiting them is a direct insult to America. Obama is not ready to lead, not ready to change, not ready to be a commander, he is only ready to toot his own horn. That is not "Service to Americans" that is AUDACITY.

[actornaught]

...the idea that change happens the minute a new president is elected is just wrong....
Posted by notblue at 12:35 PM : Jul 25, 2008

I entirely disagree. While some aspects, or most, will take time to ripple through the economy & beyond, some business decisions will be made as soon as the election is finalized. An impending change at the top will affect a myriad of decisions, even before swearing in.

[notblue]

Thumper, the idea that change happens the minute a new president is elected is just wrong, a new presidents agenda sometimes takes many years to come to the forfront, many of the problems we have seen over the last eight years come as results of previous administrations policies. I''m not picking on Clinton or Bush one it is a simple fact that change takes time and to think Obam will wave a magic wand and everything will be fairytale fresh right after the innuaguration is just incorrect.

[ariel133]

A written prayer that Barack Obama left this week in the cracks of the Western Wall, Judaism%u2019s holiest site, asks God to guide him and guard his family, an Israeli newspaper reported Friday.

%u201CLord %u2014 Protect my family and me,%u201D reads the note published in the Maariv daily. %u201CForgive me my sins, and help me guard against pride and despair. Give me the wisdom to do what is right and just. And make me an instrument of your will.%u201D

" ME, ME ,ME,ME " IS ALL HE EVER SAYS.

HE IS NOT A SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE!

[trumpthumper]

Two things amaze me here. The first being that many of you think that change is not possible by simply electing a new president. Helllllooooo...look how things have changed since we elected (alledgedly) the current president. How much was gas in 2000? What was our national debt in 2000? What level of respect did America have from the rest of the world in 2000? One election can''t make a difference?! Wake up puuul-eeese! And to those who would lie to a pollster or their friends regarding their vote...you''re dishonest and depressing...look in a mirror - who''s the liar looking back at you? How sad.