Political Punch

What about the claim by Zebari that Obama requested that Iraq help stall any troop withdrawls until Obama takes office? Is there any credibility to this? Is it being investigated as heavily as Palin's "troopergate"?

The flooding in Iowa looks a lot worse than what happened in N.O. if you ask me. What we don't see are people on the news screaming for help and looting stores. I see people working together placing sandbags trying to stop the flooding. I don't see any whining or complaining like I saw after Katrina. These people are admirable.

Its just like when Mccain was asked if he voted for bush? Mccains answer, of course not. I campaigned for him and I voted for him. So did Mccain campaign for Bush or not?

putting the No in now and read the messages. Is there any difference. To an uneducated person, yes. To an educated person. no. Poltical accomadations follow up is the key word linking both statements and what are the political accomadations that can accompany such progress?

really we are making progress. i hope any actions you will take will not endanger that progress.
"He did emphasize his belief that we've made real progress and I think was eager to see political accommodations between the factions follow up in the wake of this progress.

Now what is the difference in this two statements? None. only a difference created by the media

Jake , thank you ..if a person reads both pieces they will see ...He told or allowed Mr. Zebari to believe the U.S. would not withdraw “precipitously” and gave Mr. Zebari the impression his position on Iraq is not very different from John McCain’s. Yet here in the U.S., Obama says he has a very different position on Iraq and will bring the troops home sooner.

Will the real Obama please stand up?

"I'm sure any differences can be attributed to Zebari's untrained ear."

Maybe Israeli Army Radio can shed some light on who REALLY said what to whom?

I'm sure any differences can be attributed to Zebari's untrained ear.

I read these blogs all the time and think it's just funny to me how the majority of people fall for what the media tells them. It's becoming extremely stupid and mundane, Obama haters, Clinton haters, and McCain haters. You guys go back and forth like it matters...as if you can change a person's mind from a blog posting. The simple truth is this: a president who cares about america will do what's best even if it's unpopular. use your good sense. in regards to our stance with other countries if we simply stop trying to police the world and worry about ourselves and the economy we'll be so much better off. we need a people president who will put good responsible people around him and will make good sound decisions. If you let the media influence you, you can be lead to believe that bugs bunny would be a great president! choose someone that makes you want to be on his side and involved and genuinely care. who that may be is up to you....

Perhaps Obama was employing his well developed selective listening skills....the wame ones he used for 20 years in church.

Hypocrisy packaged in change is not appealing.

The CORRUPT media is sure still trying hard to HYPE Obama.

But they arent getting much help from Obama. Too many blunders, and nothing behind the rhetoric.

All Obama has left is the scene of 35,000 screaming teenagers at obama rallies.

Im surprised Mc Cain hasnt simply gone out and hired people to stand behind him and start screaming in delight whenever Mc Cain speaks.

Then Obama would have nothing left at all.

I agree with the person below. I don't believe Obama is the CHANGE for the better. He's going to make CHANGES. What will you say when "God" is taken out of Government, and what will be the step after that? And did anyone notice he did not pledge to the flag the other day. So what will the next step from that be? Open those doors and there may be no return.

No government, military, or foreign experience. He has a supperior attitude. I thought he treated Hillary with contempt. And as for representing the working class....I don't see it. He or his wife has not mentioned one improvement I can relate to.

You think groceries, gas, health insurance, and being able to afford a home is difficult now...vote for Osama.... If it hiss' like a snake, it's probably a snake.

Ebuzzmiller asked/stated...

"Anyone care to inquire of Barry why he isn't in Iowa helping out with the flood victims?

He seems to play the Katrina card an awful lot, this is apparently much worse."

Yeah he was at the flooding 2 days ago...and talking about it three days ago...a day or two ahead of any mention (never mind a visit) by president Bush and McCain.

Duh...he is also the guy puching infrastructure.

The media is still trying EXTREMELY hard to hype Obama, but he doesnt give them much to hang their hat on anymore.

His big 'change' mantra is overplayed and milked dry.

He has nothing else now.

They got to keep showing Obama on stage with 35,000 teenagers screaming. Especially WHITE teenagers.

I am surprised Mc cain simply hasnt hired a bunch of teenagers and other to freak out behind him when he gives a speech.

then Obama would have nothing left at all.

Obama is losing his bearings...

Obama called maliki the president of Iraq. Maliki is the prime minister of Iraq. The president of Iraq is talabani. The media silence is deafening.
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Don't forget Obama visted 57 states in the primaries!
I doubted he said it, and couldn't believe he said it on the video...and never caught it even when the audience laughed.

Obama will say or do anything to get elected.

He has proven that 100 times in the primary.

Vote McCain

Remember Obama supporters...it was Obama who insisted that partisan bickering must stop....so I say to you get over it...Democrats for Mccain are just trying to balance the power again in WA...Let the down ticket prosper, but lets not send this bus too far to the right.

Obama will continue to attack McCain while he pretends its his campaign not him...and soon he will unleash the media to prove McCain is a racist and he is Kennedy reincarnated.

All I'm saying is we need to keep a balance of power and a national perspective...America is a centrist not a far right or far left nation. The media may very well not reflect the voters interests. Obama certainly does not speak for me!

umm...oh...the...you know...i mean...well, i'll make a speech tomorrow...ummm...you know to clarify this...I had no idea that's what's going on!!! THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU...

Anyone care to inquire of Barry why he isn't in Iowa helping out with the flood victims?

He seems to play the Katrina card an awful lot, this is apparently much worse.