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Obama 'Tired of Listening to Folks Who Talk Tough and Act Dumb' on Foreign Policy
August 31, 2008 9:19 PM
"We are going to change our foreign policy," said Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., to a crowd of 17,500 in Battle Creek, Mich., this evening, "because I am tired of listening to folks who talk tough and act dumb."
Hmmm…Whom could the senator be talking about?
"If John McCain wants to have a debate about foreign policy," Obama continued, "I am happy to have that debate."
-- Jake Tapper and Andy Fies
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Will...
Good comparison. There is something within Obama--about his constant need to have thousands fall at his feet.
There is also something within the fanatics that are willing to worship him.
Maybe it's something in me--but I thought his self-serving Berlin speech, and spending 6 million for that Denver Temple was rediculous.
Posted by: riley | Sep 1, 2008 10:57:47 AM
Will, based on Sen. Obama's OWN WORDS he intends to raise taxes on those making at least $250,000 and give tax cuts to those making less than $150,000. He then intends to implement his new entitlements to the middle class (i.e., universal health care, free pre-school and free college, etc.). I am taking him at his word that this is what he will do.
Of course we all know just how good his word really is. Sen. Obama told Bill O'Reilly he would go on the factor, but has yet to do so. AND Sen. Obama said he was going to accept public financing for the general election but now he has dismissed that.
Now then you asked if I really believe that the middle class will be given new entitlements. Yes I do, but they won't be free. At some point, whether AFTER the middle class gets the Obama tax cuts (remember he intends to let the 2001 & 2003 Bush tax cuts for the middle class expire--so we still don't know if the Obama tax cuts will be a net tax cut or a net tax increase on the middle class) or before, Sen. Obama and the Democrats will eventually realize that they don't have the money to actually implement the new entitlements. So instead of foregoing the new entitlements they will still implement them, but then turn around and raise taxes on the middle class to pay for the new entitlements.
Posted by: James Danley | Sep 1, 2008 10:56:08 AM
I seems that on labor day all the beurocrats and die hard GOP supporters are on the offensive. Are they following the Daily Gallup poll? Cherry picking is the work of Right wingers.
Posted by: David | Sep 1, 2008 10:55:45 AM
Chad22 - Well said!!! That is excatly it and I hope smart pepole win this time! Obama 08
Posted by: JSB | Sep 1, 2008 10:54:45 AM
Chad22
I think that your assumption that things CANNOT get worse under Obama is not thought out. Have you actually studied Obama's proposals? Increasing the size of the FED by thirty percent WILL PRETTY MUCH WIPE US OUT! Against increasing out domestic oil supply. And... ABSULUTELY NO EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE AND NO FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE UNLESS YOU COUNT HIS HOLLYWOOD TRIP TO MIDDLE-EAST AND EUROPE AFTER WHICH HIS POLL NUMBERS ACTUALLY DROPPED!!
Posted by: Jimbo | Sep 1, 2008 10:49:23 AM
If Obama has spent 6 millions on thursday, it is due to damn idiots who doesn't get the idea unless it is aired on TV or Radio. Obama's message is clear and short. Enough is enough. We need this country back. Once he is in power, he will change how this machinery works. With the dying GOP in power or more influence, nothing can happen. Demos nedd majority on both houses and presideny. America will be new and shining.
Posted by: David | Sep 1, 2008 10:47:46 AM
OK. People are not happy with either the Obama/Biden ticket or the McCain/Palin ticket. Why don't we have more capable American citizens to run our country? I am sure there are. But how can we find them?
Posted by: Patty | Sep 1, 2008 10:35:43 AM
Obama spent 6 million dollars last Thursday night.
Six million dollars--for what? To build a temple and feed his enormous ego.
Obama will tax us and small business just to fund his pet projects and support his lavish spending habits.
Please wake up America!
Posted by: cindy in nc | Sep 1, 2008 10:33:14 AM
"because I am tired of listening to folks who talk tough and act dumb"
Obama is tired of the sound of his own voice? join the crowd.
Posted by: geevill | Sep 1, 2008 10:29:15 AM
Palin and Obama are both a heartbeat away from the presidency.
In head-to-head comparisons of the past 20 years of Palin/Obama--Obama loses big time.
Obama does not want to compare how taxpayer money was spent, how they voted on guns and abortion, the boards they served on (William Ayers), his military experience--she headed the Guard, their mentors, friends, churches.
He does not want to go there.
McCain's pick was brilliant!
Posted by: riley | Sep 1, 2008 10:27:14 AM
Diamond Lou.
Right on. Obama is afraid to come on the FACTOR, as he knows that Bill will require him to go into depth on the issues. OBAMA KNOWS THAT HE CAN'T GO INTO DEPTH ON THE ISSUES - SO HE STAYS AWAY, NUFF SAID!!!
Posted by: Temagami | Sep 1, 2008 10:23:32 AM
Meanwhile Ha’aretz reports that Joe Biden told Israeli leaders that they would have to accept a nuclear Iran if Barack Obama wins the Presidency. Israelis expressed “amazement” at Biden’s attitude:
"Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden was quoted Monday as telling senior Israeli officials behind closed doors that the Jewish state will have to reconcile itself to a nuclear Iran.
In the unsourced report, Army Radio also quoted Biden as saying that he opposed “opening a additional military and diplomatic front.”
Posted by: Sally J. | Sep 1, 2008 10:22:32 AM
During his speech at the convention, Obama said that he only wants to make wars that have a "sacred commitment".
Really? He is going to fight holy wars? Jihads maybe? What does that mean, "sacred commitment"? Obama is just trying to spin war into sounding pretty. Doesn't that sound dangerous to anyone out there?
War is hell- and should not be painted in any other color. No mind control, no Obama. Please!
Posted by: teri | Sep 1, 2008 10:21:41 AM
Obama and Biden are fininshed. Good ole Joe has shown himself unable to keep his mouth shut. I am referencing comments made to Israel that, and I quote "Israel will have to reconcile itself with the nuclearization of Iran," Army Radio quoted Biden as telling the unnamed officials.
"It's doubtful if the economic sanctions will be effective, and I am against opening an additional military and diplomatic front."
This was from a Ha'aretz article dated 1/9/08. Please by all means dig and find it yourselves.
This leaves any doubts of "Obama the appeaser" in the trash.
Posted by: John Cook | Sep 1, 2008 10:19:57 AM
Obama voted 98% of the time with Pelosi and Dean. With their 9% approval rating is that something to be proud of?
Obama is afraid to debate. Everyone knows it except those who refuse to see.
Obama and Biden on the campaign trail are like a comedy team. LaVerne and Shilrley, Martin and Lewis.
I'm not sure who is more immature or who has the bigger ego.
McCain/Palin08
Posted by: cindy in nc | Sep 1, 2008 10:19:55 AM
Obama's been saying that he's ready to debate for months now... but instead he chooses to debate with McCain whenever McCain is not in the room.
Talk is cheap, Sen Obama. Why are you more willing to talk to America's enemies than with your opponant?
Posted by: diamond lou | Sep 1, 2008 10:12:43 AM
And the 5% that McCain voted against Bush is still more than Obama voted against Bush on. Duh, I think I'll vote present!
Posted by: Will | Sep 1, 2008 10:11:26 AM
rodney, you hit the nail on the head when you say that McCain voted 95% of the time with Bush. That will be the message from Obama/ Biden as the campaign revs up: Bush + McCain = McSame.
Posted by: Lou | Sep 1, 2008 10:07:19 AM
James Danley Writes: Sen. Obama will destroy the American Dream. Under a President Obama, those who have accomplished the American Dream will see much of their wealth stolen in order to give new entitlements to the middle class. Sen. Obama will turn our thriving capitalistic society into nothing more than a typical European welfare state.
Do you really think the middle class will be given new entitlements? The middle class will suffer more than anyone. The rich will stay rich, more will be taken away from the middle class and those who won't work for a living will get even a bigger free pass!
Posted by: Will | Sep 1, 2008 10:05:04 AM
JUST REMEMBER GANG ALL I HAVE POSTED IS THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH
GOODBY
AND THANKS
Posted by: rodney | Sep 1, 2008 10:03:34 AM
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