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May 19, 2008 6:39 PM

ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Traveling though Montana on Monday, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., made his first stop as a presidential candidate to an Indian reservation - and got a little more than expected.

Obama was adopted as an honorary member into the family within the Crow tribe that inhabited the reservation - who gave the presidential candidate a new name and new parents.

"Awe Kooda bilaxpak Kuuxshish" was the honorary name given to Obama meaning, "one who helps people throughout the land."

Obama was escorted out to the stage in Crow Agency, Montana arm-in-arm between his adopted parents: Sunny and Mary Black Eagle.

Obama thanked his honorary new parents – for giving him another name to tack on to the list, "I like my new name Barack Black Eagle. I mean that's a good name."

The Crow tribe does adoption ceremonies for special dignitaries who visit the reservation. The Black Eagle family was chosen to adopt Obama because there are one of only five living generations on the reservation. With life expectancy so low, it is sign of great fortune and honor to have several generations living in the family.

Senator Obama, speaking for only 12 minutes told the Native American crowd of nearly 2,000 that he knows what it's like to be an outsider - that his struggles being an African American, are similar to theirs.

"I was growing up in Hawaii at the time and where I was growing up there weren't a lot of black families and so sometimes I was looked at as sort of an outsider and so I know what it’s like to be on the outside. I know what it's like to not always have been respected or to have been ignored and I know what it's like to struggle and that’s how I think many of you understand what's happened here on the reservation, that that a lot of times you have been forgotten just like African-Americans have been forgotten or other groups in this country have been forgotten."

Obama promised the crowd that as president he would have regular meetings at the White House with tribal leaders and appoint an American Indian policy advisor.

Obama’s transition into the Crow extended family was not without a few hiccups. While greeting the crowd at the onset, Obama mistakenly mispronounced the name of their land.

"I'm still working on it, I was just adopted into the tribe so, I am still working on my pronunciations," he said when he was corrected.

Obama was given two necklaces made by the members of the tribe. The necklaces, Obama was told, were to be a gift for his wives.

"I only have one wife," Obama said laughing, "So, you know when he was talking about the gifts to my wives, I want to make sure, I don't want to get in trouble when I get home. I can have new parents but no new wives."

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The rise of Obamanism phenomena in America. It is mind bugling to me to see the rise of Obamanism phenomena in America. Maybe I am wrong and maybe I am sad but I see how socialists and radical liberals manipulating truth and hitting right notes to appeal their radical agenda on hard working people in this country. Yes, it is true - we are tired of old Washington politics. Yes, we are over taxed and making less money and paying more at the gas stations and supper markets. Yes, we are losing jobs that are moved out of country. Yes, our foreign policy stinks and we are losing prestige and power. Yes, we need immigration reforms and need to secure our borders. Yes, yes and yes to so many issues we as Americans have to deal with and we are in desperate need of change but not the trough the Obamanism but the trough the true patriotic desire and optimism backed with real solutions and great compromises. Americans in desperate need of hope for the better future and not just words, words alone do not bring results but rather deeper disappointments. Americans are suffering in many aspects of their lives. We lost our identity and pride and cannot find our identity nor pride yet, we need a leader who can revive us all and without true American leader we will fall to new Obamanism phenomena and Obamanists are taking advantage in pursing they a hidden agenda trough the promises of “hope” and “change” to bring new socialistic reforms for this county.

Posted by: angela pink | May 19, 2008 7:24:18 PM

"Have some tea" is exactly what Obama wants to do with terrorist organizations such as Hamas, and anti-American leaders like Iran's Mahmud Ahmadinejad. In fact he's had quite a bit of tea with terrorists- the PLO's, Rashid Khalidi, and domestic terrorists Weathermen Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn.

Tea isn't what we need. We need a leader like Hillary who won't meet with foreign leaders in Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Cuba without preconditions.

Posted by: Emily | May 19, 2008 7:25:43 PM

Out of Touch
Obama said, "We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK," Obama said. Guess What---some of do not own SVUs and eat as much as we want, or even keep our homes at 72 degrees all the time. Many of us pay taxes and are hard working Americans---probably the vast majority of us!

Posted by: Anne | May 19, 2008 7:26:16 PM

Words are chip if they do not get any actions and Obama only talks promising Americans more dreams that have no substance. His wife is a fare game and he should take his own medicine he used for Bill Clinton.

Posted by: angela pink | May 19, 2008 7:27:41 PM

Angela Pink ---Yes, it is true - we are tired of old Washington politics---a true statement. But you know when Hillary said "we are going to have to roll up our sleeves and work together"-----it was the words WORK TOGETHER that I think drove people to Obama. The younger generation does not work they are entertained with all kinds of gagets and want someone to just come fix things for them. Obama is promising "faith" and "hope" and not words like HARD WORK and ACHIEVEMENT. Obama is pitching that we cannot stay the great country that we are "change" is coming and we he comes right out and says the rest of the world will not tolerate our lifestyles and choices. He is going to turn this country back 75 years!

Posted by: Anne | May 19, 2008 7:30:58 PM

How anyone can honestly believe Obama is a change from the same old political games is beyond me. He said his association with Rezko was a 'dumb' decision, that he didn't know Wright was a rascist, that he wasn't putting down small town workers, that he wants a bipartisan administration.He was voted "Most Liberal Senator" title last year, he wants gun controls, made a deal with Rezko even while knowing Rezko was under investigation for corruption,lied about not knowing Wright's agenda, and told a liberal San Francisco audience what they wanted to hear about rural 'hicks'. He told Judicial Watch he had no records from his term in the Illinois legislature and is using a Madison Avenue slogan 'Change We Can believe In' to try to get in the White House. He comes from a wealthy Hawaiian family even though he tries to portray himself as one of the downtrodden. 100 years ago he would have been called a snake oil salesman.

Posted by: oldoregon | May 19, 2008 7:48:19 PM

Obama is slick.

Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 19, 2008 7:57:30 PM

Yes, I heard that Obama wants to debate with President Bush who is not running for re-election....President Bush tell the youngster that when he learns how many states we have in the Union you will debate him.

Posted by: Anne | May 19, 2008 8:02:21 PM

Obama cannot win a debate, I guess he probably thought he might have a chance with George.

Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 19, 2008 8:06:42 PM

Obama looked fabulous today, yesterday and a day before that. It is gratifying that everyone is speaking about him and not his opponents. I means that the level of interest on his accendency to the most powerful office on earth is noticed and perhaps, guaranteed. Like it was mentioned in one of the comments in this post, if Michelle will be the target, let us target every moving object with two legs (that walks) that is a member of either party's presidential family. Let us target the perveyors of this ugly campaign of disturtion, I am sure that most of them have skeletons in their cadboard. If it is good to attack Obama's wife, then it is equally good to attack wives of the Tenn Repucblican leaders too.

Posted by: chyk o | May 19, 2008 8:07:45 PM

Perhaps they should have called him He With Many Names:

Barry Soetoro
Barack Hussein Obama
Barry Obama
Barack Obama

and now

Barack Black Eagle

I like to think of him as Bolsa De Humo.

Posted by: Thunderbolt | May 19, 2008 8:13:59 PM

Hillary Bright Feather will win the nomination.

Posted by: Anders Scooper | May 19, 2008 8:21:13 PM

OldOregon says Obama was raised by a wealthy Hawaiian family????
First - Obama is NOT Hawaiian.
Second - Obama went to an expensive school in Hawaii. So did I - my parents sacrificed everything so that their children could have a decent education in a state where the public school system is abysmal. His mother did him the same favor. She's from Kansas, and his dad from Kenya.

And hey Thunderbolt - what's wrong with having a nickname in highschool?? Or being named after your grandfather? Or using your stepfather's name? Barry, Barack, Hussein, WHATEVER - he's going to be the next PotUS - so get used to it.

Posted by: waimeamom | May 19, 2008 8:33:28 PM

Here is another example showing how geographically ignorant Obama is:

"What it says is that I'm not very well known in that part of the country," Obama said. "Sen. Clinton, I think, is much better known, coming from a nearby state of Arkansas. So it's not surprising that she would have an advantage in some of those states in the middle."

He also said Japan refused to import US beef because they don't want competition. But Japan stopped importing US beef because of mad cow.

He also said "We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times ... and then just expect that other
countries are going to say OK"

These words just sound so ... I expect we hold a higher standard for a person claims to be the "HOPE". Oh, well we have Bush already.

Posted by: Amy | May 19, 2008 8:39:52 PM

Damn,....hate don't take a day off, me thinks your problems are much closer to home

Posted by: Chill | May 19, 2008 8:54:01 PM

Obama 08.

I respect the family for welcoming him into their home. I only wish my fellow citizens would DROP their Racist uninformed comments and welcome him as well.

At the very least, leave legitimate arguments, not debunked many times over proven false accusations in the form of comments.

Peace to you all- John mcCain is Bad.

Sally Blueflower

Posted by: Sally | May 19, 2008 8:57:32 PM

I am appalled by the comments that show an overwhelming amount of misinformation that cite UNREPUTABLE sources. Try wikipedia,factcheck.org and others, try reliable news sites and see what you can find. There are no ties to terrorists, no radical muslims in his background. But I guess it's easier to believe smears without foundation than thinking about it and looking for real live facts to back it up. If you're thinking of Ayers, look it up on factcheck. He was never convicted, he was a very minor person in the weather underground. Don't believe everything Hanity says! Michelle has often stated that she was speaking about the election and support when she said that sentence. She went on to clarify that she was speaking about the election process throughout her life. That's why you only hear one sentence in the clip.It makes it easy to take out of context. I think the democrats ought to start recording the spouses of republicans and using whatever sentences can best be twisted and make a large video of republican spouses. Obama will not raise the taxes of the average folks, he wants to raise the taxes of millionaires so they pay the same percentage as the average hard working citizens. You have a problem with millionaires paying their fair share rather than to continue getting Bush's tax breaks for the wealthy??? Amazing, you must love McCain. To the author of this story, many thanks. It is about time the Native Americans got some recognition and understanding in our goverment. It's too bad this rally didn't get more coverage.

Posted by: Jeri Newswatcher | May 19, 2008 9:08:32 PM

I keep my house on 76f in summer not 72f.
72f is like heaven ,,,wow,,,
Cut energy crisis Mr...

Posted by: catleya | May 19, 2008 9:17:51 PM

Anybody know what does he mean with " Old washington Politic"?

Posted by: catleya | May 19, 2008 9:21:41 PM

Yes he did go to elementary school for a year or two in Indonesia - a muslim country. I went to school in a Christian country - and lo and behold we learned the Bible!! But hey guess what? I am not a Christian. Amazing.

Posted by: waimeamom | May 19, 2008 9:30:55 PM

Not isn't that special. I wonder what the special Native American name would be for Obama's pastor Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Maybe Jerry Running Mouth. So special.
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Obama and Wright, God D--- America!
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Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | May 19, 2008 9:58:55 PM

Democrats need to stop fighting eachother if they care about this election. Im starting to think that some would rather see Obama lose than see a Democrat win the presidency.

This primary is going to end very soon and no matter who is nominated we have to support the Democratic nominee, there is too much at stake.

Dont let what you read in peoples comments sway your vote, we have 2 fine candidates and either one is a huge improvement over McCain.

Obama Clinton 08!!!

Posted by: TheTruth | May 19, 2008 9:59:28 PM

George Bush is the most liberal and big government leader this country has ever had. And with the way the FED is bailing out the banks and financial institutions, we now have the most socialistic (privatize the wealth, socialize the debts and risks) economic system ever. So I have to wonder why people think Obama is a socialist when in fact George Bush and the Republicans are the socialists. Perhaps these people mean that Obama will be socially responsible, which would be a good thing.

Posted by: Dayahka | May 19, 2008 10:10:18 PM

rev wright may have a big crazy mouth, but he served 6 years in the marines and he feeds the poor! he's more Christian and more American than all you right-wing mouthbreathers put together! IT'S CALLED THE FIRST AMENDMENT LOOK IT UP. OBAMA'08 THE SLOW SHALL BE CONFUSED

Posted by: daro | May 19, 2008 10:21:27 PM

american's are arrogant, selfish, decietful, lustful and cheat. they have cheated and betrayed several nations and socities around the world for so long. For their roots are in 'britain'. british are the most dirty and corrupted, double standard people on this planet.

american's treat others as if they will always be the number one muscle power. i guess china will give them a nice one from behind.

and my dear friend, Obama knows this very well. he is trying to save those, who have done harmful steroid tests on his race, abused them for centuries and still stop his race from better education, rising in socity and key government positions.

barack is a great guy, but the dirty majority in this country is not ready for such a great person. actually america does not deserve barak it deserves mc-cain who will take usa to war and its aftermath.

long live barack - i hope he leave this country and go to africa, they deserve him more then this country of selfish, racist and cheating nation.

who has either a bafoon for his president or a lustfull loose character guy from arkansas.

Posted by: outsider | May 19, 2008 10:38:59 PM

It's one thing to point out political facts, but the blatant racist induced comments left by most posters on here are just plain ignorant. Is this REALLY the world that we still live in. Ask yourselves honestly, are you turned away from Obama because of his campaign and what he stands for or is the real issue him being a Black man who will be the next President of the United States. I personally could care less one way or the other about your bigotry, but at least don't be a coward and just say what you really want to say!!! Good luck to whomever the Democratic choice will be and GOD bless America and ALL of it's people!

Posted by: Ty B | May 19, 2008 11:07:33 PM

Senator Obama,

I'm sure I voted for you in the nominating caucus. I'm going to vote for you in the General Caucus too. Can you tell me where I find the caucus?
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Obama will surely win a General Caucus!
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Posted by: WestCoastMessenger | May 19, 2008 11:11:07 PM

to samuel.If you find peace and diplomacy so intolerable perhaps you should enlist.

Posted by: Andrew | May 19, 2008 11:12:03 PM

"Today the 4 and half million Alaska Native and American Indians living today represent 10 percent of the survivors against the genocide committed against them" This is from Paul Chaat Smith, noted Comanche author, lecturer, and cultural critic.

Today the largest demographic group serving in Iraq are Alaska Natives, American Indians and Native Hawaiians in the ratio of their percentage of the population to the percentage of the armed services. This is from our own Alaska Native and American Indian media.

“One who helps people throughout the land.”
Obama ''08

Posted by: cooday | May 19, 2008 11:29:04 PM

madness. a sure loser in november. what a pity to lose.

Posted by: bbe | May 19, 2008 11:35:39 PM

geez. There has been racism, and there has been sexism. Both candidates knew this would happen going in. No suprise, but very sad. Its even more sad to have folks I used to respect such as Ferraro throw baseless accusations at Obama. What a shame. Here we have two great candidates, and many of the supporters cannot see this race for what it is - a choice between two great candidates.

Despite my preference for Obama, largely due to Clinton's bad gas tax proposal, stupid "obliterate" Iran comment, lies about sniper attacks, and general foreign policy hawkishness, I see so much about her that is better than McCain, it is easy for me to support either candidate.

Grow up all you idealogues!

Posted by: yo | May 19, 2008 11:36:53 PM

when nobody is paying attention, BHO showed his true understanding of national security."lay off my wife", and size matters - Iran is less a threat than the former Soviet Union because the USSR is bigger in size.

Posted by: toto | May 19, 2008 11:53:31 PM

yo -

under HRC pres,there will be no nukes in Iran, under a BHO, he HOPEs to beg them not to nuke Israel.

HOPE you understand the difference.

Posted by: yo fool | May 20, 2008 12:00:37 AM

Miss Pink , does this mean Diane Sawyer of GMA ABC is a terrorist because she sat down with the Ahmadinejad? No just a paid member of the council of foreign relations and Stephanopolis is card carrying member of Skull and Bones...go back home and do your research

Posted by: GI JOE | May 20, 2008 12:31:21 AM

yo fool, please explain yourself, because it's certainly not clear what evidence you have to support your claim.

Posted by: blackbird | May 20, 2008 4:21:16 AM

carlasue, WV is irrelevant, just like Kentucky. The country is changing and these 2 states are just behind the times. With the Byrd endorsement hopefully some WV voters will begin to see the light. Next week Hillary will tell her supporters to support Obama since mc-more-war would just be another bush term, something this country just can't afford. Obama 2008!!

Posted by: pt | May 20, 2008 7:28:30 AM

"hope" is the greatest gift that God has given to us. its the energy that makes us alive and work. this is what Obama has been saying in this campaign. and i think this is what America needs right now. we do not want politics filled with fear rather a politics of hope.

Obama ----------------Next President

Posted by: deep | May 20, 2008 7:33:34 AM

hi pt and deep, please don't say that any state in our great country is irrevelant. every voice does count. and i know what obama has been saying in this and his teleptrompted written speeches all along. hope. we shall not be filled with fear, hatred, racism, or falsehoods. we need the truth, strength, experience and fortitude. go hillary!!!!

Posted by: carlasue | May 20, 2008 7:38:23 AM

hi everyone, and good nite all. nice talking with you, even tho we agree to disagree. go hillary. i am a staunch dem!!!! god bless and talk to you all later.

Posted by: carlasue | May 20, 2008 7:51:30 AM

Americans aren't "Great" and we aren't "evil". We are humans, and humans will be just as selfish and self-serving as society allows them to be. The only reason that American's are so consumptive is that we have never HAD to restrain ourselves. We have the money, we have cheap goods, therefore we can consume.

We are now reaching a point in our "free-market" society where we will have to start paying for what we consume...
You want to be Fortress America and keep all of those "evil" immigrants out? Fine...Enjoy paying $4.00 for a tomato and watching the strawberries rot in a field.

You want to buy your monster SUV as a stauts symbol? Fine...enjoy paying $5.00 per gallon of gas.

What the (right wing) republicans want is a free-market society where NOONE has to face any consequences...well sorry to tell you this...but your GRANDCHILDREN will be paying the price.

The problem with Americans is that our country is so young that we have never had to face the long-term consequences of our actions. If we keep going as we are, we will not have to worry about it, because we will fade into insignificance in the next hundred years...I believe its called "no stamina".


Posted by: Denise | May 20, 2008 9:13:54 AM

Everyone on this blog better get a grip...no matter who the nominee is we need to unite. If this arguing and degrading continues McCain will take it all including our money, homes, food and livihood. How stupid you all are...racism, lies and pity parties are over. Let's get a nominee and get this country together. OMG grow up everyone

Posted by: newera | May 20, 2008 10:28:28 AM

Ryan...RIGHT ON

Posted by: cindyct | May 20, 2008 10:32:23 AM


ericmiami
You should say the emptiness is in Obama and his supporters, not us. I have to admit that Obama’s supporters are too ignorant to see their stupidity. They are willing to throw a whole country to the hands of a real jerk, who we refer as Mr. HotAir in an empty suit!

Posted by: Christina | May 20, 2008 1:39:25 PM

What's this "Black Eagle" business? It lends itself to racist ideas. Had this been the Panther or some other animal would have been kinda brave sounding, but Black Eagle? I dont know; it opens itself up to lots of racist jokes like blackbird or worse Crow or Jim Crow. Perhaps a heroic nick name might just as well BE left aLONE.

Posted by: john smith | May 20, 2008 5:14:29 PM

I am delighted to see all these people on this message board so upset about the fact that America is about to elect the first "African-American" president in our history. I find endless joy is their futile attempt to stop history. I LOVE IT!

If you have a problem with it, go back to the country of your ancestors. THIS IS AMERICA! Love it or leave it!

Posted by: Akinyele | May 20, 2008 5:35:36 PM

I love his NEW name! What an honor!

Posted by: American Woman | May 20, 2008 6:11:20 PM

Obama, Suggests change...Ihave been in the middle of several diplomatic rows.

Listening is a very good thing ..it helps you
to defend yourself and loved ones better in the long run.It ensures a future....Yeah to the listener Obama.

Posted by: DaCosta. | May 20, 2008 6:49:07 PM

Change..change can be good, but just once I would like the babbling chant of "change" to fade and hear a clear explaination of how this change is going to come about! Obama has accomplished nothing during his time in the Senate, so how can we expect anything else from him as President. My mother use to say..."choose your friends wisely as they and their actions will reflect on you" Obama has not made good choices in his "friends" and this is going to hurt him in the end. No experience, no clear strategy & poor choice of associates makes it impossible for me to cast my vote for Obama, so if he is our party's nominee..I will have to sit out the General election!

Posted by: FetteredDem | May 21, 2008 11:46:18 AM

I think "Black Hawk" seems more appropriate today. What happened to the big Oregon blow-out? Oh sorry, that was Kent30+% of the Democrats in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia voted for Bush in 2000 and 20004. Why? Because they viewed Gore and Kerry as elitist and out of touch with their concerns. Those same 30% groups have now voted for Hillary and support her over McCain. So the DNC/SD's are willing to sacrifice the party in order to force in their "Golden Boy" (NOT)? George S. stated this morning that the SD's won't pick Clinton over Obama because they won't do that to the first African American candidate. What in the hell?! Oh, but they'll screw the voters who supported this party long before Obama waltzed his brass knuckle "Change" in politics self into the party.
ucky!

Posted by: irma | May 21, 2008 2:24:03 PM

In what seems to me to be the longest drawn out nomination process, I am sickened by our party and its actions. How can we allow the media and others to steer us like sheep toward Obama. He has little to no experience, has accomplished nothing in his short time in office and has too many skeltons rattling the closet. Now they keep hinting that they will "offer" Hilary a position. Not good enough! If Obama is our nominee, the I too like that lady from New York am going to vote for McCain!

Posted by: DisappointedDem | Jun 3, 2008 1:13:12 PM

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