Obama talks patriotism in Missouri

banko — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:27:01 GMT

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Kim W Virginia Beach, VA — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:30:23 GMT

He shouldn't be distracted from the issues the country is concerned with in this election. It seems every time someone speaks out against the SACRED MCCAIN, he has to have a speech to explain himself. Mccain doesn't wear his frickin flag pin either..The MSM biasness of this election has me irritated. Even MSNBC is starting to disappoint me, particularly that BS that went on Morning Joe today.

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Pat, Boston, MA — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:31:43 GMT

Why all of a sudden because John McCain was a POW does military service matter?

After what the Republicans did to John Kerry, I just assumed that anyone's military record is fair game.

Afterall, didn't we all learn during the swift boat incident that military service doesn't matter, no matter how many medals one gets? It's all a crock isn't it? That's what the Republicans taught me.

And they support the troops.

Yeah right.

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C_Sexton, Colorado Springs, CO — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:32:04 GMT

Barack Obama's path to the White House: the High Road

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Andrea, New York City — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:32:34 GMT

Great speech. As usual—the deep faith and love for the American people comes through.

Obama 08

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pat huntington ny — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:32:41 GMT

The repukes would still try to attack his patriotism even if he were dressed like Uncle Sam singing the star spangled banner on the 4th of july while heating a hot dog and drinking a beer while watchign NASCAR!

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DAVID ANDERS TEXAS — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:35:04 GMT

I CANT BELIEVE CLARKS REMARKS, WHAT DID HE RUN ON, AND OBAMA HAS 145 DAYS AS A SENATOR, WHAT IS HE RUNNING ON, WRIGHT' CHURCH ELECTED HIM. I CANT BELIEVE THE POSTS IN HERE ABOUT MC CAIN, ALL I CAN FIGURE IS THAT THE PEOPLE POSTING ARE RACISTS, WHICH WE KNOW OBAMA WILL GET ALL BLACK VOTE.

OBAMA FAVORITE GROUP IS LUDRICUS WHO PUTS WOMEN DOWN AND PROMOTES VIOLENCE=GUESS THAT QUALIFIES HIM AS A DEMOCRAT.

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Diane from Illinois — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:36:19 GMT

This man has more class in his little finger than McFossil has in his entire body. Obama has consistently taken the high road where McFossil's "service" has ever been mentioned. When talking about him, he always prefaces with "I honor John McCain's service to our country". I've heard it a hundred times. Too bad the same isn't true of McFossil; he has no class. Being shot down does NOT give you foreign affairs experience; it just means you were a BAD pilot.

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Bobbi, Eau Claire, WI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:36:58 GMT

For a young man like me, of mixed race, without firm anchor in any particular community, without even a father’s steadying hand, it is this essential American idea -- that we are not constrained by the accident of birth but can make of our lives what we will -- that has defined my life
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Overall another good speech by the guy who gives good speeches......It's worth pointing out that obama's lack of credibility on patriotism has nothing to do with his race or being raised in a single-parent household. His credibility on patriotism suffered when he choose (Mr. Anti-America) Rev.Wright as his "spiritual mentor" for 20yrs. obama's knack for playing "poor me" politics whenever he gets himself in a bind is sickening. I can't believe my party choose this loser as our (presumptive) nominee. UCK!

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class Warrior, D.C. — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:37:11 GMT

This should answer those dullards who think Hillary will be Obama's VP. The one who's been questioning his patriotism most "the past 18 months" has been...HILLARY!! Think he'll ask her to join the slate?

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Connie, Tennessee — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:40:19 GMT

The word unpatroitic has been used since Bush has been in office to describe anyone who is against the war or any of his policies. The Republicians need to keep their mouths shut about it and just try to get this country back on the right track. Vote Obama.

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Frank, Missouri — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:42:07 GMT

You are not eating HIS lunch, McCain ...

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A.Brocco,Albuquerque,NM — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:42:11 GMT

All the brew ha ha about McCain's heroics got me thinking about the difference between being a hero and being a patriot. They are not one and the same. To point out facts about either of the candidates does not make the pointer a slime ball. Almost daily,facts about John Mc.are seeing the light of day. He is now being vetted and new revelations are often detrimental to him. The fact that he graduated fifth from the bottom of his graduating class should send up a warning flag about his intelligence. We have had an ignoramous in the White House for almost eight years. We all know how that turned out.

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The - Democrat Soldier — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:42:31 GMT

GOOD for you Barack Obama - we are proud of you.

Just like your mother and grand parents were. We will see the BS the GOP's pukes are doing and they are the only group that has not been patriotic; at least for the last 8 years of the GOP's and their cronnies.

They think they coined the phase patriotic - or they can redefind it and the U.S. will listen. NO GOP YOU MADE A MOCKERY OUT OF IT.

Forget about it GOPs and John McCain, we will view your military records and the hold world will see how patroitic you really are and you won't be able to stop it.

There is a website that has the "real" information about John McCain military record and why the GOP are so afraid we will found out about it.

Thank you and GOD BLESS AMERICA

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kdh, Palmetto, FL — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:42:35 GMT

Obama's speech today hit all the right notes on what it means to love your country and to be a true patriot, not some flag pin wearing phony. Ranks right up there with Obama's Philadelphia speech on race.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:43:02 GMT

Well done, Obama. He certainly steps above the fray. I am not so gracious. I think McCain allowing a swift boater on the call today is indicative of what I've come to expect from the Rovian Right. Do as I say, not as I do.

I will still honor the opinion of a 4-star general over the cries of "foul play" that are staged, and disingenuous.

This continues to prove what I've been saying all along, McCain simply does not have a campaign strategy. He can't keep a principled position on anything because he is so busy pandering right and left.

Politics is a game, and you don't get to change the game unless you win. I believe Obama fully intends to win and change the game. And I think he has the leadership qualities to make it happen. I don't think McCain could lead his campaign out of a paper sack with two hands and a flashlight.

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Non-jingoist, Ohio — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:43:08 GMT

Obama has called it.
Often the term 'patriotic' is defined as 'whatever the speaker supports' and 'unpatriotic' as 'whatever he doesn't support.'
Its use is similar to using a 'boogeyman' word, like 'communist' or 'terrorist.'

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Midwest Mom, Illiana — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:43:43 GMT

It is interesting that Obama needs to make this argument at all. But since he decided it was necessary, it is good for him to have given it such a thoughtful treatment.

In terms of Gen. Clark's statements, I agree that McCain's POW years should not be "devalued". But, I thought the issue in question was whether that time qualified as executive experience for McCain, experience that made him exclusively qualified to be a wartime Commander-in-Chief.

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voter — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:44:27 GMT

I believe it is a sad day in politics when a presidential candidate has to describe his patriotism because of his name and culture. In addition, I find it disgraceful that the McCain camp will critize clark for making a legitimate comment that serving in the military does not qualify you to be president. This is the same party that swiftboated and questioned Kerry's military record. Patritism is not about serving your country in the military, but committing your life to serve the people in this country as a teacher, poilice officer, doctor, lawyer etc. It also included letting the administration know when they are wrong. Being a true patriot is to stand up to injustice and wrongdoing. Bravo Obama for your speech. Bravo

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A Charles, LA, CA — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:45:03 GMT

Honestly, he should just keep giving major speeches addressing his percieved weaknesses every 6 weeks. 1 minute later McCain is show looking so unpresidential by comparison, it's worth 5 attack ads.

On a superficial note,I do wish some one would tell him to kill that tie. It clashes with the flag & is an awful color on tv.

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Chris, Manhattan, KS — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:45:20 GMT

Another excellent statement by Barack Obama.

It is sad that in this age of information lying a few keystrokes away, Obama still has to defend his Patriotism against internet rumors. People need to learn to do their own research and not just believe what propaganda is handed to them.

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Ira, Freehold, NJ — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:47:11 GMT

What has this country come to when a candidate for President of the United States needs to prove that he is patriotic enough to hold the post. Unbelievable!

As long as we allow the fear mongering and smear campains to continue we will never grow as a nation. Issues, not race, creed or ethnicity should be the measure of qualifications. The media feeds this stupidity with questions about lapel pins and religion. A surrogates remarks about QUALIFICATIONS generates outrage. Commander in Chief credentials is a legitimate matter for discussion.

Speaking of fear mongering....where is the media's coverage of Liebermans fear mongering remarks on Face the Nation. He said we need McCain as predident because there will be a terrorist attack in the first months on the new presidency. I'm guessing since it was flattering to McCain it was not newsworthy. Comments follow:

LIEBERMAN: We need a president who's ready to be Commander-in-Chief on day one. Senator McCain is - incidentally, Senator Clinton said that over and over again and she was right. She was ready to be president on day one. Why? Because our enemies will test the new president early. Remember that the truck bombing at the World Trade Center happened in the first year of the Clinton administration. 9/11 happened in the first year of the Bush administration. John McCain is ready to take the reins on January 20, 2009. He doesn't need any training.

Fair and Balanced please.

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Rick,Ky — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:47:45 GMT

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”

GWB & his band of idiot's Deserve No Patriotism from me or My family, Period.Using our Military for thier war on Oil will come back to haunt the GOP for decades.

Now we learn(not from 1st read tho)that GWB is trying his best to plan an October surprise by finding Osama.I for one find this Comical, because they've had 8 year's. now all of a sudden, he's back to being Public enemy #1. The GOP's grand plan of staying in Power has fallen into the CrapHole.

Barack has already said where American Troop's are headed & Pakistan better be ready on Day 1(to quote Hillary) to flush Osama out.We're coming Pakistan, get ready to Rock & Roll. Our Troop's know where the Real Fight Is & they're beyond Ready to Engage the Real Enemy of 911.

Delusional Thinking By Common Sense American's Is Over !!

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Benny, SFBayArea, California — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:48:08 GMT

I express my full gratitude for the service of men and women in uniform like my father who was wounded in WWII and a brother who flew in the Air Force during the 1st Gulf war but neither of them get automatically qualified to be president as a result of said service.

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Nj — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:48:52 GMT

When Obama speaks
Everyone listens......

When McShame speaks..
:crickets:

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camie — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:49:27 GMT

it was a brilliant speech

http://sensico.wordpress.com/2008/06/29/score-1-for-google/

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ya know — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:50:22 GMT

I see an upper-cut coming from Obama at the next mention of his patriotism from the McWillieWonka campaign.

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Todd, NC — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:50:27 GMT

This is a sensible and reasonable young man.. I wonder how long the McCain camp will belabor their point about his service.. Obama CLEARLY rejects the comments by Wes Clark.. So I am sure people will criticize him for that but I think it is shows a lot of merit to NOT run with something us outsiders think would be tremendously interesting...I guess this is why those that don't support Obama refer to him as the Messiah because of times like these.. just because someone takes the high road here and there it is so over analyzed.

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donna — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:50:31 GMT

Senator Barack Obama is all that, and a bag of chips.

Just by being decent, he shames the neocon repubs. (That term is meant for the Rove, and Limbaugh types, not all Republicans).

In my opinion, the neocon witch-hunters are patently unAmerican. They helped stick us into this sink whole of failure our beloved country finds itsself in from the last 7.5 years.

Their treasonous actions may not be punishable in this life. However, there will be justice in the next.

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Steve NewYork — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:50:38 GMT

It is sad that this man has to stand up and say that he is American !

Think about it ! It is 2008 !

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charmaine, st. clair shores, michigan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:51:43 GMT

i agree with general wesley clarks' statement as regards john mccain's military service/being a pow not as a qualification for being president....i've felt this way for many, many months....i respect his service to our country, but i don't think he's qualified to be our president....general clark affirmed his feelings for mccain's service...end of that story.....i'm tired of the free ride the press is giving to john mccain....let's be in depth and bi-partisan on reporting....charmaine, st. clair shores, michigan

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Proud to support Obama — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:51:48 GMT

Yes, he did and a fine speech it was! I agree with everything he had to say, and so did those in attendance. Their applause was tremendous. Senator Obama just gets better and better!

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Proud to support Obama — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:51:57 GMT

Yes, he did and a fine speech it was! I agree with everything he had to say, and so did those in attendance. Their applause was tremendous. Senator Obama just gets better and better!

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Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:52:00 GMT

I would be interested to know if Mr. Obama took any questions from the reporters. Obama is able to deliver with passion and conviction the words written by his speech writer but all too often he stumbles when with out his speeches. I know I am not the first to notice this but I point it out because of previous reports that Obama and his team are keeping the press at bay and staging events very carefully. This seems to me to one perfect example however the spin here at MSNBC seems to paint this as a positive for Obama when in fact Todd himself has talked about Obama not giving enough time to the press and that choreographed, scripted events.

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donna — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:53:39 GMT

Another glorious speech. Mock him if you like. Only a fool does not recognize that G-D is with Senator Obama.

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Jason, Rochester Hills,MI — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:54:08 GMT

All is fair in love and war!

And this "ain't" no love-fest baby!

McCain is pushing the matter. Obama had better SHOVE back and do it hard so the calcium deficient republican gets the idea EARLY!

This is pablum compared to what is in the tube...trust me on this one. The repubs are SCARED to death of OBAMA. They will lie, cheat, steal and pillage to defeat him. He had better come with his A-Game ready.

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Eileen Hamilton, Portland, Maine — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:54:36 GMT

I heard General Clark's remarks, I did not think they demeaned John McCain's service in any way. Merely stating that his Military service alone does not neccessarily qualify him to lead this country.
I agree there needs to be a whole set of criteria used to size up a candidate, not just military service.
One of the qualities I look for is how a candidate handles criticism. Does he rise above it and use it as an opportunity to educate the country. Or does he sulk and have his campaign turn it into a huge political squabble. Because one shows that one is an adult and a true leader. The other looks more like a spoiled child who doesn't really have the temperament to be the leader of the free world.

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vl, fl — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:55:26 GMT

WE WILL NOT LET THE RIGHT WING CONSERVATIVES DEFINE WHO'S PATRIOTIC EVER..............................

LOVING ONE'S COUNTRY AND HELPING THOSE IN NEED EACH AND EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE AND TAKING EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO USE YOUR GOD GIVEN TALENTS TO HELP A FELLOW AMERICAN OR ANYONE ELSE IS HEROIC AND PATRIOTIC

THE RIGHT WING DOES NOT GET TO DEFINE FLAG PINS, WHICH NONE OF THEM WEAR ON TV YET THE MEDIA WON'T ADDRESS IT, EVEN THOUGHT A PIN DOES NOT DEFINE WHAT'S IN YOUR HEART

IT DOESN'T MEAN RIPPING APART ANYONE CHARACTER THAT'S A THREAT TO YOU AND YOUR GOALS

IT DOESN'T MEAN LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AS WE HAVE BEEN LIED TO FOR THE PAST 7 YEARS

IT DOESN'T MEAN USING THE POOR AND THE MIDDLE CALSS TO ENSURE THAT THE RICH ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO HAVE A GOOD LIFE WHILE THE REST OF HARD WORKING AMERICANS LOOSE JOBS...HOMES....CAN'T BUTY GAS... HEALTH CARE....FOOD

IT DOESN'T MEAN AS THE REPUBLICANS HAVE CONSISTENTLY SINCE BEING IN OFFICE AT EVERY TURN ALWAYS MAKING BIG BUSINESS RICHER WHILE THE MIDDLE CLASS AND OTHERS SUFFER............THUR TODAYS.......RECESSION

IT DOES MEAN TREATING OTHERS AS YOU WANT TO BE TREATED AND BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR, HELPING THOSE IN NEED AND JUST APPLYING GOD'S WORD.

IT MEANS C.H.A.N.G.E

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J. Richter — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:55:28 GMT

The McCains did not paying his taxes in the State of California on of their 7 houses.
http://www.newsweek.com/id/143775

First Read, Chuck, Murray, MSNBC, when will you report this?

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Rick, NC — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:55:50 GMT

Its all mccain and the idiotic right have left...to prattle on about the patriotism none of them has...they don't pay for wars and they don't serve in them...just start and profit from them

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Ron Indiana — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:56:12 GMT

One of the facinating approaches in this election is Obama's approach to attack. Essentially it is..I will not attack your (wife) (patriotism) (age) (experience). Don't you attack my (wife) Patriotism) (age) experience). The GOP is notorious for swift boating, personal attacks. But this is not Obama's style. He would rather stay positive and he is smart enough to know that personal attacks will backfire. They will surely backfire this year. That leaves only the issues of war, energy, housing, economy. Barack is on the right side of the issues on these topics.

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Joe — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:59:45 GMT

I don't know, why this is even a issue

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Dave, Evergreen CO — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:59:54 GMT

Why is this race even close?

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Cindi in Louisiana — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:59:57 GMT

All this flap about a flag pin is ridiculous. Just because a person wears a wedding ring doesn't mean that he or she is a good spouse. we should put stock into people's actions as opposed to putting so much emphasis on symbols.

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Rand Los Angeles, CA — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:17 GMT

Obama - So where are the 'new politics'? LOL. Obama in Independance, MO. Obama surogate Wes Clark lecturing us on patriotism. He has to give a speeach today to define patriotism. Note to BO: Just wear a flag pin and that will do the job.

America will not fall for this guy.

McCain in a landslide.

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Morgan — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:00:41 GMT

Great speech... although I must say I don't agree with all this nonsense regarding General Clark's comments. He did not question McCain's patriotism, he simply stated that his particular experience as a POW or getting shot down in a fighter plane doesn't necessarily qualify him to be the commander in chief. Also, the man's a GENERAL and I think he's qualified to make those types of comments. There is nothing wrong with that statement.

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Charlie, Tallahassee, Fla — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:01:45 GMT

Barack Obama is being and will continue to be attacked relentlessly by the right. Despite this, polls show him up by 5 or 10 points. The people giving him the edge in these polls already know he has a funny name, and probably know he is a person of color. He has the money to define himself for what he is: A decent, patriotic American who represents fundamental change, and a Christian to boot. McCain is stuck with the "stay the course" label and association with Bush and $5 gas. Unless something completely new comes up, the smears by the right cannot overcome the basic fundamentals of this election year. Obama will win.

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derrick — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:02:03 GMT

QUESTION FOR YOU EGG HEASD:

Are the soldiers that went to Iraq to put their lives on the line for American freedom patriots?

If yes, are the few among them that killed and raped iraq women patriots?

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Lewis Cohen — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:03:15 GMT

Yet again, Obama plugs into the essence of who were are as a people and a country. He reminds us of what it means to be an American, where we came from, what we have overcome, how we can pull together when we have to and what true leadership is capable.

His message of tolerance, patience, responsible debate, repsect for the other guy no matter how much you may disagree should energize all of us to get involved in solving the huge problems on our national agenda. That is true American patriotism.

As a country, we have been digging a hole for the past 7 1/2 years. Look around at the barriers, the airport security lines, the guards around public buildings, the absence of traffic near the White House and Congress. They are powerful evidence that we are rattled, cowering at the prospect of another attack. To me that is the least patriotic thing we could have done in repsonse to terrorist and their assualt on all we hold dear. The strength of America lies in our ideas not in jersey barriers and metal detectors. Those barriers are only a measure of the hole we have been digging for the past 7 1/2 years. The first step in getting out that hole is to stop digging.

That is the essence of Obama's message on patriotism.

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DG — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:03:30 GMT

That is true patriotism, when individuals can agree to disagree.

Obama you are a patriot and we love you! I also respect John mcKain service to this country. But not because one did not serve means they are unpatrotic.

OBAMA 08!