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Ira, Freehold, NJ — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:22:46 GMT

World….meet Barack Obama.

“People of the world, now do your duty. Look at Berlin”

“There is no challenge too great for a world that stands as one.”

“The old divisions, the old walls cannot stand. The old religious divisions cannot stand”

"This is the moment when we must defeat terror and dry up the well of extremism

“Let us remake the world again”

This was a speech meant for the world. It’s a whole different dynamic. The size and the enthusiasm of the crowd, not just in Germany, but around the world. Call it charisma. Call it intellectual curiosity. Call it what is, a vision of global politics that re-engages our now antagonized allies and looks forward to engaging those nations we have differences with. The Europeans see this huge pivot in American policy. American’s, at least according to the most recent polls, still need to be convinced. According to the foreign press, European leaders are eagerly awaiting an Obama presidency. There is no enthusiasm gap.

In Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel and now Europe, he has demonstrated a Presidential presence that we have not seen in 8 years. The visuals have been incredible. His reception by foreign leaders and their enthusiastic rhetoric for his positions is unceasing. IF he hasn’t closed the gap on both his commander-in-chief and foreign policy credentials he never will. Just compare the multiple gaffes McCain has made in both areas, just this week, and the choice becomes relatively easy.

If anyone questions his patriotism, listen to this speech and his description of his love for this country, his affirmation of American values. His biography. His unprecedented journey.

Yep, this is our moment, this is our time. This is our chance to change the direction of global diplomacy and define the direction the US should be headed in for the 21st century.

Obama ’08.

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DLH, Houston, TX — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:23:34 GMT

Johnny McSame would take a victory lap, but he's afraid he'd forget where he was and get lost half-way through.

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Kathy in Michigan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:23:41 GMT

The only way John MCShame can get a crowd of 200,000 people anywhere is for him to scotch tape $100 bills to his bottom.

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Brian M DE. — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:23:50 GMT

Wow I guess that feels a lot better than one reporter/photographer to meet McBush at an airport. A lot more fun than riding a golf caught with Ole #41 who actually looks younger than McBush. No the Change I Believe In is that America can gain back it's good standing in the Worlds View of us When 200,000 people come out to see one of our POTUS candidates. Sorry John dont hate the player hate the game.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:06 GMT

Chuck Todd
Here's what I underestimated, how low the bar some in the media set for Obama for this trip and how much the people at the places he was visiting (including Patraeus and the folks in Israel etc.) wanted to impress Obama. It turned into a mutual lovefest for all involved and made it nearly impossible for Obama to fail on this trip.
I am not thrilled with Chuck’s comment regarding expectations for Obama and his trip abroad. It is very demeaning/diminishing. “we set the bar so low that, of course, he made it look easy.” While domestically, McCain has had essentially a ‘gaffe a day’ with MINIMAL scrutiny. The absurdity is too much. People are sick of racism; but it seems from my vantage that Obama has to be ‘near perfect’ just to be acceptable and the old white guy just needs to maintain a pulse.

This was one of the most moving things I've ever witnessed. Can anyone imagine 200,000 Americans showing up to hear Gordon or Merkel?

I think the world has hope, too. I hope it's contagious. And if liberalism is a disease, I don't want to be cured. Personally, I think it's the vaccine for the pox the Repubs have placed on our house.

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GG, FL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:17 GMT

My family and Friends watched the Entire speech and we have never been more proud. Finally we have a Presidential Nominee who cares about our position in the World, Stopping, War, Feeding the Hungry and working together in the world as one, United.

Thank you Senator Obama. Those 200,000+folk did not show up for Rhetoric, they showed up to see if the American Candidate would tell them that they matter and that the US will work together with the world and stop operating in a vaccum and going it alone when others disagree, DIPLOMACY>

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Chuk, NY — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:24:56 GMT

I wonder how many people will crowd the Washington Mall to witness his Inuguration Address?

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Colleen, Ithaca NY — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:26:14 GMT

Another great speech by Obama. It was thrilling to see the "free world" embracing its future leader so whole-heartedly. Europe wants to see America restored to its former greatness.

Hilarious reaction from McCain camp. It seems that all they do lately is react to everything Obama does. Maybe McCain should try doing something of his own, rather than constantly trying to quell exitement about Obama. Sorry McCain - you're not going to rain on his parade!

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Linda, Boston, MA — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:26:28 GMT

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PAMama4Obama — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:27:31 GMT

FINALLY! (Why did it take so long to post this?)

I am SO proud of him! =D

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Suz in KS — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:27:35 GMT

Awesome speech! 200,000 people. wow...they want a better world and change as much as the American people. Thank-you MSNBC for providing the full web-cast. To quote Chris Matthews, I felt a chill furrowing up my leg. (I'm not kidding...as a patriotic American its impossible to listen to that and NOT get chills).

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MI Chick — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:19 GMT

Wow, cool...

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"That would explain him asking Congress to authorize his use of force in Iraq, when he didn't have to ask.
Liberals. Blinded by the light of something shiny like Obama.
Taylor Dukaine (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:00 AM)"

Taylor - sorry, I must've missed a poli-sci class somewhere...or maybe I've been out of high school too long...

Last I knew, yes the President DOES have to ask Congress if he wants to use our armed forces to invade other countries.

Also - that shine you are seeing is off of McCheese's bald head.

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Lee, Kansas City — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:20 GMT

Barack Obama Makes me proud to be an American!

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Capt. Smash — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:20 GMT

Everyone is trying to say Obama is loosing ground all you have to do is go to real clear politics listed below and look at the electoral count thus far based on state by state polling data.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/maps/obama_vs_mccain/?map=10

Obama has only begun to campaign the real surge in this campaign has yet to start.

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judy grace — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:23 GMT

He made me proud to be an American again!!!

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Ricky Motts, Scarsdale, AL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:28:59 GMT

200,000! This is wonderful! How many do you think will be voting for Obama in November?

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Senator Obama did us proud! Thank You! — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:01 GMT

Yes, he did and it was Awesome! I loved it! No amount of criticism from mccain can take that away!

Senator Obama did an outstanding job. He makes me proud to be an American. Then I hear the mccain camp and I want to move overseas.

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:30 GMT

"Barack Obama offered eloquent praise for this country, but the contrast is clear..."

that's right, One is eloquent and the other, not so much.

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Nashville_fan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:36 GMT

Better late than never First Read, although the post is not very informative and offers little analysis.

Why is the McCain campaign so bitter?

Why must they make a snarky comment about EVERYTHING Senator Obama does?

Sometimes SILENCE really is GOLDEN!

I fear for the mental health of the Americans supporting such a whiny, forgetful guy for President. Seems like alot of Americans are still suffering from Post Tramatic Stress Disorder after 7 1/2 years of the Bush Administration.

Here's hoping they can snap out of it before its too late.

P.S. BRAVO Senator Obama - you made America proud!

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Artie Blanks, Monroe, IL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:42 GMT

It's amazing how many Germans show up when free beer is served.

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Senator Obama did us proud! Thank You! — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:29:42 GMT

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Clara Kansas City, MO — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:04 GMT

I wonder how many people will crowd the Washington Mall to witness his Inuguration Address?
Chuk, NY (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:24 PM)

I am planning on being there,...

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Ira, Freehold, NJ — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:06 GMT

"Barack Obama offered eloquent praise for this country, but the contrast is clear. John McCain has dedicated his life to serving, improving and protecting America
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John McCain wanted to invade Iraq in 1998, 5 years befor the actual invasion. John McCain voted for a war that was based on lies, deception and fear-mongering. The war in Iraq has not made us any safer than we were pre 9/11. We should have been fighting the people that killed 3000 Americans. We should have never allowed the Taliban to regroup. We now have to re-fight a war we had won, a task that would have been unecessary if judgement was exercised by Mr. McCain.

If this protecting America, I give up.

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Kay P Tempe AZ — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:30:36 GMT

This is a tuffy = Obama calls America and Europe to create a better world with our best intentions and McCain calls us to ... what? quit whinning?

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Walt, Ohio — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31:33 GMT

Meanwhile, in other breaking news, John McLame was greeted by an enthusiastic throng of 5-7 people at Schmidt's German Restaurant in German Village, Ohio:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/24/mccain-plays-catch-up-att_n_114761.html
There are reports he dined on the "Hoffbrau Schnitzel".
Wow. Can't make this stuff up.
Pathetic.

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HillDem4McCain — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31:43 GMT

I wonder how many people will crowd the Washington Mall to witness his Inuguration Address

None, he won't be there !

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Matthew — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:31:49 GMT

Well . . . I McCain talking about his military service . . . again as 'qualification' for POTUS??

Is this the same thing that they scolded Gen. Clark for saying??

It is clear that he's doing that.

McCain Prostituting his Military service . . . again!!!

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Booter McGee, Quinn CA — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:32:06 GMT

So what. Adolph drew about the same. The Germans have a history of loving to listen to nonsensical politicians.

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Colleen, Ithaca NY — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:32:44 GMT

Linda in Boston,

Just curious as to why you supported Hillary? Are you voting on issues? Because if you are, then Obama is certainly closer to Hillary than McCain. What is it that actually moves you as a voter. I mean to disrespect, I just really wnat to know.

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Midwest Mom, Illiana — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:32:59 GMT

What Obama established in Berlin was that the U.S. has a 'hope' of renewed faith and trust in the world community of nations -- provided there is the right leadership at the helm. He hit the 'fast-forward' button for the U.S. voter who wondered whether we could make up our lost status in the world. He could not have done that with a speech in Wichita, Grand Forks, Galveston, or Dayton.

MSNBC's Chuck Todd said, in his post-speech statement (I'm paraphrasing) "There is nothing in this speech John McCain couldn't have said." I disagree.

Obama's reception has everything to do with the messenger as much as the message, however cautiously phrased. Obama's personal history shows he is a Citizen of the World in a way no other previous candidate can claim. He repeated throughout the speech, "This is the moment..." He may as well have been saying "This is my moment."

http://ilfamilypolitics.blogspot.com

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ya know — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:33:17 GMT

CBS has some explaining to do and so does Katie Couric. This is not unbiased reporting... it's a downright coverup!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/another-john-mccain-gaffe_b_114797.html

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Jamie, Elmwood Park, IL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:33:18 GMT

"John McCain has dedicated his life to serving, improving and protecting America. Barack Obama spent an afternoon talking about it." Right, like McCain voting againt the Webb bill benefiting our servicemen and women; voting against all pro-women bills (equal pay/equal work; healthcare, etc.); against Martin Luther King holiday. John McCain votes to improve the rich and to protect his "friends" (like Gramm) who have enriched themselves while destroying our country.

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Michelle Zee — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:33:19 GMT

I am very excited Obama did so well representing the United States of America. It has been a very long time since we (the Americans) have been so well received overseas.

I find it appalling given our status in this world for the last 8 years that we would have other countries around the world take such interest in a man that embodies the greatness of America and some of us (who call ourselves Americans) would talk bad about him.

Americans need to wake up and take advantage of this moment and stop ingesting hatorade. Obama, as an American first, gave the world a look at what we as a world together can accomplish, not just one party.

As far as these polls are concerned, people are riding this wave of employment in this field of polling people, but make no mistake about it; Obama is our next President, so get use to it, because this is our moment!

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Suzy Yates, Kentucky — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:33:32 GMT

I love Obama! He makes me want to pee my pants!

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Diane from Illinois — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:34:22 GMT

The GOP wouldn't know "diplomacy" if it hit them in the head. We have had 8 years of "my way or the highway" so it's going to take a moment for America to wake up and realize what Obama could mean to the Bush-weakened image of the USA throughout Europe. They absolutely hate Bush in Europe and Obama is like a breath of fresh air, not only for them, but for the USA as well. There is no comparison between him and McCain. McCain cannot even remember where he's been, who he's given speeches to, or what country borders another. How ANYONE can vote for him is beyond me. Haven't we had enough "stupid men" in the White House for the past 8 years? We sure don't need another one.

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Lee-- Dallas, TX — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:35:02 GMT

I’d for one like to thank Barack for what he’s doing overseas. I can’t remember the last time we had so many world leaders and citizens of other nations as anxious as they are now in hearing what one of our premier political figures has to say.

Not to mention when he speaks, he actually knows what he’s talking about and is able to construct constructive and articulate statements. I’ve grown accustomed over the past eight years of people domestically and abroad running from the presence and words of these ‘politicians’. Barack appears to be genuine in his ability to actually want to hear the concerns of these individuals.

It will be amazing or should I say less so, the criticism he will face for being liked by those other than left of center Americans or those disaffected by the last eight years. Who knew being liked around the world would be such a bad thing.

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Ned Grosey, MD — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:35:04 GMT

People that hate the US, love Obama! Why?

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Gary Schear, bozeman Montana — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:36:41 GMT

Clara Kansas City, MO (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:24 PM)

Excellent post.

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ABOUT TIME in Vegas.NV — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:36:47 GMT

McAuf Wiedersehen
Now can we finally have a real world leader who understands the complete stage! Go Obama 08!!
Shame on you McLoser!

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christian — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:37:03 GMT

Linda, Boston,

how about you go try to rain on someone else's parade. we're all sunshine here.

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Gregory Petters, Lancaster, PA — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:37:46 GMT

I wonder how many people will crowd the Washington Mall to witness his Inuguration Address?
Chuk, NY (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:24 PM)

Who? For Obama? None. They'll be there to see John sworn in. And they won't need the entire mall. Most people that vote for McCain work for a living. There not unemployed like most of Obama's supporters and probably will not attend.

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Angel2323, Baltimore, Maryland — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:38:44 GMT

Tucker Bounds said in an emailed statement. "Barack Obama offered eloquent praise for this country, but the contrast is clear. John McCain has dedicated his life to serving, improving and protecting America. Barack Obama spent an afternoon talking about it."

This statement should never have been made. It is meaningless to true Americans Tucker. McSain/McBush is finished! The world is looking through the new future hour glass.

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karen bourland leawood ks — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:38:46 GMT

I am so proud of him. Let's hope this gifted man can make a go of it in the general elections. How good it would be to have an intelligent leader concerned about our standing in the world. Go Obama!

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Viet Era Navy Vet for the BIG "O" — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:38:48 GMT

Linda in Boston -- you dont have to warm up to him, you just have to vote for the same democratic values that Hillary represents. We are all on the same page for God sake!

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Pete - Albany, NY — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:38:55 GMT

"I want the MSM to play fair. Why didn't Katie, Charlie and Brian go overseas when McCain went back in March? Can anyone answer that. "

Linda, Boston, MA (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:26 PM)

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The answer is simple...McCain didn't invite them.

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VL, FL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:39:18 GMT

Sen McCain has been overseas 17 TIMES count them 17 Times within the last few months. He was not concerned about the suffering of hard working Americans.

Sen. Obama made us his number 1 Priority so he only made 1 trip and keep working on the Issue we care most about the ECOMOMY>

Even with Sen. Obama making just 1 trip and one that Sen. McCain and the Republicans BULLIED him about because he hand not been overseas in the last 2 years and DARED him to go, now

the Republicans and McCain are accusing him of going when he should not have gone. Really after McCain has made 17 TRIPS 17 TRIPS it's just whining, whining

Perhaps if McCain and the Republicans found some substance to talk about rather than daily Bashing Sen. Obama they might begin to understand what working Americans/Taxpayers are going through

Because they the Republicans and Sen. McCain are proving over and over again that clearly are out of touch with the adverse conditions Americans are experiencing or they SIMPLY DON"T CARE>

You choose

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ya know — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:40:56 GMT

another site of interest that shows the electorial map...

http://www.electoral-vote.com/

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JDB — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:40:59 GMT

John McCains response was ridiculous. He's turned into a joke, plain and simple.

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Informed voter — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:41:11 GMT

Linda, Boston, MA - what a pathetic post? Don't you what Obama's policies are by now? What planet are you on?
Go support Mccain, Who tells a new lie each day. Tells you that the recent price drop in gas is because of Bush's action on Offshore drilling.

Tells you that surge means not just increase in troops, but all the events that contributed to improvements in Iraq.

I suggest you to go to Factcheck.org and do an objective assessment of all the statements made by each side.

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Alfredo, Chicago, IL — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:43:02 GMT

What a glorious moment for the U.S.! As has been said before, leaders like Mr. Obama are so rare; I had forgotten what it feels like to be patriotic. Thanks Mr. Obama for restoring what was lost for the last eight years!

Tucker Bounds and the rest of McAncient's team are going to cost their boss the election; they're so desparate! I would much rather take a risk on the future (Obama) rather than wear one of those "Old Fart McCaint" or "Old Fart's Wife" caps. The world is brand new again with new problems that require new and energetic blood.

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bill McCain — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:43:05 GMT

I want the MSM to play fair. Why didn't Katie, Charlie and Brian go overseas when McCain went back in March? Can anyone answer that.

yes, McCain restricted the media access during his trip. Classic, out of touch, bad campaigning move.

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Nicholas: Minnesota — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:43:21 GMT

[The McCain campaign responded by calling the speech premature.
and
The presumptive Democratic nominee returned to his common campaign themes of unity, hope, and the need to seize the moment.]
--The McCain campaign smacks of desperation. Does not the McCain campaign's counter argument highlight that Sen. McCain could never draw that crowd? I cannot understand why they fight everything, I simply don't believe America wants all that negativity (we want hope and a future) that is pouring from the McCain campaign. So, I ask, just who is the real 'Dr. No?'

--And this is where all the Obama-nut F-R bloggers get out an attack John McCain in manners beneath their supposed stature as human beings, adding little more to the conversation than call him a poody-head. Grow up! It's easy to view everything through a tinted lens of partisanship, but a whole other thing to push for better from our political leaders--and that means being tough on the people we love, Mr. Obama (who is not perfect and folds easily in the face of criticism). Sen. Obama talks about unity, hope, seizing the moment and raising the discourse in politics. As a F-R reader, it is more pleasing to read positive messages that build up a candidate than the negative to tear one down. I simply cannot understand why the people of this blog refuse to personally take hold of this/his message. I have got to believe that my generation will be better than that, that we will change things—oh forget it, I’m a realist.

John McCain is not talking unity, hope or other positive values. Barack Obama is talking in 'soaring rhetoric', so why can't we--yes we can? (and give credit to McCain when he does something positive, and when is due).

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donna — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:44:05 GMT

Whether Senator Obama wins or not, these are words the world will be better for havng heard.

The passage about walls touched me most particularly.

Stone, cement, or brick walls are not the impediments that hold us back from a higher plane of evolution, freedom, and peace in our time, but the walls around our hearts, and minds.

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Richard, Washington State — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:44:27 GMT

Chuk, NY: You mean this WASN'T his inauguration speech?

Damn, could have sworn . . .

Oh well, he can use this one again in January.

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Terry, Great Plains — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:45:00 GMT

All McCain does is talk and "gaffe". His energy plans are a political pander with no substance behind it. His advisors have called us "whinners" or lazy. McCain wants to maintain the Bush status quo which means it makes the 1930's Hooover adminstration down right competent in comparison.

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donna — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:45:44 GMT

200,000!

Bj,CA,

What do you think? How'd we do?

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Jack, Canton, Oh — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:46:49 GMT

Hi FR:

I was wondering who wrote Obama's speech? We know he can read so what's the big deal?

I would rather him be here in the US letting Americans know what the heck he plans to do for us!!!

I know his heart was crushed that he didn't have the same backdrop for his photo op as Kennedy and Regan did but enough is enough.

I want the MSM to play fair. Why didn't Katie, Charlie and Brian go overseas when McCain went back in March? Can anyone answer that.

I am not voting for the next American Idol but for POTUS. Right now McCain is the one acting more Presidental seeing that he is here talking about the problems that Americans have...not making a spectical out of himself with 200,000 Germans cheering him like he was a king or something.

I was a Hillary supporter and still am. I have tried to warm up to Obama but he hasn't given me any and I mean any reason to....
Linda, Boston, MA

Linda,

Sen. Obama is doing all he can to travel this country and show the American people who he really is. We should be proud that a potential leader of this nation will be accepted by our ALLIES in Europe and elsewhere.

I am sure Hillary is glad that you are supporting McCain. They really stand for the same goals health care, extending the war, or maybe a faulty memory. You are truly doing the Sen from New York a true disservice

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Richard, Washington State — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:46:49 GMT

America and Europe dominating the world. Isn't that a step backward? I thought we were supposed to be meek, unthreatening and deferential to the world. It's bad for us to be strong and powerful. It's bad to have so many people of white European heritage running the world.

This speech must have been very threatening to Hugo Chavez.

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Alan, NJ — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:47:48 GMT

Linda in Boston. I agree. I cannot vote for this empty suit. In the latest Fox poll Bo leads by 1 point. If you add HRC and Mitt Romney as VP the lead goes up to 9 points. Even if he picked HRC, and I don't think he will because it would detract from "the one", I still couldn't bring myself to vote for him.

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Ira, Freehold, NJ — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:48:01 GMT

I was a Hillary supporter and still am. I have tried to warm up to Obama but he hasn't given me any and I mean any reason to....
Linda, Boston, MA (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:26 PM)

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McCain isa cting more Presidential!

How, by accusing Obama of treason for wanting to pull our troops out of Iran?

How, by claiming that Obama would have allowed genocide in Iraq if we withdrew our troops.

How, by constantly flip-flopping, revising history or making so many gaffes it is incredible no one has called him on them.

Perhaps, the best reason to vote McCain is you would like to see Roe v. Wade overturned by his appointing conservative Supreme Court judges. The man's recond on women's rights has earned hom a NARAL rating of zero.

Way to go!

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Anne/Ohio — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:48:12 GMT

John McCain wanted to invade Iraq in 1998, 5 years befor the actual invasion. John McCain voted for a war that was based on lies, deception and fear-mongering. The war in Iraq has not made us any safer than we were pre 9/11. We should have been fighting the people that killed 3000 Americans. We should have never allowed the Taliban to regroup. We now have to re-fight a war we had won, a task that would have been unecessary if judgement was exercised by Mr. McCain.

If this protecting America, I give up.

Ira, Freehold, NJ (Sent Thursday, July 24, 2008 4:30 PM)
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Ira,

I just love reading your post! They are always full of wisdom and insite. Thank from another fellow American.

Obama 08

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GA GUY — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:48:47 GMT

So McCain's message is to effectively declare that anyone who disagrees with his positions is basically 'treasonous', 'naive', 'inexperienced', 'elitist', etc. etc...

The patient position of this very interested observer is that McCain continues to prove himself inadequate to the task of Administering our Nation. His inability to elevate his campaign to something more than name calling and derision calls into question his dedication and ability. McCain now has some very simple tasks;

FULLY DEFINE his goals; i.e. "winning in Iraq", " serving, improving and protecting" our Nation, and "Bringing down the costs of Energy".

FULLY OUTLINE his SOLUTIONS; (in other words) put his proposals into more than platitudes and nebulous phrases; and provide the American Voter with something we can favorably compare to Obama's published proposals!! ((You know; like that dastardly NYT publication suggested!!))

We are no asking our candidates to tear each other down; we are asking them to learn to work together to improve the lot of the Average American!

WHERE IS THE POSITIVE CAMPAIGN WE WERE PROMISED??!!

OUR PATIENCE IS WEARING VERY THIN!!

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Walt, Ohio — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:49:12 GMT

In the Katie Couric interview, McLame called Iraq the first major war after 9-11; totally forgetting about Afghanistan:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur/another-john-mccain-gaffe_b_114797.html
MSM, First Read, WHERE ARE YOU???
Expose this double talk train wreck for the good of the country.

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FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:49:50 GMT

I'm voting for Obama but I resent being railroaded into voting for him this way. The US will be the not only hated, but the laughingstock of the world if we dare to elect anyone else at this point.

Can anyone on this blog spell INAPPROPRIATE?

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Kelly (from Pittsburgh) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:52:15 GMT

Linda in Boston - Obama has been touringthe country every day (except the past week) for over a year, telling America about his plans for our country. If you are a Hillary supporter, you alreasy know most of them, because it is approximately the same as her plans. He emphasizes cutting out the special interest influence, which is the particular change he is wants to push. He believes corporate lobbyists and special interest groups are responisble for making progress in Congress so difficult to deliver. He believes we need to be more diplomatic and get the coalition building back on track. You see, thw world oppinion of America and our next president is very important and that is why this trip is good for America. Not only will it help educate voters that Obama can be a great and diplomatic leader, but it lets the world know we are serious about changing paths from the deplorable Bush years.

Please warm up to Obama. He represents you and will serve you well. I know it is hard to forget the disappointment of not haveing your candidate win, but I know it is possible. There was a time when despite my support for Obama, I found the idea of Hillary as VP unacceptable. But I have since gotten over it and can seperate how I felt about her campaign tactics from the loyal Democrat that I know she is.

Obama delivers speech before 200,000

HS from Seattle — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:53:19 GMT

Wow!! The contrast is striking, Obama's in Germany speaking to the world and McCain's in a German restaurant eating sausage...in Ohio!! Come on MSM, do your job and report the REAL news, this election isn't even close. Obama by a LANDSLIDE!!

Obama delivers speech before 200,000

Patrick, Indianapolis — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:53:42 GMT

Linda in Boston,

How stupid are you? SENILE OLD MCFLIPFLOP addressing issues important to Americans? Are you serious. SENILE OLD MCFLIPFLOP is so old his brain is half mush. All he ever does is talk about why he doesn't like Obama. He has NO solutions for America except more war, bigger budget deficits, and a moronic energy policy that will do nothing he claims. Now I see why you supported Clinton. Too stupid to know any better.

Obama delivers speech before 200,000

matt — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:56:12 GMT

It's the most memorable moment of the campaign so far. Obama nailed it, with a little help from his 200k friends.

Silly for the media to portray Obama as "out of touch" for being in Europe while McCain is in the dairy aisle. Obama doesn't have an economic problem. Besides, how about McCain's trip to Canada and Colombia, etc.?

http://www.political-buzz.com/

Obama delivers speech before 200,000

G'Moma , Tampa Fl — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:59:03 GMT

Now is the time for all of us to to make Nov. 4th a landside for Sen. Obama! He made America proud today. Think about the leverage this could give our political leaders as they negociate with other world leaders. These other world leaders are politicians who want to answer the needs of their citizens- their citizens are on the Obama-Train!!!!

Obama delivers speech before 200,000

G'Moma , Tampa Fl — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:59:59 GMT