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Aidyn, NY, NY — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:04:22 GMT

Clinton never said she was not going to talk to them, she said she needs to make sure everything is carefully planned. The obama campaign failed on this matter, they are now trying to say that what Clinton said was a mistake but it was not, Obama was the one who made the mistake and sounded inexperience.

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Dave, Tn — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:07:00 GMT

Obama better be careful. When "some people" point out what democrats have said in the past, or how they voted it's considered "a smear" or "an attack" by the MS90%LM

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Yiannis, Baltimore, MD — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:22:33 GMT

It's funny how all these people come here and are so adamantly in love with Clinton that they repeat their slogans. I bet these and other blogs are infested with campaign-driven people.

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Joe, DC — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:27:55 GMT

There are no do-overs in Presidential debates. Sorry, Barack. The post-debate "what I really meant to say was" just doesn't cut it. We want to know what you think, not what your handlers say you think. So far, no retaliation for an atomic attack on American cities and promises to talk to Ahmadinajad, Il, Chavez and Castro in person, no conditions. Oh yes. And sex ed for kindergartners. Yet, the media fawns on.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:32:07 GMT

Albright is correct. Hillary's response showed an understanding of the complexities involved in foreign relations. I think sometimes in his eagerness to be seen as receptive, Obama misses some of these nuances. That's a sign of inexperience. I don't think we should make blanket statements that we will or will not meet with certain leaders. The world stage is very fluid, and there are a number of things that go into these sorts of decisions.

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Patrick Peterson — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:35:00 GMT

One of the main reasons I would question if I could vote for Obama is the on the job training he would need. Just like Bush he would have to listen to his advisors,, and if did not choose wisely we could have another fiasco

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Dee of VA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:40:14 GMT

Thanks, Dave!

I'm a Democrat but it pisses me off when we use the same ploys that we have conviceted Bush for. Both Madeleine Albright, Henry Kissinger and Colin Powell have called for talks with Iran and Syria. Moreover, the Iraq Study Group concluded talks are imperative, which Biden embraces. Hillary Clinton criticized Bush for not talking to these countries recently during a visit in Iowa, but Democrats and the MSM, particularly MSNBC, all but ignore these inconsistencies.

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Kristian O — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:43:57 GMT

What does experience have to do with the willingness to do something. Either you want to do it or you don't. If Hilary is worrying about "propaganda", the essence of American politics as we know it, while answering a question during a debate then she's truly scripted and fraudulent in her pursuit for the Oval Office. Propaganda? No campaign has as many political hacks as Hilary's . NONE. So is she telling me that Speaker Nancy Pelosi was wrong for meeting with Syria's leaders earlier this year? If not she clearly articulated that position in her answer to the question at hand. What a sham.

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Dee of VA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:45:11 GMT

This is what she said in late June at the Center for a New American Security. A new foreign policy organization that Madeleine Albright co-founded.

"The Bush Administration has given Iran six years of the silent treatment."

"In this vacuum, Tehran continues its progress toward developing nuclear weapons and increasing its influence in the region...After initial talks with Iran and Syria on Iraq, the administration says it isn't sure that we need any more discussions with either of them. I think we should keep talking."

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Toby D — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:58:20 GMT

Obama's response to this question just reaffirms his inexperience and naive attitude, not to mention an answer based on rhetoric and not solid understanding. Hilary Clinton really proved to me last night that she is incredibly knowledgeable and the most competent... it was hard not to be impressed. It seemed many of the other candidates were simply pandering to the crowd. Overall, however, the democrats did well.

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jjg, ms — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:03:19 GMT

Dee and Dave - Clinton did not say that she would not hold talks. She made the appropriate point, that there are several steps that come before the high-level talks with the US president. This is completely on-target, and it is consistent with all previous modern presidents (except this one). The problem with Bush is that he has said for several years that he will not speak with these other countries (neither he, nor lower-level folks), since it would be like "rewarding" their bad behavior. This is idiotic. Please check facts.

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Robert- NYC — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:04:54 GMT

It's amazing how twisted people can be! You have Dee ranting on and on about what Hillary said; however, she clearly doesn't understand what she heard. Perhaps it could be that many people in politics hear what they choose to hear! Madeleine Albright said herself that Hillary gave the perfect answer- LOW LEVEL talks to set the groundwork and foundation. Obama showed his weakness and inexperience. You can dislike Hillary all you want, but Obama? He will never win- not now.

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Somers — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:06:36 GMT

Give me a break people. Hillary did NOT say she would not talk to these people. The question was would she in the 1st year of her Presidency. She said she would not talk to them without laying the groundwork first - high level delegations to start of with until she knew what their intentions were. She made a very smart comment in that she would not be used for propaganda. That's smart not inconsistent because she did not say she would NEVER talk to them. THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WAS ON THAT STAGE LAST NIGHT AND HER NAME IS HILLARY CLINTON.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:11:07 GMT

I would not be surprised at how many campaign people are in here LOL. Just have to figure out who is the wolf in sheep's clothing.

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Toby D — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:11:11 GMT

In response to Kristian O, experience equals understanding, and understanding foreign policy is key to effective diplomatic relations.

Any normal person would be willing to do something, whether they can do it effectively is the real question.

byt the way, the Nancy Pelosi action some months ago in Syria was long overdue, and I believe it was more of a symbolic move more than anything. There is no black and white in foreign policy (Bush - no talks, Obama - talk to top officials immediately)

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Dave, Tn — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:11:19 GMT

Oh correct me if I'm wrong (I heard it on the networks so consider the source) These talks we're in now with Iran are the first such in 27 years. So that must mean Madeleine Notsobright, or Clinton (the husband) never talked to them. Is that a vacuum I hear, or just some more sucking?

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Nathan — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:11:41 GMT

Excuse me, but our foreign relations have been anything but successful. Forget what you know or think you know about regulatory, diplomatic procedures.

There is a wall surrounding the nations of this world, and that wall needs to be torn down.

I stand by Baracks comments and I think his staff should, too.

With this next presidency, I want change and I want action. What I don't want, is to watch another President and another administration doing the usual and the norm.

Shake off your complacency, please. Do something for the betterment of mankind, instead of hiding behind your borders.

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James Vales — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:11:56 GMT

I think some of you missed the point, I'm not a Hillary or Barack fan just a democrat who wants the best person to win for the sake of our country. There is a difference between the President talking to a hostile world leader and our countries having a dialogue. Hillary was correct in stating that high level talks such as the one involving the US President should only be accomplished after a lot of ground work has been laid. It's not a change in position, only a more detailed explanation

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Nicholas, New York NY — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:13:10 GMT

This is ridiculous. Clinton people are trying to drive some distinction here that isn't. Obama favors meeting with them, Hillary favors meeting with them. Just because Obama didn't "say" he'd send advance people doesn't mean he DOESN'T believe that. Come on. Drop the inexperience crap. Remember, the MOST experienced President and Vice President, Bush and Cheney, did great thing for this country, you know. Please.

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Glenn, Ottawa — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:13:12 GMT

I think I can summarize the discussion so far: Both Clinton and Obama would make excellent presidents, but Clinton should be president first and Obama, say as her VP, afterwards.

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Dyinglikeflies, New York, NY — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:15:18 GMT

I don't love Hilary, but Obama's not ready for prime time. The second that answer left his lips I was reminded of Gerald Ford losing the election by saying in a debate that Eastern Europe was free, in 1976. Clinton's answer was correct- not just "politically" correct, but ACTUALLY correct. I believe Biden would have been savvy enough to give the same answer as Clinton. Obama may be the right person some day, but not yet.

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Lewis, Cincinnati, Ohio — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:15:59 GMT

First of all Hillary Clinton didn't have to answer the question first. Do you think her answer would have been the same had she had been first?? Also, Albright and Wolfson have both come out to "explain" what Hillary Clinton meant??? That's NEVER happened after any of the other debates or forums. Why does the Clinton campaign feel the need to explain what she said??

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Jim M. Coatesville, IN — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:19:05 GMT

Re: Obama camp trying to up one on Clinton...Politics are like life, there will always be disagreement and dissension (Hillary vs Barack, The Donald vs Rosie etc.) It is not that we disagree that matters, it is the way in which we do it. Slamming political opponents, co-workers, family or friends says more about the person than any possible beliefs or convictions. Advice to Barack: State your case, be civil about it and treat others the way you would want to be treated, then let the cards fall as they may.

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Lyn, Silver Spring, MD — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:24:20 GMT

Chuck the fact that you guys caved to the Clinton machine is really not new. MSNBC has been spinning all morning. Only a few brave souls have been willing to come on and call it the way it was. They probably have had their last time on the show. This is why you guys will soon be obsolete. People no longer trust you as honest brokers but no more than pawn of certain campaigns. MSNBC put A. Mitchell on today when she and her husband were at a $2300 per person fund raiser for Clinton. I repeat you carried the Clinton "water" about fund raising until "We the People" proved you wrong and we will again.

I don't have a problem with your having a preference just be honest and state it and don't try to appear as an "honest broker". Its a shame when the most honest coverage that I've seen was Fox's coverage giving it to Obama on Hannity and Colms of all places.

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Joseph Ohiobo — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:27:34 GMT

Obama should stop concentrating on Clinton. He should sell himself instead of attacking Senator Clinton the best of the candidates so far. Obama must remember that the Clintons know how to win and lead. All Demoncratic candidates' attacks should be directed at Bush and the Republicans. For me, a progressive person, Senator Clinton has the experience, the temprament and leadership credentials to provide America and the world with needed leadership at this critical junction.

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Bee — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:30:14 GMT

You guys could spin this all you want. The focus group by both Fox News and CNN showed us who America think won the debate. Overall, i think Obama deck Clinton and he appeared more believable than your scripted Clinton.

If democrats elect Clinton, count the election loss. This is a fact not fiction. This same press was glorifying Kerry couple of years ago on his experience, and what happened in the general election showed us that Press always set Democrat up for failure. America people should wake up.

If Clinton is so afraid of attack ads why should we vote someone without conviction. The issue of experience doesn't count on this issue. The experience Clinton keeps touting is political experience. We don't need another politician that is so much concern with legacy and image. We need someone that understand how the average Joe is suffering. No another Clinton, hell no.

Like i have said in some of my previous posting, Clinton's machine will do anything to distort the facts. My question to press is this, if clinton doesn't want to talk in his first year, how can he be taken seriously by these leaders. As a matter of fact, how wouuld she characterize Speaker Pelosi visit to Syria?

Not only is her answer inconsistent with her position but would cost Democrat the general election if she win the nomination.

As an independent i would rather vote for another Republican than Clinton.

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VAmonticello, Hampton, Virginia — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:33:16 GMT

Albright herself met with the North Korean dictator. Her criticism of Obama means nothing because she is a former Clinton employee. Obama was RIGHT, Clinton is WRONG, END OF DISCUSSION.

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Connie, Tn. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:41:58 GMT

Bee; You're right, Kerry had the experience so we went with the "other guy". Look where that has gotten us. Being President is a job and you need experience to lead in the right way.
GO HILLARY!

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Lucy, Buford, Georgia — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:48:17 GMT

I believe Hillary has shown once again that she is the ONE for the job. GO HILLARY!

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Crystal, Washington,D.C. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:49:29 GMT

Sounds to me like a lot of brainwashed individuals. Oh maybe you don't know but Barack Obama has more experience than CLINTON in the Senate. Oh, you must be counting the time she spent as "first lady", that qualifies her how?
I must admit in the beginning i didn't know who i would vote for, Clinton or Obama, but my mind is definitely made up. Obama is someone fresh, he doesn't conforms to the big spenders, please don't be disillusioned into trying to get a "woman" in office, rather yet, focus on getting the right "person" in office.

I agree with one of the other posters, Clinton's responses are a bit scripted she knows what to say to who, she changes her stories and views to fit her audience and no one really calls her on it. She changed her view on pulling troops out of Iraq (within a week's time) and MSNBC pointed it out but then it died down. We need something FRESH.

BE WISE!!! Bush is in office now b/c people were caught up on the experience thing, b/c like Hilary, he had someone in his corner (his father), that told him what to say b/c it sounded good!! Hillary is great but she is not able to think outside the box, she is not innovative and not bringing anything new to the table!!!

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efor elmo — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:49:41 GMT

Obama is showing his inexperience here. As much as we all want change there is a protocol for how we do things. Albright indicates that Senator Clinton understands this. When a leader breaks the accepted protocol, like Bush did, we end up in a mess like Iraq.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:50:53 GMT

Hillary need to spend some time in the kids circus before she is ready for the big top.

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Solomon Schechter — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:57:14 GMT

Senator Clinton gave the most intelligent and thought thru answer to the direct talk quetion with people who want to harm us. First diplomates are to clear the path for some type of mutual dialog. Direct talks with your enemies can come when some amicable agreements are met I think as a statesperson and a well educated individual with compasion for humane rights & liberty, qualifyes her to be presigent of the United States Of America.

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Kristian O — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:58:46 GMT

Again, what does experience have to do with the "ability" to talk. They didn't say invade. They said TALK. I'll take intellect over experience anyday. OK Hilary had the experience to "answer a question". Does that mean that automatically mean that she will lead at an optimum level? Please.

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Jenn, Portland, OR — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:02:12 GMT

You guys want experience? How about Ron Paul who is currently serving a 10th term in congress?

He voted against the war from the very beginning.

He voted against the Patriot Act.

He advocates a non-interventionist policy that promotes trade with other nations, not war.

He has never voted to raise taxes.

He has never taken a political junket.

He has decided not to participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.

And if all of that is not enough, he has been married to his wife for 50+ years. Now that's committment.

WE NEED MORE LIKE HIM.

I am a democrat voting for Ron Paul.

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Mike Santa Barbara — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:04:59 GMT

Let me assure all of you, the Military Industrial Complex will make sure they get to pick the next president......just like they have the past 11...

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Sean Wade, Raleigh, NC — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:10:02 GMT

The Republican candidates this election cycle are far too weak to beat either Hilary or Barack... probably even Edwards. I say the Democrats double up on the next couple presidencies. Hilary this time while she's still young enough with Barack as VP. 4-8 years in the White House will do wonders for his experience. Then, when Hilary is done fixing the country, Obama can lead us to a place we haven't been in a long time.

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Bill, ND — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:10:49 GMT

I had a bad meal the other night at a restaurant. When the server asked how everything was, I honestly told her that the fries were cold and the steak was undercooked. She brought the manager to the table, and we got things straightened out. If the manager had had a bad attitude, I'd have taken it up with the general manager or store owner, and if they were standoffish, I would have gone to their corporate structure and elevated a complaint.
The point is: if I jumped on the phone and called up the CEO directly to complain about my steak, I'd be perceived as a moron by everyone involved and nothing would get done. My military experience and all the years and various jobs I have held tell me to start local and attempt to resolve at a low level any problems, then elevate as required.
To simply jump in and say you'd meet directly with a foreign head of state who hasn't gotten so much as a birthday card from an American president in 30+ years is ridiculous. You establish the foothold, ease the rhetoric on both sides through low-level emissaries, and eventually you'll have a breakthrough.
Oh- and before anyone tries to paint me as a campaigner for one candidate or another, forget it. I'm independent and hate the two-party system. I'm an average American worker who just wants a fair system. Ditch the republic we have now and give us a true democracy; there is a difference - look it up.

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Psst, Ark — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:11:05 GMT

Who is Albright?

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Arturo Gomez Universal City,Tx 78148 — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:11:36 GMT

Obama time and time again shows that he lacks a lot of expierence. He does ok when he attends rallies on his behalf, because he is a talker and not a doer. I do not know who is becking Osamba oops Obama, but the biggest mistake this nation can make is electing another on the job trainee for president.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:14:47 GMT

Nicholas - Um, sorry to burst your bubble but if we had gone with the MOST experienced presidential canddiate in 2000, it would not have been Bush.

As for those of you who think this is all much ago about nothing and there is no difference in their answers - there is. In the first year of the presidency indicates that these "hostile" leaders would get an almost immediate audience with the president, which is pretty atypical in diplomatic circles.

And as far as Albright "explaining" what Hillary said, she did no such thing. She was asked what she thought of Hillary's answer; she articulated why she thought it was an excellent response to the question. She was the SoS for many years, so I think she is qualified to offer her opinion on matters of diplomacy.

Hillary NEVER said she would not meet with anyone. She simply would not do so before her administration had established a working relationship with diplomats of that country. I think that's the smart way to progress, and as already mentioned here, the way it is usually done. There needs to be a process involved, and she understands that process.

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Jim, Washington, D.C. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:14:56 GMT

NEWSFLASH! Clinton's DAUGHTER praises Clinton. So what? Did anyone really believe Albright WOULDN'T praise his former boss's first lady?

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Yiannis, Baltimore, MD — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:24:29 GMT

What exactly is this experience Hillary has.

Healthcare: FAILED
Ethics & Sincerety: FAILED
Iraq: FAILED

She is experienced at failing indeed

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mick — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:24:59 GMT

hillary that shrew she was already president for 8 yrs what did we get but weekly scandals,impeachment and the setup for 9-11.of course she will get the female vote (no brains but life support for a vagina)

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Steve Myers, Marshfield, VT — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:26:29 GMT

It is clear, Hillary Clinton has demonstrated the depth, maturity and understanding we need in the next President. Obama is fresh and new, but rather green and is that what we really want? I don't think so. At this point Hillary is the best there is.

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Joseph Ohiobo — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:27:05 GMT

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Norb Bauer — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:34:04 GMT

Somebody, needs to stard doing something rather than talking. While we talk, thousand's get killed in Dafur. While we talk, thousand's get killed in Iraq. While we talk the minimum wage goes up to a whoppig 5.75 cents an hour. While we talk, China starts producing more stuff to sell to us. While we talk, millions of American's have no insurance and/or loose their life savings because of an illness. Clinton, Obama, Romney, and the others. talk, talk, talk, and talk. Talk is cheap.

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Eman — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:34:10 GMT

I was just wondering if any body body else has noticed that Msnbc and abcnews are biased when reporting on the democratic contenders. There are a lot of negative head lines put up each week for Edwards and Obama and none for Hillary. If ever there is something negative about her they report it making it look good. Why is that so. It is not a air practice. I understand she has connections with MSNBC and ABC some house but what favour are you doing to the American people if you are not being fair. It is unbelievable that it is coming from these news outlets

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Joe Scarborough, Gainesville, FL — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:41:05 GMT

Jenn,

How are you going to vote for Ron Paul? He's not going to be in the Democratic primary or on the GOP ticket in the end?

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Eman Houston Texas — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:43:00 GMT

It is just common sense that you talk to the people you don't like. If you meet your enemy and talk to him, you don't loose anything. You go back with a better understanding of him. Besides who made these people evil people? We did. If they stand by our way we crush them in the name of national security while the real reason is oil or the greed for money.

This is a practice that has to end. I wonder how little Cuba or Syria will use a meeting between the heads of states for propaganda.

Common sense is not really common Misses Clinton. You might have the experience because of your husbands accomplishment but you clearly lack common sense.

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Jon Kramer — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:54:11 GMT

Fellow Bloggers,
I believe we have some very intelligent postings here. I whole-heartedly feel that Sen. Clinton stands taller than anyone else in any room filled with physically taller people. She has experience, tenacity, guts and spine; unlike the current "Commander-in-Ignorance". Personally, I would like to see a Clinton-Obama (or vise-versa) ticket in 2008. We would show the world that we, as a united people, have faith in the leadership qualities of those representing our nation, no matter what color or gender.
In addition, the other candidates would make great cabinet members, i.e.: Joe Biden Sec. Def., Gov. Richardson Sec. Interior, Sen. Edwards Sec. State, Sen. Dodd Sec. Homeland Security. Just a thought on a good lineup.

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Steven P., Phoenix,AZ. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:59:49 GMT

Wow, Not so bright Albright and the Clintons did such a great job with North Korea. They fed the North Korean Army which gave them more free time to work on killing their own people and building nuclear bombs.
Yes we sure could use some more of this type Albright/Clinton diplomacy.

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Lillian C. , Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:02:33 GMT

So many folks seem to think that it has to be a choice between experience or "intellect"(?). Since when are these mutually exclusive? All the candidates are intelligent; each has some level of experience in government. For me, it comes down to which candidate is best able to organize, LEAD, and represent the United States of America to both our allies and enemies.

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Samuel and Dawn in Iowa — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:03:39 GMT

Obama is simply not ready to be Commander-in-Chief and I say that as someone who has not yet decided who I support in the Dem primary.

Obama is NOT ready. Watch him. Listen to him. Analyze his responses.

Please American. You can love Barack Obama, but please don't elect him Commander-in-Chief.

Please.

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Steven Lure — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:05:20 GMT

"Did anyone really believe Albright WOULDN'T praise his former boss's first lady?"

And really, why does any one care what this never-was thinks? I still see her running shoeless to kiss Arafat's butt because the terrorist didn't like the deal the US was offering at a "peace conference". She followed that with her great win along side Jimmy Carter in North Korea.

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Mary, Jacksonville, FL — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:12:50 GMT

Oh jeeez! Hillary used a strawman - and tried to make it appear last night that the OTHER candidates would meet with national leaders regardless of the situation, but only Hillary would assess all the conditions before making a decision.
Helllooo!! sometimes it not necessary to state the obvious! The point is that Bush has REFUSED to meet with world leaders - and would Dem candidates do it?
But - the media would declare Hillary the winner if she'd picked her nose throughout the debate.

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todd freeman keller tx — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:15:28 GMT

you cant talk to terroist they only understand one thang viloence listen to these guys talk how they want to destroy the united states.

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Buzz — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:18:41 GMT

Steve Meyers- I'm with you. Just look at what 'rather green' got us last time! To quote one from "State of Denial", page 6: "'I don't have any idea about foreign affairs' Governor Bush told Rice. 'This isn't what I do'".

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Patrick Head — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:20:09 GMT

Obama answered the question put forth...would he talk to parties that our existing president and his administration refuse to talk to. Unfortunately Clinton put a spin on it by saying she would send in other people first to test the waters, which made Obama's answer seem too simple and quick. Quite honestly, her actual reply was kind of vague. Her if this, if that, criteria made it a non-answer. But it played well. I still think Obama is on the right track and both are good candidates for president.

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GN Lars — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:29:51 GMT

Jim, in Washington.

Albright is not a "he". Madeleine as a first name and the photo should have given you a clue.

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GN Lars — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:32:14 GMT

Eman,
Why do you think the people that watch MSNBC watch MSNBC, because they like what they see and hear, I'm sure the same it true with FOX Noise and Saturday morning cartoons.

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Laura Bush, Washington DC — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:32:24 GMT

Anyone, Anyone, will be better than that cowardly, lying little traitor who's killing American kids everyday.

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Joseph Olajide, Louisville, KY — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:36:42 GMT

If Senator Clinton's response had come before that of Obama, I am sure he would have framed his answer differently. Tell me, which (American) President would want to meet with another President without a "high level" talk preceding?

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Bob Dole, Washington DC — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:39:51 GMT

Al Sharpton would walk on any of the dem candidates in any debate. Just another bunch of scripted mumbo jumbo vote for me bs.

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Marco J, Westchester, NY — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:40:50 GMT

US credibility is down the tube. Hillary Clinton's slow but steady approach might have been a normal and correct way to handle international politics for a pre-war era. But the US had changed the playing field. In the eternal chess match that the world is in the US has lost all its pawns. We don't have the luxury nor time to take a slow approach each day that goes by enemies get stronger and America is getting weaker. We won our independence through 'new" and "dirty tactics" in war at the time. The insurgents\terrorists are only playing the same card, find a weakness and exploit it , if we don't change NOW then victory is just a dream, not an option.

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Random Phoenix Arizona — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:40:53 GMT

Experience does not equal understanding.

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William, davenport, IA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:45:15 GMT

This is sad, Obama should not back down from his comments, If Clinton thought that Obama was about to get on a plane and meet world leaders without the necessary groundwork, then she's dumber than she looks.

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Stan Montrose Colorado — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:50:23 GMT

Until we have some new blood in the system, it will be a long time before a career politician does anything that isn't for their own benefit. So Hillary answered a question right. Who cares! Giving the correct answer and doing the correct thing are very different. It's just like those psy tests; if you're smart enough to know what they are looking for in advance, the test doesn't work on you. She knows how the game is played and gave the answer that everyone wanted to hear. It's called manuipulation, and politicians do it all the time.

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Sanja Able — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:51:37 GMT

"Madeleine as a first name and the photo should have given you a clue."

Probably scared him more then anything.

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Sui Wang — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:53:38 GMT

--> Anyone, Anyone, will be better than that cowardly, lying little traitor who's killing American kids everyday. <--

Jimmy Carter off his meds again?

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Jenna Bush, Party U.S.A, — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:06:28 GMT

I believe in my daddy, Poppi Georgie Bush. He may be a spineless worm, but, he has Dickie Chenney, a person with a really tough exo-skeleton (like a roach) making his decisions for him. Between the two of them, they are keeping me, and my sister, out of service in Iraq.

Actually, I really don't care if the working class fights for our oil rights, just so I can aspire to Paris Hilton status.

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Marmelade and Madeleine — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:06:44 GMT

Sorry, folks, but how in the name of mental health can you place any faith in the comments from THE UGLIEST WOMAN ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH? Madeleine Allthighs has been beaten by all the ugly sticks known to inhumanity, and lately, I have begun to see her face in the jelly of my peanut butter sandwiches. Just made an appointment with my veterinarian because she appeared clad only in a bustier in my scrambled eggs this morning. Oh, I am so deathly sick.......Save me, Jesus, save me.

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efor elmo, Seattle WA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:07:06 GMT

Clinton never said that she didn’t want to talk to them, only that she would not have direct talks with their heads of state in the first year, leaving open the possibility for low level talks. There are very clear and important reasons for not opening direct talks between heads of state of countries with whom we have not had diplomatic relations in the past. Low level talks play a critical role in opening diplomatic channels. They set a context for future talks and establish a framework which will lead to more stability down the road. They are better at creating a sense of give and take that is below the media spotlight. They provide the President and the foreign head of state an opportunity to reset the tone of the relationship if things start to go badly. All experienced diplomats know this. Politicians should understand this as well. Imagine if Obama had an initial high level meeting with Ahmadinejad of Iran and Ahmadinejad went on tirade (as he is known to do) about Obama’s Christian values. A meeting like that, and the political repercussions that follow, would destroy any hope of a productive relationship with Iran until the leadership in that country or our country changes. Obama is a smart man and I suspect that his comment was more about scoring political points than a policy statement. However, if we take him at his word, and we should, statements like that make him look immature. Someday he will make an excellent president. He is simply not ready yet.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:15:21 GMT

Crystal - How do you figure that Obama has more experience than Hillary in the Senate? He was elected in 2004. She was elected in 2000. That's 4 years yearlier. Or, phrased another way, he is in his first term and she is in her second. I don't get your math.

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Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:15:22 GMT

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L. Walker, CA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:21:13 GMT

Mick, Hillary was first lady, not president.

As for your last line, if you can discount a candidate because of their gender, wake up, it's 2007.
and back at you. (you're lacking in brains but life support for a penis)

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Barb, St. Peter's, MO. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:44:13 GMT

Great Post James Vale, wow I could not read all the rest on this page, some I did. However, it is as, the Manipulators on these Message Boards, Arguing, distracted and confused. This is going to be the most important Vote I will cast in my lifetime. I never supported the War, or the Judicial Appointment in 2000 of the current Administration. I am not even going into 2004 election. The next Ballot I will cast she/he will have particular quality to be determined by the candidate’s experience, truthful and who will work hard to unite OUR country. Protect OUR Country, from people trying to harm OUR Country from enemies both foreign and DOMESTIC. He/she will protect OUR Ports, borders, poor, sick, Environment, and Healthcare, Protect OUR Constitution, OUR Civil Rights. Speaks with Actions not Inaction or speak to what they think we want to hear. Youtube will expose the truth. I do not trust the Media, just this morning I listened to Super Tuesday until Amy... said this, not verbatim, but was John Edwards comment on Hillary's Jacket Sexist. This I found very misleading, spin of a humorous remark to place Negative into question. Being humorous is open for cheap shots. However, I am not in the mood for cheap shots, diversion tactics.

I am so tired of all the Spinning of a person’s remark. Individuals that just come on certain programs to incite hatred, make entirely empty claims to sell books. I am being very generous with my opinion here. Maybe this change in format of these programs I once had some respect for enough to follow, and then facts check that information. Do not use the watchdogs they are all partisan tainted. It is time to get down and find facts, watch voting records.

Hannity, to try to attack Hillary Clinton, brought up the Suicide of Mr. Vincent Foster, again. Nevertheless, that came back just to show how far some of these “News Commentators" are willing to go. This Man's death was confirmed a Suicide, even after a note turned up. through Local Law that found Mr. Foster's body, through privately hired forensics ME's, FBI, CIA, all the way down to Kenneth Starr, who was the special Prosecutor brought in to destroy the Clinton presidency from prior Inauguration ruled that it was suicide. Abusive undisputed death of a man had to be at the hands somehow of the Clinton's.

Tired of Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton presidencies. That sounds no more than a cope out of doing your homework to put the most qualified, person in OUR White House. I am not being or trying to be sarcastic, I do not even know whom I am going to support. However, I can narrow the list from time to time. I find it ironically comical, that you can turn to comedy shows to hear the truth. No, I am 50 years old, 6 years of college. No, it was not grammar or English, it was Medicine, biology and Math. I Did take some public speaking and IPC courses to get around some English Compositions.

It is time to stop hiding behind politicians, right, left; it is time to Take back OUR Country, OUR Rights, Who We are as a Nation. Oh, I almost forgot, Mrs. Pelosi's Trip was in my opinion warranted, due to the secrecy going on. You may not like everything about your friends or neighbors however; you will try to talk to them. We cannot go around and just agree that this labeling of Axis of Evil, does not come without repercussions. As we have heard now for 6 years, it has been burned in our psyche that “If you are not with the President, then you are on the side of the evil doers. I know this country is much smarter than to continue staying the course.

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Ernie Watson — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:47:36 GMT

Albright is one scary looking dude.

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Jason, Riverside, California — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:20:08 GMT

What people really need to start doing is listen with open minds to all candidates and stop the incessant bashing. We as a country have proven too many times that listening to the mud slinging and not the message is the perfect way to elect a moron. Stop the hate speech and listen to the message then make an educated decision. To the people who are hung up on Clinton for this or Obama for that are missing the point and creating a debate that does not help any of the problems get solved.

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Bobby Leggertt — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:49:47 GMT

*** What people really need to start doing is listen with open minds to all candidates and stop the incessant bashing. ***

A voice of reason.

Who let him in here?

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GBS, Seattle, WA — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:00:49 GMT

Al Gore will step up later this year. A Gore/Obama ticket is a guaranteed winner in 2008.

With Republicans that have already gone off the cliff with Bush, the few remaining have a track record of supporting Bush they can't run far enough away from to save their political skins.

Of the 33 seats up for grabs, 21 of them are Republican seats. Already 6 of them are vulnerable. If Iraq keeps going bad, and it will, and congress doesn't rush to Impeachment until next year, the Democrats will have created yet another perfect storm in the election cycle.

Al Gore in the White House, Speaker Pelosi presiding over the House, and Harry Reid with a filibuster proof majority of 60 Democrats, and we'll run the Culture of Corruption right out of town an in to the federal penitentiary system.

Thank God for the wisdom of our liberal minded Founding Fathers!

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Len Dumond — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:15:07 GMT

Oh well, This country knows by now that Hilary Clinton has more knowledge in running this country than any other candidate be it Democrat or Republican. Obama on Monday night looked Hitleresque in my opinion. Talks both side of his mouth, has no experience he's in for what money he can pocket. Mr. Gravel was so right when he said Obama was getting money from wrong sources.

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Barbara Spell Ogden, Utah — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:18:57 GMT

This country was founded on the aptitude to talk and overcome war or force with the rest of the earth. I am for whoever wants to stop the war immediately. We warred in Viet Nam for 10 years and pulled out in one week. It has always been a womans perogative to change her mind and always will be. Peace on Earth anf Good will towards all men. I'm LDS and absolutely will not be voting for Mitt Romney, he doesn't fit my ideals of politics these days. Collatteral damage in this war has been far too great as has been the maiming of our own troops. What happened to be humane and humble.

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Barbara Spell Ogden, Utah — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:19:52 GMT

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Barbara Spell Ogden, Utah — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:23:34 GMT

This country was founded on the aptitude to talk and overcome war or force with the rest of the earth. I am for whoever wants to stop the war immediately. We warred in Viet Nam for 10 years and pulled out in one week. It has always been a womans perogative to change her mind and always will be. Peace on Earth anf Good will towards all men. I'm LDS and absolutely will not be voting for Mitt Romney, he doesn't fit my ideals of politics these days. Colateral damage in this war has been far too great as has been the maiming of our own troops. What happened to be humane and humble.

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Bryan, Peroia, IL. — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:19:30 GMT

Last time I listened to Madeleine Albright she was saying the US should go to war in Iraq. I haven't listened since.

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Optimist Prime, Carbondale, IL — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:02:13 GMT

what a surprise: a Clinton appointee supports what another Clinton is saying. The news is?

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Mike B, Ridgewood, NJ — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:08:33 GMT

The question asked was do you promise to meet with rogue leaders your first year in office.

Obama said yes.

Clinton said she would not promise a meeting with them personally but she would engage in top level diplomacy. This is consistent with her previous statements.

This is how diplomacy is done.

Problem with Bush is when he came into office right away he said we will not talk to any of the bad guys. We will only talk to our friends.

Well, after 6 years with Bush we have fewer friends and more enemies.

Problem with Obama is that he is clearly not ready for the top job. He doesn't have enough national experience. Biden, Clinton, McCain talk with great ease about national issues. That comes from years of studying policy matters. You can't just have a crash course.

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anti-fresh, China — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:54:20 GMT

OK, you morons out there. I am writing this from a foreign soil. Ask the world especially the Muslim nations, China, Japan, and the foes of America or even friends of America, they can tell you US FOREIGN POLICY SxxKS!!! First, Bush wants to be "the police of the world". The downfall of Soviet Union has led to the glory of America. Then came mighty China and you and your Bush government fear of it and use every tactic to create feuds between China and Taiwan, or China and Japan. Then your Government meddles into Malaysia internal affair supporting the sacked ex-Deputy prime Minister party. Then you invade Iraq and caused infighting - the same way you did to the crumbling of Soviet union. America - the evil one is not just Osama but loook at your own mirror first!!!! Do you still want to go on with your stinking foreign policy and lost the respect you once earned after the WW2. Think about it!!! Do you need someone inexperienced and fresh like Osama - oops Obama, to lead??? Come on, he can end up making the world hate you even more!!!! Whoever sit on that president chair will have to do his or her best in winning friends and bear in mind, to fight terrorism, you need friends and not fight it alone. And to win friends, you need to earn respect from these friends. Right now, your image is at the lowest point. Time that you need a leader to eliminate these negative thoughts...who else can do a better job than the one who has the experience - HILLARY! American needs Hillary and not a freshman like Osama...oops, Obama!!!

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Tate — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:17:28 GMT

Since Barack Obama is so into meeting face to face with the dictators he should also just meet with Osama Bin Ladin while he’s at it and solve those problems as well. Then we won’t have any terrorists. He should say that at the next debate; I’ll send him the suggestion-since he apparently is so open to them!

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Tate, L.A., CA. — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:32:16 GMT

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Papa Funk — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:21 GMT

I'm an Obama supporter and I must admit that on the surface it appeared that Hillary did one up him with her answer. This proves that she's well prepared for these forums.

With that said, I still love the fact that Obama is a visionary. Someone who is unafraid to think for himself and to speak it out loud. He's also someone who is not so ridgid in his thinking that he believes his is the only way. I suspect that had he been in his 1st year as president, having already surrounded himself with the best that American has to offer, he would have listened to all arguments for and against visiting these leaders and got it right. This is how it should work! What a wonderful departure from "going it alone", the hallmark of the Bush administration.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:02:35 GMT

Anyone else see an interesting comparison with this cycle's Democratic field and the 1960 cycle?

Then there was Adlai Stevenson who had been a candidate before and who still held a lot of sway over the party, with some hoping he would jump in (Gore). And there was a large field of declared candidates, but it came down to Johnson, who was seen as a controlling party insider (Clinton) versus Kennedy, who was new and inspiring (Obama). I've read that Johnson frequently attacked Kennedy's inexperience.

And then there was the Catholic thing, with some arguing that the country would never elect one for president.

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Nguyen Khanh Duy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:09:00 GMT

I think that foreign affair is a key of sucess in politics, especially in American politics. It's Bill Clinton to open widely relationship with Vietnam. I believe Lady Clinton has a good work in this area.

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dazzy dclu savannah georgia — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:17:28 GMT

its all really for the safety and security of the person or persons involved, i think having that percaution the first year is really a smart thing with all the craziness goin on lately.

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Steven P., Phoenix,AZ. — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:23:39 GMT

Obama will never get elected. He is an X-Muslim and I don't think Americans will ever vote to put a X-Muslim or a Muslim in the highest office in the land. Especially since most Americans believe the Islamic faith to be no more then a backward 8th century violent cult.

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Nyari, NY, NY — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:00:17 GMT

I really liked Obama’s answer. Clinton’s response was one of those, ‘AN OLD WINE IN A NEW BOTTLE’. She prefers name calling diplomacy just like Bush; against us or with us etc. and wants to continue with the same old tricks which brought us where we are. On the other side, Obama shows a new leadership, new approaches, new ideas and a different vision of the world that Clinton seems not to be familiar of.

While Clinton wants to rely on the same old and outdated standards when dealing with rogue governments, Obama wants to bring new approaches based on the realities of the world we live in today. Confrontational diplomacy never brought USSR down, only when companionate element was added in. What propaganda will any unfriendly leader/nation will benefit from, when talking to the ONLY remaining supper power? Most rogue leaders in the world wants to open their doors to the ONLY remaining superpower in the world, USA, but our past presidents, after cold war, kept them abay by using the same excuses that Hillary Clinton wants to continue with. Can’t we learn from our past failed diplomatic designs? Those who live with the old mentality are definitely not suitable to bring the changes we are looking for. We need something new, we need new ideas, fresh brains and approaches, we need someone with guts to confront the distasted leaders face to face and help them change their ways not force them to their indignity, and definitely Obama brings that, a fresh air in diplomacy.

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Y, MI — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:52:50 GMT

I think it was incredibly dishonest of Hillary Clinton to criticize Obama's willingness to talk with foreign leaders, when just 3 months ago in Iowa, she had suggested the same approach!

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_112220939.html

Clinton Blasts President Bush's Foreign Policy

(CBS/AP) DECORAH, Iowa Hillary Rodham Clinton on Sunday criticized President Bush's foreign policy, and said if she were president she would do things differently, including beginning diplomatic talks with supposed enemies and sending envoys throughout the world.

"I would begin diplomatic discussions with those countries with whom we have differences, to try to figure out what is the depth of those differences," said Clinton, who spoke to about 1,000 people at Luther College in Decorah in northeastern Iowa.

"I think it is a terrible mistake for our president to say he will not talk with bad people. You don't make peace with your friends -- you have to do the hard work of dealing with people you don't agree with," said Clinton, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.

Opening talks with other countries doesn't mean the U.S. won't defend its interests whenever necessary, she said, "but what it means is that we should discuss other routes before we decide we're going to pursue military options.

"We cannot provide the leadership we need unless we are willing to try engage the other countries," she said,

She dished out plenty of criticism about the war in Iraq, and said when it comes to Iran, the U.S. needs to engage those with the real power -- the clerics.

Of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad she said: "He's like their front man, he's like their puppet. He goes out and gets people agitated and says things that everybody responds to, but he's not making the decisions. The decisions are being made within the alternative government of these clerics.

"We have no idea of how these people think, we have no contact with them," Clinton said, arguing that she's advocated for years to have a process of diplomacy with Iran.

"If we ever have to use force against any country, it should be seen as an action of last resort, not first resort," she said.