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scott — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:22:22 GMT

thank you, Mr. POTUS.

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M. Boley — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:25:36 GMT

Obama is absolutely correct AND being correct is the only thing that matters. All this emotional blathering over the ad is juvenile at best and I'm being very generous with that assessment.

The rest of Congress can simply shove it. Yeah, I AM cynical indeed.

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Greg P, Newbury Park CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:31:05 GMT

Obama has given my sentiment. Right on Barrack! The president needs to step up to the plate, pull his head out and govern. I say lets vote on Impeachment of Bush instead.

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Greg P, Newbury Park CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:31:07 GMT

Obama has given my sentiment. Right on Barrack! The president needs to step up to the plate, pull his head out and govern. I say lets vote on Impeachment of Bush instead.

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Bee — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:35:25 GMT

Senator Obama is right on point again. When are these morons going to realized that casting symbolic vote is meaningless. Infact, the whole senate body is a joke.

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Mark Morris — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:36:55 GMT

Go OBAMA!!!!!! Thank you Obama for taking on these petty politics! This is exactly what Clinton should have done, and I think she will regret it! The Cornyn amendment is a cheap political ploy that wastes congress' time!

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Lewis, cincinnati, Ohio — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:40:07 GMT

Very Eloquent and quite true! Good for you Obama!! It's beginning hard and harder for me see how he isn't a part of the democratic ticket in 2008!

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Mark Morris — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:40:28 GMT

God Bless Obama, and God Bless America! We finally have someone who knows when to stand up to these stupid political ploys the republicans use to distract us from what matters!

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H P BOSTON — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:44:40 GMT

GOOD FOR YOU OBAMA NO (omitted) VOTE WAS THE WAY TO GO!
I SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR DECISION.

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DR — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:58:47 GMT

See?

I'm glad he abstained . That's what I wanted him to do. Seriously. I posted that way before this was posted in another post on this website. I was watching it all on CSpan2 and I was hoping he would not dignify the Republicans with his vote either way and he did not.

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Stacy S., Medford OR — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:00:42 GMT

Senator Obama, you have my respect, admiration, and one day, after you have had the seasoning that only comes from years of experience, I hope that you will be my president. But for today, for all the reasons that our world is in so much trouble, and for his record of leadership, my vote will be for Senator Biden.

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Common Sense — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:09:07 GMT

This man is right on the money.

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Shadow, Hamden, CT — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:09:32 GMT

Excellent, Obama rightfully calls out Congress for wasting the American people's time with this crap; the Democrats that voted for the GOP bill should be ashamed of themselves.

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RAH — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:13:01 GMT

Good for him! Tell it like it is. Those who fall for the sham the Republicans are doing to distract from the real problem, and that is that they voted NOT to give the troops more time home between deployments should be looking for what's really going on in Washington. That is more of an important issue than a newspaper ad. Shame, shame, shame on them for pulling this little stunt. And shame, shame shame on you folks for going along with it.

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Reverend Rock — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:21:15 GMT

I can respect Sen. Obama's choice not to vote, now that it has been explained. What I cannot respect, and what fills me with outrage, is that any Republican or Democrat would have had the nerve to play such a game of stupid politics as the anti-MoveOn legislation after killing a bill to offer our battle-weary troops nothing more than adequate time with their families in between duty-tours.

What has this government come to? I am absolutely appalled at their willingness to play political softball with the lives of thousands of American troops and untold hundreds of thousands of killed, wounded, and displaced Iraqi citizens. This is indeed broken government. Maybe those old radicals from the 60s and early 70s were right after all. Maybe it's time to ride this entire polluted system out on a rail with tar and feathers and start over.

John Lennon's "Power To The People" is sounding better all the time, quite honestly.

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JIrby, Colorado — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:22:57 GMT

Are you asking the Republicans to stop being scuzzy, tawdry and phony? Does that include Ann Coulter? I'm sure they'll be happy to oblige.

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Greig Clawson, Augusta, GA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:23:10 GMT

Good for Barack. I'm still not going to vot for him though. This so called amendment is completely absurd. I didn't think the moveon.org ad was appopriate, how ever we do have a thing in this country called the first amendment which guarantees freedom of speech and of the press. As citizens we can debate the merits or the ad, but I think it is highly inapropriate for the law making branch of our government to take pass amendments to laws that condenm another citizen or organization for exercising rights guaranteed to them by the constition, the same constitution our senetors are sworn to protect and uphold. This is a step towards the type of media censorship I would expect from dictatorship rule, not "greatest democracy in the world".

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Erik — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:28:32 GMT

GO OBAMA! Some common sense. I was wondering the same thing. Iraq and the nations issues are more important than a ad. Obama keeps impressing! Obama 08!

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Candace — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:29:10 GMT

Thank you, Obama for setting a great example for others to follow!!! That vote was just another attempt to distract America from the real issues surrounding the war.

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Sean, Torrington CT — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:37:03 GMT

Petraeus's loyalty is to Bush, not to the American people he supposedly has provided with 'service'.

Where is the accountability for a military that promised us the moon and has failed utterly every step of the way?

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Peterooni, Redlands, CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:37:30 GMT

A perfect example of why you have my support, Obama.

I think the phrase "betray us" is not appropriate in terms of the MoveOn ad. It wouldn't surprise me if Patraeus "cooked the books for the White House" or manipulated facts... just like many before him. Yes its frustrating, but they are a pawn for their "Commander and Chief" and I expect them to be loyal... even to an idiot. Yes it would be nicer if they were loyal to the American people, but then they would be out of a job where he might bring positive influence (I know, but give him a chance), and be replaced by a more obedient puppet.

So I don't agree with MoveOn's approach, and I appreciate any good General Petraeus can bring to this situation. I'm sure history will accurately reflect the General's success(es) or failure(s) in this role.

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Wil Antom , LB, Ca — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:38:30 GMT

MSNBC is as Dum and Stupid as Obama Osama

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Ashe, SF CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:42:38 GMT

Good no vote Obama.

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Cal Rip, Tolido, Colrado — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:42:52 GMT

You Stupid leftist. Wait until Osama hit you to realize how stupid is Obama

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Lynn — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:43:21 GMT

Wow! I have been impressed by this HONORABLE man from the very beginning. The DISHONORABLE Senate can only fool themselves. We will no longer be fooled by the 911 co-conspirators in chief! We will no longer be fooled by Deceipt in Chief. Too bad America (black nad white) are not sophisticated enough in judgment to ELECT the Honorable Barack Obama who is teaching all the world what true CHARACTER means.

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Carol Rickert — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:43:48 GMT

That's all blow hards like Obama have to do in the Senate is vote. Now he doesn't even want to do that. He probably saw what going on the record has done for Hillary, Biden, Dodd, and Edwards, and said he wants no part of that.

The man is a full blown coward. And he stands there asking us to vote for him. Some leader he'd be. What a pathetic display. Obama is obviously deep in the pocket of Moveon.

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Bernie, Altadena, CA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:44:25 GMT

Obama... no different than other politicians. All talk but no walk. All promises but later on full of excuses.

Democrats, Republicans, and any political parties ... forget about personal political interests. Forget about partisanship. Please unite to move the country forward. Many of us are getting really tired of all this partisan bickering.

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Don, USA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:45:30 GMT

He doesn't seem to have a problem voting for other "stunts". It just depends on who is doing the political game playing, huh?

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Chris, Boston — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:49:23 GMT

"I registered my views on the ad itself the day it appeared."

Did I miss something? What was his view, other than that he didn't want to talk about it?

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Obama Supporter, Manchester, VT — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:50:07 GMT

Should have voted for the ammendment as should have Clinton and Dodd. You can bet the GOP will raise this isue as they should. Even Pat Leahy, who has little use for Bush or this war, voted to admonish "Move On". "Move On" and others like it will give the GOP another four years. Why do the Democrats have to self-destruct yet again.

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Ann Oriadha — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:50:38 GMT

Senator Obama you are absolutely correct! Enough of this nonsense in Washington - wasting time and avoiding the real issues!

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Bee — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:53:00 GMT

What a leaderNow we know who is ready to lead this country. For doing this, i am donating another $25 to your campaign. This what i have been looking for in Politics, someone that is willing to call a spade a spade.

Thanks for your leadership.

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Steve B — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:55:33 GMT

Wake up MSM!!!! This is the man you should be covering. A true leader. Someone who actually cares about the United States and it's citizens. Let's get rid of all of these other self serving politicians and find more people who bring this country back together, like Sen. Barack Obama!

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JG, Non DC, USA — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:56:18 GMT

Obama your the man. Call it for what is a show boating gamesmanship meant to do nothing to solve the problem. Where was this consternation when we got into this whole mess, nearly 4,000 American GI lives ago. I don't see them or their children signing up to finish the job sooner. Oh nooooooooo that won't happen.

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Lynn — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:01:11 GMT

To Chris: Yes, you did miss the fact that in the senate he registered his position by complimenting General Petraus and thanking the troops for their service. Too bad you were prone to jump against the Honorable Barack Obama. Too bad America (black and white) is too much blinded by racism and _NOT_ sophisticated enough to ELECT the Honorable Barack Obama who is teaching all the world what true CHARACTER means.

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Bee — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:02:46 GMT

Chris,

"Did I miss something? What was his view, other than that he didn't want to talk about it?"

You need to do your research before opening your mouth for venom. I'll sugest you watch his interview with Brian Williams or read the transcript.

To answer your question, yes you missed something.

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Eric D Fremont, Ca — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:03:27 GMT

Let's see we have a war going on, a mortgage crisis, tons of legislation yet the senate has time to vote on condemning something that is protected the the First Amendment.

Right on Obama

As for all of you Racist who get off calling him Osama why don't you just show us your true colors and use the "N" word like you do at home.

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John Doe, The Peanut Gallery — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:08:46 GMT

But... but... THERE WAS AN AD! And it was IN A NEWSPAPER!

Seriously though, notch one for Obama. The best thing to do when the GOP pulls this crap is refuse to dignify it with a response. If Obama doesn't get the nomination for POTUS or VP, I really hope that he gets the nod for Majority Leader in the next Congress.

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Antony, Dallas TX — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:21:50 GMT

This is what the American people can look forward to when Obama becomes the next POTUS. These silly games are time wasting and they have no meaning at all. Symbolic votes do not mean anything and are worthless. Good job Obama. Good job.

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Soldier's mom, Dallas, TX — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:22:23 GMT

How come it wasn't a political stunt when the Democrat version of the same bill was voted down. He voted yes on that one. I'm waiting to see which candidate, republican or democrat, can quit throwing stones and playing party politics. Whoever wins is going to have learn to "play" with everyone on the "playground". Didn't we learn that in kindergarten?

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Tony G, Dallas TX — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:27:52 GMT

Chris, Boston
..you missed something alright. He was against the ad by move-on.org and he said that they should not attack HIS (Gen. Petraus) character but the Iraq war policies. Ring a bell. If it still does not, see his interview with Brian Williams of NBC.

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George — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:38:14 GMT

Go Obama! We're behind you, 20%!

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Stanis Youblee, Rye NY — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:41:27 GMT

This from the man that wants to be President? What's he going to do if he's POTUS and some tough decision needs to be made, call up Moveon.org and ask them what he should do?

The man should be thrown out of the Senate.

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Jim S. Hoffman Estates, IL — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:00:46 GMT

A perfect example of the lack of morals and spine that characterizes Clinton and Obama and the rest of the disgusting left wingers that control the Democrat party now. Obama's main concern was to not make Moveon stop funneling him their dirty money.

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J Edwards, NC — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:04:14 GMT

Obama doesn't want to be on the record for important votes. That stuff tends to turn around and bite you on the a** later on down the line.

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Peter M — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:14:19 GMT

Yeah, Obama. It is time we had a President with a brain. This man thinks and thinks and thinks before he utters anything. Good for you Senator. It is about time.

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Edmond Joanesky — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:21:42 GMT

It is very clear that Hilary is given to making bad judgment calls. The President is the Commander-in-Chief and Gen. David Petraeus reports to the Secretary of Defense, a President’s political appointee. It is a given that Gen Petraeus must be doing the President’s bidding. Challenging Gen. Petraeus and projecting him, as a liar by anybody was purely an error of the intellect and judgment. A person to challenge is the President.

Hilary Clinton almost destroyed her husband’s presidency due to poor judgment. A case in point, all reasonable people with sound judgment were agreed that it was better to settle Paula Jones out of court to avoid fishing expedition that legal deposition would entail. Hilary Clinton overruled and argued that if Paula Jones was settled, there were going to be others to come out of the woodwork to make similar accusations. Based on Hilary Clinton’s judgment, Monica Lewinsky became the outcrop.

The greatest handicap Democrats had in winning elections was the public perception that they are very weak on defense. Can anybody imagine what would happen if Hilary were to win nomination and her calling Gen. Petraeus a liar will be played over and over on TV ads. Hilary Clinton is the first politician l know of that went out of her way to start defending Lobbyists.

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JimmieFromDayton — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:28:05 GMT

Way to go Senator. There's something going on in the grass roots! All the media pundits will soon be amazed at what americans will have to say on this election. We will leave not doubt to the racists, terrorist, and all the other "ISTS" It's time for a change. We're taking our government away from these traitors from both parties.

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Mark Morris — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:28:18 GMT

"Soldier's mom, Dallas, TX" asks "How come it wasn't a political stunt when the Democrat version of the same bill was voted down."

WHAT?! There was no democratic bill condemning Moveon.org's ad, that wouldn't even make sense. Notice the only people here arguing against Obama can only do so by misinformation by claiming hipocracy without a shred of evidence, or claiming "Did I miss something" without doing a simple google search to find out they did miss something.
Obama is setting an example for all of us. He is a true leader!

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diane — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:33:05 GMT

I have thought this whole 'outrage' at moveon was stupid and a week long stunt.
Those that play along with the republicans in their little game are either chicken or stupid.
Obama is correct in not going along with this waste of time and a somewhat degrading of the senate for even bringing into the chamber when so many important things need to be addressed.

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mpp — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:55:02 GMT

Good answer. Why should anyone care about MoveOn?

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

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Tammy, Denton, Maryland — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:47 GMT

I can't even believe the Democrats allowed such a petty and trivial thing to take place. We have soldiers dieing every day in Iraq and they talk for hours on the Senate floor about a stupid NYT ad.

We have a group of spineless, corrupt idiots running our government. Sen. Obama is the only one with good sense. Without Sen. Obama leading the Democratic ticket the Democrats will lose big time in 2008.

Sen. Obama is the tough, intelligent, calm, sensible, fairminded voice the Democratic party hasn't had since JFK and RFK. Pelosi and Reid act like they don't have a bit of sense. What's wrong with them? How could the Senate argue over a NYT's ad when our soldiers are in harms way? Who cares that they don't like MoveOn? Patreaus isn't God. Patreaus isn't beyond criticism. What the heck were the Democrats thinking. Oh, that's right, they weren't thinking. Pelosi and Reid don't have a complete brain between them.

The whole thing was ridiculous and stupid.

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csh, IL — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:16:16 GMT

Hillary continues her impressive lead in the polls because she is the strongest and smartest candidate. She will be a great nominee - and President.

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Joe Bercheck — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:51:09 GMT

Obama explains his non-vote:

"I'm from Florida, I don't know how."

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Alice Watson, Albany NY — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:06:10 GMT

What weasels Obama and Biden are. At least Hillary and Dodd had the guts to vote and show who owns each of them. Biden and Obama didn't vote? They have no opinion one way or the other on this issue? They don't think it's important?

These two Senators, who are trying to become President, are an embarrassment to themselves and the Democratic party.

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Amy B Portland ME — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:51:53 GMT

As usual, Obama has his priorities straight. He cuts to the heart of what is important. Would that there was anything near his intelligence in the brains of the other politicans on the scene. The Congress seems to be imploding while Bush destroys our military and bankrupts the government. For the record, I now loathe John McCain and my own senators. I don't think I can take it anymore. America has lost its moral center. We are disintegrating into incompetence, corruption and border line fascism. Heaven help us.

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jay — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:59:21 GMT

Are our brave men and women above criticism. Just wanted be sure.

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Adam S, Holmen, WI — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:22:19 GMT

Seriously, that was his response? His JOB is to be present and vote on legislation. If this is too much for him, maybe he should resign and concentrate on his campaign. If he wants to be neutral, then perhaps he should run for office in Switzerland.

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Kim C, Waxahachie, Texas — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:24:58 GMT

From the beginning I've said that Obama is the only grown-up in the room...everyone else insists on playing the stupid games that distract from the real issues. If you aren't voting for Obama, you're missing a real opportunity to get this country off the Britney Spears track and into Adultville.

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JRChase — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:59:30 GMT

Gee, how brave is that? If I don't like all the candidates, am I going to stay home because I'll feel better tomorrow morning and every day after that? Hell no. Illoinans pay him over $150K to VOTE! He won't do his senator's job, so why should I think he'll show up at the Oval Office when he's pouts like such a baby!

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Richard, Washington State — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:26:09 GMT

Obama, a Democrat, talking about "stunts"? To quote the inimitable J. Merle Stanley, a notable libdem contributor to First Read: Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha (insert however many "ha"s is democratically appropriate).

Seriously, the past year's (since January of 2007 for the date impaired) record for congress is nothing but stuntators and reprehensatives on the Democrat side.

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CJ — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:32:45 GMT

This is a rebuke of the Senate's actions itself not a refusal to vote. The man stood up for principles and knows how to stand above others who fall for cheap political tricks...I applaud that.

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Kat Southern IL — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:01:59 GMT

Move-On's ad was an exercise in freedom of speech. Do we need to run every ad past Karl Rove or Cheney to see if it is appropriate? This vote was political grandstanding at its most blatant. A vote to condemn a group of people who expressed an opinion via a newspaper ad...what will be next? Only conservative viewpoints allowed on Fox?....Wait a mintue...And besides that, General's never lie...remember Westmoreland? Maybe next time I go to a store for an item that I saw advertised in the newspaper and it is sold out I can get someone in Congress to introduce a no confidence vote....Why aren't they doing something worthwhile?

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JAY, MINNEAPOLIS,MN — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:56:07 GMT

I am so sick and tired of all of you Libs that have your head up your (FILL IN THE BLANK) _____. You make no damn sense at all. It's like the Dems can feed you what ever they want and you just eat it up(GLOBAL WARMING FOR EXAMPLE,LOL)and try to rationalize the anything that comes out of their mouths or any irrational things they do(CAMPAIGN FINANCE ANYONE-HILLARY). If he respected the General then he should of did the right thing and voted, this is what you call a political stunt, to show he can be different then all of the other dems on the ticket, WAKE UP PEOPLE THE GENERAL IS FIGHTING FOR YOU AND THE FREEDOMS THAT YOU ENJOY ON A DAILY BASIS, BECAUSE WITHOUT OUR MILITARY YOU WOULD NOT HAVE THEM PERIOD!!!!!!!OH AS FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES NO ONE WOULD OF SAW THE AD IF IT WASN'T FOR THE NEWS MEDIA REPORTING ON IT, BECAUSE NOBODY READS YOUR PAPER ANYWAYS, THAT IS WHY YOU TRY TO STIR UP TROUBLE TO GET NOTICED WHAT A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Rep or Demoncrap, seattle, Wa — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:09:19 GMT

Yeah Obama, whatever. He is one of them. A professional statesmen who will say or do whatever it takes to make us all feel good. Lets have them talk about the rest of the country getting the same perks, medical and retirement they get for all of us. Republican or Demacrat they are all the same just look how they all will wheel and deal with each other. Makes me sick and this guy is an idiot, I have the right to say this, I have been to Afgh and Iraq now twice. How about some outstanding bills to help us veterans.

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Collin Schriver, Japan — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:31:22 GMT

This from the guy who alos wants to give Chavez, Castro and every other American threat a little presidential love...this guy proves again he ain't ready for primetime...say want you want about the GOP...it was Cynthia McKinney in 2002 and the Kerry's 2004 campaign that played politics with our Soldier's and Sailors lives..and every Dem who badmouths our CINC in time of war is aiding and abetting the enemy...I hope you anti-anti crowd can live better knowing your constant undermining of our efforts in Iraq have resulted in untold number of deaths of our Soldiers...I used to defend this nation...I love America...but you whining-anti-American crowd don't deserve the service and sacrifice that these men and women provide have given you...

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Pat McNabb, Brooklyn Park,Minn — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:33:54 GMT

Thank you Senator Obama! To my way of thinking, moveon.org is more willing to speak up for Americans by pointing out the truth than is the majority of the US Senate!

Thank you for being the exceptional senator you are!

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tigertcofknoxcounty — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:54:41 GMT

Sen. Obama, thank you for having the courage to stand up and say what a waste of time and effort... It seems that is all this particular session of Congress wants to do...

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Ron, St. Louis, Mo. — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:34:33 GMT

Obama not voting on this just gave me another reason why he has my vote. I consider him a TRUE and HONEST person who really cares about this country. GO OBAMA!!!!

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Sharon, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:18:53 GMT

Thank you Senator Obama for being the voice of common sense. The Senate has no business spending our tax dollars debating and voting on a newspaper ad that was purchased and run by a private entity. This is a clear effort by the republicans to distract us from the true business at hand. Let's focus on ending the war.

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Robert Catalano, Salem, OR — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:54:59 GMT

Collin, if you love America so much, what're you doing living in Japan? Have you ever served America in the military? Just wondering.

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Windy City Girl, Chicago ILLINOIS — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:02:34 GMT

"Gee, how brave is that? If I don't like all the candidates, am I going to stay home because I'll feel better tomorrow morning and every day after that? Hell no. Illoinans pay him over $150K to VOTE! He won't do his senator's job, so why should I think he'll show up at the Oval Office when he's pouts like such a baby!"

Since you are not from Illinois, you have no right to say what we pay him for.

I pay Senator Obama to do exactly what he did. Take the upper hand and use his good judgement.

Thank you Barack!

And to those who write Osama as if Obama is in any way correlated to Obama, but claim the moral highground, you are nothing but a bunch of whiny hypocrites and everyone who reads this with half a brain can tell that.

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B.Mosley — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:28:36 GMT

Then Democrats wonder why their so called leadership has gotten them an 11% rating.

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Tim, PHX AZ — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:29:38 GMT

Its American to vote, of course he wouldn't. Just like he refuses to honor the flag and the country. All he knows how to do is bad mouth the country and comment on Iraq.

Lead by example Obama, and start showing some respect to America.