McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Frank — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:33:56 GMT

Is McCain not the guy who sang "Bomb Bomb Iran" ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-zoPgv_nYg

Ha! Ha! I can't believe the non-issues Billary and McCain have to make up to 'fight' the Obama movement.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Superdelegate Boy '08 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:34:03 GMT

Sounds like McCain is already starting to fret at Obama nipping at his heels.

It's official, McCain has just announced Obama as the primary winner.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

John M., San Diego, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:34:40 GMT

"The first thing you do is you don’t tell people what you’re going to do." Gee, where have I heard this one before? And we did hit a target in Pakistan, and the move was largely praised.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

kenn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:36:05 GMT

OH OBAMA IS CHANGE. HE WONT KILL INNOCENTS JUST THE GUILTY those bombs are so smart even smarter when used by barack<SOUNDS GOOD TO ALL YOU Peaceniks, bomb bomb bomb bomb packistan oh its only wrong to sing bomb bomb bomb bomb iran MACAIN A REAL MAN A REAL HERO not some obama come lately

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

London, UK — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:37:54 GMT

The last thing America or this world needs is listening to the Senator John McCain talk about the merits of diplomacy.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

David, Los Angeles, Ca — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:38:08 GMT

Pakistan is only our ally as long as Mushareff stays in power right? And that seems to be a bit of a problem recently. Regardless of Pakistan's stance as our ally, Obama's statement is what I would expect from our Commander and Chief. Attacking terrorists is not attacking a soveriegn nation, it's attacking a mountain range and I would hope Pakistan would support such a move, or didn't Bush years ago say something about governments that harbor terrorists? Can we be clear in our position? Consistent at all? Obama at least sounds like a leader of a country that got attacked, McCain sounds like someone who's forgotten who we are specifically at war with, that is Al Queda, not Pakistan. But if Pakistan is harboring Al Queda, well then, shouldn't we stand up for our beliefs and demand Pakistan's help in getting Bin Laden? And Obama did make it clear he would first go to Pakistan and only if they refused to help would he proceed to go after Bin Laden (we're talking a smal window of opportunity here, if he waits for days to get "real" approval Bin Laden will have fled again!)

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

kenn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:40:18 GMT

MACAIN POINTED OUT OBAMAs INCONSISTANCY and ON WAR AND TERRORISM but then again he is all over the field talk to our enimies and bomb our allies get your spin down MACAIN WILL NEVER THINK OF BARACK AS HAWKISH OBAMA SHOULDNT THINK IT because hes against war or is he for war or only wars we can win like BUSHIE

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Lee in CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:40:20 GMT

"“Will we risk the confused leadership of an inexperienced candidate who once suggested bombing our ally, Pakistan?” "

It was good enough for the last 7 years, and by all indications, you plan to continue with Prezdunce Bush's highly confused policies. So what's your point, John?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

kenn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:41:13 GMT

THATS MSNBZZZZ announcing the winner MACAIN will take on whomever

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Anthony Reyes, Washington, DC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:41:32 GMT

How about the news of the CIA bombing Pakistan last week in a successful operation. Even George Bush has criticized Obama about saying this about Pakistan. Who actually wants to fight Al Qaeda?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/19/cia-operation-similar-to-_n_87433.html

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Ron Allen — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:42:08 GMT

This flap flopping king of wars.... Hypocrites should vote for him. If he is the staunchest supporter of the Iraq war and calls Obama too hawkish, this guy has lost your brain somewhere as he rolled in his Straight Talk Express. Bomb, bomb, bomb... That is what I was thinking when I read this.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Chris, MI — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:44:02 GMT

Not everyone who's against the war in Iraq is a "peacenik".

And I agree with John M.: we just hit a target inside Pakistan, only informing their government after we'd launched the operation, and it was a success that was touted by the President. Is McCain so tin-eared that he's going to take swipes at Obama at the expense of the sitting President of his own party, whose war effort he supports?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Lee in CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:44:30 GMT

Someday, if the right wing ever regains it sanity, it will reason beyond the level of a three y.o. and understand that not wishing for wars of conquest with non-threatening nations is not quite the same thing as being a "peacenik."

Iraq had no nuclear weapons. Pakistan does. Learn the difference. When the mujadeen take over Pakistan, and it's weapons, I suppose the right wing will want to invade Mexico.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

pomp gradeb — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:45:08 GMT

Honestly I am happy for Mccain to ride with this to the GE. Run with it John Mclaren.
Go tell the average american that if ou have actionable intelligence and that your so called "ally" won't act, that you will be making plans and won't bomb away.
Good position for any democrat to be in actually. I for one don't wanna see HRC or BHO painted as naive /weak on national security.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Gwen, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:45:40 GMT

Since he recognizes no distinction, I expect McCain's condemnation of the CIA to be forthcoming: http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/01/31/alqaeda.death/index.html

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

KENN — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:47:09 GMT

EVERYTHING IS NON ISSUE NON STORY ,STEAL WORDS THATS OK ,SUPPORT JFK WHO WAS A RACIST OK ,NEVER WORE A UNIFORM OK,BOMB PACKISTAN OK OBAMAWANNABES ALWAYS HAVE IT THEIR WAY THE MICKY DEES OF CANAIDATES,A CHICKEN IN EVERY POT ABORTIONS for some not for others no gay rights i support gays round and round i once said ask not what youR country can do for youbut what you can do for it,jack and i were friends i didnzt steal it

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

J, OH — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:47:48 GMT

Is the McCain campaign being run by a Hillary person? Seriously, he's already starting off on the same bad foot she did.

Does he not realize that we just attacked a terrorist camp in Pakistan, WITHOUT the approval of Musharraf, a few weeks ago?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Kim, Pasadena, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:48:22 GMT

Well, since President Bush did bomb Pakistan recently without the permission of the Pakistani government and killed a militant by doing so, I am not quite certain why Senator McCain is making this an issue.

Is Senator McCain saying he disagrees with Senator Obama's stance (which apparently President Bush listened to and agreed with since President Bush's actions are exactly what Senator Obama suggested)?
Huh?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Lance — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:50:07 GMT

Heaven forbid we go after those who attacked us to begin with.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

jay, washington, dc — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:52:23 GMT

that's hilarious! we just "bombed" pakistan the other day to kill that al qaeda leader and no one had a problem with it. of course we're going to go after the bad guys wherever they are. we're already doing it now so there's no real mystery that we're going to do it later, senator mccain.

nice spin, but the good senator from arizona will have to come up with something better to pull the wool over the eyes of the american people come november.

bomb bomb bomb bomb bomb iran... (mccain quote)

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Ron Allen — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:54:47 GMT

Oh, I forgot that the reason the U.S. decided to do the job of bombing pakistian and killing a commander is because Bush is as desperate for a legacy as Hillary is for the presidency. He should ahve done much of what he is doing this year when he was elected, but he waited until he became a lame duck dude. That is all about legacy.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Zak, Pittsford, NY. — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:56:45 GMT

This is a new tactic from the Republicans to influence the undecided voters to vote for Obama,they are trying to influence the course of this election in favor of the Obama camp, because they know that Obama will be a feast for them easy to eat in the general election.
To understand more the dirty tricks and the war Republicans are waging against the Clinton's camp please read this article:

http://thecityedition.com/Pages/Archive/Winter08/2008Election.html

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Jenny — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:00:19 GMT

Wow McCain is now a diplomat ? THIS IS BIG NEWS!! Is it on youtube yet ? lol

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Matt, Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:04:28 GMT

McCain's big argument was that you don't tell the enemy what you will do, and that is a fundimental of potential millitary action.

If that's the case, then why did he and the current administration talk about invading Iraq leading up to it, even Bush telling Saddam on International TV that we were about to invade any minute.

McCain has also talked about bombing Iran, but that wasn't a problem, so what's he arguing about with Obama here over Pakistan, a country Bush just dropped bombs in days ago?!?!?!?

McCain also had one of his handlers brushing dandruff off his back during that press conference, totally disgusting to say the least. The old man can't even clean himself up before the first press conference of the friggin' day. I can only hope he managed to changed his colostomy bag and diaper.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Nate Metzker, East Harlem — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:05:35 GMT

It's bizarre that anyone would think Obama's comments on Pakistan anything other than consistent with the same foreign policy that launched the invasion of Afghanistan. Doesn't anyone remember Bush saying, "We will attack any country that knowingly harbors terrorists"? I'm not sure how I feel about that, but McCain, especially with his record of promoting ill-conceived invasions, sounds like a fool and a hypocrite.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

J.T. — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:06:43 GMT

John McCain is an idiot. We just took out an Al-Qaeda leader in Pakistan. Response from McCain??? Crickets. Obama is saying we should do the same thing if we spot Bin Laden. WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH THAT??? This makes me think McCain is senile.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Amy, Illinois — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:08:11 GMT

I tried to post this yesterday but somehow my posts aren't showing up. Michelle Obama's statement (political mis-step about her husbands possible nomination as the first time she's been proud of American in her adult life is EXACTLY the kind of thing that the republicans are going to take, use, and re-play to America. Her statement turned me off completely and I'm sure most American's would be turned off to a statement by a possible first lady excaliming that she hasn't been a proud American before this election. I'm afraid Obama's arrogance will lose the general election for we democrats. I just can't figure out WHY people can't get over their personal feelings about Hillary to see that she would be a much more effective president and a much better general election candidate. It's time we started picking the BEST PERSON for the job not the person we would most want to have a beer with. If Hillary doesn't get nominated I have only one choice but to confirm that WE THE PEOPLE are just plain stupid. Why are so many people willing to throw away a known entity who has proven herself for someone who just makes promises. Read the Newsweek article about Obama. I read one article that said the only person the Media likes better than Obama is John McCain. They are already starting to turn on him and he isn't ready. He stumbles when he's under pressure

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

wanda, marianna florida — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:10:53 GMT

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

kenn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:11:21 GMT

AHH the liberal chicken hawks are as bad as the conservitive chicken hawks if MACAIN HAD BEEN PRES HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN RID OF SADAMM WHO IF YOU ASKED IRAQS THEY WOULD TELL YOU TORTURE HURTS BY WHOEVER IS DOING IT. MACAIN WAS TORTURED, WHERE WAS OBAMAS MILITARY SERVICE EVEN BUSH HID IN THE NATIONAL GUARD, BOMBING PACKISTAN ANOTHER NATION THAT NEVER ATTACKED THE US .OBAMMAWANNABEE ARE WARMONGERS OF THE WORST KIND

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

TJM, Atlanta, GA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:12:32 GMT

McCain loves to talk about Obama. Here are some things he never talks about:

1) Sealing the border

2) Abortion

3) Tax reform

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Mac, Bakersfield, California — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:12:59 GMT

All of you are pathetic. Every single one of you hates Bush, but when he does something that Obama made mention of in a previous briefing session, you give him praise? Isn't that a direct reflection of your own contradictions? Your basically saying that "What Bush does is stupid and wrong... unless a liberal minority leader also wants to do it..." What is wrong with all of you? Now you're saying that since McCain is a republican like Bush they will have the same outcome. But Bush just did something that you support, and that would make an indirect linkk to McCain doing something you like... Confusing right? But that is exactly what you pathetic idiots are saying. I am voting for McCain. A Democracy, by definition, is rule by the majority. McCain is a majority leader. Obama is a minority leader. If ANYONE votes for Obama they are undermining the basic principles and doctrines of what our country is supposed to be.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

kenn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:13:02 GMT

VOTE HILLIARY OUT IN NY AS SENATOR SHE ISNT EVEN SUPPORTED BY HER OWN PARTY ELECT A REPUBLICAN NEXT TIME DUMMIES

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Tony, NYC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:14:02 GMT

I have read a ton of Blogs this morning to see that Obama supporters have come out strong to defend his record in Senate. I love it.
And now McCain is saying Obama is a hawk? WOW. this is the same McCain who want 100 years in Iraq, flip -flopped on torture just be be the nominee, flip-flopped on tax cuts, Loses his temper @ the drop of a hat and cant talk his way out of a paper bag?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

kenn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:14:44 GMT

SAME ARGUMENT AS BUSH IN IRAQ ,PACKISTAN NEVER ATTACKED THE US DUMMIES IRAQ NEVER ATTACKED THE US ONLY THEIR F15s

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

J. Merle Stanley, Westchester, NY — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:15:32 GMT

Obama wouldn't know a fighter-wing, from a buffalo wing.
Who's he trying to kid?
Get em' John!
If Hillary's not in the race, you get MY vote!

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Mark, NC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:17:27 GMT

I remember John McCain saying "I will follow al Queda to the gates of hell". I guess the gates of hell are at the Pakistan border. John didn't say he would go through them. I don't understand why McCain thinks Obama seeking justice is wrong.

John McCain's equations:

Pakistan + al Queda + 3000 dead americans + $1B in US aid + nukes - women's rights = friend

Iran + oil + maybe wants nukes + 0 al Queda + decent women's rights (in the middle east) = bomb them into the stone age

Obama's equations:

Pakistan + al Queda + 3000 dead americans + $1B in US aid + nukes - women's rights = justice (bomb al Queda) + give me my d@%& money back

Iran + oil + maybe wants nukes + 0 al Queda + decent women's rights (in the middle east) = we'll talk as long as u don't act stupid.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Ado, New York, NY — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:18:04 GMT

Proof that McCain is not the straight shooting guy he claims to be. Obama did not say he will bomb an ally. He said, if it is known that Pakistan is harboring Al-Qaeda and is not going to act on it, then he would. I think if Pakistan was in fact harboring terrorists it would be fair to say that they were not an ally of ours. How is it that going to war with Iraq (which had nothing to do with 9/11) is good but taking out Al-Qaeda is bad? McCain is out of touch and like Hillary, will say anything to scare people. Maybe I am wrong though. McCain, please tell us ignorant masses what to think, will you?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Tim, New York, NY — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:18:14 GMT

But haven't we already done what Obama recommended? From the Wash Post "In the predawn hours of Jan. 29, a CIA Predator aircraft flew in a slow arc above the Pakistani town of Mir Ali... Having requested the Pakistani government's official permission for such strikes on previous occasions, only to be put off or turned down, this time the U.S. spy agency did not seek approval."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23228197/
I just don't get it. Why hasn't McCain kept up with the news? Maybe we just prefer our GOP candidates to be ignorant.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Wilson, Seattle — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:19:58 GMT

Musharraf is a dictator. Why are we trying so hard to keep this guy in power? Our ally? He doesn't go after Al-Qaida in his own country. Bhutto anyone? The sooner we cut ties with him the sooner we can regain some degree of credibility and make progress against the people we're actually supposed to be fighting.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Rick, WS, NC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:20:19 GMT

Message to those war loving republicans...why aren't your kids fighting and dying in a war you love so much...this always shuts the chickenhawk across the road up...you know the type, they have a flag and a faded yellow support the troops bumper sticker and they don't want their children dying in the sands of arabia...just your kids

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Philip, NY — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:22:25 GMT

Clinton & McCain are very simlilar in that they throw anything to see if that sticks to Obama.
How desperate should you be? LOL

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Paul of Winston-Salem, NC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:24:20 GMT

I think this is really smart of Obama. First, it deals with the concern that the D's are soft on terrorism. Second, he is clearly defining our national interest - to rid the war of terrorists, not fight dumb wars. Finally, it puts McCain in the position of defending the war, which served no purpose.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Rick,ky — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:24:32 GMT

My Friends, I want you all to know, that i'm still fighting the veitcong. My Friends, i'm not worried about no alquida in Iraq or Pakistan. My Friends, get ready & fired Up, i'm taking us back to Veitnam & find those bastards that Water boarded me. My Friend's, if you'll vote me in as President, We'll Win this war against veitnam, Once & for all.

Come on, My Friends, are ya with me, are ya Fired up & Ready to Go back to Veitnam?

This guy is comical & he's the Best, the GOP has to Offer. LMAO!!!!!!!!

Hay KENN, you still Whining? Don't mind answering, i can see it in your Post.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Laura, Sammamish Wa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:24:54 GMT

We will finally get some information on how Obama stands on issues, the Republicans are starting to get tough -- the media certainly has given him a pass while attacking Hillary.

Sen Kirk Watson (D) Texas, answered as do all the Obama supporters do to the question "Can you name any of his legislative accomplishments, sir?" asked by MSNBC's Chris Matthews (finally playing Hardball with Obama's surrogates) Sen. Watson's answer was as summed up by Chris: "he had nothing to say."
(Surprizingly this is video is on line for you to view...don't miss it!)

WELL FOLKS HE DID HAVE SOMETHING...THE SAME OLD SAME OLD WHAT WE HEAR FROM ALL THE OBAMAITES;
"HE WAS EXCITING" AND "HE INSPIRED" THE STUDDERING SEN. WATSON MANAGED TO GET OUT.

THE OBAMA CAMP HAS NOW STATED THAT SEN. WATSON DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO ANSWER. NOT SO, CHRIS GAVE HIM SEVERAL CHANCES, PLUS A FINAL TIME TO ANSWER INCLUDING DEAD AIR TIME AND SEN. WATSON STAMMERED,
"HE INSPIRED"

WELL JOHN MCCAIN IS NOW POINTING OUT THAT "INSPIRED"
WON'T CUT IT AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

OBAMA DOES NOT HAVE FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. HE HAS NOT EVEN TRAVELLED TO ENOUGH FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
HILLARY CLINTON HAS EXPERIENCE TALKING WITH AND VISITING FOREIGN DIGNITARIES.

THE CONTRAST BETWEEN SEN. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES SPEAKING ABOUT HILLARY, AND SEN. KIRK WATSON'S
BEING SPEECHLESS ABOUT OBAMA, WAS STRIKING AND ALL TELLING ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE MEDIA. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME CHRIS HAS PLAYED HARDBALL WITH AN
OBAMA SUPPORTER OR OBAMA PUNDIT. ASK YOURSELF WHY
HAS THE MEDIA GIVEN OBAMA THIS FREE PASS SO FAR.
ASK WHY IS NORAH O'DONNALD MAKING EXCUSES FOR MICHELE OBAMA'S UNGRATEFUL REMARKS ABOUT -- FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HER ADULT LIFE SHE IS PROUD OF AMERICA.
WE ARE NOT SUPPOSE TO CRITIZE THE OBMAS. BUT THEY THINK NOTHING OF NASTY ATTACKS AGAINST HILLARY AND HER SPOUSE, A FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

CHECK OUT OBAMA'S VOTING RECORD;

272/HF 2669 Increase financial aid for college students and reduce subsidies for student loan lenders. July 20, 2007 OBAMA: DID NOT VOTE
CLINTON; VOTED YES

209/HR 6 Create a national action plan for reducing oil consumption by 35%... June 12, 07
OBAMA; DID NOT VOTE CLINTON; VOTED YES

7/13/07 Vote 247: HR1585 Dorgan Arndt No.2135 as amended, Relative to bringing Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda to Justice.
OBAMA; NOT VOTING CLINTON; VOTED YES
AMENDEMENT AGREED 87-1
(12 NOT VOTING)

DO WE UNDERSTAND WHY WE NEED TO SCRUITNIZE OBAMA'S RECORD? DO WE UNDERSTAND THIS IS MORE THAN BEING EXCITED AND INSPIRED. WE NEED TO GET INSPIRED TO USE OUR BRAINS AND SEE WHAT OBAMA ISN'T TELLING US ABOUT WHO HE REALLY IS. WHO IS BEHIND HIM? WE KNOW THE NEO-CONS WERE BEHIND BUSH (WE LEARNED THAT WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE.) WE HEARD BUSH TELL US HOW INSPIRED HE WAS TO DEMOCRITIZE THE MIDDLE EAST STARTING WITH IRAQ, AND SPREAD FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD. LOOK WHAT BUSH'S INSPIRATION DID TO OUR COUNTRY. OBAMA ENDED HIS SPEECH LAST NIGHT WITH "...WE WILL CHANGE THE WORLD!" LIGHT BULB MOMENT...THINK ABOUT THAT STATEMENT, COMPARE IT TO BUSH'S VISION FOR HIMSELF, HOW HE TRIED TO SPREAD HIS STYLE FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD????

DOES ANYONE CARE THAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR A DEMOCRAT NOMINEE WHO IS QUALIFIED TO BE PRESIDENT OF OUR COUNTRY?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

christian, brooklyn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:28:09 GMT

mccain luvs to distort the truth or lie altogether. first, he says romney favors cut and run in iraq then he says obama would bomb our ally pakistan. is this guy taking his meds? because his grip on reality is loosening. welcome to crazyworld

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

chenai — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:28:30 GMT

McCain will be so easy for Obama to beat. If Obama is gonna go head to head with Obama in November, guess what, Obama needs to start preparing his inaugural speech.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

David - MO — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:28:31 GMT

I am confused - The Bush Administration is sending missels into Pakistan to take out high level targets and notifying Pakistan at the last possible minute. So it sounds like Obama is keeping the same direction as current policy. Is McCain changing the Bush Policy?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

FL — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:16 GMT

He should bomb Bin-Laden if he is hiding in Pakistan. Maybe then we will finally catch the person responsible for 9/11 instead of going into Iraq, which had nothing to do with 9/11. If McCain is afraid to kill Bin-Laden then it proves he is not fit to be Commander In Chief.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Gordon, NJ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:19 GMT

If it ends up McCain vs Barrack, we'll have two candidates with wide appart beliefs and experiences. Do we vote for a candidate who gives nice speeches, has little experience and is a flaming liberal. Or, do we vote for a candidate who doesn't give nice speeches, has lots of experience and votes his own mind. Should be interesting

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Tony, NYC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:30:10 GMT

When do the McCain hugging Bush tee shirts come out for us Obama lovers? McCain is a joke and so is his bleached blond, face lifted wife.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Hmt-Mi — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:30:54 GMT

took your advice and read the cleveland leader newspaper.Hard to believe the dems have known about this since last summer and it had not gotten out.Lots of families have had trouble with drugs and the pain it can cause.But Obama was no kid in 1999.Hope this gets cleared up.How can Obama ignore both rezco and this mess?Republicans will have a field day along with media.Get that kleenix ready.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

another john — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:51:06 GMT

i cant believe this is john macain's issue; i"ve been waiting years for bush to keep his word about country's that harbor terrorists and maybe at the same time stop companies like exxon from making 400 billion dollars last years on back of us americans or others tourching refinerys to keep the price high when it start to drop, or get rid of the lobbiest,stop credit card compnies from sending out 4 billion credit card last year in usa , is there that many american anyhey???

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Lee Holmes — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:51:25 GMT

There is credence in McCains observences of Obamas foreign policy weaknesses. It should be remembered that for a McCainsian ''bomb Iran'',there was an Obaman ''invade Pakistan''[which would include the use of artillary and airstrikes].
Then too, Obamas foreign policy team is made up of patent dingbats. One,Brzheninski,was too stupid to see the rise of Mullah politics in Iran,grievously wounding the president he served[Carter],and sat with his pal Assad in Damascus seeking preemptive moves towards Obaman''diplomacy'' a la Pelosi, at the very moment HEZBOLLAHS chief assassin was being blown up[Kudos to MOSSAD if indeed they were behind this,as it avenged the Marines of Beirut],and Syria was again caught meddling in Lebanon.
The other,is a neophyte academic from Haavaad U.named Samantha Powers,whose idea for ''peace in Iraq''is to rapidly pull out,and buy everyone off in order to forestall the very genocide she frequently writes about. Like the other dingbat,actress Sharon Stone,the Palestinian conflict becomes the focus of their exertions,pushing Iraq,Iran nuclear ambitions,[and their ambitions in Iraq],those of North Korea,destabilization in Africa and South America,and global jihadism[including its newest Euro outpost in Kosovo], to the sidelines. Thus at a time when a Fess Parker is needed in dealing with the Middle East,Obama offers us Carrot Top instead.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Superdelegate Boy '08 — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:53:04 GMT

Gimme a break on the Newsweek article. I read it, so what? He makes some good points but let me tell all those who think this election is about substantive policies that every politician promises but never delivers (psst.. come closer so you can hear me, READ MY LIPS:

IT'S ABOUT CHARACTER STUPID!!!!!!

We're tired of the same ole' powerplaying Bush/Clinton politics. Like Perot said: "THE PARTY IS OVER, IT'S TIME FOR THE CLEAN UP CREW!"

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Darrius, Arkansas — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:55:39 GMT

There is no need to put words in McCain's mouth; just read it as it is. McCain is soft on terror. If a country is giving safe haven to terrorists then McCain is not going to go after them.

Obama said that as President he is going to after Al-Queda wherever they are, with or without permission. McCain doesn't see this. So he would be a weak President.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

JM from Iowa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:56:53 GMT

I'm wondering just how long McCain's military career will fend off what is next to come. He has had some scandal in his life - remember the Keating Five? Now that Cindy McCain has taken a cheap although veiled shot at Michelle Obama, she has also opened herself up to her not so distant past which includes drug theft, drug addiction and even a part in the Keating Five scandal since she was bookkeeper. Barack Obama may not have 30 years of legislative accomplishments, but his judgment and wisdom have come into the picture on MORE than one occasion. Call it what you may, but he's been right on Iraq and Pakistan 100% of the time. McCain's age is not a plus - his not being able to see Obama's part in the Pakistan raid could be a clue of what is yet to come.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Tony, NYC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:58:08 GMT

dear Laura in Wash
No need to SCREAM!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont live in fear.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Jimmy Chicago il — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:58:53 GMT

Didn't we already bomb Pakistan? Isn't that how we killed the latest upper echelon Al Qaeda operative?

Let me get this straight, you are all gung ho to invade Iraq over questionable intelligence....... but when it comes to actually killing the real terrorists, you are against sending a UAV to fire a couple of Hellfire missiles? (which we already have done, as recently as a month ago) Republicans are becoming more and more disillusioned each day, which makes them more and more irrelavent. Which puts a smile on my face.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

A.Brocco, Albuqueerque,NM — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:00:34 GMT

I love what mccain says! He has come out in support of everything thinking Americans are against. It makes it easier for Obama to get the votes he wants to be our president. I said this lots of times, Conservatism is the "message' that will destroy the Republican party! Keep spouting off John Mc. more votes for Obama! Too much kissing up to Dubya does this every time!

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:03:17 GMT

Would McCain be willing to go after the terrorist where they are (Afghanistan/Pakistan) rather than where we want them to be (Iraq)? I have little problem with this since there are few countries that could do that to us. Besides, why wouldn't Musharraf go after these people? It would bring him down I think.

To Mac from Bakersfield -- It is the voters who make the majority. It is the majority of those who vote who decide who the next president is. What you are suggesting could be viewed as that the only reason to vote for McCain is that he is white and that whites are the majority of the country. Which is it? It is the voters or something else?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

thomas pridemore west lafayette indiana — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:03:21 GMT

Hey is the big bad chris mathews gonna back another oboma supporter in a corner tonight.What comes around goes around chump.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

HP Boston — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:03:23 GMT

Gee these guys are so alike one wants to BOMB BOMB PAKISTAN THE OTHER BOMB BOMB BOMB IRAN! TWO EXPLOSION WAITING TO HAPPEN! WOWZZZZZA!
NO to McWAR
NO to OBAMA/PATRICK

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Jon J, coon rapids, mn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:03:39 GMT

You Obama supporters are really silly. I see you as a bunch of losers who couldn't make it on your own, now you hope he will be your savior. The only thing this nuckelhead is selling is salvation. Just like a TV evangelist. All these give aways he proposed last night will Bankrupt the US. Why didn't he say something like social security and medicare are such big unfunded liabilities that unless we do something about it, the country will go bankrupt. That would have taken courage. Something Obama is very short on. He is offering empty promises. Goddybag politics, and salvation, that is what he has sold you no brained followers.

Do you followers think the Chinese are going to loan us anymore money to give you bumbs the hand outs Obama is promising you? Do you? Where are all of these give aways coming from?

You senseless people got rid of the oply centrist in the election. The one that would have balanced the budget, paid off debt and returned this country to greatness. Hillary Clinton. Now we are in trouble.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

thomas pridemore west lafayette indiana — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:04:58 GMT

Hey is the big bad chris mathews gonna back another oboma supporter in a corner tonight.What comes around goes around chump.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

cn,Nashville,Tn — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:06:36 GMT

First of all, that's not what Obama said.
But, everyone knows the President normally sits down with his advisors before making such a move as to bomb another country. Obama will be open to feedback and discussion before making such a decision, I don't think the arrogant, cowboy, Bush attitude that McCain displays would be open to listening to anyone, but himself.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Joe Sixpack — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:07:18 GMT

A few things Zak. I read your post and read the City Edition article you linked to.

1. The democrats chose McCain as the nominee for the Republicans so it is only fair that the Republicans choose your's :-)

2. As far a I am concerned, both Obama and Hillary are empty heads but Hillary is far more dangerous to our nation. This is understood not only by Conservatives but apparently over 50% of Liberals; Hillary has a favorability rating of less than 50%. She will not be president. :-)

3. If it is true that this Obama "mania" is part a a master plan by Karl Rove to keep Hillary from the White House, then I guess Mr. Rove is a national hero. :-)

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Lee in CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:08:11 GMT

"Musharraf is a dictator. Why are we trying so hard to keep this guy in power? Our ally? "

Our commitment to "democracy" often ends when it comes to over-throwing a legally-elected (left-wing)leader and installing /supporting a (right wing)dictator.

Chile, Guatamala, Iran, Egypt

To quote a president I despise: "Sometimes I think there should be limits to democracy."

You sure do, you Constitutional criminal.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

CJ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:08:59 GMT

Hmt you and J. Merle keep floating that trash article on here. The reason the news media haven't covered it is because it's innuendo...not fact. I can claim to have had sex with anyone and file a lawsuit(the DNC, David AxelRod is on it for pete's sake)...and if I'm delusional enough I can even pass a pollygraph. The NY times have investigated his drug use already. There are alot of delusional people out there, and so to say...in certain circles..it's VERY true. Are you going to believe everything they say. Instead of posting bullsh*t..say something substantive.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

FL — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:09:04 GMT

"OBAMA DOES NOT HAVE FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. HE HAS NOT EVEN TRAVELLED TO ENOUGH FOREIGN COUNTRIES".

You stupid A**. The guy spent the first few years of his life living overseas. Get your facts straight before you waste our time posting on this board.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Steph Ross, Des Moines IA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:09:09 GMT

"EVERYTHING IS NON ISSUE NON STORY ,STEAL WORDS THATS OK ,SUPPORT JFK WHO WAS A RACIST OK ,NEVER WORE A UNIFORM OK,BOMB PACKISTAN OK OBAMAWANNABES ALWAYS HAVE IT THEIR WAY THE MICKY DEES OF CANAIDATES,A CHICKEN IN EVERY POT ABORTIONS for some not for others no gay rights i support gays round and round i once said ask not what youR country can do for youbut what you can do for it,jack and i were friends i didnzt steal it"

What? Did you even read this before you posted it? Give some puncutation a try before humiliating yourself next time. There is this wonderful invention called a D-I-C-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y. It might be helpful for you, that is assuming you can actually read.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

luigi Tucso ,Az — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:13:36 GMT

McCain is flip-flopping now as he had accused Mitt Romney of his flip-flop ....so now all u azzwipes ,who is flip-flopping now huh ?? that jackazz McCain who thinks he's a better man for the White House ..mmmmmmmmhahahahaha !!

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Houston — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:13:55 GMT

Montenaro sez "It’s slightly counter-intuitive that Obama could sound more hawkish than McCain, but when it comes to Pakistan, that may be the case."

Or maybe it's not really the case, but it's what McCain and, apparently, Montenaro want people to believe. It's really nice how you "journalists" let the Republicans "frame the issues" as they say in Karl-Rove Speak. McCain is lying about Obama's position, and he's flip-flopped 180 degrees on virtually every single moderate position he's ever had in his Senate career.

And McCain even admitted that he knows nothing about the economy, which he will sink further with the ruinous new wars he intends to start while he keeps the US mired in the Iraq fiasco. McCain is a scary old war monger who will be four years worth of bad news if he gets elected.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

luigi Tucson ,Az — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:14:07 GMT

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

thomas pridemore west lafayette indiana — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:14:29 GMT

Did the headline say that mccain paints his wifes face because without makeup she looks hawkish.Hey lets play hardball chris mathews.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Tampa — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:14:35 GMT

McCain is a flip flopper.

First he was against the Bush tax cuts now he is for them

First he was against global warming now he says it is a farce

First he was for public financing of Campaigns then he borrows $5 Million from a back to pay for his campaign.

So much for the straight talk express. He doesn’t know what he believes in anymore or maybe his memory is going.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

thomas pridemore west lafayette indiana — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:15:23 GMT

Did the headline say that mccain paints his wifes face because without makeup she looks hawkish.Hey lets play hardball chris mathews.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

John, Morgan Hill, CA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:16:53 GMT

McCain also twisted Romney's words when Romney was still in the game.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Earl Potts Dartmouth MA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:21:16 GMT

Attacking the people who attacked us--el Qaida hiding in Pakistan mountains? What a novel idea. McCain ,the dummy, who thinks 100 yr in Iraq is ok could learn something from the confused neophyte Obama. With all his yr of xperience why has he or Bush gotten Pakistan to go after bi Laden?a new approach is in order. Go Obama!

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Manue, Pearland, TX — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:21:26 GMT

Dear Obamabots,

The reason that you're going to lose so many democratic votes if Obama wins the nomination is the endless, mindless, personal attacks that you guys throw at first Hillary and now McCain.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

REG; East Valley Phx. AZ — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:21:38 GMT

What we need is someone who is more than just ‘ready from day one’ to give us more of the same, more Washington as usual. It should be totally evident that we don’t need more of the competitive politics, more of the egotistic manipulation, more of the focusing on private agendas – we will have just had eight years of a sociopathic, self-indulgent and arrogantly irresponsible administration catering to special interests and a select few and we can see what that has produced. What we need is someone with a little honesty and humility, for a change, who can sincerely concentrate on responsibly working with all factions, for a change, and on resolving America’s needs, the needs of all Americans, for a change. What we need is real change. More than just a change in names to someone who is going to diligently continue the failed policies of Bush/Cheney and also more than just a change in gender to someone who will aggressively yet simply give us ‘Washington as usual’. To fault one person because he is more eloquent and directly to the point of people’s concerns and to cite their own vast experience in Washington’s (deceptive) ways as being superior, is simply hypocritical at best. Today the choice for any real change, much needed change, seems to be Barack Obama!

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Paul of Winston-Salem, NC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:21:54 GMT

Billary took at shot at that Senator. It was dumb of the Obama campaign to put up a guy who didn't know his way to the bathroom, but that's not the point. Sure Obama doesn't have. Hell JFK didn't do much either, while he was Senator. We want a leader. Someone who will marshal Americans into action.

Taxes are going need to be raised - he has to come to us, make the case and try to get our support. He can do that a lot better than Billary. We don't need a bureaucrat, but a leader. That's why people are coming to him. They know that this is what is needed.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Jeff, Portland, OR — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:24:26 GMT

The republican talking heads, the very ones who hate his guts, are already trying to build him up and rally their pathetic support for him.

No matter who the Democratic candidate is they will argue John McCain:
· is experienced
· a war hero
· an accomplished politician

DON’T LET THEM SLIDE BY WHEN THEY SAY THIS. None of this mattered when they nominated George W. Bush over John McCain in 2000. They fell for the moron governor who failed in business, accomplished nothing as governor, had no foreign policy experience, and only got to where he was in his life because of his last name. And now they want us to nominate this same guy that they previously rejected despite his experience, war heroism, and his political accomplishments. Did John McCain really need 8 more years of seasoning? No, they just don’t like the guy and are now settling for him. DON’T LET THE REPULICAN TALKING HEADS SLIDE BY WITH THESE ARGUMENTS SUPPORTING JOHN MCCAIN. IT SAYS MORE ABOUT THESE CUT THROAT REPUBLICANS THAN IT DOES ABOUT JOHN MCCAIN WHO I ACTUALLY RESPECT ON SOME LEVEL.

Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have:
· more experience
· accomplished more politically
· more foreign policy experience
than George Bush had when they rejected John McCain in 2000.

DON’T LET THE REPUBLICANS SLIDE ON THESE ARGUMENTS.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Nicholas: Minnesota — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:24:34 GMT

This argument merely goes to show that the conservatives are not principled about this war on terror, at least not nearly as much as they claim. They will attack the opposite party on the exact same thing they just did ...see below.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23228197/

--I can't wait for the conservative right to attack Hillary Clinton on the use of torture--as correct me if I am wrong, but I think of the Big 3, she stated that she is the most likely to give permission for it.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

antoinette, sd ca — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:27:58 GMT

Laura, from Squirmish, WA, chill out, I saw the Chris Matthews thing last night, and it was obviously something he had planned to do but, did not give Watson a clue, when asked to give 1 legislative policy passed in the last 7 years by his co host (the actual host) he couldn't answer! He stammered, now that you have had several hours since that interview, I see that you came up with some information for the candidate you support, could you have done that in 45 seconds, not being prepared? Just stop......

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

CM, NYC — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:29:06 GMT

This from the guy who sang "Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Iran" Yet another statesman. What a joke.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Russell Fox Wells, Maine — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:29:54 GMT

let me make this perfectly clear Mr Mccain there are hundreds of your collegues in Washington that are running this country dry right now we cant find osmia but we can find those in Washington that are putting themselves first and the American people second...We wont have any resources to fight or find anyone if we dont have a econmy that is strong and can support fighting terrorism....I think somewhere you may be losing the picture right now i think george bush has done a pretty good job in securing america but you and your collegues both parties have put this country in jepordy....Inflation, recession, debt, worst rating 29percent think your washington is doing a good job, corruption, imbarassment, no accountability, wasted and lost billions in Irag, Katrina and others...No i think right now we better get ourselves in order. Why do you think people are be voicetrous and letting there vote count...The want change, not politids as usual and we want our country back from Washington Politics who seem to take care of themselves first.....Change, yes we can and if we have to we will come to washington and make the change through voice and vote....we will be like the battle of bunker hill, dont shoot till you see the whites of there eyes,,,,,well were almost ready to shoot, I can almost see your eyes as to whats happening in washington...So be warned, our voice and vote will shoot straight......

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Nate, Portland OR — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:43:33 GMT

Actually, is McCain so clueless to understand what just happened? That there is in fact a base in Pakistan where the agreement is the US can launch bombing raids on terrorists without their permission, and that this sort of raid netted the killing of one of al qaeda's top leaders? It sounds like it's McCain that doesn't know a thing about how to go after Osama.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Darrius, Arkansas — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:45:10 GMT

I tried posting this once before, so I will try to do it again.

Judging from this. McCain is soft on terror. Obama said that if Al-Queda is hiding in Pakistan he is going to get them, whether Pakistan gives their permission or not. McCain wouldn't be that strong. He would allow terrorists to hide in Pakistan.

And he has the nerve to call Obama a liberal. Folks Obama is not liberal. He is in the center on fiscal issues and in the center on National Security.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Margaret Mujica, Auckland, New Zealand — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:49:35 GMT

Obama is successfully selling himself because in fact he is managing to turn himself into a political Creflo Dollar Jr. He is using Oprah Winfrey type strategies to attract followers. he makes an emotional connection with voters, the same way Oprah does so successfully with her viewers ( wouldnt be surprised she has given him some guidance)Then he keeps concepts vague so that voters can interpret them any way they like, which is why his speeches dont have much substance. What he does is to connect with voters and capture their imagination.So, performing like a male Oprah the voters feel empathy with him. Using Creflo Dollar Jr. type delivery he has turned himself into a quasi political guru,or almost a religion. Maybe that is why people feel they believe in him.I am surprised the press is not checking out the metaphysics type church he has attended for the last 20years.

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Kyle — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:49:53 GMT

Didn't we ALREADY bomb Pakistan?!? The first top Al-Queda guy in quite a while?!?

McCain paints Obama as too hawkish?

Steve, West Hartford CT — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:28:29 GMT

Actually, during a televised Democrat debate, Obama also mentioned transferring TROOPS from Iraq to Pakistan, without Musharraf's permission, not just bombing a terrorist hideout with a cruise missile or drone-launched missile. He was rightly criticized by Hillary Clinton at the time, and also by the Pakistani government. This was what McCain was talking about during his speech last night.

There's no doubt that the U.S. probably has missile-laden drones over NW Pakistan ready to take out terrorists at a moment's notice with the tacit permission of Musharraf, but Bush doesn't blab about this to the media, as no President should.

Obama showed his naivete by openly mentioning in a televised debate his willingness to send GROUND TROOPS to Pakistan without Musharraf's permission (which neither McCain nor Hillary would do). A missile can be launched from a drone, or from an offshore warship, at a terrorist without endangering American troops. Once ground troops are sent in to Pakistan, they need to be supplied and protected. Currently, our troops in landlocked Afghanistan are supplied by airlift over Pakistan, which has given us overflight rights (this is much safer than flying over Iran or Russia). But if Obama sends troops into Pakistan without permission, Pakistan will shoot down our supply planes, and our troops in Afghanistan will starve and run out of ammo. Not exactly a brilliant strategy!!!

Obama is clearly clueless on geopolitical strategy. He wants to immediately withdraw our troops from Iraq, where they are "winning hearts and minds" and sending Al Qaeda terrorists to meet their virgins, to invade an unstable, nuclear-armed country with five times Iraq's population, where even a former Prime Minister (Bhutto) was assassinated two months ago. If Obama thinks we can't stabilize Iraq with 130,000 troops, where will he get 650,000 troops to stabilize Pakistan if he invades it? What will he do if a Pakistani nuke lands on his beloved Chicago due to his blunder?