Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Loggins Buete, Rapid City SD — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:45:45 GMT

Obama's entire campaign has been petty, trivial, and nonsense.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Dan Williams, Lead CO — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:50:18 GMT

Obama's plan for Iraq? Surrender. For the economy? Raise everyones taxes. For trade? Isolationism and tariffs. For immigration? Let 'em all in. For a united country? It's "my way, or the highway".

New politics indeed.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Gail, Dayton, OH — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:51:37 GMT

This is so cool, he knows how to keep things fresh. The country will be united under his leadership to attack the big problems that we are facing.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Sistte McDonald, Peru IL — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:53:23 GMT

The Pope is getting 10 times the crowds Hillary and Barack are getting. He has a better message too. Maybe we should just listen to him.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:54:36 GMT

Not only does Obama not wear a flag pin, he also never had his picture on a bubble gum card. (Thanks, Charles Schulz)

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Campdog — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:58:58 GMT

Obama sspeaks of things that aren't but ought to be and in theory he is often right. But what so many of us Clinton folks want to hear is how he thinks he is going to evoke a revolutionary change when our experiance tells us that lasting change comes through an evolutionary process.....it's almost cliche' but political history tells us to beware of politicians with a thick playbook and a thin resume.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Cory (SC) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:01:11 GMT

Meanwhile, Sen. Hillary Clinton is in a fury trying to figure out why Obama was not wearing a flag pin during his tour. There were also reports that she was going back and watching the cut footage of the Rev. Wright DVD's looking for "an edge". :)

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Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Pam OC,CA — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:05:22 GMT

Yep, this could be the best thing to happen to Obama. It also sends a message to the media that should be heard. I am boycotting ABC.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

NOBillary/McSame — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:06:07 GMT

Just heard Obama on the news and he hit the nail on the head: Clinton has internalized the Washington we're all so sick of where everybody bickers endlessly and searches for gotchas and wedges instead of solutions. There has been absolutely no difference between the Clinton campaign and any campaign run by Rove.

Clinton is all about fighting and that's what we've been doing for decades with the party in power obsessed with beating back the opposition and forcing all members to toe the line and the opposition obsessed with throwing roadblocks to prevent the majority from winning.

Legislators won't vote for policy they believe is good if they think it will also be good for the other side. Sure, there will always be politics involved in our elected officials decision making but it has become ALL politics of the most bitter (yes, that word again) divisive kind and NO regard for good policy or workable solutions and we've had ENOUGH.

Obama is beating Clinton with the broadest donor base in history because he is NOT entrenched in that system and CAN be a leader for change. Hillary Clinton can't and won't She just wants her chance to play the same old game, a game she believes she's good at. The last thing she wants is a new playbook to learn. All those newly registered voters want something ELSE! GObama!

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Kate — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:06:20 GMT

I don't think it is fake controversy and distractions. It's real controversy whether Obama likes it or not. He does not speak for me. I want to know about him. Rev. Wright is a real controversy as is William Ayers. And why, just why, doesn't he wear a flag pin? Is it that big a deal to him? If it is, then why? To quell these things, why doesn't he disown Wright, wear a pin and fess up about Ayers? Yes, these issues should be addressed. Instead, what does he do? Flips Hillary the bird which, in essence, is to all of us. Think about it.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

jp,michigan — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:07:20 GMT

Obama solutions to the issues are on the same note as Clinton, with very little difference. He voted the same as her in the senate and now his solutions are basically the same. The American voter feel ones character, judgement and associates are important in choosing a President. Those are the issues Obama wants to skate pass, when it comes to him, what the public doesn't know ,can't hurt him, that is his philosophy. The media has and still does give him a free pass. I and many more American feel the media is only doing part of their job. The responsibility of the media is to give the American people the hard truthful facts of a candidate, not just that candidate wants us to know!

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Kathy, Sacramento, CA — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:09:29 GMT

I find his patronizing of his character assessments as petty, trivial politics alarming. It is an important issue as this is who he is.
Of course he is trying to laugh it off, because he performed poorly and he is not good Presidential material.
I think that his talking about this everyday as laughable is going to bite him in the @$%^$^ because he is mocking the American electorate as ignorant. We care about character, judgement and his friends that he hangs with. If it was Hitler, or Osama that he was hanging with, it would be a big deal.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

LeBeau — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:23:18 GMT

On this video we see Bill saying more or less what Obama said about gay,guns and religion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYaJHAnmjtk
Enjoy!

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Just Saying, Jacksonville, FL — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:29:30 GMT

Your heading for this is very misleading. In the last 48 hours, you guys have put quite a few misleading headlines on things concerning Senator Obama....

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Ann — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:46:01 GMT

Charlie Gibson and his TV station got it wrong again. Now I know whey I do not watch their news shows, plus I never really liked Charlie Gibson. The media needs to understand that to suggest that Hillary should be put on the ticket as vice president is an insult to the nation not only to Mr. Obama. Should Ms. Clinton be brought into the White House again we are in for nothing but another four years of embarassing information comming out. How did Bill get $500 million for his foundation. What selling of our country did he do? I voted for Bill but he is now a disappointment on all levels. The Clintons should retire quietly and allow our country to move forward in a new direction.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Trev — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:48:06 GMT

So why is Obama engaged in petty, trivial nonsense (complaining about the debate, have a conference call about sniper gate, giving Clinton the "bird" ect)?

Obama = not ready for the general election.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

ekena, alameda, ca — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:48:15 GMT

Yes, let's keep focused on issues not pettiness. All you Washington politickers, don't insult us with dumbed-down politics. Keep it real, Obama!

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

LH, TX — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:48:48 GMT

That's what debates should be about "The issues." Obama '08

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

L.A. Calif — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:50:56 GMT

He is not above any question and needs to spot whinning to get around answering questions that people wnat answered. Who is he to think he doesn't need to answer. He has had months to get his policoces and views across. He still hasn't done that either.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Michael, Miami Beach, FL — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:52:26 GMT

Then why are you attacking senator Clinton on healthcare, when you know darn well her plan covers everyone and will lower cost more than yours, and why are you sending your surrogates after her about foreign policy when you just said two days ago that you were above all of this "nonsense" SOUNDS LIKE THE SAME OLD POLITICS, but unlike CLINTON you have no solutions to back it up with.

GO HILLARY

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Kate, Boise, Idaho — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:57:47 GMT

You'd never know it from MSNBC's website, but 35,000 people came to an Obama rally last night in Philadelphia. Spread the word! Because the media isn't (no photos of that enormous crowd, no story links, except buried deep inside First Read.

MSNBC is too busy reporting on how Chelsea went to gay bars with Gov. Rendell. That "juicier" story made the FRONT page, folks.

We can't have good government without responsible media.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

coryd90@hotmail.com — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:59:07 GMT

It's a sad day when both canidates have to dumb themselves up to win a state primary. boiler makers and hunting gaffes, pluuuuuuuuuease!! Goes to show you how far out of touch the peolple voting in Tues. primary are.

Hello 1920!

Dems '08

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

jane-pa — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:04:13 GMT

Keep going Obama you are at your best now. Play with your trains and act they big guy with all the ans.Riden the rails is a good thing for you.You really think you are all it.Your Golden image is melting and the puddle slippin away.You are so not ready.Your blue and white checked shirt is really bad when thats your news. I find it offensive your trying again to blend in and be one of the boys.Pretty pathetic when you try to be what your not.Now who will we be voteing for the empty suit or the checkered hack. We are supposed to be so dumb to think this is anything but pandering and a put down togeather.How crude you are.Stay on your train and ride

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

kay — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:05:13 GMT

He has found that not everyone is going to give him a free pass.His past is our business if wants to live in our house.
The media has been for to easy on him.
He is to whimpy to debate.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

kay — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:05:28 GMT

He has found that not everyone is going to give him a free pass.His past is our business if wants to live in our house.
The media has been for to easy on him.
He is to whimpy to debate.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Patricia,MN — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:06:19 GMT

Keep it positive. Hit the issues.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

Domenico Montanaro — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:07:08 GMT

Katie, thanks for the feedback. Because of the number of posts today, Obama's Philadelphia rally, which we reported on earlier, has gotten pushed onto our second page. But here's the link to it: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/04/19/921128.aspx

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

ep-ny — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:09:30 GMT

if this is so petty nonsence why is he doing it? He telling us he is petty?? ok ok you made your point now blow your whistle and play.Are you showing your scoreboard like show and tell on your BIG train?? My lord this wants to be our President.Obama says he wants to put people back to work as soon as he gets Hillarys notes again.They say time tells all well this is sure some story he has.

Obama decries 'petty, trivial nonsense'

madfeline — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:08:31 GMT

Could be Senator Obama wasn't wearing a flag pin for the same reasons Senator Clinton, and moderators Gibson and Stephanopoulos weren't.