1: Barack Obama

Obama did not win the presidency because of his charisma rather he won because of his intelligence and his understanding of the problems we face as a nation and Obama spoke to the American people about those problems and how we can solve them as one people. Since his victory at the polls, Obama has demonstrated that he has a good grasp of the issues we face and what to do to address them. We know a good president by the team he assembles for his cabinet. Obama's cabinet consist of the creme de la creme of America's managerial talents both in foreign and domestic affairs. If we give this good man the chance he will deliver.

Richard Komi.

How can Barack Obama be one of the most powerful people? HE ISN'T EVEN PRESIDENT YET!!! He is a nothing - he only got elected out of spite because of Bush - that's all. When will the President's office be held with high esteem and regard instead of voting in celebrity hype?!

I'm not surprised that Newsweek chose to name Obama as the most powerful, even though he hasn't taken office, yet. This just continues the long chain of evidence of Newsweek's bias as a "news" organization. It would have been more appropriate for him to be selected in December 2009, after he's had a chance to demonstrate his effective use of power. Shame on Newsweek. But thanks for reminding me of why I don't buy your magazine.

50 most powerful men huh? like all the rest who are not saved....... .by that i mean if they do not submit themselves to JESUS CHRIST, they will throw down their riches and gold and run for the hills in terror. amen

What a bunch of garbage - Sanchez made me puke, Eric Anderson is a racist/bigot, PIA1981 - you're the bitter sounding one.
Steve KJR - Thanks for he only intelligent comment on the board.

How can he currently be the most powerful person in the world? He is just a freshman senator. Maybe in a couple of weeks he will be the most powerful but not right now. President Bush is far and away the most powerful person in the world.

I want to wish Repubssuck, Pia, Doc, Harley, whatisreal?, HB, olderwiser, and all the others here the best and most meaningful Happy New Year! ! ! Who knows, we all may learn to regret it, but I have something to look forward to in the new year, and would like to say it. Some will probably agree and others may ridicule, but that is what goes on here, and I do that too. Having the political background I do, starting as a definite McC voter, I am surprised to see myself saying this, and a lot of other things I have said. It is with best wishes to all, and for our country that I say this.

Soooo, I just cannot believe it! We soon will have a new President! I have never been so impressed with anyone. Not ever. Wow! He is brilliant. He is wise. There must be something intrinsic, but he has developed that too. No mind in the political realm has ever really impressed me. His mind really, really impresses me. I have seen some in other fields who have held me in awe. but no one has ever done that for me in the political field. I am truly in awe of him. It is great to feel that way about a President, and I am thankful for that in these times.

For me, it is like he was created for the presidency. He seems so much more fit for this job than I could ever imagine, or even hope, could ever occur. He has gravitas. Majorly. Like I have never seen. Demeanor. Focus. Never confused. Steady. Slings and arrows. Clintons. The inevitable. A power structure. They could not be defeated. I agreed. The RNC propaganda machine. Unlike anything before. Actually frightening. He transcended it all. And this man is our President. I am glad. Can't get enough. I want to follow him. I would bear arms with him against any odds. I believe he will use that power for good.

Everyone has warts, but he is fundamentally honest, I believe. He has integrity. Intellectually. And in principle. I believe he will do his very conscientious best. All the time. One could only ask that much fairly. Then there are those talents, skills and gifts.

I must say again that he is the most postracial person I have encountered. I am happy for him. I aspire to that state. I am grateful that such a one is our President.

Finally, is my pride in my country. We did it! Despite all the hate and racism, we, enough of us, set aside color and voted for the candidate. I was full of patriotism following 9/11, but I proudly say that never in my adult life have I ever been so proud of my country.

Happy New Year to all, and may we all pull together to have things turn out alright! ! !

Capitalism is a culture not a thing. You can't save what you are, you utilize what you have to the best of your ability. Like everything else, capitalism has faults and those who will take advantage of those faults regardless of the outcome or who gets hurt. Just because the pendulum swings to the left, does not make it broken. Right now the capitalist machine is doing what is suppose to - win and lose.

How our new President shows his committment to helping and maintaining Israel as an alli will be a major indication of how I will support and get behind him. HIs affiliation and committments to the Muselim world scares me to death when it comes to the Israel/Palestine issue. He on the other hand can be another great leader in getting our country up and running by focusing on the repair and rebuilding of our infrastructure and the millions of new jobs it will creat. This was done before by Rosevelt and proved to be a turning point in the economy of that time period.

the fifty most powerful huh? well just like all the rest when the lord comes back if they are not saved..by that i mean if they have not submitted themselves to JESUS CHRIST they will throw down their riches and gold and run for the hills in terror...amen

pbpace thinks he's a cut above the other mouth-breathers we've encountered over the last year or so. He's not any different than holy or brydges or marti really.
He just a jockey on a dead horse who thinks if the lie and distortion is repeated often enough, it becomes fact. Don't look now pb, but you're not gaining any ground. You're just another mouth-breather. I mean., except for your razor sharp wit.

Ol'Barack hasn't done anything yet....please hold his sainthood for a little while!!!!!

pbpace, Are you seriously relating Clinton's above board actions with Nato in Serbia and the U.N.' mandate in Somalia , to Bush/Cheney's faking evidence to invade Iraq. Do you also stand with the Iranis who described the "aspirin factory"? You've pretty wll shown your true colors now. Just another mouth-breather who gets his/her marching orders from Hannity, Limbaugh and Morris. You fit well in that company. Shouldn't you be blogging on Fox? Con't forget to throw in a few Messiahs, nobamas and husseins in.

Here's a suggestion for a reply. Oh, repubssuck, you are such a bad speller.