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‘Hungry for Change’

Obama's afterglow. A NEWSWEEK exclusive interview.

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  • Posted By: Marco-NYC @ 07/15/2008 3:23:45 PM

    Hello I am from Kosova (Kosovo). I join my Serbian friend in my support for Obama. Many Albanians will vote for him as he represents the future in the United States.

  • Posted By: Nenad @ 02/01/2008 6:12:56 AM

    Hello from Serbia. I can say that Obama is great person and You must be proud because he is main candidat for president of USA. Once I said "Serbia will have woman president when in USA black candidat win. Obviously, many good things were hapen in USA in recent years (I think on racism, not on wars). But his color is not important. Important is the fact that his speach and way of thinking is correct.and I see progress in him.

  • Posted By: steffenanderson08 @ 01/17/2008 10:06:09 PM

    Something that American's should remember it is easy to point the finger to president George bush for all that is wrong with america. Do me a favor and research the power President has compared to congress, our u.s. senate and the house of repsentatives. in my opinion these are the people that we should be worried about take office. these are the people who's name should be known. however in regards to the war on terrorism i completly back ALL OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS DECISION to respond to a never before seen attack on american soil.

  • Posted By: steffenanderson08 @ 01/17/2008 9:56:05 PM

    Sorry my email is actually: SteffenAnderson08@yahoo.com to the previous statement thanks.

  • Posted By: steffenanderson08 @ 01/17/2008 9:52:45 PM

    Obama's wife lays out his case: this is the source of my topic.

    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/01/14/sot.michelle.obama.trumpet.awards.cnn?iref=videosearch



    It is very difficult for me to sit in the comfort of my home and watch critizism on America. I understand to make a statement it is easy to state the negative and point out all the things wrong, but America doesn't deserve such things Mrs. Obama stated. This country has come along way and stands taller then anyother nation in the world and this is not a time for negative comments. On a different note I am a white-middle class non-racist American citizen that doesn't like to classied as one. I personaly do not believe that i can live comfortable for the next four years if this is the common topic of our probable president. She and her husband should not only encourage African America's dealing with economic crisis. With this speech she is causing more racism, and coming off very rude and little inmature.

    I'm a highschool student that is looking for input when trying the decide America's great leader. And as sit around my computer reseaching each and every candiate I would enjoy to hear what we the people have to say...besides my friends at the cafeteria table are getting tried of my necessary obsession. Thanks for reading
    www.SteffenAnderson08@yahoo.com

  • Posted By: steffenanderson08 @ 01/17/2008 9:52:21 PM

    Obama's wife lays out his case: this is the source of my topic.

    http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/01/14/sot.michelle.obama.trumpet.awards.cnn?iref=videosearch



    It is very difficult for me to sit in the comfort of my home and watch critizism on America. I understand to make a statement it is easy to state the negative and point out all the things wrong, but America doesn't deserve such things Mrs. Obama stated. This country has come along way and stands taller then anyother nation in the world and this is not a time for negative comments. On a different note I am a white-middle class non-racist American citizen that doesn't like to classied as one. I personaly do not believe that i can live comfortable for the next four years if this is the common topic of our probable president. She and her husband should not only encourage African America's dealing with economic crisis. With this speech she is causing more racism, and coming off very rude and little inmature.

    I'm a highschool student that is looking for input when trying the decide America's great leader. And as sit around my computer reseaching each and every candiate I would enjoy to hear what we the people have to say...besides my friends at the cafeteria table are getting tried of my necessary obsession. Thanks for reading
    www.SteffenAnderson08@yahoo.com

  • Posted By: gwaggoner @ 01/10/2008 5:10:53 PM

    When, in the history of the world, has a fence ever kept anyone out? That has been tried numerous times historically, and has never worked. Why spend such astronomical amounts of money on something that has not and will not work? Of course Obama is against a fence. It is the sane choice. It is just one example of his level-headed, common sense attitude that I am beginning to admire about him.

  • Posted By: aronimiller @ 01/09/2008 9:58:31 PM

    the comment below is so funny/infuriating. First, millions of people with eastern heritage have the name Hussein. What's your point? Are you that dumb? Are you such a racist, ignorant pig that you would make any judgment whatsoever over something so obviously meaningless. Second, he does NOT have a muslim background (and learn to spell you hillbilly), he went to a school in Jakarta that is NOT specifically muslim, or didn't you read the report ? He won't look at the flag? Please post a link to the article where you read that. Was if from FOX news? ...or did you just make that dung up yourself. I'm not "fooled," I've worked with him in Chicago for years. I understand he comes across as a phony, I won't deny he loves himself, but let me list some phonier, scarier names for you: Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush..etc. The point is, ALL politicians are a little flakey. Senator Obama does actually do good things.
    My main point? Get an education before you smear your trailer paranioa all over the web.

  • Posted By: ObamaMama @ 01/05/2008 2:09:18 PM

    Senator Obama embodies integrity, palpable, visual, auditory integrity. He is a statesman, keen of mind and judgment, and well-spoken. He is an advocate, a leader with conscience and heart. All these years Africa has cried out to the world, cried out for help for her children, her future, sent warning signals, continues to do so. Current administration basically has put all its eggs into one basket: Iraq, turning a blind eye to America's own domestic miseries, Katrina +++, while hawking a great economy. Corporate America only profits!!! Turning a blind eye to Africa, and slow to respond to other nations' emergencies (the fires of Greece are but one example) and alienating the good will of other nations. Mexico and the border fence.+++ Senator Obama voted AGAINST the border fence! He is about internal and international healing. Because he stands for dialogue and diplomacy FIRST. Because he is about the common man, not the corporate kingpins, he is about common ground among the global community. Worthy world leaders give example to world healing. Pope Benedict XVI appointed an Iraqi cardinal recently among 23 new cardinals. Emmanuel Cardinal Delly of Baghdad. The wonderful result? Mass was attended by two Muslim clerics who said they attended this religious service out of respect to Christianity!!! That's the benefit of a world leader who seeks to unify people, who respects our brothers and sisters of all nations, who seeks to heal the hurts of wounded countries such as Africa, not produce gaping wounds or hardship by our indifference or inept foreign policy. Senator Barack Obama embodies and embraces this vital characteristic of a world political leader firmly grounded in the principles of the brotherhood of man. America is desperately in need of internal healing, and its international reputation cries out to be restored from a very sullied position. Senator Barack Obama has the energy, foresight and charisma necessary for world leadership. He's also blessed with other gifts of God. Not only does he possess a razor-sharp mind and wit, he possesses wisdom. He draws his strength from God. President-statesman. World leader. A man of the people, for the people. A man who listens to the people. NO FENCE. NO FORCED HEALTH INSURANCE MANDATE, which draws this country closer to communist ideologies. NO MORE INDIFFERENCE OR BLIND EYES. Concern for the environment, for the future of our children. President Barack Obama!!!

    • Posted By: sundancerollers @ 01/09/2008 9:42:03 PM

      Exactly my point, " he voted against the U.S. / Mexican " border fence. How in the world can anyone think we are protected by someone carrying anything across the border. Bombs, Drugs, Chemicals ? Any weapon is possible, and we think a fence is`nt necessary????? If they can get millions of people across, they can get anything across. And all you morons still don`t want to build a fence.. What we need is a leader whos not afraid to upset the special interest groups and take charge of doing things that just make good sence.


      not scared to upset a bunch of people

  • Posted By: sundancerollers @ 01/09/2008 9:23:59 PM

    He wont recite the pledge of allegiance. He wont look at OUR flag. He comes from a muslum backround. What in the world are you folks thinking ? His middle name is HUSSEIN for Christs sake. Wake up and smell the Jihad. Hes got you all fooled and have mercy on us all if this joker gets elected.

  • Posted By: Micky Marsh @ 01/09/2008 10:10:16 AM

    Democrats we're the optimist
    Lets stay ahead of the critics
    Lets build the economy
    Join Barack Obama the Economist
    Look to the head of class
    Senator Barack Obama is here at last
    Thanks to the American Lads
    Democracy spell victory in USA Land.

  • Posted By: giggles @ 01/07/2008 4:27:15 PM

    Barack Hussein Obama


    was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel , Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita , Kansas .

    Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii . When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya . His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia. When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to Indonesia . Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta . He also spent two years in a Catholic school.

    Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, "He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school."

    Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that that he is not a radical.

    Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son's education.

    Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta .

    Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the Western World.

    Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States , Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background.

    ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office as a Senator he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran!

    Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches.

    The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the United States , one of their own!!!!

    • Posted By: wise ol owl @ 01/07/2008 8:25:57 PM

      giggles, should be idiot, every single member of this government is vetted by the fbi, cia, etc. completely, they even know when you sneeze. this kind of trash that is going around only shows that you need an education. i bet you went to harvard right or did you graduate high school, maybe you made it to grade school. its a good thing that the amerian people are so much smarter than you are or all the rest of the nuts out there that send this smear crap around. he will be the next president and we will be proud of him. you can go live else where.

      • Posted By: John JJ schmidt @ 01/08/2008 6:45:28 PM

        It is hard to take you serious when, or even think of you as a wise ol owl, when you cannot even spell correctly. Maybe you should graduate high school! Perhaps ataining a high school degree will show you that none of these candidates democrat or republican are out for anything other than himself or herself. You want a good candidate, ask Jimmy Buffett. Maybe you could get a change then.

      • Posted By: julian7 @ 01/08/2008 8:38:54 AM

        giggles! you sure make me giggle now with your so accurate conception of someone you relish to put down no matter what ever is said or done. I can see how biased you are, I can see that you cannot see further than your nose. Look at yourself in the mirror and see, if you can see you, then see someone else if you really can.

    • Posted By: italian pride @ 01/08/2008 6:39:10 PM


      I SECOND THAT EMOTION!!!
      I TRULY BELEIVE,MUSLIM OR NOT, IF A BLACK MAN IS IN OFFICE HE WILL DO EVERYTHING HE CAN FOR HIS OWN PEOPLE,NOT FOR ALL AMERICANS BUT HIS OWN.PLEASE !KEEP HIM OUT OF THE PRESIDENCY OR ALL NON-BLACKS WILL REGRET IT FOR A LONG TIME.

    • Posted By: thawkins @ 01/07/2008 7:51:04 PM

      For a verifiable bio of Mr. Obama, I suggest wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obama. And by the way, how could anyone believe that Obama, a man of letters who has achieved spectacular academic success, in fact received his schooling in a virulent Wahabi madrasa of the type that indoctrinates and does not teach any kind of critical thinking or anything much beyond its own strain of Islam? Empty headed blind faith does can attach itself to all kinds of foolishness -- think about it.

    • Posted By: mbaird628 @ 01/07/2008 5:04:13 PM

      Before it was the religous right wanting to create a theocracy and now it is Obama and the muslims.

    • Posted By: lonestarkaty @ 01/07/2008 4:36:10 PM

      I do not beleive a word of this comment. It comes across a shallow and I have heard nothing in his year prior to college or after college that show he has been a practicing Moslem. I think the press who have discovered anything, if it were true. Keep trying people who look for dirt can you turn anything into a negative. I also do not believe he was sworn in with a Koran. Nice try.

      • Posted By: mbaird628 @ 01/07/2008 5:01:55 PM

        Kind of like the religious right trying to take over the US and create a theocracy.

  • Posted By: mrgirard @ 01/08/2008 10:16:25 AM

    I am amazed at how there are people who still want to divide this nation, who want to paint the picture that we hate everyone who are not Americans. Far more amazing, is how we want to slander those who are Americans. You don't have to agree with the platform, or the message, but don't slander for the sake of slandering. Please don't spread the propaganda that they want you to spread. That just makes you a puppet. Obama is an intelligent man, that wants change for this country. We are in desperate need for a change. Bush has placed us in a mess and it's going to take someone with different thinking to place America back on top as the mecca for free thinking, social tolerance, love, honor, patriotism, truth, and justice.

  • Posted By: mrgirard @ 01/08/2008 10:13:07 AM

    I am amazed at how there are people who still want to divide this nation, who want to paint the picture that we hate everyone who are not Americans. Far more amazing, is how we want to slander those who are Americans. You don't have to agree with the platform, or the message, but don't slander for the sake of slandering. Please don't spread the propaganda that they want you to spread. That just makes you a puppet. Obama is an intelligent man, that wants change for this country. We are in desperate need for a change. Bush has placed us in a mess and it's going to take someone with different thinking to place America back on top as the mecca for free thinking, social tolerance, love, honor, patriotism, truth, and justice.

  • Posted By: CalexanderJ @ 01/07/2008 6:47:12 PM

    Experience matters in the sense that typically judgement comes with experience. When you look for the most experienced MD, you don't want the MD that's had the most cases you're looking for the MD that will have the best judgement when it comes to your case. Nobody has more experience running the country in the post 9/11 era than George Bush (yes, I realize that he can't run again), but I feel that he has continued to exercise poor judgement in domestic and foriegn matters, and if he were eligible to run again he'd be the last person I'd vote for. So while Obama lacks the experience of some of the other candidates he strikes me as someone reasoned and intelligent, not someone who blindly follows party lines someone who has good judgement, someone who when presented with the facts will make the decision for the country. Someone who will pick a solid cabinet, who minimize any potential "learning stage"

    mbaird628, i would appreicate if you could please expound on your posts. If you have any facts on Obama and the muslims creating a theocracy, I feel that's very pertinent information, and I would like to know more. If however, it's just something you've heard from someone who heard, from someone who's heard from someone who knows things, then perhaps that explains why I hadn't heard your theory before.

  • Posted By: kindred53 @ 01/07/2008 5:46:39 PM

    Quite frankly...experience does matter. Mr. Obama seems to discount the need for experience in leading an effective change in our country. If I am consulting a MD for a second opionin regarding a medical procedure, I will chose one with experience, along with credentials and training. Experience lessens the time for making a change- get the "learning stage" over and done with and move on. Obama does not have the strength that comes from experience.

  • Posted By: lonestarkaty @ 01/07/2008 4:49:03 PM

    I am wondering, if we really want to affect the deficeit maybe it would be economically feasible to hold the Presidential election once every SIX years for one term. This would mean that the power monger's would only have once chance in a given decade to change things. I am not talking about Congress. I am talking about the Presidential elections only. There's got to be 50 Million Dollars in there somewhere we could put to good use. I would appreciate anyones point of view.

  • Posted By: giggles @ 01/07/2008 4:26:41 PM

    Barack Hussein Obama


    was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Barack Hussein Obama, Sr., a black MUSLIM from Nyangoma-Kogel , Kenya and Ann Dunham, a white ATHEIST from Wichita , Kansas .

    Obama's parents met at the University of Hawaii . When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. His father returned to Kenya . His mother then married Lolo Soetoro, a RADICAL Muslim from Indonesia. When Obama was 6 years old, the family relocate to Indonesia . Obama attended a MUSLIM school in Jakarta . He also spent two years in a Catholic school.

    Obama takes great care to conceal the fact that he is a Muslim. He is quick to point out that, "He was once a Muslim, but that he also attended Catholic school."

    Obama's political handlers are attempting to make it appear that that he is not a radical.

    Obama's introduction to Islam came via his father, and that this influence was temporary at best. In reality, the senior Obama returned to Kenya soon after the divorce, and never again had any direct influence over his son's education.

    Lolo Soetoro, the second husband of Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, introduced his stepson to Islam. Obama was enrolled in a Wahabi school in Jakarta .

    Wahabism is the RADICAL teaching that is followed by the Muslim terrorists who are now waging Jihad against the Western World.

    Since it is politically expedient to be a CHRISTIAN when seeking major public office in the United States , Barack Hussein Obama has joined the United Church of Christ in an attempt to downplay his Muslim background.

    ALSO, keep in mind that when he was sworn into office as a Senator he DID NOT use the Holy Bible, but instead the Koran!

    Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches.

    The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the President of the United States , one of their own!!!!

  • Posted By: concerned expat @ 01/06/2008 7:27:09 PM

    I can't believe nothing of Obama's ties to G. Soros ever appears in this free advertisement. Read http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/04/soros_obama_and_the_millionair.html
    and see for yourself ! So much for holier-than-thou positive campaigning ! Wake up before falling into the likability trap once again !

  • Posted By: concerned expat @ 01/06/2008 7:24:56 PM

    I can't believe nothing of Obama's ties to G. Soros ever appears in this free advertisement. Read http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/04/soros_obama_and_the_millionair.html and see for yourself ! So much for holier-than-thou positive campaigning ! Wake up before falling into the likability trap once again !

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