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By Greg from IL Aug 7th 2007 at 6:57 pm EDT

Click on the link below and vote for Barack in the Election 2008 poll.

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I am done. | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ Aug 7th 2007 at 7:00 pm EDT

I have been watching the political pundits today and I am done. I am tired of hearing about Barack's inexperience and the inevitable coronation of Hillary Clinton.

I will no longer listen to the post debate spin or the Hillary supporters that are cloaked in the disguise of "political experts." All that does is bring me down.

What I will do is campaign for Barack Obama and spread awareness about his campaign.

I swear, if I listen to another news show I will go crazy.

Obama '08

Re: I am done. | Report to Admin

By TOBBY Aug 7th 2007 at 7:10 pm EDT

Obama is starting greatly.

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Re: I am done. | Report to Admin

By Franklin Katunda Aug 7th 2007 at 11:02 pm EDT

Good piece Tobby. There is no way Hillary gets unpopular in debates subjects can lead in polls and come short on donation. Watch her the 3rd quarter, Bill would afford doing much: by saying the country needs more diplomacy...He did not agree with his wife about her ruling out active diplomacy she attacked the Bush Administration months before.

Mistake ONE: "I will retaliate agaisnt an Al-qaeda attack. Where? She could not tell as the network is stateless"

Mistake TWO: "America is Safer than Before 911"

Mistake THREE: "Frankly, Obama's statements (about Pakistan and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan) were naive and Irresponsible"

Mistake FOUR: " The Washington DC Lobbysts represent the American people"

Re: I am done. | Report to Admin

By Tammy Aug 7th 2007 at 9:27 pm EDT

Tanner,

You've got the right idea. We must all recognize that the media is part of BIG CORPORATE MONEY and their owners are behind Hillary, Inc. This is why Hillary is for lobbyists. One hand washes the other.

Edwards made a reference to the Fortune magazine edition that featured Hillary, Inc. on the cover. It said something like 'Hillary Is Good for Corporate America.'

If Hillary is good for corporate America, you would have to expect corporate America to back her. The media are very much part of corporate America.

The media and other corporations and lobbyists are protecting their investment in Hillary, Inc. That's what's happening. When you understand what these ruthless greedy people are doing it makes it a little easier to take.

Their goal is to depress Obama's support. We can't let that happen. That's what they want. They know it's going to be hard to beat him because the people are behind Obama.

I believe Hillary, Inc. hired Wayne to try and depress support for Senator Obama on this site. It was a full-time job for Wayne just posting negative comments. Why was he so obsessed with Senator Obama? He was trying to draw away his support.

Lets all continue to work hard and prove that the power is with the people. Whenever you need a lift, visit the site. Someone will be here to give you Obama inspiration.

P.S. - Wayne wasn't necessarily a he.

Re: I am done. | Report to Admin

By Franklin Katunda Aug 8th 2007 at 6:30 am EDT

You are right, Tammy. I also had the impression that he (Wayne) wrote and made arguments as a "she" writer would do. I had even once challenged his sexual orientation, given the fact that his name did not match the common man's thinking

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By Jo in Ohio Aug 7th 2007 at 11:16 pm EDT

Maybe it's time for a candidate like Obama to "de-mystify" the role of the presidency. NO president knows it all. NO president has ever come close to being an international political magician. NO president can speak as a one man authority on any subject. That's why this democracy is a team effort by definition. That's why all Presidents surround themselves with smart people.

Hilary is successful at giving people the impression that she has the knowledge, the power and the right positioning, but she isn't as successful when it comes to conveying conviction for dramatic change in America. No doubt about it, she is the "establishment man" and proud of it. To the contrary, Obama is the new man of action on the scene. He must break the spell and let people see the true charisma and genius he brings to the job. It's time for Obama to talk turkey with voters about the mystique of some who claim to "know it all".

Put the candidates in a contest with 5th graders and they could all look like idiots. That's because they are all human. Let's face it: What counts is conviction about necessary reform and the guts to go and act on that conviction.

Obama will make a higher quality president than we have seen since Lincoln. The force be with him.

Dodd | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:08 pm EDT

Chris Dodd: "Desperate Panderer"

Hillary | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:09 pm EDT

Phony...plastic, and not for the American people..

Re: Hillary | Report to Admin

By TOBBY Aug 7th 2007 at 7:18 pm EDT

Richardson is on the same tack with Hillary on garnering massive money from lobbysists.

Obama | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:11 pm EDT

Of course, the most applause...

Because he represents the AMERICAN PEOPLE...

Wake-up MSM...

Biden | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:12 pm EDT

Wow...anger...desperation?

Edwards | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:14 pm EDT

John E.?

A different shade of plastic...

"well, if it's working for Obama, let me try..."

Kuc... | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:15 pm EDT

Kucin-a-who?

Re: Kuc... | Report to Admin

By TOBBY Aug 7th 2007 at 7:26 pm EDT

Kucinih is actually hitting Hillary hard on NAFTA.

Re: Kuc... | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:31 pm EDT

As well he should...Will anyone bring up Hillary's Union-busting with Wal-Mart? Or The Rose (Anti-Union) Law firm? Probably not...let's play nice...

Re: Kuc... | Report to Admin

By Obama-logue Aug 7th 2007 at 8:02 pm EDT

Kucinach is a MAJOR panderer. Next he'll announce.."If I'm elected President everyone in America will get a million dollars!!! And a puppy...everyone gets a puppy!!!"

Re: Kuc... | Report to Admin

By Cilla...Currently living in Spain and lovin' it Aug 7th 2007 at 8:36 pm EDT

LOL!!!! Malia and Sasha Obama would like that!!!!

Richardson | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:19 pm EDT

Richardson:

Politicize an American tragedy...

Hillary and NAFTA | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:20 pm EDT

Hillary...are you kidding? NAFTA Queen?

Edwards | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:26 pm EDT

John Edwards:

"No, really, I'm the change candidate...swear it! For real...No, really!"

anybody got an internet stream link? | Report to Admin

By J. Lowe Aug 7th 2007 at 7:36 pm EDT

hey i'm a non cable dork. anybody got the video stream link?

Re: anybody got an internet stream link? | Report to Admin

By Greg from IL Aug 7th 2007 at 7:38 pm EDT

here's a link

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Re: anybody got an internet stream link? | Report to Admin

By TOBBY Aug 7th 2007 at 7:39 pm EDT

"Obama, if we following my judgment, we would not be here." That was a smart piece.

Re: anybody got an internet stream link? | Report to Admin

By TOBBY Aug 7th 2007 at 7:54 pm EDT

Did you guys see how Obama placed Dodd at his place? Dodd was trying to place the Washington game with Obama, not knowing that Obama is steadfast and very intelligent in dealing with Washington crooks and their liars.

Set up | Report to Admin

By Johnnie Aug 7th 2007 at 7:41 pm EDT

Can you believe the set up here; Keith is making sure that the question goes from left to right so that Clinton answer is always behind Obama; so she has time to think.

Re: Set up | Report to Admin

By Obama-logue Aug 7th 2007 at 7:52 pm EDT

OMG!!! You're right!

Re: Set up | Report to Admin

By sansan Aug 7th 2007 at 7:54 pm EDT

At least they allowed him a rebuttal, and what a great one it was. Go Barack!

Re: Set up | Report to Admin

By Tammy Aug 7th 2007 at 9:32 pm EDT

I noticed that too. Keith made sure to ask Obama questions first to set it up for dumb-dumb Hillary, and to prevent Obama from going after her for one of her stupid comments.

We've got our work cut out for us, don't we?

Hillary and Iraq | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:48 pm EDT

A war that Hillary voted for...when she "strategized" and looked forward to the 2008 campaign..."Hmmm? What would be the most politically expedient?" "What to do, what to do?"...

Hillary | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:51 pm EDT

Hillary:

"Ignore the strings! I am not a puppet...Really, I love you all...ha, ha, ha, ha..."

Kick Butt | Report to Admin

By Johnnie Aug 7th 2007 at 7:53 pm EDT

Obama just kick Dodd and Hillery Butt, that was nice I am glad he got a chance to get that in the open; and of course Hillery got Boed again.

Re: Kick Butt | Report to Admin

By Obama-logue Aug 7th 2007 at 7:54 pm EDT

Yeah....l loved the Hillary getting booed part!!

Re: Kick Butt | Report to Admin

By Jon Aug 7th 2007 at 8:28 pm EDT

Bet you it gets little to no media coverage... or some kind of spin.

Re: Kick Butt | Report to Admin

By Tammy Aug 7th 2007 at 9:34 pm EDT

The media have become master spinners for Hillary, Inc.

GO BAMA | Report to Admin

By ShaniKeys Aug 7th 2007 at 7:53 pm EDT

Obama just owned Dodd BIG TIME, Hillary got booed!!! Go Obama, I've never seen him this angry, his coming out strong out of this debate. He got Dodd to scratch his head lol

Re: GO BAMA | Report to Admin

By MW Aug 7th 2007 at 7:57 pm EDT

Yeah, that was great!

Olbermann said he'd give Barack the last word, then went to Hillary, but he DID wind up giving Barack the last word.

Although I thought Barack started slowly, I'm now getting the impression that he's realized he's going to have to FIGHT BACK.

And that's the best news of today, IMHO.

Cheers and Boos | Report to Admin

By Phil In the Cuse Aug 7th 2007 at 7:53 pm EDT

A good exchange between Barack and Chris Dood on the Pakistan question - note the big cheers Barack got, sticking to what he believed in.
Even more telling, look how they booed Hillary's answer. Let's see all the pundits in her pocket spin THAT in her favor- though no doubt they will.

Re: Cheers and Boos | Report to Admin

By JQ Aug 7th 2007 at 7:55 pm EDT

Go Barack stick to you guns!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Cheers and Boos | Report to Admin

By Carol-STL-MO Aug 8th 2007 at 5:57 pm EDT

Thanks right !!!

Bottom line..Union folks USED to love the Repubs,now they certainly have had enough of Bush's crap & want to "clean house" so they are looking toward the Dems.

Here's were it gets interesting ---The hard core Union folks certainly won't vote for a woman ( EVEN if they liked her--which in this case they don't)----so that leaves our guy Obama

What issues are at the tops of their list? ---- Ending the war, theirs job, the economy, health care & someone they trust!!!

Well Obama gets 5 out of 5 on the issues ( so folks I wouldn't be overly concerned about trying to getting their support).

Obama is good for the union people & stands on their side ---& I believe they already know that.

Re: Cheers and Boos | Report to Admin

By TOBBY Aug 7th 2007 at 8:00 pm EDT

Joe Biden who voted for the war tried harder to bashed Obama, and he failed miserably to answer the common question asked by the poor lady that her husband died from mining last year. Joe Biden was booed.

Re: Cheers and Boos | Report to Admin

By Tammy Aug 7th 2007 at 9:38 pm EDT

Did you notice how Hillary, Inc. nodded in agreement to everything Biden said?

I thought to myself, if she agrees so completely with Biden we can get rid of her, keep Biden and have one less candidate.

She wants you to notice that she agrees with Biden but when Obama talks - she has that stone face death stare.

She's so immature and childish.

Re: Cheers and Boos | Report to Admin

By CEJ Aug 7th 2007 at 11:27 pm EDT

Hillary reminds me of a bobble-head!

Is it just me? | Report to Admin

By ♋Tanner♋ Aug 7th 2007 at 7:55 pm EDT

I think Keith Olberman is doing a disservice for this debate. I really don't like the set up here. He is to busy worrying about the audience and time constraints that it is very frustrating.

Obama Supporters | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 7:55 pm EDT

Although I don't want to appear as a "wise-a**", I can't help myself...these guys make it too easy..

Obama supporters: Keep the faith...we will win this election and take our country back!

Right makes might!

Re: Obama Supporters | Report to Admin

By Lorraine Aug 7th 2007 at 8:28 pm EDT

Tom G: I like the theme 'Let's take back our country!'

Re: Obama Supporters | Report to Admin

By TomG Aug 7th 2007 at 8:46 pm EDT

This is WHAT this campaign is about...

OUR Government...

Obama is the ONLY candidate that will represent me and you...the American people...

Organize, canvas, donate, enlighten, and educate your fellow citizens...

Take our (your) government back...

Re: Obama Supporters | Report to Admin

By Tammy Aug 7th 2007 at 9:39 pm EDT

Thank you TomG.

Thunderous Applause for Obama | Report to Admin

By Diamond -- IrishAmericansForObama Aug 7th 2007 at 7:55 pm EDT

Thunderous applause to Obama for his response to the foreign policy speech.

Booing to Hillary Clinton.

Awesome response from Barack!!!!!!!

Re: Thunderous Applause for Obama | Report to Admin

By Stephanie Aug 7th 2007 at 8:20 pm EDT

Wow!!!! I don't know what else to say. Obama is doing great, being strong, and showing why he should be our next president. What is Hillary thinking? You shouldn't always say what you think when you are running for President???? She had made a few blunders already.

Re: Thunderous Applause for Obama | Report to Admin

By Franklin Katunda Aug 8th 2007 at 7:12 am EDT

Hillary is full of IT: she thinks she is the only political figure authorized to talk about some hot subjects: "Think big but don't say everything you do". WHO IS SHE THINKING SHE IS.

Hillary always wants to play the role of "mothering" the boys on the stage. Can somebody stop that trend? To be precise, can Obama point out that fact and force her to focus on specific details (not jokes and anecdots) and tell the American people the meaning of what she said last weeks on a IOWA radio interview and Obama's statement in his strategy on Pakistan?

The Bush Administration says it all the time: Pakistan needs to act... Did not rule out taking out Al-Qaeda "if Musharaf wouldn't"

She needs to stop pandering and tell the American people what is true about what she DID to the country with her "Iraqi vote" and what she thinks on doing to redeem Americans from a mistake that initiated a foreign policy "disaster" of our generation: Obviousely, nothing, as she won't bring a magical solution to it, we know it. So, she is a looser on foreign policy debate: Make NO mistake. Biden, Dodds, and Richardson want to play hardball. They are 2 "Insiders" of course and one governor who say yes to taking money as well. The winner on that lobbying money debate are Obama, Edwards and Kucinic.

Also, Barack Obama needs to get out of the "race" game these DC insiders are trying to confine him in. He is not a candidate of the African-American "cause", like they intentionally push Sharpton and Jackson to run their past campaings. Sen. Obama is (and he made it clear from the begining) the candidate of all americans.

I found the media playing the same "race" game too: why would MSNBC ask a Barry Bonds question out of the blue only to senator Obama. I think it was a dumb question, while giving Hillary a way to gain scores on Bush attacks with the Katrina Relief.

We are not stupids, we are Americans...Now I know why 2008 will be "different" from the 80's. You can't lie to the American people saying: "... the lobbyists represent the deep American people." WHAT AN INSULT? Guys the more the media will upset us, we will go out and rally more people for Obama and contribute to the campaign. THEY don't own AMERICA!

Obama crowd | Report to Admin

By ShaniKeys Aug 7th 2007 at 7:57 pm EDT

Biden just got BOOED tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooo hahahahahahahaa