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By Copyleft

February 20, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Phony outrage is all the far right knows, and it’s the only trick they have left to them.

Fortunately for America, it’s not working any longer.

By Dark Brown

February 20, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

OBAMA ROCKS!!!

By Ed

February 20, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

You have baited your readers. The same sound bite was on NBC’s the Today Show and Tim “I’m in love with Democrats” Russert said the Obama camp needs to apologize. Last I checked NBC is not affiliated with FOX.

By tidbits

February 20, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

EXACTLY… And now let’s focus on what America can do for AMERICA for a change! Wasn’t it Voltaire who said “cultivate your own garden?”

By Jan

February 20, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

Ralph Reed, PLEASE! You’re a has been and you’re trying to get your name back out in the spotlight. No one takes any thing that you say seriously.

By Dusty

February 20, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

I don’t know who made the most rediculous statement, Michelle Obama or Kirsten Powers.

Both sound like ignorant politicos who haven’t learned the rules or propaganda yet i.e., don’t say what you mean, say what sounds the best.

By ed

February 20, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Haven’t people noticed the striking resemblance of Ralph Reed to the doll of a ventriloquist? Not only physically but also in the lack of ideas? Is he a lawyer? Has he ever really made a buck for a honest day work? If he would remove his “christian” clothing, is there anything left???

By Will Jones

February 20, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Hear the bell toll for fascists and fascist apologists demanding an apology from Michelle Obama. Truth, that of all true Americans, her truth, is that bell.

By Jintzy

February 20, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

her remark shows an arrogance that average americans will respond negatively to. too many apologies make a candidate appear insincere and obama’s past will require an abundance of apologies on top of those he’s already offered. obama is a facade whose layers will be peeled away by the repubs.

By joe

February 20, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

The reason you are not getting many comments is because most Obama supporters don’t get up in the morning to go to work. Maybe around noon when they are all at Starbucks doing nothing but spending their conservative parents hard earned money.

By Jimmy Joe

February 20, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

I love the usual “Fox, of course, comment. fox is about 50/50 liberal to conservative in its staff. In most modern media where staff is generally 98% liberal, I guess that does equate to “right wing bias.”

By eto

February 20, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

We will give sister Obama a “pass” on her comment if we agree to not use a double standard for black democrats and white republicans.

By Nobama08

February 20, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

NOBAMA

By TJ from DC

February 20, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

This is ridiculous- anybody with any sense understood what she was saying. This was not a literal since of her never being proud to be an American, but more to say that she is truly proud of America during this time, with what’s going on. I didn’t have a sense of pride because the berlin wall fell, or russia broke down. I was proud when people pulled together after 911, but was not proud with the way many looked to demonize anyone from the middle east. Think for yourselves- repubs are grasping at straws.

By david zemack

February 20, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

“Modern equivalent of Beatlemania”? huh? The Beatles were great artists on the level of Beethoven and Bach and might very well be better remembered than the petty Clinton camp. You try to insult people by comparing them to the Beatles? (desperate people)

-dz

By Spearmint

February 20, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

Regards “hope” which Michelle is sure her husband will give us Robert Ingersoll said Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.*

By Leroy

February 20, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

NBC ran that whole speech about “stereotypical left-wingers” - they said that Democrats “blame america first”? I mean, did they? I didn’t hear their report, but it sounds like Fox - not like something a responsible news organization would assert. If NBC did spin things like this in such a weird way, then - you are right. We should talk about NBC the way Fox is talked about. A news organization lacking dignity. If I’m wrong, I apologize. I just don’t see it.

By LarryT

February 20, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Since the right-wing has absolutely nothing to offer they are reduced to simply making snide comments and feigning outrage at anything said that doesn’t fit their world view. Whether it’s Faux Noise or GE/NBC, the corporate media has no real response on substance, just more sputtering from the likes of Gibson and his fellow tools.

By Jason

February 20, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

BTW, Saddam Hussein has nothing to do with Taliban.

By WL

February 20, 2008 9:30 AM | Link to this

As usual..a misquote…I saw the original speech and here’s the REAL quote…

For the first time in my adult life, I am REALLY proud of my country…

This statement has been taken out of context and as usual the media BLOWS it AGAIN!

By nick

February 20, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

An Obamanation!

By Jimbo

February 20, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Today with so much coppuption in Government and so much money devoted to aquiring a job that pays nothing in retrospect to the outlay, it shouldn’t suprise anyone what is said by these politians and their family members. Anyone who votes for a canidate for any other reason than what is best for our Country is themselves part of the problem! The solution is to hold all politians accountable for their actions and stop them from acting and doing their will rather that the will of the people.

By Alex Steward

February 20, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

By nominating Barack Hussian Obama to run for Democratic party Democrats have confirmed that they are hell bent on changing this county to a Muslim nation.

WAKE UP AMERICA!

Lets take our county back from hate america first crowd.

By Becky

February 20, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I am sure this is not the last in a long line of dumb comments by BOs mate John Kerrys mate was the same typeof person Rich but not so bright Had Bill C made such a comment this would be the top story and huge disappointment to the democrats,but because it was BOs mate who doesn’t know any better its treated as a mistake by an inexperienced un knowledgeable wife Again the Obama’s are excused The entire democratic party will regret the monsters they have created He said last night he is going to shut down guantanamo and what does he intend to do with the prisoners-move them into the white house?? All we can do now is pray to GOD that America wakes up and realises what the Obamas have in store for America The America that I am proud of My soul is safe in the hands of GOD and doesnt need BO to heal it The GOD that just never seems to be mentioned by the BOs, GOD bless America GOD bless you, you know the common things said by people in closings but not BO One has to question if he truely thinks he is the ultimate power

By Rob

February 20, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Please. Ralph Reed is commenting? All the fear and shame based Republicans can do is attack and pick one statement out of context. They have no platform, they were given a chance and ruined our country. Hope rules. Change is coming. Good-bye Republicans. GO OBAMA!!!

By Jintzy

February 20, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Obama Lie #1:

On “Meet the Press” Jan. 22, 2006, Tim Russert and Sen. Obama had the following exchange:

Russert: “When we talked back in November of ‘04 after your election, I said, ‘There’s been enormous speculation about your political future. Will you serve your six-year term as United States senator from Illinois?’ Obama: ‘Absolutely.’”

Obama: “I will serve out my full six-year term. You know, Tim, if you get asked enough, sooner or later you get weary and you start looking for new ways of saying things. But my thinking has not changed.”

Russert: “So you will not run for president or vice president in 2008?”

Obama: “I will not.”

By Peter Cook

February 20, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

I haven’t been paying much attention to the current political cycle. This comment by the wife of one of the candidates, however, is a bit strange. Does this lady know that she might be the next first lady? Hello? Is anyone home?

By Jintzy

February 20, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

Obama Lie #2:

As Sen. McCain has pointed out, Obama promised to use public funding in the general election if the Republican candidate would do so also. Well, McCain has agreed to it, but now Obama wants to back out of the deal. After all, when he made the promise, he didn’t have a chance of raising more than the public’s $85 million stipend. But now that he can raise $300 million, well, what’s a little untruth between the waited-for one and his people? Yes, he can.

By Neil

February 20, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

The point isn’t about what Michelle Obama was doing when the Cold War ended. Liberals are really good at trying to get people to argue about the wrong thing.

By Jintzy

February 20, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Obama Lie #3:

What else can he do? He can make a big point that his candidacy is not about race — which is a good thing. But then he can brag that his will be a “historic” election. We all assume he is not referring to his having lived in Hawaii. No, obviously he means being the first black president. But “it’s not about race.” Yes, he can.

By Jackie

February 20, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

I understand what she meant. I have always been proud to be an American but I have not always been proud of the things that America has done overseas. It’s kind of sad when allies we’ve had for 100s of years lose respect in the span of 7 years. It’s the fault of those in power.

I will vote for Obama if he becomes the Dem nominee. I will not vote for Hillary Clinton because I remember the Clinton era. Even the good that was done will forever be tarnished by scandal. This is also where the great divide between the parties began in my opinion.

By SAura

February 20, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

I agree things are being blown out of proportion concerning Obama’s wife statements. You have to admit, didn’t the cynics dismiss Obama as a fairy tale, the black candidate whose demise from the party nomination was supposed to end at Super Tuesday! America is a great nation and despite the divides that people bring, when all is said and done most Americans are very reasonable and kind people. All Michelle was saying (in my view) is that she is exceptionally proud of her country that people are looking beyond stereotypes and judging a man on his merits without fast looking at his color but ability. People it is this divide that Obama seeks to bring to an end or at least work people to a middle ground and people are willing to work on him and buy his stock right now and it will pay off! Bravo Iowa for starting the road and saying, Yes We Can and that We Believe in the Hopeful Change that Barack has a vision for.

By AG

February 20, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Barack Hussein Obama really does scare me. Just imagine if he was President - Iraq would be a terrorist nation in anarchy and we would be in much greater danger. Sad, but he doesn’t appear to understand that.

By dee

February 20, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Obama = sleeper cell/ anti-american

By Flowerbomb

February 20, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

I just don’t understand what she is proud of. All Obama has done is promise change. He has yet to clarify what that change is. He doesn’t know, so how could she? They must be a perfect match because they both have the ability to talk and talk and talk and say nothing at all.

By AG

February 20, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

Whether its Obama or Clinton for the liberals - John McCain is the only logical choice to lead our country.

By James Pannozzi

February 20, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

No Karl Rove, no clever swift boat attacks, no Fox news is going to stop Obama. The pent up tidal wave of frustration at Bush and the neo-cons for not admitting their strategical fallacies and errors and their boldfaced insistence that their American weakening, economy ruining, budget busting, free trade outsourcings and illegal immigration cheap labor anti Universal Health care policies be continued will lead to the swift and complete conclusion to the downfall of the neo-con attitudes that has already begun.

A CHANGE is in the air, a real change, and like the shadow of a giant that falls across the liliputian brains of the neo-cons, it has struck them with FEAR of the movement that Obama represents, the unifying power of the American people unfettered by corporatism and special interests - the same kind of fear that they have been using to foist their agendas on the people of the United States, the same kind of FEAR that now has the neo-cons ready to beat a hasty retreat to their caves and think tanks and politically connected corporations where they can spend the next 40 years trying to figure what went WRONG in their brief decade of “glory” (sic).

Citizen Jimserac

By Ron M

February 20, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

I heard the speech and that woman was coming from her soul. She was overwhelmed by the realization that in the United States of America, it’s people gave equal consideration to a black man as to a white woman. She did not realize how far this country had come and she did not realize that she was part of this country’s fabric. Her critic helped Jack Abramoff steal money from Native Americans. A man without a soul is who Fox chose to define patriotism.

By Ron M

February 20, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

I heard the speech and that woman was coming from her soul. She was overwhelmed by the realization that in the United States of America, it’s people gave equal consideration to a black man as to a white woman. She did not realize how far this country had come and she did not realize that she was part of this country’s fabric. Her critic helped Jack Abramoff steal money from Native Americans. A man without a soul is who Fox chose to define patriotism.

By Ron M

February 20, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

I heard the speech and that woman was coming from her soul. She was overwhelmed by the realization that in the United States of America, it’s people gave equal consideration to a black man as to a white woman. She did not realize how far this country had come and she did not realize that she was part of this country’s fabric. Her critic helped Jack Abramoff steal money from Native Americans. A man without a soul is who Fox chose to define patriotism.

By mother mart

February 20, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Man o man -there are some very scary and paranoid, not to mention uninformed people out there. You go Michelle Obama - I too am feeling more pride and hope than I have in a long time. The Bush winter is almost over. Give me the spring. And people - take a chill pill. The Obamas are brilliant, Christian Americans. Barack Obama has real ideas and real plans that he will try to implement like all presidents do. But all presidents are only one part of our government. The checks and balances are still in place. The sky is not falling.

By Hans

February 20, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

1) “I mean, I was proud of America when we won the Cold War and the Berlin Wall fell and the Soviet Union disintegrated.” - US started the cold war and USSR would have collapsed much earlier if it wasn’t for Reagan.

2) “I was proud when we expelled Saddam Hussein from Kuwait.” - Without US, Saddam would not be in that position in the first place.

3) I was proud when we liberated 50 million people from the Taliban of Saddam Hussein.” - No taliban in Iraq before the US invasion

4) “I was proud when we provided humanitarian aid to the victims of an earthquake in Iran and to a tsunami in Asia.”

-after a long wait and by the %of GDP US placed 18th.

By Reality Check

February 20, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Its not going to be the Dems with the regret.

If McCain continues this slide to the far right he will surely lose the support of the independent voters. The independents as usual will determine who the next president will be.

There is a reason McCain has won the nomination, he is seen as a moderate.

If McCain embraces the Reed/Rove style of campaigning he’s done. If this is his strategy, forget it.

America will not elect another Bush.

By John Smith

February 20, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

The real question is whether she is proud that “anyone” can be president regardless of race or whether she is proud when something happens that is to her advantage-such as her husband becoming president. Too often, the “for us” promise becomes a “for me” reality once that person has obtained power.

By david

February 20, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Lets see… has anybody mentioned that Hillarys husband played around while he was President..we need more of that in the White House…

By peter7

February 20, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

that the metathesising of foxy news bodes poorly for a democratic country was never more evident than in gibsons take on michelle obama. we have upwards of 30 - 40 million people in this country who present symptoms of clinical depression and stress disorders due to environmental factors. that mrs obama feeling proud to see some lifted from despair to hope can be seen by foxy news as unpatriotic shows only how cynically gibson and the other foxy folk try to play the love of country that most americans feel. “me thinks the lady doest protest too much”

By PoD

February 20, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Michelle Obama owes Martin Luther King & those brave supporters of his movement an apology. She may not have been of age but it was the civil rights movement that gave her the opportunity to attend Princeton & Harvard. Did she pay attention in history class?

What a self serving Capitol B she is!

By RGM

February 20, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

So it begins. What kind of empty-headed invisible female is Ralph Reed and his ilk looking for? Hillary wasn’t passive and retiring enough and now Michelle is supposed to pretend that this country has always chosen the honorable path. I don’t know what country he grew up in but it certainly wasn’t this one. To say that your country has done things that haven’t made you proud of it doesn’t call into question your patriotism, rather it acknowledges the problems and your willingness to try to tackle the issues instead of putting your head in a hole and your butt in the air like an ostrich.

By Nathaniel

February 20, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Alex, you are an ignorant fool. Obama is not Muslim and nothing in his stance or any other Democrat candidates’ stance even remotely suggests your claim. You should take your own advice and wake up. Obama is fighting history, the history of 1930’s Germany. Our country is on a crash course with fascism and too many people stand idly by while the current government slowly erodes our Constitution. Obama seeks change. He seeks to return this country to the people. Government for the people, not the people for the government.

By Stokes

February 20, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Michelle Obama needs a course on diplomacy. Words matter - she can make or break her husband’s presidential bid. I am an Obama supporter but I am disappointed with his wife - she just talks without thinking and she does not appear to be concerned about the consequences of her words. She needs to take a cue from Oprah and First Lady Laura Bush and take lessons from them - how to be liked by millions of Americans. She should apologize. Unless there are some intervention by Obama advisors, I consider Michelle Obama to be a liability to her husband’s campaign. Oprah, please help your friend.

By Quote it right

February 20, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

Mrs. Obama never said she was proud of America. She said she was really proud of America. If you’re going to quote it, the least you can do is quote it right, even if it doesn’t serve your purpose. Your quoting it as you did sure doesn’t help the reputation of spin doctors with this voter. Being really proud is a step above being proud. If you’re going to quote it, get it right.

By Reality Check

February 20, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

AG, you may be frightened to death, but the majority of Americans certainly are not.

Fact is the latest Gallup poll, Feb 18, says 56% want our troops out of Iraq NOW.

Fear will not win this election. Nor will the swiftboating.

By RGM

February 20, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this

So it begins. What kind of empty-headed invisible female is Ralph Reed and his ilk looking for? Hillary wasn’t passive and retiring enough and now Michelle is supposed to pretend that this country has always chosen the honorable path. I don’t know what country he grew up in but it certainly wasn’t this one. To say that your country has done things that haven’t made you proud of it doesn’t call into question your patriotism, rather it acknowledges the problems and your willingness to try to tackle the issues instead of putting your head in a hole and your butt in the air like an ostrich.

By choicey

February 20, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

I’m a first generation immigrant. There are many times I’m very ashamed of this country. But there are many many more times that I’m very proud of America. I don’t know where somebody has been living if she lived 44 years of her life and only until now that she found something to be very proud of. She either needs to think about the problems around the world a little more or go travel a little bit more.

By t

February 20, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

“Reality has a known liberal bias” Stephen Colbert

By Robert Campbell

February 20, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Yes, as usual, the taking out of context of a remark by any liberal stateswoman has been totally “Foxed-up.” !

For anyone who would actually take the time to read Mrs. Obama’s comment, she said “Really Proud.”

It’s Fox and the nay-sayers who make us less than proud.

Let us elect Barack Obama President of The United States of America!

By PCT

February 20, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Reading the comments, I come to realize that most of the criticism is of words taken out of context and being applied to mean what the reader wants to believe. A war of words. One of the comments goes back to the fall of the Berlin wall, the end of the cold war, etc. I see how that would induce pride if you could find something to be proud of as we as a nation had something significant to do with it. However, change is accomplished by the people. That is the reason that this campaign is so electrifying. The people see a chance to bring about change. It is about a candidate inviting them to be part and directors of a movement. People are thrilled when they are asked to participate in decisions which affect their lives. Why are we meddling in other countries when we have so many things that need attention at home? Are we that arrogant as a nation. Wake up.

By Mike K.

February 20, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Was ole’ Ralphie proud when he took that money from Jack Abramoff?

By liars, there is no room for you here

February 20, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

I’d like to know where the hell any of you get off even insinuating that Mr. Obama has anything to do with Islam, anti-American sentiment, or the like. You are talking about a Christian American citizen, raised in Hawaii and starting a family in Illinois, and a longtime member of the United Church of Christ. Having been raised by a single mother and living later in the south side of Chicago he is the only candidate we have seen in the past fifty years at least who honestly knows the value of a buck, has a strong work ethic, was not born automatically well-off and might actually (God forbid) be able to RELATE to middle-class and blue-collar America, unlike John “no new ideas” McCain. After all, not every Joe Schmoe who serves in the military is fit to run it, let alone the whole country, respectable as their service might have been. I advise you to stop with the blatant falsehoods, lest many of you look like total idiots. Associating Obama with anything but American values and integrity shoots your credibility down instantly.

By Bruce

February 20, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

I can fully understand what Michelle was saying. For the past eight years we have all been constantly and continuously subjected to President Bush’s FEAR CAMPAIGN. Remember that he LOST the popular vote. Then it was 9-11 which gave him the platform that he would use for the rest of his Presidency KEEP THEM SCARED. I have heard the words terrorist and terrorism so many times in the past seven years that I think the words should be permanently removed from the English language. Where are the WMDs?? Where is all of this terrorism that Bush speaks of? Other countries get attacked and don’t go off and invade other countries. What the HELL! Are you GOP’s really that stupid! It is time for a change and time for all Americans to once again be proud of our country, time for us to travel abroad with our heads held high and not say we are from Canada, time for us to take up the mantle of leadership through positive actions and not through our military, time for Intelligent Design to be taught in social studies and not science class, time for women to have the right to choose what happens in their own bodies, not for some white haired male who is seeing prostitutes on the side, time to invest in renewal resources and not to be scolded by an oilman turned president on how much fossil fuel we use, time again to BE PROUND TO BE AN AMERICAN!!! VOTE FOR OUR BEST CHANCE AT RETURNING TO THE NATION WE ALL WANT TO BE——-VOTE OBAMA!!!

By ex-Democrat

February 20, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

This repulsive, but very revealing, comment by Michelle O. represents one of the reasons I left the Democratic Party long ago. The liberal extremists that have owned the Party for decades truly ARE ashamed to be Americans since to them nothing counts unless it stems from their own socialist — often Marxist — world view. There is no digression from their party line. Are they Stalinists? No — but they do make you worry about what they’d do if they truly had serious power.

Thanks, Michelle, for reminding me of how dangerous, and stupid, the “Party of Hope” (and little else) has become.

And just when we were thinking Obama might be the lesser of two Democrat evils ….

By Reality Check

February 20, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

This is another example of the bored media trying to stir things up with issues that hardly matter to the American public.

All this fuss on the day oil went past $100 a barrel.

Its the economy stupid.

By Lonestarkaty

February 20, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

I would like to say that Michelle Obama has been a working mother and the wife of a State Senator in IL and now in DC and that she is still in a transition period. She is an educated and intelligent and caring person who puts her children and their well being first. She has accepted her husband’s challenge to work for the future of their children. She is NOT A POLITICIAN. Please don’t expect that she can stump like one. The problem is that so many people are waiting for an opportunity to critize her and I know I would not like to be in that position, I certainly would not trade places. As far as Cindy McCain I had not heard her speak at all except to critize, I am not impressed. I would definitely like to hear what the spouse of the Rep. have to say, they have been on the sideline for way to long.

By Craig also

February 20, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

LarryT and others are absolutely right. The repubs have nothing to offer but faux outrage. And by the very ethically challenged Reed of all people. Go ahead, whine on cons, the rest of the country - including most Republicans as evidenced by the fact that they voted for McCain - want to move on.

By K

February 20, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Choicey is right! Michelle needs to travel to other countries so that she can appreciate and be proud of our country. In fact, I wish she would leave the US permanently and take her phony husband with her!

By Edgar

February 20, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

To say that you would not vote for Hillary because her husband had an affair is just about the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Any sane person would base their choice on whether a candidate can help put food on their table and get health insurance for their children.

By examining the mole

February 20, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Is “coalition politics” at work in Obama’s rise to power?

“Trevor Loudon, the New Zealand-based blogger who has been analyzing the political forces behind Obama and specializes in studying the impact of Marxist and leftist political organizations, notes that Frank Chapman, a CPUSA supporter, has written a letter to the party newspaper hailing the Illinois senator’s victory in the Iowa caucuses.”

“Obama’s victory was more than a progressive move; it was a dialectical leap ushering in a qualitatively new era of struggle,” Chapman wrote. “Marx once compared revolutionary struggle with the work of the mole, who sometimes burrows so far beneath the ground that he leaves no trace of his movement on the surface. This is the old revolutionary ‘mole,’ not only showing his traces on the surface but also breaking through.”

“Let’s challenge the liberal media to report on this. Will they have the honesty and integrity to do so?”

Michelle and her husband are farther left than we could ever have imagined.

By ron

February 20, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Talk about grasping at straws!

By greg porter

February 20, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

something is wrong with most of you. We are constantly pitted against each other whether it’s blanked-out-from-humanity police against citizens or experimental agencies doing tests on the unknowing public, these things including media manipulation that coerce everyone to channel in on particular dictated thought by someones should pull us together. The examples are everywhere and yet everyone continues to operate as if they have self-arrived onto every opinion they spout. the opinions here in this blog appear exactly this way. there is not one lone operator of this maniacal machine called america, it’s all of us turning off our minds and submitting to the routine conditioning treatment induced by mad-money-men. We are the government and until everyone hyper-understands this, we’ll continue the course of discourse

By Frank

February 20, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

This article, like others, has misquoted Michelle. She did not say it was the first time she “was proud” of America. She had the word “really” in front of proud. “Really” in this context means “extremely”. In other words, after living in a society that has seemed to accept the idea that complete cynicism in politics wins, she’s excited that people are voting for someone with principle, character and, yes, the hope that we can actually live according to Christian principles rather than just pretend to.

By averajejoe

February 20, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

I think more people than not are tired of the “plastic politician speeches” where people are afraid of speaking their mind for fear of the pundits ripping them apart. We want real people running this country don’t we? I think this country is wonderful, but isn’t there always room for improvement? Have we yet achieved the ideal America? For younger folks, the Cold War and the Gulf War invoke memories of fear and disillusionment, not necessarily pride.

There is a feeling that more people then usual are getting involved with this election and genuinely excited about Obama. With Kerry I think Democrats were feeling more like “anything but Bush” which is not ideally how you want to pick a candidate. Here we have real hope. Will he live up to the hype? Time will tell. Oh yeah, is Hillary still in it?!

By nw123

February 20, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

The hypocrisy of the Obama Camp really bothers me:

I’m not really proud of this country until now my hubby Bama has a chance to be the president of the US.

I’m for public finance for presidential race until I can out raise my opponent.

I’m for the poor and under-served until I befriend with a fat cat named Rezco and screwed up the low income families in South Chicago.

I’m against the special interest until I got million bucks from a nuclear power plant and shelved a legislation to hold the company accountable for radiation leaking and yet later claimed credit for it.

I’m for speaking from my heart and yet used borrowed words without acknowledgment.

The list can go on and on……

I worry Mr Obama surely will unite the rightring of this country and suffers a crash defeat by the Republicans.

Mccain or Obama to be our next president? The thought makes goose bumps. The spending liberal or war monger “maverick” will surely spend trillion dollars we don’t have and bankrupt our country.

Go Colin Powell or Mike Bloomberg.

By Mandelay

February 20, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Go to the Obamas’ church web site and you will see that the commitment to Africa is the priority. No mention of the United States there. Nothing wrong with making a commitment to see that the many nations making up the continent of Africa are assisted in any possible way to be on a better footing with the community of all nations. However, Sen. Obama is running for President of the United States and the United States was recently and seriously attacked by radical Islam. Michelle Obama might want to visit downtown Manhattan and meditate on the hole in the ground where the Twins used to be, where the American citizens who worked in those towers used to be. Our ability as a nation to take a hit like that and pick ourselves up and go on with courage is something to be proud of. Mrs. Obama plays the race card often and with impunity. It’s time the press stopped giving her a free pass.

By Nikhil

February 20, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Bold: Typical conservative pundits. They will say ANYTHING for ratings. They will make issues out of non-issues to feed their neo-con agenda. They see that Obama is a REAL agent of change against the status-quo, and it scares the hell out of them! Kind of like JFK was in the 60’s. OBAMA ‘08.

By tom

February 20, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Correct the quote.

She said “REALLY proud”. According to this dictionary:

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/really

“really” is a synonym for “very”.

By Ann Clark

February 20, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

As a 40+ year old black woman with two advanced degrees, I agree with Michelle Obama. If this is how she feels, she owes nobody an apology.

By some guy

February 20, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

I am sorry but Mrs Obama shouldn’t have to apologize. I don’t think she meant any disrespect to all Americans. She was stating something from her own point of view and regardless of right or wrong she should be allowed to do so. I am tired of politicians trying to use anything they can tear people down.(This is why we are so divided, always looking at others shortcoming without looking to themselves.) Surely some of these experienced politicians must realize this is what Americans tire of.

By AP3

February 20, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

PRIDE I’m 42 and white. Why have I had a difficult time being PROUD of my country ?? Slaughter of natives, support of totalitarian regimes, assignation of democratically elected foreign leaders, tax breaks for companies moving operations out of US. And a population too under educated, bigoted, fat and lazy to care. Oh, there was that slavery thing also. Seems Michelle Obama just doesn’t get it. GO FOX NEWS

By Buzzzed.com

February 20, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Obama defended his wife on Texas radio. “What she meant was, this is the first time that she’s been proud of the politics of America,” he said. “She has seen large numbers of people get involved in the process, and she’s encouraged.”

By greg porter

February 20, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Native Indians & Dangling Africans from trees. The pictures and stories depicted by all sides paint a very certain picture of the behavior and dupe-ability done by one’s with the most influential bite. Today we have media. An ill-begotten giant that has discovered it’s power and now flexes it’s ego to draw in cowards who’ve taken the oath “if you can’t beat ‘em join ‘em”. Just as all those Americans posed in pictures along with “strange fruit”, we now have a media fed public who have failed to recognize the detriment of this imploding diet. How do we establish that we get along? By not saying we get along? The media is/are those people posing with the black persons hanging from the trees. the media is/are those authors who’ve written misleading accounts of the Native Indian. This is what we do to ourselves, and some people have been paying attention, trying to explain to hard-headed talk-backers who will not listen or attempt to decipher information. everything done is based or deduced to “someone is challenging your space”. We all are influenced and most of these influences have hard-lined embedded, when this is not how influence is meant to operate.

By Buzzzed.com

February 20, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

P.S. If you think the right wing and repugneocon 527s aren’t going to use this and this from http://www.slate.com/id/2165717/&#obamapastor from Slate online, you don’t know how machiavellian they are — the ultra rich republicans and the military industrial complex (as warned by Eisenhower) will do anything to acquire and hold on to power — ANYTHING.

By LREKing

February 20, 2008 11:29 AM | Link to this

The neocons are now hopelessly hooked on their Rove-inspired, Fox-delivered hate porn. And, like all addicts, they are willing to do and say anything to keep the high going. Yet these people, who are trying to split the USA in two, have the nerve to accuse others of being un-American. They have crawled out of the same slop bucket that spawns all those who would drive people apart instead of bringing them together.

By W H Mills

February 20, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

OK, come on FOX. She stated something that probably has more truth in it than we all care to admit. If you really need to report some “sensational” news, then how about McCain and the corrupt “Keating 5”. Or how about McCain’s morality when he was bedding everything that moved as a Naval Officer while still married to his wife Carol. Report something valuable.

By Flowerbomb

February 20, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

What is this change you Obama supporters keep referring to? Yes it is Obama’s promise but what exactly is he planning to change? I have not read one comment that provides any insight into why exactly someone would choose to back him other than he will bring change. Change does not necessarily mean something positive. I find it frightening that so many people seem seduced by the promise of the unknown.

By Cold War Vet

February 20, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

So, Mrs. Obama is now proud of our victory in the Cold War?

If she is genuine, she will convince Barak to state and declare his position on recognizing the great struggle of the Cold War. Recognize the veterans of the Cold War! State that the Cold War is over, but our country has forgotten something, we have forgotten those who have served in the Cold War!

Obama can make the Vets whole and retire the words “Cold War” by issuing the Cold War Victory Medal to those veterans and marking it officially over.

By The truth

February 20, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Obama is a communist.

http://www.aim.org/aim-column/obamas-communist-mentor/

By Phil

February 20, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

The arrogance and stupidity of the media pundits (and yes, some of the readers here) is why it’s time for a change. Change is good. Michelle Obama is right. As an African-American, I can say with authority of my life experience that very few have reason to be proud of the country of their birth. This country’s past and present give much reason for shame and despair. The greatness of America is that we don’t all have to love it. Perhaps Bill O’Reilly would prefer a Nazi Fatherland which demands we all love it. Thankfully, America still offers freedom to disagree. We’re free to criticize and dislike what’s wrong in America, and in the process — CHANGE to make it better. Michelle and millions of others from all walks of life have a right not to love what America IS, but very much love and believe in the ideal of what it SHOULD be. The hope that the Obama campaign offers is that America might get closer to that potential in our lifetime, and be inclusive of all it’s “children”, as MLK might say.

By Atico

February 20, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I think it is time for Michelle Obama to explain what she meant in here pride remark. Obama can’t see into her mind, and therefore can’t make amemds for her remark. She needs to explain herself, and then maybe this will calm down. Until then most of out here in the real world she her as rather shallow and not a good African-American, but a bitter youn 40 something AA. Of course this comment does not include her staunch supporters, just the average guy/gal on the street; blue do democrats need not respond as it would only be redundant.

By Joel

February 20, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I love how people opposed to Obama use this silly little comment to stir up trouble. Give it a rest! Anyone who is making a stink about this just comes off as desperate.

By d morvan

February 20, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

Truth is the Cold War never ended it went underground and changed to different perspectives(Middle East with Russian background support). The Soviet Union did not die or fade away it went through its own regrouping and came back on a more horrendous level(it uses capitalism as its main weapon along with subtle nationalization). The political system is already corrupt and bankrupt in America, look behind the curtains at who truly runs this country and forget the smoke screen you are being fed.

By greg porter

February 20, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

when the calvary’s would win, it was deemed victorious, full of heroes but when the indians would win, it was called a massacre. and then this mind set turned on itself. North and South. the same team. Today, I don’t know how close we are to war amongst ourselves, but the battle of words heightens, regardless of how empty…and isn’t that the way war always is? We all claim something that doesn’t exist…Freedom…and we’ve been protecting this imaginary friend. There is nothing to get back to as some of these politicians imply. when a room full of men went over steps in configuring scripture of certain documents, the possibility that they could be 100% correct is very foolish for todays society to pretend or insist that forward movement had reached an apex for all to embellish. NO! we should maintain the course of arriving and rising infinitely. Quite a few, many folks suggest and demand there is no racial divide. While wallowing in “mistaken”, their prestige accumulates by the false elevation of satellite projection or TV

By John K

February 20, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Bold: Just Words?

Barack Obama and I both, apparently, believe words mean things. Harvard Law grad Michelle Obama says “for the first time in my adult life” (25 years or so) “I am really proud proud of my country”. Does this mean she was not proud of her country before now? To paraphrase Bill Clinton, it depends on what the meaning of really is. Does she say Bold: REALLY, as in extra, or does she mean Italic: really as in truthfully? The way I heard it was the latter. And if so it is hard to imagine that she has not found anything to be proud of of in the USA during her 25 years of adult life. I wake up every day and am not only proud to be an American, but also proud of my country.

By Leah Lee

February 20, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

Nothing wrong with being either Beatlemaniac or Obamaniac….

By hcgogo

February 20, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

For those stupid and shallow people who voted for Hussein Obama: Hussein Obama will fix your soul to make you proud of your country for the first time in your adult life.

Yes, he can!

By Chris Smith

February 20, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

“I was proud when we liberated 50 million people from the Taliban of Saddam Hussein”

Examine this statement! Refers to the Wrong mass populace, Wrong Country liberated from the Taliban, Wrong Bully Boys answering to that Iraqi (not Afghani) Dictator or Demagogue (who the same NeoCons armed and installed, as they did Noriega, then took each down in a “Patriotic” liberation).

Buckle up for further outrageous disinformation as the Presidential elections near. The same old Black Box voting machines and dirty tricks? We haven’t “seen nothing” yet.

Just another example of misleading jingoistic propaganda by the people that are raiding our Social Security fund, devaluing our currency, invading foreign lands for Oilfield and pipeline control, outsourcing our jobs, destroying the middle class

By BGreat_in2008

February 20, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Words matter, but often the parsing of statements goes too far….as it has with Michelle Obama’s statement. Michelle Obama was highlighting that this moment has made her really proud of America.

I had a similar feeling after voting in the VA primary and then hearing the results that evening….people came together to support a man and a vision….of change and hope for a better future.

Having experienced intense sadness when JFK was assassinated, I have not felt as hopeful about this country since that time until now. I get what Michelle is saying; I agree…this is a special time, to be really proud.

Of course, I am and no doubt she is, proud to be an American every day, even on the days that Bush has done stupid things..like attack Iraq because of WMD….I am embarrassed as a proud American of George Bush, his policies and his administration…it has not been a proud time in our history, though certainly there have been some days that were better than others, most have been less than memorable.

It is time to turn that page. Watching Barack Obama bring people together, believing that there is hope for the future, for them and our country, that there will be real change and that once again America can lead in the world, rather than police it, is inspiring. In fact, as a proud American, I can say it makes me really proud today!

By Leah Lee

February 20, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Nothing wrong with Beatlemania or Obamania….

By russ karaviotis

February 20, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

M.Obams comments about the US were well thought out and framed. She knew exactly what she was saying.The comment smacks of arrogance and totally lacks any sense of humility, as well as telling every ex vet that he did nothing good for his country,nor any black man before her husband nor anyone that existed in the united states in her adult life. If this is to be a first lady, she first needs to be muzzled and taught behavior that does not alienate left or right, which is the message of her husband, who obviously endorses her statement, and exposes his own character flaws and true agenda.

By Edgar

February 20, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

So Phil,

do you hate Bill O’Reilly? Or are forward-looking people such as yourself above hatred?

By Amr Khaled

February 20, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

I would like to see Obama become president of America because he champions change and hope, which we Muslims need. Barrack Obama speaks on behalf of millions of Muslim youth who seek work, respect and freedom. The Indonesian people would love to see a president who has studied at an elementary school in Jakarta. The evil Republican Bush administration has planted landmines everywhere. The USA must not allow a continuation of current policies, even in a less extreme way than the conservative evil Republican Bush administration. The evil Bush administration has also imposed phobia on the Americans with lies to to counter Iran and terrorism. The arms industry will not give up these deals under any circumstances. It is time for the American people to vote for the Middle East and Islamic world ~ it is time for the American people to elect Barrack Hussein Obama as the first first black president of the United States. His personal greatness has come just in time, at the hour of greatest need, to save the Middle East and the Islamic world.

By freebird

February 20, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

There’s nothing more un-american than Democratic party right now. They used to be ok, but now they are flat wrong on almost all issues. I can’t believe there are so many half brain dead morons still supporting them. How did republicans ruin the party? They didn’t! Clintons did! Republicans inherited poor state of affairs from those idiots, who used Marines in their parade uniforms, as waiters and waitresses, undermined America’s authority throughout the world, and then conveniently blamed it on Bush. George W. Bush at least has integrity and character, unlike his predecessor. And just for the record, I’m not a multi-millionaire, but I support Republicans. It’s the only hope in these days, as they are the only ones realizing the danger we’re living in. Not Obama with his childish idiotic comments. He needs to take off the pink glasses. Definitely not Clinton. These clueless democrats and their supporters are the ones spewing hate right now, and dividing America, not the conservatives. If any one of these morons is in power, we’ll see the same behavior as from spanish new prime minister - nothing but appeasement to the terrorists, half paychecks going to taxes, and not much more.

By The truth

February 20, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

What boggles my mind is how NO ONE has been able to come up with any accomplishments of Barry Osama other than he is a good speaker and is black. We might as well elect Spike Lee. Anyway, Chris Matthews, who loves communists like Obama, can’t even name one accomplishment. I found this on the liberal huff post site.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/19/chris-matthews-humiliatesn87493.html

By Osama bin Laden

February 20, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Oh and by the way, Death to America.

By RVT

February 20, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

Michelle O has the right to be proud or not proud of her country, as we all do. If she has a hard time remembering the last time she was proud to be an American, so what! Hmmm…Now that she’s brought it up, a lot of us have had to think hard to remember the last time we were proud to be American. It certainly has not been anytime in the last six! On the contrary, thanks to our current administration, being an American has been rather an embarrassment.

By freebird

February 20, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Amr Khaled: I would like to see Obama become president of America because he champions change and hope, which we Muslims need. Barrack Obama speaks on behalf of millions of Muslim youth who seek work, respect and freedom. If you’d like the above mentioned things, shave, take off the turban, and maybe someone will think about hiring you. If you live in America, then perhaps it time to assimilate, rather than trying to get America to assimilate to you.

By Osama bin Laden

February 20, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

Oh and by the way, Death to America.

By Edgar

February 20, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I have a question for every African American on this forum: If you are voting for Obama, is it because he is African American as well or because you believe that he would be a better president?

And if it is the latter, does that mean “better for African Americans” or for every American?

By ByronV

February 20, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I Love My Country.

It’s like having a child who acts like a bully, lies and steals. You will love him, but it will be very hard to be proud of him.

By Elizabeth

February 20, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

M. Obama has eaten at the the table of opportunity and has done exceptionally well. However, she comes across angry at anyone who dares to support another candidate. She reminds me of some of my associates, who drive luxury vehicles and wear expensive clothes, but see themselves as victims. She should be proud to live in a country, that has such opportunities. Many talented people didn’t get breaks that she did.

By Chewy

February 20, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I love the fact that liberalism has never accomplished anything other than brainwashing college students into hating their country. Liberals are the most depressing people to be around. No one likes them or their ideas so they have to name call and trash talk. Liberals boast about tolerance yet they hate anyone who doesn’t agree with them.

By greg porter

February 20, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Sick: your hair is black, mine is brown and hers is a blond brunette mix. I’m a “he”, over there is a “She”. Pink hued skin, Brown, caramel, democrat, libertarian, green, republican, left, right, blind, handicap, asthmatic, diabetic, cool, square, high society, young buck, old head, Our ideas flake and fragment off from our origin base. reconsider the origin base. Humanity.

By rvt

February 20, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

Michelle O has the right to be proud or not proud of her country, as we all do. If she has a hard time remembering the last time she was proud to be an American, so what! Hmmm…Now that she’s brought it up, a lot of us have had to think hard to remember the last time we were proud to be American. It certainly has not been anytime in the last six years! On the contrary, thanks to our current administration, being an American has been rather an embarrassment.

By DonA

February 20, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

who cares???

By ByronV

February 20, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

Amr Khaled, you must be a plant.

By AHL

February 20, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

She said what she meant to say… she does not and never has loved the nation where she grew up and has been afforded every opportunity to make a comfortable life. This was all paid for by the blood shed by our young men of the military over the centuries. People they disparage at every opportunity. She and Obama are not patriotic Americans, but rather sponges who take advantage of our freedoms without being willing to sacrifice anything to help pay for the privileges afforded to them.

Weak minded people who can’t reason for themselves will be told to vote for Obama because he will give them a life where they don’t have to work to survice, but rather thay become willing slaves to the welfare society that is propetuated by the Domcratic perty.

It’s simple to understand for those who will look realistically at what’s going on.

By what?

February 20, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

“…the Taliban of Saddam Hussein…” This person’s blatant ignorance of the major foreign policy of this administration preclude them from even being a credible talking head. Hey Genius! The Taliban are religious extremists in AFGHANISTAN and Saddam Hussein was a SECULAR dictator of IRAQ. Get off my TV.

By The truth

February 20, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

RVT, You want embarrassment? Try Bill Clinton raping women and molesting a 19 year old intern. To top that off, Bill lies to the grand jury and losses his law license. That tops ANYTHING W has done. Maybe you should stick to delivering pizzas to trailer parks.

By Donna

February 20, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

I do not support Obama, but even I agree that this fake issue has been blown way out of proportion. Come on, does the media really think Americans are so stupid they can’t understand what Mrs. Obama meant?

Perhaps the media could start to focus on REAL issues, like how Obama plans to fund his programs AND pay down our enormous national debt.

Ending the war and the Bush tax cuts will still leave a shortfall, meaning either the program goes or we get new and higher taxes.

By Ria Rhodes

February 20, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

The GOP could pull another Swift Boat out of their proverbial bag of nasty tricks, but Obama’s not a vet like ex-POW McCain who btw, never really addressed his parties smear campaign against a fellow veteran, or did he? Kind of ironic though that arguably the real power in the Bush Administration is five-time draft deferral wonder Dick Cheney with his “I had better things to do” rebuttal to criticisms.

By greg porter

February 20, 2008 12:18 PM | Link to this

the concept of “Team Spirit” has gone awry, ran and running amuck. is it possible that we all could eventually be individually split on and against everyone? you may think your group is cool, but why are you in a group? do members of your group argue among themselves? if so, isn’t this a proof as to why you are in any particular group which suggests radically different ideas? Are you positive that you do not share other group thought? is there such a thing as to radical group thinking? is your group tiered? Wouldn’t it be cool if animals could talk? (sarcasm)

By May

February 20, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Keep Talking Mrs. Obama. Now we will know where you and your hubby stands. Finally, a substance in your speech !!!

By John Paul Telhomme

February 20, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

The complete quote puts everything in the right context: “Hope is making a comeback and, let me tell you, for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country. Not just because Barack is doing well, but I think people are hungry for change.”

No apologies necessary and no need to demand them. Has Ralph Reed explained his connections to the notorious lobbyist, Jack Abramoff? These few on the political right who for years have shown intolerance and lack of flexibility — You are with us or against us — are the same one who propelled the Republican Party into the chaos that now surrounds it. Need I say anymore?

By Thom

February 20, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Amr Khaled is right about one thing. A vote for Barrack Hussein Obama is a vote for the Middle East and the Islamic world. Thank you democratic party, for showing us your true colors, you’ve really won us over tis time. After McCain becomes president, I think it’s time for democrats to move to the Middle East and practice Islam… I am sure the democratic women in particular will just love it when they realize what they have really stood for.

By greg porter

February 20, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

wouldn’t it be cool if animals could talk? some reigning beast who could manipulate inside the power of suggestion and eventually take photos with hanging/murdered species out at family gatherings. Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, San Diego Zoo, County Fair, After Church Service Sunday Lynching…imagine an ant convincing a human to be a part of a movement to silence the leopard species. ???

By JimJ

February 20, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Will all of you left-wing radicals really be proud and feel secure if our president is of Muslim origin, trained in the same Muslim schools as the 911 terrorists, and sympathetic to every liberal cause in the world?????????? Will this make you feel secure?????? Puhlease.

By sparta_bubba

February 20, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Let the woman talk. At least she can formulate and articulate an opinion of her own, unlike “Miss Laura.” And what about that man “Miss Laura” put in his grave in Texas? At least Michelle’s hands are clean.

By thomas

February 20, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

“The American government is leading the country towards hell. … We say to the Americans as people and to American mothers, if they cherish their lives and if they cherish their sons, they must elect an American patriotic government that caters to their interests not the interests of the Jews. If the present injustice continues with the wave of national consciousness, it will inevitably move the battle to American soil, just as Ramzi Yousef and others have done. This is my message to the American people. I urge them to find a serious administration that acts in their interest and does not attack people and violate their honor and pilfer their wealth. I am one of the servants of Allah. We do our duty of fighting for the sake of the religion of Allah. It is also our duty to send a call to all the people of the world to enjoy this great light and to embrace Islam and experience the happiness in Islam. Our primary mission is nothing but the furthering of this religion. Let not the West be taken in by those who say that Muslims choose nothing but slaughtering. Their brothers in East Europe, in Turkey and in Albania have been guided by Allah to submit to Islam and to experience the bliss of Islam. Unlike those, the European and the American people and some of the Arabs are under the influence of Jewish media. … ” ~ Osama bin Laden, May 1998, ABC

By Mad Dog

February 20, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Michelle Obama was born in 1964. “Her adult life” began roughly, then, in 1984. Since 84, we;ve had the second Reagan term and his endless, record deficits and support of right wing death squads in south america, Poppy Bush and his dud economy, Clinton’s zipper problem and the Right’s embarassing, frothing, self righteous attacks on him, and 8 years of the Worst President in American History who stole the election in 2000 (helped by naive young people and liberals who voted for Nader). I agree with Michelle Obama (and what she MEANT you rightwing d*******). When I see current young Americans getting involved to take their country and future back, for the first time in a long time I am proud of this country. To the rightwing Christian lunatics out there led by the nutbasket Bill O Reilley and Ralph Reed, I ave news for you: America is NOT always right. America is NOT always good. Keep it up, Obama supporters. The Right will attack you for whatever you do or say because they fear you. Leave them in the dust.

By ATLborn

February 20, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

LOL! I’m loving the exchanges on this blog. Barack the Muslim blah blah blah. LMAO! The man is not a muslim and you all know it but will spew any lie u can out to the ignorant in hopes that it sticks and will influence them to vote against Obama. Now simple minded peons are trying their best to paint Mrs. Obama as unpatriotic because of her recent comments. Give me a break. What she said is no big deal at all. She owes no one an apology.

I can’t wait until Obama wins the presidency. The crying and whining from a lotta u chumps on hear will make his victory priceless. LOL!

By Reality Check

February 20, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

Left wing radicals-lmao!

Now that McCain has decided to embrace the Bush legacy his probable opponent has started to open a wide lead in the polls. Obama now leads McCain head to head in every poll by a 6-8 percent margin.

Sounds like mainstream America is sick of the war of fear. 56% FOR immediate withdrawal. And nearly 70% think the Iraq war was a mistake.

By CwnBt

February 20, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

I’m tired of Obama’s reluctance to answer the questions. Whenever he’s confronted with something from his past his pat answer is “That’s not what my campaign is about.” WTF!

Has Obama set himself up as an untouchable? Can’t touch him because he’s black? Can’t touch him because he’s above it all?

DEMAND ANSWERS FROM OBAMA. HE’LL CRACK UNDER PRESSURE WHICH IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF PRESIDENT WE DON’T NEED!

I say screw the liberal’s PC. The stakes are too high.

By Courtney

February 20, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

“I just don’t understand what she is proud of..”

Flowerbomb, she is proud that Americans are finally waking up to participate in the democratic process. Young people such as myself have grown increasingly apathetic over the years, and Obama has mobilized millions of grass-roots supporters from all walks of life. Of course she’s proud of him, but her comment speaks to the Amreican people and the power that we can have when we unite for a common cause. 43,000 people signed up for Austin debate tickets, which is 2,000 more people than voted in the 2004 election!!! I agree that he should clarify more in his speeches and in debates what his specific plans are. But all these plans are detailed on his website. Please, do your homeowrk before spreading ugly, UNPATRIOTIC lies.

By Courtney

February 20, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

“I just don’t understand what she is proud of..”

Flowerbomb, she is proud that Americans are finally waking up to participate in the democratic process. Young people such as myself have grown increasingly apathetic over the years, and Obama has mobilized millions of grass-roots supporters from all walks of life. Of course she’s proud of him, but her comment speaks to the Amreican people and the power that we can have when we unite for a common cause. 43,000 people signed up for Austin debate tickets, which is 2,000 more people than voted in the 2004 election!!! I agree that he should clarify more in his speeches and in debates what his specific plans are. But all these plans are detailed on his website. Please, do your homework before spreading ugly, UNPATRIOTIC lies.

By WylieD

February 20, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

“Words matter!” saith Obama.

Except when they don’t serve his purposes.

Why make excuses for the words of a 40-something, Ivy-League educated lawyer, who has already been through her husband’s U.S. senate campaign? She’s smart and experienced. She meant what she said.

Read the entire text of Michelle Obama’s speech. She did not misspeak. The problem is that what was said and meant at the time, later turned out to be inconvenient.

Just as with Barack Obama’s current problems in trying to back out of his earlier commitment to accept federal campaign financing.

And his 2006 pledge not to run for president in 2008. One could go on and on.

By Jon

February 20, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

The hate-spewing wing of the Republican Party has lost the majority, the backing of most Americans, and soon, they are going to make CONSERVATIVE into a filthy word. People won’t be chumps forever, and when the right-wing’s words catch up with them (as they are doing now)they, not Democrats, will be the big losers.

By BOKE

February 20, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

The only “hope” the Republicans have is that quote.

Liberals believe in alleviating the suffering and despair of everyone — even those who disagree with us, those who despise us. Everyone.

And, as Jesus said, “Love your enemy.” (Of course, we liberals understand that people may interpret words differently, e.g., American Christians seem to interpret Jesus’ words to mean “Kill your enemy.”)

I.E., Michelle Obama was simply showing compassion for Republicans. Giving them hope. :)

By Copyleft

February 20, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

Just read through the comments by Alex Stewart, dee, “the truth” (i.e., the LIES), and you’ll see how desperate the Obamaphobes are getting.

The right wing is going down and flames, and they’re grasping at straws in a futile effort to attack their way out of trouble. Too bad for them that eight years of Bush-itis has inoculated the country against further outbreaks.

By Copyleft

February 20, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

That’s a funny desperation move too, CwnBt: thanks for reminding us.

Nothing better than announcing “What WOULD happen if this or that happened, and that PROVES he’s unfit to lead. Because I know what would happen.”

Seriously… your best argument/attack is that he hasn’t cracked under the pressure of something that hasn’t happened, but you’re pretty sure he WOULD? And this, after Gee Dubya already folded like a cheap deck chair when 9/11 really DID happen!

Pathetic.

By cs

February 20, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Seems like a millionaire lawyer can’t get a break.

By Roger

February 20, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

For all the people defending Michelle based on the word “really” you need to stop and not make yourselves look like fools. She made that speech twice. The first time she did not say “really”. At the second speech she added “really” thinking it would make it all better. It didn’t.

There’s a video on youtube if you want to see both speeches side by side.

Defending her words based solely on the word “really” just makes them sound so much worse when you realize she didn’t say add the “really” until later.

By The truth

February 20, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Copyleft, People like you love nonsense. It’s all that you’re good at. You live for the moment instead of reality. Reality is that Obama will have to face the war on terror and he has already said that we should “end the war.” fine. We’ll be fighting in NY, Chicago and LA. Liberals like to ignore problems because you don’t know how to solve problems. It’s why you guys hide in coffee shops. The real people are fighting in a war to protect your right sit in Starbucks all day. Liberals, such as you, have no solutions and speak rhetoric trash. You still can not give me an accomplishment about Obama. I asked you this yesterday. All I hear is crickets.

By Ann Clark

February 20, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

Roger:

stop grasping at straws. There are people with differing views regarding this country. Get over it. This is a country of diverse ideas and beliefs.

Just continue to watch Fox News and continue to get your talking points from that “news” station. While you’re doing this, we’ll continue on our movement to change this country into something everyone can be proud of being a part.

By ken

February 20, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

I’m the biggest Barack supporter around but that was a very sloppy comment by his wife.

“The only time”?!?!?!?

Come on. That’s sloppy if she did not mean it that way. And stupid if she did mean it.

She is a black woman who went to Princeton and Harvard. Her husband is a black man who went to Columbia and Harvard. They are both lawyers. Her husband served in the state senate. Her husband is now a U.S. Senator. He is now the front runner for the Democratic nomination.

All of that was a result of their own abilities and hard work and they ought to be very proud of themselves.

But America does not deserve any credit for that? The fact that AMerica presented her and her husband the opportuniity to accomplish those achievements has never made her really proud until this moment?

Ask her in how many other countries, regardless of their skin color, could two people who were basically poor kids with no connections whatsoever, rise up to not only where they are today but where they found themselves 1 year ago, 5 years ago, 10 years ago, 20 years ago?

They ought to be really proud of themselves for getting themselves there but they also ought to be really proud that America has enabled them to get there through opportunities that are not often otherwise available in most other countries around this world.

By Bubba

February 20, 2008 1:18 PM | Link to this

SO, she was in Law School! Is that supposed to excuse her from not knowing the significance of the Berlin Wall falling? Now, if she were in Pre-School, Yes!

Sorry, I agree with Ralph! Remember last year, Mr. Obama refused to wear the American Flag on his lapel??? If he is elected…buckel your seat belt and open your wallett.

By British Mick

February 20, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

I feel sad having to expose Barack Hussein Obama but the man is a complete fraud. The truth is going to surprise, and disappoint, and outrage many people who were drawn to him. He has lied to the American people, and he has sought to misrepresent his own heritage. Obama’s life story is vastly different from the one he portrays. My point: if he will lie about his mother and father, what else is he lying about? Fiction: Obama stated in his Convention speech: ‘My father … grew up herding goats.’ The ‘goat herder’ claim has been repeated endlessly. It is a lie. Fact: Obama’s grandfather, Hussein Onyango Obama was a prominent and wealthy farmer. His son, Obama’s father, was a child of privilege, not privation. He was an outstanding student, not a herdsman. Fiction: Obama was given an ‘African’ name. Fact: Obama is a Muslim who has concealed his religion. I am a strong supporter of the Muslim community, and I believe Muslims have been scapegoated. Obama has a great opportunity to be forthright. Instead, he has treated his Muslim heritage as a dark secret. His grandfather was named ‘Hussein.’ That is an Arabic-Muslim, not African, name. Hussein was a devout Muslim and named his son, Barack Senior, ‘Baraka.’ Baraka is an Arabic word meaning ‘blessed.’ Baraka comes out of the Koran and Arabic, not Africa! Barack Senior was also a devoted Muslim, and also chose a Muslim name for his son, our own Barack Obama, Junior. Again, his name was an Arabic and Koranic. Obama has spent a lifetime running from his family heritage and religious heritage. Would his father have given his son a Koranic name if the father was not a devout Muslim? Obama’s stepfather was also a Muslim. Obama is the first Muslim-heritage senator; he should be proud of that fact. There is nothing to be ashamed of in any of the three great Abrahamic religions.Fiction: Obama Senior was a harmless student ‘immigrant’ who came to the United States only to study. Fact: Obama was part of one of the most corrupt and violent organizations in Africa: the Kenyatta regime. Obama’s father ran back to Kenya soon after the British left. It is likely Obama’s father had Mau Mau sympathies or connections, or he would not have been welcomed into the murderous inner circle of rapists, murderers, and arsonists. I believe Obama’s secret shame at his family history of rape, murder and arson is what actualizes him. British research is not yet complete, but is currently examining British colonial records. Their investigation to date has drawn on information on three continents. And what about Obama’s beloved Kenyan brothers and sisters? None of his family was invited to Boston to share his prominence. Are his relatives being kept in the closet? Where are they? More secrecy, more prevarication.It is time for Barack Obama to stop presenting a fantasy to the American people. Americans are forgiving and many would still support him. It may well be that his concealment is meant to endanger Israel. His Muslim religion would obviously raise serious questions in many Jewish circles where Obama now enjoys support. In any case, Obama is still living a lie.

By clark brooks

February 20, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

1980: The October surprise 1981: Reagan fires the air traffic controllers and takes the solar panels off the white house 1982: Michelle Obama turns 18; Reaganomics starts the worst recession since 1929 1985: Iran-Contra starts 1986: Space shuttle Challenger explodes 1988: Reagan leaves office setting a record for most indicted administration members, having borrowed more money than all previous presidents combined 1992: Bush signs NAFTA, 1993: Congress ratifies NAFTA, starts sending American jobs South - “Giant sucking sound” 1995: Monica and Bill 1998: Impeachment 1999: Sanctions estimated to have killed 500,000 Iraqi children 2000: Bush wins white house 5-4 2002: US invades Iraq, which did not attack us or our allies 2004: US imprisons as many Black and Hispanic people as China’s total 2004: Abu Ghraib 2007: IFHS estimates 140,000 Iraqis dead from the occupation, others estimate a million 2008: Michelle Obama sees light at the end of the tunnel

By GeezGuys

February 20, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Clark, ask your doctor about Prozac. It may be right for you.

By Larry

February 20, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Madam Obama is an arrogant biotch !

By Typically Republican Nonsense

February 20, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

I love America more. No, I love America more. I’m more proud to be American. No, I’m more proud.
Typical right-wing BS! They need this crap to fool the average American into against their best interests. They get their base fired up with abortion, gays, and flag burning and then they reward their wealthy donors with job killing free trade agreements, tax breaks, etc. WHEN WILL SOCIAL CONSERVATIVES WAKE UP AND REALIZE THAT THEY’RE BEING USED.

By Johndad

February 20, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Obama may have a dream but he doesn’t have a clue.

A few more missteps like this may cause the American press to fall out of love with the Obamas. When participating in politics it is paramount to say things in as nebulous a manner as possible. Michelle Obama should look to her husband for pointers as he is a true artisan in that regard.

By edward

February 20, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Hey Jintzy..He was not lying or talking just about himself when he said this was going to be historic. Clinton is a woman and if I remember correctly, WE HAVE NEVER HAD A WOMAN PRESIDENT. Please correct me if I am wrong…And btw, we still will not have one next year.

By clark brooks

February 20, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Geez! That reminds me:

2003: Bush gives a half trillion dollars to big pharma, claims to be helping sick people

By CwnBt

February 20, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

Copyleft; Obama can buy time by evading the inevitable. It only prolongs the pain he will suffer when political correctness falls by the wayside.

W folded like a cheap deck chair?

then WTF are you libs complaining about? It’s not because W folded. It’s because he did something about it when you wanted him to do nothing which is exactly what your Obama would do.

He would talk and talk and talk giving you chickens-hit libs hope that all will be fine.

Obama’s “blind faith” surrogates

Kirk Watson is a Texas State Senator. How much dumber can the electorate be? A LOT DUMBER, LIKE YOU is the answer you’re looking for.

By cindy

February 20, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

I agree I had lost hope in this country due to all horrific events and the treatment of minorities and the way other countries view us. Obama gives us a sense of hope, only if we are going to work together.It doesn’t matter race or economical background we all have to bring our country up to code for our survival.

By sharon

February 20, 2008 2:39 PM | Link to this

I will loose all respect for Mrs. Obama if she apologizes to anybody. People are starting to feel threatned so they are grasping for straws. As usual the media is using words to destroy. There have been many times when I wasn’t proud of America. The travesty that followed during Hurricane Katrina was one such time. People hate to hear the truth or face themselves in the mirror. We have had some dark and not to proud moments in this country and she had every right to express herslf. In the words of Jack Nicholson “You can’t handle the truth”. Yes, Obama is promising change and that’s good enough for me. After the last eight years I am open to any kind of change. On a serious note: I don’t care who you people elect as long as it’s somebody who will strongly enforce the immigration laws and patrol our borders.

By The good side

February 20, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Let’s see about changing your mind, We first invaded Iraq on weapons of mass destruction, then we wanted to liberate the people( Liberal). Now it’s all the terrorist are so stupid they are going to go and fight the American Soldiers in Iraq. Some of you SO-CALLED AMERICANS ARE REALLY NOT Americans. McClain voted against the Bush tax cuts, now he supports the Bush Tax cuts because he pandering to the conservative base.

It’s amazing Obama decides to run for president which means he changed his mind! I guess he is not allowed to!

By Obamania

February 20, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this

Her comment was narcissistic. It was approved by her and read twice. You cannot nuance this. Her place - get real - her place as she admits, was being sent to a prestigious college ahead of more qualified candidates (based on grades/sat scores) with tax payer money. Why this is offensive is real - because it disrespects all the efforts of everyone, black and white, to give her the opportunities she received. Those people who made those sacrifices were called Americans. She should be proud of what they did for all of us.

By Churchill

February 20, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

I love this country. It is a great place to live. And I truly could give a care less about what the rest of the world thinks of us. We bail every other country out when they need. If they are so great why does the rest of the world have problems. If they are so perfect shouldn’t their cultures be problem free

By Crenshaw8

February 20, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

When did everybody in America lose their hope? when did Mrs. Obama lose pride in her country? Ooooo Ooooo I know.

When the Obamas convinced a herd of sheep that he was their hope. When the Obamas convinced a herd of sheep that he was their pride.

What a bunch of losers! Really!

By D

February 20, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I am confused…..did you say Taliban and Saddam working together??? I have read that was never the case….please send me to your source of this info

THANKS

By D

February 20, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

I am confused…..did you say Taliban and Saddam working together??? I have read that was never the case….please send me to your source of this info

THANKS

By Sarah

February 20, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

I cannot believe people are still making anti-Muslim comments. Good God people! Most of the world hates us. Instead of foucsing on what a person says in her own opinion, maybe we should focus on fixing this country. I am already tired of the pundits. They are ruining America by making it petty!!!

By Citizen G

February 20, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Having heard her “entire” quote, I agree with her 100%, and I see NOTHING for her to apologize for. If W, Chaney, McCain, and the rest of the Repubs have not been called to apologize for some of the things that HAVE DONE as “elected officials”, then surely she doesn’t have to apologize for something she SAID as an American citizen.

By The good side

February 20, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

It is very interesting that some of the people on this blog know so much about people/C’mon now quit hating when someone is trying to United people. The time for individualism is over! Obama is going to have a team of qualified American Leaders who will help in the decision making. They will no think about their party they will think about getting this country back on track.

Flowerbound grow up!

If you really know politics Junior Senators can only add to a bill when you are the minority party in the SENATE. It’s amazing the lack of knowledge that we have in THE ATL!

Facts about Obama

Passed Amendments to provide funds for Homeless Veterans.

Provided Tax credis to get gas stations for installing E85 fuel pumps.

Obtained funding to help the World Health Organization monitor and respond to a potential avian flu pandemic.

Got an amendment out of Senate eliminating no-bid contracts in the post-Katrina reconstruction so more money would actually wnd up in the hands of the tragedy’s victims.

Sponsored a bill with Dick Lugar aimed at restricting weapons proliferation and the black market trade.

Just a few from his days in Washington.

If you really new politics only about 12 to 24 bills or significant bills come up or a roll call vote on the Senate floor every year. ALMOST NONE ARE SPONSORED BY THE MINORITY PARTY THAT IS WHY YOU SEE DEMS AND REPS CO-SPONSING BILLS>

Wake-up people we are the strongest Nation in the world but we need to work together to stay the strongest greatest nation in the world that is what Mr. Obama is offering UNITY!

By Davo

February 20, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

Michelle Obama and Ralph Reed can both keep their opinions to themselves as far as I’m concerned. They both operate under the guise that they speak for all Americans and in doing so divide this country even more. Ron Paul has my vote because he rises above all this rhetoric.

By Copyleft

February 20, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Keep describing this imaginary world, in which you “just know” that Obama wouldn’t be able to do anything useful.

It’s probably the only safe refuge you have left, what with the REAL world turning against the failed Bush doctrines and moving on to something better. (Something Democratic.)

“The Lies,” I see, continues spewing random insults while hysterically insisting that those who disagree with him are the ones with nothing to say. He knows, of course, that Obama has no intention of ending the war on terror—just the pointless war in Iraq, which has nothing to do with it and never did!

But hey—don’t let facts get you down, Bush-backers. They never have before, right?

By The village idiot

February 20, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

To Roger. I was not referring to a quote of what Mrs. Obama said in the past. As a senior citizen, I don’t frequent Utube I was referring to the quote above of what she said on Monday. My point was: if you’re going to quote it, quote it right. If it’s going to be something she said before the uproar, say so. Another fool. Quote it right.

By Rob

February 20, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

Ralph Reed!? You actually quoted Reed and gave him column inches? Wow. How… quaint. -It’s a long way to November. Pace, pace. If you’re already reaching for commentary from the likes of Mr. Reed, what are you going to do in a month, in two months, in four, in six months? -I miss Huntley Brinkley and Cronkite. Some actual journalistic research and reporting, and respectful commentary. Instead, we get diatribe, invective, and vitriol. -This is why the papers are going south. This stuff is not worth reading.

By ralphie

February 20, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

WooHoo! High five! ‘Change’ has been a political slogan for 100 years, and you are falling for it again. An Obamanation!

By ralphie

February 20, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

WooHoo! High five! ‘Change’ has been a political slogan for 100 years, and you are falling for it again. An Obamanation!

By James Carter

February 20, 2008 3:28 PM | Link to this

WooHoo! High five! ‘Change’ has been a political slogan for 100 years, and you are falling for it again. An Obamanation!

By tiff

February 20, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Is it funny to anyone but me that the only thing that people like Ralph Reed and these republican right-wing nuts posting her today have to be proud of in this country has to do with the destruction and demise of other people and other countries. They are not saying i’m proud that every American child has health care. Or i’m proud of the way we treat our veterans, how we treat the homeless or the disabled. They are not proud of the way the elderly in this country are getting along, having to choose between food and medicine on a daily basis. They are not proud of America’s economic status in the world, or the fact that we are headed for, (most economist say we are all ready in a recession). They are not proud of the fact that they vote to send young men and women to war while their young wives and husbands struggle to put food on the table every night. They parade a few soldiers on tv who overcame the odds after serving tours in Iraq, mainly because they have well to do families who can help them adjust. They are not proud of the fact that the suicide rate among soldiers in Iraq is up 45% in the past year and a half. And those who do make it back end up in mental wards because they can’t deal with themselves after they were forced into an illegal war against a country who did nothing to us or posed any threat to us. Only to have their government tell them nothing is wrong with them then deny them treatment for their illness. You see as long as you and your children (Mr Reed) are not victimized by this administration you can stand up and say i’m a proud American. And the reason they can not say they are proud of these things is because they know good health care, care for the elderly, care for the veterans and homeless etc. don’t exist in this country. But most Americans know the truth, that’s why they are voting for change in this country. You fill most Americans head with the idea that if Barack is elected president every terrorist in the world will be on the way to destroy us. Truth is Bush was in office when 9/11 happened but you didn’t blame him. You patted him and that ding-wad Rudy on the back and said they saved us from demise. They twisted her words to make it look like she was degrading America, I won’t speak much on that because that’s what people do in elections. I will only focus on what Barack is doing and that is trying to bring all Americans together not matter race, gender or religion. You see when we bow our heads to pray the same God that listens to you listens to me.

By onyi

February 20, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

If I have nothing to be proud of I am proud to be an America. But I think I have many many things to be proud of. God Bless America.

By tiff

February 20, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

British Mick, can I have some of what you are drinking or smoking. I always wanted to know what it was like to be inside of a bubble.

By American Patriot

February 20, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

All the far right does is sit around and chew up real patriots.

They don’t pay tax they truly owe and they don’t go fight the war but send some others.

In other words, they (the far right) are cowards and hypocrites.

They are really good for nothing; it is best if the country rid all of them.

By Time for an Overhaul

February 20, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Michelle Obama came off sounding like a racist with that remark….if this is the first time in all her life she’s proud of AMerican, she darn sure doesn’t need to be the first lady! On the other hand, if it was as later claimed, an honest mistake in her choice of words, she needs a lot of help before being put in front of the microphone again…costly mistake.

By Bobby Blade

February 20, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

I voted for Obama in the Georgia primary. The comment made by Michelle Obama is going to be a huge problem for her husband Barack if he becomes the democratic nominee. The scary thing about this is that she actually said it twice. She said it once in Madison, Wisconsin and again in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/02/19/michelle-obama-is-proud-of-her-country/

This is going to be used as wedge issue to leverage some other borderline issues concerning Barack that have yet to make it to the mainstream media outlets.

By Jan

February 20, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

Han, You talk about all that you’re proud of.
1. Are you proud that this country enslave thousands and thousands of Africans from 1607-1865? 2 Are you proud that in 1838 thousands of Cherokee Indians were forcibly removed from N. Georgia, stripped of their rights and forced to move against their will to ‘The Trail of Tears’ by the government of Georgia and the US governemnt? 3. Are you proude that your President Bush has this coutry in a war based on lies, which Ms. Clinton voted in favor of. 4. Let’s not mention what America did for those poor Katrina people.

Ms. Obama’s words have been taken out of context and what we have here is fear and nervousness that Sen. Obama is going to be the next President of the U.S.

By Jeff Saeli

February 20, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Mrs. Obama is out of touch or does not know much about American history. I’m glad life has been good to her. She is a smart and very capable woman, and has worked hard for her position in life. She should be proud that many black and white Americans have suffered and in some cases died so that Americans of all races are today rewarded for their talent and hard work. No other country has tried harder for equal rights than this country. The fact her husband is close to becoming the next President of the United States proves we have come a long way. For that and the stuggles those in the past endured, she should not only be proud of this country but thankful.

By Churchill

February 20, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Jan is a lib hack. What the American people did to the victims of Katrina? Nature caused the Hurricane. It was a big one. It makes landfall on New Orleans. New Orleans is a city that sits below sea level. It was a major disaster. America reached out the victims, welcomed them to their communities and donated millions of dollar to various charities. America is not a bad place. It is a blessed place. Perhaps, the misery you America hating libs have is in your dark, depressing, blame America first collective state of mind.

By Tater

February 20, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

Tiff - You really need to get your facts straight before you start rattling off where to place the blame. Another thning, just who do you think pays for all of these entitlement programs you want for everyone? The taxpayers, the middle class hardworking tax payers. It is not the high flying politicians or the wealthy, it is the middle class. All of these freebie programs sound wonderful, but fact is the middle class can’t keep paying for all of these programs…many of these programs are truly worthwhile, but some are merely more rhetoric from the democratic party and actually mean more taxes, always has.

If we took half the money spent by both parties on their campaigns in this election alone, we could provide healthcare benefits for a lot of people….

If we took half the money both administrations have spent bribing corrupt governments to comply with the UN, we could do lots more.

Fact is, both administrations are the same really. Lots of campaign promises, lots of talk of hope and change, but no real talk what they will really do….it’s just talk.

Believe in change….what exactly does that mean when it comes to healthcare, immigration, terrorism, the economy….where are the facts people?

By Abomi Nation

February 20, 2008 4:21 PM | Link to this

The economy, iraq, terrorism, healthcare, immigration, unemployment, the deficit, oil prices, education, inflation, taxes, corporate corruption, Social Security and the environment are the issues that people will vote on.

If you are as shallow as Bobby Blade and think the comments of Mrs Obama are going to have any effect on this election you are crazy. If you are like the others that have already started the swift boating and think these tactics are going to work again you are also crazy.

On a scale of 1-10 this made up outrage is a minus 10.

By FOR OUR COUNTRY

February 20, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Obama’s speech (October, 2002):

Good afternoon. Let me begin by saying that although this has been billed as an anti-war rally, I stand before you as someone who is not opposed to war in all circumstances. The Civil War was one of the bloodiest in history, and yet it was only through the crucible of the sword, the sacrifice of multitudes, that we could begin to perfect this union, and drive the scourge of slavery from our soil. I don't oppose all wars. My grandfather signed up for a war the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, fought in Patton's army. He saw the dead and dying across the fields of Europe; he heard the stories of fellow troops who first entered Auschwitz and Treblinka. He fought in the name of a larger freedom, part of that arsenal of democracy that triumphed over evil, and he did not fight in vain. I don't oppose all wars. After September 11th, after witnessing the carnage and destruction, the dust and the tears, I supported this Administration's pledge to hunt down and root out those who would slaughter innocents in the name of intolerance, and I would willingly take up arms myself to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. I don't oppose all wars. And I know that in this crowd today, there is no shortage of patriots, or of patriotism. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war. What I am opposed to is the cynical attempt by Richard Perle and Paul Wolfowitz and other arm-chair, weekend warriors in this Administration to shove their own ideological agendas down our throats, irrespective of the costs in lives lost and in hardships borne. What I am opposed to is the attempt by political hacks like Karl Rove to distract us from a rise in the uninsured, a rise in the poverty rate, a drop in the median income - to distract us from corporate scandals and a stock market that has just gone through the worst month since the Great Depression. That's what I'm opposed to. A dumb war. A rash war. A war based not on reason but on passion, not on principle but on politics. Now let me be clear - I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal man. A ruthless man. A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power. He has repeatedly defied UN resolutions, thwarted UN inspection teams, developed chemical and biological weapons, and coveted nuclear capacity. He's a bad guy. The world, and the Iraqi people, would be better off without him. But I also know that Saddam poses no imminent and direct threat to the United States, or to his neighbors, that the Iraqi economy is in shambles, that the Iraqi military a fraction of its former strength, and that in concert with the international community he can be contained until, in the way of all petty dictators, he falls away into the dustbin of history. I know that even a successful war against Iraq will require a US occupation of undetermined length, at undetermined cost, with undetermined consequences. I know that an invasion of Iraq without a clear rationale and without strong international support will only fan the flames of the Middle East, and encourage the worst, rather than best, impulses of the Arab world, and strengthen the recruitment arm of al-Qaeda. I am not opposed to all wars. I'm opposed to dumb wars. So for those of us who seek a more just and secure world for our children, let us send a clear message to the president today. You want a fight, President Bush? Let's finish the fight with Bin Laden and al-Qaeda, through effective, coordinated intelligence, and a shutting down of the financial networks that support terrorism, and a homeland security program that involves more than color-coded warnings. You want a fight, President Bush? Let's fight to make sure that the UN inspectors can do their work, and that we vigorously enforce a non-proliferation treaty, and that former enemies and current allies like Russia safeguard and ultimately eliminate their stores of nuclear material, and that nations like Pakistan and India never use the terrible weapons already in their possession, and that the arms merchants in our own country stop feeding the countless wars that rage across the globe. You want a fight, President Bush? Let's fight to make sure our so-called allies in the Middle East, the Saudis and the Egyptians, stop oppressing their own people, and suppressing dissent, and tolerating corruption and inequality, and mismanaging their economies so that their youth grow up without education, without prospects, without hope, the ready recruits of terrorist cells. You want a fight, President Bush? Let's fight to wean ourselves off Middle East oil, through an energy policy that doesn't simply serve the interests of Exxon and Mobil. Those are the battles that we need to fight. Those are the battles that we willingly join. The battles against ignorance and intolerance. Corruption and greed. Poverty and despair. The consequences of war are dire, the sacrifices immeasurable. We may have occasion in our lifetime to once again rise up in defense of our freedom, and pay the wages of war. But we ought not - we will not - travel down that hellish path blindly. Nor should we allow those who would march off and pay the ultimate sacrifice, who would prove the full measure of devotion with their blood, to make such an awful sacrifice in vain.

Let’s turn the page,

VOTE OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!

By wondering what changes

February 20, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Scared? Yes, the changes Obama will bring will be like everything we knew or worried about will be changed to “pay back” for those past years of slavery and white men being “in charge” because Obama will “owe his soul” to so many in the black community that he will be indebted to put Jesse in as Sec of State, Al Sharpton as Attorney General, one of the King sons as something, and so on. You get what I mean. Don’t say this will not turn into a racial card because Obama will have to pay back for all those votes that were gotten through threats to black politicians if they did not jump on his BO bandwagon. I don’t think Obama realizes that he will not be able to control the tides that will begin flowing. I wish Colin Powell had been the man running for President. He is someone who knows politics and the world very well - and was his own Man. So much for wishing. Change ain’t always good!

By Reality Check

February 20, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

Liberal hacks seem to be the trend this year.

Latest Gallup poll says 55% of all Americans plan on voting for a Democrat in their local US House of Rep race. Only 41% plan to vote for a Republican.

In 2006 those numbers were closer. Remember what happened in 2006??????

Go liberal hacks!!!!

By neocons are crazy

February 20, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Wondering what changes? Are you really that stupid? When did you realize that you had such an irrational fear of black people? Are you saying that in order to assuage your fear of black people, Obama should not appoint any black people to cabinet positions? Of course you cite the names of civil rights leaders who strike fear in the hearts of your fellow Kluckers, while declaring in the same breath that you are not turning this into a ‘racial card’. Turn away from your evil ways, ask God for forgiveness and you’ll be alright.

By Worried American

February 20, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Hey “American Patriot”, if you get rid of all the conservatives, all the tax money needed for Obama’s plans will go away with them. I bet you did not know that 50% of Americans pay NO taxes, but get tax “rebates” while those of us that are supposedly “rich” pay for their rebates(don’t believe it…look it up). We are small business owners. If Obama does what he says with the cap on FICA and ups our taxes too as he says he will, we will close our small business(as will many small business owners) and watch unemployment go up. We won’t be able to afford it. With an “S” corp., we pay on the profit the business makes, but we don’t keep that profit. Open a small business and then see who you vote for…..Also, maybe look up the word Socialism….that is what America is becoming….have the “rich” pay for it all. That is what happened to ancient Rome. The rich got tired of paying so they quit their jobs to collect from the govt. and soon there was no one left to pay for everyone and everything collapsed. Read your history…..that is a fact.

By chester

February 20, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

I think she meant that she is proud of the fact that America is embracing A black candidate and women for the position of commander and chief A lot has to be said about that in light of the history of America and its politics. It was a genuine statement that America is able to look past race in gender for the consideration of president. Yes we have come a long way and we should be proud of that fact.

By Abomi Nation

February 20, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this

The Bush budget calls for 514 billion dollars in defense spending for 2008. After all is said and done the total will be closer to 715 billion.

Tell us “worried American” what effect will this have on small business?

Then tell us how McCain is going to maintain this level of defense spending, cut taxes and balance the budget by the end of his first term. All things he said he will do.

By jeed

February 20, 2008 5:27 PM | Link to this

What if she SAID exactly what she MEANT? That’s impressive… much better than speaking from the advisors’ scripts. Thank God for CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.

By RufustheRoadRunner

February 20, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Does anyone else in America see the incredible irony in the fact that President Bush is treated like a King in Africa but you couldn’t get an African-American to cross the street to shake his hand? Just another example of how totally clueless the left is in this country.

By MannyT

February 20, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

As you like to slice and dice each word, the quote that started this was a misquote.

At least argue about the actual thing, not a false interpretation of it. Not the best news work. How much should sloppy journalism be held against people who get paid to do it? Or does it pass as an honest mistake?

See and hear the actual quote. Note correction in bold in blog.

By Flick

February 20, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

Fox News and the sad a* sheep who would believe anything they have to say aren’t even worth addressing. Ms. Obama said what she meant, most likely, and it makes me proud to hear a political person lay it out plainly. I’m 52, white, male , and can not recall feeling much pride in a nation that has been the bully of the world since I can remember. And when you think about what was done to the Native Americans and the early building of the country with slave labor, it has obviously been that way from the get go, though obscured by high flying rhetoric to the contrary, and the blather and bluster of those in charge congratulating each other as they skimmed the cream off the astounding natural wealth of the land and the hard work of this country’s people. Even now our friends and family working at walmart and in the service industries are being screwed so that the rest of us can by cheap plastic crap we don’t need at affordable prices etc. etc. The people in China have jobs now because of this, but their working conditions are awful, their ecosystems are being trashed, and they don’t get paid much. Basically we have made them the American lowest lower class, and we don’t have to look at it happening day in and day out, so we don’t have to feel so bad about it. This is globalization, an opportunity for the rich to screw even more people more thoroughly in every place on earth, while destroying any vestiges of self sufficiency that might remain. We have propped up whichever convenient regimes were willing to give us what we wanted for cheap, or would tow the line one way or another. We have been a country that is itching to kill to get what we want and all the while proclaiming “Christian” values.( First Gulf War there was not even an excuse of defending “Democracy”) Look at what we spend on the military compared to the rest of the world if you don’t believe this. We have bases worldwide. We are an empire based on greed and might, nothing like what even “Our Forefathers” envisioned, and have been devolving into an even more fascist, more malignant state under the Bush regime. I am sick to death of the fear mongering and lies of our government. I am fed up with corporate/government domination of our people and of the people of the rest of the world. This is a view of our country that could make a person feel sick at heart. But some times the truth hurts, and needs to be dealt with. Real patriotism is about loving the people of your country enough to try to fix what you see is wrong. Real patriotism is not about being some mindless cheerleader. Fortunately the evil perpetrated by our leaders is only one side of the picture. People on the whole try to be good most of the time. When we are out of our cars anyway we treat each other pretty well for the most part. The people of this country, like any other country, are kind, gracious, generous, smart, loving, neighborly, funny, and wonderful to be around, on a good day. No two of us agree on anything completely. No two of us have the same story. It’s a country full of diversity, differing customs and damn good food of all sorts, thanks to the diversity. It’s a place where a person can make a good living if they are willing to jump through the hoops, work hard, and not waste the money in their trust fund on partying. It’s a place where the freedoms that are still intact allow for possibility. The possibility of change for the better. Ultimately what has given me my deepest frustration with America is that our potential to do good in this world is so enormous, and that we have repeatedly squandered that potential. We have not taken advantage of our opportunities for meaningful change. Nobody’s perfect, but our record has been ridiculously bad. I’m not saying I’ve never felt pride in our country or that our country is all bad. That would also be far from the truth. When we do give to disaster victims, when we do intervene in a genocide (Kosovo), then on those days I can feel some pride. I love the feeling of possibility that characterizes life here and the “Can Do!” attitude that is one of our best national character traits. I love the old people who told me stories about the depression, and the little kids who go on playing despite the craziness taking place all around them. Hey, some of my best friends are Americans, they’re like family. And one of the absolutely coolest things about the U.S. is we are from everywhere, and through all of our much maligned divorce and remarrying we are related to more and more people from elsewhere all the time. When I was a kid all the relatives I knew about were basically English, German, and Swiss in my family. Now they include members with Puerto Rican, Vietnamese, Chinese, Dutch, and Afghan heritage, just to name some of the origins I’ve heard about. I think this is a great thing. Our diversity, that is what despite our history, I love about America. Barrack Obama’s candidacy is a ray of light in this grim time of corporate hegemony, environmental collapse and political cowardice and collusion. This is because he inspires as well as having viable, well thought out plans to address the many problems we are now up against, not just as a nation, but as citizens of the world. The most overwhelming problems of the coming decades are the combined overpopulation of the planet, the mass extinction of species and ecosystem collapse that is underway, climate change, peak oil, loss of topsoil through conventional oil dependent agriculture (and the staple food shortages that are already happening in a number of countries from this and other causes ), the shortages of water and other resources that are being tapped out in our overpopulated world’s scramble to industrialize and adopt consumerist culture. The solutions neccessary to deal with these converging forces will be difficult to formulate. We absolutely require leadership that is intelligent and cooperative on the world stage, as these are global problems and not anything the U.S. can address unilaterally with any real effectiveness. It is way past time to dump the fear mongering clowns that have been gumming up the works with ideology and idiocy. This includes McCain though he could not help but be a step up from Bush. That is not nearly enough in these critical years. And it is not time to elect another friend of the Corpocracy like Clinton. Obama may not be perfect, but he’s the best shot we have at leadership to help us create a survivable future. We will need to pull together worldwide and I believe Obama is smart enough, open enough, and unfettered with corporate obligations enough to get the job started. He will help us regain the world’s respect for our nation by reinstituting our civil liberties, stopping torture, renditions, warmongering, and the blockage of essential climate change treaties, programs, and legislation. He will institute incentives that will enable the neccessary solutions to be researched and instituted. The point is that it is we the people who will have to do the work, and Obama can inspire and unite enough of us to pull together and do what must be done. I also feel, finally, the possibility of taking an unqualified pride in our nation, not just for breaking down racial barriers, but for finally having the sense as a people to come together and do the right thing.

By westcoast

February 20, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this

Remember it was a Republican(supposedly conservatively) controlled Congress and Whitehouse that laid the foundation for this mess, that our children will have to cleanup. It is time for some introspection and less name calling.

By HtbYbb

February 20, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

What if she SAID exactly what she MEANT? That’s impressive… much better than speaking from the advisors’ scripts. Thank God for CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.

BELIEVE IN? BELIEVE IN?

Obama claims to write his own speeches so why does he need three speechwriters?

You Obamaniacs are just too stoopid for your own good.

By wondering what changes

February 20, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

If I could only believe Obama would not be influenced by the people he will “owe” should he win the nomination and then (God forbid) the White House. I would really like to believe in change. Change however usually causes massive upheavals that run havoc and go out of control. For instance, just how is Obama going to “pull the plug” in Iraq and bring all the soldiers and equipment home? and what about Afganstan? We have soldiers all over the world. What does Obama plan to do about North Korea and their nukes? Our world is global. We can no longer retreat behind our shores and tell the “bad guys” to stay away - or what? Just what does Obama and his advisors think will happen when we pull all our soldiers and weapons back to USA and we are attacked and everything that defends us is safe at home and then gets blown up? Do I worry? Yes! Tell me about change that will really bring safety to our world and make the bad guys stay away and leave us alone? How many 9/11 attacks can we afford in order to change? Just sign me “wondering” and give me answers Obama.

By Tinsel

February 20, 2008 6:21 PM | Link to this

At the very least Mrs. Obama is NOT proud of America.

At the very best Mrs. Obama is incompetent just like her husband will prove to be if elected.

Not ready for primetime players.

‘Nuff said.

By PhillyGirl20p

February 20, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

Michelle said “really proud” which makes a vast difference. I am offended that the video clip and or text has edited “really” out in by some media. Or to put it more precisely - I am “really” offended… Give peace a chance! We can do it! Yes we can!!!

By PhillyGirl20p

February 20, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

Michelle said “really proud” which makes a vast difference. I am offended that the video clip and or text has edited “really” out by some media. Or to put it more precisely - I am “really” offended… Give peace a chance! We can do it! Yes we can!!!

By Cy

February 20, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this

Obama will be the worst thing to happen to the country in years! All of these idiots that are voting for “change” are going to get more “change” than they bargained for! I simply cannot believe intelligent people would fall for someone who has ZERO substance, ZERO experience but plenty of hot air! And don’t get me started on Michelle Obama….

By tina

February 20, 2008 7:35 PM | Link to this

Jintzy, He changed his mind. He has a right to do so. Get a life.

By Cy

February 20, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

If Republicans are smart, they will be voting strategically for Hillary in the upcoming primaries and not wasting their vote in the Republican primaries as the race is already decided. She, unfortunately, will be easier to defeat than Osama.

By Obamamania

February 20, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

Her comment was narcissistic. It was approved by her and read twice. You cannot nuance this. Her place - get real - her place as she admits, was being sent to a prestigious college ahead of more qualified candidates (based on grades/sat scores) with tax payer money. Why this is offensive is real - because it disrespects all the efforts of everyone, black and white, to give her the opportunities she received. Those people who made those sacrifices were called Americans. She should be proud of what they did for all of us.

By Barbara Bush

February 20, 2008 7:52 PM | Link to this

I’m voting Obama and prayin’ the good Lord forgive me for g.w.

By mecq

February 20, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

Cy….you aparently fell for a liar and a theif. You fell twice. To have fallen once shame on him to have fallen twice shame on you.

By Alex Phillips

February 20, 2008 8:03 PM | Link to this

I am not going to politcally correct about this. I am african american and I love this country and if I could be born again in the the physical I would want to be born right here. Having said that I would say that this country sometimes very discreetly has been very suppressive, oppressive, and depressive in it’s government sanctioned treatment of some of its citizens. I mean for to say that this country hasn’t had moments in its history one cannot proud of is foolhearted. I mean slavery, it’s blatant racism afterword, and lynching, suppressing womens rights, and then needed to establish amendments to the constitution for blacks to be considered human beings and 3/4ths of a person. I mean come on invading soverign countries based on lies and then no outrage. I think the ultimate measure of true patriotsm is pointing out when one’s country has not always been what and can and should be. I think America embracing the possibility of an African American being President or heck even a woman is writing a new chapter in the story of America. God Bless all you reads this with an open mind.

By Alex Phillips

February 20, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Cy, His name is Obama, please let’s bet smarter than this. I don’t think Americans would be voting in the 100’s of thousands for a guy named Osama, not mention shooting at him

By Alex Phillips

February 20, 2008 8:11 PM | Link to this

Corrections made:

I am not going to be politcally correct about this. I am african american and I love this country and if I could be born again in the physical I would want to be born right here. Having said that I would say that this country sometimes very discreetly has been very suppressive, oppressive, and depressive in it’s government sanctioned treatment of some of its citizens. I mean for a person to say that this country hasn’t had moments in its history that one cannot proud of is foolhearted. I mean slavery, it’s blatant racism afterword, and lynching, suppressing womens rights, and then needed to establish amendments to the constitution for blacks to be considered human beings and 3/4ths of a person. I mean come on invading soverign countries based on lies and then no outrage. The now the racist treatmeant of hispanics ( the new negro & scapegoat) I think the ultimate measure of true patriotsm is pointing out when one’s country has not always been what it can and should be. I think America embracing the possibility of an African American being President or heck even a woman is writing a new chapter in the story of America. God Bless all you reads this with an open mind.

By flibberdgibbit

February 20, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

We “won the Cold War”?

If that truly is the case, then why are the Russians helping-out our friends in Iran with nuclear energy technology?

By Vince Vega

February 20, 2008 9:09 PM | Link to this

Hussein Obama, like all muslims, hates dogs because they are “impure.” No one who is this mentally ill should be POTUS.

By Clinton 2X

February 20, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this

Could it be that Michele Obama saw the fall of Siagon? Perhaps that made her unproud. Or could it have been Amerikkka’s reponse to Katrina?Mr. Mission Accomplished Ralph Reed should be bunkmates with Jack Abramoff and washing Jack’s draws right about now. Mrs. Obama ain’t running for office and Cuba and North Korea still got a cold war going against America. Saddam & the Taliban? How about Bush & the Bin Ladens! Hint: only one of these was a real partnership. Who won the War on Poverty?

By Churchill

February 20, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

I love watching the libs tear each other apart. This little conversation about hope seems to be getting nasty.

By Clinton 2X

February 20, 2008 10:05 PM | Link to this

Unbelievable!! I just looked at the clip and it had a blip. More unbelievable is the ruckus this is causing because of the missing word “really.” I could easily provide you with 150 million Americans who are starting to feel proud to be part of this great nation.

By Rob

February 20, 2008 10:27 PM | Link to this

What specifically is BHO going to change? All I hear is ‘hope’ and ‘change’.

For everyone of you that will vote for him because of change…do you have any idea what he wants to change and how to do it?

Also, for everyone voting for BHO because he is black - It is ok for others to vote for HRC because she is a woman? It is ok for others to vote for JM because he is white?

Slippery slope if you answered yes…

By Rob

February 20, 2008 10:32 PM | Link to this

I am voting for Obama because he will be the next white democratic president.

Oh, did you forget that he is half-black and half-white…raised by his white mother?

Why is it ‘such a historical event’ to elect another white man to be president?

By Julie

February 20, 2008 10:48 PM | Link to this

I used to think Ralph Reed was the anti-Christ, but he just doesn’t have that much power. He’s a lame joke these days. However, Mr. Obama -he’s a vibrant, intelligent, ray of light on what has been an incredibly bleak political landscape.

By Doug

February 21, 2008 12:31 AM | Link to this

joe,

I was working when you posted this: “The reason you are not getting many comments is because most Obama supporters don’t get up in the morning to go to work. Maybe around noon when they are all at Starbucks doing nothing but spending their conservative parents hard earned money.”

I’m sorry, but I was busy making more money to donate to Obama’s campaign. Unfortunately, now that I’m off of work, I’m too tired to fully respond to your idiotic comment.

I’ll just ask why you were posting to blogs at 9:20 in the morning while supposedly at work. It sounds like you’re a real go-getter.

Keep dismissing Obama, though. It clearly worked for Hillary. The irrefutable fact is that the more people learn about him, the better they like him. McCain is about to be hit by a freight train if he’s not careful.

In response to the Obama critics: A little research will reveal that Obama has plenty of conventional, common sense policy ideas. Some point to the flashy and new political rhetoric and ask where the flashy and new policies are. It will take a fundamental change in our politics to successfully implement even the simplest and most widely supported changes in our policies. Obama and his voters understand this. I guess the distinction is just too complicated for some haters.

“The problem that we face in America today is not the lack of good ideas. It’s that Washington has become a place where good ideas go to die.” - Barack Obama

By Doug

February 21, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

Rob,

Haven’t you ever heard of the “one drop rule”? If not, ask any mixed race victim of discrimination to explain it to you.

By Republican and proud.

February 21, 2008 2:05 AM | Link to this

Fact number one : 12.8 percent of the population is black.

Fact number two : 66.4 percent is white.

Fact number three : 14.8 percent of the population is Latino.

Do the math.

While I truly despise Hillary Clinton , she is a much more electable candidate than Barack Obama.

The man simply doesn’t have a snowballs chance in hell one on one with John McCain and that my fellow Americans is a truly sad commentary on the condition of the Democratic party.

Although I am one of those gun toting , bible thumping conservative Republicans , I am worried about the condition of my country.

The two party system has long brought balance to America.

Unfortunately , the Democrats have failed miserably in the task of finding a solid candidate for the White House.

This election cannot and will not bring unity to America when one party is allowed to dominate the political landscape.

By Lord Hawhaw

February 21, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this

With Hillary it was the tip that didn’t get left, with Barack, it’s the attribution that didn’t get cited. These are little things, but they add up to the verdict, “It’s the character, stupid!” Voters want their Presidents to be authentic and trustworthy—and likable.

Now, take Teresa Heinz Kerry for example, who helped to propel her husband to an ignominious defeat the last time around. Was she authentic? Authentically rich perhaps, aided by her late husband’s money and name. Was she likable? Maybe in the same way that Marie Antoinette helped set off the French Revolution.

Is this Michelle’s first public faux pas, or just the latest and most blatant? Does she communicate differently with predominately black audiences than in other settings?

If it’s “yes” to the above, than here are two diverging explanations:

a) As a member of the rich ruling elites herself, she feels the need to validate her husband’s relevance to the unwashed masses.

b) She really sees herself as an outsider. (What black man or woman doesn’t have a stack of slights stored in memory banks, that date back to childhood?)

Neither theory marks her as particularly attractive or sympathetic, since no one likes a bitter, cynical, sourpuss, so she best keep a lid on it.

By Kevin

February 21, 2008 5:50 AM | Link to this

How’s this. I will only be proud of this country if Barack Hussian Obama is soundly defeated by John Mccain in November. Very similar to what Michelle Obama said, which was basically, ” I hated this country until it looked like my husband might get a chance to run it.”

By Thomas Jefferson

February 21, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

Not proud of her country until now, huh? Go live in Cuba, you affirmative action spoiled, pampered, coddled, ingrate.

By smart&young-deal with it

February 21, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

1) give me a break, not only is his critique ridiculous, it just shows what Republicans are continuing to do, pick little things, spin them, and run. Face it, you’ve had the chance to screw up our Nation for 8 years with your politics of separatism, looking out for the ‘good ole boys,’ and alienation from the rest of the world. Have no fear, politics is cyclical, you’ll get back in soon enough. But for now, just look for a repeat of the 2006 Congressional elections; you’re on the way out. We’re tired of this. 2) don’t be upset that there’s a potential first lady who speaks her mind, is intelligent, and doesn’t bow down to political correctness, which even Repubs don’t do, they just don’t focus on it because those they offend are not considered to be politically relevant. I mean have we even seen McCain’s wife make a statement worth quoting? But I digress, keep making up things about Obama, keep finding ridiculous things to make a fuss over, that’s what’s going to push him to the White House. Yes, that’s what has gotten him 10 States in a row and has him polling above McCain. And if you missed the memo his voters are accross all demographic. And I am one of them. I do get up before noon, my parents are hardworking educators, and I am about to get my J.D., so don’t presume to know who’s supporting this campaign. 3) BTW everyone is harping on his experience and rhetoric, that’s fine but I really would love to see if ANY of the Repubs can list out Bush’s accomplishments before being elected, esp. as a TX governor. I lived in Texas, I know. He rode in on a platform called privilege. And we peeled away those layers finally. Line up the resume’s. Besides Bush has shown us that the qualifications for being President aren’t really that high. I also think it was wonderful how he made such a big deal about abortion & gay marriage to polarize voters, yet no President including Bush would ever spend time pushing through legislation on the matter. FYI those matters are left to the states, don’t be so easily swayed next time. Once again I say, give me a break.

By sharon

February 21, 2008 7:50 AM | Link to this

I am willing to bet that the majority of the people who have posted comments did not hear or see Michelle’s speech. People are getting their panties in a bunch over something taken totally out of context. You people were fed a bunch of horse sh-t and you’re running with it. Because the media hasn’t found anything derogatory in Barack’s background to discredit him they chose to nick pick over comments his wife made. This is so desperate.

By Proud Navy Parent

February 21, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

It is sad that in the year of 2008, that the majority of the posts in regard to Mrs. Obama’s feelings are spewed with such hate. People wake up “our” country is disrespected and hated throughout the world,we are known as bullies. Yes, we do need a change from the status,quo the mindset that we are the world’s police are killing our young men and women who are bravely fighting for our freedom. I have a son in the Navy overseas, he tells me about the reputation we have on some of the “continents” he has visited. Yes, we all love our country, it is time for a change, end this war, heathcare, secure our boarders, fix our school systems.

By Andy

February 21, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

This isn’t news. This is gossip and semantics. That’s all the right has to pick apart liberals. Whereas have the actions of the GOP to pick apart, unnecessary war, thousands killed and more injured, economy brought to its knees, borrowing against Social Security, subprime lending, etc, etc, etc. Thanks, GOP!

By KimWhit

February 21, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

Our new First Lady owes no apology! Is this all they have on Barack?

By Republican and proud.

February 21, 2008 8:12 AM | Link to this

In the words of your VP, Go F*&$ yourself.

By Wil

February 21, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Mrs. Obama is expressing what she feels, The right every American (indifferent to race) has under the Constitution. It is nothing which requires an apology. Our country is on the verge of returning to greatness after the hopelessness of Bush era!!!!! We should all be proud.

By Fenixx

February 21, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Well Ralphie Reed, were you Proud of America when George Bush STOLE the 2000 election? Were you proud when the American left the victims of Hurricane Katrina to DIE? Were you proud of George Bush when he LIED to the American people about WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION? Were you proud of George Bush when he started a WAR on TERRORISM, but never really hunted Bin Laden, instead he went after Saddam because he threatened his daddy, killing thousands of American soldiers needlessly? Were you proud when millions of jobs were sent overseas and Americans left to fend for ourselves? Were you proud when the American economy became the laughing stock of the world? Were you proud when the Grand Old Party became the Greedy Old Party? Ralphie Reed, in the words of your VP (and Republican and proud), Go F*&$ yourself.

By vick

February 21, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

What about world war I, and world war II? and 1776? How come ralph reed is not proud of that? why didnt he mention those? huh?

By 2008

February 21, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

The Bush era was no more hopeless than the Clinton Administration. Wait and see, 4 years years of Democratic admin and we’ll be b*** about them too! It’s the way it works.

This country is a great country. Yes, there are many things are our history that are not proud moments, but by and large most Americans are good people who love their country and strive to do the right thing.

Dems and Repubs need to think like Americans and stop the bipartisian and hyphenated crap, we’re all decendents of some ethnicity. Bury the hatchet from the sins of ALL OF OUR FATHERS and move forward.

By 2008

February 21, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Outsourcing of jobs to other countries began during the Clinton administration, not the Bush administration….I know I was there for it and affected by it.

Bush did not steel the election in 02 - Gore lost and Kerry lost again in 04.

Bush alone did not fail the Katrina victims, look to the Mayor of NO and the Governor of LA to start your fingerpointing. They had no evacuation plan for the elderly or indigent population and waited until far to late to take action. No, we didn’t respond after the fact as timely as we should have, but that’s not all the responsibility of the Bush camp, there’s plenty of blame to go around on that one!

As for the war on terrorism, anyone can sit on the couch and be an armchair quarterback. Of course, we never found the WMD’s, they were gone before we got there. Terrorism can either be fought in the countries that harbor and foster it or we can wait till they bring it to us again…on our soil.

As for the economy these things run in cycles, about every 8 years or so. We are a global economy and everything around the world impacts the market.

What is hurting us the most right now is the greed of the market….to obtain higher returns in the market means more cost cutting = cutting jobs, cutting benefits, sending jobs overseas. Politicians don’t do that business does.

What is also hurting us is our insatiable appetite for oil, we continue to feed the rich oil companies, their profits aren’t down.

By Anita

February 21, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

Why didn’t this article print Michele’s “clarification,” or is AJC just out to start a fight - like the National Enquirer might do?

By Will Jones

February 21, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Bush and Clinton serve the same bi-partisan false-elite faction…which is why they are so desperate for Hillary to get the White House. Obama, a Professor of Constitutional Law, represents the highest ideals of Our Founding: an express fulfillment of E Pluribus Unum.

We. the People, are Sovereign. Obama, mixed race, raised by a single mother and her parents, was raised to know the Dream…scholarship, American ideals, righteousness, truth, humanity…free of hate, free of perversion, free of evil.

Those whose lives are shaped by hate, perversion and evil, the Mammon-worshipping philistines who have usurped Our Republic through finance of Hitler, murder of Kennedy and King for false war in Vietnam, IranContra, S&L Bailout, and 9-11 for false war for heroin, oil and the Saudis, see the gravy train pulling into the terminal.

Will they limit their assassination efforts to lying about Michelle Obama? They succeeded with Kennedy, King and 9-11?

We must unite behind the Constitution to re-establish Our Sovereignty. The force of Our Citizenship must reverberate throughout our political structure.

Ralph Reed’s “atta boy” e-mail confirming a “campaign contribution”/bribe to John Cornyn makes him a criminal, even if his only “sanction” has been rejection by the People of the State of Georgia at the polls.

Fascism in America, and its fascist plutocracy ruling us through the Bushes, the GOP, the Clintons, and the Democratic fellowtravelers who have refused to impeach Bush for 9-11 and false war, or the Supreme Court’s Roman Catholics for violating the Constitution to fraudulently make Bush president in 2000, must be removed from the fabric of our society.

We must be righteously proud of Our Nation again. Justice requires that those who have defiled the Constitution be led to redemption under the Law. We, the People, must exact Judgment that Divine Providence once more Bless Our Endeavors.

Obama made Elect as President of the United States is a good start. May Our Prayers and G-d Almighty protect him and his family from those traitors we know are here among us.

Justice must be done that our pride in America be Righteous: Death for Treason.

By Bob

February 21, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

I think Michelle was right on. I have been embarrassed by George Bush for the past 7 years. Clinton’s personal escapades were nothing to be proud of. And then there was the botched Vietnam war, Iran/Contra and Watergate. This country is viewed in the world as arrogant and war like. I should be proud of all this? Does this make me not patriotic? I don’t think so. At last we have the hope of a leader that we can be proud of at least, and not a boob like Bush. To Michelle, I say, Thank you.

By Petelo

February 21, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Ralph Reed’s comments are off based as usually and typical. He sounds more like a current day Pharisee and/or Saduces. If he was so proud of being an America, why didn’t he sign-up and enlisted in the military. Michelle’s comment had been taken out of content!! Please listen to the entire speech. Any rationale person can understand her intend using common sense. For others, logic and critical thinkng will also bring you to the same conclusion. People, please get a grip and don’t hang onto every word verbertin!! When Obama becomes President, not only would we have a competent Commander in Chief, I’m sure that he would also choose a competent cabinet. A good leader surrounds himself around a competent and loyal team. So, get a gripe!!

By Georgia Voter

February 21, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

Hey Ralphie Reed, I was proud when you got your *ss kicked when you ran for Lt. Governor. You are your neo-con pals have no shame and certainly don’t live by the supposed tenants you preach. You’re also an embarrassment to UGA.

By blog

February 21, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

If Obama does get elected, we had all better hope and pray HE DOES surround himself with good, competent people! Just pray to God (unlike one poster who wouldn’t spell it out) that he doesn’t surround himself with those he feels pressured into appointing to his cabinet.

By DJ

February 21, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I never knew there were so many idiots in America. I have extremely high expectations for this country. The negative , ugly , hateful comments I read from the fake christian conservative republicans make me feel ashamed to be an American.

By No Billary in 08

February 21, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

DJ, you’re the pot calling the kettle black pal.

By Ray

February 21, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

I don’t give a Tinkers damn who our president is as long as he/she will start to be an American and stop being a politician. I could care less about someone’s “racial struggle for equality”. We need things fixed in this country 1) tax code 2)illegal mexicans 3) dependence on Arab oil 4) giving money away to those who hate us 5) the environment. I wouldn’t care if we elected Donald Duck, as long as he could do the people’s business. Advice for Obama to be the president for all of America…. Put away the race card and go to work.

By nel

February 21, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

Funny, when Bill & Hill were being villified, I don’t recall folks rushing to clarify the quotes that we taken out of context and shoved down our throats by those who sought to knock her out of contention. Such a double standard and a ‘herd’ mentality. What is that saying, “Believe half of what you hear and none of what you see?”

By W

February 21, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Where is the outrage over Bill O’Rilley calling for the lynching of Michelle Obama - or at least that he would check into the “facts” to determine if the lynching is necessary.

Didn’t the dumb*ss listen to my great speach last week about not using the “L” word in public. Of course, Bill is a loyal conservative (unlike Don Imus), so I’ll decree a pass for him on this one.

W, the soon-to-be ex-president

By 2008

February 21, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Well put Ray! Couldn’t agree more! More time doing the business of fixing what’s broke, less time placing blame, talking and politicing!

By AG

February 21, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

How can anyone vote for Barak Hussein Obama? He’s so dead wrong on Iraq its scary.

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

AG: How is he wrong? In saying that we didn’t need to go there in the first place (true)? That we’re not accomplishing anything by being there now (also true)?

Or that it’s a tremendous waste of money and lives (inarguably true), which could be better spent on our own nation and fighting actual TERRORISM (again, true)?

Where, exactly, is Obama wrong on Iraq?

By JAP

February 21, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Wow!!! The political media machine is well oiled and fully operational. Mr. Reed you were careful only to mention the positive moments that made you proud. But what about the U.S. foreign policy on Somalia, Haiti and lately Darfur. Are you proud of the U.S. involvement or lack there of in those aforementioned areas? Even closer what about the Gulf Coast Tragedy after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita? Were you proud as the world watch us slowly respond to human tragedy in our own backyard? Turning Michelle Obama’s comment into an unpatriotic statement is yet another attempt to attack the Obama campaign and the man with the audacity of hope. I’ll be sure to keep up with your articles and will be ready on January 21, 2009.

By Changer

February 21, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

You’ve failed to calculate the percentage of those groups who are not biased to race. If you take that factor into account, the numbers change drastically!

By big surprise

February 21, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Copyleft - everyone is entitled to an opinion on the war. I for one do not think it was a waste, I think we did what we needed to do and we have to have plan to withdraw. I’m not a military strategist and I doubt you are either, so for both of us to debate it is fine but, like another poster said, we’re merely armchair quarter-backing. We DON’T have all the facts, we only have what the media feeds us and depending on your political leanings…we all hear what we want to.

Obama’s position on the war is exactly what I would expect from a Democratic candidate….the direct partisan opposite of the Republican sitting president….no big surprises here!

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

Proud Republican: Changer already pointed it out, but it bears repeating…

Your “do the math” only applies if everyone in the country is as racist as you in their voting habits. Fortunately, most of us have (dare I say it?) MovedOn from that backward level of ignorance.

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 1:59 PM | Link to this

Surprise: It’s also what I would expect from anyone who has paid attention to what a disaster this war has been.

Are you suggesting that Obama has taken this position solely to “oppose Bush,” who isn’t even running this fall? Heck, even McCain hasn’t been dumb enough to promise a literal continuation of the failed policies of Bush in Iraq! (I feel sorry for him trying to straddle that widening fence between Bush supporters and reality… good thing Obama doesn’t have to worry about that.)

America is against this war. If Obama is smart enough to recognize that, he’s smart enough to be president. And he’s certainly smarter than Gee Dubya.

By big surprise

February 21, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

War is never neat and tidy….it’s messy and there are always those who “would have done it differently.” Again your opinion that this war is a disaster is that an “opinion.”

And no, I am not suggesing his position is to “solely oppose Bush.” He is taking the anticipated partisan Democratic stance….critical of the current administration.

WHat I am enjoying most about this campaign thus far is th slug-fest between Obama and Billary….

By AG

February 21, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Copyleft - Obama says he would immediately withdraw troops apparently regardless of the cost, chaos, and casualties that would result. Can we really allow such an infantile stance by the President of the United States? A stance that would result in Iraq becoming a terrorist nation in anarchy, and the United States being in much greater danger?

By AG

February 21, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

The troop SURGE clearly worked and Obama was clearly dead wrong.

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

And what I’m enjoying is how the right wing is stuck with a moderate candidate they hate, and trying to convince themselves to support him.

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 2:51 PM | Link to this

And what I’m enjoying is how the right wing is stuck with a moderate candidate they hate, and trying to convince themselves to support him.

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

AG: Iraq is already a nation lost to chaos and anarchy. We’re already less safe, because of Bush’s war (which Obama wisely voted against).

The Iraq invasion was proven unnecessary; Saddam was no threat to us. Our continued occupation was not warranted, and was horribly bungled. The Iraqis only agree on one thing: they want us OUT of their country. The infamous “domino theory” was disproved in Vietnam, but apparently we didn’t learn enough from our own history of bungled military interventions.

Bush’s adventure has been a costly fiasco; Obama plans to put an end to it, saving billions of dollars and thousands of American lives. In addition, Obama proposes that we actually fight REAL threats for a change, rather than screwing around in Iraq. I don’t see how any of this is a problem.

By Churchill

February 21, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this

Anybody But Hillary

By Copyleft

February 21, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Good impulse, Churchill: I’ll tell Obama he can count on your vote!

After all, you want to support a winner for a change, don’t you?

By smile

February 21, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

Copyleft - you’ve drank way too much of the koolaid - you can’t be that gullible.

By Churchill

February 21, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

He is, smile. He is.

By smile

February 21, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

I’d vote for anyone before I’d vote for Hillary, and am I not a McCain fan. I am also not so niave as to take Obama’s I believe in change platform as anything other than “a platform.”

Other than criticizing the current administration and Hillary (for now), I don’t see how anyone can come away from any of these debates or speeches and start quoting statics of how Obama will save us millions of $ and save American lives or anything else for that matter.

He is a politician and like all good politicians he is good at campaign rhetoric…They all are, that’s why they spending obscene millions of dollars per quarter per candidate. This is the most expensive campaign in history.

This is a popularity contest. It certainly isn’t a campaign for the presidency based on substance from any of the candidates in the mix. Let’s hope we start seeing more substance sooner than later.

I want to know what each of them plan to do to fix the important issues, not hear them blame the current administration for everything, that’s lame. Don’t bring us criticisms and point out what we already know is broken, bring us a solution and a plan that’s plausible.

By Churchill

February 21, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Hillary and Barry are socialist. They do want to change the country. The want to take money form corporations, they want to take control of the health care industry and further expand the power and size of the federal government. Obama just says it better. There is not a dimes worth of substantive difference between them. It is just personal, for me, with the Clintons.

Anybody but Hitlery

By Janelle

February 21, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

It’s amazing how the media will definitely twist words around on Michelle Obama. We are all quite sure of what she meant, but what really makes me laugh is that once Obama is the Democratic nominee, and he will become the Democratic nominee. You will notice that Cindy McCain will have nothing to say. She is no match for Michelle Obama and I am sure she knows that. The McCains have a history of lies and deceit, but try to bring their issues ahead before the American public finds out. Cindy McCain’s previous drug addiction to pain killer’s where she stole money from her own Keating fund to support her habit. Now John McCain attempting to have the NYTimes squash the affair story before it hit the news waves. This will be an interesting election, but to know that the Democrats will prevail shows exactly what the bible says, “The Last Will be First and the First Will Become Last.

By Copyleft

February 22, 2008 7:38 AM | Link to this

Smile: Both Hilary and Obama (and McCain, for that matter) HAVE offered substantive plans along with their platforms. Check the campaign web sites, and you’ll find all the details you could want about what policies they want to enact, what bills they’d propose or support, and even how much money would be allocated where.

This “All style, no substance” attack is getting old, especially from people who should know better.

By smile

February 22, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

Copyleft- What I have seen from both Hillary & Obama’s “plans” will involve bigger/more government and higher taxes, etc. McCain’s “plans” aren’t much better.

By Copyleft

February 22, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Don’t like their plans? Fine. But don’t claim they don’t have any. That line just doesn’t work.

By smile

February 22, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

They all have flimsy plans, barely can be called plans. I have to go do some real work, can’t hang around the blog all day.