2007 SC CNN/ YouTube Democratic Debate (Part 7)

[TheJayEffkay]

LOL some of the issues discussed here are truly pathetic

affirmative action and reperations only serve to DIVIDE america further by purporting the myth that the white man holds minorities down

stop whining - if you work hard you will rise, i guarantee it

its about your character not skin... dont make it about race people

[Anghellik9]

woah i just noticed at 1:15 that Clinton is standing on a subtle platform so she'd be almost as tall as the men.

[jaredslogin]

4:14 -- Priceless! (on rumors that Anderson Cooper is gay)

[MrJLT3]

What the hell are you talking about 4:14 Anderson Cooper being gay. I think he is to. But he didn't do anything.

[NYJared04]

Believe me, Obama doesn't want to end the war. He's already waging it more effectively. He doesn't want to cut our spending overseas, he wants to increase spending on defense. And he doesn't want to provide health-care, only health insurance. And he doesn't want to protect our civil liberties, he wants to destroy them.

[lildwayne21]

Anderson Cooper is annoying

[TrooperRaven]

Yeah, Biden knows what he's talking about. He knows that he was shot at in Afghanistan and the shooting forced the helicopter to land. The truth, according to the military, is that a snowstorm caused the helicopter to be grounded.

Biden invents as he goes along. He's also famous for his plagiarizing. Yeah, Joe Biden knows what he's talking about. And what he's talking about isn't true.

[Wurtzq]

Joe Biden definitely knows what the hell he is talking about.

[starlover123]

ya push china to do the dirty job... because u.s army doesn't belong there? and when someone is getting to the point about people are scared u.s troops he got cut off!?!?!

[whisperedmysteries]

Asking for sanctions is not a pushing China to do the dirty job. The matter of fact is that China is very powerful and in an ideal position to push for human rights. They already said that they plan on improving their stance towards human rights, so even the fact that the US has to push them for sanctions, etc. is disappointing.

[mohammadmurtaza]

These Democrats are sell outs, especially Hillary Clinton. It's so obvious that she is trying to portray a conservative front so she can be an acceptable candidate in the eyes of Americans both Democrats and Republican. The truth of the matter is, she could care less, Obama on the other hand is very appealing and he gives the people a sense of actually caring, who would have guessed.

[cr1285]

Obama was good, but not saluting the flag during the National Anthem is wrong. If you are going to be Pres of the United States and Commander in Chief, you need to salute and respect the flag.

[larueprod]

you salute what the flag represents and it's corrupted now. THAT is not a major sticking point.

[larueprod]

you salute what the flag represents and it's corrupted now. THAT is not a major sticking point. and when did THIS happen?

[holynaturechild]

i refuse to salute the flag right now, because it means nothing. When it means something again I'll do it. Being an American doesn't not blindly mean do what "they" tell you to do.  There are no RULES. WAKE UP!!!!!!

And by the way the not saluting the flag is a lie.

[Dkon101]

That picture was taken completley out of context. If you've watched more than this single clip of ANY of the debates, then you would know that he has repeatedly stated that he salutes that flag during the pledge of allegiance, and other occasions that a salute is merited. Stop listening to FOX news' hype on the democratic vision.

[howlingjim]

no you dont...not when the country is being run by a complete idiot and the country is utter shit

[henry0650]

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[danimal519]

the host is good, you may think he sounds stupid but he's just grounding the candidates to the questions. "So, you're saying no?" means "it was a simple question, stop bullshitting us"

[cynthiaasu]

I agree. The host to the september 2007 NH debate was retarded.

[bushcangotohell]

Again, Hillary Clinton has the strongest answers. Barak Obama comes across as naive. Senator Edwards is your typical lawyer snarky type. Senator Biden seemed impressive at the end of this segement, too.

[OutrLiimitz]

Hillary's answers are no more stronger than Obama's or any of the other candidates. But that particular opinion, varies.

[vishalc2004]

1st Lt. Therrel Shane Childers was the first US soldier to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom, trying to prevent Iraqi soldiers from sabotaging some oil pumping station. The precious oil this administration invaded Iraq for in the first place under the false pretense of invisible WMD. How can the American people have this on their conscience, the killing of their own people for money? Vote for Ron Paul!

[gli86]

America has no right to FORCE China to be the world police.FUCK THAT. threat China w/ olympics... wtf? that's just stupid.

[hooha8287]

the host SUCKS!

[redSG]

I hate this host. He needs to be stabbed in the neck.

[goose420w]

cause he works for the neo cons mike gravel he skips him dennis he skipps him and ron paul they dont give the real people the correct time he was told hey listen hiliray and the rest of the neo cons get plenty time not the ones who wanna change this shit trail i agree anderson your a faggot

[redSG]

I'm glad someone agrees with me.

[goose420w]

well whoever dont agree with isnt paying att or is on the side of the neo cons plain an simple

[jmrwacko]

oh noes, watch out for the all-invasive neo con conspiracy and its evil leader, Ron Paul! *gasp*

[budblunt]

You are an violent piece of shit! Fuck you and your idiot opinions redSG!

[herunarivelice]

What Hillary did was what she called "talking." And bad talking.

[lolzorsaurus]

How do I pull out now? Every man must ask himself this question at some point in his life when she says she is tired.

[redSG]

lol.

[budblunt]

Everybody asks "What will happen if we pull out now?". Nobody is asking "What if we never get out? or How long must our children die there?". If 20,000 Iraqis die because we leave and another 3,000 odd more americans die. It will still be less that die than if we are there for 50 years. Fifty years is how long we are going to be there also!

[budblunt]

Kucinich is the only choice! Any liberal that says vote for Ron Paul is a closetrepublican Kucinich is the only presidential canadate that has VOTED NO allways! Do not trust any other flip flopper!

I knew that G W Bush was full of shit in the beginning. I, a nobody knew Sadamm didn't have all those chemical weaponns. We need to quit burying our heads in the sand, and only believe those that didn't lie or vote for the war from the beginning!

[redSG]

Saddam murdered innocent citizens with chemical weapons; that's no mystery. The mystery is where did the weapons go. We gave them a fricking warning, "Hey. We're coming to inspect you to make sure you don't have WMDs. (hint hint) Hide your shit." That's basically what UN Pussy Inspectors did.

[jmrwacko]

Saddam may have hidden evidence of Iraqi WMDs in Saudi Arabia or Syria, but that does not mean going into Iraq was a good idea. Granted, hindsight is always 20-20 (or close to it), but we certainly have no reason to occupy Iraq into the next presidential term.

[budblunt]

Look at Wako Tx we also kill/killed innocent citizens. We also refine weapons grade plutonium, and we currently use illegal WMD's in Iraq now. Does that mean the U.S.A. should be invaded?

As for your "UN Pussy Inspectors" statement. We all know who you voted for. Imagine that, an idiot voting for an idiot.

[stepha1231]

I'm assuming that you're referring to "Waco" TX, and I also don't understand your point. What does this cult (besides the loss of childrens' lives) have to do with WMD's and the way the situation was handled in Iraq?

[KrisN29]

ron paul also voted, ALWAYS VOTED NO FOR THE WAR AND THE PATRIOT ACT

[CloudTianWuDao]

Mike Gravel doesn't get enough time. Of course Clinton and Obama will be number 1 and 2 but what about somebody who actually has original ideas? From 300 million Americans these are the top ten? WTF?

[threeprongnet]

there definitely isn't equal time here. has someone gone through and timed the airtime? that's important.

[CloudTianWuDao]

These people stand up to clap for the dead of this war but wont stand up to stop further bloodshed. Wake up complacent fools!

[missaddielou]

please explain to me why hillary thought it was appropriate to wear pink to this debate i know shes a woman and im over it your running for president now not miss america

[terriblecrash]

Who cares what color she wears?

[MrsKevKev]

I don't understand why it matters to you.  You should be listening to what they're saying, not looking at what they're wearing. It's just a color. Many professional people wear pink, even men nowadays.

[AaronCSD]

Seriously?? why not dissect tie colors while we're at it....

[LadyOlivia35]

I think that her feminine blazer is gorgeous. I'd like to wear that. Anyrate, far more important issues to consider.

[volcomaddict]

Hold on now Biden and Clinton....

Why are you in such a rush to put troops in Darfur when the reason we put troops in Iraq to begin with, aside from oil incomes, was to liberate the people from the reign of the Taliban?

Why are you for using taxpayers dollers to put American influence into Darfur, when you are against our troops being in Iraq in the first place?

[fasmod]

Troops were not put into Iraq because of the Taliban-they were in Afghanistan.

[Junicj]

Also, Clinton didn't say she wanted American troops...

[bobdole9696]

yes, she said she wants UN peace-keeping AU troops, not US troops.

[herunarivelice]

And because the main reason given for troops in Iraq is a lie - weapons of mass destruction. And because the main reason given for troops in Darfur isn't - a genocide is going on there. Right there. We murdered Saddam for the killing of 135 Kurds and called it our "liberation" - what about the millions in Darfur? Why don't we execute Bush as well for hindering the saving of millions in Darfur?

[stoneequinox]

Hillary must have purchased extra air time.

[freetheheel]

Why don't all the candidates have equal air time. This is NOT a debate.  It's all just a big PR show.

[BEPhunkMan]

In debates, rebuttal time is cut down compared to actual answer time. That's just how it's always worked. Look at any debate anywhere, it works the same way in those as well. Those are just the rules of debating.

[bobdole9696]

thank you for pointing that out. no one else here seems to know what a real "debate" really is. they simply assume it's talk and banter.

[stuckNamsterdam]

The Iraqi legislation went of vacation because its hot!!!!???? I say all our troops get the hell out now, come back when its cooler?? Literally cooler... losers!

[joebrueske]

An Iraq question that mentioned Russia as a possible problem... interesting. :)

It's funny how many US Politicians condemn Iraq for going on vacation when the 110th Congress has done far less for America than any other US Congress.

[cjames926]

Those who commit Genocide in Darfur dont fly planes. A no fly zone would do nothing but bring false hopes to Africans

[BEPhunkMan]

That's very true. But there is a war going on right now and Darfur is being severely effected by it.

[IloveUSA1950]

America has to restore the power and leadership by doing these things..urgently...

[abinator3000]

Id like to see some questions on health issues... particularly obesity..

[slythfox]

"[...] because I haven't got as much time as the others--" "Actually no you've got to answer just directly to the question."

Mike Gravel was given 30 seconds to answer a question. Hillary was given 55. So much for equality. I thought the debates were partially in place to get everyone's views on the debate, not just the "main" two candidates.

[GearMonkey8]

Biden has the biggest backbone. He has my vote.

[eleusis66]

osama 08

[Pilatocus28]

Obama '08

[Edengoth]

Biden's right eye looks funny, like he's wearing white eyeliner...

[brnoamik]

Biden needs to have sex. He was just as grumpy in 2004, damn.....homey still ain't been laid. lol

[iancond314]

Thats what they were sacrificial lambs for oil. Damn you bush and cheaney

[catzygirl]

Although Mike Gravel's response to the Darfur question was crap, I really wanted to hear what else he was going to say. Dammit Cooper!

[catzygirl]

Anderson Cooper didn't let an old man(Gravel) talk for a little over 30secs compared to the other candidates. That's just sad. That moment some how reminded me of an Oliver Twist moment of "Can I have more soup?" and the answer being "NO!"

[signalfroze]

Global government is bullshit.

[DiatribalLeader]

Amen!

Vote Ron Paul

[BurningBright87]

No, it won't, but at least we can show them our respect for serving our country... even if the cause of the war wasn't a just one

[SergioMoonbeam]

Whose country?

[SergioMoonbeam]

Applauding the dead won't bring them back to life.

[homeborn]

Send the presidents sons and grandsons to Iraq

and the senators

[crazycolorfulchica]

Ok, thtas what i mean about too good to be true when it comes to Obama. The fact is that all the diplomats and the world can't physically protect the Iraqis from bullets and bombs. But as for Biden's idea, how can we ensure that it doesn't end up like Israel and Palestine, or post-colonial Africa? with centuries of war over the tiniest bit of land?

[onepunchmickey420]

all of them are liars anyway, they aren't going to do anything different once in office. what we really need is a government where every issue is decided by popular vote. or just remove the executive branch and just have a legislative and judicial branch.

[Kalaundrea]

People hardly vote already, what would changing what they vote for do?

[catchjg22]

thats a good question. i just think if we had a parliamentary type government, alot more necessary changes would get passed

[Kalaundrea]

I'm not too sure about that one. It would see we're having trouble finding ONE good president... imagine a group of them...

[PheonixHeart1974]

They are all a bunch of liars! They are all saying the same damn thing. Let's go all over the world to 'protect' foriegners and steal away the rights, money, safety, etc. of the American people at the same time. There's killing two birds with one stone.

[theknownunsoldier]

Why does Hillary take so long to say nothing? And why does she get so much time when they cut off Gravel? Are they paying for their airtime?

[oakokapi]

...I was wondering the same thing. So much for fair play.

[uninoculated]

Here is Hillary's self-contradictory campaign: only a woman can do it & Bill Clinton is my husband, vote for me. That's it. Don't ask her any real questions, please. Since her voting record and policies are contradictory to the public's interests. I recommend you google everyone's Congressional voting records.

Chomsky said, "The democrats and the republicans are just 2 factions of the business party. There are exceptions: Gravel,& Kucinich, but those guys don't have a chance.

[dunleavym]

I am not voting for anyof these people. Interesting at 2:40 Who was the only one looking at America's Hero on the screen. I think Edwards was very respectful... What is wrong with the other canidates?

[ctmcmull1]

They're looking at the screens in front of them, dumbass, not the big screen on the wall. What's wrong with you?

[santiagowechsler]

prove that please.

[dunleavym]

There is no reason for names please. Just goes to show the extent of your vocabulary. And just so you know if you look again, Clinton is writing and not paying attention at all. No one is looking at the little screens.

[igloocharlie]

"Clinton is writing and not paying attention at all" -- have you considered that she's making notes *relating* to what's being discussed? Come one, what do you really think she's writing her grocery list or something?!

[jcaka]

Because the first time Mike Gravel started talking, all he did was throw Obama in front of the bus! He doesn't answer the questions, and all he's doing is trying to make himself look better with his meaningless words and illusion of importance.

[ovejomorado]

Obama is so full of crap.

[kamuha]

The one that is so full of crap is Cheorge Bush!! Obama for president!!!

[red5llaw]

Thank You, Netherlander...you vote for him. I'll vote for someone else.

[Esseyex]

Ron Paul 2008!! Why? Because he is the ONLY candidate we can trust. Dont believe me? Research him and compare him to all the other candidates left and right up and down.

[santiagowechsler]

ok ok we all like Ron Paul... how could you not? But please let us talk about other people too. Or else you are just being a demagogue.

[red5llaw]

No we don't. He's an ISOLATIONIST, NON-INTERVENTIONIST APPEASER!

[Esseyex]

Ron Paul is not an isolationist. He wants to trade with other countries but not start wars with people. I think that is as healthy as going to the store and buying things instead of going to a store and buying something but starting a fight while you are there also.

[red5llaw]

Oh WAKE UP. Look closer at his statements and Policies. Lousy analogy.

[Esseyex]

What statements and policies do I need to look closer at? I have already looked into him and did the research and I dont recall anything that suggests or supports your claims. Maybe it is you that needs to wake up. Where can I find your info?

[baronmorris]

kucinich has a trustworthy record. they would actually make a great team. but I want to balance my idealism with pragmatism. I really want Edwards somewhere on the ticket, please. I do trust him. Edwards/Obama.

[5boogaloo]

When it is all said and done, the american people will be treated like MIKE GRAVEL on this panel. Compromised, neglected , and exploited.

[KHRISTOPHOLESZ]

Watch out America! Say the name Hilary and hear Lucifer shudder!

[mateos2]

In my humble opinion, one issue is apparently absent from this debate. How soft and warm are your quilts 123quilts, I mean jesus people, how are we going to solve world hunger and genocides when we don't all yet have bargello quilt patterns and designs. My credit card is maxed but, I just want change, you know? I'm buying three.

[5boogaloo]

Sounds the same as the buildup to war on IRAQ under false pretense.America doesnt give a damned about BLACK PEOPLE or else the Blacks in america would have reparations.

All of the stirring of sympathy for BLACKS in DARFUR is rooted in a desire for a regime change in MUSLIM nations that wont turn over its mineral resources to nations such as america. AIPAC and the rest of the AMEROZIONEOCONAZIS want regime change. They couldnt give a shi* about BLACK PEOPLE.

[123quilts]

visit my channel and check out my quilt video also my website becbo. com for bargello quilt patterns and designs

[stalwartpk39]

Anderson Cooper should just shut the fuck up.

[doobtribe]

Almost surreal ...what a set up, Mike Gravel cant even speak for more than 30s!!!

[Ahippi]

As the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, Americans must ask themselves a troubling question: Did Hayek's concerns become reality - have Americans, in fact, traveled the road to serfdom the past fifty years? Or, put another way, did the Nazis lose the military battles but win the war for the hearts and minds of the American people?

[Ahippi]

The simple Truth is, the American public is a deliberately dumbed-down population, who, by their actions, indicate they do not deserve to live in freedom. They are "easy pickins" for the intimidators of a growing Police State.

[RoddyYoung]

If a life boat had 50 places and 100 people lay in the water, 1/2 male/female. 1/3 under 18, 1/3 18-44 and 1/3 45 plus. How would you populate the boat if it (1) went to a deserted island forever (2) went back to civilization?

[biteen83]

Edwards sucks chunky toes

[hitlerANDcosby]

These debates are a joke...

[Realistview]

You gonna in Congress during your scheduled vacation Obama? Didnt think so. So stop criticizing the Iraqi government. When youre ready to stay in Congress, working through your vacation for the good of the peopl, THEN, and only then can you criticize the Iraqis. Until you do that, its just the pot calling the kettle black.

[bob072483]

Wow, what a faulty comparison. Why should Obama not get a vacation? Is there a civil war in the U.S. I don't know about?

[Realistview]

Our men and women are dying in this goddamn war too, lest we forget! Not to mention that WE, the USA, are responsable for unleashing all this death and destruction. And Obama, in my mind, is in no position to criticize the Iraqi parliament if hes going to take his vacations too. People who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones.

[bob072483]

ResponsIble. I agree that we are responsible for this war. But as a fierce voice of minority who was against the invasion of Iraq from the start, he's in no position to criticize the Iraqis? Of course he is. And if Obama isn't in that position, then no one is. Should we just let the Iraqi continue to freeload off the American taxpayer?

[Realistview]

Iraq never asked to freeload off of us, keep that in mind. Theyve also been asked if they want us to stay. Around 80% of Iraqis want us out now, who the hell are we to tell them we're staying there?!! And as for Obama, talk is lovely, but action is what counts, even more so when death and war are the issue, and Obama could be doing alot to end the war, but hes not. Watch "One Man can make a difference" video on youtube. Just type it in the search bar.

[Realistview]

(Thats the Mike Gravel one man can make a difference video). Its a Mike Gravel interview done by Joe Scarborough, where they talk about what an individual Senator can do to make a difference.

[brundle20]

oh yeah..create the problem by invasion...now u wanna get out and leave the mess...yeah rite

[arabiandisco]

john edwards sucks

[baronmorris]

such intelligent analysis! did you forget to take your medicine again? ;-)

[RoyalHollywoodGenial]

JOHN EDWARDS for President!!...

[baronmorris]

ditto

[defeatingthepurpose]

I'm tired of the argument that the Iraqis would be doing so much better, if they weren't so lame.

[NY2216]

Yeah, it's so insincere. We bombed them and how dare they fight back?

[drummermylo]

Mike Gravel is like the smart, angry, idealist high school kid while Hillary is the fake, ass kissing cheerleader.

[stinkf1st]

Someone PLEASE tell me why every candidate promises to never use the military again, and then they all say we're gunna fight every starving kids war. Is this not proof Dem's are just as full o crap as Rep's? Fuck the vote! EVERYONE ONE GUARUNTEED A VOTE, EVERY VOTE NOT GUARUNTEED TO COUNT!

[UnderseaCaveman]

3500 dying to get OIL into your GAS GUZZLER CARS, what a great deal.....thanks LIBERAL DEMOCRATS for bringing on even more OIL WARS....

RON PAUL 2008..... "let the free market work it out"

It's alot cheaper alternative to force!

[Badergader]

I'm sorry bub, but Bush is a CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN not a LIBERAL DEMOCRAT.

[UnderseaCaveman]

Correction: Bush is a NEOcon....not a conservative...see my definition of "liberal vs Conservative"....

I don't even want to know what NEOcon is, I can see the results it's bad.

I was actually referring to FLIP-FLOP Hilary......when expedient she's pro-war, when otherwise, she flips anti-war...so she's contributing!

[Pengwy007]

Neoconservatives can basically be described as those who believe in spreading democracy all over the world. The book "The Case for Democracy" by Natan Sharansky is a good depiction of NeoCons and was read by Pres. Bush.

[HoosierHumanist]

I agree that is part of the neo-con agenda, but let's not pretend there isn't more to it than that. a true neo-conservative also believes in the use of FORCE for this spread, as well as a socially conservative "family values" domestic situation with religious implications. Not to mention a deregulation of big business (or even boosting it) as a means of "trickle down" economic policy.

[iancond314]

Neo conservatives don't exist those are the Neo Librals

[baronmorris]

It seems to me that free-market libertarians like Ron Paul neglect the principle of "FREEDOM FROM". People and Corporations can do as they may domestically and internationally virtually without government reprisal, giving undue weight to "freedom to" over "freedom from". The invisible hand of the market is blind and hungry, and needs ethical and even aesthetic oversight. Next, pls.

[UnderseaCaveman]

yeah, no kidding ... you have the definition of Limited Government Libertarian wrong.... and additionally, the meaning of "Free Market" (what you describe is not a free market, but corporatism).

[baronmorris]

In theory, libertarianism upholds the private mantle of freedom so long as one "does no harm". That's great in theory. I love it. Sign me up (in theory). But how is this measured and enforced or incentivized? Don't just shoot me down, Caveman... enlighten me. ;-)

peace!

[UnderseaCaveman]

Libertarianism requires a Justice Dept (part of limited gov, not no gov).

[UnderseaCaveman]

OH GREAT ... MORE AMERICAN HEDGEMONY IN THE WORLD>...

ONLY THE USA PEOPLE can fund Global ISSUES, Why?

[batmanthe]

What happened to 'don't get involved in foreign entanglements' you police the world fucks! Most these people will be no better than Bush.

[smiFromBelarus]

yes I agree, lets get involved in an invasion of a country with "WMD'S" but genocide....who cares.

[explosiveturtle]

So she wants air control, but no troops... how does that work in reality? Africa care less than we care for Africa. How can you help the people when their representatives ignors your friendship?!

[turbobrain]

Ron Paul has got all these guys beat!

[lawrence142002]

Mark this round for Obama.

[misha1980]

I think it's rather telling that the first US soldier killed in Iraq was attempting to secure an oil pumping station. Obviously that was an important task, securing the assets of the country we were invading. So why did we allow rampant looting to take place across Iraq. Hospitals, museums, governmaent offices...were these less important than the oil?

[huckleberry1979]

what you think....we're for the iraqi people

[marcusnavy]

ron paul 08

[zackdrisko]

You're an all right guy, Hobobob. I irresponsibly missed this debate on TV. Thanks for bailing me out.

[Marscow]

First to comment. Thanks for posting more.