Barack Obama on Talking with Foreign Leaders

[killingyoursoul22]

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT :D

[dennisflanders0707]

Obama and Clinton, or Clinton and Obama - either way is my way !!

[badboypass]

Gabriel did his job! Christ (the word) was ignored and Christianity became a perversion because no one listens to Christ's teachings at all!

The Jews are the sons of Jacob who was a liar and deceiver! He stole Esau's birthright that was why God named him Israel, which means he who struggles with God!

Jesus and King David were not Jews but Moabites!

The time of Jacob's trouble is near as told by Isaiah..God will stir the Medes (Iran) who have no regard for silver or Gold! Isaiah 13:17

[millenniumoverdrive]

I do think its cool that supporters of various candidates can discuss the pros and cons without knee-jerk reactions (a la this particular YouTube comments section). I'm impressed with those of you who post here.

[prismacolor28]

Senator Obama scares his own party because he speaks plainly. Listen to Senator Clinton, and you can count the number of empty metaphors.

A plain speaking politician --how about that?

[shanebarrow1]

well if you read the "48 laws of power", one of the laws were to "make your enemies your friends". It stated that an "enemy" will turn out to be more loyal than any friend if you refrain from harming them when they expect you to do so. BY actually meeting with these "enemies" when they have been so accustomed to being treated as criminals by U.S. presidents, barack can change the fabric of foriegn realtions

[AnunC8]

I completely agree with you. Bush supporters don't seem to realize that there are many places in the world where you would be killed on sight just for being an American. Isn't this a sign of the effectiveness of current foreign relations policy?

[anthonyreaves]

Kentucky Attourney General Greg Stumbo & his Aryan Nation & KKK friends( ARE Official Capicity MURDERERS)& their US 6th district friends,( KENTUCKY IS NO LONGER SAFE WITH KILL FARMS,CIA & FBI-(GET PASSPORTS ASAP!) I AM A WITNESS ! THEIR IS NO JUSTICE IN KENTUCKY ! WASHINGTON DC. KNOWS & DONT CARE BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF IT !

[coulibaly203]

they obama is naive ,who take this generation to dum war?

[themonkwhu]

What a bigoted intolerant and narrow-minded comment that was, porcupine07. This is a time for unity, not prejudiced viewpoints from individuals who haven't the slightest idea as to what they are saying. Please refrain from posting such drivel. Such negativity!!

[porcupine07]

Obama is the exact opposite of what we need. All he talks about is giving tons of money to the poor and illegal immigrants. Why don't the poor and illegals have thier own money? Because Idiots like Obama create massive welfare systems! why would they work when Obama will feed you if you vote for him!??

[AnunC8]

Welfare systems are there to help support people who can't support themselves. Have you ever been down that road? Have you ever cried because you can support your family? You seem to think people are poor because they want to be.

[porcupine07]

I think that people may assume that because of my views that i am well off or rich, or a Bush supporter. The opposite is actually the truth. I have a low paying job with no benefits. The real issue is that it is NOT ok for the government to take from someone else to give to me or anyone else. There is no "right" to not be poor, and to recieve free services that other people paid for.

[paintncanvas]

Obama on the phone to Castro:

"Now listen here Goddammit! You're gonna have me over to your place whether you like it or not! We gotta talk!,... well,... we'll figure out something, but I made a promise to the American people I'd talk to all the scum leaders! Goddammit!, do you wanna become a parking lot!!,... and don't forget those cigars...

[rammer257]

The leaders of the world will really be impressed

by us sending Bill Clintons wife or daughter to negotiate against them! Ooooo, scarey! Oh, I forgot she won't meet with anybody--anyway! "They might try an make her look bad & use it for propaganda!"

We are on the verge of a Nuclear attack or launch & she's worried about propaganda? How NAIIVE & IRRESPONSIBLE! OBAMA '08 for Intelligent, Couageous Leadership!

[werebear1]

Also, Obama voted against the war because he knew it would make him look good and his vote wouldn't make a difference on the outcome. As you probably know, he said already he would invade Pakistan and Afghanistan (again) and would consider using nukes. Anti-war My Eye!! He's no different from Clinton or the others, including the republicans!

[lumpyspun]

werebear1, you are incorrect about Obama saying he would use nuclear weapons. Please check for your facts next time before posting false comments.

From Washington Post:

"I think it would be a profound mistake for us to use nuclear weapons in any circumstance" in Afghanistan or Pakistan, Obama said. He then added that he would not use such weapons in situations "involving civilians."

Clinton Demurs On Obama's Nuclear Stance

By Anne E. Kornblut

[AnunC8]

It's not that he's anti-war, it's that he encourages exhausting all other options before starting one.

Invading Afghanistan was the right move I believe, because thats where our enemies actually were. Iraq is just a silly diversion. Most people don't seem to notice that The Taliban were considered enemies of the state under Saddam.

[werebear1]

Have you heard of the North American Union? Please research it, YouTube "CFR and NAU and the people behind it". It will join the USA, Mexico and Canada into a single country with same coin and laws, and will degrade living standards to slave labor. Obama and Hilary are both into it. The white House has an official website on it. This is no conspiracy theory!

[dhurwaa]

i think Obama has sound idea how to lead America... Clinton is an old witch which her claim to politics is because her husband use to be president... I would vote for Obama if I was an american

[bjtyou]

O.J. Supports HILLARY IN '08! Search OJ HILLARY

[killingyoursoul22]

i would vote for obama but i don't want him to get shot, i mean it.

[rammer257]

Thank you for your concerns however, we have over 100 of our troops being killed monthly and many more being shot, burned & otherwise maimed. Senator Obama opposed this war before it started & is working hard to end it!

Let's give him the authority to get our country & the world moving in the right direction.

OBAMA '08 Intelligent, Courageous Leadership!!!

[sulivel]

Obama, I am not voting for you anymore, you sound just like Bush with this war talk and the world has had enough I hope... America if you vote for Obama you are approving this war. Getting out of Iraq won't fix it instantly.

[rammer257]

Sen OBAMA has a plan for bringing about PEACE! It requires proper use of resources and redeployment of our troops out of Iraq. Pakistan is either incompetant or betraying our trust with regard to Al-Qaeda. That is why the Senator said grab the criminals that are under your nose or we will. Al-Qaeda are the supply source for the murder of our troops and they are hdqtr'd in our ally's house. Obama is for peace & willing to talk to everyone but he must be willing to fight if hit in the mouth.

[rammer257]

Don't use the Bush-Hillary Travel Company because they don't do any return flight planning. You will find yourself stuck in Iraq, your kids are being killed and Bush-Hillary Travel failed to arrange for your return! They don't plan or even read the intelligence, they simply authorize one-way trips to Iraq! OBAMA  '08 for responsible leadership!!!

[nimrodsquad]

Sen. Clinton is the one that has blown that whole issue wide open. She demanded a redeployment plan, the one of the DoD undersecretaries scolded her for asking. And Now Sec Def Gates is smoothing that over. But thanks to Sen. Clinton's efforts for opening this issue up. No, we didn't go in with an exit strategy. And our actions while there prolonged our stay.

[dudewithcomedy1]

Pakistan should be able to nuke terrorists in america who publically endorse nuking other nations without any consent, and without any disregard for legal rights, human rights, and ethical right. obama is one crazy inexperienced fool, and he's proven that with his recent uneducated statements on handling the military and ridiculous murderous foreign policy.

[rammer257]

Dude, the Senator was right with regard to his remarks on Pakistan. On some issues it is important for Gov'ts to know our position will NOT change when we change Presidents. They have been like the Keystone cops when it comes to Bin Laden & Al-Qaeda...intentional or not...that is the question! Either way they realize now that time is running out with the BS, we will redistribute our forces & they will give him up or we will take him!

[mal0980]

We need to talk to countries like Syria, Iran, Chile, North Korea, and any other rogue nation. Barak Obama is right. We don't need Hillary Clinton to keep towing President Bush's agenda.

[Ecthelon]

America needs to stop involving their military in the affairs of other countries. Get the CIA out of South America already. Aren't they screwed over enough already what with the dozens of totalitarian dictators Republicans have installed in there?

[shanebarrow1]

Barack said it best when he said "im not afraid to lose the PR war to dictators". I am in total agreement with him deciding to meet with enemies face to face. What canbe a greater signal to our adversaries that we are sincere and serious about resolving issues with them than having the LEADER of the free world meet with them personally?

[rammer257]

Imagine we're on the verge of a Nuclear Holocaust & she is worried about how she might look, or if it will be used for propaganda! Time is running out and we want her to take the final shot & she wants a "lower level envoy" to take the shot! SHAME! Keep her on the bench! OBAMA '08 for RESPONSIBLE Leadership!!

[turbobrat89]

the media is brainwashing are country into fear and deception...ppl need to know their history so they can determine their future! Obama '08 ya!

[tyetheczar]

I really want to see him and Hillary discuss health care and the movie Sicko. I think that's a big issue, oy.

[tubub]

this countries in a big time. the next president will change what happens for real. i think healthcare right now is less important to talk about then north korea, war in iraq, war in afganistan, oil dependency, though ur right i guess it be good to see. by the way, michael moores a fat ass loser.

[InterServiceIntel]

Clinton's got a lead on you..you can only dream of become a president. Oh yeah you also got a vivid imagination... fuckin psycho

[Pagodaismyhero]

you can only dream of "become?" a president?

[mamanesani]

and u only being far in your racisime...

[tyetheczar]

Now how does insulting someone give whomever you're rooting for an edge, oy?

[mamanesani]

obama my next president

[rammer257]

Yeah the leaders of the world will really be impressed

by us sending Bill Clintons wife or daughter to negotiate against them! Ooooo, scarey! Oh, I forgot she won't meet with anybody anyway, "they might try an make her look bad & use it for "propaganda"....oh that's scarey! We are on the verge of a nuclear attack or launch & you're worried about propaganda? How NAIIVE & IRRESPONSIBLE!

[godislove92]

omg he rules, vote Barack Obama 2008!

[kimicco]

The president should be the one to engage the enemy's leaders and the one to keep them in check if they get out of line, and if he doesn't we will hold him responsible.Reasons why we are having problems now is there is no leader and everyone is blaming everyone else. No more second rated diplomacy. Obama u are the man.

[kyree911]

Lizzy, it is time for your medication! The anti-psychotic drugs will do you some good. Counseling is truly recommended. Also get those false teeth we discussed & stop spewing this garbage through your gums. Why are you soooo obsessed with the Senators color? Did a Blackman fail to love you?

[rammer257]

Lizzy, it is time for your medication! The anti-psychotic drugs will do you some good. Counseling is truly recommended. Also get those false teeth we discussed & stop spewing this garbage through your gums. Why are you soooo obsessed with the Senators color? Did a Blackman fail to love you?

[rammer257]

No...I have heard the paranoid ramblings and generalizations of 1 person. What if Obama is not an act? What if Jesus was not an act? What if Dr King was not an Act? What if Ghandi was not an act? What if we are on the verge of the final worldwide conflict? What if Obama is the credible leader & uniter we & the world desperately needs at this time in history? OBAMA '08

[lebtom]

Obama is the best candidate. His message is dead on, he is for change, not Bush-Cheney lite!!

[poseidon129266]

It's sad how Hillary distorted the question to 'would you promise' when the question was 'would you be willing to,' in order to attempt her ill-conceived attack.

[gminal510]

If i am able to vote, i would definately vote for Obama. I am under age to vote. After, this video i want my parents to vote for Obama. I think that every humans are related to each other. so, it means that you all are my brothers and sisters. By the way, we all can be together. Can you guys favor me?

Will you guys be my parents? If yes, please vote for Obama.

[mantra77]

Libtard idiots!

[rammer257]

Lizzy, it is time for your medication! The anti-psychotic drugs will do you some good. Counseling is truly recommended. Also get those false teeth we discussed & stop spewing this garbage through your gums. Why are you soooo obsessed with the Senators color? Did a Blackman fail to love you?

[HarryPotterCentral]

Obama has my support!

[vboyle24]

just think... a day before this answer he said that he would meet with these dictators only under certain conditions. Then he calls Hillary 'Bush-Cheney Lite' when in her answer she says that 'she is going to engage in intensive diplomacy with these nations and use high-level presidential envoys'

DONT BE A VICTIM OF OBAMA'S SPIN!

[rammer257]

The bottom-line is that he will do whatever it takes to make sure we never go to war on lies, faulty intelligence or the arrogance of saying "those people do not rise to a level of importance suitable for an American President to speak with." If my son must go to war, Obama is the one I'd trust to send him. Hillary didn't even read the intel report. OBAMA '08

[nimrodsquad]

Republican foreign relations has an abysmal record of bullying various countries across the globe when it suits it's "interests". America needs to give a little respect if they want some back. It is pretty telling when a popular joke out on the street is about an American tourist who explains to the local nationals of the country they are in: I'm not American, I am Canadian!

[Lawtek712]

Ok, lets talk about the environment then. Earlier this year Obama and McCain proposed a bill that would reduce greenhouse gasses by ONLY 2% every year for the next 10 years. Now in my opinion, 2% is such a small amount that it is "next to nothing". If Obama is interested in addressing the severe environmental issues that we face, why is his position so negligible? Actions speak louder than words.

[Lawtek712]

Obama, while you have been Illinois senator the cost of gas (4-homes) has gone up almost 30%, electric bills have gone up almost 30%, phone bills have gone up almost 30%. While you were supposed to be at work- working for us, you were on Oprah promoting your book. In Illinois, cars older than 95 are no longer required to test emissions, Chicago schools are in severely poor condition, and the list goes on. If you can't handle the job of senator, why should anyone vote for you?

[rammer257]

The bottle-neck is at the top!  That's why you sent him to Washington...fix the problem where it exists for ALL OF US, NATIONALLY. He has gone to the source & has been fighting...imagine when the President is once again from Illinois! Don't miss the SHIP looking for the OAR!

[lebtom]

Obama is the best candidate, his message is dead on!

[JCIG1]

What has he done to make him the best canidate, you must know if you state he is the best canidate!

[fruticetum]

I respect candidates who aren't screening the responses. If you notice Hillary's videos can't bear up to YouTubers' scrutiny. That's why she has to screen responses.

[mantra77]

Barrack is a traitor, of course he wants tooooooooo talk to his fellow muslims!

[rammer257]

You idiot! We are on the verge of fighting every damn body in every damn country in the world, all at once!!! Most of them are non-Muslims (as if it matters when the damn bullets start flying). This man is the one who stands the best chance in negotiating peace at home and abroad. He is a uniter.

OBAMA '08

[JCIG1]

Ronald Regan talked to them because he knew that they the USSR was unable to keep up with the US financially. The difference to know Iran has 1. oil to sell for cash.2an Idea that they are there to bring on Armagedden, and are willing to die for their cause... Big difference....

[rammer257]

That is silly, you obviously missed that day in school. What about the Cuban missle crisis? Why did JFK talk to the Russians. When we stop talking we start fighting. Since it's my son that has to do the fighting I want a President who is not afraid to talk & try an resolve issues. We can always fight. OBAMA '08 for Peace

[JCIG1]

What areas can we move forward if we do not agree on were we will end up?... They want to push their idea`s we want to push ours the question is what ideas do you agree with more... I think their is only one choice if they aren`t willing to comply why talk to people who`s goal is your distruction...

[rammer257]

Wow! Are you really this dumb or are you kidding? You talk it out to avert duking it out! If your kid is having a problem with a bully, what do you do before you hand your son a gun to take to school??? Maybe we will meet with the other parents, school officials etc before we tell our kids to kill each other. Duh, Ya think? Since my 21yr old son has to do the fighting for big mouths like you, Hillary & Bush I would prefer you shut up & let the Senator try an work it out! OBAMA '08

[REP1333]

A man who isn't willing to fight for something which he believes in is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free unless from other men better than himself.

[rammer257]

A man constantly in fights based on what someone told him without investigating the veracity of the information is a FOOL. Fools do not remain free or alive very long. Our prisons are filled with mental midgets that fought & killed because someone told them something was said or done. They ran in wild eyed and murdered people based on emotion vs intelligence. It was a dumb approach, a dumb fight & we are now in a dumb war! OBAMA '08

[GDEJEBU2]

Please go to "Kosovo, Serbia: Church set in flames by Muslim Albanians04" on youtube. Your pPresident Bill Clinton supported this. Your President George Bush supports this. What is your opinion?

[crazyk51]

GDEJ- This is after the Christians killed thousands of muslims in genocides and attempted genocides. They supported this because they saw what really happened and not just your one side Christians can never do wrong bias.

[JCIG1]

Who has tried to conquer by the sword twice before????.I don't recall Iran being Muslim before? Do you??. How about Egypt ??. Im sorry that must have happen under Christian rule.

[crazyk51]

Maybe we should talk about North and south America who conquered with the sword then? Christanity = religon with most murders in its name throughout history.

[GDEJEBU2]

You are a lier. No Serbian Christians ever murdered inocent people. All media stories are fabrications aimed at demonizing Serbians. This tactic will not work any more. Alsp the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo was burned in 2004. The period you are talking about allegedly happened in Bosnia in 1996.

[crazyk51]

Im a liar because I see the media stories, and look online, and see pictures? Thank you for telling me otherwise now I will change my mind...

[GDEJEBU2]

My dear man think what ever you want. Keep an open mind and get your news from few diferent and alternative media. I hope you realise that life is in shades of gray are never black or white. I wish you and your family all the best in this life.

[airborne373]

CFR enough said.

[coulibaly203]

if you don t want to talk to arabe leader how you going to get they oil ? you tell me now

[mediaofzion]

Dont think of him as black then. Think of him as mixed. But more importantly, think of him one of the best candidates for our next president.

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[Atutui]

Clinton & Bush missed a historic opportunity to open a new chapter with Iran when reformer Mohamed Khatemi was elected in 1997. Had President Clinton taken the bold step Obama suggested and had met without precondition with President Khatemi in 1998/99 instead of pursuing sanctions, USA would have capped its nuclear program.

[Atutui]

In signaling that he was willing to meet with the leaders of these countries, Obama was signaling that the United States has the confidence in its values to meet with anyone. But he also signaled a certain humility that reflects the understanding that the next president must reach out to the rest of the world and not merely issue sanctions

[Jizedi]

Is it true he used to be a terrorist and boy-toucher or is that just what every sensible person is saying?

[ikebona]

Hillary needs English 101 or better still, communication 101.

She misunderstood the question, thought Obama flupped it and to her it was a big win. That's why they hurriedly posted the video on YouTube. then she escalated it by calling him names. I'd like to see how she'll spin her way out of this.

As far as Loyal Obama supporters are concerned Bush-Cheney Lite is not silly. It is a legitimate concern for Americans.

[MunichBMW]

Ya, Hilary is definitely one of those, No offense, females who wants to abuse the authorities and stuff(and yes, there also are many good female politicians too). I think she will never make a good president if she ever becomes one.

So my choice is Barack Obama.

[mynameisdaveo]

This is the kind of response that separates Obama from Cinton. Obama is the full package. He understands the Democratic Party, he has a vision where to go, and he has a plan. Cinton however, reverted to fear based politics of the Bush administration in an attempt to criticize Obama as naïve and inexperienced. Just another example of how divisive Hillary is!

[eternalgangsta]

Hilary is an intolerant Bully who always wants to have final say.She started the war by calling Barak naive & expected him not to defend it.Bush's policy never worked bcozhe set unrealistic preconditions & thats how Hilary is soundin. As Obama has said already, the question never required him to add some of the little caveat that Hilary got a chance to add & she used that 2 score cheap points

[lazerflesh]

Yeah, I really don't understand how Hillary used this against him. Communication is key, and I really think that we can get on to terms with various countries by talking with them. I think that we could actually learn a thing or two..

[ikebona]

I agree. Hillary needs communication 101.

She misunderstood the question, thought Obama flupped it and to her it was a big win. That's why they hurriedly posted the video on YouTube. then she escalated it by calling him names. I'd like to see how she'll spin her way out of this.

As far as Loyal Obama supporters are concerned Bush-Cheney Lite is not silly. It is a legitimate concern for Americans.

[lazerflesh]

Yeah, and also.. using the soviet union was a great example. If it weren't for the union dissembling than we would have had a really great war on our hands.

[rammer257]

Of course talking to them before dropping bombs is the right thing to do. Obama said he is not afraid of them & will look them all square in the eye and tell them what our position is on any matter. Ali would talk to his opponents before during and after kicking butt! Obama is a God send!