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July 10, 2008

Giuliani: Obama Capturing 'an Anti-American Feeling'

@ 12:32 pm by Andy Barr

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-N.Y.) said Thursday that Barack Obama is capturing 'an anti-American feeling' responding to Obama telling a town hall audience in Georgia that their children should learn to speak Spanish.

"Well this is why he is a popular candidate in Europe, because there is such an anti-American feeling and he is sort of capturing that," Giuliani said on MSNBC.

Giuliani said he was not as troubled by Obama's suggestion that children learn Spanish as the assumption that immigrant families are learning English.

"It makes sense to teach your children another language," Giuliani said. But, Giuliani added, "the reality is that this is a country that should speak English…and if we can learn an extra language or two that would be terrific."

The former New York City Mayor said Obama is "sliding over" the need for immigrant families to learn English by "making an assumption that isn't true, that all immigrants are learning English. They're not."

Archived under: Campaigns, Immigration, News, Presidential Campaigns
Tags: Barack Obama, Rudy Giuliani

253 Comments »

The Hill welcomes comment from anyone and will almost always post it whether it is favorable or critical, as long as it is substantive and advances debate.

Rudy's right. Obama hates the U.S. as it currently exists. He wants to live in a country that is bi-lingual, bi-sexual, anti-gun, pro-illegal immigration and anti-business. He should be running for President of Cuba.

Comment by Austin Hardy — July 10, 2008 @ 12:57 pm
Bottom line is that English should be the official language of America, just like french is official language of France, Spanish for Spain and Mexico. These countries do not cater to one specific group like we do with Spanish documents.

Comment by Aaron — July 10, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
The real question is, why did Obama suggest Spanish and Spanish only.

There is nothing wrong with learning a second language. In fact, everyone agrees that the ability to speak different languages enrich our lives.

However, the reason Obama singled out Spanish is transparent. He is merely playing the typical political game of pandering to a specific voting block.

If he were talking to German Americans, he probably would have said German.

Comment by Grant — July 10, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
Rudy…Captain 9/11. That's just moronic. Obama is anti American because he wants to improve the country? 9/11… Flag Pin… Reverand Wright … Rudy and Co. can't stand on the same stage with Obama when it comes to understanding how to return the United States to the most respected nation in the world. The only thing they have is fear mongering, catch phrases, and soundbytes.

Comment by ted — July 10, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
This country was built on English Rule, and it shall stay that way. My forefathers had to learn English and many others. Why should we switch it now? Because We're being invaded from the South? I think not.

Comment by John — July 10, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
Well Austin, this country is not working the way its currently being run. So in order for things to change, a different approach must be taken.

Further, I am not sure how offering small businesses tax breaks is "anti-business." In my mind, offering corps like BP (who mind you, posted 1Q profits of 16B…in a quarter!) tax breaks is anti-business.

Further, Rudy never stated that Obama hates America.

Wake up! Its 2008 buddy…not 1945. This IS a global world…and if the U.S. wants to lead this world, we must be a global country.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
How dare Obama suggest that children learn something useful. This is America! We can be as stupid as we want to be!

Comment by Ryan — July 10, 2008 @ 1:07 pm
One last thing. He never states we should all speak Spanish instead of English. He's simply pointing out that our country is becoming even more of a melting pot.

Did anyone even see what Obama said? Lord.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:07 pm
Ted, you have drunk way too much kool-aid!

Comment by IhateObama — July 10, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
Yeah. After Spanish maybe Americans can learn the other 400 languages spoken by immigrants.

Ooooooooooor, the immigrants - who chose to live here - could learn one.

English!

I hate to throw common sense in your face….but, that's how I roll.

Comment by JP — July 10, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
Firewall Florida. That basically sums up Rudys judgment and ability to analyze a situation. He's a non-entity and his opinions are meaningless. We need an articulate, moderate president like Obama to be able explain to the world why the Unites States is the greatest country on Earth. Bush is a monosyllabic and can't string two sentences together. No wonder the rest of the world misunderstands our motives. McCain is too, part of the past, delusional and dangerous and he's not going to be POTUS.
Go OBAMA 08!

Comment by greg — July 10, 2008 @ 1:09 pm
Learn spanish to be more communicable.
Plenty of jobs now-a-days require bilingual (eng-span) employees.

Comment by Daniel — July 10, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
@Zach

How about you do some research and learn how and why we're becoming a global country. Its called we're being sold out. We barely make our own product's, foreigners are buying our buildings, roads, and company's. I don't consider that American or Global, I consider that being Sold. Language has nothing to do with any of it, think of how they did it 100 years ago with trade.

Comment by John — July 10, 2008 @ 1:10 pm
Zach,

You said this:

"Well Austin, this country is not working the way its currently being run. So in order for things to change, a different approach must be taken."

A different approach??? Obama = Even more government! Why would we want that?

Also, you are delusional if you believe taxes on any person in this country will go down.

Comment by patrick — July 10, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
So I guess my learning French back in High school was a waste of time. Perhaps they should offer Spanish only? Of course they could do English only and make Spanish an option so that people can decide what would be best for them. Hey wait, that's what they do already. I guess just not in Obama-land where it will cost a fortune in tax payer money to convert docs to Spanish as well as English. As for Ted and his "captain Rudy" comments, buddy, he did a lot more for NY than just showing leadership on 9/11. He inhereted a cesspool fron Democrat Dinkings and turned both the economy and the crime structure around completely. What exactly did Obama do for Illinois or Cook County? Can you say EL ZIPPO!!!!

Comment by James from New York — July 10, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
greg @ 109pm post - you think obama is a moderate?

can i have some of that weed?

Comment by jeremy — July 10, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
Obama did not state that Spanish should be the only language. He merely gave that as an example. He wants American citizens to be able to compete on the world stage. I'd say that's Pro-American!

Comment by Lee — July 10, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
sarborough what are you talking about?? why should AMERICAN children speak Spanish?? ENGLISH IS OUR LANGUAGE!!…..99.9percent of AMERICAN CITIZENS are never going to get a job outside USA!! wake up !!

immigrants need to speak OUR LANGUAGE!!

Comment by paul cusumano — July 10, 2008 @ 1:13 pm
A noun, a verb, 9/11.

Comment by Alex — July 10, 2008 @ 1:14 pm
P.S. RUDY FOR VP!!!

Comment by James from New York — July 10, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
'compete on a world stage ' is typical liberal crap..we need to clean up our own BACKYARD!! which mean american blacks need to stay in school and lean ENGLISH properly!! thats whats important!!….not speaking Russian or German or Spanish..give me a break!!

Comment by paul cusumano — July 10, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
@Patrick,

Of course taxes wont go down, someone has to pay for this war! But, giving tax breaks to big corps doesn't any sense. Its the average Americacn that needs tax breaks, not big business such as big pharma and big tobacco.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
Context.

Comment by DHI — July 10, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
I wonder if the people of France would take kindly to Americans telling them they need to learn English in their home country….

After visiting France last year, I know they wouldn't go for it.

Comment by JP — July 10, 2008 @ 1:19 pm
To previous posters that said America is a "melting pot" - no, it is not anynmore, it is a chamber pot because we take in the human garbage of the world and cater to their refusal to assimilate.

Comment by Brian — July 10, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Hey right wingers; who do you think is selling out America? Is it the American workers or is it the Republican CEOs and owners looking to make a quick buck and looking for cheap labor so that they can expand their bottom lines! I swear, most of you GENIUS' don't know your ass from a hole in the wall, but you swear out you know who would be the best leader for this country. I guess you thought George W. Bush was the best leader too and look where that got us.

Comment by tiger2471 — July 10, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
France isn't America.

Man, its like a bunch of Bill O'Reileys here…spinning one man's words totally and completely out of context.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
I've come across accidents where the vicitms spoke Korean, Japanese and Portuguese, but not English.
While traveling in Asia, Russia and the Middle East I met many people learning English so they "could do business in the world".

My family immigrated here and learned English, so don't tell me how hard it is.

Comment by Tom — July 10, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Learn no other language; close our borders, society, culture off from the rest of the world. Let's build a 360 degree wall from sea to shining sea. Stupid isolationists. That approach failed in the past and it WILL FAIL TODAY. THE WORLD MOVE INEXORABLY FORWARD AND NO FEAR MONGERING CONSERVATIVES CAN STOP THAT.
Go OBAMA 08!

Comment by greg — July 10, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
If being a good American is spending the last 7 years exploiting and profiting off one of country's greatest tragedies then Rudy is the greatest American ever.

As a resident of NYC I believe Rudy is a worthless facist.

Comment by brad — July 10, 2008 @ 1:22 pm
Okay, first of all, raising the Corporate Tax to 50%…which Obama wants to do…is anti-business. Corporations will no longer be able to do business in this Country; they will go to other countries with a more inviting corporate policy; and, in turn, will cut jobs currently held by the "little guy" that Obama supposedly champions for. That isn't just anti-business, it is economic stupidity.

Now back to the actual content of Obama's words, so Zach can feel like a moron by saying "did anyone 'see' what Obama said?"…The part that makes many feel that Obama dislikes this country was when he said we look like fools going over to Europe when we can't speak their language, but when Europeans come here they can speak English. I don't know about you, but I have run into many-a-Frenchman in my day that came here as tourists and couldn't speak a lick of English. It's his degrading of average Americans that makes us wonder how he truly feels about this Country and what it stands for.

Also, for that genius ted, fear-mongering is a catch phrase used by the Left. You put down people for using catch-phrases by doing the same thing. That is not a great way to make your argument….

Comment by Chris — July 10, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
Right on Tiger2471. Who has sold us out. Big business run by CEO's looking only at the bottom line…and of course, they are all Republicans. ; )

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
with obama comments the last two day( speaking spanish),(how to protect this great nation) he is a prime example of th "Peter Principle". I'm not sure how he was elected to a Senators job. He's way above his capabilites now.

Comment by jake — July 10, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
Hey, genius . . . Spain actually has many languages (Catalan, Basque, etc . . .). Try reading a little before you form your thoughts.

Comment by David — July 10, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
Yes Obamba is a moderate. Compared to Hannity, Limbaugh, Ingraham, Boortz, and the whole right wing crowd that so dominates the Republican Party, including McCain, Bush, and the enabler of both, Karl Rove- Obama is certainly a moderate progressive in politics. The trouble with much of the Republican crowd is that they want no government, and if they can't have that, then ineffective government. The country had a name for another party that behaved and believed the same way about 150 years ago- they were called it the Know Nothing Party, a fitting name for the present day Republican Party.

Name me one prominent person in the Republican Party that is on fire about effective government for the people, and give me a quote to substantiate it.

Comment by peter777 — July 10, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Who cares what Osama says!
When you buy a new car, do you believe everything the saleman tells you. Only if you like assuming the position and generous quanties of KY jelly!
The guy is a ZERO. Talk is CHEAP, its action that counts. Would someone remind me what the OBAMA BILL COVERS, i've forgotten!!!!!!

Comment by bill — July 10, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
Cuba is a Bisexual country? Wow, you right wing hate mongering nut jobs are so full of information that the rest of us ignorant communist pinkos would never have known had you not been so informative.

Keep it up, Jesus loves it when you hate others…

Comment by Spencer — July 10, 2008 @ 1:28 pm
Obama will say and do anything to pander to a group for their votes.
he specifically mentioned spanish because he is trying desperately to corner the hispanic vote–i agree with the person who posted this idea before.
he did not talk about being multi-lingual in a general sense…he singles out that "our children should learn spanish? why didnt he say russian? or farsi? or german? or…any number of other languages spoken here by large groups of immigrants.
OH and BY THE WAY…OBAMA speaks
ONLY ENGLISH—even George Bush-our present pres…who everyone dismisses as not too bright….speaks SPANISH.
Obama are you listneing? WHY DONT YOU SPEAK ANY OTHER LANGUAGE…?????

Comment by Michelle — July 10, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
You right wing wackjobs all need to learn spanish to be able to communicate with your grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their native languages…

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
How about ebonics? We can learn to communicate with African Americans, after all they are "African". Never really understood that, do they want to go back to Africa? Mexican American, French American,Irish American. obama is just unAmerican.

Comment by m-antony — July 10, 2008 @ 1:29 pm
It amazed me five years ago that a guy like John Kerry could even be nominated in the Democrat party. They have outdone themselves in '08 by nominating this nincompoop. These mouth-breathing cretins have no understanding of history, political science, current events, or how the geopolitical chess game is played and why. Every time this Marxist moron opens his mouth he sticks his foot in it. McCain should exploit these monumental gaffes more than he is…it's McCain's race to lose.

If Obama is elected, it will signify the complete dumbing-down of America…when a moron can win by exploiting the ignorant with public speaking devices. "Change we can believe in"? Show mwe an Obama supporter and I'll show you a dumbass.

Comment by Dave — July 10, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Obama - yea what a president would he make?
Higher taxes - open borders (let everyone in)-
His big plans for our energy problems except (like all democraps) tax, tax and tax some more.
People cry and wail at his feet o-Boy he's for change, that�s what Adolf said to Germany right
before he took over. America better wake up before the Republic is no more and a socialist
Controlled government is in charge.

Comment by BPF53 — July 10, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
Rudy's a provincial windbag. The only anti-American sentiment Obama is attracting is against some of the Americans Rudy represents. Rudy doesn't give a rat's ass about the rest of us. That's why he's a marginal figure in today's world. He milked fear and the "guilt of the living" as long as he could get away with it. It wouldn't hurt any of us to learn more than one language, including Rudy. At the very least, it wards off dementia in those of Rudy's age bracket. But then again, it looks like it's started.

Comment by Hunter Gatherer — July 10, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
No one spun Barack H. Obama's words, he spoke them plainly and clearly. We the people should learn to speak Spanish as an English only society is wrong. We should embrace diversity to its fullest extent and conduct hearings in congress in all known languages as well as mandate that all ballots be printed in all known languages present and past so as not to leave anyone out. The bureaucratic pinheads in our government are selling us down the road, they are the elite who know what is best for us, we are just too stupid to know it. Remember this when you listen to the Messiah, Barack, who cannot speak Spanish At least the current Republicrat President can), you are probably missing the full context because of your public school education and limited cranial capacity.

Comment by ValricoJoe — July 10, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
I can't believe after 8 years of the worst leadership by a REPUBLICAN President that you STILL have fools on here touting Republican leadership! UNBELIEVABLE! I'm assuming the same fools that voted for this INEPT President, the KNOW NOTHING PARTY is a perfect title for the Republican party, or the BIG OIL PARTY, or the COWBOYS (whom I hate), LOL. This President is responsible for the HIGH oil prices, hell, I can't believe George W. Bush actually attacked Bill Clinton for the high oil prices back in 2000, that's when it was only $26 a barrel, now it's $140+ and you fools think Republicans are for the working man; you have to be kidding me!?

Comment by tiger2471 — July 10, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
Andrea Mitchell says that learning a languange "is a core requirement of schools." Actually, the "requirement" varies by state. For example, here in Virginia the requirement is that schools OFFER two years of foreign language (most counties do offer more than that, but not all do). I am sure Mr. Obama, Mr. Guiliani, Mr. McCain & Ms. Mitchell would generally agree that (a) two years = better than nothing, but (b) two years does not give you the depth to transact businesss at a high level. Finally, Mr. Obama could not significantly change our entire nation's ability to transact in more languages in a mere eight years. For more multilingual skills, we would generally need a 20 year push (i.e., an entire generation). As such, the more pressing issue of improving our accounting language skills should be embraced by Democrats in a business-friendly manner. Just like waiting for Bubba Junior to learn Chinese, don't hold your breath on Democrats getting too friendly with corporate America. What is transparent is that Obama plays up the "America is wrongful actor" theme on various levels to keep his liberal base happy, and when he does it skillfully, the victimolodgical rhetoric also allows him to lean towards certain groups and try to capture emotive voters that respond well to that kind of engagement. And then, some Americans cringe at the unthinking nature of it all… Guess we are waiting on November to find out how well it works.

Comment by Kerst ter Weele — July 10, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
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Comment by Pat — July 10, 2008 @ 1:32 pm
@Dave

Wow, why don't you actually try arguing in a intelligent fashion instead of just tossing insults around.

Look in the mirror, then you'll see a dumbass.

See how easy it is?

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
All of you crackas are excrement!!!

Comment by Super Coon — July 10, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
First, I support neither Obama or Guiliani. But it seems to me in many non English speaking European and Asian countries they cater to us by being able to speak our language.
Second, It only seems fair for us to at least be able to understand what they (those who understand Spanish only) are trying to say, and then also be able to tell them to "go home" and how to get there in a language they can understand.

Comment by Johnny — July 10, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Keys to being America
1. Support the President
2. Support the President, even when he's a moron
3. Support the President, even when it's proven that his administration has lied.
4. Support the President, event though he's willing to sacrifice American soldiers for a failed ideology.
5. When in doubt, shout 9/11 and wave a flag.

I think that sums it up for people who would think along the same lines as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity. Don't forget to pass them a drool bucket when you meet them.

Comment by ted — July 10, 2008 @ 1:33 pm
Peter777: Give me one prominent member of the Republican Party who is on fire about effective Government (which is an oxymoron…kinda like Jumbo Shrimp…just doesn't make sense) for the people?

Mitt Romney summed it up fairly well when he said:
"The threat to our culture comes from within. The 1960's welfare programs created a culture of poverty. Some think we won that battle when we reformed welfare, but the liberals haven't given up. At every turn, they try to substitute government largesse for individual responsibility. They fight to strip work requirements from welfare, to put more people on Medicaid, and to remove more and more people from having to pay any income tax whatsoever. Dependency is death to initiative, risk-taking and opportunity. Dependency is a culture-killing drug. We have got to fight it like the poison it is."

This looks like a pretty good argument against "effective government for the people" by a prominent Republican…

…patiently awaiting the anti-Right wing comments that will be coming my way…

Comment by Chris — July 10, 2008 @ 1:34 pm
It would be great for all of us to learn another language, but our first priority should be to have immigrants learn our country's major language, which is English!
And for all of you who so desperately want change from Obama–you will get it! Our wonderful, free country will become socialist. We're already on the way. He will be the modern Robin Hood, taking from those who have made a good living for themselves and forcing them to give it to those who have less. If people want to help others, they should. It is the right thing to do. But to be forced to do it by the government is wrong. And socialist. But, guess what? You can be sure that Obama, and those who think like him, will still be able to afford anything they want and won't be giving of their substance to the poor. That is also how it is in socialist countries.
Wake up, people!

Comment by Victoria — July 10, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
I dont think it is just rumor or heresay….I do believe that Obama will ruin our military morale, and demoralize young people from volunteering for service because of his stand and comments about the Iraq war and its servicemen. So wake up young college age voters..Obama may just be the first pres in decades to reinstate the draft. we always need a military, and if young men and women feel they were disrespected while in uniform…that sentiment will spead ad we will no longer have a volunteer army. so when you cast you vote as a obama-maniac..picture yourself being drafted in a year or two…
oh, and of course obama would want to make sure the army is as diverse as can be..and not just enlisted men and women of a certain economic background or race who needed the military-i am sure obama and rev wright have discussed that sons and daughters of "rich whites in america" dont often seem to serve
…wake up you college kids…you will likely be heading to boot camp sooner than later under an obama pres.

Comment by Bonnie — July 10, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
@peter777 and other liberals

I don't think you guys understand what being a republican is all about. I don't support bush or any of the neocon's. I support Ron Paul. And apparently many of you are mis educated, its not that republicans are for no government, its for a limited government republic for personal responcability. How about you look it up, america was built on republicans and traditions.

If you was more government control taking care of us from gradle to grave then please pick obama. He will do a good job spying on us and taking more rights from us

Comment by John — July 10, 2008 @ 1:36 pm
Super Coon, do you have a racism problem you would like to talk about? Nothing like a good public education to let you down. Oh, that is right it was the rich white folk (Ted Kennedy) that has kept you down, like Obama's preacher said.

Comment by ValricoJoe — July 10, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
Just google North American Union or the "SPP". It's already in place people, and it's not fringe "theory". Look for yourself.

Comment by Dave — July 10, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
Obama should visit Los Angeles. I can go into neighborhoods that are spanish speaking only. He is a joke!

Comment by Michelle Marshall — July 10, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
tiger2471 - Prove what you are saying about republican ceo's and democrats. It's unfounded parroting of garbage by the moronic left that keeps being perpetuated by heel snapping, "Heil Obama!" types that make us in 'fly over country' despise non-thinking types such as yourself. If you can find a legitimate research paper backing up your delusions, I will apologize.

Comment by Aardvark — July 10, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
While I'm not big on Busg, I do have to say, "George W. speaks Spanish. What other languages does Obama speak? Ummm…..NONE!!!" Now tell me again how dumb you think Bush is. Where does that put Obama then? I tell you I love a debate with a smart liberal, but you sheep liberals that post here really amaze me with you blind following. I guess the posts we see here from you con be considered "bleating".

Comment by James from New York — July 10, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
Obama a moderate? The amount of "stupid" that is construed from an observation like that is astounding…

…(actually, for most conservatives, we've gotten quite used to the word Democrat being synonymous with huge, heaping mounds of stupid.)

Comment by Big Mofo — July 10, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
Two points for Obama. Add the votes of more than 20 million hispanics to his credit! Don't worry, Redneck small minded bigots won't be voting for him anyway.

Yes we are now a dual language society. Buy any product and then note the languages the instructions are written in.

Comment by Buck — July 10, 2008 @ 1:42 pm
Rudy logic. It would be funny if it weren't so sad and pathetic. How does suggesting Americans learn Spanish "capture" anti-Americanism? There's a reason this man is a two-time policital loser. MOST Americans see right through this guy.

Comment by Shane — July 10, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
George W thinks Mexican is a language….

Give me a break you morons.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
Word on the street is that John McCain is actually taking Provigil, something given to people who are newly diagnosed with alzheimers… That would explain why he can't seem to keep his story straight…

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
"tiger2471 - Prove what you are saying about republican ceo's and democrats. It's unfounded parroting of garbage by the moronic left that keeps being perpetuated by heel snapping, "Heil Obama!" types that make us in 'fly over country' despise non-thinking types such as yourself. If you can find a legitimate research paper backing up your delusions, I will apologize."
______________________________________________
So, you're telling me that "Kenny Boy" (Ken Lay) was a Democrat? You remember that guy right, the one who ran ENRON? There's one, do you want more? Because I believe this guy was George Bush's friend correct moron?

Comment by tiger2471 — July 10, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
@Zach

When you get away from your communist professors (you know, the hip "intellectuals" who couldn't cut it in the real world,) you may have an epiphany. Liberals become conservatives every day when they choose to use their own brains. Why is it that Conservatives don't become liberals Zach??

Comment by Dave — July 10, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
Dave calls Obama a "nincompoop" and "moron." That may be his opinion, but it's the opinion of someone who fits that description by ignoring fact. Obama graduated from Harvard Law, which isn't something a moron can achieve.

I am astounded by the inane name calling by the Wrong Wing, especially as it just undermines their cause with anyone with half a brain. (Yeah, and Obama is also a "Marxist." I wish….)

Wonder what the extent � or lack thereof � of Dave's educational achievement was.

Comment by SmartLeftist — July 10, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
Is "Ted" Ted Turner? He makes about as much sense. P-O-S.

Comment by IhateObama — July 10, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
This country has been indoctrinated by the guilt and self-loathing that the left claims should define it. I myself am trilingual, and I welcome immigration reform that would offer some rights to undocumented immigrants (such as a guest worker program), but to me, the issue goes beyond that of whether or not our children should be learning a second language in school. I have no objection to mandatory Spanish classes (languages are, after all, useful skills and learning them builds character), but I also have no objection to declaring English our official language and requiring that those who work here learn it.

The issue as I see it has nothing to do with language and everything to do with the fact that we are being charmed and guilt-tripped into electing a hand grenade disguised as a sunflower, and I fear that our own self loathing will produce an administration that is more racist, exclusive, socialist, anti-Semitic, and apologetic to those who would weaken us than any we have seen. At least we knew what we were getting when we re-elected George W. Bush. Obama, on the other hand, presents a risk that we can ill afford to take. Hamas likes him. The European socialist left likes him. Louis Farrakhan likes him. This should tell us something about what he really represents–not what he merely says he represents.

Comment by Marshall — July 10, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
"Kenny Boy" Lay was 1) nicknamed by George W Bush and 2) slept in the LIncoln Bedroom during Bush41

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
What a load of B.S. Studies show that latin american immigrants (legal and illegal) are assimilating as fast or faster than prior groups of immigrants. The concerns expressed by Giuliani are wrong, the guy needs to get his facts straight. I agree that we have too many people illegally crossing the border, but assimilation is not really the issue (Supermarkets in LA have had all their signs in spanish for decades, so the culture shock really isn't all that novel a concept.) Also, the feeling from Europe is not "Anti-American", it's excitement that America may be returning to it's core values… you know stuff like respect for the individual, respect for sovereignty, and public discourse that's not built on convincing the American public that distortions and lies are truth. I would not want their society, but many europeans want a role in world affairs, and look to America to maintain its moral authority - and the Bush administration told them to pound salt. The dis-illusionment is substantial, and they just want to be able to look up to America again (yeah, I know, europeans have always pretended to be superior, but in truth it generally hid an admiration for America. Kind of like having an older brother who rags on you but knows you're something special.) The sad thing is, I'm an (ex?)Republican and arguing the other side. Neither party really seems to have a clue on most topics. I respect McCain, but I've read Obama's books, listened to him speak, and studied his accomplishments, and I think he's the superior choice in 2008.

Comment by John — July 10, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
Once America got a good, up close look at Sir Rudolph, the media created 'America's Mayor', they rejected him emphatically as a one issue (terrorist fear mongering) vacuous con man. I doubt many will care what else he says - ever.

Comment by Gene Ritchings — July 10, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
tiger2471 - One example, that's it? LOL. A one pump chump you are, my friend.

Comment by Aardvark — July 10, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
Heh —- Bickering Morons!!!

Yeah you!

Listen to yourselves - the hate level has risen to the perfect harmonic.

Listen — it doesn't matter who is president, or which party. Either party is happy beyond belief to have all of you at each other's throats. Because while we're tearing away at each other they're robbing the piggy bank stuffed with our tax dollars.

This election cycle is even better than ever. They didn't have to roll out the tired topics of abortion, gun control, or anything. Heck, we offered up immigration, linguistic eminent domain, and a host of other piddly nonsense topics.

Bottom line: politicians are supposed to do a term or two in office as a service to us. Yeah, I said us, and then return to private life, and whatever career they'd left behind. Do any of you think that people fight to remain in the Congress or Senate because of a compelling love of country? Get real. Sometime take a moment to stop attacking one another to do a little investigative work on how many people in Congress enter Congress broke, and exit as multimillionaires. You're going to be surprised.
Heck, let's make it easy; check out Tom Daschle, and by the way, there are many more Democrats that are millionaires, and became millionaires while in office than Republicans. Who'd have thought?

Now get off each others case, and put some of that energy into something positive.

DieselBoatMan

Comment by DieselBoatMan — July 10, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
When will McCain start beating up on the left-leaning media who fails to give him adequate coverage?

The scent of Obama's perfect farts are getting more coverage that the substantive policies being introduced by McCain.

I hope America remembers its "Real Issues not Feel Good Rhetoric"

Comment by Conservone — July 10, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Any this guy - We should learn Spainish, eat like the French, and believe in a government that Karl Marx would be proud of. No experince, never made a hard decision in his life…never led anything….and this is the best my party can put forward to lead the free world. God help me, but I'm afraid I gonna vote for a Republicain for the first time in my whole life.

Comment by Jimbo — July 10, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
Zach is the official leftist looney liberal Obama Kool Aid drinker. Keep reading your liberal rags and going to your Anti American Kumbaya Meetings. When November rolls around and you see that America has once again rejected your leftist agenda you can blame it on all the racists instead of accepting that this is America. God Bless America!!!

Comment by Mike — July 10, 2008 @ 1:50 pm
A taxpayer voting for Obama is like a Chicken voting for Col. Sanders.

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
Nobama can never successfully run a country - sorry, but true. Nobama has no experience running anything but a political campaign to sound legitimate for all the poor, miserable "white guilt" voters. The ignorant white voters love to go bananas over him - "Hey, I am a middle class educated white guy, I am not racist - I am supporting Obama - see?

We are losing our country a such a rapid rate, that there is probably no way to recover. I am sure there are patriots out there, but speaking up can cause you to be vilified to such a degree by the powers that be (the powers that hate your white "gentileness") that you could hurt your family and have your livelihood destroyed.

Comment by John of Patmos — July 10, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
Dieselboatman- perhaps eminent domain wouldn't seem like piddly nonsense if it was your home being taken for condos. Perhaps immigration wouldn't seem like piddly nonsense if you actually worked a job a weren't on the take from us taxpayers.

Comment by Mike — July 10, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
It is soooo sad the Baroken Promises Obama will not be the POTUS. Perhaps we should just let the 9th Circuit Court appoint him. They are pretty good at overriding the will of the people anyway.

Comment by Baroken Dreams — July 10, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
Obama says we should learn to speak Spanish.

Jesse Jackson says about Obama, "DESEO CORTAR SUS TEST�CULOS APAGADO."

For the first time ever, I agree with the Rev. Jesse!

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
Jeez, you republican are absolutely silly. I speak French and Spanish, and because of this, I make more money than most of my colleagues. I fail to understand how following the American Dream, getting an education, and making something positive of your life is considered elitism. We've had the average dummy in office who couldn't master the English language, much less a foreign one. Where exactly has that left us as a country? Republicans themselves, are running away from the beer drinking cowboy president, yet they want to elect a senile, bottom of the class, flip flopping pandering half wit to replace Bush and carry on his policies because, somehow, that'll magically change our course of direction. No wonder the major of the world thinks Republicans are brain dead.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 1:58 pm
@greg

Comment by jd — July 10, 2008 @ 1:59 pm
The Democrat's Un-Vetted Nominee.
. A disturbing insight into Barack Obama�s psychological makeup is revealed in three of Obama�s recent comments: (1) Speaking to the student body at Dartmouth - �A light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany, and you will suddenly realize that you must go to the polls and vote for Barack.�; (2) Speaking after a primary victory - �This was the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.� ; and, (3) Responding in an interview as to the definition of sin, he responded -�Being out of alignment with MY values.� ASTOUNDING.
Obama�s commentary clearly identifies him as possessing a dangerously narcissistic personality. He unquestionably has a mental disorder characterized by an extreme sense of his own importance, which readily explains the context of his San Francisco comments where he belittled those living in �small town� America who he clearly perceived as inferior to his self- constructed status of superiority.
Obama�s admitted heavy marijuana and cocaine use in high school and college may well have played a decisive role in the development of Obama�s inflated sense of his own importance; and, his pretentious demeanor. Heavy drug use can lead to hallucinations concerning ones status of grandiosity. Another clue is Obama�s frequent confused and unintelligible babblings whenever he is subjected to a public forum where he is devoid of a prepared text by his handlers to read from; which is the reason that Obama's controllers will resist any attempt to have their candidate exposed to town-hall style forums.
Unequivocally, this man, who has exhibited a profound lack of common-sense, should never be allowed anywhere near the Oval Office. Greg Neubeck

Comment by Greg Neubeck — July 10, 2008 @ 2:01 pm
Spanish is not the official language of spain. Spain has 4 official languages, traditional spanish is just one of them. There is nothing crazy about encourageing your kids to communicate with a huge market of our country.

Comment by Rob — July 10, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
I am not an Obama supporter however some of the comments here just blow me away. Obama also said that ALL immigrants should learn english. However I suppose that is too much to report. Wake up people, we are in a global economy learning spanish or any other language for that matter only helps to empower our kids and keep our place at the top. Obama NEVER said anything about doing away with English. GEEZ. Thank God, McCain knows and understands that.

Comment by Nate — July 10, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
This from the "One State will get me the nomination" candidate?
What a complete moron…..

Comment by Show Me — July 10, 2008 @ 2:02 pm
BrooklynGirl….glad all that edumacation has got you such a high paying job. As the most likely OWNER of your employer….we Repulicrats appreciate you fine contributions to our earnings.

Keep up the good work…..and get ready to pay a lot more of your wages out in taxes should the Obamessiah fluke out and wind up in the White House. Then, the folks near 1600 Pennsylvania Steet would get to say…."uh oh, there go the neighborhood!" No more Easter egg rolls on the White house lawn….gonna plant arrugula and poke salat greens!

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
i feel degraded for participating in this blog and for reading the posts. I'm also saddened and a bit scared for the future after reading the hate that can spew of some of my fellow Americans. Todays Republicans\Conservatives are modern equivelent of the White Citizens of Mssissippi of the 40s and 50s. Unintelligent and full of irrational hate.

Go OBAMA 08

Comment by greg — July 10, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
@greg

Have you heard Obambi when he is not using a telepromter?

Comment by jd — July 10, 2008 @ 2:04 pm
Looks like the daily kukos crowd is here!

Also, there are some liberal CEOs around, but most of you are correct in saying CEOs are Republicans. It's obvious, libs are not intelligent enough to make it that high in a public company. Libs only make it to the top in government, useless guys like your no-nuts candidate "Obambi"

Comment by Steve — July 10, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Even as a Democrat, I agree that English should be the "official" language of the US. I stress the word "Official". That does not necessarily mean that it should be the only language spoken.

I understand that there are millions of Spanish speaking immigrants in this nation, but that does not give you the right to "demand" that we should be bilingual. While it should be encouraged as Senator Obama stated, it should NOT be mandated. American was founded in English as Mexico (and other nations) were founded on their language. You come to America to live (legally), you should learn English. In no other country is there a "demand" to speak the language of the immagrant. If you love this country and desire the opportunities it provides, then learn the language of the country.

Comment by DJ in TX — July 10, 2008 @ 2:08 pm
nobama is a racist and antiamerican. everybody i know that is voting for him told me it was because his race. either because they were black or white with white guilt. electing somebody for their skin color is racist

Comment by trigger — July 10, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Greg, of course we would not be "Unintelligent and full of irrational hate" if we agreed with you. And today's "libs/Dems" are like the old KGB.

Comment by Steve — July 10, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
What is everyone talking about? There are so many first generation americans in this country who speak another language to their parents. What what what are these dopes talking about????

Comment by liz — July 10, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
Coolbreeze,

Go F*&^ yourself. Where do get your information on McCain's mental health? Made it up? I thought so. Talk about fear mongers - you are lowest common denominator. All of your offspring should be sterilized.

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
BrooklynGirl, it has nothing to do with money, and many of us who don't buy what Obama is selling are certainly not Republicans–just realistic, perceptive Americans.

Again–and I'm only tooting my horn because I'm anonymous here–I'm trilingual (English, Chinese, Spanish), am well-educated, have a fantastic job and more money than I know what to do with, fully support immigrants' rights and semi-mandatory second-language courses for children, but I don't agree with Obama's premise. As others have attested, if you want to work in France, you need to speak French. If you want to work in Italy, you should know Italian. Why should the same not apply here? Also, this is one small issue–and I think that Giuliani is actually wrong here. It's the big picture that's so troubling with Obama (see previous post).

Comment by Marshall — July 10, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
A quick note to all you crackers who won't learn Spanish…

There is a whole lot of money to be made by people who are bilingual. I myself am white. English is my first language. I learned Spanish because I realized I could double — DOUBLE — my income. I have twice as many customers as most whites who only speak English.

So, whatever you do, don't learn Spanish. It would cut into my profit. Stay stupid.

Comment by Sick of Crackers — July 10, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
I am really tired of the world demanding from us? We don't demand anything from anyone. Why does the world think they can dictate to us? We send out billions of our hard hard hard earned money to the world and then the send us back their opionions. nice.

Comment by liz — July 10, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
@greg

"i feel degraded…" What a pansy. Why don't you grow a pair, Greg?

It's not hate; it's passion. I can not believe in my 47 years that this nation could even consider a candidate like Barak Obama. Don't you want to know why I feel this way? Of course not. FYI, Todays conservatives are downhearted by the current republican party. Your opinion of modern conservatives/republicans sheds light on your perception.

Comment by Dave — July 10, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
@ Chris… thanks for a measured and logical post. Not enough of those on here unfortunately. The lack of knowledge about Obama is quite disturbing. Start with the basics.. what did he actually accomplish in his homestate as a legislator? (not much)

The problem with the lefties like Tiger on here is they lack basic economics training. How else could someone support an Obama economic plan that calls for raising taxes on capital gains and raising marginal rates that will hurt small business owners and their employees? Obama's ideas in the face of a recession are shockingly naive. He is unsupportable just based on his ignorance in that area alone.

Still waiting for a rebuttal on Mitt Romney's quote…..

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Tim,
I agree with you. Nevertheless, how can it hurt that our children know many languages?

I don't think Obama ever said we should eliminate English and replace it with Spanish. (Or as W would say.."Mexican.")

I agree, English should be spoken here…but being globally educated in all facets of life is a good thing!

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
Obama is a charlatan, and will do and say anything to anyone or specialist group to get elected. He has proven that! He does not have the experience or capabilities to be elected President; and if he wins, America will embark on the most divisive racial period in our history.

Comment by Phoebe — July 10, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
Cheney has experience up the wazoo…and look what he has done…nothing good except shoot the one lawyer in the face…

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 2:17 pm
Personally, I applaud Cheney's marksmanship and say…"Good Start".

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
Thank you Rudy! I think you said it best - Osama is all about bring the 'anti-Americans together, so he can dissect a great nation.

I was never more horrified that BO would dismantle the military strength of this nation! He is no JFK, who loved America, Caroline, Ted - his supporters are an America hate base organization! Wright, Daschle, Kerry, Soros - these people can't wait to dismantle the US! It's not what they are going to do after they dismantled this great nation as they will leave nothing behind it their wake! Welcome to the revolution for the easily decieved!

Comment by wally — July 10, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
@greg
If you were to actually look for the "unintelligent and full of irrational hate" folks, you would wind up at the dailykos and/or your family reunion. No one is opposing learning a second language, but not telling mexicans to learn english is silly and hurtful only to the mexicans, who will remain third-rate people and be abused due to it. Your need to feel superior by showing that you are intelligent enough to speak a second language is causing people to be abused. I hope you are proud of that.

Comment by davem — July 10, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
We should get on our knees and thank God that Dick Cheney was serving the country during 9/11. Otherwise Madeline Albright would have been signing the surrender document on an oil freighter in the Persian Gulf.

Comment by davem — July 10, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
@ Mike

You hurt my feelings. Now give me some more cool-aid.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
@Zack,

Big businesses do not pay taxes, never have and never will. Individuals pay taxes, and from the sound of it I'm guessing you pay none. Any tax a government levies on a business is just an indirect tax on individual consumers. Why don't all you liberals want the federal government stopped no matter who is in office? I don't care what party is running the country, I want the government out of my life. You'll understand one day little Zack.

Comment by HolyDogWater — July 10, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Guiliani's law firm represented the corrupt, oil rich fanatical theocracy of Saudi Arabia, and he dares acuse Obama of being anti-American because he suggests Americans should learn Spanish?? Jeezis!

Comment by Socialist Jew — July 10, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Talk about reaching! So Obama said Spanish…bottom line is that learning another language is good for you. Jesus, why are some Americans so proud to be dumb? Having your kid learn another language is like learning music; makes them smarter. And we are in a global economy. I'll bet people making millions by learning Mandarin Chinese due to the amount of business in China aren't being taken in by Rudy's glaringly ignorant and backwoods comments.

Where did rational thought go in America? Is it any wonder we import so much talent from overseas?

Comment by Derek — July 10, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
A centrist?? Don't make me puke. He's beholden to the moveon.org traitors who got him nominated. If you can't see what's in front of you you're either blind or mentally deficient. signed: Red, White and Blue REPUBLICAN

Comment by OhnoObama — July 10, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
@holydogwater

its Z.A.C.H! Learn how to read first. And additionally, I paid over 12k in taxes last year, so go stick your finger up your dog's ass again.

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
@Brett…Hey, thanks! I was waiting for somebody to respond to my post…I just didn't realize it would come from somebody who has actually researched the policies of Barack Obama.

*Also still waiting for the rebuttal to Romney's quote, and still waiting to be called a racist because I disagree with Obama based upon his policies*

Comment by Chris — July 10, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
@all Libs
Why exactly do you not fear the threat of terrorism? Do you actually think that this is not a threat? Is it contrived? 9/11 was a Bush/Cheny plot? This is the nexus of our disagreement. I realize that someone wants to kill Americans to change our political policy. I am not going to be bullied into doing anyrhing. Where am I wwrong?

Comment by davem — July 10, 2008 @ 2:25 pm
Diversity is good, but unity is better. It is simply amazing how many on the left completely reject one of the founding mottos of our nation: E Pluribus Unum. (Or they just don't understand it.) We became a strong nation because we joined together for a common cause despite our racial and ethnic differences. But the modern left is all about our differences: African-American, Asian-American, Latin-American, rich, poor, white, black, male, female. What part of this is confusing: A nation divided cannot stand?

Comment by Bert — July 10, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
Next time a Democrat talks about change- tell them you don't have any.

I'm neither a Dem or Rep. I am a free thinking AMERICAN.

Yes you should be required to learn english so you can pick up your government check without a problem.

Comment by Jilsy Chicago — July 10, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
As an immigrant who arrived some thirty ears ago in this beautiful country of my dreams, I think that it's very important to require all immigrants to learn about culture of this country, and how to communicate in English, before citizenship is granted. Such as it was for me before I became US citizen 19 years ago. Today, in addition to my native tong, I'm fluent in Spanish, which I picked up by my own choice, and Russian that I was required to learn while living behind an �iron curtain�. In this land of liberty, I still cherish freedom of choice (hopefully till my death), and don�t want my government to tell me what and when to do.
Listening to Obama rhetoric, it appears to me, that if he gets his way, he will not only tell us what cars to drive (or not to drive), when to turn on our air conditioners, but also what language am I allowed to use, while talking to my wife and children… Somehow, nightmares of living under communism are coming back to my life again.

Comment by Waclaw Borcz — July 10, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Most of the posts on this story are hilarious!!!
Have any of you rednecks ever left the US?
Listen hicks, in MOST other countries the population speaks a number of different languages. YES, in switzerland they speak german, dutch, italian…in spain some parts speak portugease (sp)…in African countries then speak french, native tongue, and arabic. Etc..etc…etc.

Do some research before you post idiots!!

Comment by Dustin — July 10, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Who cares if people speak languages other than English here in the US? If you feel a need for a little cultural sameness, take a trip McDonalds - once you've seen one, you've seen them all. Meanwhile, those people with their silly complaints need to get a life. As for me, I like diversity. It makes life more interesting.

Comment by Matthew Bright — July 10, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Obama's comments about supposed European's speaking multiple languages and Americans not was offensive and inaccurate!

Comment by Kevin — July 10, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
What do you call someone who speaks two languages? Billingual.

What do you call someone who speaks one language?

American.

Obama is only speaking to the reality of the situation - George Bush has let 12,000,000 new undocumented Aliens come into this country during his term.

Comment by Goody Mays — July 10, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
Rudy is the little engine that couldn't.

Go away loser! Comprende?

Comment by tbone — July 10, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
@zach

Bush speaks fluent spanish. Do you really think he calls it "mexican"? Of course you don't…do you?

Zach - just because you believe something it doesn't make it automatically true. Apply this lesson to all aspects of life and who knows, you might grow out of being a dipshit.

Comment by Dave — July 10, 2008 @ 2:30 pm
Derek….Spoken Chinese is one of the most varied languages in the world….many Chinese do not understand the language of other Chinese due to huge variations!

The standardized form of spoken Chinese is Standard Mandarin (Putonghua/Guoyu), based on the Beijing dialect. Standard Mandarin is the official language of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan), as well as one of four official languages of Singapore. Chinese�de facto, Standard Mandarin�is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Of the other varieties, Standard Cantonese is common and influential in Cantonese-speaking overseas communities, and remains one of the official languages of Hong Kong (together with English) and of Macau (together with Portuguese). Min Nan, part of the Min language group, is widely spoken in southern Fujian, in neighbouring Taiwan (where it is known as Taiwanese or Hoklo) and in Southeast Asia (where it dominates in Singapore and Malaysia and is known as Hokkien).

According to news reports in March 2007, 86 percent of people in the People's Republic of China speak a variant of spoken Chinese.[5] As a language family, the number of Chinese speakers is 1.136 billion. The same news report indicate 53 percent of the population, or 700 million speakers, can effectively communicate in Putonghua.

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Tim, you sound as irrational as John McSeniorMoment. Chill. Take a Provigil with McBush and try to control that explosive presidential temper you two have……

Coolbreeze,

Go F*&^ yourself. Where do get your information on McCain's mental health? Made it up? I thought so. Talk about fear mongers - you are lowest common denominator. All of your offspring should be sterilized.

Comment by Tim � July 10, 2008 @ 2:09 pm

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
To all those who think GWB's actions made the rest of the world hate the USA, I say: Where were you when Indonesian protesters burned US flags in the late 1990s?

And don't forget about the terrorist attacks against US military and civilian targets in the Middle East and elsewhere.

BHO claims that we can't drill our way out of the current oil crisis. I say to him and his supporters: You can't tax your way into prosperity.

And just to give you all an idea of where I am coming from, I did not always love this country. But all that changed after I came here back in 1990. I am an observant Muslim who strongly supports GWB and the War on Terror.

To world press in general, the template goes as follows: USSR/PRC/PLO/Communism/Socialism good, USA/Western countries/Israel/Capitalism bad. Democrats good, Republicans bad. So, if being "liked" by the rest of the world is to be our #1 priority, we might as well outlaw the Republican Party!

I am SICK and TIRED of people who want the rest of the world to look at us favorably. I am SICK and TIRED of the press here in the USA and around the world that make us out to be the bad guys at every turn. God has blessed this country many times over, and the rest of the world is a far better place to live in because God has blessed the USA. We owe the rest of the world nothing.

And to all those who wish to bring the USA down so that the rest of the world will like us, I salute you…with one finger.

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 2:33 pm
Halp me Sentor Obamah!! I havs no job an no hope. All I got left is mah Bibuhl an shottgunn. Sined, the Blustate Rednekk.

Comment by Cutzis Nutzoutt — July 10, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
What do you call someone who speaks two languages? Billingual.

What do you call someone who speaks one language?

American.

Obama is only speaking to the reality of the situation - George Bush has let 12,000,000 new undocumented Aliens come into this country during his term.

Comment by Goody Mays �

UH, Goody…..how many came in during the Clinton Years? What did Clinton and the dems due to secure the country borders and make registration of foreign visitors well documented?

The courts just gave illegals a court date, and let them go….so how many do you think went home, or showed up for their court date? NONE!

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
Rufus, actually Obama's point was the same as mine. His emphasize was on learning different languages, but his overall comment was about the limitations that we as Americans place on ourselves. Of course, foreigners who visit this country should know English. The point Obama was making, which let me remind you is a point that you just made yourself, is that we should invest as much time in learning other languages as foreigners invest in learning ours. How is that offense? You do realize that Sean Hannity spends countless hours going over footages of Obama's speeches to pick apart any little soundbite so you guys can hyperventilate about a comment as simple as the one we're discussing. You guys weren't going to vote for Obama anyway and are using any excuse to justify voting for a third Bush term while simultaneously complaining about Bush's policies and spending. Great idea….hey, I have a bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to talk to you about…..

Maybe Obama has point about our educational system. The inability for some to come to rational decisions seems to escape us continuously.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
There is nothing wrong with speaking another language as long as English is first in this country. That is common sense. However, as people have pointed out, Obama was pandering to the audience like he always does. He claims to be a "change" person, but he is a typical politician who tries to fool people. Like the saying goes, if he gets in office, all you'll have left is "change" in your pocket (after he raises taxes big time). He has fooled a lot of people, but I'm glad to see that there are many people on this post who see him for who he is.

Comment by anthony — July 10, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
The stupidity of the comments on here are amazing. This is my favorite England speaks English, Spain speaks Spanish, France speaks French….are you serious? Have you ever been to Europe or met any Europeans? A significant number of Europeans speak their own language AND ENGLISH. Morons.

Comment by Matt O. — July 10, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Nabil Ahmad

THANK YOU. I AM GLAD YOU ARE HERE IN THIS COUNTRY WITH THE REST OF US THAT ARE PROUD OF IT AND DO NOT NEED THE APPROVAL OF THE WORLD TO SAY SO!

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
US Policies since the inception of the US have been brought upon the public by their elected officials that placed stipulations on every bill that has passed. Inherentally costing taxpayers money. Politics is mearly a name for barganing via legal means. It is corrupt and will always be because of human greed. Every decision made by Congress is scoured over by thousands of Lawyers trying to figure out whats in it for them. And we hear thousands of complaints from those who consider it not fair, almost nothing on those who it is fair too. Obama nor McCain is going to change this and neither campaign discusses the real issues (SS Retirement, Movement of jobs overseas, Increase of the cost of living, taxed to death, too many giveaways from the government). So now Presidents are decided via a popularity event on who is more personable (what kind of clothes they buy, what their wives look like, how they tell a joke). The MSM loves Obama and features him in a better spotlight on every oppertunity. They represent McCain as a dank, angry old man. Since this is a popularity contest, logic and common sense do not apply. The next American Idol President brought to you by the MSM.

Comment by JAL — July 10, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
John McKerry was FOR talking to Hamas before he was against talking to Hamas…

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 2:38 pm
Obama has a lot of nerve, telling Americans we should learn Spanish…

His own people (African-Americans) speak no recognized language — unless you recognize jive or ebonics as a language.

He who has a dirty house himself should not be so quick to criticize the homes of others.

When will the mainstream media turn on this clown — before of after terrorists nuke a major city during his first term?

Comment by Justice Scalia — July 10, 2008 @ 2:39 pm
@ Chris.. my prediction is there will be no response to your post (#53). What Romney stated in the quote is too difficult to argue with for most of the left who lack economic training. They literally do not understand how the economy functions. Very telling I must say..

Waclaw's post is revealing(#122).. A person from Eastern Europe who cherish's his freedom.

Post #76 though says it all. The Congress is at fault for most of the problems being bantered on this blog. They blocked oil drilling and development, hampering supply and thent the media blames oil companies and George Bush. It's laughable… the congress no longer has the talent of the country being elected there. Rather it's lawyers and self serving buffoons who are shaping the laws of our nation. Very scary and disappointing.

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 2:40 pm
John McKerry was AGAINST the Bush tax cuts before he was for the Bush tax cuts…

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 2:40 pm
Guiliani is a joke.That crossdresser should talk.He is playing you all.He refused to deport illegals and started that asylum city nonsense.He is hated in NY by most people especially firemen and small business people.His Police Chief is up on federal charges for taking bribes from the mob.Someone with his record should be quiet and go away.

Comment by romy — July 10, 2008 @ 2:41 pm
@Nabil Ahmad…That was well put. I couldn't agree with you more, and it makes me proud that there are people like you who still care about America and its values.

The one finger salute is fun, isn't it?

Comment by Chris — July 10, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
How many languages does Obama speak?

Comment by Political Junkie — July 10, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
You're welcome, Rufus…any time.

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
Now let me get this straight. Rudy implies that if our European allies like Obama, it means he is Anti-American. That means our allies have to dislike you (i.e. Bush) in order for you to be a "real American". Is that another aspect of the Bush legacy he is proud of? Strengthening anti-American sentiment? And is he frightened Obama might change that? After all, the worst thing for America is to be actually liked by citizens of foreign countries we depend on to help protect us from being attacked again. How did Rudy get so stupid after leaving the mayor's office? He used to be a smart guy.

Comment by Richard Meese — July 10, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
Rufus

You wrote:
"Keep up the good work�..and get ready to pay a lot more of your wages out in taxes should the Obamessiah fluke out and wind up in the White House. Then, the folks near 1600 Pennsylvania Steet would get to say�."uh oh, there go the neighborhood!" No more Easter egg rolls on the White house lawn�.gonna plant arrugula and poke salat greens!"

And thank you too Rufus, because you repiglicans decided to beat the war drum based on half wit intelligence thus running up our deficit and mortgaging our children's future out to China; rather it's today or tomorrow, my taxes are going to skyrocket at some point regardless because…psst…at some point we're going to have to pony up for our debt. Gotta love you borrow and spend rethuglicans. But hey, let's go over to Iran and start a third war while we cut taxes for the rich at the same time. I fail to understand why presidents of the past didn't come up with this genius concept!

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
Did ANYONE look at what he actually SAID! I did! It is available in its e on the net and takes less than a minute to see.He said that that in almost every foreign country the people understand at least two languages, and it would be good if we did also. if that is so stupid why in the hell have we been requiring at least two years of foreign language to get into college for the last 35 years. God! talk about grasp at straws to criticize someone. there was nothing remotely radical in what he said and you people who distort quotes to get elected will not succeed with that tactic this time!

Comment by ron orf — July 10, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
I got the name of a great liberal CEO and "philantropist" who has actually caused the currency of a few countries to go belly-up:

George Soros.

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
If the USA goes down, the rest of the world could follow as it seems to be unable or unwilling to support itself.

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
@ Brooklyn Girl

I respectfully request you to defend your statement about McCain offering a 3rd Bush term.

I suspect you may be repeating talking points from the left.

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
Plain and simple, English is US official language (period). Immigrants must learn it and be proficient in it. If you want to learn more than 1 language, then do it on your own time and on your own dime.

Comment by Cat — July 10, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
Being bilingual never hurt anyone. Romney speaks French. I assume McCain speaks some Vietnamese. As an international business major Spanish only helps with NAFTA agreements of yesteryear and ordering tacos in the barrios of LA. Oh, and avoiding a kidnapping in Tiajauna. Europeans should learn Arabic. In fact, we should all be learning Chinese and Arabic although most Chinese are learning English now. It's the Japanese who speak little English. Primary goal of any politician at this point should be improving literacy rates and test scores and strengthening the family.

Comment by Breelzebub — July 10, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
The U.S. Senate Debated:*a
Obama
Voted:
Supporting concealed carry for citizens10 Anti-gun
Banning many common semi-automatic firearms11 Anti-gun
Disallowing self-defense in towns where guns are banned12 Anti-gun
Imposing one handgun a month restrictions13 Anti-gun
Requiring lock up your safety trigger locks14 Anti-gun
Protecting gun dealers from frivolous lawsuits15 Anti-gun
Outlawing gun confiscations during a national emergency16 Pro-gun
Squelching the free speech rights of gun owners17 Anti-gun
Restricting the interstate sales of firearms18 Anti-gun
Is it really any doubt that the change that Obama wants for America is one of socialism and big government. Obama has said and showed his opinion on personal defense. When talking about the Washington DC gun ban , Obama supports the gun ban in the nation's capital, saying the "DC handgun law is constitutional."4 And he is opposed to people using guns for self-defense, when those guns are owned in localities like Washington, DC and Chicago where firearms are banned. Mister Obama, The right to keep and bear arms is not unconstitutional. How does this view carryover into his views on national defense.
If an individual citizen has no right to defend him or herself, then what right has the federal government. I believe that when we are attacked again and Obama is president he will do nothing. He will discuss with the enemy and negotiate. He will look on it as being criminal and not an attack. To believe that a nation would attack us is beyond belief, they all just want us to capitulate. These rogue countries are tiny and cannot possibly harm us. Does the name Chamberlain ring a bell. The military I truly believe in Obama�s view is very detestable. Is Obama a beleiver in America, I believe he belives in America, but I feel his vision leaves very little room for the individual and rewards of personal initiative. His America would be unrecognizable.
Just sit back and we will give you energy, free health care , we will take care of you from the cradle to the grave. Let�s be like France, Germany, England, or even Spain. I believe that this is his vision of the way a future America would look like.I want to be an American! I want to stand proud and know that my country has pulled this world from the brink several times. When a disaster happens we are there! When a need is recognized we are there! When we are attacked we stand alone but that is Ok! We are Americans, rugged individualists who let nothing stand in their way. I believe that Obama is an opportunist, a socialist, and a so far left leaning individual as we have seen in the last 30 years.
If he is elected we will see the same affect as Jimmy Carter effect, we will have saved the polar bear, the arctic, we will have saved it all. But at what cost double digit unemployement, 6.00 to 10.00 a gallon gas? 15% to 20% interest rates. America must be made strong we are the worlds last best hope. We must stand and stand proud. I know Mccain is not that much better of a choice, I know he leans left more than a conservative would like. I believe that Mccain values America and sees the potential of what we have yet to become. I think Mccain could hold the line untill we find and bring up our next great president. I love America, I believe in the promise. The last time I looked I saw people massing to get in, not get out. So wake up people and smell the coffee. Common sense will win svery time when alowed to be used. Lets get to a common sense America. Where did that go�we miss you Ronnie , rest well sir, we will take it the rest of the way. God Bless the USA!
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Comment by Mike — July 10, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
Brooklyn Girl,

The rest of us did not have to grow up in Bensonhurst and be ashamed of our past. Anyone that believes that New York and New Jersey are the center of the universe, have no claim on Global thinking. Obama is not qualified as a mature bureaucrat to polish the floor of Congress. Anyone that is amazed by his rhetoric is merely naive or terribly simple minded. Sean Hannidy, Rush Limbaugh, and the right wing pundits do not speak FOR conservatives OR patriots….they DO make a GOOD living….and they probably don't need multiple language fluency to do so. Most of the right have independent minds, are pretty unemotional, and are quite capable of calling a fact a fact. Obama is LESS than a LIGHTWEIGHT. His candidacy is a fluke of the times, and is merely fueled by a liberal group of fanatics that can not see past their hatred of George Bush and Dick Cheney.

The present US adminstration did not start the problems we have today, and mostly they have not help solve a bunch of issues either. But given that we were attacked shortly after they got into office….I am sincerely grateful that neither Al Gore, Bill Clinton, or John Kerry were President at the time. My home has been safe, as has yours. Hatred won't help chose a viable Presidential candidate. And the President alone cannot make changes happen in this country. The biggest problem today is apathy and greed in the citizenry….together with a attitude of entitlement and superiority of the younger generations that show no real talent for running and managing either their own lives, or the businesses of American enterprise.

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
Giuliani is right - and the more there are who identify with Obama and can share his viewpoint of anti-Americanism, the faster we will look like Great Britain with the multicultural and diverse society run rabid with Muslims who will multiply in 2 or 3 generations into the majority. Lovely we will then be the Islamic Caliphate and the flag of Islam will fly over the White House.

Comment by S. — July 10, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
to Matt. O. Get over yourself, we're not Europe. If you like Europe then go live there. Its bad enough many kids coming out of high school even even construct an English sentence, thanks to the union, bureaucracy, and lack of discipline in our public schools.

Comment by Cat — July 10, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
FIRST, Teach the English language, and make certain students are well versed in it. Today, many that finish High School can not read, speak or write effectively in ENGLISH.
SECOND, Once they have mastered English, then certainly encourage learning a second language. However, why just Spanish? Is it because there is a large Latino voter base, and it is popular for politicians to stress Spanish? If we keep going the way we seem headed, Chinese might be more useful. If, as many here profess, we must become more global in our thinking and actions, then Spanish may not be the language that will best suit our needsin the future.
THIRD, (and most important) We are doing a dis-service to the Latino community by not making them more proficient in English. They need to better assimulate into the general population, if they are to find their real potential. I know someone who is a elementary school teacher, and much too often Latinos use their "Spanish heritage" as an excuse to not complete (or even attempt)assignments. If they are not completing assignments in grade school… how will they compete in the real world?

Comment by rck — July 10, 2008 @ 2:50 pm
You know that sad thing about "Obama capturing an anti-amercian feeling":

For the first time in YEARS, I have never heard so many people bringing up race, race baiting, and tensions are getting hot. We are finding out just how bad blacks hate the whites (thanks to Obama's church and others) and this is not doing the country any good. They won't let go of a past that many of them weren't even a part of, and blaming most of us who had nothing to do with it.
If Obama thought he was going to bring this country together, he is only driving a bigger wedge than there has been any decades. He brought change alright, for the worse.

Comment by Susan I — July 10, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
Giuliani has no cred talking about education. He threatened to bomb NYC's education headquarters and under his oversight kids in the Bronx went without text books while he payed overtime to detectives to bodyguard his mistresses.

Comment by Henry — July 10, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
The Nation will not survive the Obama presidency. He's a fad that - about mid-2009 - that people will reject. The union can't survive an Obama presidency.

Honestly, I don't think most of us will miss the USA. We will not miss the tax, regulate, and spend Washington politicians. We will not miss the news media that worships the politicians nor Washington's tax, spend, and regulate programs. People in various states will not miss other people in other states. Oklahoma will not miss California. "Non-Breeders" will not miss the Bible Thumpers in Mississippi.

Obama will run the nation into the ground. We will thank him in the long run.

Comment by Bill H — July 10, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
The reason for going to war in the first place is not because we want to, but because we had no other choice.

Iraq was draining our resources before 2003. Remember the no-fly zones? Iraq shooting at us every time we flew patrols in those areas? The sanctions that were reportedly crippling the Iraqi population? Saddam Hussein and his squads of Baathist goons terrorizing his people?

Was it wrong for FDR to go to war against Germany, Japan and Italy in 1941? How many of our soldiers died after the victory in Europe?

"Liberals" should be happy that I wasn't in charge. I know what these mullahs in Iran are about…I am a Muslim myself, Sunni, albeit, but I don't like Sunni mullahs either.

You can't talk a savage animal into not attacking you. You can feed it, but it's only a matter of time before it comes after you. Kill it while you still can.

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
156 RUFUS…

Well said!

Comment by rck — July 10, 2008 @ 2:54 pm
Anti-American feeling? As a military member I can tell you many of the people I serve with would like to see him in office. Does that make us Anti-American? The military may have our dress and appearance be uniform but we do not all think the same. Many military (especially some who have done 2, 3, or 5 tours overseas) believe that our foreign policy is left wanting and a continuation of what is going on will hurt us.

This country was founded by people from England but if you go down to New Orleans you'll hear Creole, which is left over from the time that the French owned the land. Many highschoolers learn Spanish, French and other languages so Obama encouraging people to learn Spanish and other languages shouldn't be that big of an issue. The fact is we're one of the few countries that doesn't encourage citizens to learn a secondary language.

Comment by Keri — July 10, 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Come on ZAK, don't be such a baby with the name calling. I'm sure the "$12,000″ you paid in taxes went to a good cause. Also, if you paid 12K in taxes and have a name like ZAK then you need a better tax attorney…. ZAK!

So, please answer me why you think a bigger federal government will be good for anyone besides the lazy losers?

Comment by HolyDogWater — July 10, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Brett, how about asking me the answer to 1 + 1?

1. Because McCain has voted with Bush 95% of the time

2. Because McCain will continue Bush's failed policies in Iraq.

3. Because McCain also uses slogans instead of sound policies. The question remains, will "the surge is working" have the same shelf life as "stay the course", considering the REASON behind the argument for the surge has yet to occur.

4. Because McCain supported Bush's efforts to privatize Social Security

5. Because McCain supports Bush's disastrous No Child Left Behind

6. Because McCain's health care plan is the same as Bush's

7. Because McCain flip-flopped to align himself with the Bush tax cuts

8. Because McCain's foreign policy doctrine will be find flimsy evidence first, bomb second, lie repeatedly third, continue to "stay the course until the surge is working" fourth, piss of 80% of the country, fifth.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 2:57 pm
Why is Giuliani putting words into Obama's mouth? When did Obama suggest that "all" immigrants are learning English?

Nobody but a fool would assert such a thing, as it is VERY OBVIOUS that MANY MANY immigrants/illegals are NOT learning English. If they were, we would not need all those annoying "Press 1 for English, press 2 for Spanish" recordings when we make phone calls; nor would we need multilingual ballots & street signs, ad nauseum.

Obama may be 'capturing an anti-American feeling' but Rudi is just blowing hot air here.

Comment by Just Me — July 10, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
Keri,

There is only so much time in a school year. American kids are not learning a second language because they are busy putting a condom on a banana.

BTW, my son's 11B unit can't stand the demonRATS. REMFs love Obama.

Comment by Bill H — July 10, 2008 @ 2:58 pm
Obama wants us to learn other languages when he does not know any others himself. Does he really expect his folks that only speak ebonics to first learn english then move on to spanish. Oh and while your at it he would also like you to take responsibility for the kids you bring into the world. Yeah all of that is just going to magically happen if he becomes President.

The spanish speaking immigrants are NOT LEARNING ENGLISH at all. Has this moron ever been to border towns or even south of Interstate 10? It looks more and more like Mexico daily and that is not because they are learning english.

They way he just dismissed their learning englsih like no biggie they will learn it and then preaches to those of us here legally speaking english how we NEED to learn other languages. Guess what fool if I never plan to live in another country I have no need to learn another language. If you moved here learn English or go home, if I moved I would expect that I would have to learn the local language.

Comment by Dee — July 10, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
Don't worry Rudy. B. Hussein Obama will change his opinion on that by the end of the week.

Comment by Kilroy — July 10, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
What amazes me is how rabid the liberals get. It is almost to the point of insanity. They cannot even admit one shortcoming of Obama. It is a love fueled by their rabid hate for George Bush. They do not really care what he stands for. They only care that he is Black, and he is not Republican. Liberals make matter-of-fact statements and immediately fly into strings of insults if their point of view is challenged.

Even the liberals claiming to be "smart liberals" can't resist flinging snide remarks or insults. It is because liberals believe themselves to be elite (whether they're a barista at Starbucks or a self-loathing exec), better educated, and just plain better people than the rest of us. They think they know what is good for this country, that we do not know any better, and we should just shut up and not bother them with any kind of challenge. I mean, they have to take long sips of their Chai lattes after their rants, you know?

Obama is going to strip this country of its pride, power, and position. He and the liberals want to bring this country down. He will pander to other countries, and let them walk all over us.

He will tax the hell out of small business owners. He thinks these guys will accept the cut in pay as some sort of "do your part" socialist program. No. They will cut a position out of their payroll.

He will sell us down the river. He will pander to the Muslims. Our country will be destroyed.

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 3:00 pm
Obama is not a person I want as president. "My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I hope you'll join with me as we try to change it." Barack Obama
You don't see the danger here. It isn't about learning another language, it's about changing the culture of our country. He is Anti-American and wants to turn our country into Europe prior to the shift to conservatism. If you don't all wake up, you'll be living in a communistic state. He has never known struggle so he will never understand what it's like to be an ordinary American trying to feed their families. He's never held a private job so he's always been on the public dole. He doesn't pay for his own gas, he doesn't make rent payments and he eats on our dollar. Don't you ever wonder how these "public servants" turn into millionaires? They are beholding to lobbyists and any one else who wants to donate to their campaigns.
We need change from the top down and it doesn't include electing someone who looks down on America and Americans. Change I can believe in would be honesty, not pretending to be something you're not. Stop spending my tax dollars on earmarks to make themselves infamous like the bridge to nowhere which is a 200 million dollar project that would build a bridge out to an island that 48 people live on who have been using a ferry to go back and forth on for years and they don't even have cars! How ridiculous our government has become. They waste our money, give themselves raises, work two days a week and let's not forget, Barack is still getting his Senator's salary even though he's been campaigning for 2 1/2 years! Since the Dems took office we have seen gas prices double, their workweek dwindle and very little being done. He's part of that system and he isn't going to change anything but raise your taxes and make life harder on you. You have to see what he's done and he has nothing to his credit. Would you hire an employee with his resume to run your company? Hardly, because running on a fancy slogan isn't going to benefit America. He want's to talk to Iran who want's us dead and he wants to treat terrorists like criminals and not enemy combatants who want to kill us all. Yes, they even want you Peace guys dead as well. Unless you're a muslim, you're dead. Wake up and really investigate him. He is not what he seems and McCain is no better so no matter how it goes, it's gonna be bad.

Comment by Marcia — July 10, 2008 @ 3:01 pm
[...] The Hill's Blog, "Giuliani: Obama Capturing 'an Anti-American Feeling'" [...]

Pingback by Giuliani: Obama Capturing ‘an Anti-American Feeling’ at osmoothie — July 10, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
Somebody wrote: "…we're being sold out. We barely make our own product's, foreigners are buying our buildings, roads, and company's. I don't consider that American or Global, I consider that being Sold."

You got that right!

Plus, we are also seeing the BALKANIZATION of America (as well as the GHETTOIZATION of USA), which NONE of us should be gleeful about. What will happen eventually?, when we're all divided and speaking miscellaneous tongues, as happened with Balkans? Will KOSOVO have to come and bail us out?????

Comment by Right — July 10, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
Keri, you have a point.

There are places in the US where English is not, or is poorly spoken…and Louisiana cajon is a good example, as is Spanish in parts of New Mexico…heck there are places speaking Navajo too.

Just notice one big thing. Those that DO NOT SPEAK clear and acceptable ENGLISH remain part of the poor and "disenfranchised" as libs like to call those that are not well schooled and without job skills. Unless folks speak English {and that does not include Ghetto speak) they will never rise above the Welfare and Poverty level in a free and market driven society like America. Only if the govenment forces socialism onto the American Citizens….a goal of the far left….then only will those folks get some crumbs of the weath created by others that use skill and education to earn a living and prosper.

Comment by RUFUS — July 10, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
The USA should be broken apart. Why? Why should my tax dollars go to support Gays in California, leftists in NY, and and demonRATic person in general. You're not fellow Americans. You're merely the enemy.

Comment by Bill H — July 10, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
BrooklynGirl, your reading into Obama's remarks illustrates your ignorance of what he truly said. Spanish, French, and other languages are typically offered at most middle and high schools and colleges across the fruited plains. He is not fluent in any other language. The messiah was speaking to a latino group hoping to woo them over to his side, he feels it necessary to chastise the country to make his point. That Americans are arrogant and ignorant. Why do the people of Europe have to speak several languages, look how big the continent is and how many languages. How would they get anything done if they could not deal with each other by speaking German, French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Turkish and on and on…. We do not have to, we can go from Minnesota to Florida, and all communicate. Albeit the accents and dialects are all unique, not unlike in your part of the woods or Boston. It is good for people to broaden their horizons, travel to other countries, speak other languages. But we do not have to if we want to simply explore our country. This is called Freedom, you may not have been taught this in your public schools, but we here in the bad lands were. You need to broaden your horizons, travel this great land, take in the diverse peoples and be able to communicate with each and every one, except in Miami and several California cities where Mexican, Cuban or Hatian are fluent. Obama has been told by his preacher, friends and teachers that this country is filled with Bad people and all of them are Caucasian.

Comment by ValricoJoe — July 10, 2008 @ 3:03 pm
Brooklyn Girl,

You seem full of answers, so I will ask you the question that I have asked many, many, many times, and I have yet to receive an answer.

What makes Obama qualified to be President, and simply being Black does NOT count? May I have 5 substantial accomplishments he has achieved as a Senator that would even make him qualified as a candidate? I do not want to hear about what he has promised, I want FACTUAL, documented achievements that he has DONE.

Thanks!

Comment by rck — July 10, 2008 @ 3:05 pm
C'mon BrooklynGirl? Answer the question? Since you're in the Big Apple, you must have the answer! Enlighten us idiots.

By the way, do you like the Falafel that's taking the place of cartdogs? I hope you do, if you like Obama …

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
What makes McCAIN qualified to be President, and simply being an old POW does NOT count? May I have 5 substantial accomplishments he has achieved as a Senator that would even make him qualified as a candidate? I do not want to hear about what he has promised, I want FACTUAL, documented achievements that he has DONE.

WELL?????????????? WHAT HAS HE DONE, HOW IS HE QUALIFIED? (Besides Keating, I mean…)

Comment by Turnabout — July 10, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
Waht is really funny is that Bush speaks Spanish and Ali-Bama doesn't.

How're they doing with the Spanish lessons in Indonesia? I guess they are teacing their children English, just as is the rest of the world.

Dear BHO, press one for clueless. FYI the "working class" that is "white" people, don't dislike Spanish or Costa Ricans, Cubans, Ecuadorians or whatever at all. We just wonder why Grandpa and Grandma had to give up French, German, Polish, Greek, Italian, Yiddish, etc, etc., but you won't give up Spanish.

Pity the poor Chinese, they need to learn an alphabet and a language, but then we're not smart enough to learn theirs.

Comment by HUGH BRENNAN — July 10, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
@ Brooklyn Girl (post #167)

Your vitriol is unfortunate. After seeing bullet number 8 from you I must let go the "McCain is like Bush" debate..

The more tempting discussion is that you clearly are a Bush hater, without any discretion. That is disturbing.

Can you give Bush credit for things he has accomplished?

Like the fact that he inherited an economy in recession, took office as the Stock market was in a complete freefall, the 9/11 attacks obviously occurred. He held the economy up by cutting marginal taxes, dividend taxes and cap gains taxes. The left complained and our economy grew out of the problems Bush inherited with strong GDP growth and unemployment plummeted… hmmm… Can you admit this?

When Bush went to war in Iraq the left complained he should be going after N. Korea. They were the bigger threat, blah, blah… well Bush used diplomacy to dismantle N. Korea and their Nuke program. Are you willing to give him credit for that?

Your concerns about deficits and entitlement programs have more to do with Congress and previous administrations, not Bush.

Bush recognized Social Security is a terribly designed program that is killing our $3 trillion dollar budget by bleeding us slowly. At least he had courage to address the problem.. and by the way had you studied something other than Sociology or Communications during college then maybe you would understand his quasi-privatization plan was actually conceptually very solid. Imagine Americans actually "owning" the money they put into the system. What a novel concept!

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
173. Marcia: http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/change.asp the quote you use in the first sentence is a myth.

169. Bill H:
I only went through sex ed in high school a few years back and I can tell you it's not just that, they discussed the different STIs you can catch as well as the Finatial aspect of having a child (and no, they didn't endorse welfare or anything of that nature). My brother graduated a year ago and says it's still the same. If PARENTS would take responsibility for their children it wouldn't be needed in classrooms.

As for your son and his unit. Good for them. Like I has said, we all have our own opinions and can make our own decisions. To deride them for not agreeing with me would make me a hypocrite.

Comment by Keri — July 10, 2008 @ 3:12 pm
Rufus

You wrote
"The present US administration did not start the problems we have today, and mostly they have not help solve a bunch of issues either."

So Bush spent 7 years in office not accomplishing a d*mn thing or solving any problem that currently face this country? Add to the fact that 80% of the country does not believe we are doing better than we were 8 years ago…..when Clinton was in office

You wrote:
"But given that we were attacked shortly after they got into office�.I am sincerely grateful that neither Al Gore, Bill Clinton, or John Kerry were President at the time."

Why, because they would have gone after the country that harbored the terrorist who actually attacked us?

You wrote:
"My home has been safe, as has yours"

Is that because there's no possible way they can get inside our open borders or because Bin Laden is still on the loose?

And Let me get this straight, no attacks since 9/11, Bush gets credit. If there's an attack before the election, it benefits McCain? Wow, and we wonder why we have an idiot occupying the Oval Office and 28% of the country still defending this buffoon.

You wrote:
"And the President alone cannot make changes happen in this country."

You're right, it takes a complete take over of the executive and the legislative branches of government by the rethuglicans to sufficiently makes changes (piss on the Constitution while cloaking themselves in the bible).

You wrote:
"The biggest problem today is apathy and greed in the citizenry"

You mean tax cuts to the rich because republicans do not believe lower and middle class citizens need tax relief?

You wrote:
"together with a attitude of entitlement and superiority"

Bush Clinton Bush Clinton

You wrote:
"younger generations"

Yes, the younger generation who are completely excited about helping Obama win this election and who are un-polled due to their heavy cell phone use….hey, I thought this race was close….

You wrote:
"Obama is LESS than a LIGHTWEIGHT"

Then McCain and Hillary Clinton should be absolutely embarrassed.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
180 Turnabout

1 John Mc Cain served this nation in the military, with honor.

2 He has served in the Senate for more than 143 days.

3. He was instrumental in bringing about the surge that turned things around in Iraq1.

4 He has been trying to cut out the pork barrel spending, for many, many years.

5 He has shown (sometime too effectively) that he can work with Democrats as well as Republicans.

That's my five,… now put up or shut up!

Comment by rck — July 10, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
Brett

"The more tempting discussion is that you clearly are a Bush hater, without any discretion. That is disturbing."

Oh I hate Bush with a burning passion. A passion that grows stronger everyday, every minute that I count the time I lost with my uncle…..who died in this war of choice. What's disturbing to me, is how little you Bush apologist empathize with the families of the fallen….and the lies sold for our family's soul.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
We'd all be here for days going round and round about who has the better candidate. I'd rather talk about issues and then from there decide on who more closely follows what I want and then vote accordingly. Anyone want to tell me why they think a bigger federal government would be better for anyone in this country? Anyone that doesn't want to just hear themselves speak or what they think their bullsh|t candidates think. The problem with presidential candidates is that they're not supposed to matter this much. The founding fathers didn't intend for the federal government to have this much power. Anyone want to prove to me otherwise? Any examples of great things the federal government does for us every day? Besides their amazing efficiency at collecting taxes!

Comment by HolyDogWater — July 10, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
BO has a real problem in now he's perceived. The Rev. Jackson is correct in that he talks down to people (not just black people, as Jackson said). He's lecturing us that we should be teaching our children Spanish. Who the hell is he to tell me what I should be teaching my children???? I want my children to be multilingual, but not because the Almighty BO says so.

Comment by David — July 10, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
Brett 183

RIGHT ON!

Comment by rck — July 10, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
RCK

"1 John Mc Cain served this nation in the military, with honor."

Honorably? He graduated at the bottom of his Naval Academy and if it wasn't for his daddy's influence, he would have never made it into flight training. If he had any honor, he would have step down for his position and let a more qualified officer take that position. He was shoot down several times because he has no honor or qualification. Honor? Let's talk to the first Mrs McCain about Johnny honor.

"2 He has served in the Senate for more than 143 days."

And missed more votes that any other senator

"3. He was instrumental in bringing about the surge that turned things around in Iraq."

Really? And how's Iraqi's government stability, the reason for the surge, how's that working?

"4 He has been trying to cut out the pork barrel spending, for many, many years."

Yet, insist on spending billions a day for a war that does not benefit us.

"5 He has shown (sometime too effectively) that he can work with Democrats as well as Republicans."

McCain runs as the complete opposite of his opponent. In 2000, he was the left leaning moderate "Maverick" to Bush's ultra right. In 2008, he's Bush incarnation running far right to Obama….McCain is like play-doh, he'll bend in whatever direction that will get him elected. I thought taking every side of every position in the last 8 years would have been your first clue.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
Brooklyn Girl post #185

Wow… It is shocking to see such hatred combined with ignorance.

You criticize the war, yet I wonder if you would enjoy all those terrorists focusing on bombing Atlanta, Chicago, New York (gasp) or Boston. Seems better the fight goes on someone's turf.

Tax cuts for the rich… so funny. Bush cut taxes MORE actually for the lower income people. Not to mention cutting taxes for the "rich" as you put it trickles down to help the employees of the "rich" business owners.

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
188. HolyDogWater:
You're right, in Washington's farewell address he warned the country about forming political parties. As a result we have two parties that are the strongest while other parties are not given the same exposure and are refered to by many as a waste of a vote. The federal government has grown a lot in the past 10-15 years and many of the issues in the presidential races would be better decided at the state level.

Comment by Keri — July 10, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
LET ME NOT EVER HEAR ANOTHER "LIBERAL" ACCUSE REPUBLICANS AND CONSERVATIVES OF BEING "HATEFUL"! EVER HEAR OF A VERY USEFUL INVENTION KNOWN AS THE "MIRROR"? AND IT'S NOT JUST FOR LOOKING AT YOURSELF AND TELLING YOURSELF HOW GOOD YOU ARE ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR TWISTED POLITICAL BELIEFS.

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
Sen Obama is absolutely correct. Our children should learn a second language. How can this statement be political fodder? He didn't say replace English or keep a foreign language on par w/English. How is this wrong?
Don't get me wrong, Obama is a d!*k. He does not want to destroy those that want to hurt us, and they have wanted to hurt us since we defeated the caliphate in 1918. This war is not new. The most important thing in this election and elections for the next 75 years is the war on militant Islamist that want to destroy us. I'm a pot head Republican, I believe Obama will ruin this country, but on this he right. Teach your kids.

Comment by unkle bob — July 10, 2008 @ 3:36 pm
BrooklynGirl,

Your analysis of John McCain's service is an abomination. What happened with his first wife has no bearing whatsoever on his honorable service, and for you to suggest so much shows your ignorance to what McCain went through while serving out great nation.

As I said earlier, grades in College (including the Naval Academy) mean nothing. Lincoln didn't go to college and he ended slavery…argue that one!

Nobody pissed on the Constitution either. As I recall it is safely secured at the National Archives in a glass container that blocks piss from hitting the paper that the sacred words were written on.

Good job at avoiding answering the question on 5 factually based reasons as to how Obama is qualified to lead the Country, though. You're an artist of avoidance!

Sincerly Yours,

Chris

Comment by Chris — July 10, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
Gasoline was about $1.40 a gallon when Bush took office. Yes, we're being sold out. As we speak…

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 3:37 pm
McBush will continue the Bush sellout

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
I heard exactly what Obama said and I�m outraged! And, this is from an American born citizen who studied French and Italian, who also lived in Italy for three years.

Plus, jabbing our alleged inability to speak native languages of the countries we visit needlessly pours fuel on an unneeded fire - Europeans I met wanted to speak English more. Besides, what end was Obama seeking with this as he only speaks English?

The more spontaneously he talks, the clearer it becomes that his once eloquent primary speeches, and albeit vague vision of American, barely resembles the messages that he shares today. Apparently, his �Change you can believe in� slogan really means he�ll change whatever words and views he needs to win that particular audience. We've already been there and done that.

Frankly, his growing price for change is too high for me, and most likely many of the voters he won over earlier this year.

Comment by Change at What Price? — July 10, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
Brett

"You criticize the war, yet I wonder if you would enjoy all those terrorists focusing on bombing Atlanta, Chicago, New York (gasp) or Boston. Seems better the fight goes on someone's turf."

Brett honey, let me let you in on a little secret. The war in Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11, the war in Afghanistan which was justified, is being ignored to further pursue this misadventure in Iraq. I understand that the right has been brainwashed into believing that Iraq and 9/11 is one in the same so occasionally you go back to your Dick Cheney talking points circa 2005…but no sweetie. Put your pom poms down, this war will not stop terrorist attacks.

You wrote:
"Tax cuts for the rich� so funny. Bush cut taxes MORE actually for the lower income people. Not to mention cutting taxes for the "rich" as you put it trickles down to help the employees of the "rich" business owners."

You would actually make a good point, but the problem Brett is this….WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO WARS!!!! AND WE'RE ALSO GIVING TAX BREAKS TO COMPANIES THAT OUTSOURCE!!!!! So this trickle down BS you're on hasn't helped the current state of our economy…..ummmm, that's why 80% of the country is not happy. How about those gas prices, Brett? Haven't figured out that invading the second largest oil supply has caused our prices to soar? No, smarty pants?

You wrote:
"Wow� It is shocking to see such hatred combined with ignorance."

ROTFLMAO….BAH HAA HAA. Hey, I didn't help to elect a dyslectic president, that was you geniuses who are now trying to defend McCain when we make the comparison. So save your "ignorance" comment and reserve it for the dumba** you help to elect….your dear old drinking buddy.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
So change at $4 a gallon works for you, Change at What Price? We kicked the stupid republicans out of control in 2006. Why DO you think they're the best choice now?

Comment by CoolBreeze — July 10, 2008 @ 3:42 pm
Who did GWB sell us out to?

Bill Clinton sold us out to the ChiComs back in the 1990s. His response when he and Al Gore got caught? �We need campaign finance reform�!

I agree that GWB failed to secure the border. I wanted to shake him on that one. What was he thinking? I would have militarized it. And if anyone didn�t like that, tough.

What does BHO stand for? He repeats stuff that should be obvious to anyone, and mixes it in with a bunch of commie garbage. He talks about �hope� and �change� without specifics. He sounds like a snake-oil salesman who promises to deliver a great product but doesn�t give us any specific reason to buy it other than to take his word that it�s a �great product�.

Just remember:

You can�t tax your way into prosperity. Increase taxes on the rich and the only jobs that will be left are government jobs.

Ronald Reagan said it best: "Government is not the solution to our problems, government IS the problem."

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 3:48 pm
Brooklyn Girl post #187

I sympathize you lost a family member in the war. But your family member was not drafted. They chose to serve our country and their bravery is not forgotten.

Bush has made mistakes and certainly has disappointed many… however

I challenge you or others to come up with a viable alternative to what Bush was faced with the Iraq situation. The official policy of our Nation was "regime change" in Iraq per Clinton. Iraq had categorically violated all of its agreements with the UN under the cease fire agreement at the end of the Persial Gulf war. Then Bush gets intelligence reports saying Saddam was ramping up his WMD program and still not letting in the oversight he agreed to do. So Bush goes to the UN and passes a resolution that says show us what you have or else we must take action.

Bush took very reasonable steps and he was right to do so. If he DID NOT act after seeing those intelligence reports and a dirty nuke from Iraq went off in Atlanta or Houston, history would judge him as the biggest idiot of all time. He really had little choice.

Now the execution of the war is up for debate, the strategy of post Saddam and so forth…. but let's not conflate the two and then say everything Bush does is terrible (like you're saying).

Quell the hatred my dear…

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 3:51 pm
Chris

You wrote:
"Your analysis of John McCain's service is an abomination. What happened with his first wife has no bearing whatsoever on his honorable service, and for you to suggest so much shows your ignorance to what McCain went through while serving out great nation."

An abomination? LOL! So Chrissy, won't you point out where exactly in my comment of McCain's service where I veered off the course of honesty. You mean he didn't graduate at the bottom of his class (sorta like Bush) and because of this, his daddy didn't pull strings to get him a cushy flight job (sorta like Bush)? I'm supposed to honor a f*ck up because he was unqualified enough to get shot down several times which is the real reason in was captured in the first place. No way….if you don't mind, I think I'll take the republican route and swiftboat a serviceman I don't agree with.

You wrote"
"As I said earlier, grades in College (including the Naval Academy) mean nothing. Lincoln didn't go to college and he ended slavery�argue that one!"

Lincoln was also accused of being "inexperienced" (like Obama) and now he's considered one of the greatest presidents. How's that for an argument?

"Good job at avoiding answering the question on 5 factually based reasons as to how Obama is qualified to lead the Country, though. You're an artist of avoidance!"

Ummm, actually STATEMENT (not question) number 5 was in regards to cheerleading McCain's accomplishments. I don't believe I was asked to list Barack's qualifications. And considering the fact that I take each of your statements and answer them in accordance makes me wonder how in the world you came to the conclusion that I avoid taking any of you Bush leg humpers to task.

Comment by BrooklynGirl — July 10, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
You go BrooklynGirl, you're smacking them down left and right. That Bush leg humpers comment was hilarious and right on!

Comment by Tina — July 10, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Kevin (at 2:27) and those sharing his view: I am curious how you came to the conclusion that it is "offensive" and "inaccurate" to suggest that "Europeans speak multiple languages and American's [do] not."

Obviously, there are quite a few Americans that do study foreign languages, and many immigrant Americans that speak multiple languages fluently. But the very great majority of Americans are not functionally multi-lingual. Compare this to many regions of the world.

I have traveled extensively — not only in Europe, but also in South and Central America and in Eastern Russia. And when I visit, I usually spend months, so I definitely have gotten to experience more than the surface that most tourists see. In addition, many of my closest friends live similar lifestyles and have lived in Asia, Africa and the South Pacific, so we share stories a lot.

The simple fact is that in many places in the world, most people are multilingual. Generally, in my experience, the locals know their own regional language/dialect and the "national" language/dialect, as well as the language/dialect of neighboring countries and trade partners. In addition, it is very common for people to educate themselves in languages that they recognize will give them an advantage — for instance, the languages of tourists that they hope to interact with to better themselves or the language of a country that they would like to go to school in. Actually, I have never encountered a place, even in remote parts of the Amazon, where nobody spoke at least a little English. For one thing, American travelers are infamous everywhere for not being able to speak the local language — and often, not even wanting to learn — so if they want to do business with Americans they need to know English. For another, English is a relatively common second language throughout the world, so it often functions as a "universal" language.

Americans do not think the same way about languages, on the whole. As I have said already, it is common for Americans to study some foreign language — most colleges require minimal credits in elementary-level foreign language, for instance — but it is relatively uncommon for Americans to master a second- or third-language.

Many people recognize the value in learning foreign languages. In my opinion, Obama's suggestion to encourage students to learn Spanish specifically makes absolute sense. Our two closest neighbors geographically are Canada and Mexico. We also have trade relations with both countries, and it makes sense to learn Spanish to be able to profit even more from our relationship with Mexico (and other Latino nations with which we share the hemisphere). Why have obstacles in our interaction with our southern neighbors that we do not have with our northern neighbor?

And, of course, there is the Latino immigrant population to consider. Many Spanish-speaking immigrants are legal. Many enter the country illegally. Regardless of your feelings about that, they are real and they make up a large contingent of the US population. Again, it makes sense for English-speaking Americans to learn their native language, just like they should be learning English-as-a-second-language, to best foster communication. Bettering communication can only have positive impacts on every aspect, from business relations to education to law enforcement.

Comment by DRO — July 10, 2008 @ 3:58 pm
Brooklyn Girl post #200

You seem to have good intentions.

I realize very clearly the differnces btw Afghanistan and Iraq. My point was terrorists from all over have been "sent" and congregated in the Iraq struggle and that prevented them from being organized enough to be plotting things here. I do not believe it is a coincidence this has happened where there are no attacks domestically. This reason alone is not a good one to wage a war of course, but it has been a by-product. My point is you should admit that as truth.

Regarding tax cuts and financing wars… I find it amusing. The war costs less than $100 billion per year of our $3 trillion budget. Entitlement programs Medicare and Social Security are 45% of our $3 Trillion budget. Where is there more room to save money? Don't be naive. The war is actually a drop in the bucket of our spending. Basically insignificant. The entitlements are where the real problems are and Bush didn't cause those problems. We are back to the terrible congress we have had for years. Talentless fools who put us in this predicament.

And blaming Bush for gas prices is equally naive. Oil is expensive b/c demand from 2 billion people in India and China has risen dramatically. Supply is diminished b/c the congress/environmentalists have prevented Bush from Drilling or refining oil in this country. We aren't allowed to build nuclear plants here. Supply has been stunted by congress. So please direct your anger toward the right people.

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 4:02 pm
Brooklyn Girl

Do you believe in redistributing income?

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
I have read all of these comments. Brooklyngirl sure can attach the Republicans. I guess Obama is perfect. Nothing negative about him. Then dissing a war hero because he got shot down in combat. Wow! John sure is a bad guy. Let's say his daddy did pull strings to get him in flight school etc. Its not like he pulled strings so he could sit his butt at home. John is a real man who went to war so you could sit on your computer and spew nonsense. The least you can do is thank him for that. Doesn't mean you got to vote for him. But saying your bs is just plain stupid. Shame on you. What exactly has Mr. O done to protect your freedom? He doesn't have the N*ts to even get into a fighter plane. Let alone while he is getting shot at.

By the way nice set up by the supposed plane problem and Jesse wanting to cut his nuts off. Jesse is too much of a BS artist to not know that that would be front page news. Free press for Poor ole Obama. Nice set up guys.

Comment by Jimmy B — July 10, 2008 @ 4:06 pm
Sick of Crackers- Just what is a cracker? You are throwing that term around like it means something. I go to the store and buy crackers unless you have learned the foreign language of Ebonics or something. You really should not be posting comments becuae it makes you look really stooooooopid!

Comment by sick of lib BS — July 10, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
It must be really tough in the north. You guys throw your bigotted comments about the south but if you really knew anything you would know that race realtions are much better in the south. Your poison isn't needed in these parts.

Comment by Southern Red — July 10, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
We were attacked on 9/11 while we were minding our own business.

You guys on the Left have ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA when you talk about the wars that we are currently fighting as being �wasteful� and �unnecessary�. The only reason I couldn�t join was that I only recently (<2 years ago) became a permanent US resident, before which I had once attempted to join the army and was refused because of my status in the USA.

If you want an idea with regard to what we�re up against, imagine (Ted Bundy + John Wayne Gacy + the KKK) multiplied by 1,000 (at least). And I KNOW there were links between Saddam Hussein and Al Qaida�anyone remember a group known as Ansar al-Islam? They were all over the news right up until 2003. What about Salman Pak? Anyone remember the parked Boeing 707 over there?

Supporters of the terrorists are already here in the USA, some of whom could be planning attacks from within already. There�s nothing wrong with being on our toes with regard to such individuals. There�s no placating them. Nothing less than the blood and flesh of those they consider to be �infidels� would be required to satisfy their bloodlust. They are the savages of the 21st century. They wreaked havoc in the country of my parents (Bangladesh) back in 1971 through mass murder and mass rape. They then claimed that it was all a lie, that they never did such things.

And they love to hear Americans bash GWB. It just gives them more fodder to feed to the masses out there. "See? Even the American people don�t like their own president and what he�s doing! Keep attacking them and they'll back down! Victory will be ours!"

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 4:10 pm
Nabil Ahmad is a great American. We thank you for coming and assimilating to our country!

You make many good points. Many of the haters in this country are really spoiled and terribly ignorant.

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
CoolBreeze � Frankly, I�m not a fan of McCain or Obama. However, as there�s no expectation that this nation�s energy needs will be fixed anytime soon through bipartisanship efforts, then I�m willing to place my bets on the Republicans � especially since Democrats have played a heavier hand in keeping this country dependant on foreign oil for far too long.

But getting back to my original post and your question, the more Obama speaks, the more concerned I get about the actions he will take. And, that includes his most recent stance on resolving this country�s energy needs.

But, hey, I expect that will change before November too, hence it was not my key reason for leaning Republican now. However, your comments have helped me lean even more to the Right, so thanks.

Comment by Change at What Price? — July 10, 2008 @ 4:18 pm
If you haven't caught on by now, Brooklyngirl is copying and pasting her comments.
It's probably talking points from Keith Olberman!

Comment by Susan I — July 10, 2008 @ 4:20 pm
Why is garning support our assistance of any kind from family wrong?. leaving your disabled wife is bad, but staying at Trinity for 20 years is worse. Honor.
How many missed/present votes did Hillary count up to for us? 15-20, more?
come on now…the only people that do not see success in Iraq are intellectually ignorant…ie Harry Reid.
Obama slapped McCain in the crotch in 2006 with ethics reform bill, remember.
Obama will not protect us.

Comment by unkle bob — July 10, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
Electing Obama could be as bad as electing Senator Palpatine! The latter promised to stamp out corruption and restoring faith in government, and ended up becoming Emperor for Life…and he did it while riding a tide of popularity.

I don't expect Obama to become a dictator. But I would expect the USA to go down the road to disaster…the same one that Argentina took when it elected Juan Peron in 1940. Argentina went from being the breadbasket of South America (the standard of living there was higher than it was here in the USA at that time) to becoming a basket-case nation like any other on that failed continent.

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 4:28 pm
Marcia, in comment 173 — The "quote" you attribute to Obama is a hoax. He never said it. Do some research.

And, regarding the "bridge to nowhere" that you bring up — though that is a 100% Republican backed debacle — there is more to the "little island" than 48 people. That island is Gravina. On the other side of the proposed bridge is Revillagigedo. Revilla has a population approaching 15,000 and an annual tourist influx of nearly 1 million. The only airport is on Gravina, and the available land for development on Revilla is pretty much used up. There are many people who saw/see the "bridge to nowhere" as the best hope for economic growth in this part of Alaska because it would make Gravina accessible for housing, new businesses, more opportunities for tourism jobs. All things that a once-an-hour, daylight-hours only ferry that carries about 30 people and eight cars at a time just won't support. I do not personally support the bridge. I happen to live in the town linked with the "bridge to nowhere", and I prefer it small. But your understanding of the situation is grossly uneducated, so I could not resist responding even to such a dead and off-topic issue.

Comment by DRO — July 10, 2008 @ 4:32 pm
BrooklynGirl,

You said:

"Oh I hate Bush with a burning passion. A passion that grows stronger everyday, every minute that I count the time I lost with my uncle".

I am sorry for your loss. However, don't you find it to be rather insane to blame the president personally for his death? Why not his commanding officer who ordered an advance? Or perhaps the person who assigned his quarters for the night? Or why not the person who detonated a roadside bomb, or fired the gun that killed him?

To blame the president directly is like blaming your mother for sending your father to buy milk and he gets killed in a car accident.

I'm sure you are a smart girl, and I am sure that you can make very good points. You know, if you were less vitriolic and didn't come across as though you were mentally unstable or as though you would throw your naked body in Obama's path, you could even win over some of us conservatives.

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
And, by the way, I do not support either candidate. I prefer Ron Paul over McCain or Obama.

That being said:

Can you tell me what Obama has done, or specifically said he would do? Why should I vote for him?

Please explain that without the word "change". His change is not specific. Unless it will refer to the remainder of my paycheck when he is done raising taxes and increasing spending on social programs. He hasn't even specified what those would be. He did seem to mention something about a "World Poverty" bill that would send 7/10 of 1% of our GDP to "impovershed" nations that probably hate our guts, but will gladly take our money.

"A capitalist will sell you the rope to hang him with." -Lenin

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 4:45 pm
YOU GUYS ARE STILL AT IT! Wow, don't you have jobs?

Comment by Zach — July 10, 2008 @ 4:53 pm
To BrooklynGirl:

Your uncle died a martyr. He fought and died while fighting against fanatics of one kind or another, whether it was Baathists or Al Qaida in Iraq. But remember: No one forced him to join the US Armed Forces. He joined on his own and served his country to the fullest. And when one joins up, it is with the expectation that (s)he could be sent out to fight and may not come back alive or in one piece. That's just the life of a soldier…it's not like the office job that I currently have, although I could die in an auto accident going to and from work. But it's definitely not the same.

Would you have felt the same way towards Clinton if your uncle had died while Clinton was president?

Comment by Nabil Ahmad — July 10, 2008 @ 4:54 pm
Ugh I hoped to stay out of this one but too much ignorance makes my head hurt. First I'm tired of this misunderstanding of so called "tax breaks to corporations" all this was, all the rule change was, is that all profits are taxed equally rather than taxing on multiple tiers based on profit margins or so called "windfalling". That was part of the Clinton tax increase in 93 and it was just rolled back. Plus Obama himself has offered tax cuts for companies pursuing alternative energy. Now who are the world's two largest alternative energy companies? BP and GE! The very evil corporations the liberals are always complaining about…usually while sitting in a Starbucks and talking on their iphones, ironic isn't it.

As for Guiliani I've always been a big fan of his and hate that his primary strategy was so crappy. I'm tired of Family Values Conservatives and think the government has no business trying to legislate morality and was really looking forward to a non-religious based Conservative. Now we have Socialism and European worship to look forward to. Yay rah.

Comment by JB — July 10, 2008 @ 4:55 pm
Just the mere fact we can all have our differences and freely express them (such as the comments above)only enhances my love for this country. If you disagree, try this form of speech in China.

As to all the banter regarding mandating public schools to teach languages other than English, I say first teach proper English. Why do I find more and more immigrants able to speak proper English better than most naturalized citizens? I don't know the answer.

And why Spanish? Why not math? I heard it's a universal language.

(Have other conservatives developed the same twitch I have the more Obama opens his mouth? You know, the one where he speaks and I immediately start clinching my wallet?)

Comment by Just another veteran — July 10, 2008 @ 4:57 pm
JB,

I agree with you. I work in a company where a lot of my colleagues are in Europe. They hate it. They are taxed to high heaven, and they don't feel as though they get what they pay for while using the social services offered by the government. The Canadians say the same thing about their socialized health care. I do not believe that we should have anything socialized. However, I do believe in price regulation in some areas, such as health care. But, with that you would also need tort reform. One of the reasons that the cost of health care is so expensive is because of the malpractice insurance doctors need to carry. Since just about everyone in Congress used to be lawyers, fat chance on any tort reform taking place that doesn't make the laws even more complex and with more loopholes.

We've become a nation of entitlement. We've become so litigious that we almost have to walk around eggshells around other people.

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
Just another veteran,

Exactly! However, with Congress' approval ratings, hopefully the balance of power will shift back to the Republicans. They haven't done that great of a job, either. However, they will keep any hair brained socialist crap from getting passed.

Comment by Tim — July 10, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
Notice how brooklyngirls comments stopped after I called her out on copying and pasting.

Comment by Susan I — July 10, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
You utterly immoral clowns, who support Obama are something else. You liberal bufoons are nuts. No one talks more about race and racism than you stupid liberals. Yet, you are advocating that sensible Americans should vote for guy who has been sitting in a racist church for twenty years and listening to a racist preacher, whom he was married by. Yeah, I know, he didn't inhale. IDIOTS. Intelligent and non-hypocritical people cannot take you seriously.

Comment by Bobby — July 10, 2008 @ 5:39 pm
To Brooklyn girl,I only have this to say, sure McCain is a corporate shill, but so is Obama. Also, if I were you, I wouldn't tout the disastrous war as being the sole fault of the Republicans. Where were the liberals all this time. How about two years ago, when Democrats controlled both houses. They could have stopped the war cold. But aha!, it turns out that the Democratic leader Pelosi, is corrupt to the core, and has gone along with every single request of the Bush gang. NO?

Comment by Bobby — July 10, 2008 @ 5:49 pm
Obama meant that people should be bilingual, that's all. Its quite amazing what you learn just through language and how it works. I speak five languages myself and it has been an eye-opener in the way people see/do things. I am supporting OBama. Those who do, please visit WHyOBAMA08.ORG

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Pingback by EUROPEANS ARE THE NEW GAYS « MEANINGFUL DISTRACTION — July 10, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
Learning a second language is a wonderful idea. Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Russian. However immigrants need to learn the language of the country they have choosen to adopt if they are planning on staying. If you want to be an American learn to speak the english language and don't insist that we accomadte you by learning yours. If Americans were to move to another country for whatever reason I don't see the poeple of that country bending over fowards like we do here to make sure that our language needs are accomadated. Liberal Americans are so worried about everone fitting in and feeling warm and fuzzy that they have systematically kowtowed to the idea that we must accomodate the needs of the few at the expense of the majority.
Last I checked all the immigrants of the past had to learn english nad few if any accomodations were made for them outside of their ethnic neighborhoods. If you want to live in the United States learn English. Otherwise go home. And or those of you who will make ivory tower PC observation about how almost all of us are immigrants I say to you, you better start learning the various Native American languages, Lakota, Hopi, Navajo, Hawaiian etc. Otherwise you're a hypocrite and need to keep your mouth closed.

Comment by James — July 10, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
I think obamas remarks were stupid. English is our language. Immigrants should have to learn it before becoming citizens. Obama sucks !!. He is as anti-American as they come.

Comment by Randy — July 10, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Who is this Guiliani fellow? Is he relevant to anything? Oh that's right, he wanted to be president of 9/11. Nobody cares what you say about anything Rudy.

Comment by jeff m — July 10, 2008 @ 6:51 pm
Obama only speaks English. Another example of not practicing what you preach.

Comment by Brett — July 10, 2008 @ 8:21 pm
Obamas statement is just another telling piece of the plan for the NAU(North American Union), the invasion from Mexico and the hispanics long- sought "reconquista" of the American southwest.
Anyone who has studied these things would realize that in an instant.
Viva Obama! Elect him and kiss the American way goodbye.

Comment by brian b — July 10, 2008 @ 8:31 pm
Barrack is suggesting is that we, the American people as a whole, can do better. He has said it before, turn off the T.V. Read a book, study something or learn a new language.ie… Improve ourselves.

It is called leadership and it is something we have lacked for a long time. What we have had instead is the kind of leadership that looks the other way while the lack of regulation has allowed a subprime mortgage crisis that threatens the very foundation of our financial markets.

We have had the kind of leadership that irresponsibly creates a war that it can neither control nor pay for.

The kind of leadership that has allowed our once proud Dollar to slide all new lows againts the worlds major currencies.

The kind of leadership that calls for tax breaks for people earning in excess of $300K per year, while at the same time completely ignoring our current national debt while it climbs beyond 9.5 Trillion dollars.

The kind of leadership that irresponsibly ignores scientists and their on going warnings about global warming and green house gases.

Comment by Buck — July 10, 2008 @ 10:17 pm
One nation one language that's it. If we all speak a different language. Does'nt that divide the country? Not saying that we all need to where the same clothing brand. Just the same language, so we all can communicate with one another. Is this not common sense to you people?

Comment by Mark — July 10, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
I noticed someone commented on my reply, at posts 40-80ish about how our country is being sold. Thanks for understanding I read almost every post afterwards, and notice how all you guys are arguing about who's better obama or mcsain. Instead of being like the talking heads on the television, spewing out bullshit to promote fear and division, and not talking about true facts how about people come together for a cause that started this country? Freedom. You can't have that with our current system. Federal Reserve(cental bank), welfare(taking money out of one's pocket for someone else's pocket), centralized government(federal 1 decision for all), income tax(profit tax to the bankers). These 4 things aren't american and both canadiates don't support it. There shouldn't even be a question on these topics or discussion might i add, if we just looked at the constitution of the united States of america. its quite funny how people are questioning others education and not there own. The main reason for all of europe's problems in the past century's, wars, corruption, recession, high taxes was all due to a cental bank. America fought against that for 137 years. Andrew Jackson abolished the first one, and got assasinated from it. I could go on forever. Instead of defending for the lesser of the two evils, how about you defend freedom first. We aren't even 100% sure that obama and mcsain are the nominee's yet. You people notice how newspapers and even MSM(mainstream media)always say presumtive nominee. Again, with education, even tho Clinton and Ron Paul suspended there campaign's they could still get nominated at the convention floor. Primaries are just a straw poll, and its the delegates that matter.

Ron Paul Hope for America.

Bring back The constitution. Bill of Rights, The declaration of independence, and the preamble.

Comment by John — July 11, 2008 @ 12:30 am
English is ALREADY the offical language of the U.S.A. and the State of California per State of California Constitution that follows.

Official State Language. (a) Purpose.
English is the common language of the people of the United States of America and the State of California. This section is intended to preserve, protect and strengthen the English Language, and not to supersede any of the rights guaranteed to the people by this Constitution.

(b) English as the Official Language of the State of California.
English is the official language of the State of California.

(c) Enforcement.
The Legislature shall enforce this section by appropriate legislation.
The Legislature and officials of the State of California shall take all steps necessary to insure the role of English as the common language of the State of California is preserved and enhanced. The Legislature shall make no law which diminishes or ignores the role of English as the common language of the State of California.

(d) Personal Right of Action and Jurisdiction of Courts.
Any person who is a resident of or doing business in the State of California shall have standing to sue the State of California to enforce this section, and the Courts of record of the State of California shall have jurisdiction to hear cases brought to enforce this section. The Legislature may provide reasonable and appropriate limitations on the time and manner of suits brought under this section. [Nov. 4, 1986]
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Why the object or controversy to pretend English is not the official language? Or ignorant?

Comment by eaglesglen — July 11, 2008 @ 6:36 am
*EXPLOIT THE IGNORANT*

If we are at a point in this country where a candidate like BHO can even be considered, let alone elected, as president of this country (soley because of clever public speaking devices) we're in deep kimchi. "Change" is generic and means something different to everyone. That's why it is a clever device…for fools. So…Obama will deliver every individuals perception of positive change. Wow. That's great. It's also monumentally naive.

How can such a large segment of our population be duped by this? "Change we can believe in." How can you support someone for "Change" when you don't understand that the "change" he is proposing is almost identical to the "change" Jimmy Carter proposed? Carter was elected in the aftermath of Watergate when people wanted "Change". He got Reagan elected when his supporters had a major revelation (early in his term) that he was a miserable faiulure. A brilliant man; a poor leader. His policies left us with double-digit inflation and a 21% prime interest rate. Yikes. History is doomed to repeat itself because liberals (in general) don't know history, political science, and current events in the context of the geopolitical chess game. If they would elect BHO, they would elect Mickey Mouse to deliver their Eutopian state. The media is reinforcing their invalid beliefs.

It is evident that Obama supporters have one thing in common; they don't know anything and believe what they want to hear. They believe they are the enlightened ones. I believe this is due to the fact that Academia has been commandeered by liberals. Many graduates emerging into the real world have been indoctrinated with the views of the likes of Ward Churchill and other imbeciles. It's a rude awakening when they get outside the liberal microcosm that is college and are thrown into the world where their bitter professors could not survive. If you're rich, you must be evil. Gimme, gimme, gimme. They hate the private sector; they are taught successful businesses are evil…Then they have to get a job. I've got news for them; poor people aren't hiring.

Comment by Dave — July 11, 2008 @ 11:16 am
Obama was a community organizer,What change did he affect? Has he ever generated jobs and had to make a payroll? Has he ever had to make the hard decision? He has a 143 days of experience so far but what bills has he sponsored? What has he accomplished? We must have leaders who can inspire and produce results… Mccain is not much stronger but I believe he can lead.

Comment by Mike — July 11, 2008 @ 11:25 am
Dear Rudy:

If you're not going to watch the tape, at least get someone to tell you what he actually said.

The second sentence out of Obama's mouth in that clip is "Immigrants need to learn to speak English."

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Pingback by One Old Vet » Blog Archive » Immigration News 07.11.08 — July 11, 2008 @ 5:36 pm
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