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Was I Not Supposed To Say That?
The blogosphere is in a late Friday minor uproar, especially those worried that Obama may be the target of some unfriendly fire now that McCain may have possible exposed him to some of the same, TPM has the Reuters piece:
Republican presidential candidate John McCain said on Friday that his Democratic opponent, Barack Obama, is likely to be in Iraq over the weekend.
The Obama campaign has tried to cloak the Illinois senator's trip in some measure of secrecy for security reasons. The White House, State Department and Pentagon do not announce senior officials' visits to Iraq in advance.
"I believe that either today or tomorrow -- and I'm not privy to his schedule -- Sen. Obama will be landing in Iraq with some other senators" who make up a congressional delegation, McCain told a campaign fund-raising luncheon.
And Josh comments:
It's known that Obama is leaving on his foreign trip this weekend and the Journal OpEd page this morning said that Obama could arrive in Iraq "as early as this weekend." And with a slew of reporters in tow, it's not exactly highly classified information. But there is a reason definite information about these sorts of trips aren't released in advance.
Hypothetically, maybe McCain was just guessing. But even so it would still be a serious lapse of judgment on his part.
Let's everyone grab a paper bag and breathe in and out. Without the McCain comments, there was enough public information that an enterprising Al Qaeda agent intent on doing some mischief could have put two and two together. Are we really suggesting that Al Qaeda would prefer to attack Obama and throw the election to Hillary or the Republicans?
And if Obama gets hurt it's McCain's fault because he repeated what the entire world's press corp already knew? Color me skeptical.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 3)bob9:07PMJul 18th 2008
Knowles, when I saw that you were the author of this crap, I didn't take the time to read it. I knew what it said. Boo McCain and Yea Obama. Same old broken record stuff. You are simply a one trick pony!
Leah Karnis9:56PMJul 18th 2008
Looks like Obama is going back where he came from?
What is his purpose, I think he could be a sleeper!
Why do some of his story's change daily? The story with his Mother turned out to be a lie, Mother abanded him 2X, according to news story's. I have a bad feeling about the whole trip>
Davidg10:40PMJul 18th 2008
What?
All Obama has to do is give one of his rousing speeches and the entire Middle East will adore him!
How you you say "Yes We Can" in Arabic?
Karen10:44PMJul 18th 2008
Let's try a thought experiment: McCain is planning a trip that includes stops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Obama reveals when McCain will be traveling to these countries. Are you saying this would be a-ok with you?
Karen10:45PMJul 18th 2008
Let's try a thought experiment: John McCain is planning a trip to several countries, including Iraq and Afghanistran. Obama reveals when McCain will be going to the latter two countries. Would this be a-ok with you?
Btw, the "world's press corps" may have known, but no one had written or talked about when he would be going there.
Grace10:51PMJul 18th 2008
McCain, now that you've told us where Obama will be this weekend, where's OBL? Also, what war have you won?
ANYBODY-BUT-OBAMA11:22PMJul 18th 2008
THE BIASED MEDIA AND DNC "SELECTED" OBAMA --- HE WAS NOT "ELECTED" BY THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.
IF HE HAS VISITED "57" STATES --- WILL HE VISIT "8" CONTINENTS? THE MAGAZINE COVER OF OBAMA AND HIS WIFE WAS GREAT! WE ALL NEED T-SHIRTS.
OBAMA REFUSES TO DO TOWN HALL MEETINGS — IN FRONT OF AVERAGE AMERICANS — BUT HE’LL TAKE 300 PEOPLE TO EUROPE!
LAST TIME I CHECKED — EUROPEANS CAN’T VOTE FOR OUR PRESIDENT!
ARE TAXPAYERS PAYING FOR THIS?
BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA WILL DESTROY AMERICA.
I’M VOTING FOR JOHN McCAIN IN NOVEMBER.
w1:29AMJul 19th 2008
Republicans have voted for George W. Bush, the worst president in U.S. history, not ONCE, but TWICE, and we are supposed to listen to their attacks on Barack Obama?? It's clear that they're only attacking out of fear.........fear that he will be a successful or just as "successful" as previous presidents and it will pave the way for more "minorities" to be elected and possibly win. There's too much focus on the party and not the person. Isn't it a fact that, historically, majority of Republicans are white and majority of minorities vote democratic?? Is it safe to say then that racism is more prevalent in the Republican party?? Why is it that we all can't just get along???
Peggy1:40AMJul 19th 2008
If you don't want anyone to know where you're going and when you'll get there, you don't take the three night time network anchors and the rest of the press corps. A lot of politicians have visited Iraq. They went there, came home and told the press what they found. Unfortunately, this isn't the packaged and marketed rock star image of Barack Obama that the campaign likes to present. When you're trying to line up 75,000 adoring admirers for the television cameras, someone is sure to find out. The schedule had to be leaked by someone in the Obama campaign for publicity purposes. I agree with Dave. Color me skeptical, too.
Terri D2:40AMJul 19th 2008
Gotta run now. Have a flight to catch!
Brian McNamara6:25AMJul 19th 2008
I am not sure what the McCain campaign is thinking. Another huge mistake, they are just so incredible. They just keep saying and doinging very stupid things. Is this case, I thought Senator McCain's campaign would have better experience and prudence with these matters.
But, they don't. They only care about politics. Systematically this one of worse campaigns that I have ever seen next to George McGovern's and it doesn't seem like it will get better. That is ok, because when Senator McCain loses by a landslide, he can blame his poor campaign, his flipping, himself more than he can blame President Bush.
blue moon6:50AMJul 19th 2008
Hate to break the news but Nightline all but gave out Obama's detailed itinerary. Somebody musta forgot to tell the networks that Obama's trip is a big secret. {no supper for them tonite ROFLOL}
David S.7:17AMJul 19th 2008
This is much ado about nothing. Candidates for president often travel abroad to be seen with the leaders of various countries. As to leaking the itinerary in advance, with today's media, nothing is secret. Which is why anyone is nuts to run for president in the first place.
JOHN7:20AMJul 19th 2008
Someone just sent me this link to a comprehensive video covering Barack Obama. In it...is a complete history of where he came from, what he thinks, things he's said (in his OWN voice) and I'm sure he hoped that they would be lost and forgotten forever, but someone has captured them and put them on this shocking video for all to see and hear. It is called "Connect The Dots."Please watch and listen to this video and share it with others. It is the only way we can wake people up in time and try and stop this "Changeling" from overtaking the White House in November.God help us all...!!!http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
Ben Godfrey7:54AMJul 19th 2008
I think it is great that Barack is going on a trip to the Mid-East.
His appearance alone suggests that America is willing to elect someone other than a Causcian Male to the Presidency. That is a BIG STEP for America in the eyes of the world.
Just so you don't get the wrong idea; I am a well-educated Caucasion from some very prestigeous families. Many of my people did not agree with how the Americans Natives were treated, or how the African-Americans were treated. Neither do they endorse Imperialism into the Mid-East countries. And neither did they endorse the Crusades, in which hundreds of thousands of Muslims were slaughtered by so-called "Christians" of the Catholic Faith.
It is the time for BIG TIME changes in America. Barack Obama is a very intelligent man with great leadership abilities.
dude8:04AMJul 19th 2008
Al Queda and the insurgents in Iraq won't hurt Obama... he is their HERO!!!They know he will surrender to them and pull out the US troops if he is elected.. Why would they hurt him?
JOHN8:40AMJul 19th 2008
Someone just sent me this link to a comprehensive video covering Barack Obama. In it...is a complete history of where he came from, what he thinks, things he's said (in his OWN voice) and I'm sure he hoped that they would be lost and forgotten forever, but someone has captured them and put them on this shocking video for all to see and hear. It is called "Connect The Dots."Please watch and listen to this video and share it with others. It is the only way we can wake people up in time and try and stop this "Changeling" from overtaking the White House in November.God help us all...!!!http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
conniehorne9:20AMJul 19th 2008
Are we supposed to be impressed with this trip? Please tell me he took the America-hating wife with him!
Connie9:21AMJul 19th 2008
Will he be picking up campaign funds while he is there?
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Bob9:03PMJul 18th 2008
Knowles, when I saw that you were the author of this crap, I didn't take the time to read it. I knew what it said. Boo McCain and Yea Obama. Same old broken record stuff. You are simply a one trick pony!