Hi Joe,

Just a comment for Sandy - you are definitely right when you say it is well written.  This man has done his homework to, unlike so many other about to vote Americans - thanks for sharing it.

Judy

Hi Joe,

This discussion, ended earlier than I expected. It would be nice to see how our friends replied and what they have to say today. Prejudging can be dangerous. I saw many friends telling us about Barack Obama's legacy, knowledge, level, DNA, etc, etc.

I am ready for a second round.

Georgios     

They elected him now we all have to live/deal with him.  70% of those that elected him attributed facts and statements made by others as being made by Obama. 

Sheeple and folks looking for handouts and completely uninformed and misinformed by the Mass Media elected him and in a short time they will be crying again because he cannot give them what he promised.

Much like the American Indians, the African Chieftains and many others.  They sold their future generations into slavery for a few trinkets.

History repeating history.

Jim

Will see Jim will see . You just keep thinking that way my friend see how far you get. You want someone else to blame i understand. But thats America for ya. I believe with Obama in the white house NOW- that this way of thinking is going to change. Some foreign policy i found Jim.

_{Secure loose nuclear materials from terrorists:}

_{Obama and Biden will secure all loose nuclear materials in the world within four years, and will negotiate a verifiable global ban on the production of new nuclear weapons material to curb the spread of nuclear weapons.}

_{Barack Obama will pursue tough, direct diplomacy without preconditions to end the threat from Iran:}

_{Obama and Biden will present the Iranian regime with a clear choice. If Iran abandons its nuclear program and support for terrorism, they would offer incentives like membership in the World Trade Organization. If Iran continues its troubling behavior, Obama and Biden will step up our economic pressure and political isolation.}

_{Renew American diplomacy:}

_{Obama and Biden will renew American diplomacy to meet the challenges of the 21st century. They will rebuild our alliances. And they would be willing to meet with all nations, friend and foe, to advance American interests.}

• The Problem: The United States is trapped by the Bush-Cheney approach to diplomacy that refuses to talk to leaders we don't like. Not talking doesn't make us look tough – it makes us look arrogant, it denies us opportunities to make progress, and it makes it harder for America to rally international support for our leadership. On challenges ranging from terrorism to disease, nuclear weapons to climate change, we cannot make progress unless we can draw on strong international support.
• Talk to our Foes and Friends: Obama and Biden are willing to meet with the leaders of all nations, friend and foe.They will do the careful preparation necessary, but will signal that America is ready to come to the table, and that he is willing to lead. And if America is willing to come to the table, the world will be more willing to rally behind American leadership to deal with challenges like terrorism, and Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Obama and Biden will make progress on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict a key diplomatic priority. They will make a sustained push – working with Israelis and Palestinians – to achieve the goal of two states, a Jewish state in Israel and a Palestinian state, living side by side in peace and security.
• Expand our Diplomatic Presence: To make diplomacy a priority, Obama will stop shuttering consulates and start opening them in the tough and hopeless corners of the world – particularly in Africa. They will expand our foreign service, and develop the capacity of our civilian aid workers to work alongside the military.
• Fight Global Poverty: Obama and Biden will embrace the Millennium Development Goal of cutting extreme poverty around the world in half by 2015, and they will double our foreign assistance to $50 billion to achieve that goal. They will help the world's weakest states to build healthy and educated communities, reduce poverty, develop markets, and generate wealth.
• Strengthen NATO: Obama and Biden will rally NATO members to contribute troops to collective security operations, urging them to invest more in reconstruction and stabilization operations, streamlining the decision-making processes, and giving NATO commanders in the field more flexibility.
• Seek New Partnerships in Asia: Obama and Biden will forge a more effective framework in Asia that goes beyond bilateral agreements, occasional summits, and ad hoc arrangements, such as the six-party talks on North Korea. They will maintain strong ties with allies like Japan, South Korea and Australia; work to build an infrastructure with countries in East Asia that can promote stability and prosperity; and work to ensure that China plays by international rules. So much more, heres the link- http://origin.barackobama.com/issues/foreign_policy/#diplomacy  

Most of your policy and assumptions are mired in the belief that BUSH was the bogeyman in all this.  When in real fact it was the DEMOCRATS responsible for most of the policies that created the fiasco BUSH had to deal with. 

History on these issues are deeper than 8 years of Bush and can be tracked all the way back to Kennedy and Carter even.  Capitulation to a society that is intolerant of the beliefs and freedom the United States of America were founded on. 

And use our lust for oil products making us even more dependent. 

Enriching the same folks that pray for your and my demise along with everyone you know and love as a Christian Prayer Warrior?  Seriously Thomas. ;-)  Only 25 of the bailout is geared toward new energy resources.  That is a BIG Break away from folks that hate us.

Now if Obama takes up that cry and follow through then he may accomplish something.  But from what I have seen so far.  The same folks are running the chicken coop that were running it when the USS COLE was attacked and the first attack on the WTC happened while everyone's #1 Democrat Clinton held the reins. 

I really I hope I am wrong, but evidence and actions so far say otherwise.

Wait and See is why we are here by the way Thomas.  Nothing happens when you wait n see unless you are fishing.  This ain't fishing.

Jim