211. I am not a Obama fan but I dont think if he smokes that should be a reason too not vote for him .Considering the pres. right now was a admitted alcoholic ,he got voted in twice .

Posted at 6:59AM on Apr 5th 2008 by AmyGirl

212. Most Americans are blind about Obama. First, he has zero experience. A very junior egoinfested Senator doesn't have a enough experience to be given the most powerful office in the free world. I do not think it wise to elect a man off of fancy speeches and charisma. I mean really. It is about their resume of experience, after all. Any other job would require that condition. It appears, however, that most of you voters out there are not considering this fact.

Two: Haven't you realized yet that once a Muslim, always a Muslim. When any Muslim coverts to Christianity, it is solid truth that they are rejected by all Muslims. Their family, and most especially Muslim leaders worldwide. But instead, what do we see here? They embrace him. They do not see him as an apostate, Muslim. The reason, because he isn't. Here is the proof:

Obinga....is Obama's cousin. Obama got a large amount of campaign money from Tony Rezko, who got his 3.5 millin from
Nadhmi Auchi, Auchi and Tony Rezko, the charged criminal from Chicago, you know the one, the guy that misguided Obama built his house next door to. Rezko, the guy who Obama claimed he didn't know very well, but in fact has known for 17 years. The first lie in the stream of numerous lies by this slick guy. Oh, yes, he did finally tell the truth to the Chicago press. But just at the precise time that all the news was breaking about his pastor, Dr. Wright. It didn't get much coverage from the media. This is for several reasons; One because the press is a far left media machine....they are bias and aren't doing their job to inform us Americans out here. Two, because the news broke and was smothered by the Dr. Wright story.

Nadhmi Auchi is an Iraqi born billionaire who was charged along with Saddam Hussein for conspiring to assassinate Prime Minister (President) Abdul Karem Qasim. Auchi stood trial in 1959. Auchi gave fellow Baath Party members machine guns from his home to help Saddam Hussein! Auchi also financially backed Saddam Hussein's plan for a pipeline from Iraq to Saudi Arabia. He protected secret money for Saddam Hussein through the sanctions against him. Let's not forget that it was Obama's pastor, Dr. Wright and Louis Farrakhan (The Nation of Islam) leader in America that visited Muammar al-Gaddafi the Libyan Socialist leader and known terrorist in 1993. Oh, yes, and if you would only just remember. It was Gaddafi that bombed the TWA airline over Lockerbie, Scotland! You remember the one, it killed over 250 people due to a bomb planted on board.

Raila Odinga was backed financially by Mummar al-Gaddafi....he still is. NEWS FLASH; Raila Odinga is Obama's counsin!

Odinga just recently became the co-president of Kenyq after an estimated 1000 Christians were killed by fire and macheted by Muslims who were supporting Odinga....yes, let' state again; Odinga is Barack Obama's counsin. He and Obama are very close and talk on the phone every day. In fact, it is known that during the New Hampshire primaries, Obama called him two times and assured him that he would support Odinga's quest to reintroduce Sharia Law into Kenya. You know what Sharia Law is don't you? It is radical Muslim law!!!

Obinga signed a secret pact with Muslim Jahadists to ethnically cleanse the terrority of Christians. This is not hype folks, it is truth. Obinga was educated in Communist East Germany, and his father, who is Obama's uncle (Oginga Obinga) lead the communist opposition during the cold war.

Now....do you still think it is about charisma? If you do, you deserve everything you are going to get.

Barack Obama is not even fit to be a Senator and I doubt very seriously if he will be either as this continues to play out. Our media has failed America. But America has also failed itself by embracing this nonsense.

Read yourself if you don't want to believe me; Louis Farrakhan gave a speech in the FinalCall.com interview. I'd attach the link but doubt any of you on hear would read it. In the speech, he said "we have groomed our brother Obama, to be a unifier of the sick American White race who is miserable with their plight in this country". He goes onto to say that America will be destroyed from within it's bellie with the Muslim factions growing silently here if Obama is stopped in his rise to absolute power. For thoes of you who are blind; Louis Farrakahan is the radical Muslim who leads the Nation of Islam here in America. He hates the jews and hates America. A month doesn't pass that he isn't preaching the same hatred that we heard Dr. Wright preach. It is the same message. Louis Farrakhan was the guy who lead and organized the Million man Muslim march in Washington DC in 1995. Oh, yes, don't forget, he embraces his Muslim brother Obama!

Now stay fooled or blind if it suits you. But I prefer to know the truth.

Posted at 7:06AM on Apr 5th 2008 by Demi

213. HEY FOLKS DONT GET YOUR PANTIES IN A BUNCH.....RELAX, LET THE DUDE SMOKE....DRINK.....SNORT COKE...CHASE THE DRAGON.....WHO CARES!!!!

Posted at 2:18PM on Apr 5th 2008 by Rough Daddy

214. I am really surprised at comments regarding the future president of the U.S. smoking habit! How many presidents have smoked/dranked/drugged/used prostitutes and whores/etc and still ran this country without difficulty? I am certain Barack Obama (not BO) is more than capable of doing greater than the same. He is a product of his generation in which a large percentage of persons born between 1950 and 1975 smoke(d). It is a very difficult habit to terminate, however, it can be done! May God speed you on President Obama!

Posted at 8:31PM on Apr 5th 2008 by T Charge

215. "Now stay fooled or blind if it suits you. But, I prefer the truth", your posting is so inane, ignorant, and bigoted, that it had to be factually rebutted on every single level. Using erudite rhetoric does not inherently make one intelligent, in certain cases, such as yours, it serves only to profoundly underscore a dearth of bigotry, hatred, intollerance, and lack of concern for the true interests of the American nation state.

We believe that Americans, save the racist, bigoted, partisan, uneducated, and ignorant individuals posting at TMZ and all across the internet against Senator Obama, are truly engaged in the issues that matter to the rebuilding of the economy, industrial and educational infrastructure, healthcare and social safety net assurances, and the overall security and stability of American interests domestically as well as internationally after 8 years of stagerring incompetence by the administration of President GW Bush.

I have never observed anything like the Clinton campaign machinery, or the Aryan attack campaign against Senator Obama atleast not in a Western first world democracy in my lifetime, frankly every single day that I wake up and read the newspaper, I am more disheartened at the inexplicable power of Senator Clinton, President Clinton, the campaign heirarchy, and the Aryans, to not simply manipulate their followers but also the media, the American electorate, and indeed Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Seasoned reporters are stopped in their tracks, and unable to ask a man, President Clinton, who has lied to the entire world in a national address - remember - "I did not have sexual relations with that woman...Ms. Lewinsky"- any substantive questions about the $100 million lobbying payments from Arab and Chinese interests, or INCOMPLETE tax filings, or financial disclosure, or records of appointments for the First Lady, or anything. I mean this man, President Clinton, is neither a moral or an intellectual giant, and I can understand if Chris Wallace of Fox News is terrified of having a finger poked in his eye - but is there no one in the entire United States of America who has the will to stand up to the Clinton's and ask the same questions of them that are asked of Senator Obama and Senator McCain?

Where is the press coverage of President Clinton's ties to Arab and Chinese interests, you can bet if Senator Obama, had any such ties, or for that matter if Senator McCain had any such ties, it would be front page fodder on ever news, website, and paper in the US tomorrow morning. But, for the Clinton's it has been months, why? Tony Rezko, Senator Obama has made full disclosure, the press in Chicago has fully vetted him and are satisfied, but for the Clinton's not one question has been asked or answered about their ties to Tony Rezko - why not?

As a senior Boar of Member for Walmart, Senator Clinton established the policies for one of the most anti-union, anti-benefit, anti-family, and anti-middle class American /Chinese corporations. How on earth does Senator Clinton have the audacity to state that she is a champion of women's, children's, worker's, and healthcare rights? Especially in light of the CEO of Wallmart stating this week, after donating heavily to the Clinton campaign, that he wants to organize corporate America to lobby the candidates and government to assure that no company has to pay ANY additional costs for employee benefits or healthcare. And, why has no one in the media willing to ask the question, it does not make any logical sense, I mean it cannot be a partisan issue, no one?

I have always thought highly of Senator McCain, but I was somewhat critical when he was taking support from Christian right wing extremists such as Mr. Hagee and Mr. Parsley. But, that is the reality of modern politics you cannot "cherry pick" any particular demographic, the important thing is your own particular morals, values, and goals - voters are just that voters - a means to an end. And, Senator McCain distanced himself quickly and firmly from Mr. Hagee's extremism, but did not release the voters, and that is prudent. To expect any politician to do anything else is ludicrous, and everyone knows it. The truly appaling fact is that when asked if Senator Obama is a Christian? Senator McCain stated, "Yes", no ambiguity, no hesitation, emphasis added and that ladies and gentlemen is a man of principle. Now when asked the same question, Senator Clinton, the former First Lady, former Board Member of WallMart, suddenly forgot how to speak english, and started speaking what can only be best termed as ebonics, "..well....I....think...I mean...there is no evidence to suggest otherwise....", and that ladies and gentlemen is an unprincipled politician, Senator Clinton, launching a successful "stealth Muslim" smear, because two weeks later a poll taken would show that 13% of the US population still believed that Senator Obama was a Muslim and not a Christian. Ofcourse, unfortunately for Senator Clinton, her supporters and the Aryans, the American people have now begun to see through the lies, and the latest polls reflect a growing surge of support for Senator Obama and Senator McCain.

Also, take note of the fact that Mr. Hagee and Mr. Parsley have made sermons that are readily available calling for a Holy War, a Holy Nuclear War, a nuclear apocolypse in Israel that will lead to the second coming, and these people want America to facilitate that process by invading Iran immediately. And no one in the American media or press has even bothered to follow up on the hate speech against women, minorities, or homosexuals. And, again, I underscore the fact that these people's opinions are not shared by Senator McCain, but they are relevant in that they are a large part of the GOP hierarchy and as such should receive media scrutiny, atleast to the degree that Mr. Wright has been recieving as Senator Obama's former pastor. But, again there is a seeming inequality in coverage, and it cannot be attributed simply to partisanship because why would the right be acting the same as the left - different agendas?

And, America has faced dirty campaigning before, Nixon, Clinton, Bush, and now Clinton again, but this is a new level, when you attack the person's faith, family, commitment to country, race, ethnicity, the list is endless, it boggles the mind, and reminds one of Senator Helms calling African Americans "George" when he was told to stop calling them by the N-word.

And, then recently when Florida and Michigan decided not to hold a re-vote, what a shocking development, the entire state democtratic hierarchy is controlled by Clinton supporters. But, luckily unlike the last chairman of the DNC, Dr. Dean is a man of ethics and he will not bend to the pressure or tantrums of the Clinton elites, if Michigan and Florida cannot read the Rules of the DNC, then for the next election, they should notify the DNC in what language, they would like the DNC to translate the rules so they will be able to comply like the rest of the United States of America.

Finally, I have to say that watching the stories of President GW Bush bail out his billionaire and millionaire banking friends while millions of average Americans are losing their homes was a difficult experience - but seeing some of our soldiers re-united with their famillies was a very uplifting experience. The Clinton campaign and the Aryan attack campaign will rob this nation of that positivity, and there are many in America - Democrats, Republicans, and Independents who will not forgive them for this unprincipled act in a long line of unacceptable and unethical behavior from Senator Clinton lying about "a vast right wing conspiracy" to both Clintons simply disappearing when the DNC and Al Gore could have been President for the measure of a few thousand [expletive deleted] votes and our last two Presidents would not be draft dodging, lying, morally vacant, intellectually challenged, embarassments to our nation - we would not have Iraq, Afghanistan, a failing economy and a whole lot of the world would be a whole lot better off. But, thank you President and Sentor Clinton - thank you for showing Americans - that just like Bear Stearns - with the right connections it does not matter if you deserve to win or are honest or are even smart - just that you want to win at all costs.

The best choice for America in 2008 is a politician of principle and honor and in the remaining field, only two individuals fit that definition, Senator John McCain and Senator Barrack Obama.

Hopefully, these two candidates will be afforded a chance to conduct a rational campaign and debate based on substantive issues, policy initiatives, and national interests - otherwise the American electorate will be allowing the Washington entrenched mechanisms to once again manipulate discourse to ensure self-preservation at the detriment of the national interest.

Leave Hate and Ignorance Behind - it is time for truth, honor, and unity to rebuild the American empire.

God Bless America.

Posted at 6:18AM on Apr 6th 2008 by Now stay fooled or blind if it suits you. But I prefer the truth. Really? What truth would that be?

216. see he even lies about smoking just like he was lying about his religion. Who would vote for a douche bag!!!

Posted at 11:55AM on Apr 6th 2008 by justinsfan

217. Hey armysoldiergyle,you volunteered you dumbass.

Posted at 12:10PM on Apr 6th 2008 by charlierock

218. NO LOBBYS IN HIS POCKET? WELL NOW...LOOKS LIKE BIG TOBACCO IS ALL TUCKED IN! AL GORE'S GONNA START BAWLIN' ABOUT HIS DEAD SISTER AGAIN...WON'T STOP HIM FROM GROWING IT, OR CASHING THE SUBSITY CHECKS. CIGARETTE TAXES DESTINED TO PUT THEM OUTTA SIGHT HERE. THINK R.J.R. OR PHILLIP MORRIS IS WORRIED? NOPE...BECAUSE THERES 2 BILLION NEW CUSTOMERS IN CHINA AND INDIA. THE TAX MONEY COLLECTED HERE FOR "SMOKERS HEALTH CARE"? ALREADY PEED AWAY BY YOUR LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS. SUCKERS!

Posted at 7:12AM on Apr 7th 2008 by JIMBOB

219. SMOKING IS A SIGN OF WEAKNESS!!! ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO QUIT AND SOME PEOPLE WANT THIS IDIOT TO RUN OUR COUNTRY!?!?!?! GODD HELP US ALL IF THIS HAPPENS!

Posted at 10:03AM on Apr 7th 2008 by 1MEXIR8R

220. I am totally shocked. How has he not overcome this problem. The president of the United States can not be seen smoking! He will be looked at (and will be )a complete idiot! Too bad.

Posted at 7:21PM on Apr 7th 2008 by deborah

221. His wife said that if anyone catches him smoking should call him out on it. Dang, wish I was there. I would rather him smoke cigs than lets say, try to have sex in the men's restroom at a airport. That's all I am saying

Posted at 6:23AM on Apr 9th 2008 by TInk

222. You folks better get all this complaining and name calling out of your systems now. If Obama does manage to become president, you will be muffled. Every remark that isn't full of praise will get you labled a racist. I don't envy commentators as they will have to be careful of everything they say.

armygirl....how patriotic of you and your husband to volunteer in the armed services in order to receive a paycheck from the US Government. I've spent the better part of my life supporting people like you. Every male member of my family for 3 generations have fought in wars not of their liking, but they took the oath and did their job (for a hell of alot less money that you are getting paid) Shut up.

Posted at 2:00PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Maddy

223. He should just switch to weed and nobody will care.

Posted at 3:39PM on Apr 9th 2008 by Granny Pants

224. Yeah .... you want me . Just as bad as you want that seat in the white house . Come on . baby . Put those big soft lips on my butt . Now suck . Oh yeah that feels good ! Let that smoke fill those soulfull lungs ...oh yeah .. just like that . You know how I like it ! Now get out there and convince them you really have a plan to solve things ....

Posted at 1:00PM on Apr 10th 2008 by Obamas' Cig Talking !

225. i dont like obama and i am an exsmoker but you cannot tell someone to quit smoking they have to be ready for it there is alot of stress in this world and some people find it easier to deal with when they smoke it is certainly better than drugs and alcohol that is severely abused in this country think about that

Posted at 2:56PM on Apr 10th 2008 by heidi