By It appears the world’s bad actors are really counting on a Obama presidency:
The U.S. daily Wall Street Journal has reported that North Korea, Iran, Syria and other U.S. adversaries are readjusting their strategy toward the United States, dragging their feet in hopes that the next U.S. administration will shift from the Bush administration’s foreign policy.
The paper said there is increasing concern in the Bush administration that North Korean leader Kim Jong-il could maneuver his way out of the ongoing multilateral nuclear talks in an attempt to get more concessions from Washington. [KBS Global]
It is quite clear the North Koreans are stalling in hopes of getting more concessions but the way the Bush administration is going the North Koreans may not even need a Obama presidency to give in to their demands.
1:30 am on March 15th, 2008 1
It appears the world's bad actors, like most of the rest of the earth's six billion inhabitants, are eagerly awaiting Bush's eviction from the White House. I didn't see the mention of any specific candidate, including Obama, in the linked story. People are so hungry for change that even silly scaremongering like "dictators love Obama" won't drive voters into the unlovable embrace of McCain.
5:22 am on March 15th, 2008 2
The NK hope that a new administration will bring new concessions is not a change of policy for the north, only a continuation of past policy. As to those who hate "Bush" so much they can no longer see straight, he has stuck by his guns at a very dificult time in US history. I voted for "Bush" not because I thought he was best, but that the other "D" average, opponant was much worse. Can anyone imagine a US today, who had retreated from Iraq to cause an genocide of tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis, and abandoned yet another country to extreamists for no reason other than to appease US anti war extreamists. Bush was correct in his policy toward north Korea if nothing else than to prove to the world that NK will never compromise anything it has gained through nogotiations.
5:45 am on March 15th, 2008 3
Yep, Sonagi.
What kind of principles does a man have when he spends years as a prisoner of war and then votes FOR torture?
Then again, Obama is only considered because he is an intentional unknown… which will change the moment he wins the nomination…
…probably making McCain win the election by default.
9:42 pm on March 15th, 2008 4
I think it can clearly be inferred that these bad actors are waiting for a Democratic president which right now it looks like it will probably be Obama unless Hillary pulls off a bunch of back room deals.
6:12 am on March 17th, 2008 5
McCain doesn't support torture.
2:22 am on March 18th, 2008 6
John Mccain not only opposes torture but he's at odds with many hardcore republicans on certain issues. He's open to amnesty, which is bullseye "He's a closet liberal" for conservative talk show hosts. He's been labeled as a maverick all his life. Which is actually a very good thing for his campaign.
A republican strategy is quite simple here IMO – Just take a page out of Arnold Schwarzennegar's playbook. Move just slightly to the center, hijack certain issues that are traditionally on the democratic platform, appeal to the moderates, and presto. I live in California, which the bluest state left side of NY, but Arnold won reelection by a near landside. And that was AFTER his initiatives crashed and burned.
Mccain is a remarkable comeback story. About 3,4 months ago his campaign workers deserted him and he gave speeches over the phone. Many right wing conservatives detest him as a phony and democrats (predictably)label him a warmongerer. Yet here he is, the likely GOP candidate for presidency. Has any other frontrunning candidates ever even visited Iraq?
2:55 am on March 18th, 2008 7
"McCain doesn’t support torture."
A more accurate statement might be, "McCain TALKS about not supporting torture."
…but talk is meaningless when not backed by action.
While he has been outspoken against torture, he did not vote to stop it when given the chance… and actually supported Bush in vetoing a bill that would make torture illegal.
While I respect his ordeal as a prisoner of war, I believe he is just another lying politician who will go against any core beliefs he might have to achieve politically expedient goals. I can't trust this man to be a good president…
…although the only trustable president, Jimmy Carter, was arguably one of the worst.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/…
4:46 am on March 18th, 2008 8
I believe McCain believes in what he says and follows his convictions. There were significant talks between the White House and McCain and changes were made on the issue before McCain voted for it. "Just another lying politician", maybe, but I don't believe he goes against his core beliefs. On the other hand you could vote for Monicas former boyfriends wife, who I'm sure never goes against her core belief or lies to anyone. Trust me.
6:21 am on March 18th, 2008 9
"McCain is proof that selling your soul to the devil is not a one-time transaction but a lengthy, on-going negotiation to pawn away things you have for the object of greatest desire. He wants to power of the presidency so bad you can see him mortgaging away everything he has to get it. This nation should be very distrustful of such a man."
Here is a (partial) list of McCain's flip flops.
http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/911…
Don't worry. I am well aware that Clinton-thing has exactly the same problem… only worse.
Obama is an unknown for now… until the Swiftboating begins and his relations with Afro-centric and anti-American people and organizations are brought to light to scare the masses.
Basically, we have yet-another-election with no choice.
If I had to vote now, I guess it would, very grudgingly, be McCain… but I certainly wouldn't be happy about it… just as I am not happy about the buffoon Bush and his evil sidekick Cheney… though, perhaps, better than Kerry who had all of the charisma and personality of a haunted tree.
I always wondered why Dean was suddenly vilified in the press for an enthusiastic scream… as he seemed to have a real chance to beat Bush… only to be replaced by Kerry who had less chance (minus yet ANOTHER shady election).
Interesting times.
4:50 pm on March 18th, 2008 10
LOL, yes, then, it must be true that great minds think alike. I always wondered the same about "Dean", yet they say it wasn't "dignified", or presidential. I wonder who made that decision? I agree with you on the remainder, with my vote tilting toward McCain as well. Obviously "Bushes" evil doing has to do with the war in Iraq. Yet it appears the war may turn out as a positive as well as his NK policy. Cheney is really a nice guy, and is more like Wild bill Hickocks sidekick "Jingles":)