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    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy

    Barack Obama has long argued that he has shown better foreign policy judgment than his remaining presidential rivals, specifically in opposing the Iraq war.

    But at a fund-raiser in San Francisco over the weekend, he reportedly made the case that he has more foreign policy experience as well -- a claim getting a lot of blowback from presumptive Republican nominee John McCain and Democratic contender Hillary Clinton.

    According to an account posted online on The Huffington Post, Obama was answering a question about what he would look for in a running mate if he wins the nomination. "I would like somebody who knows about a bunch of stuff that I'm not as expert on," he replied. "I think a lot of people assume that might be some kind of military thing to make me look more commander-in-chief-like. Ironically, this is an area -- foreign policy is the area where I am probably most confident that I know more and understand the world better than Senator Clinton or Senator McCain."

    Clinton took exception when asked about the comment while making the rounds of the morning TV shows in advance of the long-awaited testimony today by General David Petraeus, the top US commander in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, the top US diplomat.

    She laughed, actually, before responding on Fox News. "Well I??m somewhat shocked by that since I don??t see any evidence of it," she said. "This is kind of hard to square with his failure to ever have a single policy hearing on the only responsibility he was given, chairing the European and NATO subcommittee the foreign relations committee.

    "I don??t know," she continued. "I??m speechless. Making an assertion like that belies the facts and the record."

    Blair Latoff, a spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee, said in an earlier statement, ??Perhaps in an effort to one-up his own ridiculous assertions about John McCain??s record, Barack Obama laughably claimed to have more foreign policy experience than Senator McCain. Even by Obama??s standards, this is a horrifyingly false claim without a shred of supporting evidence. Perhaps the junior Senator from Illinois should focus on explaining to voters what exactly his foreign policy experience is before comparing it to John McCain??s wealth of experience on the issue.?

    McCain and Clinton, as members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will get their chance to question Petraeus and Crocker -- and make their points as candidates -- this morning. Obama will get his turn this afternoon when the two testify before the Foreign Relations Committee.
    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston.com

    Can ANYONE explain how this pompous s.o.b. has more foriegn relations experience than Clinton or McCain? This should be GREAT to hear in future debates. LMAO! Another blunder.........

    And PLEASE, Obamites, answer the question for me!

    Have a good one!:s4:
    Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy Barack Obama has long argued that he has shown better foreign policy judgment than his remaining presidential rivals, specifically in opposing the Iraq war. But at a fund-raiser in San Francisco over the weekend, he reportedly made the case that he has more foreign policy experience as well -- a claim getting a lot of blowback from presumptive Republican nominee John McCain and Democratic contender Hillary Clinton. According to an account posted online on The Huffington Post, Obama was Rating: 5

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    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy

    lol I think they are all bad choices in their own ways but, McCain is the lesser of the three evils in my opinion. :jointsmile:
    \"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety\"
    , Benjamin Franklin

    \"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.\"
    , George Washington

    \"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism\"
    , George Washington

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    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy

    Like Apocolips said, they're all shit.(I know, I'm Canadian..what do I know..but i'm also a political scientist)
    But, all politicians are full of bullshit, and at least Obama's can easily be cut through.
    I'm not defending him, just think that it's hilarious of him to say he's more educated and qualified in terms of foreign policy.

    What I can say is I'm glad I don't have to vote in this election, cause I would have picked Ron Paul. I hate that nothing happened for him! He woulda been nice to see. Cause then you guys could have changed your drug laws, and then we could change ours:jointsmile:

    Just imagine...The skies of the US and Canada united under weed smoke. It'd be a good party, admit it. We have good beer too

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    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy

    Quote Originally Posted by FreshNugz
    Like Apocolips said, they're all shit.(I know, I'm Canadian..what do I know..but i'm also a political scientist)
    But, all politicians are full of bullshit, and at least Obama's can easily be cut through.
    I'm not defending him, just think that it's hilarious of him to say he's more educated and qualified in terms of foreign policy.

    What I can say is I'm glad I don't have to vote in this election, cause I would have picked Ron Paul. I hate that nothing happened for him! He woulda been nice to see. Cause then you guys could have changed your drug laws, and then we could change ours:jointsmile:

    Just imagine...The skies of the US and Canada united under weed smoke. It'd be a good party, admit it. We have good beer too
    lol can't wait for that party man.:stoned:
    \"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety\"
    , Benjamin Franklin

    \"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.\"
    , George Washington

    \"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism\"
    , George Washington

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    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy

    chossing the lesser of two(or in this case three) evils is still choosin evil.

    lets get the repubs and dems outa office vote 3rd party, vote mike gravel.

    How Mike Stands on the Issues | Mike Gravel For President 2008

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    Obama foreign policy claim stirs controversy

    Well he didn't really claim to have more experience, just more knowledge, which could mean anything from a broader world view to a deeper understanding of world issues. I don't think it is that big a deal, except for the fact that it's a statement that cannot really be disproved unless by some kind of a long history of foreign policy involvement that Obama doesn't really have....or by a good debate.

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