Obama Finally Breaks His Silence

Politics as usual I guess. Barack Obama finally caved in to intense Muslim (and world media) pressure to speak out on the conflict in Gaza.

Pol’s Ben Smith is on it:

Breaking his silence on the conflict in Gaza, the president-elect deplored the civilian casualties, which have been overwhelmingly on the Palestinian side, after a meeting with fiscal and economic advisors today.

“I’m very concerned with the conflict taking place there,” Obama said. “I’m monitoring the situation on a day to day basis.

“The loss of civilian life in Gaza and in Israel is a source of deep concern to me, and after January 20th I’ll have plenty to say about the issue.”

Obama said he was “not backing away at all from what I said during the campaign” and that “starting at the beginning of our administration, we’re going to engage effectively and consistently in trying to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.”

Obama’s emphasis on civilian casualties breaks slightly with the White House line, which has been to blame Hamas first. (LINK)

See, now was that difficult?

IamdaQueen

Intense muslim pressure? You’re still being a donkey in ’09 I see.
heartbreaker

He already looks like he is aging! God bless anyone who wants this job!! He’s still fine though!!
heartbreaker

@ IamdaQueen,

I needed that!! LOL
PAGESINADIARY

his hair just hadnt been cut in that picture. he doesnt have the fresh fade.
keely107

But I thought he was paid for? Why does he need to address anyone?
iscream

Nothing he does will ever make you happy.

This is like the 5th Obama post.
carmelita79

its like election year all over again.
iyonah

@iamdaQueen – is your banned, do hit up http://www.myspace.com/iyonah
Daisy

@Iyonah..lol I hope Sandra doesn’t ban anybody this yr but I wont hold my breath.
speakinmymind

@iamdaQueen

ROFLMAO at your comment. I’ll probably be banned as well…does she not realize how ridiculous it sounds that the PRESIDENT “caved” to pressure from Muslims and the media to make a statement?!? F’in ridiculously hilarious!

Intelligent people THINK before making statements that can/will impact an entire world view on a situation. It’s called investigating a situation, getting accurate information from all parties involved (who made what decision, when and why), and only after considering ALL information, filtering out the b.s. and thinking on the impact on ALL parties involved (the whole WORLD)…only then should the leader of the most powerful nation in the free world make a statement.
http://ultimate-assistants.com ursmyle4me

I am so glad Obama works on his “own time” and not on the media time.

He has spoken, and now what? They are still fighting. When does speaking or acknowledging war automatically causes a cease and desist?

If some folks learn to put their trust in God, they wouldn’t have to write letters on their disappointment of another human being.

It’s so easy to sit in the back seat and tell somebody how to drive…so easy…
heartbreaker

speakingmymind said:
Intelligent people THINK before making statements that can/will impact an entire world view on a situation.
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I guess I am on the chopping block too, might as well speak my mind while there’s still time…. Sandra is doing exactly as a republican does… They just know how to make money by any means necessary!! Please keep in mind that she gets paid by the amount of traffic that hits her site…
speakinmymind

@ heartbreaker

that’s why i typically just lurk and read the comments. i don’t want to help promote the unnecessary negativity on any blog site, but Sandra is one of the worst. So if i’m banned, no biggie. Comments on a blog site pays Sandra’s bills, not mine.
heartbreaker

Ok can’t knock the hustle!!
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

Let me rush over to CNN. I’m sure the fighting has stopped now that Barack has spoken on it.
teecee

thats about all he can say and do, hes not president yet !! and why is he a muslin and why is being a muslin a bad person ?
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

Dang that shady CNN. They are not even reporting on the cease fire that Barack’s magical words have brought about.
http://ultimate-assistants.com ursmyle4me

Bird Says:

Dang that shady CNN. They are not even reporting on the cease fire that Barack’s magical words have brought about.

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I know, I was sooo distraught after not seeing any changes in the war…..but I did see a picture of Obama’s new car.. think it’s bulletproof….

just waiting to hear about an angry reader being upset about the vehicle Obama is going to ride in.
PAHairston

Hello all! Just call me a naive woman but I’m pretty much tired of men fighting, aren’t you? WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Iraq, just to name a few of the hundreds of wars that have been fought. (Most over religion) Millions dead and for what, to fight another war with our young men and women at the front? Why can’t these foolish men just sit down and play a game of chess, winner take all? The principle is the same, there will be only one winner but both parties remain standing, and alive. (Too simple I guess.) Seems like our continual battle with Mother nature (hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, global warming, earthquakes, etc) would steer us away from fighting each other. Think about it. During the Revolutionary War, Britain sent ships across miles and miles of ocean to fight the settlers. No electricity, no running water, no refrigeration, yet they piled these ships with killing machines to travel hundreds of miles across a dark, vast, mostly unknown ocean to kill people? Didn’t make since then, doesn’t now. Oh well, rantings from a mere woman. Peace.

In the words of Rodney King: Can’t we all just get along?
heartbreaker

@Bird

I thought I heard them report that he is scheduled to go over there to walk on the water??
iyonah

and why is he a muslim and why is being a muslim a bad person ?
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I thought I was the only one who interrupted her remarks to lean towards Obama once again being Muslim and 2 that being a CRIME
goat76

@PAHairston………..all they need to do is to sit down…..Get some of that good green, Not that Huckabee, but that good green……and smoke til they can’t smoke no more……….After that, they’ll be more concerned about what they gonna eat than what they were fighting about……

Problem solved….
kcicero

As a muslim I don’t think that Sandra is anti-Muslim! However, some of the comments that I have read from other bloggers here have suggested otherwise, I think I read something to the affect of those people over there need Jesus. Well news flash we already have Jesus he is one of the most revered prophets in the Islamic religion and his name is mentioned hundreds of times in the Qur’an. It’s funny how others will bash Muslims who try to convert people (which I don’t agree with) but then turn around and do the same. In any case I’m glad that Obama has spoken out and when he becomes President I hope he cuts off the welfare that we give to the Israeli Apartheid state and stop giving them weapons!
kcicero

How come black people now a days care nothing about other people’s freedom struggles but when we were get our limbs chopped off, and being hung from trees we wanted others to do something about it?
Mississippi16

@Goat…
I was JUST about to tell PAHairston that they need to some over some of you and Elove’s “medicine” and tell them to go sit down some where.
Mississippi16

^^correction
send over some of
heartbreaker

You stupid goat!! LOL
goat76

What up Mississip……How’s it going….thats all it takes throw in some Friday, Bacon Cheeseburgers and curley fries….Fried pok chops and some collads……And some red kool-aid……..dem fools would forget all about fighting, unless it was the last pok chop…
Mississippi16

@ GOAT

and a lil bit of brown liquor… Something mellow and smooth to go with their “medicine”. By the time they wake up from their nap, they’ll have forgotten what they was mad about.
goat76

Liquor or Cocaine keeps niggas crunk…….they don’t need sh1t to drank……..
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

kcicero Says:

As a muslim I don’t think that Sandra is anti-Muslim!
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How diplomatic of you. Why do you think she refers to him as Barack Hussein Obama and has repeatedly referred to him as a Muslim when he is not?
Mississippi16

@ Goat… When you mix some “medicine” and some good liquor, you not gonna want to do a lot of cutting up. Get on that cheap liquor or that clear liquor and it’s OVA!

@ Bird… or everytime she think that he is doing something immoral and underhanded, she’ll throw the Hussein in there.
kcicero

@ Uh maybe because that’s his name. Also when a baby is born in the Muslim religion we recite the Shahadah in their ear I’m curious if Barack Sr did that?
Mississippi16

@ 33… That is his name and it’s a very strong name. However, I’ve just never heard her refer to John Sidney McCain when addressing McCain. I don’t think that she’s anti Muslim personally, but why does she want us to think that there’s a problem with our President having Muslim ties.

To your comment #24.. i think that we as a people DO care about the unjustices that are happening around the world but where do we start. In almost every region of the world, there is poverty, war, sickness or a combination of all 3. We are only 1 country and while we sympathize, we have to start addressing needs at home because often our “help” with other countries turns out to be weapons years down the line. Plus, this country is sinking fast and if we don’t pay attention to and start working on ourselves, we’re going to ruin ourselves.
kcicero

Because Sandra likes to do things to get you talking and she succeeds every time. When I was drinking the koolaid I to thought she was being unfair and anti-Muslim but I’ve come in contact with some anti-Muslim people and believe me Sandra is not one of them. As for his middle name what is the problem? Again when I was drinking the koolaid I changed my middle name on facebook to Hussein so what and a lot of people do it. Just search Hussein on facebook or google and see how many people adopted the name.

And you people keep giving the same tired argument we need to take care of home WHAT PART OF WE ARE GIVING ISRAEL 5 BILLION DOLLARS OR MORE EVERY YEAR FROM TAX PAYER MONEY TO HELP MURDER INNOCENT PALESTINIANS. THIS IN TURN IS CREATING BLOWBACK (google that) meaning that the crazies are going to increase their suicidal kill Americans membership because of our unwavering support for Apartheid Israel
indesign18

here she goes again! @IamdaQuee, I almost fell on the floor when i read your post. Well we had a few days of no hateration, but from Obama to the blog, in the voice of Frankie, LOOK AT ALL MY HATERS!
kcicero

Haters one of the most over used terms of the 08….
missmiami

Obama breaking his silence is not going to change the situation. Need I say more!!!!! It’s so out of our hands. As if the U.S.A. would ever harm it’s most loyal ally ISRAEL!!!! Give me a break. Politics is politics.

Out of his hands and ours.
goat76

@Kcicero……….I didn’t mean to offend you by my post, but if I did, I’m truely sorry……I really be on here just typing mad sh1t(Mostly for laughs)…..so don’t pay me any attention………..Sandra hardly ever say anything good about Obama…..most of her posts about Obama seems like he is the blame for everything…..so I don’t take it serious….
http://myspace.com/rayne215 spongebobfan

Little Black Girl
A stranger was seated next to a little black girl on the airplane when the stranger turned to her and said, “Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.”

The little girl, who had just opened her coloring book, closed it slowly and said to the stranger, “What would you like to talk about?”

‘Oh, I don’t know,” said the stranger. “Since you are a Negro, do you think that so-called President Elect Barack Obama is qualified for the job?” and he smiles.

“OK”, she said. ‘That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff – grass -. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?”

The stranger, visibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says, “Hmmm, I have no idea.” To which the little girl replies, “Do you really feel qualified to discuss President Barack Obama… when you don’t know shit?”

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