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Lil_ze
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Username: Lil_ze
Post Number: 771
Registered: 01-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 09:15 pm: | 
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lets be honest. i know she's not running, but if the truth be told, condi rice is LIGHT YEARS ahead of barak obama in terms of experience dealing in international political affairs.
condi rice has met with world leaders, has been directly involved in white house affairs, has not only an understanding of international politics, but has EXPERIENCE dealing in international political affairs.
condi rice also deals with an acting president day in and day out. im sure she has a better understanding of international political tactics, than barak obama has.
this barak obama has NONE of this.
condi rice is more qualified to be president than this senator from illinois.
does anyone really think that barak obama has the political savvy or experience to be president?
id feel better with condi rice in the white house making decisions, than an underqualified "media novelty" named barak obama. |
Yukio
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Username: Yukio
Post Number: 1853
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 09:26 pm: |
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Your post would make more sense, and have more validity, if being a president was limited to foreign affairs; too, while CR has both studied and engaged in international relations, her record is spotty! That she has participated in, and advised, Bush's decisions tells us mainly that she has made poor choices and an attendant of bad habits.
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Mzuri
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Mzuri
Post Number: 3542
Registered: 01-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 09:36 pm: |
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I realize that foreign affairs are important, but I want a president that is going to focus on the affairs of the United States. I'm not interested in re-building the infrastructure of Iraq, we need to re-build our own crumbling infrastructure before we concern ourselves with the welfare of other nations. I do not want Condi making any further decisions on the behalf of myself or my fellow citizens, we're already in deep doo-doo and damn near bankrupt as it is. And I'm tired of trying to choose the lesser of two evils when it comes to selecting our president.
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Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 7372
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 18, 2007 - 10:09 pm: |
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I agree, Yukio and Mzuri. Condoleeza Rice is a mouth piece whose field of expertise is doing damage control by rationalizing problems in such a way as to make the solutions she offers seem plausible. As a diplomat she is capable, as a president she would be more focused on tidying things up rather than making a clean sweep. |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 8461
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 10:38 am: |
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It would seem to me that one MAJOR prequalification of being elected President of the United States is that one has previously won at least ONE election.
Has Condi won any?
Condelessa Rice is a glorified functionary who managed to play flunky to all the right foks. And based on what occurred during September 11, 2001, then (National Security Advisor) Rice was NOT even particularly competent at THAT. |
Viqi_french
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Username: Viqi_french
Post Number: 61
Registered: 07-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 11:56 am: |
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I really admire Condi, just wish she played ball for another team. She really does have more foreign policy and international relations experience than most of the presidential contenders. That includes Barack, Hillary and others.
However, Condi has not shown herself sympathetic to the concerns of everyday Americans, and that is discouraging. She seems to doggedly help make happen whatever the White House inner circle envisions. Right or wrong, not a peep.
So I'm still not over Colin Powell, a man to be respected for not complacently going along with the nutty neo-con program. Powell has stellar military, foreign diplomacy, and management skills. Plus, he's the founder of a successful youth mentoring program, America's Promise.
Now that's a well-rounded, experienced, electable candidate. And he happens to be black.
I'd seriously consider switching parties if Colin were in the race. But alas, wifey Alma won't let him... and I can't say I blame her. |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 8466
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 03:38 pm: |
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Viqi_french,
Any man who can be thwarted from pursuing the presidency by a nagging wife NEVER deserved the gig to begin with. |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 537
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 08:39 pm: |
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I would vote for Condi if she were in the race.
Viqi, Condi would not be where she is today if she were a Dem.
Have the Dems ever come close to positioning a Black Female politcian to be a serious contender for the Oval office.
ABM don't sleep on Baracks's wife. During the 60 minutes interview I got the sense that she exherts a strong influence (control) over Barack; perhaps even more than Alma does over Colin.
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Mzuri
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Username: Mzuri
Post Number: 3549
Registered: 01-2006
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Votes: 2 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 08:54 pm: |
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Typical man! How are you going to vote for Condi when you stated that you were going to vote for Obama, period? Have you changed your mind??? Have you kicked Obama to the curb???
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Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 7386
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 09:15 pm: |
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I got the same impression about Barak's wife, Troy. It was like they both wear the pants in that family. No Stephford wife, there. |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 8471
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 09:21 pm: |
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Troy,
One of the reasons why I'm supporting Obama is he's NOT a part of the Democratic machine that would deny a liberal Condi Rice a chance at the big chair.
And I agree Mrs. Obama appears to be a formidable woman. |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 539
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 08:07 am: |
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Mzuri, I'm surprised at you. Re-read my post.
Now check this out y'all; do you think Barack's wife apparent strength will hurt Barack's changes or do you think a more visibly demure, subservient wife would be more beneficial to the campaign?
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Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 8474
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 08:35 am: |
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Troy,
I think Michelle could probably smile more and allow more of her softer side to show. But no, I don't believe she must appear demure and subservient.
I think what might get Barack in trouble would be if it seemed apparent that Michelle would be creating and executing presidential POLICY (which, btw, is largely why so many grew to resent Hillary Clinton). |
Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 8478
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 11:42 am: |
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Troy,
Btw: I do NOT think Alma talked Colin out of running for the presidency. I think what dissuaded his pursuing the White House was he was too friendly with and beholding to George H. W. Bush Sr. and didn't want to prevent his son from becoming president.
And, these days, I'll bet Powell really REGRETS that. |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 3673
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 12:06 pm: |
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Obama will drop out before the primaries.
Condoleeza Rice cannot assume any office that is not handed to her. Her sole talent is bootlicking and trying to be white. |
Mzuri
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Username: Mzuri
Post Number: 3551
Registered: 01-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 12:27 pm: |
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T - I got the "if" part and I suppose that's a caveat. So "if" Condi and Barak were both in the running, your choice would be Condi, correct  |
Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 7390
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 12:52 pm: |
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What will happen to make Obama drop out, Chrishayden? A faux pas, a scandal, lack of money an undercover deal??? Huh? Huh? Tell us! |
Cynique
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Username: Cynique
Post Number: 7393
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 01:30 pm: |
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Oh, how could I forget another possibility that could drive Obama to drop out of the race.....his shrewish wife publicly humiliating him. |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 3676
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 02:43 pm: |
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What will happen to make Obama drop out, Chrishayden? A faux pas, a scandal, lack of money an undercover deal??? Huh? Huh? Tell us!
(When he makes his announcement he will say it is for the good of party unity and so they can present a United front in the elections blah blah blah and that other bushwah.
He will drop out because it will be obvious he is wasting his time and because the Clintons will strongarm his arse behind the scenes. |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 540
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 06:49 pm: |
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Mzuri: my faith restored.
ABM: I agree, Michelle should smile more. Of course it will not effect my vote; I'm concerned the media that cares about such things, purely for the sake of a headline, and the masses that are easily influenced by such drivel. While the country (mostly) is past the 50's image of an apron wearing wife, it would help if Michelle came across more, for lack of a better word, nurturing.
Cynique, I doubt Michelle will get caught humiliating Barack in public. I could see her putting Barack in check (maybe slapping a cigarette out of his mouth), which of course the media can distort to make him look weak.
Consider Hillary's inability to "control" her own husband's indiscretions is extended to mean she will be unable to control anything else. The type of criticism is much more lethal to Barack than to Hillary. A "Man" is expected to keep his wife in check (makes him look strong). Folks are more understanding when a woman can not control her man -- it just means she has a strong man... and she by extension is a good woman for selecting a strong man.
Nobody like a weak man. People love men who control other men.
Chris I hope Barack does not drop out prior to the primaries. If he does -- for whatever reason -- he is finished as a presidential candidate.
I would not put it past the Clintons (their henchmen, cronies, or lackeys) to force Barack out. The Clintons are more powerful than most people can appreciate.
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Abm
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Username: Abm
Post Number: 8502
Registered: 04-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 10:52 am: |
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Troy,
Well. Barack running for the presidency during a time when there's lots of CONCERN about where we're headed. I think it's natural that foks would want him and those closest to him to project an air of confidence about how he will lead the nation.
And if that includes Michelle smiling more, then smiling she should do. |
Chrishayden
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Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 3693
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - 01:20 pm: |
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Chris I hope Barack does not drop out prior to the primaries. If he does -- for whatever reason -- he is finished as a presidential candidate.
(Of course not. Everybody who supports him now will support him then-plus he will have the Democratic establishment who will be grateful that he waited for his turn. |
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