Obama's 'Change' Turns Out To Mean 'Changing His Mind'

Started by Warph, July 09, 2008, 04:10:31 AM

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Warph



It's an interesting thing to listen to a politician over time and keep a running track record of what they say on certain issues and how that position changes dependent upon their audience.  In the case of Barack Obama, a full encyclopedia is forming.
All one has to do is to look on Barack Obama's campaign website to see what his plans are for our troops in Iraq.  It was this stance that led to the defeat of Hillary Clinton and played a great part in his skyrocketing into position as the Democratic party front runner.  The Obama plan calls for the return of our troops from Iraq within 16 months of his taking office as President.


Obama will immediately begin to remove our troops from Iraq.  He will remove one to two combat brigades each month, and have all of our combat brigades out of Iraq within 16 months.  Obama will make it clear that we will not build any permanent bases in Iraq.  He will keep some troops in Iraq to protect our embassy and diplomats; if al Qaeda attempts to build a base within Iraq, he will keep troops in Iraq or elsewhere in the region to carry out targeted strikes on al Qaeda.


That statement is in black and white on his website as his promise that it will happen if he is elected President of the United States of America.

And in reading Obama's website, and listening to him speak, the American people must ask themselves once again, "Can Obama be trusted at his word?  And if so, which word is that, exactly?"   Especially in light of his latest comments regarding the war made today in Fargo, North Dakota.


"I've always said that the pace of withdrawal would be dictated by the safety and security of our troops and the need to maintain stability.  That assessment has not changed," he said.  "And when I go to Iraq and have a chance to talk to some of the commanders on the ground, I'm sure I'll have more information and will continue to refine my policies." -- Obama


Um, no, that is NOT what Obama has always said, as is shown by looking directly at his own website at the earlier quotation, which can be found under the heading of "Judgement You Can Trust."

Ah, yes, Judgement you can trust.

Right...and the moon is made of green cheese, isn't it?

What a Twit!

The porta-potties are full tonight!

This can be added to a growing list of changes in position from Obama, including his changing position on the FISA issue.

But according to Obama, they aren't changes at all. 


"There appears to be no issue that Barack Obama is not willing to reverse himself on for the sake of political expedience," said Alex Conant, a spokesman for the Republican National Committee. "Obama's Iraq problem undermines the central premise of his candidacy and shows him to be a typical politician."


You know, somewhere their has GOT to be a parody of a David Bowie song about this sort of thing
called "CHANGE"... 
"Every once in a while I just have a compelling need to shoot my mouth off." 
--Warph

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-- Warph

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pam

Lol, geez Warph ...........this is what I see.......
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.
William Butler Yeats

Catwoman

While I don't agree with some of what was posted, I do agree that Obama seems to change his mind as easily as some change their shoes.  But then, isn't that part of the sleazy political game that gets played so that the candidate (and this fits for all of them) will get elected?  The real proof is what the candidate does after he/she is elected...will they listen to the will of the people or will they bend to whatever wind blows the strongest? 

sixdogsmom

I for one would not want to elect anyone who could not change his mind or alter his plans. We do not live in times where the situation from day to day remains unchanged, and only a fool would not be flexible. For the rest of it----same ol' same ol'!
Edie

Catwoman

I agree, SDM...but it says something when the candidate will so willingly change his rhetoric so many times during one campaign.  That has nothing to do with flexibility...that has more to do with character issues.

sixdogsmom

Edie

pam

It's called politics folks you always tell em what they want to hear, or at least what you THINK they want to hear. How the heck else are ya gonna get elected? Be all things to all people!
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.
William Butler Yeats

Jo McDonald

 Seems the deal here is :

   Give your word and promise to ALL and Keep it to NONE
IT'S NOT WHAT YOU GATHER, BUT WHAT YOU SCATTER....
THAT TELLS WHAT KIND OF LIFE YOU HAVE LIVED!

Teresa

Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History !

greatguns

A smart man changes his mind and a damn fool never does!

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