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Title: Former Senators Sam Nunn and David L. Boren Endorse Barack Obama for President
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Published: Apr 18, 2008
Author: Sam Graham-Felsen
Post Date: 2008-04-18 15:25:05 by robin
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Chicago, IL – Today, Former Senators Sam Nunn and David L. Boren endorsed Barack Obama for president, citing his judgment and vision to be Commander and Chief and his ability to strengthen our national security. Nunn and Boren have accepted Senator Obama’s invitation to serve as advisers to his National Security Foreign Policy Team. Senator Nunn served for 25 years (1972-1997) in the United States Senate and was Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee from 1987 through 1995. Senator Boren served in the United States Senate from 1979 to 1994 and is the longest-serving Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Between them, the two senators bring nearly 60 years of service and experience in elective office. Former Senator Sam Nunn said, “America remains the strongest nation in the world, but we can only be successful in tackling our toughest problems if we gain cooperation at home and abroad. Our next president – working across party and economic lines – must restore and strengthen our national purpose, our credibility, our competence and our spirit. “We need a president who has the temperament of a leader – a sharp, incisive, strategic mind, a rare capacity for self criticism, and a willingness to hear contrary points of view. “Based on my conversations with Senator Obama, reading his book and his speeches and seeing the kind of campaign he has run, I believe that he is our best choice to lead our nation. Senator Obama, as evidenced by his words and his deeds, recognizes that: · We have developed a habit of avoiding the tough decisions and seemingly lost our ability to build consensus to tackle head-on our biggest challenges. · Demonizing the opposition, oversimplifying the issues, and dumbing down the political debate prevent our country from coming together to make tough decisions and tackle our biggest challenges. · Solving America’s problems will require difficult choices and sacrifices and leaders capable of considering new ideas from both political parties. · On foreign policy and security policy, we must recognize that we are not limited to a choice between belligerency and isolation and that we must listen to lead successfully on the key issues facing America and the world. · Our next president must also recognize that the battle against violent terrorists, while requiring a prudent use of military power, is also a long-term contest of psychology and ideas. “I believe that Senator Obama has a rare ability to restore America’s credibility and moral authority and to get others to join us in tackling serious global problems that will determine our own well being and security. I believe that he will bring to the White House, high principles, clear vision and sound judgment. I believe that he will inspire people to put aside extreme partisanship for the common good. I believe that he will awaken the energy and idealism of people who have never been active in public affairs, particularly our young people. I believe that he will also attract skilled, experienced and energetic people to government and will have the sound judgment to put together an outstanding governing team, bringing people together across old boundaries. “I believe that Barack Obama is the right choice for our nation. My own role in this campaign will be as an advisor – particularly in the field of national security and foreign policy.” Former Senator David L. Boren said, “I am joining Senator Barack Obama’s advisory team on foreign policy and national security because I believe it is my duty as a citizen to do all I can to help our country at this critical moment. Our strength is declining. Eighty-one percent of Americans believe we are headed in the wrong direction. We must act quickly to meet and overcome the challenges we face. “Our most urgent task is to end the divisions in our country, to stop the political bickering, and to unite our talents and efforts. Americans of all persuasions are pleading with our political leaders to bring us together. I believe Senator Obama is sincerely committed to that effort. He has made a non-partisan approach to all issues a top priority. “Senator Obama is also a person of sound and good judgment. He had the good judgment more than five years ago to warn against our involvement in this tragic and costly war. He also understands the need to repair our partnerships with other nations and to more effectively use diplomacy to serve our national interests. “It is my hope that in sharing what I have learned during my time in public service, I will be helping my country.” Senator Barack Obama said, “I am honored to have the support and counsel of two of our nation’s leading voices on national security, and two of our most respected advocates for national unity. Few public servants have done more than Sam Nunn to keep America safe, and I look forward to drawing on his counsel as we work to combat nuclear proliferation and other threats to America’s national security. David Boren is one of our nation’s foremost experts on intelligence, and he has been a powerful and passionate advocate for bipartisanship in Washington. Both of these men will be important sources of advice and counsel for our campaign in the months ahead.”
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#1. To: robin (#0)
former free loaders in Washington, Nunn and Bored get bought cheap. Hey, dummies "national security" means Americans dying by the thousands in the Middle East. I missed something here. Next thing we will have an endorsement from FDR.
Obamaites can't be bothered with facts, they have a racist to elect.
God is always good!
Question for you... Obummer is conning the white guilters here on 4um, which half is doing the conning, the white or black half????
I've got no dog in this fight but I just know every time I hear that woman I feel like breaking something. Presumably I'll get over that quickly, for the sake of survival, if I have to.
I don't believe these 2 are neocons or Zionists. Are they?
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
· Our next president must also recognize that the battle against violent terrorists, while requiring a prudent use of military power, is also a long-term contest of psychology and ideas. This is the war that never end! No icky isolation allowed, we'll save the world one bomb at a time. I doubt the MIC and DHS/TSA parasites are losing any sleep over the idea of Obama becoming president.
"The more I see of life, the less I fear death." - Me. "If violence solved nothing, then weapons technology would have never advanced past crude clubs and rocks." - Me.
The green half of course. The guy sees dollars and will say anything to get them.
God is always good!
I think its the white half pulling the ultimate con on white guilters. It is laffable.
You don't believe he would be making much more income in the private sector then he does as a U.S. Senator? Of course corollary to your premise, I assume you would also contend it is power and influence that drives him. However, despite your revulsion of him, he has done nothing but show on many levels he is in public office because he wants to serve to build and develop for the public good. I'm sure if you met me before I changed my mind on abortion you would have treated me as I were blood thirsty trash. However, a divided country does not come together and find unity again unless there is give and take -- as hard as that is -- from both sides to get things rolling. You have to also admit that though he is pro-life, Bush has cost more lives, maiming, torture, refugees and suffering then many pro-choice people doing the same job would have. Develop some perspective on this and don't think about strengthening dividing, think about how to enhance uniting.
no idea
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
I'm pro-life. I can also understand why I see bumper stickers that say "Keep your hands off my body". There would be no abortions in the free world if women did not want them. Politicians like Obama believe it's up to the woman to decide. He's not forcing anyone to have an abortion like they do in Red China.
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
no idea You two ARE being facetious, aren't you?
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
I can't keep track of everybody, it would take a database. If you know something just say so.
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
That's why we have public libraries ..... and search engines, Hon.
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
no time, I have better things to do and search for You brought this up for some reason, what do you know?
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
LOL!!!!! Which is more fun, the neocommie World Order brand or the neocon World Order brand? They are ALL such a freakin HOOT!
Like kill the white enemy? Yeah, like we need uniting like that. Get real.
God is always good!
You are a cheap whore. Do not let yourself be fooled. Red China is your destination. You have earned it, enjoy.
I have on idea what's wrong with her. I guess she can't get over the fact that we have no real choice for President of the USA. She hasn't accepted that yet and has made up illusions about Obama to make herself feel she has a real choice. Whatever, I am tired of this topic. When they come try to kill me I won't go down so easily.
God is always good!
Just for giggles, Google Hillary endorsements .... it's a howler! Low level political hacks, celebs, and frenzied feminists.
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. Psychotics, that is.
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
Now that sounds promising for a Friday night. Saturday morning - maybe not so much.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" www.hillaryclinton.com/news/endorsements/
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
Hi, Robin!! Hi!!!
I can kill you with my brain or bash you with my shell.
I brought it up because I was stunned that two adults on a political forum had seemingly never heard of Sam Nunn and David Boren. Nuff said?
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
Oh sure we heard of them, we just didn't know what you had on them to make you think we should be especially suspicious of them.
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
They just endorsed the racist Obama. That enough for me to be suspicious of them.
God is always good!
Awesomely (as the Decider might say) impressive, huh?
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
Whatever, I am tired of this topic. When they come try to kill me I won't go down so easily. There are many theories being bandied about. One I have NOT seen posited yet is that when this kabuki theater has run the course, those that have put their hopes in one of the cabal's puppets can always take up spit-shining the jack boots of our masters. The O'philes have pinned their hopes on THE loser, B.O., unfortunately for them. And point to their O'posts on 4um as evidence of their sweet capitulation. Remember that almost, if not every single one of the O'philes, at least put on a good Constitutional show for Ron Paul's campaign. I am personally completely sickened by what I've witnessed by these people. I do not discount your insinuation that said whores are living in a fantasy land of denial and disbelief. There is more to it, though, I believe. Much more. Sad.
You two brought up "zionists and neocons" and I'm the suspicious one? Sorry robin, I've never held a card in the Paranoid Association ... you should know that by now.
I cling to hope of a 50 state repudiation of the traitorous, neocon Plutocrat Party
A racist-Marxist NWO tool gathers a (former) Ron Paul supporter's endorsement? HA! Yes, I tire of it too. However, that will not dissuade me from tearing down whichever puppet is made to appear the front runner. All 3 of them are rotten devils and deserve NO real patriot's 'endorsement'.
You have earned it, enjoy. I have spoken to more than several persons, who can afford to travel, who tell me that they feel much freer in todays China than returning to home in the US. Much freer, did I say? That's what they tell me, I have not been to China, but I have no reason and they have no reason, to not speak of what they have honestly experienced. Obviously these are fairly well heeled people, and I don't think they represent the lower class of China which is the bulk of the population. Red China, today is arguably about as capitalistic as the US. I am not saying it is identical, but it is clear the Keutoming party is very accepting of a capitalistic posture.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" I don't believe these 2 are neocons or Zionists. Are they? a vast rightwing conspirator Here's the post I answered "no idea" too. Then you posted: You two ARE being facetious, aren't you? So from that I understood you had some important negative info about them. BTW, "Trace" is really helpful sometimes. If I misunderstood you, I apologize.
'Individuals should not take responsibility for their own defense. That’s what the police are for. ... If I oppose individuals defending themselves, I have to support police defending them. I have to support a police state.”' Alan Dershowitz
I sincerely tried to read what came next, but I vomited in the back of my mouth quite a bit. China officially admits executed prisoners are the basis of organ trafficking
Of course they are. Who do you believe is funding this?: China's military buildup accelerates Do you feel that? That is a frog almost completely cooked and the frog's name is YOU&I. I could do Chicomm stuff all night, honestly. Very, very familiar.
I agree with you that China's policies and actions here need modification.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" It is beyond bad. Way, way beyond. I have spent a lot of time over the last 20 some years dealing with them for various reasons and they truly are horrific monsters. Think: G HW Bush, CIA, China. Coming to a super state near you.
Of course they are. Who do you believe is funding this?: China's military buildup accelerates Do you feel that? That is a frog almost completely cooked and the frog's name is YOU&I. I could do Chicomm stuff all night, honestly. Very, very familiar. Well I do agree with you that China's Keutomig Party is a threat to the US, given their extreameist rhetoric against the efforts in the Iraq liberation, and I would not be surprised if they are not providing weapons to the insurgents in Sadar City. What do you think?
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Here is what I do NOT think: Amerikan neocons bad / Venezuelan Communists good Amerikan neocons bad / Iranian IslamoCommunists good Amerikan neocons bad / EU CommieFascists good Get my drift?
Yep. Very Clear.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Chicago, IL – Today, Former Senators Sam Nunn and David L. Boren endorsed Barack Obama for president, citing his judgment and vision to be Commander and Chief and his ability to strengthen our national security.
#2. To: Cynicom (#1)
Hey, dummies "national security" means Americans dying by the thousands in the Middle East.
#3. To: RickyJ (#2)
#4. To: Cynicom (#3)
#5. To: robin (#0)
#6. To: robin (#0)
· On foreign policy and security policy, we must recognize that we are not limited to a choice between belligerency and isolation and that we must listen to lead successfully on the key issues facing America and the world.
It goes on and on my friends!
Some people started fighting it, not knowing what it was,
and they'll continue fighting it forever just because...
#7. To: Cynicom (#3)
Obummer is conning the white guilters here on 4um, which half is doing the conning, the white or black half????
#8. To: RickyJ (#7)
. The guy sees dollars and will say anything to get them.
#9. To: RickyJ (#7)
"The green half of course. The guy sees dollars and will say anything to get them."
Obama for president 2008
#10. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#5)
#11. To: Ferret Mike (#9)
#12. To: robin, a vast rightwing conspirator (#10)
I don't believe these 2 are neocons or Zionists. Are they?
#13. To: iconoclast (#12)
#14. To: robin (#13)
I can't keep track of everybody
#15. To: iconoclast (#14)
#16. To: robin (#0)
#17. To: Ferret Mike (#9)
Develop some perspective on this and don't think about strengthening dividing, think about how to enhance uniting.
#18. To: robin (#11)
I'm pro-life. I can also understand why I see bumper stickers that say "Keep your hands off my body". There would be no abortions in the free world if women did not want them. Politicians like Obama believe it's up to the woman to decide. He's not forcing anyone to have an abortion like they do in Red China.
#19. To: _______ (#18)
#20. To: robin (#0)
#21. To: RickyJ (#19)
When they come try to kill me I won't go down so easily.
#22. To: iconoclast (#20)
frenzied feminists.
#23. To: iconoclast (#20)
#24. To: robin, all (#23)
#25. To: robin (#15)
You brought this up for some reason, what do you know?
#26. To: iconoclast (#25)
#27. To: robin (#26)
Oh sure we heard of them, we just didn't know what you had on them to make you think we should be especially suspicious of them.
#28. To: robin (#23)
www.hillaryclinton.com/news/endorsements/
#29. To: RickyJ (#19)
(Edited)
I have on idea what's wrong with her. I guess she can't get over the fact that we have no real choice for President of the USA. She hasn't accepted that yet and has made up illusions about Obama to make herself feel she has a real choice.
#30. To: robin, a vast rightwing conspirator (#26)
Oh sure we heard of them, we just didn't know what you had on them to make you think we should be especially suspicious of them.
#31. To: RickyJ (#27)
They just endorsed the racist Obama. That enough for me to be suspicious of them.
#32. To: _______, robin (#18)
Red China is your destination.
#33. To: iconoclast (#30)
#5. To: robin (#0)
#34. To: tom007 (#32)
I have spoken to more than several persons, who can afford to travel, who tell me that they feel much freer in todays China
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#35. To: tom007 (#32)
I am not saying it is identical, but it is clear the Keutoming party is very accepting of a capitalistic posture.
#36. To: _______ (#34)
#37. To: tom007 (#36)
I agree with you that China's policies and actions here need modification.
#38. To: _______ (#35)
I am not saying it is identical, but it is clear the Keutoming party is very accepting of a capitalistic posture.
#39. To: tom007 (#38)
#40. To: _______ (#39)
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