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Obama's trip overseas is a risky maneuver

condi ricecakes said 07/23, 10:31 AM
"The trip is a chance to gauge how a 46-year-old senator with relatively little Washington experience might fare on the world stage. That was the promise in making such a high profile tour in the middle of a tight presidential contest, but there was some risk, too: the danger of a gaffe or, perhaps worse, that voters would see the foreign swing not as an bold audition but as an supreme act of presumption." Read the rest <a href="http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1825738,00.html">here</a>.

Katelyn said 07/23, 11:28 AM
I think Obama touring the nations abroad is a smart move. Aside from getting slammed by McCain and Co., I believe his meetings have proved well. He has gotten positive feedback from leaders of various nations, such as Israeli President Shimon Peres. He believes that "the future belongs to the young"

Until you, condi ricecakes, define your position on this matter instead of using an article to do so for you, I am done with my bit. I think Obama is making a smart move in going overseas now.

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Katelyn fails to actually say that even though obama's tour was a good choice it WASN'T risky. You can make a good choice but still have risk instituted in it's accomplishment.

Mark | 07/24/08

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Condi, how the hell have you been in so many face-offs, yet only have a record of 2-0?

TheChocolateBearFactory | 07/28/08

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Sure, it was a risky move--never underestimate the zenophobia of many Americans. The fact that Europeans love Obama will probably alienate a lot of so-called patriotic folks here at home.

The Skeptic | 08/01/08

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Condi, please respond with a rebuttal to get this debate going. Or even use a quote from yet another TIME article. Just post something.

Katelyn | 08/05/08

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I refuse to dabate with someone who doesnt use their own words and thoughts. I am new to this site and exited about the chance to share my thoughts with all of you, but i will not debate people who click and drag quotes.

Otrain86 | 08/08/08

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this is a smart move by obama all great leaders have made a trip across seas and been sucessfull in doing so.

youngduke | 08/11/08

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