Comments on: Confirmed: Barack Obama did not interfere with US foreign policy while in Iraq

By: McGehee

McGehee — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:51:07 +0000

So, the guy who was made to look bad by this allegation was unable to debunk it — the truth had to come, finally, from the leadership of the other party, all of whom want to elect his opponent.

Yeah, Obama is really ready for prime time, isn’t he?

(Even if we interpret this in the best possible light for Obama, it still makes him look bad. Story of this campaign for the last several weeks, y’know?)

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:21:25 +0000

I think it’s very noble to admit error and I wish the left would learn to do the same. That said, I think a full retraction is premature. If this newest information is correct, it means only that Obama may not have been in violation of the Logan Act and committed no crime, but the fact remains, he tried to persuade the Iraqis to hold off on negotiating a troop withdrawal until after the election (assuming he wins, of course) so he could claim credit. That he may have had company doesn’t change that. This should be an issue, as it says something about his character, and it isn’t good..

By: teqjack

teqjack — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:35:36 +0000

Helen asks “So are we to assume that the Obama spokeswoman, who essentially confirmed Taheri’s story, was also wrong?”

Yes, and the bus is being jacked up another foot or so as we read.

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:15:31 +0000

So are we to assume that the Obama spokeswoman, who essentially confirmed Taheri’s story, was also wrong?

By: Tom Maguire

Tom Maguire — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:16:53 +0000

Well, Taheri's follow-up cited the June 16 phone call between Obama and Zebari, not the July Baghdad meeting. I still smell a rat and have posted same.

By: Anthony (Los Angeles)

Anthony (Los Angeles) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:08:36 +0000

This is the second time Taheri has been wrong about something serious. (The first was when he claimed Iran had passed a law requiring Jews, Bahais, and Zoroastrians to wear distinctive clothing.) I used to think he was a respectable journalist. Now I have to wonder.