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Douglas Miller, Detroit, Michigan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:08:55 GMT

President Obama should be asking for change and action from the Arab and Moslem dominated countries. He should ask them to stop funding, arming and excusing terrorism. He should ask them to stop teaching and exporting radical Islam which uses monotheism to justify territorial expansion, mass murder, slavery, torture, immorality, and oppression of women and minorities. And he should ask them to stop preaching the hatred of and violence against: Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, and everyone else who is not radical Islam. Mr. Obama is the president of the USA and should be out there defending us from our blood-thirsty enemies rather than trying to appease them.

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ivoted — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:10:34 GMT

They should for America is a Country of Leader's some were good others were great but now in this defining time in History President Obama should do all he can to de-fuse at least some of the tensions around the world for let us look at far we have come in our own Country and we still have fall-backs plus they are Human also and if it takes Him a man of Color to do it let it be God's will not man for we've seen how far some of these men have brought us.

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Deborah, Eugene, OR — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:36:21 GMT

Why is it Americas responsibility to raise Egypts living standards, they need to take care of themselves.

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Bill, Toledo, Ohio — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:38:43 GMT

While it may be seen by many as movement by the U.S toward mending relations with Muslims, Obama's overtures can also have significant backlash. Many news sources are quoting Arabs as saying a speech is great, but following words, actions must follow. But U.S. policy will not be changing substantively, U.S. troops will not be out of the region and there is too much hatred on both sides of the Palestinian/Israeli issue to have any real means of a feasible political solution.

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david jones, el paso, tx — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:46:47 GMT

U.S.A is not a theocracy, and nor is Obama a theocratic. There is no way he can project support for the people who adhere to the Islam religion without also supporting their religious system. He will be doing both, believe me. It's not within his scope as president to do so.

So in other words, separation of church and state as now defined by U.S. government only applies to Christendom, seeing that the majority of our populace are some sect of christianity.

Omaba: the proponent of the double standard.

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portland, OR — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:47:19 GMT

Whyis it Amercas responsibliitiy to raise Israel Living Standrad for the last 50 years, they also need to take care of themselves.

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portland, OR — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:47:51 GMT

Whyis it Amercas responsibliitiy to raise Israel Living Standrad for the last 50 years, they also need to take care of themselves.

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Bill, Toledo, Ohio — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:48:48 GMT

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John Smith — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:48:59 GMT

Read Thomas Friedman's column on New York Times. He's absolutely correct. If the involved parties don't get involved then doesn't matter what Obama says. Obama is good but he's no Messiah. Lets hope the involved parties take advantage of this president who wants to deal, they're not gonna get anybody better anytime soon.

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Joseph Hector — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:50:27 GMT

yes because all Middle Easterners are blood thirsty savages but all westerners are peace-loving pacifists. Oh and by 'tough talk' our previous president has accomplished SO much.

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Tim — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:54:18 GMT

I like adeebs comment. He went on and on about how what we are giving them is not enough.

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Tommy..Pueblo — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:59:25 GMT

I think it is ironically funny that the article shows a woman who has absolutly zero rights as a human being to these muslim freaks as the leader of the once free world goes to normalize relations with these animals.

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David Scott, Baja Playas Baja California — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:59:26 GMT

Great move on the part of the President. Look, these different factions of the Muslim world have been warring with each other for thousands of years. It's a fact. Just read Muslim history and you can see for yourself. We're not going to change too much over there, but we need to always maintain an open dialogue as much as possible. Awesome move on the part of the President. He's already turning out to be a great leader.

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Ted, Tulsa, Oklahoma — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:59:58 GMT

Let the whole world know... This is a good event. Reaching out is always good. United States will grow stronger by having the world masses behind it. Tomorrow, we will have 1.5 billion hearts and minds listening and another 1.5 billion hearts and minds of their friends and sympathizers. They could become our strongest and richest allies ever. This is a new positive venture that United states never tapped into. Economies of the world will be healed and will be the road map for the future peace. However, Obama needs to deliver and stand by his words. I am excited for us and them.

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Michael lee Schneider, Malo Washington — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:00:04 GMT

Thee is noreason for all this hate in the world, I would hope for peace and love everywhere. As for bin laddin stick his head up his rectom and wish for the same thing. Thankyou for the opportunity to speak on this subject.

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Robert X. Leeds, Las Vegas, Nevada — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:01:18 GMT

What they couldn't achieve in war they would like to have it handed to them on a silver platter. The problem isn't America. Obama should tell them to stop supporting terrorism, anti Christian and Jewish propaganda and try preaching co-existence in a peaceful world. They want us out of IRAQ? That's a joke. I don't think they have any knowledge or consideration for the millions that Saddam murdered. Give me a break! If we surrender to the fanatical elements of Islam, we will sign our own death warrants. They could change the world tomorrow, without America, just by teaching peaceful co-existence!

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Michael L, Boise, ID — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:05:59 GMT

Let me fix that for you

President Obama should be asking for change and action from the Arab and Moslem (Christian) dominated countries (electorates). He should ask them to stop funding, arming and excusing terrorism (aggressive wars). He should ask them to stop teaching and exporting radical Islam (Christianity) which uses monotheism to justify territorial expansion, mass murder, slavery, torture, immorality, and oppression of women and minorities. And he should ask them to stop preaching the hatred of and violence against: Christians (Muslims), Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, and everyone else who is not radical Islam (Christianity). Mr. Obama is the president of the USA and should be out there (back here) defending us from our blood-thirsty enemies rather than trying to appease them.

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Bashir(Ghesei) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:07:21 GMT

Having grown up in the highest muslim populated country-indonesia-during his childhood and his origin with islam, Obama should have a better understanding of how to tackle issues in the region and foster a better relations with the islam world. After all, this is the most important region in the world for all reasons.

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eagle1776 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:09:13 GMT

While I don't think he should talk about how America can help Egypt raise the living standard of average Egyptians, that is their problem, he should indeed talk about Iraq and the Palistinan problems. But as so many are mentioning, talk is cheap, he will need to back up the rhetoric with actions.

The problems in the Middle East have not surfaced over night and they aren't going to go away rapidly either but with concern for Iraq and our presence there as well as the Palistinian homeland issue and Israel needs to be backed with actual withdrawal of troops from Iraq and with a summit between the leaders of Palestine and Israel like Jimmy Carter did with Israel and Egypt and make them come to agreement. Those things alone will defuse much of the Middle Eastern tensions and problems.

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Ronald, Federal Way, WA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:10:08 GMT

President Obama is a good man. He is breaking a lot of bad habits that have been set up in recent years for control. His visit to the Middle East and Africa to address New America will definately shed light on all of us and those throughout the Middle East.

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M.G.Ikossi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:11:03 GMT

President Obama should make it clear that theUSA will not espouse and finance by its foreign aid annexation colonization ethnic cleansing when perpetrate by its allies, be it Israel in Palestine or Turkey in Cyprus

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robert — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:15:45 GMT

Quote from Article:

"Why should I tell my audience that the United States is a good friend and a good ally and that they are helping us? They are cutting aid every day. They are not giving us the right weapons, they are not giving us the right tools to survive – although they are giving Israel everything," he said.

Thats the problem with most of our so-called friends everywhere, we aren't "GIVING" them enough. When did it get to be the USA that always has to give. This country has always given more humanatarian, military, health, disaster aid than any country on the face of the earth, but it still is not enough, and never will be. They hate us because this upstart of a country (only 236 years old), has surpassed them all, and ther can't stand it.

I'm 76 years old and it has always been this way in my lifetime.

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Lisa, Seattle — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:16:20 GMT

""Why should I tell my audience that the United States is a good friend and a good ally and that they are helping us? They are cutting aid every day. They are not giving us the right weapons, they are not giving us the right tools to survive – although they are giving Israel everything," he said."

Why is it our responsibility to take care of YOU? How about you ask your own government to do that?

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Ahab, Las Vegas, Nevada — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:21:11 GMT

Obama should emphasize the highly successful peace agreement between Israel and Egyptian president Sadat years ago and that we would like similar agreements with all of Israel's neighbors. He should also mention that we would withdraw all American troops from the region when peace prevails.

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Al — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:26:59 GMT

Obama needs to stop apologizing for our actions and attack the real problem. Radical Islam. When you have a bunch of arab countries that want to drive all the Jews into the sea and take over Israel that should be addressed. Not scolding Israel for building settlements. You should remind the Palestinians that they voted for Hamas, no one else did this for them. They exercised their right of democracy and now they must live with the consequences. What about the Jordanians and Trans Jordan. Let them give some land away. Israel is a tiny country. And for all you historians that say Israel took Palastine away from them that is just a falacy. Go back into history and see the Greater Israel. Believe me if the arab countries had all the power in that region there would not be any jews. Luckily for the arabs the Jews and Israel do show constraint! Long Live Israel!!!

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Jessica Sykora, Statham, GA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:27:09 GMT

I find it revealing that a student says "We will not see America as our enemy anymore if he does what he says he will do," he added.
It is great to hear that a self proclaimed "enemy" of America is hopful that Obama will make up to him. I wonder how many more Islamic leaders our President has to bow to?

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Antony, Montreal, Qc, Canada — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:30:57 GMT

For Douglas Miller, unfortunatly like the majority of the American peaple, you don't read the history before speaking and knowing the facts. Since the time of the well-known (even in the WEST recognize him as a great Leader) great Leader Saladin, Muslims defended Christians and Jew, and these communities have lived their life and practiced their religion, as the KORAN teachs us. Israel is the Biggest State-terror organisation of our modern life. Just go to youtube and make a search, and you will see the horror. Oh I foget the Abu Ghrib Prison, these atrocities were done by whom???

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Steve, Florence, KY — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:31:39 GMT

Why should the President of the United States apologize for the right to defend ourselves against Islamic extremeists. President Bush said repeatedly, "we are not at war with Islam". We were attacked by radical, Islamic extremeists. We have every right to defend ourselves when we are attacked or our national security is at stake! The President needs to be working to keep us safe--not cowtailing to an Iranian leader whom says that the Holocaust was "a big deception." When will the press and people stand up to this President and remind him that his allegience and chief task is to protect America's strength, and not to weaken it.

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Bobby Hoerner, MSW, New Orleans, LA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:32:08 GMT

Here's the deal. I understand that Egyptian Muslims and students expect action from President Obama and not just talk. However, as president, he should expect the same from Egypt's leaders and people. If they are not willing to meet Israel halfway and stop rationalizing terrorism then we will understand what we are really dealing with. This is going to depend on compromise from everyone. I'm not sure how forthcoming those dreams will be considering how women are treated in their culture as well as the prevasive attitiude toward Americans. We want action too. Stop slaughtering non-believers and punishing women for not covering their ankles. I have high hopes though. To be honest, I'd rather all of these countries get along and respect each other's differences. Radical Muslims and radical Christians don't exactly have a good track record on respecting differing views. Obama is the right vessel to help encourage peace and mutual respect. Good luck.

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Greg, Bridgewater, NJ — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:34:00 GMT

I agree with Douglas and Deborah above. We have to stop apologizing for all that's wrong in this world and let these other countries show us they can do something on their own. We shouldn't apologize or bow to anyone in this world and need to take care of ourselves. It doesn't bother me if some college student in Cairo thinks we don't do enough for them. The fact is we do send them aid and they do absolutely nothing for us. If we cut that aid that;s our prerogative.Let's all wake up.

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Chris, LA, CA. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:36:50 GMT

President Obama's decision to visit Egypt at this opportune time id certainly another historic step towards securing harmony and economic integration.

Listening to soundbites from students and the Egytian
greater community gives me the impression that it would probably take take a while for America to convince the global Arab community that its policies are not targeted at distabilizing them and what they represent.

It's also important to recognize that Arabs inteprete most of their political, economic and social policies through Islamic dogmas. Having said these, I believe Obama is so far doing all the right things.
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duncan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:37:19 GMT

you're absolutely right. they should take care of themselves, but they have not done so yet, therefore, it takes a bigger person to help get them on the right track. If it takes our President to stir them on the right track of accepting higher living standards, then I think that should be the way to go.

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J P NY — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:37:33 GMT

America is the acting leader and most powerful nation in the world so it is our duty to make every effort on improving ALL relations with ALL creeds and religions. Time to walk the walk! Much applause to our new President!!!!!

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Debbie, Bethlehem, PA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:38:26 GMT

May PEACE prevail

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Chuck, Il — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:38:52 GMT

Obama is showing his Muslim upbringing. If he likes the Muslims and wants to help them so much, they could have him. He is on the virge of starting a WW3, with all his comments. He should be worried what is going on in the United States and to its citizens and not worring about the Muslims and improving their lives. Maybe they are the ones that donated so much to his campaign?

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Stephanie, NY NY — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:39:52 GMT

I agree that the Egyptians should raise their own living standards. I do hope that President Obama's visit is the beginning of a positive trend in the region and hope that these countries see that he wants open communication. This open communication in the long run will be what will hopefully bring peace to the region and the World.

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george jarrett of Phoenix, az — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:41:37 GMT

Deborah, one of the biggest problems of man; is the fact that a lot of people think as YOU do. People like you feel as if this world is all about them. This is not YOUR world, my dear. Its about ALL humans and if history calls for us Americans to step in and help humanity, so that all of us HUMANS can have a better quality of life.... then so be it! And you should learn how to comprehend what your read. The story is not about helping Egyptians, but its really about addressing the issues with Muslims, regardless of their location in this world. Its about hoping for a better change in relations and understandings with a radical, indifferent religion of people. And it is mine, yours and everyone's concern. Stope being so selfish....its not your world dear.

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Veronique Williams — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:43:15 GMT

are we barbarians? i agree with donald, we should not appease a radical islam or terriorsim. enough is enough, killing innocent children and oppressing women is unexceptable. God be with all of us and our President.

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John Zvirovski, Fargo ND — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:43:38 GMT

It is time we start respecting all points of view and opening the tables in this world to understand and respond accordingly. This is one president that actually has the common sense to listen to others before opening his mouth with nonsense. I think he will make great changes in time. It took us years to get us into the mess we are currently in, it will take just as long to get it corrected. Give the guy a chance and quit being so negative!

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Robert Bryant, San Antonio Texas — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:43:45 GMT

I find all of these comments by young Egyptions to be amazing! The US is not the problem nor the solution to the the middle eastern problem. They must learn to accept diverse ideas and opinions and be tolerant of others. They must deal with the radicals in their midst and educate their young in something other than intolerance and hatred. Our President can only disappoint them with their unrealistic expectations.

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Concerned citizen of N.J. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:45:17 GMT

I don't want to hear him apologize for U.S. actions of the past centuries. As President of this country, he should be proud of what this nation has done for the world over the past many decades. Wecotinue to give aid and funding to most third word nations.He should point to what can be achieved by other nations.

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marlina usa — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:46:27 GMT

i believe that alot of problems would be solved if america could force a peace from isreal about the palestinian attacks if isreal left palestine alone i think that you will see a drop in terrorist attacks and until that stops i believe that there will be a continued threat to america from muslim nations its all about the control of the temple this fighting the jewish and the muslims want it and only one can have it. muslims want to be left alone do you get that leave them alone stop helping isreal attack drop the restrictions to palestine and watch the saudi and afgans terrorists leave america alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they believe we are helping the jewish thats why they hate us is everyone blind to that how many times do arabs have to tell you thats what all this is about

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Concerned citizen of N.J. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:46:35 GMT

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James, Fort Bragg, NC — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:46:52 GMT

It seems that so many Americans miss the point; this is not about appeasing anything or anybody. We are not at War with the Muslim Religion, thank goodness for there are over 1 billion Muslims in the world today. If we are truly going to defeat the terrorist that we are at war with the only way we are going to be successful is to enlist the aid of other Muslims who will condemn what the extremist are doing as well as their way of life. We must also create a climate that does not incite hatred from the entire Muslim world thereby creating new terrorist. I served in the Military for over 30 years and served in both Afghanistan and Iraq as well as many other places around the world. It amazes me that most of the people who talk about appeasement and destroying the enemy have never served a day in the military because if they had they would know that the only way we can win this war is to have as many friends and allies around the world as possible. Not only have we created new terrorist with our policies over the previous eight years we alienated our allies and made it less likely that they would help us in this war on terror. This war has to be a global effort and we must reach out to the Muslim world to let them know that we are not their enemy. it is the extremist and terrorist who are their enemies.

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Danial, Pueblo CO — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:49:20 GMT

good point Deborah we have our problems here first that should be taken care of ........but of course with the proper trade in place things can change there for the good also

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Veronique Williams — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:50:59 GMT

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lee,fredericksburg, va — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:54:47 GMT

Douglas Miller, that kind of attitude smacks of Bushims and chenysm, that did not work.
You would not make a good diplomat neither can you win at poker. Strategy to win requires concession but not necessarily those you do not want to make.
People are simpleton or warmongers on this issue.
Beside we have no more money to spend on wars and the economy is a mess...pay attention.

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Daniel Emerson, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:57:48 GMT

There should be an unconditional understanding from the Moslem world leaders and their citizens to respect and accept other beliefs; Hindus, Buddhists, Christians and Jews in order to reach peace in this troubling world.
Living harmoniously in peace is the only answer to fight the fanatics of Islam and their followers.

Many Moslems from around the globe including American Moslems live in peace and harmoniously in the U.S.

I don't believe the U.S. is the problem.
The problem is the ideologue of Moslem's teaching, anything that is radical and/or fanatic can never live side by side with the mainstream society.

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Kate, Waukesha, Wisconsin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:58:04 GMT

HooRay for Deborah. She gets it where Obamanation does not. That is exactly what they want from us - money, money, money. We continually keep giving away money we don't have. How very different their attitudes and reactions to Obama would be if he came right out and said "sorry, we can't help you right now, our country is broke and if I give you any money, I won't be able to take Michelle to another date-night out in New York."

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Jeff, Chicago, IL — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:00:35 GMT

A settlement to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is the primary issue that must be addressed. A framework exists in the form of UN resolution 242. This should be the basis for a fair and just settlement. The US must change its position from favoring Israel to one of equal and fair treatment for all.

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Chris — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:02:29 GMT

History has clearly shown appeasement does not work especially in that part of the world. As with any conflict, it takes two parties to engage in war. And both parties have to agree before fighting can end. It is not a war against, Egyptians, Saudi Arabians, or even Iraqies. It is not a war on Islam. This is a war against "radicals" who happen to call themselves "muslims". What type of dialogue can you have with a deranged mind who considers their victory to be the end of our way of life? How can you change the mind of someone who hates you because of who you are and no matter what you do or say, their hatred for you will remain? It is true, the US does have its faults. No nation is perfect, but history clearly shows, the United States has done far more good in the world than harm. Can the leaders of these countries say the same? Think on this.

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Steve, San Diego, CA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:03:23 GMT

American foreign policy has been the most self serving, industrially corrupt and short sighted it possibly could be. It’s been positively embarrassing to watch one intellectually challenged American leader after another fumble the ball.
WE created Osama Bin Laden to fight the Russians for us. Paid him a billion dollars, CIA trainers, weapons and then abandoned him and his men to the “tender mercies” of the Russian army when we did our back door deal with Russia… any surprise he hates us and our hypocrisies?
WE created, built, supported, trained, and outfitted Saddam Hussien, who then thought we’d not object to him “taking back” Kuwait. Little did he realize American leaders are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Saudi oil princes.
We have sat back and watched the Israeli’s treat the Palestinians like dogs, abusing and murdering them for decades before the whole Arab world rose up in revolt, and now they complain (sic). Ike, Churchill and Stalin agreed to a Palestinian state where the Israelis would have the own autonomous region… instead, with American backing, look what happened. Even now Israeli’s occupy what little, poor land the Palestinians have left while claiming pathetic un-aimed rocket attacks hurt them, while killing thousands of Palestinians regularly.

I won’t even mention the Suez, Vietnam, Granada, Chile etc. etc. etc.

We Americans have been blindly and dumbly stumbling around the world forcing our views, supporting our corrupt rapacious companies and supporting our own terrorists (we call Freedom Fighters) for 50 odd years.

And Americans (those ignorant of history) wonder why people of the world feel the way they do…

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain

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Elizabeth, New York, NY — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:04:05 GMT

"Why should I tell my audience that the United States is a good friend and a good ally and that they are helping us? They are cutting aid every day. They are not giving us the right weapons, they are not giving us the right tools to survive" . . .

Where and how is this our job? Why do we have to support and give them everything? Who gives aid and weapons to us? We are in the middle of an economic crisis too!

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Josh Bearden - Huntsville, AL — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:04:24 GMT

Radical Muslim attacks on U.S soil is on the rise, and we want to talk diplomacy with these people... A liberal government will crash and take us all with it.

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Stanley, Cleveland, GA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:08:39 GMT

Read Psalm 83 and you will read of the Islamic desire to "wipe Israel off the face of the map", you will also read of the 2-state solution, and you will also read of the Islamic confederation of nations... It's all in prophecy - and Obama is NO student of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. If he were, he would know that curses are in store for those who are against Israel, and if America blesses the enemies of Israel, she will reap a curse from God the likes of which she has never seen. Repent, or you too will perish.

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Lydia Micheals Milwaukee, WI — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:09:53 GMT

I consider myself to be a humanist. I believe individual respect and the firm preservation of human rights can lead to a more peaceful and tolerant world.
I am also a United States citizen who has worked hard my entire life and now face late mid-life without any health insurance and very little savings. I have a brother who after 30 years of hard work at Chrysler faces a very uncertain future. I have friends and neighbors who have lost their jobs and homes and have no where to turn.
I want my president to make me proud while in Cairo. I want him to speak of peace, reconciliation, human rights, no more torture and terrorism. I want the troops out of Iraq, and at least some peace in the middle east BUT I do not want to fund another 3rd world country until I can have my diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease monitored by a physician on a regular basis. I do not want a single American life lost fighting another enemy who has no respect for the lives and struggles of my fellow countrymen. I want Mr. Obama to remember the phrase: Think globally and act locally. Peace.

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Derek M. Herbert, San Diego, Ca. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:10:06 GMT

It is interesting when you listen to these students speak, they are "looking" for our president to act and cure the issue of Israel-Palestine relations. When are the governments and moreover, the people of this region going to take responsibility for the violence that has plagued it for decades. If they were actually "students" of history, they would be amazed to find out that it was the Arabs that declared war on the Jews in 1947 when the UN had decided to create a Jewish state with Great Britain taking lead. Again, it was the Arab states who said that they would not greet the creation of a Jewish state with gladness. It was only after the British had left the country, did they in fact invade the Jews. It is high time that Arabs shoulder the blame for the conflict that has turned the region into a killing field not our government and who do all this in the name supposedly a peaceful religion. I know my God does not condone hatred and violence, maybe we have a different deity we worship.

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David Horst ,detroit,mich — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:11:32 GMT

Deborah: As you may or may not know then answer me this.Why do we HELP Israsl a Nation that one was a Terroist Nation and One that kill's Innocent men,women& CHILDERN. and not all Middle Eastern Country's all the weapon's of WAR that Isral has were
given to it Indirectly USA so we bear some of responsibilty for KILLING of those in the Middle East.

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Lance, New Hampshire — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:12:20 GMT

So typical.. These people are looking for America to give the Egyptians a handout, give them weapons, or tools, or something else they can use. But they don't want us defending israel and they don't want to hear anything they don't like. They don't want to make any deals... Frankly, when we stop buying their oil, the whole middle east is going to collapse.. and from the attitude they display.. they deserve it !

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:13:02 GMT

We want, we want, we want, we want............
These people need to do something themselves instead of thinking the US should do it for them. Quit whinning people.

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Rudy — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:13:32 GMT

it will take time to change the ideology of the muslim world and also to change the ideology of the western world. both the western and muslim world are at fault for all the hatred and ignoracne that is going on today. i have to give credit to barack obama in trying to make peace and create a successful path.

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Ray Manhattan, Kansas — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:15:00 GMT

Amr Adeeb on his "Orbit Network" made an unintended slip of the tongue when he used the words "final solution" in connection with the Israel/"Palestine" conflict. He could have used the words settlement or agreement, but did not. Why? Because Muslims everywhere really don't want the State of Israel to exist - never did and never will. Deep down, it would suit all Muslims of all nationalities (with few exceptions) if Israel simply disappeared.

President Obama is basically a decent man of goodwill (but misguided in this area of foreign relations),and he is making a giant mistake in catering to Muslim interests when it comes to Israel and Jerusalem. Apparently the lessons of Gaza have been ignored. Remember that it was Hamas who started rocketing Israel from that location. The West Bank "giveback" should not even be considered. Israel has a right to this territory which was won back over Arab agression before and after the events of 1967. Infortunately, even some Jews still have a hard time understanding this.

In any event, this whole business is really about religion. With that in mind, the only real claim Muslims have to the HolyLand is the Dome of the Rock which wasn't built until the 7th Century when Islam was invented. On that note, the Muslims tell us that their Prophet Muhammad was somehow transferred or tranlslated there one brief night and then rode up to heaven on a horse with a woman's face and conferred with God Himself before being transported back to Arabia. This is the kind of mentality we are dealing with. So President Obama is going to visit Egypt where the government can't even provide its citizens with clean drinking water or garbage collection. Compare that with Israel and the standard of living one sees there to include the West Bank Jewish settlements.

I say to Hell with making Muslims happy with a Palestinian state. There will never be any guarantee from the world of Islam that there won't be another 9/11 even if a Palestinian state is created. In the end, dealing with Muslims when it comes to Jews and Israel is like dealing with Hitler in 1938 at Munich. (Ironic isn't it that Palestinian Muslim attacks on Jewish athletes at the Olympics were at Munich?).

When we force Israel to give up the West Bank (and whatever else) we will see the reality of the situation when Hamas or some other nutcase outfit starts rocketing Israel again from that location. We will see lots of Palestinian Mulsim Arabs running around screaming and frothing at the mouth and firing AK-47s in the air. They could have built a luxury resort in Gaza, but somehow the thought escaped them and they opted for their favorite passtime of attacking Israel and killing Jews. Live and learn, but mostly learn nothing at all!

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Nareen Griffiths Brooklyn New York — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:15:47 GMT

We are all waiting patiently for a savior, hopefully it will be Obama. But what we need to remember is that he is only one person and every decision that he makes or promote will not be supported by many, so let us give him the opportunity to speak without any high expectation.

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Bruce, Salt Lake City, UT — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:16:02 GMT

My wife and I just returned from Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel. Fascinating temples, 5,000 year history. Obama will change nothing in one speach. No one will change the radical Islamists. And Obama will certainly not raise the living standards in Egypt. They expect a savior and they will be disappointed.

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Emily, Columbus, Ohio — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:16:46 GMT

That first comment is so racist that it disgusts me. Not ALL Muslims are terrorists, they're not our "enemies." Obama is doing a great thing in reaching out to them.

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Dina, Downey, CA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:17:02 GMT

Egypt is one of the United States' greatest allies in the Middle East. The first, of course, being Israel. However, Obama should realize that allying his government with the Egyptian government does not win the heart of the people. If we want any chance at fighting extremism in the Muslim world, the U.S. needs to stop pumping money in to corrupt governments (this includes that of Israel), which it utilizes only to push forth its own agenda, and start exercising some morality when dealing with the citizens of these Muslim countries. After all, they, NOT their governments, will be the key in decreasing and combatting extremism and anti-American sentiment.

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john doe indianapolis in — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:17:12 GMT

doug miller has the idea who do they think they are it is not our responsibility to raise there standards the egyptians and saudi's can raise all of our living standards ..they choose to fund terrorism instead. wake up people but this president has no backbone to tell them that..dont forget this administration was in control of the house while bush was in office the last 2 years of his presidency not all the blame can be on bush the dems were right there in the middle of this economic mess were in ...look for a chinamen to be on our currency next.real soon ...hummer will change its name to hu hu mer....

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Shirley,Ottawa,IL — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:00 GMT

After Obama is done bankrupting our country nad making us alllook like weak fools to the world maybe his Followers(the media} will wake up? Lets hope!

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Kenneth Roberts, Elizabeth City, NC — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:08 GMT

Peace Be Unto You,
Mr. Obama can have a huge impact in Cairo.
I hope that this will open the way for all countries to actively make peace a reality.
Here is how.
1. Stop supporting aggression.
2. Insist that all armies or armed reisitance stand down immediatley.
3. Make the welfare of Women, Children & elders the top priority.

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Steve, Fargo, ND — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:37 GMT

Right on target, Douglas Miller of Detroit. We can extend the olive branch of peace and cooperation, but moderate Muslims need to speak out and act against terrorism and radical Islam in return. The President needs to be honest and reasonable about ratcheting up a more positive relationship. America should not be looked upon as entirely to blame for the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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chad, NY — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:57 GMT

First off, America is only as great as it is because of the Presidents that have come before the one we have today. Second, America is the World's shoulder to cry on and I personally feel we should provide as much aid as humanly possible to whoever needs it. We waste so much during our daily lives that we can afford to share with others. If we can't help other countries when they need it then what good are we? We all need to remember that America started as the land of opportunity; in today's world technology has changed that role slightly, we have the capability and necessary provisions available to stretch our arms out and provide that oportunity to other nations so that they may some day be able to provide that opportunity in their own country.

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Shirley,Ottawa,IL — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:18:57 GMT

After Obama is done bankrupting our country nad making us all look like weak fools to the world maybe his Followers(the media} will wake up? Lets hope!

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M.Molina, Santa Barbara, Ca — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:20:13 GMT

The only way the Arab world would be happy with the United States is if Obama, cuts off all ties with Israel. I hope this will not happen!

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ZFR, Atlanta Georgia — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:21:51 GMT

Hi Tom

Yes, we might be at an important historic apportunity to end up the middle east conflict between the Israel’s and Palestinian's and between the Arab countries and Isreal. If this happens it can strengthen the relationship between the Islamic world and Isreal. In my openion for this thing to happen it will needs the people of the most powerfull country in the world the "United States of America" and a president like Obama to do this. It is the most complex political issue that our modern history is experienced. It will need every one to make some concessions and sacrify for the sake of the end results. I think that every one should look at the end of this picture when peace would previal and the trade and economic tie between neighboring countries will be established. Then every one will be happy and reponsible to build a safe house for his next generation in this region. I think the people in the streets are ready to have a better way of life with dignity. If this can happen it will lead to other positive consequances, like eliminating other fundemantalist groups all over the world for not having a popular support any more. I think it will take a wise man like Obama who him self not a stranger to the sensitivity of this issue and a president of United State that trying to let every person in the world to trust the 7 colors of the American rainbow and dream again and to believe in America and to have trust in him that he can make the change in this region of the world to let the smile shines on the face of every person who is living in the middle east ... I am only an optimistic person have a big dream... Is this is too much to have ...

Thank you Tom
Thank you NBC

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MeleseZenawi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:26:33 GMT

Douglas Miller,

Looks like you're out of touch from what's been going on since the primaries have been over. Wake up! the election is over, Mr Obama won! You can stop making up stories now.

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Zach, Seattle — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:27:09 GMT

I couldn't agree more with most of the posts here. However, I think UNIVERSALLY we are putting to much "hope" in Obama. While he is the voice of the US democracy, actions always speak louder than words. We can not rely on a small group or even one individual to change the world, especially by simply giving a speech. It is the responsibility of EVERY citizen of our global civilization to take care of themself, their neighbors, and those who can not take care of themselves. Further, I think most people do a good job of this, but is the actions of a small minority of radicals on all sides (US, Israel, The Arab World, etc) who's actions end up destroying the good actions of the rest. We all need to stand up to the radicals in every community and say "This is not what we believe in, and if you want to act in this way you are no longer part of our community," and follow this ultimatum with action.

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Dorn L — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:06 GMT

Why does MSNBC uncritically accept the reduction of almost all problems within the Muslim world to the Arab-Israeli conflict? This ignores all other conflicts within the Muslim world, and above all, ignores the role of indoctrination in the Muslim world in conflicts across the globe.

There was not a single word about Darfur, or how the Arab League backs the Sudanese regime. There was little focus on the lack of religious andother freedoms across the Muslim world. There is not a mention that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is harped on by the Muslim world because of traditional antipathy to Jews, and because it's a convenient scapegoat that distracts from their own ills.

There was scarcely a hint of the state sponsored incitement. plaguing the Muslim world, nor of the many other conflicts across the edges of the Muslim world (Kashmir, Thailand, Nigeria, ...) .

There is not a hint that if there were no "settlements", there would still be no Arab-Israeli peace, because the Arab world, including "moderate" Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, has not accepted Israel as a permanent state. Abbas' refuses to recognize Israel as a Jewish state; Abbas' demands resettlement of refugees in pre-1967 Israel - which is impossible, which denies the rights of a similar number of Jewish refugees from Arab lands, and sidesteps Arab responsibility for starting the wars. And of course, the Palestinians as always got a free ride - no mention of Hamas, Fatah fighting.

Wooing the Muslim world by pressuring Israel is not going to bring Arab-Israeli peace when it encourages the Palestinians and the Arab world to stick to every hardline position. Moreover, the Muslim world's record on rights, freedom, etc. will only be hardened by appeasement.

It’s time to demand responsibility of leaders in the Arab and Muslim world, and not to appease them. It’s time to realize that terrorism will end only when regimes stop indoctrinating in schools and media.

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john — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:15 GMT

Since when are we defending or for that matter trying to please Muslims? The ones that aren't trying to murder us tacitly approve the actions of the terrorists. Killing the infidels is part of their religion and we should wake up too that fact and act accordingly.

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Sam, Richmond, Virginia — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:41 GMT

I dont understand how it has become our responsibility to improve anyones standard of living other than our own. If they dont want us over there then we should bring every one of our soldiers home and use them for border, airport, and seaport security. Lets keep all of these idiots out of the United States and let them live in their own country and deal with their own problems. And the next time they need help, let them call France!

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Randy Peterson — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:55 GMT

It is time for the US to be a true partner in the world. There may have been a time where we were and should have led. Now that the world does have some parity of power and governments are more democratic, it is time for US hegemony to join colonialism in the history books.

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bOB — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:30:57 GMT

Obama's weakness will only make us weaker. Appeasment will only lead to our demise.

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John Kane, NY — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:34:59 GMT

Why are people so ignorant, you should never ever say anything if you have not traveled outside the United states and I am referring to you Deborah.

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Shirl Amrhari — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:11 GMT

Not all Muslims are Radicals...That is the real issue. America needs to deal with the Radical's but not all Islamic people are terrorist. That is the misconception that America has on the Islamic world. I pray President Obama will help bring Peace to the Middle East!

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Mark Evans-Ehricht, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:37 GMT

Pres. Obama has the chance to give non Western living Muslims reasons to be willing to consider the USA and also the rich West more positively. I hope he shows genuine compassion and understanding and maybe he can start rebuilding relationships. I'm a Christian by faith, not birth. This year in Cairo I learned Egypt has more tolerant minded and spirited people than anywhere in the Middle East - may be a reason Mr. Obama is there. As for getting economic support, all countries affect each other economically, the USA more than most, so it is true to hope for better economic times and opportunities. We all receive our own economic support through opportunities we don't create, but use for our benefit - it's a network, and if you're lucky, you live in the right place at the right time and can partake. Most Egyptians aren't as lucky as citizens of the USA or Canada, or other states. God help you Mr. Obama to have courage, mercy and respect - show God's real face to these people and I think most will respond very, very well as a start. PS Sorry if this is hurtful to some but the policies adopted by Mr. Bush hurt too mnay much more than they helped - sad choices and now it's all about acting to recover - in many, many fields. Mr. Bush - nice person but poor record of decisions - should have been given a gracious farewell in 2004.

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bryan waddell,brandon,,,,,,,,,lorida — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:39 GMT

radical islam was created because of radical christians. remember the hundreds of years fowl treatment american blacks had to endure because of the good christians of this country, maybe we wouldnt be in this situation if the last administration didnt try to steal a country and think that there would be no repercussions. maybe when we stop trying to overthrow governments and get involved uninvited in the affairs of others we wouldnt have all these problems, now is the time for the U.S. to lead and president Obama is the one to provide that leadership

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Sean, Boston, MA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:52:18 GMT

Egyptians shouldn't be complaining to the US about their living standards...the US has given them some 20 billion (yes, that's a "B") US dollars per year for decades. That's more than we give anyone else (aside from Israel, who only gets slightly more). The reason they're poor is their own government's inability to relinquish control and permit a free market democracy to function properly. I'm ok with Muslims around the world expecting more political understanding and assistance from the US, but Egyptians whining about $ is plain ridiculous. Should we overthrow Mubarak?

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Nate — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:54:25 GMT

If the egyptians want to see us out of Afghanistan the answer is simple: send their soldiers to take our soldiers place...

Tah-dah!!!

The Taliban would have a hard time calling Egyptian soldiers "infidel invaders" and suspect the locals would prefer the arrangement too.

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Ibrahim Hussein, Giza, EGYPT — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:55:17 GMT

I think, The EGYPTIANS as well as MOSLEMS do not expect Mr. OBAM to make their lives better or to raise their living or even to give a better taste to the american afforded cake to the whole world.
The non oslems should look more carefuly to Islam and moslems who had once transfered the civilization and knowledge to them. Moslems are not killers,Terrorists or blood shedders. The westerns know better who is the one who is doing so.
Islam suffers from the ignorant and untrue moslems like any other religion or great ideas, yet, should some one likes to know better about Islam he should refer to islam sources and references, not reading about at the his enemies media.
Mr. Obam does this and we as moslem and Egyptian do not expect much from him but we thank him for his respectful, rational approach.
Remeber Egypt is 5000 years older than USA, Islam is 1500 years older than any Western ethical Fubdamentals and Cairo is a 1000 years older than Washington.
He was smart to come to CAIRO but are there any other smart from where he comes

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I voted too — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:55:56 GMT

I agree 100% with Douglas miller, however Americas meddling in the Middle East due to our ungodly thirst for oil must also be addressed.

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Dave, Huntington Beach, CA — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:57:08 GMT

I am sick and tired hearing Obama aplogize for everything America has done wrong in the world. The same liberal metality that permeates from those on the left, which spews America is to blame for everything unpleasant. Saddam Hussein is gone, we have liberated hundreds of thousands of Iraqis, we are in the process of liberating Afganistan, we have donted billions in aid around the world but yet we are always at fault. By the way, where were Osama's muslim family members during the election? If he is so proud to mention his Muslim heritage, where was that pride 12 months ago??? Anything to get elected....

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Carmelo Pineiro, Sebring, Fl — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:58:38 GMT

In my opinion, "RADICALISM" is born from those who feel oppressed. Hopefully, Pres. Obama will not give away the store during the Cairo speech. His idealism must also include measures of reality. America and the Muslim community need to build a strong pylon to support the bridge of reconciliation, without sacrificing each others values. It's only when we all pour out sweat on such a project...can a bond of brotherhood be achieved.

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Dan, Portland, Oregon — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:21:22 GMT

My Fellow Americans:

Obama should try to make peace in the Middle East and this includes dealing with Iraq properly but also with forcing the Israelis to give up some more land so the true problem of all of the Middle East can be finally resolved after decades of problems and that is the issue with the Palestinians and their right to statehood. Fix this problem my fellow Americans, and then you took the wind out of radical Islam's sails FOREVER. But Ben Netenyahu, the Israeli prime minister, is a jerk and won't budge on this issue too much. Why did the Isreali's elect this idiot again, years later....?? He pummeled the Oslo Accord back in the 90's if you remember, right?
Israel is the problem equal to radical Islam as well. Both are extremists in their own right. They hate each other forever. But, they can live together too. The Palestinians have had a long, rough ride and it is time for America to put Israel in its place with settling the Palestinian issue of statehood, once and for all my fellow Americans. Peace in the Middle East could then happen. But as long as Israel is killing scores of Palestian childern whenever they want to...there will always be hate and war between them both.
I have been to the Muslim world. We are different. That is OK. Let's celebrate our differences with the Muslims as we would with the jews too.

And God bless those who fight for peace, not on the battlefield, but amongst the people as well. But war is for the wealthy and peace is for the poor. So often though, the wealthy have the poor fight their wars....it has been that way forever in human history. And, the Palestinians are very POOR indeed my fellow Americans. We must help them now.

But Americans are fed up with Muslims though...as well as the illegals coming into our country from Latin America as well. There was two illegal invasions in the early 21st Century my fellow Americans. One was against our country from these illegals invading it from Latin America. The other was our idiotic invasion of Iraq. Maybe we don't get along with brown-skinned people who speak a different languges than we do here in America....I pray everyday though for God's forgiveness for my role as an American for the 15,000 childern and elderly human beings we are all responsible for killing as Americans in Iraq. I don't blame our troops for this either. I blame the American people for not showing any remorse for the thousands of Iraqi childern that died due to Bush's stupid invasion of their country. May God forgive all of the sleeping American Sheeple. The ShepPard and Wolves winked across the valley at each other of the pathetic inaction that the Sheep would not take against their wicked Sheppard. As the Sheep Dog barked about the threats to us form the wolves...with the Sheep Dog being the sterile American media network system. The American people can't trust the Sheep Dog nor their Sheppard, the US government. The American people kill each other far more often than Saddam's WMD that never was found after we invaded that country, remember? What about accountability then for our stupid actions in this regard. We just beat the Chinese to Iraq's oil, that is all. And, the Chinese paid for this war too. Thanks China!!! But we have real WMD in America called the almighty American gun, that kills 12,000 Americans per year. Real American WMD, right? YEP. 12,000 dead Americans if you do the math, is equal to a military sized "division" of personnel. Yet, we allow this internal national security threat to go on all the time under the misguided interpretations of the Second Amendment that stupid Americans fall for even though the Founding Fathers NEVER intended for a Virginia Tech-style body count to happen every single day in America (33 dead per day on average.) So, who is our real enemies my fellow Americans? Is it us, or who kills FOUR TIMES as many Americans than we lost on 9/11 from foreign brown-skinned terrorists? 12,000 dead Americans PER YEAR, which since the Iraq war started in 1993, gives us 72,000 Americans killed by American WMD in America by Americans which is far more than we lost in Vietnam in 12 years of being in that country. 6 years since the invasion of Iraq, we have lost more Americans in half that time than we lost in Vietnam, which was about 50,000 young men in 12 years time total.
Where is our Moral Intelligence my fellow Americans. Are we moral hypocrits to the extreme? Yep. The unnecessary death of an innocent American in America is the same whether foreign terrorists fly planes into your buildings or if that Republican or Democrat corporate politician takes lobbyist money from the wicked NRA, which in the end, since those idiots in Wasthingon who tell us their number one job is to protect the people, allow the same people to die from gun misuse. Now guns are being allowed into national parks as well? How stupid is that indeed? How stupid are we to not realize that our US government establishment has not respect for us at all as everyday Americans. Just look at Katrina and how badly our veterans are being treated once they get home from wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. They also allow us to die by about 40,000 PER YEAR in our wicked healthcare system as well. Since 9/11, that equals about 250,000 dead Americans in America who perished quitly because they were medically uninsured. This equals what the civil wars in Bosnia and Darfur, Sudan ended up with as their death toll. How stupid we are not to see this as Americans....
I still love my country though. I am still proud to be an American and would not be re-born any other nationality at all. And I have been to 40 countries on 5 continents and lived in another 3 countries for a few years as well.
So, our US corrupt corporate government establishment then treats us Americans as badly as the Palestinians get treated in the Middle East. There are strong comparisons for sure. Just look into it all. If you care to. We must fight to take our own country back from those who have driven it into the ground because they were greedy and corrupt. Yet, they have turned out to be incompetent and arrogant by far as well. There must be another American revolution one day. But the sheep will have to get teeth then, and bite back hard against those betraying them constantly who waive that American flag in their faces and keep them in fear of brown-skinned foreigners of a different religous background who are all a long way from home here in America. Unless, of course, they crept up and crossed the southern border with the Hispanic illegals from Latin America...which is probably and likey too. They are sitting here waiting now...waiting to strike us again. But I have no fear as an American of these evil people. Because I fear my fellow American equally to them. That is the bottom line. That is reality. Unfortunate as it is, it is true. Americans must treat each other much better than they do. We behave towards each other as badly as our own government treats us just the same. This must stop one day very soon.
Dan

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s ahmad,bokaro,jharkhand — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:23:56 GMT

ya,I believed that Obama will take good and right step.America is powerful country so they should used their power in right way,I hope he will make better relationship with underdeveloped country and Islamic country not use force in wrong way.apart from if america really want peace then it is good news for whole world.

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mike m. — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:33:55 GMT

palenstine has a right to ther own home land, we have been supporting Israel and we should be also helping others in the area, but we will not or should not let terrorism control our actions. Arabs need to stand up for themselves and stop condoning violence as a means to an end.

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Ali the Great — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:34:54 GMT

America and Moslems world should be ally in every front of modern day world but the zionist control this country and Israel thirst to steal more land and her desire to mass murder men, women and childern in the region wont bring any positive results anytime soon. Zionist ambition to rule the world and treat the world as their slave is the root cause of all world problems. If anyone wants peace,he/she should confront zionist first.

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Jonah in Arizona — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:37:54 GMT

Aid is never free, folks. People complain about how we "help third world countries, why don't they help themselves??". Sigh. Get educated - aid is part of a cost-benefit analysis in foreign policy, and we ALWAYS get something in exchange. To maintain its hegemonic power, the US provides free-ridership benefits to the rest of the world. It's what sustains us. Hello? Case in point; the Marshall Plan took place not because the US is a noble and generous nation, but because we could no afford to have a weakened Europe next to the Iron Curtain. Aid to Pakistan is calculated to help us influence the region in terms of our interests. Aid to Mexico is because our interests (and economies) are intertwined in a variety of key issues.

Obama is out there to create a dialogue and a sense that we understand that there are other viewpoints out there that can be accepted...it isn't all about extremism. The extreme forms we see in America are as violent and abhorrent as those anywhere else, that doesn't automatically mean we're a nation of bloodthirsty, insular, ignorant warmongers, does it? Of course not, and neither are most of the Muslims in the world, but they rightly resent the tripe that has passed for US foreign policy over the last 8 years...just like every other country in the world. This is something that anyone who has travelled knows.

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Arbab, Pakistan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:40:53 GMT

There are 1.5 billion muslims out of 6 billion people on the planet earth. You can't fight one-fourth of the population of planet earth.

I am a doctor trying to save lives in a hospital in Pakistan but if my country is invaded "I WOULD BECOME A MILITANT".

If the USA has the right to defend herself, then we too have the same right.

At present, AL-QAEDA and TALIBAN are attacking my country and "I wish I could PERFORM SURGERY ON BIN LADEN AND HIS CRONIES WITHOUT ANAESTHESIA."

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William Kincaid, Plano, Texas — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:46:37 GMT

Islam is an evil, dangerous religion. I should know, having witnessed first-hand their daily activities, via living in Moslem countries for several years. I went there with a relatively open mind, being an agnostic for most of my adult life, and what I discovered sobered me to the realities of this extremist, oppressive, narrow-minded, backward-thinking, murderous religion.

Believe me, the goal of the vast majority the Islamic populace is to distroy all other religious faiths on this planet.

Islam will never peacefully coexist with Israel... or any other non-Islamic secular State, for that matter. Nearly all Christianity in the present Islamic countries have either been exterminated or driven into exile.

Frankly, up until recently I didn't much care, because I thought that this whacko religion planned to always stay "over there" and leave us, in the Western World, alone.

Not so. These crazies are hell bent to convert all of Europe and every other Continent to Islam, and will kill those unwilling to submit. Even now, they make every effort to kill any Moslem that attempts to leave their faith.

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Elle C — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:49:19 GMT

This is what we should do. Say we'll be friendly and stay out of the business of the Middle East, but if America is attacked again, we will use our weapons of mass destruction on the Islamic world until it is rid of jihaddists, period. Take it or leave it. Perhaps this will bring about real change in the middle east.

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'gripper', PHX,AZ — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:59:38 GMT

Wow George J. from AZ, I am ashamed to say that I even live in the same state as you. Thank the Good Lord that the majority of AZ residents don't think like you do as shown by the numbers in recent elections. Please oh please tell me how people which read a book (the Qur'an) that instructs them to kill gentiles (anyone who is not Muslim) is a peacible religion. Have you read anything about them, do you know what these people believe? But I'm sure you're are correct, all they want is peace; just like all N. Korean wants nuclear technology for peaceful nuclear energy. I'm certain they have no other agenda in mind now do they. Maybe consider a relocation to Cali where a majority of people are bleeding-hearts and just want to make everyone happy, including the people that come to the US ILLEGALLY. That does sound like a much better environment for you.

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rick — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:15:04 GMT

I believe that it's possible for people to practice different religions and still be able to get along.

At the same time, I believe that radical/fundamentalist people will be un-willing to accept anyone's version of faith other than their own, and those people will continue to try and cause problems.

I hope and pray that America and the Arab countries can learn to co-exist despite the radicals. History has shown that countries who were once enemies can become allies over time - so it's reasonable to believe that this could happen again.

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Ed Calabro Jr — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:11 GMT

The time has come for a US President to reach out and touch the Muslim world! Obama will do a lot to mend the differences and bring about cooperation instead of confrontation. I am so proud to be an American today! What a difference a year makes in diplomacy. ALL BUSH DID was create adversaries.

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Diana Boxall UK — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:31:07 GMT

Any serious student of history will see that the history of mankind is in fact a history of warfare. Humans have always fought each other, either in small, local conflicts or larger inter country conflicts. Most of the heros are military, and all the 'great' leaders - right back to the pharos of Egypt, show how they defeated the 'enemy', be they Hittites, Romans, Gauls, and so on and so ad infinitum. The only way to get peace is to radically alter the entire human race.

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Raoul Rao, Tampa, Fl — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:44:42 GMT

Correct me if I am wrong but I'm working on the assumption that many of you are not muslim. I live in America. I have gone to a Christian school where I had a 104.2 in Bible class. My girlfriend is going to a great university here in America to study medicine. I have met no more than 5-6 radical Islamic believers. I am a muslim. The problem with most of the comments here is that nobody realizes the majority of Muslims are moderates. I don't pray 5 times a day and neither does the rest of my family overseas. That doesn't make me a "bad" muslim. That makes me the average Muslim.
As far as Israel and Palestine goes, both sides are wrong. There can be no compromise unless we Americans, the third party, realize this. Yes, this should not be our problem but the fact of the matter is we have made it our problem. We made it our problem when we invaded Iraq. We made it our problem when we chose to arm Israel to the teeth and create a defensive culture there.
Egyptians are wrong in asking for us to do more to help them only if we are not helping their enemies. We are. We are aiding Israel. But we cannot stop aiding Israel until a compromise is reached or else the Arab nations will try to retaliate.
Let us not forget the deep ties Islam and Judaism share. What went wrong? Muslims and Jews lived in peace for hundreds of years. During the Crusades both Muslims and Jews fought side by side to defend Jerusalem. Muslims have ruled Jews in peace and Jews have ruled Muslims in peace. The problem therefore can only be American intervention. We must use every card in our hand to solve this problem so it is not left for our children to deal with. We can hold out arms and money against Israel to force a compromise and by doing this we also relieve the middle eastern world of some of the fear they have of Israel. However we must come out forcefully and say we do not tolerate terrorists bombing Israeli civilians and targets. Then we must turn to Israel and tell them we do not tolerate Israel's use of excessive force on Palestinians. Both sides are at fault here and that, ironically, is the most optimistic part of the whole conflict.
Radical Islam is dangerous. It terrifies me to think of nations with such religious zeal existing today. But let us not forget that Radical forms of any religion act like this. Radical Christianity has resulted in the murder of a man with an abortion clinic. The majority of Christians would not kill a man over that. The majority of Muslims would not either. It is that minority that is dangerous. We must make an effort as a nation to educate ourselves about Middle Eastern Cultures. Arabic is not even offered in Public Schools. Our history classes in high schools don't mention Arab Nations in more than a few paragraphs. Obviously we are breeding obscure understandings of the East. Our children link terrorism to Islam and the Muslim world. Muslims were not the first to use terror.
As commander in chief George Bush did his job, he defended us from further attack. As a leader he failed us, the world now fears or hates us. If we are the mighty warriors of the "City Upon a Hill" concept why did we choose to save Iraq? Isn't the genocide in Africa a terrible thing that we should stop? Unfortunately for those suffering who are not Iraqis, we only save countries with oil.
Don't even begin to tell me we went into Iraq to stop Saddam Hussein, if that were true then why are we not in Iran right now? We have killed more Iraqi civilians (190,000+) in our war than he did in his reign. Is this really the America we all pay our taxes for and support? Will we really sit back and let 190,000 people die in a war we started without asking questions? When black water killed Iraqi civilians we pardoned them. No wonder the Middle East hates us. If Iraq pardoned Osama after 9/11 we would hate them too. But they didn't.
In short, we are responsible for what goes on in the world, so sitting back is not an option. We are still the world's greatest military and economic power. In my opinion we are still the greatest nation in the world and have been for the last century. Obama has a lot of lost ground to make up for. In his speech tomorrow he must talk about compromise, not appeasement. We as Americans must support his decisions to make them effective. We as Americans must realize we are at war and our job is to either win or bring everyone back as soon as we can. That can only happen when peace in the middle east is concrete. Obama is going to make mistakes but the truth is that nobody has all the answers to our situation both abroad and at home. So let us hope and pray his speech says something along these lines.

Arabs look for action from Obama

buck Satan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:45:47 GMT

i hope he didnt bow down to his feet again...good lord!

Arabs look for action from Obama

Dan, SLC Utah — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:51:12 GMT

Ok, just wondering when all other religions get their own speech. Oh, that's right, the whole "Seperation of Church and State" thing. But, Muslim = exception, right? I'm all for helping countries in need, but not those that don't appreciate it, and just expect it. Let's get America on its feet again before we start helping people who would rather see us dead. I'm tired of the whole "Get the BLEEP" out of our country, BUT btw, give us money and handouts from afar..." I love the whole "We need America" comment, from the student! I think he meant to say, "We need America's financial aid and the Middle East needs the American Military until things are stable to some degree, then get the BLEEP out (after rebuilding, dropping plenty of food, and giving pleanty of $, of course..."

Arabs look for action from Obama

Miles, Ayase, Japan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:13:34 GMT

the bottom line is this, there will be no peace in this region of the world unless a few things happen. First, Israel needs to acknowledge that it has brought plenty of suffering to the palestinian people and learn to compromise with it's leaders. Second, the Palestinian people must do the same, if neither side agrees to make compromises, everybody loses. The U.S. must play an active role in being the mediary between the two, supporting both, but rejecting radical ideologies on either side as well as pushing both israelis and palestinians to do the same. Only by encouraging a dialogue of mutual understanding and peace can either side work together. The jewish, christian, and muslims must work together to fight the forces within each of their respecive ranks that seek to corrupt and pervert each of their ideologies and turn them into something violent and destructive. only then can radical religion be truly defeated. Only together, can humanity survive in the long run. President Obama needs to stress all of the issues. Oh, and as far as why we support other countries, it's simple, if we have the means, then we must. Why? because our stated values count for nothing if we do not practice them. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness do not apply to just americans, these are the inherent rights of all living beings, as such it is the united states who is supposed to champion those ideas. This is why the acts at gitmo are so appalling, why abu gharib is a stain upon us, and why torture is to be strictly prohibited by this great nation. Because if we embrace any of those things, then we lose our credibility as the champion and force for good in this world. Don't be foolish, our country is great because we have stood as a bastion of hope for the oppressed, the displaced, and the rejected, to not support the nations that so need it, is to reject who we are. This is a great insult to everything our nation has fought, bled, and died for.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Samir, Cairo, Egypt — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:13:54 GMT

I see all of you talking from your views and never listen to others. Let me put it this way:
1. You need to know more about Islam and Muslims, real Islam, who believes in Christianity and Jew, and respect Virsion Mary and all massengers of God never asked for bombing and killing, politicians do, and politicians are created by conflict of powers who can use force
2. Occupation and invasion created what we are all suffering now, Moslims and non-Moslims. Moslims are killed too, see numbers in Iraq, Afghansitan, Gaza, and other places...
3. If you read the history you will see how all these were created, by loss of hopes of living freely. If you live more than 50 years homeless, and negotiate for more than 20 years with promisses never fulfilled, what you wil do?
4. Then came the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan, by the greates nation of the modern history, and we all saw how they were sweeping the floors by Muslims relion symbol, Qraan. Did you see any Muslim do that with your Bible?
5. This is how radicalism in both sides are exrecising their aims. To get things out of control
6. We all know that the startegy behind the war was to destroy Iraq, occupy Afghanistan, control the entire region and get Palistinians out, Then the fight transformed into Moslems and Non-Moslims
7. The history tells us that Islam is there from 14000 years ago, and will continue to be there, and this is not the first attack on Islam, and will never be the last. It is wiser for a 300 years nation to stop fightinh this old religion. I see no success in this strategy
8. This war was never between USA and Muslims. Did you ask yourself: How did USA involved in this fight?Can you find the right answer for this question, please do.
10. When we leave radicalsim from both sides control our lives there will be no winner.
Then what do you all want to do? Do you want to go fighting for ever, loosing your economy your women and men, want to use your weapon to destroy other people's lives, or just stop and think.
I hope you do.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Denboy. Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:07:40 GMT

I am a brit working in saudi arabia, ex serviceman and am amazed at the variety of comments. But if I may. Any leader in history whoever made a difference did so with small steps, hatred can only be overcome by actions AND words that show meaning and purpose of tolerance and love. All countries give because they have the ability too do so, and I do agree we have to sort home policy, but not to neglect to problems of OUR world not just nation. All historical theologians as far as I am aware have always begun by teaching love and tolerance, its the radicals that change it to hatred and killing. I pray these talks are God inspired to BEGIN mutual trust and understanding once again. Many small steps lead onto large strides. I wish all leaders the ability to SEE the other sides views and to TOLERATE in genuine accord of love and mutual understanding.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Chuck Smith, Rockford, Illinois — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:18:32 GMT

I, as a senior U.S. citizen, am immensely proud and hopeful for many positive and progressive outcomes of his national and international multi-tasking agenda. I believe that President Obama is displaying a new direction of hope for a civil humanity.

Arabs look for action from Obama

JD,Seattle,WA — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:30:40 GMT

Is there any record of any rich muslim countries having contributed aid to poor countries.
Are there any countries who are receiving financial aid from muslims to help the children orphaned by aids.
Do we want to support muslim countries that do not respect rights of women.
Obama supports abortion of innocent babes in the womb, yet does not want to see suspected terrorists hurt while being questioned. I garuntee that abortion is illegal in moslim countries and if they suspected you of terrorism against them they would certainly have no compuntion about torturing you and killing you, and likely with no information given to families.
USA and other western countries give endlessly with no thanks. If the support the victims as Bush did they are blamed by governments, if they suport the governments as Obama is doing they will blame by the victims of civil rights.
USA and the west should stay out of world politics for a while and look after them selves.
Other countries want our money but do not want our values.
people around the world are just as able as the americans to create a strong civilised caring community within their borders if they choose to. we should leave them to do just that.
It is time to stop apologising and look out for ourselves.
USA and Europe are

Arabs look for action from Obama

Joanne Columbia, SC — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:41:36 GMT

awesome speech, awesome man....all I can say

Arabs look for action from Obama

Rebecca Shepard — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:55:02 GMT

Someone needs to really research history. My parents lived before and after WWII (my dad fought in it) and Israel was a wasteland that no one wanted to live in UNTIL the jews made it thrive. Then the palestinians wanted it HANDED to them. Why didn't they make it thrive before the jews?

Also the palestinians were given a land, it's called Jordan. They were given SO MUCH for the little piece or dirt the jews were given, yet they want it ALL!

Enough free handouts, take care of your own. I want to see Obama take care of our native americans FIRST!

Arabs look for action from Obama

sunrose — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:58:31 GMT

Peace is a two-way proposition. When one side is calling for the annihilation of the other, peace is impossible.

In countries where women have access to education and jobs, the economies are better, stronger.

It's time Muslim countries (read that 'governments') take to task their radicals and start getting along with each other. The conflicts there existed long before America was a glimmer in anyone's eye.

It's nice that the President has made the first overtures. Now, it's Arab and Muslim leaders' turn to admit to the mistakes that they made, too.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Dan Loman, New York, Ny. — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:13:52 GMT

President Obama takes a step forward to open a talk for all people that live in Egypt,Pakistan,Iraq and Irand to participate freely with their say about their world. Our President improves these countries situation to make it known to all that peoples of different origins can talk and agree with themes like making political decisions peacefully without their economies being destroyed by arms.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Kate, Saratoga Springs, New York — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:19:59 GMT

President Obama's speech was amazing. It made me proud once again of the President of the United States. He was thoughtful, respectful, intelligent, strong in his convictions. Everything the world hoped for was in that speech. He called for non-violence, but was tough when it came to terrorism and the rights of both Israel and Palestine. He was intelligent in his comments about nuclear weapons and Iran. The tone I think was pitch perfect and the citizens of the United States thank him for bringing us out of the dark!

Arabs look for action from Obama

JPD, Charlotte NC — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:32:44 GMT

Why is it our responsibility to raise the standard of living in any country? Why should we provide aid, support, technology, weapons, or anything else? How about taking a look around! More and more americans are losing their jobs every day! We're broke and going more in debt every day! Who is going to help us? Oh Yeah, theh CHINESE! They are buying our debt and slowly enslaving us and our future generations. Let's see, our unemployment goes up, our debt goes up, we borrow money from China, and we give it to the muslum world. Now THAT is change I CAN'T believe in!

Arabs look for action from Obama

Mo in Phoenix, AZ — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:33:04 GMT

How does one change the mindset of the Muslim world when their teaching consist of intolerance, prejudice and hatred towards any other religion but their own? They are set on us turning against Israel - what makes them think that is a reasonable
demand? Let the wealthy Arabs spend their own money on their own people instead of the outlandish extravagances they have built in Dubai, for instance.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Detroit, Michigan — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:37:19 GMT

Obama should raise the living standards of AMERICA before he even THINKS about doing it for ANYWHERE else! There are people starving to death on many streets in AMERICA....help our country FIRST! Or do we , who put Obama in office, not really matter that much?

Arabs look for action from Obama

Khalid rehman,Toronto,On. — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:55:46 GMT

Obama is making a great stride towards peace in this world. I hope people will read past history and understand facts. Islam has protected Christians and Jews in many occassions. What your seeing now is political Islam which has nothing to do with religion but events against muslims. Muslims do not support al-qaida or taliban (criminals or terrors).America being the super-power has means to help achieve peace if they act justly and not bias towards one group. May we all one day live in peace.

Arabs look for action from Obama

Phyllis Bennett Westford, Ma — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:38:59 GMT

I voted for Obama. He is not the Messiah and he needs to protect the U.S. These people cannot be appeased. What they want is Israel to be in the sea.
They could care less about any religion but Islam. U.S. is not supposed to be a Christian nation. That was Bush's claim to fame. We should be respecting all religiions and no religion but people who want peace in this world. Israel needs their own state and not another hateful state, full of terrorism next to them. This is so ridiculous. Obama needs to open his eyes and study history. History of the Jews.
Phyllis, Ma.