Is Obama naive? Hillary and McCain agree that he is. I say no.

[panader0]

I think talking to everyone, no matter what country, is good. Hillary seemed to say that talking to certain leaders would lend them credibity, or make the US seem weak. I disagree. Talking by itself does not lend credibility, or promote weakness. But talking does open doors and minds and to me is the best way to start. It's a lot cheaper than war. Whenever McCain sides with a Dem, it makes me wonder.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

1. Obama Is Still My First Choice

But he did himself no favors with his remarks on Pakistan...

[Kuz478]

2. Hillary waited in that debate just to bitch slap Obama.

She said little of anything else.

'We should all come together as a party'

'Exept you Obama. You chalenge my authourity to lead. You are stupid'

Just paraphrasing and taking it to the school yard level it was.

[DURHAM D]

3. Yes - on many levels. eom

[durrrty libby]

5. Not just naive but very dangerous. I shudder at the thought of him in the WH

"Pakistan: Obama remark 'irresponsible'"
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2007-08-03-pakistan-obama_N.htm



"Pakistani protesters burn a U.S. flag to condemn U.S. presidential hopeful Barack Obama's remarks, in Karachi, Pakistan, Friday. Pakistan criticized Obama for saying that, if elected, he might order unilateral military strikes inside this Islamic nation to root out terrorists."

[BeyondGeography]

4. Obama got the Republicans to say they won't chase Bin Laden unless they have permission

Real naive...

[global1]

6. Everyone Is Going After Obama - On Both Sides - R & D........

does that mean that he is perceived to be a front runner and threat?

[mdmc]

7. He lacks experience - Cheney and Rummy have experience

Hillary too!

[Richard Steele]

8. I can't yet decide if he's truly naive, or if he's just not as SLICK as some of his competitors.

Is it really his IDEAS that need refinement, or just his
"impromptu-question-answering" skills? I don't know yet.

And I feel no need to rush to judgement any time soon.