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Bill Richardson Self-Destructs on CNN
National Review ^ | August 11, 2008 | Jim Geraghty

Posted on 08/11/2008 2:50:25 PM PDT by Zakeet

Team Obama has GOT to get Bill Richardson away from cameras.

He's on CNN right now. He said that "a President Obama would have a good strong relationship with Russia, and this sort of thing wouldn't happen." (paraphrased; I'll check against the transcript when it's available.)

Richardson just said that McCain is "irrationally make threats" by urging the G8 to expel Russia, and "that's only gonna make matters worse."

Of course. Russia has killed thousands, turned tens of thousands into refugees, they're advancing on the capital, the airport's been bombed, the pipeline is endangered, and the Georgian navy vessels are sinking to the bottom of the Black Sea. But throwing Russia out of the G8 - that will be the true disaster.

He has once again called for going to the United Nations Security Council to get a ceasefire. Russia has a veto on the UNSC. Of course, if Russia wanted a ceasefire, they could just... cease firing. The Georgians are begging for a ceasefire.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; Russia; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: 2008election; 2008veep; democrat; foreignpolicy; g8; georgia; obama; richardson; russia
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RATS about to lose another Veep wannabe?
1 posted on 08/11/2008 2:50:26 PM PDT by Zakeet
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To: Zakeet
RATS about to lose another Veep wannabe?

Appears to me he just affirmed his selection...

2 posted on 08/11/2008 2:52:12 PM PDT by bcsco (Obama: SPINciple in chief!)
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To: Zakeet

If Obama had only gotten the chance to talk to Putin, none of this would have happened.


3 posted on 08/11/2008 2:52:40 PM PDT by Hoodat (Obama's only connection to the descendants of American Slaves is that his muslim ancestors sold them)
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To: Zakeet

There is no fight Richardson won’t run away from.


4 posted on 08/11/2008 2:53:03 PM PDT by counterpunch (John McCain - For the LOVE of Country)
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To: Zakeet

When Richardson first endorsed Nobama, I thought it was a deal that he would be the VP pick. Maybe not.


5 posted on 08/11/2008 2:53:05 PM PDT by nobama08
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To: Zakeet

Actually sounds like he’s a great match for Obama.


6 posted on 08/11/2008 2:53:20 PM PDT by Williams
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To: Zakeet

Id love for Obama to pick this guy. He cannot even put together a coherent sentence in English or Spanish. He’s a moron.


7 posted on 08/11/2008 2:53:26 PM PDT by nikos1121 (The first black president of the US should be at least a "Jackie Robinson.")
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To: Zakeet
Wolfman Jack would be a great pick for Obama.
8 posted on 08/11/2008 2:55:34 PM PDT by TornadoAlley3 ('GOP' : Get Our Petroleum)
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To: Hoodat
If Obama had only gotten the chance to talk to Putin, none of this would have happened.

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Better yet, if Michelle had talked to him. Eliminate the middle man, so to speak.

9 posted on 08/11/2008 2:56:37 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Zakeet
It all depends on who you think is being the bad guy in this fight. Some Dems haven't known a dictator or strongman that wasn't to their liking. Especially if that person is bashing America.
10 posted on 08/11/2008 2:56:43 PM PDT by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: Zakeet

I watched Jake Tapper (in for Georgie-boy) on ABC News This Week yesterday morning. They had Richardson on talking about how diplomacy is what is needed with Georgia, and bashing Bush (and by extension McCain) for the problems with Russia. Jake Tapper asked hard questions (and corrected Richardson on the amount of money McCain received from the oil lobby [$2 million when Richardson said $200 million!]).

Then, during the roundtable session, ABC News contributer Torie Clarke called Richardson’s talking points (which said McCain was “negative”) “ludicrous”; the entire roundtable said this (the Georgia invasion) was a really big issue. Later they openly mocked Richardson. When Jake asked if the Georgia invasion means Obama should pick an experienced foreign policy advisor, Torie said “Like Bill Richardson?”, they all laughed out loud. I just loved how the roundtable panel recognized how ridiculous he was!


11 posted on 08/11/2008 2:58:42 PM PDT by CedarDave (What do Obama and Osama have in common? Both have friends who bombed the Pentagon.)
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To: Zakeet
Vladimir Putin just got McCain electred. Does anyone want to vote for Obama in a dangerous world?
12 posted on 08/11/2008 2:59:41 PM PDT by Lockbox
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To: bcsco
"Appears to me he just affirmed his selection... "

I think you are closer. Maybe the GOP needs to find a quick replacement for McNuts. We have to go to war with the army we have and right now it is rather thin.

13 posted on 08/11/2008 2:59:47 PM PDT by ex-snook ("But above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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To: Zakeet

Obama...oral sex...Putin.


14 posted on 08/11/2008 3:01:16 PM PDT by xc1427 (It's better to die on your feet than to live on your knees...Midnight Oil (Power and the Passion))
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To: Zakeet
Of course. Russia has killed thousands, turned tens of thousands into refugees, they're advancing on the capital, the airport's been bombed, the pipeline is endangered, and the Georgian navy vessels are sinking to the bottom of the Black Sea. But throwing Russia out of the G8 - that will be the true disaster.

This schmuck is insane.

15 posted on 08/11/2008 3:03:46 PM PDT by JoeSixPack1
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To: Zakeet

They might be left with one choice...HRC.


16 posted on 08/11/2008 3:06:29 PM PDT by proudpapa (McCain-Pawlenty '08)
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To: greyfoxx39; Rogle

PING! to the NM list.


17 posted on 08/11/2008 3:07:17 PM PDT by CedarDave (What do Obama and Osama have in common? Both have friends who bombed the Pentagon.)
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To: ex-snook
I think you are closer. Maybe the GOP needs to find a quick replacement for McNuts. We have to go to war with the army we have and right now it is rather thin.

You're asking the GOP to put its selection process in upheaval 3 months before the election, and right when a major military power is flexing its muscles? Isn't that what the DIMocrats are supposed to be considering? Why in heck would the GOP commit suicide like that?

I'm no partisan for McCain. You'll see on this forum I've stated I'll not vote for the man. But what you propose is political suicide. Militarily, McCain is the best that can be offered right now. Domestically and on the illegal-immigration issues he's a disaster. But this is one area he shines in.

I agree with the posters who've said this could be a blessing in disguise for the GOP this year. It's going to shine the light on Obama's inexperience and naivety like nothing else.

18 posted on 08/11/2008 3:09:19 PM PDT by bcsco (Obama: SPINciple in chief!)
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If you think this North Korean ass kisser has or had a chance of becoming V.P. u b nuts.
What has he done besides being born hispanic?


19 posted on 08/11/2008 3:09:53 PM PDT by Joe Boucher (An enemy of Islam)
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To: Zakeet

How the “Los Alamos Loser” Richardson was elected governor of NM much less be a viable candidate for VPOTUS is a mystery to me. LOL


20 posted on 08/11/2008 3:11:02 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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