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Let's be clear. Kissinger did say exactly that he supported negotiations without preconditions. There are quotes and a verification from Katie Couric. What Fox news did is let kissinger clarify what he said and said he would like to see that happen only after lower levels had met and they were close to an agreement. Obama also clarified this in the debate (go watch it again). Unfortunately, many think that there is something wrong with clarification. Also, NPR is only one source and anyone wh

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. Marv KFC Kickin For Christ Wrote: On Sep 26, 2008 Reply Quote I think Obama said it best....repeatedly..... "You're absolutely right John. " "I have to agree with John" I wonder if he agrees that McCain won the debate? McCain looked and sounded much more Presidential than Obama did. Did any notice how thin and gaunt Obama looked? I didn't think he looked that good. Or is it just me?[/quote] It is interesting that many people feel that agreeing with someone is a weakness. I like the

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I think what he meant to show by doing that is that he had the forethought to lead our contry differently than Bush chose. If he had been president then instead of Bush his focus would not have been distracted with Iraq. He was making a point that he would have chosen differently than McCain and Bush had. It is an important distinction because he will be making future choices on what to engage in if he is president.

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As a Republican I was ashamed at the way that McCain turned a debate into a set of personal attacks and falsifications (see NPR.com for fact checking of the debate and the quote from Kissinger stating exactly what Obama said he did about negotiations). I was disappointed about his address of economical issues. He seemed to get stuck on earmarks and couldn’t get off it. I am wondering if he really has a plan. I like that he has military experience, but I wonder if it will l

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As a Republican I was ashamed at the way that McCain turned a debate into a set of personal attacks and falsifications (see NPR.com for fact checking of the debate and the quote from Kissinger stating exactly what Obama said he did about negotiations). I was disappointed about his address of economical issues. He seemed to get stuck on earmarks and couldn’t get off it. I am wondering if he really has a plan. I like that he has military experience, but I wonder if it will l