As much as I thought Obama's comments with reporters in Iraq were great, I was as equally uninspired by his comments yesterday in Israel. He backtracked, sidestepped, and gave corporate answers to many of the questions. I liked his Iraq comments because he seemed candid and some of his comments, which may not be that popular, represented him and his platform.

As for the world loving the United States if Obama is elected, you are in for a rude awakening. Most of the world is still going to hate the United States because the US is one of the haves and the North-South problem is very dividing. It doesn't matter who the president of the US. Obama may be liked in Europe because he resembles many of the European socialists who are in power right now.

McCain goaded Obama about going to Iraq.(small thinking)….so Obama went a few steps further and is visiting about EIGHT countries……Obama is wise beyond his years and to know him is to respect him…..Mcain should be careful what he wishes for !!!!!!

Appeasement is what brought WWI & II, have we not learned from it!

much anticipated by the media, nobody I know cares were he is giving his awe inspiring speech. wish we could just get this "election"(use that term lightly) over with and usher in King Obama, the solver of ALL problems.

Obama said speech writing started about two weeks ago ………

Now only if the teleprompters work………..God help him if he had to think on his feet or come up with an origional thought that was not handed to him by one of his 300 advisors.

Follow the money, someone is paying large $$$ to get this empty suit elected.

This man is restoring America's image with our Allies!!! Something John McCain would know nothing about. I love it.

I'm curious….is Berlin the 57th state??

There is NOTHING similiar between John F Kennedy and Obama.

Kennedy had been a World War 2 War hero, a Congressman and a Senator for 15 years before becoming President. Obama has not even been a senator for 3.5 years yet. He has less experience than anyone to ever run for President.

The media who continues to swoon over Obama is looking so incredibly biased. It is amazing that the NYT would not publish an editorial by a Presidential Candidate because the do not support them. What is going on in this country? Sounds scary to me when we have censorship in the media to me. Is this still the home of the free?

Well the plain truth is John McCain showed he has nothing but contempt for the American people and thinks they so naive and ignorant they can't detect him lying through his teeth and are so gullible they'll believe anything he says.

Proof of the above statement lies in his less than brilliant attempt at covering up his lack of knowledge about the so called surge and when it started. The only people who could possibly support someone who will lie when the truth will fit better and appears totally confused on a daily basis would have to be on the intellectual level as McCain himself.

Again…..McCain supporters, Reps, PUMA's ! Please inform us what John McCain is proposing to insure the prosperity of this great country

I know…I know… Barack sucks, only has a speech, promises everything delivers nothing, they may like him in other parts of the word but who cares (?), - we true americans don't care if nobody likes us and thinks we're idiots. We have big military and we can kill everybody.

Speak up please and tell us about John McCain.

Ok cue the crickets

All caps makes you morans (sic) look really super-smart.

Obama's solution for everything is to give a speech. And the media buys into it by lavishing praise, and convincing everyone that stringing motherhood statements together into a 20 minute speech is the best solution to America's problems. What a farce!

I've no doubt his speech will be great. He can give a speech as well as anyone I've ever heard. When it requires his own thoughts he stammmers and umms me to the point of me wanting to finish his thoughts,while waiting for the words to come out. Write Hillary on your ballot in November..

Great to see germany and europe favor obama bush has disgraced america, With all of europe favoring obama that should show the american people the world is ready for change!!!!!!!!!!!!! obama08

A lot of olks are complaining about Senator Obama's travel overseas. Well, Senator McCain conducted his travels and ALL of you thought it was great. Now, it is Senator Obama's trip so shut up and listen for once in you life. You just might see why Senator McCain is long past his time and benefit to America.

I THINK IT IS SAD THAT SO MANY AMERICAN WHITE PEOPLE ARE SO INSECURE WITH THE NOTION THAT A BLACK MAN MIGHT POSSIBLY BE MORE EDUCATED, MORE ARTICULATE AND HAVE A BETTER SENSE OF WORLD ISSUES THAN A WHITE MAN WHO WAS A POW.

HERE'S A CLUE…THERE ARE SOME VERY EDUCATED, POWERFUL BLACK PEOPLE WHO RUN CORPORATIONS, RAISE HAPPY AND RESPONSIBLY FAMILIES, AND CAN ARTICULATE THOUGHT OUTSIDE OF THE BELOW 80 IQ GROUP.

THIS IS A TIME IN OUR HISTORY THAT YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF. THE COUNTRY HAS COME A LONG WAY. IGNORANCE AND LOW-INFORMATION VOTERS HAVE HAD THEIR 7 PLUS YEARS OF THEIR CHOICE, WITH BUSH.

MAYBE IT IS TIME TO ALLOW MORE INTELLIGENT PEOPLE TO HELP SHAKE THE FUTURE IN THIS COUNTRY.

TAKE ON CHANCE ON INTELLIGENCE…IT MAY MAKE YOU WANT TO BE A BETTER PERSON.

Yes, Irma in NC, anyone who doesn't vote for Obama is racist. It has nothing to do with him planning to double the capital gains tax or create an oil windfall profit tax that will do nothing but drive up gas prices more, or how no one knows where he stands on NAFTA, or his flip-flop on FISA.

It has to be that we're all racists.

Obama's arrogance and narcissism makes Bush look normal. Pathetic.

Obama, will you please put JFK's corpse back into his grave and actually campaign on your own merits and ideas? Oh, that's right… you don't have any. Lest I forget, hope and change, hope and change, hope and change…

BlackMan4Mac July 24th, 2008 5:49 am ET writes:

Why do we care what europe thinks, this is not their vote. This our country and if they want him so bad, why can't they put him in as their president? I bet they would never vote him in to their office. They just want to see America go down with him, that is why they want him to help give our country to them.
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Great point, BlackMan4Mac!

Why on earth should Americans care what our largest trading partners, who join with us in International Security under the banner of NATO, think?

Their opinions, after all, have absolutely NOTHING to do with our economic prosperity and national security.

The REAL issues that matter to the general welfare of our citizens, the issues that actually touch our everyday lives, as championed by Senator McCain and his Republican Party, revolve around whether or not Senator Obama wears a flag pin or not, what his wife may have meant in a speach she gave, and the political views of his former Pastor.

Why can't the American public see, as you and I do, what's REALLY important in their lives? Why won't they recognize the "leadership" John McCain has shown for the last 25 years of cashing taxpayer-funded checks as a Senator? Why do they consider Senator McCain as just another "dead wood, do-nothing" politician when he's personally accomplished so much that has affected our everyday lives?

I guess it must be the biased, liberal media that's responsible for that.

I'm sure you agree.

Obama is giving a substantive speech? Not just meaningless platitudes, and warm and fuzzy statements devoid of content? Wow, that is REALLY news!

Obama's presidency will retore America image in the world.

Obama has been treated like dirt by half the nation. I'm sick of hearing about unfair media coverage. Does McCain receive death threats and racial slurs like those that Obama receives? Does Mccain get hoax e-mails sent around about him?

Everyone please listen to every word Obama says in his speech from Germany. Perhaps we'll again hear him "misspeak" about another governmental committee he's a member of. Yesterday it was the banking committee — today, who knows what it will be. His next book will undoubtedly be named "What I Really Meant to Say."

Ja, wir koennen!

McJealous asked for this and he got it.

Now, McSurge can NOT stop his crying.

is it November yet???

all this hate and discontent is getting old in a hurry…..

everybody has their reasons for voting for their canidate…..and coming on here and spewing hate against the other isn't getting us anywhere….do you really think you're gonna change anyones mind???

Lets just vote already, and get it over with.

After watching Obama for the last several years, I have decided that he is just like a Twinkie. A lot of people like him, but he has nothing to offer but fluff and empty calories.

Yep, that's the ticket. Wow the Germans. When did it become conventional wisdom that the United States had to be loved by Old Europe? What has Germany or France done to help us recently? i seem to remember helping France–twice–and smashing the obscenity that was Germany in 1919 and 1945.

Barack means one who is blessed by God. No matter what the Republicans our next president is President Obama no one can change God's will. God bless America and our next presidnet.

Barack Obama is so presidential, he looks really good in this picture. The whole world is waiting for his speech in Germany. Obama is a gift from God and we all should be very proud of him. He represents hope and change.
Go Barack!

Obama '08

I welcome the opportunity for an intelligent, thinking president who can raise America's reputation in the world. His verbal talents are not just empty qualities; he has gotten many citizens interested in and excited about politics again. The best part is that he is a man of honor and integrity and I trust him. He clearly loves his family and respects the feelings of others without being a doormat.

Polls show hispanic turnaround to Obama, please stop helping Obama with the polls. (hispanics do not support Obama)

Hello Independents:
I am calling each and everyone of you to do the right thing in this election, because I am also an Independent. I can understand why a republican would vote for McCain. I am having a very tough time understanding someone who is a true Independent will have any questions after having seen and heard both candidates. The difference is so obvious that you don't need to spend more than 5 minutes listening to McCain that he should not get your vote. I would have still votted for Obama even if the the candidates had switched their Parties. Come on lets do it!
OBAMA 08 to bring this country back on track!

It's also been reported Obama will be performing with the Rolling Stones, The Who and U2 at the Berlin Wall!

Get over yourselves. Obama is what the media wants you to see and you have so much kool-aid in your system you are falling all over yourselves to crown the king.

Remember, if you decide to elect this imposter, he will lead you down the path to destruction. A fool to lead the fools.

I think that it is great that there is a candidate that is respected and liked around the world. Let's not forget that the USA is only one of many sovereign nations on this planet. Let's break from our arrogance and reestablish good relations with our allies and open up broader channels of communication with our adversaries.

We certainly can't count on people that joke about bombing Iran (though I thought the song parody itself was funny) to lead us forward towards a more peaceful and stable era. We need diplomacy in the White House, not Saturday Night Live.

This isn't the Roman Empire. Those days are long gone. We can't prosper by conquering everyone. Germany found that out back in the 1940's.

I strongly adivse the americans to listen to Obamas speech in Germany, most of all the puma group, who are so childish and stubborn that their canidate lost, and they can not realize if they vote for Mccain, here comes another 4 years of bush. I hope they all wake up and see the light. This just goes to show that this pumma group are all a bunch of racists.

OBAMA IS AN IDIOT. WHY IS HE CAMPAIGNING IN EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST? ARE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT STUPID NOT TO BELIEVE THIS IS A CAMPAIGN TRIP? ARE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAT IDIOTIC TO BELIEVE THAT ONE TRIP OVERSEAS MAKES HIM A FOREIGN AFFAIRS EXPERT OR THAT IT HELPS HIS FOREIGN POLICY CREDENTIALS? IS THAT LIKE SAYING THAT HE LEARNED ABOUT FOREIGN AFFAIRS WHEN HE WAS A CHILD LIVING IN INDONESIA BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 10? NEXT THING YOU KNOW OBAMA IS GOING TO ANNOUNCE, IF, GOD FORBID, HE IS ELECTED PRESIDENT, THAT HIS DAUGHTER, MALIA, WHO IS 10 YEARS OLD, WILL BE HIS SECRETARY OF STATE AND THAT HIS OTHER DAUGHTER WHO IS ABOUT 6, WILL BE THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN IN SCHOOD FOR 2 YEARS. OBAMA IS A JOKE AND A DANGER TO THE SECURITY OF AMERICA. MCCAIN IS MORE INTERESTED IN DOING WHAT IS RIGHT FOR AMERICA AND FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THAN OBAMA EVER HAS IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE. OBAMA STRUTS AROUND OVERSEAS LIKE HE IS ALL THAT AND A BAG OF CHIPS. OBAMA IS AN EMPTY SUIT FILLED WITH RHETHORIC AND EMPTY PROMISES. NOTICE HIS INTERVIEWS ARE ALWAYS FILLED WITH "UMMMS" AND "YOU KNOW". WHERE IS THE GREAT ORATOR? MCCAIN WILL DO AMERICA PROUD. AND FOR THOSE HILLARY SUPPORTERS WHO WILL STAY HOME, PLEASE VOTE MCCAIN. A VOTE FOR MCCAIN IS A VOTE AGAINST OBAMA AND THE CORRUPT DNC, DEAN, PELOSI AND BRAZILLE.

Obama winning all the minority voters……… good bye McCain.

I am sure he will read a great speach.

Vote for a real American

McCain 08

I really think many of you are looking too far into this. He obviously wants to help not just himself (come on, this is politics…expect it), but also his country. What we need the MOST right now are better international relations and I don't understand what you think he's doing wrong.

I believe this is a landmark step in the right direction and can only help our standing in the world.

How splendid he's appearing in the one place that socialist public policy has failed the most in the past 25 years.

As Germany fights to extricate itself from it's liberal and very costly government entitlements–Obama speaks of adopting their own failed domestic policies here in the United States.

Is this just me. or does anyone else think it's very impractical and a little wierd we are accepting public policy that has failed elsewhere just because of the failures of the neo-con George Bush and his cadre of deception and impropriety? Making things better by making things worse–doesn't seem like a good strategy for me. If McDonald's duplicated the failed strategies of some of their competitors–they wouldn't be the worlds fast food leader today. Why should we duplicate failed public policy which is tearing western europe and canada apart?

Did I miss the election? Is he already President? Why is every news organization so giddy about this tour? Why is Obama looking for so many photo ops? Oh, I guess he's doing what every other master politician does… he's just playing politics.

This is ridiculous. Are those people citizens of United States? If they are not, then why are they telling us whom to vote for? Do we tell them who to choose as their President or Prime Minister? Do they in any shape or form consider ouropinions when they head to the polls in their country? IF THE ANSWER TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS ARE, NO, NO, NO, AND NO, THEN, WHY SHOULD WE CARE WHAT THEY THINK? ARE THEY GOING TO LIVE IN THIS COUNTRY AND TOLERATE OBAMA’S PRESIDENCY IF HE WINS, WHICH MOST OF US HOPE NOT? OBVIOUSLY NOT. WHO ARE THESE FOREIGNERS, WHO HAVE THE ODASITY TO COME INTO OUR HOUSE, OUR COUNTRY AND TELL US WHO THEY LIKE AND WHO THEY THINK WE SHOULD VOTE FOR? WE DO NOT DO THE SAME TO THEM DURING THEIR ELECTION NOR WOULD THEY EVEN TAKE OUR DECISION INTO CONSIDERATION. WOULD THEY ELECT A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE TO BE THE CEO OF THEIR MOST IMPORTANT REVENUE GENERATING COMPANY? OFCOURSE NOT. WOULD THEY ELECT "AN INTERN" TO BE THEIR PRESIDENT? AGAIN, OFCOURSE NOT. BUT BECAUSE AS THEY CALL US "CRAZY AMERICANS", WE ARE SO GULLIBLE AND DO NOT HAVE ANY BACKBONE BUT TO CARE FOR AND DO AS THEY DIRECT AND TELL US. THEY THINK, WE WILL BE STUPID ENOUGH TO GO WITH A CANDIDATE WHICH EVERYONE KNOWS IS “NOT QUALIFIED" FOR THE JOB. THEY KNOW, ELECTING OBAMA IS TO THEIR BENEFIT. IT IS NOT FOR OUR BENEFIT BECAUSE "THE CLOWN" HATES AMERICANS ACCORDING TO HOW HE WAS BROUGHT UP AND TAUGHT BY REFEREND WRIGHT AND TRINITY CHURCH. IF THESE SO CALL FOREIGNERS SO "LOVE" HIM AND WANTS HIM FOR "A PRESIDENT" THEN, WHY DONT THEY INSTALL HIM OVER THEIR COUNTRY AS "THEIR PRESIDENT"? AS DAVID LETTERMAN PUTS IT WHEN HILLARY WON PUERTO RICO, "PUERTO RICO SHOULD MAKE HER THEIR PRESIDENT." SO NOW, LET OBAMA "THE CLOWN" STAY THERE AND BE THEIR "PRESIDENT". HERE IN AMERICA, WE DO NOT VOTE FOR "INTERNS" TO BE OUR PRESIDENT, THERE ARE IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING OUR COUNTRY, AND THIS "CLOWN" DO NOT HAVE ANY SOLID CLUE ON HOW TO FIX IT EXCEPT TO GIVE US "POLITICAL RETORIC" IN ALL ISSUES WITHOUT ANY CONCRETE SOLUTION TO WHAT HE WILL DO TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS. IF WE INSIST HE GIVE US A SOLUTION TO ANY ISSUE, HE STEALS A LINE OR TWO FROM OTHER CANDIDATES LIKE HILLARY OR MCCAIN. HE FLIPS FLOPS AND PANDERS ALL OVER THE ISSUES TO GET VOTES. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE WANT FOR “A PRESIDENT”. AGAIN, IF YOU OUT THERE IN OVERSEAS LAND LOVE HIM SO MUCH, KEEP HIM AND LET HIM LEAD YOU BECAUSE IT IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN HERE. FOREIGNERS CANNOT CHOOSE OUR PRESIDENT FOR US JUST LIKE THEY WILL NOT TOLERATE OUR OPINION TOWARDS WHOM THEY SHOULD CHOOSE AS THEIR PRESIDENT OR PRIME MINISTER. HERE WE NEED A WELL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL, PATRIOTIC, GOD FEARING, NON MUSLIM, AND A PERSON WHO LOVE THIS COUNTRY AND NOT JUST PRETEND TO DO SO TO GET VOTES. OBAMA IS NOT THAT CANDIDATE FOR AMERICA, SO KEEP HIM THERE IF YOU THINK HE IS A PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL FOR YOU.
MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 AND HILLARY 2012!!!!!!!!

The USA really really needed this. I'm not sure whether you realize how badly your image has been tarnished across the world. You ought to be proud.

Barack Obama will show the world today that even though we kept a buffoon in office for 8 years, Americans know a true leader when we see one. Obama represents the American dream that we all strive for. It will be great to have respect again instead of saber rattling we've had the last 8 years. The huge crowds today will only point to the fact the whole world is wanting a change for the better. Yes We Can….Obama 08

CNN, where's your article on Larry Hunters (R) endorsement of Obama????????

CNN,please carry the speech live to the cabin outside Sedona, Arizona for the viewing by McCain and political allies and fundraisers from around the country as they gather to watch and listen to America's next President. What a great way to begin the barbeque.

YOU GO OBAMA THIS IS ONE FAMILY OF AMERICANS THAT BACK YOU. MR MAGOO COULD NEVER COME UP TO YOUR STANDARDS

I think Obama should move to Asia, Africa or Europe.

Annoy the Media, say NO to Obama.

Obama has 300 advisors? 300??!!!!

"substantive articulation of the relationship I'd like to see between the United States and Europe."

I heard this involves apologizing for global warming, the Berlin Wall, David Caruso's departure from NYPD Blue, and all attendees will receive a puppy and a "Let's all cuddle" smiley pin

Obama's presidency is going to be a fresh start for America.

A new era of constructive diplomacy as well as the spread of democracy will take sail around the world.

Obama 08 & 12.

Fitting that he is speaking in Berlin. What Obama wants to bring America has already been tried in Germany 60 years ago. History repeats itself, funny how the young in America who are ignorant of history support Obama but older Americans who have heard the Obama talk before from Germany and Cuba in the last century know who Obama really is and won't support him.

Poor John McCain. Goads Obama into world tour to make him look small and Obama makes McCain look well worn and tired. The GOP is pretty sad.

Can't everyone see what a transparent ploy Senator McCain's campaign tried to wage against the media? Hillary Clinton did that too and it is pathetic.

Senator Obama is getting attention because he is saying things that people want to hear and because we believe in his policies.

Stop the hate.

Obama the BLOW HARD.
DEMOCRATS FOR McCAIN

"Typical White Person": he's probably trying to avoid having one of your Klan buddies try to take him out.

Vote Obama
All I'm Sayin' Is, Give Smart A Chance

Let's be real here. All the "pandering " of the last week, is nothing but, Media-driven hype," political window dressing". Europe,namely France, Germany, and Russia……… are not "all that concerned" ;of our fight against the terrorists and the spread of "global terrorism",where do they be in Iraq? they rather "make love, and pacify the enemy", than go to war and defeat them. The Brits being the lone exception………..So, why all the pandering to Europe?

GO KING, OBAMA, the universe awaits you, such a breath of fresh air,

Obama Mania!!! I love IT !!!!!!!!!!

i wonder if he will be driven or will he levitate to the podium. i'm sure fainting spells will be high.

This guy makes me puke!

Not voting for a puppet propped up by the media who changes his position every time the wind blows.

Egads! It's not the second coming of Christ after all. Isn't anyone else concerned about how quickly this man has come to the attention of the world, and who is behind his quick rise to popularity?

And isn't he a bit full of himself, meeting world leaders as if he were one himself?

And if you give a rat's behind about what the world thinks of us, then you are probably the kind of person who will spend thousands of dollars on a pair of shoes, to make sure you fit in. I'm proud to be an American under the leadership of George Bush, just as I was proud to be an American under the leadership of Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter and yes, even Richard Nixon. These people do not define who we are as a country, or what we have achieved in getting to the place where we are now. America is NOT the leadership (which includes many incorrigibles in Congress, and those are the ones, please remember, who do run this country), it is all of us combined - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

And yes, the media is all over itself, following him and putting him in the best light. What in the world happened to unbiased reporting of NEWS? It's not just CNN, it's all of the media, in one direction or the other. I wish Walter Cronkhite were back in the chair - at least we would have stories about what is news, and the news would be reported in a factual matter, with no obvious bias showing.

Lord, please help me take a nap until this media crap is done and over with.

Hey, no need to watch the speech, I have an advance copy right here:
"Change, change, change…no experience necessary…change, change, change." - Senator Barack Obama.

I digress. The only people that DO care about this are strict sensationalists. Such a tragedy…

To 45Revolver - General speeches given by any candidate, especially to people abroad, are never really going to include a lot of details about policy. Policy details are usually laid out in other places - such as their websites, other in-depth websites, print interviews, etc. You're just not looking in the right place.

Is it really possible for speech writers to create a great speech devoid of the speaker - oh hater. Some of Barack's speeches are great not because of delivery but because of content - like the personal speech on his patriotism or his race speech (you have to be him or a close friend or family member to write more than 50% of those speeches).

Speech writers are two in a dozen. Speech writers can be hired. Why cant Bush or McCain hire one or any other politician who is not a great speech writer. Hint: Read one of his books (he won an award on those). Someone wrote those two? One was before he was anybody? You think they teach sitting around and blogging hate at Havard or that the editor of a Havard Law Review will not be able to write an excellent speech?

Obama the future President that will bring back dignity and respect to the White House. The world is watching!

Obama is my kind of commander and chief. He took on the challenge from McCain and now McCain and people who do not like Obama wants to complain. If he did not take on the challenge you would still complain and whine.. He is dam if he does and he is dam if he doesn't.

McCain just don't seem to get it. Is he out of touch? Yes, I would rather have a commander and chief who believes in sitting down and talking to the enemy and keeping them close, to see if something can be worked out to avoid a war. War redeems nothing. If you can talk it out then do it.

The crowd in Berlin won't go to the polls, Americans will and they are not stupid!

Remember the crowd of 75,000 at Obama rally in Oregon? Obama still lost most of the states to Hillary! Hold your breath Mr. Rock Star!

To 45Revolver - It doesn't really matter if Obama has policies or not. The world wants the opposite of "Monkey Boy Bush".

That's the problem with John McSame…..the world doesn't want another old conservative white guy. He's incredibly boring…watching him give a speech reminds me of a dork college professor rambling on while the students sleep and drool on their desk.

You can blame Bush for the voters wanting to punish the GOP in November.

You go Obama, make America shine once more. May God guide you and the words that come out of your mouth.

I like it Punch Drunk - Hope it works for Americans as jobless rates rose again today - and we are in serious trouble - have not heard anything about how he plans to fix this Country - - I will vote for him but realy prefer someone with experience - not another guy who is going to be pulled by strings - which is exactly happening here - he is so being used and so is going to be a puppet - journalism - what journalsim - that is a dirty word - I have not seen, read or listened to good journalism in the past 4 months - really they are punch drunk - they really are telling all america what to do - lets see if america listens - they ususally do - dumb - we are a democracy too bad the news people forgot that.

This speech era and little or no action
Go John

Another speech. . . I'm sure it will be great as Obama is a fantastic speech maker . . . .but this whole trip has been a campaign boondoggle
and not a "listening session". I guess when you've got more money than you know what to do with you go on a trip abroad.

I'm still waiting to know who the real Obama is . . . 20 years a member of a black liberation church whose pastor preached hate and racism???

McCain would place a higher priority on finding new enemies than on cultivating new friends.
There is sooo much hate in this country and it is really scary to see what these people really think. Too bad our own people cannot see what the rest of the world is seeing. Barak will be the next president of the U.S. and you know what? Your ignorant comments will not stop him. Now go to your televisions and enjoy one of the most memorable,important speeches of our lifetime.
P.S. If you do not like or appreciate what Obama is doung for our country and around the world, then Canada or Mexico would love to have ya! OBAMA 08 AND BEYOND!

I dont agree with everything Obama says,but after 8 yrs of the knuckledraggers running things we do need a change. The World is tired of warmongers, neocons, and fake cowboys shooting from the hip.The state of Texas`s reputation will forever be tarnished now and so will real cowboys.

I am a Nigerian and was in Milan with one of my American friend October 2004 and we prayed earnestly for Bush to win the pending election since we never liked the seemingly unchristian garment Kerry wore.
Today America will be doing herself a disfavour if she fails to see that God has hand in the emergence of Obama.
The whole world is seeing it and has bowed.

Shalom

BlackMan4Mac, (4th post)

Most black people are for Barack Obama but there are some who are NOT for Barack Obama. But you, sir ,are NOT a black man. It shows in the venom of your words. So, cut the crap!!

He feels he has the Presidency secured here at home. The new change is to be commander of the world!

Why is America so mad, angry, and bitter about the attention that Obama is getting abroad? See, that just goes to show that other countries don't have a "color" problem……..only in America………the black guy is getting too much attention.

Call the cops; the black guy is getting too much attention trying to show that America is what it once was!

Typical White Person & BlackMan4Mac, take a look at CNN… The Germans are running, NOT trotting, to get the best seat to see and hear the next president of the United States speak about WORLD unity. You dimwits need to take notice and STOP trying to represent people you know nothing about. The both of you are nothing more than internet FRAUDS. LOL

Republicans make their money after the election. The media make their money during the election. Make sense to me why they love BO. he is the news, the money. McCain is the total opposite. Did I said he is too old to appear in new technologies anyway.

I am not sure why some citizens feel that we shouldn't care what Europe (or the world) thinks during an American Election. When a country is in a leadership position it is only reasonable that those, being inspired or influenced, take an interest in our activities here in the USA. It is a good sign that our leadership can be maintained through the right global minded policies without being solely US centric.

WOW! I can hardly wait to hear Mr. Obamas speach today, Americans should really be proud of him, he is able to bring people together all over the world, however some Americans are so bitter and hateful that no matter how well this man conducts himself vs McBush, he will never be good enough. STOP BE SO FREAKING MEAN SPIRITED, MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA, WE COULD BE SUCH A GREAT NATION IF ONLY WE COULD ONLY CHANGE THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF HATEFUL PEOPLE.

The world anticipates this speech. Then it anticipates Barack elected on November 4th. Finally, we all anticipate his inauguration on January 20, 2009.

Then our international nightmare will be over!

It's refreshing to witness an American citizen/politician who for once is not viewed by the rest of the world as "The Ugly American". People all over the world look to America with hope and idealism.

What America has shown the world for the last two generations is how petty, self-consumed and self destructive we can be. That mind set has been promoted, reinforced and enthusiastically recruited by the right-wing thug-leaders for a decade.

We won't be able to make these mindless zombies go away - but maybe we can sweep them back into the dark corners they came from and bask our country in the light of new day for Change.

If this stage prop says, "Ich bin Berliner"in his speech I'll puke. God how I loathe this phony. All mouth, no substance.

I cannot wait to see Obama give his speech in Berlin. It will be wonderful to see the warm reception the German people give him, as well as the French and British — unlike here in America where there still exists a history of cruelty, hatred and bigotry towards people of color. Obama has shattered all the sterotypes of the "typical black man." Obama is an intelligent, gentle, unifying force for America, but 1/2 of the American people still do not like him because he is black. America still has a long, long way to go with race relations in this country. More than likely, it will never be right. Every country on this planet views America as a very racist nation, and that is part of the reason Obama is receiving such a warm reception in the countries he has visited.

Obama has increase foreign countries relationship of the U.S 10 fold,thats the kind of President America needs,why dont you folks admit it and Thank your lucky stars and the almighty?

The Europeans are interested in what Sen Obama has to say in hopes that he, if elected, will listen to the thoughts and ideas of "Old Europe", which will be a welcomed change to them from the deaf-ear treatmernt of the last seven+ years.

In case many of you have forgotten - this is one of the many things that a President of the United States of America is supposed to do. Granted he is not yet elected as such. But, would you rather have Bush making this speaech of future unity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in Montreal and I'm following the development of Mr Obama's overseas travels and am proud to see that the United States' pride, stature and image is gaining back the ground it has lost in the past few years. These travels should be seen as a beginning towards a new glorious era.

OBAMA08.

I see the Obama haters are out this morning.

You can visit McWhinner in the "cheese aisle" of your nearest grocery store…cheese aisle for a cheesy man!!!!!

I bet all they want is a president in the US that won't molesting their Chancellor Merkel like George W did.

45Revolver Comments:
OF COURSE his speech won't be a "policy wonk" speech…the man has NO POLICIES! This nation is punch drunk and can't name a thing the man stands for in the way of actual policy! Have you tried asking his supporters why they support him? Their answers are Just as vague as his speeches

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There's a saying, "If you do not speak, someone may think your smart!" I believe that goes for writing as well. This idiot above have no clue what he's talking about, Mr. clueless, go to barackobama.com and you can read for yourself what his plans are.

Why is the media giving this idiot the time of day over this two bit trip? If I am not mistaken I thought the election is to be held in November and the outcome will be that McCain won the election, so why is the liberal media reporting such crap?

Senator Obama has met so many people and has gained wealth of knowledge and experience from his weeklong world tour.
Nobody can challenge his experience now.

Wow only one complaining PUMA are the rest in bed?

That moran from the first post thinks that this was a trip to lay out his policies???? Has he been paying attention??? You dont lay down policies when on a fact finding trip… OMG people are just not paying attention…

That is why he said he will be doing alot of listening!

Let the haters do what they do best Sen. Obama. You do what you do best - continue to promote change, vision, leadership, eloquence, intelligence and I could go on. Everything that we've been lacking for eight years. Yes, the world is looking foward to you becoming the President of the U.S. They are ready to exhale.
Love you and your family. I look forward to hearing your speech today. I can't wait for the debates.
Obama & Clark '08

Lets here what Obama has to say. I am personally excited and hopeful of change coming to America. We are hated abroad, the economy has tanked, we have been lied into and out of wars etc. I don't know about the rest of you, but I do know that we can do better as a country. Obama speaks to that. That is why he is covered so intensely by the media. For those who say that he is just words, every great man from Jesus to Mandela used words. The bible is just words, but words when put into practice, can bring about unbelievable change. Oh, one other thing. Is there anyone out there who sincerely believes that John McCain is the answer?

Go Obama!!!!!

Monica,

It's a fine line to walk for Obama. If he doesn't act presidential then the republicans attack him saying that he's not ready to be President. But if he acts presidential, then he's being arrogant.

There's no way to win. The media is covering Obama more than McCain because the republicans made such a big deal over Obama's foreign experience, that it's no wonder the media is following Sen. Obama closely. They want to verify the republican's claims… And since Obama is putting them all to shame, they're upset.

he represents the country very well indeed. to those that think european and the rest of the world don't matter - think again. we can't have the world continue to hate us and expect everything to be fine and dandy. we need our neighbors like it or not to at least respect us once again.

one of my friends who travelled to germany about 4 years ago was thrown out of a restaurant together with her companion simply because they were americans. people around the world view the united states are war mongering bully with no brains. i'm happy at the reception he's getting and the fact that he represents the greater number of american's who are actually respect human rights and borders and diversity and are actually smart.

is he perfect, no off course not. he still has a lot to learn. i am a hilary supporter. i do recognize why this man got the nomination and not her. he comes off as someone who is genuine with far more integrity. times like this that's what we need. it's hard to restore that after all that we've gone through.
the first thing to do is heal relationships, and that's what he's doing.

in order to move on, we need someone like him. we need to put country first before our political affiliations. if you folks trust bush enough to give him a second term, this man is definitely far better than him.

Wait…Obama isn't in the U.S? I wish the media would have told me….

and here come the haters in.. 3…2…..1

For all you close-minded provincial natured people who obviously have never ventured outside of your own little worlds to realize we live on a PLANET, (yes really!) a GLOBE that has other countries, your condescending remarks show that you have absolutely NO idea of the damage your Republican good ol' boys Bush/Cheney/Wolfowitz?Rove/Rummy/Rice have done to destroy our image abroad.
Whether you like it or not, we DO need to co-exist and having Obama in the White House would go a long way in restoring relations which in turn will pave the way for improvement in world affairs as well as many other areas for all of us.

it will be much like Hillary's hilarious rant which i thought was brilliant
"the skies will open up, the choruses will sing, and all will be perfect in the world" as if we are all perfect, yeah right

Saddam Hussein is dead thank the Lord, otherwise, he wouldnt be going to Iraq or anywhere else for that matter, by the way, with no help from Germany, thank you so much when we needed you most

Who is anticipating this? We have heard enough of his speeches…instead of touring the world he should be holding some congressional hearings…

You've got to be a pure Insane Republican voting against your own and country's interest or a pure Racist Bigot not to vote for OBAMA.
I've never seen a perfect candidate in decades.
I hope there is not that many out there.
Gob blessed America and OBAMA for POTUS 2008

The German's haven't been this excited since 33!

OF COURSE his speech won't be a "policy wonk" speech…the man has NO POLICIES! This nation is punch drunk and can't name a thing the man stands for in the way of actual policy! Have you tried asking his supporters why they support him? Their answers are Just as vague as his speeches.
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What are you talking about? His website is full of his policies.

WOW! Everyone who has traveled abroad recently knows that America has never been despised so much. Bush's arrogance and unwillingness to listen to anyone is the reason why.

Now the GOP wants to convince you that Obama is the one who is being arrogant by simply visiting Berlin and speaking there.

Barack Obama offers a fresh start with our European allies and it is no surprise that he is so popular.

BlackMan4Mac July 24th, 2008 5:49 am ET

Why do we care what europe thinks, this is not their vote. This our country and if they want him so bad, why can't they put him in as their president? I bet they would never vote him in to their office. They just want to see America go down with him, that is why they want him to help give our country to them.

Here are your answers, one by one:

We care what Europe thinks because the countries there are our allies and if they view us in a poor light, we will never get their aid. If they look up to us, we will have a much better relationship with them, creating a better world atmosphere which boosts the economy.

They can't have him as their president because he is not a citizen of any European countries.

I bet they would vote him into office as he is polling in at least the 60's of most countries there and 70's in others, including Germany.

Saying that they just want to see us go down with him is ridiculous. They are expecting a crowd of 100,000 people to watch him speak today, you're telling me that all of these people just want to watch America go down in flames? Simply ridiculous.

Americans are such hypocrits. You challenged Obama to show that he could look presidential on the world stage and now that he's doing it, he's now being presumptious and acting like he's already the president. I'm convinced that the only thing Obama can do right is become a white man. If i were Obama I'd be calling Michael Jackson right now.

I dont like Obama.

The media is the only ones in love with Obama. Sure isn't that way with alot of us in America…..

I'm also voting for OBAMA cuz he has the higher IQ. I just can't believe Bush yesterday saying that WallStreet was drunk. He's so stupid & to think that there are people out there who still back him. & there are those out there who would still back McCain. He's another who can't speak to adults. I'm tired of not having a president who we can be proud of as well as knowing that our allies are also thinking "what a stupid idiot the US has as an A–H—"' I just can't wait til Obama is president! What a welcomed change for the entire world!

CNN is not the social guider, they are lost. I am very sad there are no any righteous reporters or editors at CNN. I stopped to watch MSNBC, Foxnews many months ago, and I am not interested in CNN since Hillary dropped out, I watch the shows rather than News.
I wonder what is Obama's position? What makes Obama think he speech for US in Europe? There is no any better speaker in there than Obama? Two years Senator is greater than life long politicians?
People lost their mind, I ignore all of nonsense. Just wait November.

You anti-Obama people make me sick! YOu hear the same, tired attacks every day. He's elitist, he doesn't now what he's doing, he looks lost, the media loves him, he's a socialist, he lies, etc.

What a bunch of ****! McCain is 10 times worse. The man is in politics for 30 years and he changes positions more then the wind changes direction. He's agreeing with Bush because it's politically convenient. I agree both have done this, but McCain is so long in politics that he look more like he's pandering than Obama does.

Let's be honest with each other. Obama is the right choice this election. A McCain presidency will result in 4 years of deadlock, more conservative "constructionist" judges who will take away our freedoms and give more power to corporations, and an endless occupation of Iraq. Not to mention out standing in the world declining even more as McCain's temper will no doubt reflect on the rest of the world. I mean, McCain called Obama a traitor yesterday! A candidate for president of the US, and he essentially calls him a traitor…

Give me a break. Our choice is clear, even if you may not agree fully with his policies, Obama is the only choice if we want to get out of the mess conservatives have placed us in since the "Reagan revolution".

I love that people complain that Obama gave no "plan" as for what is needed with Isreal and Europe..You all know the world hates us more than France right?(no offense to any French people here)…We are prob in the bottem 5 most "respected" countries in the world (notice I didn't say emmulated). ..anyone who says "who cares what europeans/the world thinks" are the same idiots who put a moron in office for the last 8 years

Does this guy do anything but make speaches, and where does CNN get the idea that this speach is " much-anticipated", All he will do is stand in front of an audience and say "Change, John McCain like Bush, Change" and you Obamabots will all think it was the greatest speach, this guy becomes more of a joke everyday

I'll bet he doesn't try to give her an inappropriate back-rub like Dumbya did…

He will do the American people proud with his speech today. The only way for McLame to get a tiny bit of distraction today is to announce his VP selection. It does not matter who he chooses, their political career will go down the toilet with McLames.

I am happy that Germany by the hundreds will go to hear an American speak. Although this American has no credentials except a happy go lightly feel good speech, it is good that Germans will hear those words.

Now you know and I know that they are empty words. But the Germans will believe them as they did the words from the Grimms Brothers and Adolph Hitler. The Germans believe anything that is said.

We Americans however weigh the words and we can tell what is fluff and what is poppycock.

Obama is like the July corn in our fields. Nice and greenl, big and tall but not good yet. Not mature. Not ready for harvest. Not experienced in the ways of the world.

Vote McCain

I'm ashamed every time McWarmonger bumbles thru one of his attempts at a basic sentence.

I'm so proud that the rest of the world sees that not ALL people in the US are stupid like McWarmonger and Bushie.

Go Obama '08

"..coming together…" with Europe? We are talking one-world government here, folks. Are you listening?

All of you Obama haters should stay off blogs responding to his articles and focus on McCain's articles. He's the one that "desperately" needs support! Go help him out!

This guy is such an arrogant tool!

Stop hating Obama!

If McCain had a strategic mind and team surrounding him, he never would have goaded Senator Obama into this trip. Now John McCain looks like an old crusty mean man.

It was McCain who started the ticking clock, now he has gotten what he deserves, a highly intelligent African American beating a white man at his game.

Senator Obama '08, John McCain rocking chair!

Oh please the German people don't care if Obama makes his speech's over there why should there be a big crowd. The media is pushing Obama's popularity a bit much.

the public is interested or willng to have an idear of the United States of America politics holds for who should lead the nation between blacks and whites. so what's America's policy if Barack Obama warn as Americas president? i ask this qustion because there is an increased concern that Macain can be sworn in as America's president even if he did not win public vote according to America's policy.

If this was Mcain in BERLIN, Germany May be more them One reporter would show up. ok I'll give him 10 reporters but there would only be 100 people there to hear him.

Even here, in Athens some people are very much interested to this man in the White house. By the way, why is John McCain trying to create terror in peoples mind? He always emphasizes how the world is dangerous for the US in every speech he made. Is this what you, Americans see about the world?

OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OBAMA……….08

LOL all he does is "write speeches"..oh wait.. DAVID AXELROD is the man behind the curtain

I hope his teleprompters break down!!!!!!!!!

Olu Akins July 24th, 2008 6:10 am ET

That's my boy. Always looking presidential. Mcwar and his old, tired, no ideas, jealous, lying, negative cronies must be feeling very angry at the attention the main man is getting all over the world. That must actually tell everyone something when talking about world peace. Everyone, every nation loves this guy. Asia, Africa and Europe are for OBAMA.

Yo OLU Akins why is it you mention ASIA, AFRICA, AND EUROPE but can't mention South America, Central America, and the Carribean why cause they HATE OBAMA!!! that why. You are a Racist!!!!!!

Barrack Obama

Why do we care what Europe thinks??? Because we need neighbors and allies in order to survive… we can't just bully everyone around and think that we can continue to be a superpower if we don't take other countries' needs and thoughts into consideration! Such an egocentric point of view is naive at best, but mostly fatal. Obama is smart to get other countries on our side. We need to restore our relationship with Europe. We owe that much respect to the other countries of the world.

If you compare the two canidates, McSame is jsut that, the same. He is the same idea, same values and same lack of Hope for this wonderful country. Obama might be new and less tenured, but he presents him self with power and influence that can bring this economy back to where america belongs. For those who say he has no policies, thats because the media show boats, yes as an obama Fan i admit it, and you hear about him rather than his policies, go online do some research, read one of his books, pick up a newsweek and read the articile, you will learn what he is about.

Repulsive… another speech prepared by who knows. I can see the telemprompter and the strings Barry.

Make him dance during the speech Kerry, Kennedy, MoveOn. Pull the strings left, then right, then left…. that away.

Debby, NJ July 24th, 2008 5:38 am ET

You Gooooooo Obama
BARACK THE VOTE !!!

Listen Debby from NJ stop the Hate about BARRACK the Vote

How about Mac is Back to win!! This is Barrack Obama and I want John McCain to win.

Black People for McCAIN!!!!!!2008

blackman4mac, you obviously don't travel outside of the US. They hate us because of the current administration and their policies. The world is watch and are excited about Obama because even they know we need to change the course this country is on. Obama is not the President and has said it many times while he has been overseas. I don't understand why people are so upset that he has gone to other countries and represented us well.

Can McCain supporters say that he'd be as embraced as Obama has on visiting our Allies? I think NOT! The world has no doubt been shocked an sickened, as most American's have, of the Bush tactics these past 8 years an don't want a continuation of those by McCain. It's way past time we had a leader without the war mentality of Bush and his clone………

Good
The second world President after Nelson Mandela
Let every American vote for this God choosen Leader

So, Soooooooooooooooooooooo tired of this guy delivering written speeches by those puppateers.

In Berlin giving speeches now.

I hope he loses BIG. Pander, Pander, Pander…. I can see the strings Barry.

"BlackMan4Mac" Why do you need to brag about being " A black man for McCain" ??? Oh, I know! Cause the only black thing about you is your heart! Yeah you are right, what do we care that the American Dollar is a fraction of the Euro and Gasoline is heading for $10/gallon? We are gonna teach the whole WORLD how to be free… just like we did for Iraq!!!

If the next president of the USA is so much loved as a Senator, what would happen WHEN he becomes the President? How else can u define foreign relations?

Dialogue, Diplomacy are true features of foreign relations.

President Obama "2008/2012

Obama said speech writing started about two weeks ago …..

Hope he reads what someone else wrote before he delivers it. LOL

Hussein Obama….What a joke!

McCain 08′

Blackman4Mac said:
Why do we care what europe thinks, this is not their vote.

This is why people hate Americans! Ofcourse we need to care about what our allies in Europe think about us. We disregard people and then we want them to back us when we start senseless wars? Ignorant people like you damage US foreign relations with your stupidity!

Does Obama get more media coverage than McCain? Of course. Thank Obama's charisma and GW Bush's stupidity for the media infactuation with Obama.

I have been checking the websites of following TV networks: FOX, MSNBC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and ABC. All of them have been giving Obama much more coverage than McCain. Even FOX has been giving Obama more coverage (although negative coverage) than McCain.

Hopefully Obama will draw a crowd of 100,000+ to hear him speak in Germany and all will be chanting "Obama, Obama, Obama". That would make for a great TV moment that would carry at least 2 days worth of newscycle.

ATTENTION: 45REVOLVER

You can find all of Obama's policies on his website, it's very easy to find. Rather than wasting time posting on CNN because you are angry, why not actually educate yourself?

barack dot obama dot com slash issues

Shouldn't this type of speech be made AFTER the election??? This man thinks he can represent the US overseas already?? Lay out our plans for Europe before he has even won in November? A bit presumptuous and arrogant if you ask me..

For the person who said that he had no policy talk in Israel. He talked about America acting as a mediator between Israel and Palestine and that while anyone who is attacked has the right to strike back that the negotiations between them would be in regard to a two state solution. He also spoke on still having talks with Iran and letting Iran know that under his presidency he'd be offering incentives and punishments if Iran continued it's nuclear ambitions and continued threatening Israel.

Watch and Read the coverage before speaking please. Too much talking not enough listening.

Also, we are in a global economy that requires free trade for prosperity for any nation. He' s not against free trade he just wants to make sure American interests are covered properly in current and future agreements.

Why does this election of our president feel like a sick twisted manipulation. Every country around the world wants Obama. Not for our benifit, but there own. They ave there own self interest. To have us elect a weak inexperienced unknown will only help them get stronger and our country weaker. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad to see the rest of the world excited to see a US president. It's been some time since we've had that and is one of many things this country needs right now.

With a flattening global economy and a rise in other counties' power (on the military and economic stage both), the US needs to be a leader that is respected and appreciated.

45Revolver - lemme guess, you got your spit can sitting by your bed, you hunt, got that ole flag on your front porch, got that there bible somewhere nearby and rifles hanging on dem dare walls and you probably think mccain is a great guy. And you probably barely managed to finish 8th grade.

Blackmanformac: This IS important because one of President Skippy's biggest f*#*^up's is totally blowing the feeling of sympathy and willingness to help us out that Europe, and the entire world, had for us after 9/11. His idiotic intransigence and stubbornness about this Iraq escapade ruined any chance of making this a truly worldwide effort to stamp out terrorism once and for all, which is what it will take to end terrorism. We cannot run this War on Terror all by our lonesome's, Iraq has proven at least that much, we need a TRULY WORLDWIDE coalition, similar to what Daddy Bush had in '91. We didn't pay a single dime for that war because he was smart enough to realize this. I suppose this particular apple fell about 5 miles from that tree.

it is clear to me reading some of these comments that while OBL is a dangerous, ruthless man, he has nothing on some of you who call yourselves Americans…TYP, TTD, Lisa and the rest of you anti-Patriots make al Qaeda look like boy scouts. you represent the worst of what we are, you guys/gals are the reason we are so hated around the world. Obama has the ability to inspire Americans and allies but more importantly the world….you have seen evidence of this FACT all this week. try to live in the dream that makes us great instead of your nightmare of hate.

Obama 08

Hey Typical White Person - you obviously are a typical repuglican - misinformed, biased, close minded and filled with empty rhetoric because if you'd bothered to go to Barack's website, he's had his PLANS laid out for over a year. And they are fully detailed and specific. BTW does your boy toy mcwar have any other campaign strategy besides bashing Obama and talking about the failed Iraq war? If he does we never hear it.

It will definitely be another excellent speech that promotes peace and changes in the whole world. Senator Obama is what the whole world need now at this time of uncertainty. Senator Obama as the next world leader, will bring that glory to the whole world again.

Tonight Obama will give a historic speech in front of 100K in Europe that will bring Europe and the US closer together. Meanwhile McCain's cronies will be listening to every word looking for the slightest thing they can attack Obama on. Which campaign would you rather be a part of?

I love Obama! I want him to be the next president of the US. He will help restore our image to the world.

July 24th, 2008 5:49 am ET

Why do we care what europe thinks, this is not their vote. This our country and if they want him so bad, why can't they put him in as their president? I bet they would never vote him in to their office. They just want to see America go down with him, that is why they want him to help give our country to them.
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And here we have, in a nutshell, the problem with Americans.

Someone please make sure he doesn't say that he's a jelly donut in German.

I can hear McWar SCREAMING now:

'It wasn't me that suggested him to go on this trip, it was my staff"