Has Obama retracted or clarified this?

[Onlooker]

I assume this is just a mistake on his part, but it has been picked up by a lot of right wing sites. What the hell did he mean. Has he issued a clarification?

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politics/blog/2008/07/obamas_call_for_more_public_se.html

"We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we've set," he said. "We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well funded."

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igDoHZ0hVUY

[Labors of Hercules]

1. The fact that you are posting this framed this way is disturbing.

I really hate seeing Obama's words taken out of context and reprocessed through RW bullshit posted here.

[Onlooker]

12. You know, I don't only post here

I post in sites where people spread misinformation about Obama. I come here to find out the facts. I know Obama is not advocating making a civilian army a la Hitler or Mao, but before I respond to the righties I want to get my facts right.

[thewiseguy]

16. dont bring the RW crap over here

[Onlooker]

17. That's what this forum is for in my view

While some people don't do anything but hang out among the like minded, for those of us who are more activist minded, we like to go after the righties on their sites. And some DUers (not you) provide good info to help fight the smears. By pretending the smears are not out there, you don't do Obama any good.

[PatGund]

2. Here's the full video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df2p6867_pw (Taken from a post on Wes Clark's Securing America blog)

The 45 second clip that's going around seems to be deliberately taken out of context to smear Sen. Obama.

also:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obama-national-servicejul03,0,5754842.story

[liberal N proud]

4. Imagine that

Taking something out of context to make it look like a much bigger issue than it should be.

[Onlooker]

13. Thank you

That's exactly what I was looking for. Now I can respond on some of the right-wing cites where the snippet was posted.

[Rainbowreflect]

19. Thanks for the link!

[cliffordu]

3. Thanks for your Concern!

[SurfingAtWork]

5. Err.. did you even read the article?

This quote is cherry picked and out of context, as anyone who has read it can attest to.

[ellacott]

6. I can tell you're pretty torn up about this

I see the sincerity throughout your post:sarcasm:

[JackORoses]

7. Sounds like he supports the Police and Fire Departments of America

you can stuff your concern in a sack, Mister!

[high density]

9. But what about the Libertarians that do not want police and fire departments?!?

I am concerned Obama will not get their votes!

:crazy:

[JackORoses]

15. It's a shame what they did to those Ron Paul Libertarians in Nevada.

The RNC took their State convention away because they were making McCain look bad.

[JTFrog]

8. You know what happens when you ASSume.

Just saying :shrug:

[sandnsea]

10. This is straight from right wing sites

I read it in one of my email alerts yesterday. Will we finally get a pizza delivery here?

[Onlooker]

14. You should consider sending a response

Someone else in this thread provided a link to the whole speech, and it's clear that what Obama is talking about is public service, Americorps, the Peace Corps, etc. It might be worth responding to such trash by setting the record straight.

[sandnsea]

18. I Don't Give A Shit

You might consider doing something productive with your life instead of spreading right wing trash.

[Name removed]

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[vaberella]

11. Does that sound logical as coming out Obama's arse, let alone mouth?!

Let's be serious here man.

[Occam Bandage]

21. Holy shit, he's in favor of funding the police? MORE LIKE OHITLER THE OFASCIST