Obama ridicules Cheney over comments on Britain and Iraq

[Dracos]

Obama, speaking at a massive outdoor rally in Austin, Texas, said British Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision this week to withdraw 1,600 troops is a recognition that Iraq's problems can't be solved militarily.

"Now if Tony Blair can understand that, than why can't George Bush and Dick Cheney understand that?" Obama asked thousands of supporters who gathered in the rain to hear him. "In fact, Dick Cheney said this is all part of the plan (and) it was a good thing that Tony Blair was withdrawing, even as the administration is preparing to put 20,000 more of our young men and women in.

"Now, keep in mind, this is the same guy that said we'd be greeted as liberators, the same guy that said that we're in the last throes. I'm sure he forecast sun today," Obama said to laughter from supporters holding campaign signs over the heads to keep dry. "When Dick Cheney says it's a good thing, you know that you've probably got some big problems."

A spokeswoman for Cheney, traveling with him in Australia, said they had no comment on Obama's remarks.

Cheney told ABC News earlier this week that Blair's announcement was good news, calling it an affirmation that parts of Iraq have been stabilized.

Obama's Austin appearance was part of a campaign swing across the country to raise money for his two-week old candidacy and build his reputation nationally.

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[AzDar]

1. The more I know of Barack Obama, the more impressed I am.

Speak on it, Brother!!:applause:

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Good for him!

[Colobo]

3. Hit 'em hard, Obama!

[Sherman A1]

4. Precisely

What all the Democratic Candidates should be doing.... Going after the opposition and not each other.

[B Calm]

5. Instead of calling them "Cut and Run Brits" it's now a good sign

go figure?!@#

[lligrd]

6. I Am Really Beginning To Like This Guy

Didn't know to much about him but everything I have seen so far is good.

[Grandrose]

7. Keep it coming Senator Obama...

Bush, Cheney and this administration are delusional!
:spank:

[wicket]

8. K & R

:kick:

[Quixote1818]

9. Since Obama has the media's attention he should uses it for things like this!

Great Job Obama!