tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post2446742609471337141..comments2024-03-27T11:21:40.742+04:00Comments on Muscat Confidential: The best hope America's got. President Barak ObamaUndercover Dragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10577931944980469254noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-26848092717994694142008-11-07T14:56:00.000+04:002008-11-07T14:56:00.000+04:00Omani in US "It could be that he didn't think much...Omani in US "It could be that he didn't think much while executing those orders"...thats exactly what the Nazis said...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-71413709061666830972008-11-07T10:24:00.000+04:002008-11-07T10:24:00.000+04:00Sorry, that should say "the dumb populist drum", n...Sorry, that should say "the dumb populist drum", not "the dumb populist dumb".<BR/><BR/>-Omani in USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-54690543440266101482008-11-07T08:23:00.000+04:002008-11-07T08:23:00.000+04:00beebop, believe it or not, soldiers everywhere fol...beebop, believe it or not, soldiers everywhere follow orders. That is their job. It could be that he didn't think much while executing those orders (again, not a surprise for someone in the army; their job is not to deliberate, only execute).<BR/><BR/>For what it's worth (i.e. not much), I agree with Boxster's second comment on McCain. It really is too bad he gave in to weak desperation. I guess he was burned enough in the past, when his rivals beat him by beating the dumb populist dumb.<BR/><BR/>It could have been a great election dealing with real issues, but alas.<BR/><BR/>-Omani in USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-88347360740252856762008-11-07T03:15:00.000+04:002008-11-07T03:15:00.000+04:00boxster. in your first comment, which 'guys' are y...boxster. in your first comment, which 'guys' are you referring to because that is a very juvenile generalistion.<BR/><BR/>re: your second comment. where was McCain's conscience when he went on over 20 indiscriminate aerial bombing campaigns killing mostly innocent men, women and children? (before being captured and being declared a war hero). In the eyes of many in the world, a man like him is classified as a war criminal but you've obviously got your head too far up your coolu to realise thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-47032330431470800652008-11-06T23:07:00.000+04:002008-11-06T23:07:00.000+04:00I had the greatest respect for John McCain before ...I had the greatest respect for John McCain before this race. He was one of the very few sensible and reasonable men on Capitol Hill. I would have voted for the old Mac over Hitlery.<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately John McCain abandoned his principles and conscience to win over the far-right of the party and the nation. Watching him deteriorate from a levelheaded person to the hateful monster was painful. The pick of Sarah Palin for the veep was the breaking point for many a republican too.<BR/><BR/>I sincerely hope that John McCain sheds the ill-fitting character he sported in the final months of the campaign and continues on his abandoned path of bridging the partisanship for the good of the country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-9586683639718059242008-11-06T22:30:00.000+04:002008-11-06T22:30:00.000+04:00Although his main concern is to resolve internal i...Although his main concern is to resolve internal issues. For Arabs at least we've got somebody who is really willing to talk to others.<BR/><BR/>** Omani in Oman **Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-26243516629275669262008-11-06T11:35:00.000+04:002008-11-06T11:35:00.000+04:00WOW! Doc_rocknocker, too bad you can't be more lik...WOW! Doc_rocknocker, too bad you can't be more like your idol. McCain lost- get over it. I am an American and the US president is my president- no matter who he is.Abdullahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596118994410731450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-20305754382502971262008-11-06T07:52:00.000+04:002008-11-06T07:52:00.000+04:00Obama is not my president.OK, now that that's out ...Obama is not my president.<BR/><BR/>OK, now that that's out of the way.<BR/><BR/>I'm old (well...50 years and counting), American (yeah, I'm an Expat and American...the few, the proud, the uncounted...)a card-carrying Republican (Yeah...I voted for Bush, but I'm not responsible for his less than clever initiatives), and I'm disenfranchised. <BR/><BR/>I work in the oil fields, in fact, I've worked there for more than 30 years. I've worked in more than 35 countries, and I've lived in more than 15, many as an Expat with a family.<BR/><BR/>This man is not my president.<BR/><BR/>I may disagree with his politics, his vision for America and his promises of what my country will become; but, he was elected President as an expression of what Democracy is, and more importantly, should be.<BR/><BR/>"Magnanimous in victory, noble in loss." I think that McCain displayed both virtues in his concession speech. <BR/><BR/>OK, now it's your turn. You called down the thunder, let's see what you do when the rain starts to fall. <BR/><BR/>Now the orgasm of victory is complete, let's see how you handle the aftermath.<BR/><BR/>I'll be watching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-79838615348286773692008-11-06T01:15:00.000+04:002008-11-06T01:15:00.000+04:00I just wanted Obama to win for the sake of the his...I just wanted Obama to win for the sake of the history. For the sake of the American history. But I don't have any high hopes on him. I'm not even sure if he can bring the change he promised, and I don't care either. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, good luck to him and Joe Biden.Amjadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180957027448256551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-45864789671414411832008-11-05T22:28:00.000+04:002008-11-05T22:28:00.000+04:00Today I am once again immensely proud to be an Ame...Today I am once again immensely proud to be an American.<BR/><BR/>Barack is my president.<BR/><BR/>I see the skeptics with their "chill" and "what change" and "he's pro-israel" comments. You are the same guys who said that Americans would never elect a colored president; that America would prefer the "strength" and hawkishness over competence and maturity.<BR/><BR/>I am certain that in the years to come the majority of you would change your minds.<BR/><BR/>With UD I agree that the underlying recession would continue as planned.<BR/><BR/>Myself being the loudest critic of the American economy, I think there is a tremendous opportunity to regain a global competitive edge through significant subsidies of research into alternative energy sources. This would bring serious manufacturing and high-tech jobs back to the US and grow the economy as a result.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise it's back to the gold, the silver and the copper-jacketed lead :)<BR/><BR/>GoBama <3 FTW !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-73013951773277033922008-11-05T17:51:00.000+04:002008-11-05T17:51:00.000+04:00Let's calm down a little bit eh? People here are r...Let's calm down a little bit eh? People here are reacting as if it's the second coming. Also, this Change he speaks of, I'm not quite sure how he'll go about it. The people in congress hate change. His voting record in the past has always been along the lines of his party. Change would mean voting otherwise, which would ruffle feathers.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad about the outcome, but a little cautious optimism goes a long way is all I'm saying. No need to toss rationality out the window.<BR/><BR/>-Omani in USAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-26284390594648046012008-11-05T17:44:00.000+04:002008-11-05T17:44:00.000+04:00why do guys calling him an african-american when h...why do guys calling him an african-american when his mother is white and his maternal grandparents who he spent his early years with. In the UK they call him 'mixed race'. This obsession with colour the Americans have is very tellingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-64408028290380306302008-11-05T16:22:00.001+04:002008-11-05T16:22:00.001+04:00typo...I meant "went against traditional..."typo...I meant "went against traditional..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-39043423349937892902008-11-05T16:22:00.000+04:002008-11-05T16:22:00.000+04:00Obama was the one who went traditional US Policy a...Obama was the one who went traditional US Policy and said that he supported Israel in its determination for having Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel. By saying that he has arguably done more damage singlehandedly than any previous presidential candidate. If he's true to his word, then he not qualified to head peace negotiations and may be the cause of further instability. <BR/><BR/>Having Obama as president is a victory for americans and not for the world. The colour of their leaders has never been an issue for Muslims.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283845125208268798.post-26015399961723224222008-11-05T16:16:00.000+04:002008-11-05T16:16:00.000+04:00It was very emotional watching Barack Obama and hi...It was very emotional watching Barack Obama and his family up on the stage after his speech today, the first African-American family to move in to the White House. I just hope that he delivers what he promised, his speech was so inspiring. I ended up shedding a tear!!<BR/><BR/>On a different note, I wondered if you knew about the case of the mysterious disappearing drain covers?? It seems that someone has a penchant for these storm drain covers and is gradually removing every last one. In some streets in Shatti there are none left, just great yawning holes at the side of the road, waiting to catch some unsuspecting jogger or cyclist. I have heard, and I am not sure if this is accurate or not (maybe you would have some insight??) that because the price of scrap metal has shot up recently, they are being stolen to sell... <BR/>It seems strange that over night these covers have all disappeared and no one has seen anything!! <BR/>Thanks, maybe you know something or have heard stuff???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com