[Enchante]

This can blow apart the debates, because it will be great ammo for both Palin and McCain.... it is a chilling example of the mendacity of the Democrats and the malicious ineptitude of Obama. Imagine trying undermine the negotiations of one’s own govt. in a war zone, blundering about to try to mess with decisions about troops levels, relations with the Iraqi govt., etc.

[nathanbedford]

I agree that this could be game breaking but let's make sure of what we have.

First, is this an opinion piece or is this a news piece? On its face and seems to be an opinion piece yet I could not find reference to a news source for the complaints against Obama's conduct. Did I miss something?

Second, do we have anything more than he said,he said? In other words the author, Amir Tahiri, purports to quote the Iraqi foreign minister-a reputable enough source in itself-but where did he get the quote? Is it quoted elsewhere in other publications? Were there transcripts of any of these discussions? Have any other Iraqi officials corroborated the allegations?

The posters on this thread are absolutely right, the matter must be brought to a boil to determine what Obama says, will he denying it outright? Does he intend to explain it away? But we will get no traction unless he must comment somehow.

[Tennessean4Bush]

hubris and inexperience - a deadly concoction.