U.S Press Hype for Obama on his Tour

The U.S Press tour with Obama has been very interesting But I started reading German papers last night then noticed all of the responses coming in from Germans and other Europeans weighing in on there thoughts of Obama the election and Obama's tour some papers had up 5,000 responses to Obama articles. I found it very interesting the curiosity they had for Obama and the opinions they had of Him.

interesting that all the Americans who say they don't care what Europe thinks of America (or its presidential candidates) are taking the time to contribute to the website of a European daily! (For what it's worth - and I know you don't care (!!) - I am rooting for McCain).
Paul, Glasgow, UK

Politicians across the globe have their very own marketing strategies... mostly fluff and no stuff... start doing something for your 'own' nation than looking for a Kodak moment in a foreign land... holds good not only for Obama, but all...
Vivek Ganapathy, Bangalore, India

Please everybody...let ' s think about Baracks intention. All he wants is winning the race for presindency in the States. Being fair, Angela Merkel should give the same chance to every political opponent, like Mac Cain.....
Steve , Münster, Germany

The real point that I stress here is that no one needs to use another country's landmarks to further their own personal agenda. Images are strong visual tools. As a American living in Germany, both countries have their pluses. We in the US need substance not photo-ops!
Julienne, Kleinmachnow, Germany
In Germany, you find an "Anti-Bush-Administration-ism", not an "Anti-Americanism", as you said in your article. Most Germans would prefer EITHER of the two US candidates to the current Bush's administration.
Annika, Berlin, Germany

I am a German and I can only say this much. Every American who thinks Obama with his socialistic ideas is the answer, should just live in Germany or France for a year. Socialism, large government and deteriorating work and moral ethics have this country going down the drain. America, be smarter!!
JR, Kassel, Germany

I couldnt care less about Obama visiting Germany.
Chris, Germany,

Europe doesn't appreciate the role the US have played and play in defending Europeans against terrorist threat. Was it not for the US Afghanistan would still be a safe haven for Al-Qaeda. Rather than embracing protectionist demagogue like Obama Europe has to shift towards more principled stance.
Ilya, St. Petersburg, Russia

Actually, European socialists are working in their own interests by trying to get obama elected. He will tax the US economy into oblivion and allow unions/socialism to destroy US industry. Both of these disasters benefit Europe, especially the Germans.
John, Ipswitch, England

"Obama can be a global leader." This article makes me think he wants to be THE global leader. Apparently he wants to visit the UK as well, all before the Presidency is decided. If women start fainting at 'Obamania' in Berlin too, its time to get worried.
Laurence England, Brighton, United Kingdom

Do german peoples care much about when America says things about them? No. So you shoud ask good question why America would want to care what Germans have to say. US stand tall and dont worry, free people of the world stand with you.
Paul R., Poland, Poland

Perhaps Obama should give his speech at Checkpoint Charlie. Getting over the old Berlin wall was a stroll in the park compared to the chances of a an African American getting into the White House.
Paul Goulding, Pangbourne, England

Maybe after they fix the vandalized Hitler wax statue, Obama can cut of his head again! On national TV!
Kelly Van Rijn, Arnhem, Netherlands

It's nice to be liked. But I would rather be respected .
Jim, Tampa, Hillsborough

The man has a massive ego and a messiah complex, but too bad for him, Germans cant vote !
Mike , Edinburgh ,

Bush hasn't got the media circus and the art of spin that both Clinton and Obama enjoy (ed). It is his greatest failure as President that he didn't run the presidency like a reality show - American Idol for White House
Glen, Johannesburg,

People in the UK, It comes down to this.... Obama or McCain. Who is better for the US and who is better for the world. EASY ANSWER. You can talk about speeches, welfare states, etc but we have 2 choices. People in the UK, who would you pick??? I thought so.......
Liam, Norfolk, UK

I was at the speech and was very unimpressed. You could feel the crowd wanted to erupt, but his speech was very very dull. The American press had this guy as a dynamic speaker. At times it appeared as if he was ready to fall asleep.
Martin Hein, Berlin, Germany

"I am quit sure that if Obama will not win the election that without doubt will be due to his color." And if he does win, then surely that will be due to the colour of his skin also? Over 90% of the black population of America have been voting him. Surely some of that is due to racial bias?
David, Liverpool,

Obama visits Europeans but not his own troops in Germany who are in Rehabilitation from the war zone but that says a lot about someone and his thoughts of the military. Am against the Iraq war but not against the men and women are out there fighting he should of visited troops first before trying to convince us he is the best man to be president we can't vote.
Gordon, Germany

Americans have never been liked by most of the Europeans. Today they may smile and wave at Obama. If he should ever become president he will be put in the same league as Bush. Except Bush never went to Europeans cap in hand and asking to be loved. He still maintained his integrity.
Glen, Johannesburg

If Obama was attempting to appear presidential, he was not convincing. The speech was boring and filled with facts that most of us have read in history textbooks. Not a great orator as has been purported. The notable lines were remarks however that Europeans should remember should he win in November
KBB, Vienna,

German online newspapers are full of sarcastic comments about Obama's speech, due to its simple-mindedness in content and language - this definitely can’t be described as a success…
Anja Mueller, Loerrach/London,
Be careful what you wish for.
Tim, Dewsbury, England

Obama, I think those 200,000 who watched, they liked you this morning, but don't respect you now.
Ferdinand Schneider, Potsdam, Germany

Are there not strict rules about electioneering prior to the US Presidential election? Relevant times and the costs involved.Is he allowed to hold forth like this. He tried to speak at the Brandenberg Gate but Merkel thankfully vetoed it. Are there limits on cash quotas for electioneering now?
james allen, manchester, england

So far he has told everyone what they want to hear. Whether its Europe, Iraq, Palestine, Israel or America. He takes the side that is most convenient. I'd like to see him to have actually done/achieved something in US politics before I'd want him running a country. This is like Tony Blair all over..
Adrian Tysoe, Haslemere, England

Obama will be americas, 21st century, david lloyd george. He will set in motion the legislation that will eventually lead to america being crippled by the welfare state, just like lloyd george did in 1909(ish) with the peoples budget. Not to mention the fact that he will condemn iraq to civil war.will, grimsby, uk


I wish I could of posted all of the responses , I thought it was great tour we learned a lot about Obama Whether you like him or not he is a great speaker and he does make you feel good just like Clinton did but as Americans we must not listen to the media when learning about a candidate we must do our own research. There are two things I look at with a candidate, one is his record on voting and the other is his supporters meaning who would benefit the most from his election, and how would that effect my life. I personally have not been a very happy with the Bush administration regarding Iraq war, they made a lot of mistakes with this war and should of never gone in. but we are there now, and how we get our troops out is important to me. the first Bush made a big mistake by not finishing the first Iraq war. So here we are again and if we are not careful we will be there again doing clean up we should of done previously. I personally cannot vote for someone on a one-issue platform I have to look at everything. This election is very close and it shouldn't be if your listening to what the media is saying about Obama and there push for him to be President. The democrats have a slim majority at this time. Yesterday the Democrats tried to pass a bill that would of raised the Federal Gas Tax to 28.4 cents from 18.4 cents and raised diesel rates from 24.3 cents to 34.3 cents per gallon, the Republicans stopped that bill from going forward by voting against the measure. Nancy Pelosi has already stated that she will wait for the next congress to be sworn in with a new President and try to push this bill forward. Just think about this if the Democrats have a larger majority with a Democrat as President this bill will pass, and now we as Americans will be paying even more for gas, food and a hole host of other things.

Just Think about what happens, when you expand goverment and raise taxes. if you don't understand then look at california, over the past 5 years California has been spending money right and left on expanding Goverment. So now we don't have enough money to cover the new debt so there talking about raising taxes on small Business so they can bring in more revenue thats just the begining.