tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5705092755446130907.post-15849308770451249222007-02-11T19:27:00.000-08:002007-02-08T06:15:56.182-08:002007-02-08T06:15:56.182-08:00Following his <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/2007/02/10/remarks_of_senator_barack_obam_11.php">inspiring official announcement</a> and the launch of his <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/">people-empowering website</a>, Obama was interviewed tonight on 60 Minutes. Read the <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/11/60minutes/printable2458530.shtml">full transcript here</a>. M. J. Rosenberg of TPMCafe says <a href="http://www.tpmcafe.com/blog/coffeehouse/2007/feb/11/obama_blows_away_60_minutes_will_talk_to_syria_and_iran">"Obama blows away 60 Minutes"</a>: <blockquote> For those who wondered if Sen. Obama would speak out on controversial issues, risking campaign funds, we have our answer. <p> Obama, on Sixty Minutes tonight, was asked if he would negotiate with Syria and Iran. <p> His answer; "I would." <p> No saber rattling. No boilerplate rhetoric about how bad Ahmedenijad or Assad is. No BS. He has thus differentiated himself from Edwards and Clinton on the biggest threat America faces (the threat of war with Iran). For those who do not follow the politics of the Middle East closely, let me tell you that Obama's statement was courageous and will cost him with the DLC-Neocon wing of the Democratic party. But he did it anyway. He simply endorsed a position that is right for America, right for Israel, and right for the entire world. This guy is the real deal and, it now appears, courageous. When was the last time a major candidate for President took a stand this brave and this right? I'm asking because, frankly, I don't remember any. Impressive. Mighty impressive. </blockquote>SinkLinchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01999984978122476022noreply@blogger.com