Does Barack Obama really want to help the poor countries of the world such as Kenya?

"But a reporter raised an issue about which Obama possesses more influence – dealing with American protectionism that hurts Kenyan farmers. Why, asked the reporter, do Americans retain farm subsidies and tariffs that prevent Kenyan farmers from competing in the world's biggest market?" "Obama's response? He talked about the soybean farmers in Illinois, and said, "It's important to me to be sure I'm looking out for their interests. It's part of my job." Absolutely incredible." "What should Obama have said? "You're right. America is a rich nation. You are a poor one. Poor nations generally turn into rich ones by starting out with agriculture. So when I get back to Washington, I'm going to tell my colleagues about the devastating real-world effect American protectionism has on poor nations." http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51762 Protectionism among rich countries leads to higher prices and is a contributor to poverty in 3rd world nations. If not for protectionism, we could get cheaper goods from countries such as Kenya, and they would benefit by having a market for their goods.

Public Comments

1. the liberals don't like the poor, but they sure will use them for some votes
2. so whats wrong with that? he's a good man
3. so... he should put his state's needs below the needs of Kenya? geez... how about you just don't elect him at all and put in a rich republican.. .I'm sure they wouldn't even bother going to Kenya then... nice job of slamming one of the few guys that may actually help your cause one day...
4. <chuckle> I can imagine your question if he had done the opposite. He is elected to look out for his constiuents and protect this country. I'd say he's done more than the great majority of congresspeople in going to Africa and putting the AIDS epidemic there on the front page again, plus raising awareness and the need for testing among their own population.
5. When did the democrats elect Osama?
6. he is a snake and is putting himself in a position to run against hillary in the primaries
7. Barack Obama cares about Brack Obama. The guy's a hack. The Democrats have orgasms over him, saying "O he's one of the 'rising young stars' of the party." Gimme a damn break. The guy is a dillweed, along with that other doo-bag, Harold Ford. The Dems glowed that he gave SUCH a great speech at the DNC convention. That's wrong, it WASN'T a great speech - it was a mediocre speech. But contrasted with the lame - a ss drivel from Kerry and Edwards, his speech only SEEMED great. Love, Jack
8. I don't care one way or another about Obama. Of course he cares about the poor, all humans feel SOME level of compassion for others. However, he is a senator, so he can afford to be more generous. Afterall, he is not spending HIS money! He's spending YOURS!