George Obama doesn't want his poverty to harm his brother. But he obviously is living in miserable conditions, and Barack Obama preached that the "greatest Moral Failing of America" is that the rest of us do not act as "our brother's keeper." What example does Barack Obama set? There's no excuse!

Steve, Boston, USA

I am appalled at the right wing radio hosts particularly Shawn Hannity who try to assassinate Sen Obama's character in regards to his half brother without reporting the details of the situation. Mr. Hannity conveniently omitted this fact which totally explains the Sen Obama's position.

Stephen Henderson, West Covina, USA

People forget the complexity of extended families,as compared to nucleus one's,which are common to life in the western developed world". In extended one's,with numerous siblings every one is expected to fend for themselves & hand out the excess to the siblings, if they ever ask!

Louis, Beijing,

It's heart breaking to see this poor man , BHO brother living in such condition in a hut with no door except for some cloth over the doorway. Eating food that BHO would vomit just by looking at it.

I hope BHO immediately move his brother from that hut and send him an allowance. Oprah help him.

Doris, Fort Lee, New Jersey

Mary, ask Cindy McCain's denied half-sister about compassion. And doesn't McCain have a dozen houses and about $36 million to Barack's $4 milliion? Who's really elitist?

Nadine, Farmington,

You can only help people who want to be helped and if George wishes to retain his independence and pull himself up by hiw OWN bootstraps then more power to him. Mind your own business! I am sure if he wanted help all he has to do is ask - but not everyone is out with a begging bowl - GO George.

Susan, Dallas, USA

So...Obama is solely responsible for a half-brother who wasn't even born until he was over 30 years old, who he's only seen twice in his life, who lives in a different continent, and who, as stated in THIS article, feels safe and secure. Shame on you McCainites! Even the mafia doesn't attack family.

Kbob, New York, USA

This total disregard of his brother only further proves his 'elitist" status. How can Obama have compassion for the "poor working folks" when he has such apathy towards his brother? But what else would your expect from one who has no compassion for an infant. He isn't what he tries to appear to be.

Mary, Jacksonville, Arkansas, US

Scary indeed how the American process of "electing" a President has become.

The problem is the questionable background of Senator Obama who could not pass eligibility for a security clearance if one is to believe the rhetoric.

The PM is "elected" by a safer process.

Payne, Honolulu, USA

I so agree with Dr. Alinta!! How can that man pretend to care about complete strangers', fellow Americans' well-being when he cares not a whit that his half-brother, or indeed own grand-mother, are living in slums below the poverty line. Gave her posters of him, I read somewhere.Ha!!!

elizabeth schumann, Paris, France

It is normal that people will want to know how Obama is taking care of his family, afterll they say charity begins from home. No matter how far removed Obama may think that George is from him, the truth is that they are still blood brothers. If you want to rule the world, start from home.

Dr. Godwin Alinta, Lagos, Nigeria

"dipping a greasy hunk of goat in salt before popping it into his mouth". Is this from The Onion?

GN, Dublin,