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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-capitol-hill/ A. We only have one head of state at a time here. B. The Moonie paper? snerk |
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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-capitol-hill/ A. We only have one head of state at a time here. True. But, that hasn't stopped The Obama from selecting his cabinet and making foreign policy statements and other national policy statements. B. The Moonie paper? snerk At least they didn't have the woman who faked the 8 year old heroin addict. |
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"Boater" wrote in message ... Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-capitol-hill/ A. We only have one head of state at a time here. B. The Moonie paper? snerk Maybe, but Bush has pushed to redirect the $25B already authorized for green car development to a temporary cash flow assistance to the auto industry to tide them over until Obama takes office and decides what he wants to do. Seems reasonable to me. Meanwhile, up until yesterday, the Dems in Congress wanted to slice off some of the $700B TARP funding to bail out Detroit, particularly GM. That is, until Pelosi and Reid realized that the political wind wasn't in their favor, so they changed their tune. This crisis is not a typical, POTUS to POTUS transitional issue. Decisions need to be made now, not on January 20th, if one believes GM needs to be saved. Obama should be exercising his influence on the matter, not voting "present" because unless something is done in the next 3 weeks or so, GM may no longer exist as a going concern. That doesn't mean that my personal opinion is for a bailout. I still believe a planned, Chapter 11 filing and reorganization is necessary, under which a bridge loan from the government (taxpayers) would be exercised to help finance operations during the reorganization period. Eisboch |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:09:41 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message ... Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-capitol-hill/ A. We only have one head of state at a time here. B. The Moonie paper? snerk Maybe, but Bush has pushed to redirect the $25B already authorized for green car development to a temporary cash flow assistance to the auto industry to tide them over until Obama takes office and decides what he wants to do. Seems reasonable to me. Meanwhile, up until yesterday, the Dems in Congress wanted to slice off some of the $700B TARP funding to bail out Detroit, particularly GM. That is, until Pelosi and Reid realized that the political wind wasn't in their favor, so they changed their tune. This crisis is not a typical, POTUS to POTUS transitional issue. Decisions need to be made now, not on January 20th, if one believes GM needs to be saved. Obama should be exercising his influence on the matter, not voting "present" because unless something is done in the next 3 weeks or so, GM may no longer exist as a going concern. That doesn't mean that my personal opinion is for a bailout. I still believe a planned, Chapter 11 filing and reorganization is necessary, under which a bridge loan from the government (taxpayers) would be exercised to help finance operations during the reorganization period. It's all about signals and Obama hasn't sent the right signals. I agree - he needs to put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place to calm things down and send the right signal. You would think a "community organizer" would understand the need. |
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Tom Francis - SWSports wrote:
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:09:41 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...-capitol-hill/ A. We only have one head of state at a time here. B. The Moonie paper? snerk Maybe, but Bush has pushed to redirect the $25B already authorized for green car development to a temporary cash flow assistance to the auto industry to tide them over until Obama takes office and decides what he wants to do. Seems reasonable to me. Meanwhile, up until yesterday, the Dems in Congress wanted to slice off some of the $700B TARP funding to bail out Detroit, particularly GM. That is, until Pelosi and Reid realized that the political wind wasn't in their favor, so they changed their tune. This crisis is not a typical, POTUS to POTUS transitional issue. Decisions need to be made now, not on January 20th, if one believes GM needs to be saved. Obama should be exercising his influence on the matter, not voting "present" because unless something is done in the next 3 weeks or so, GM may no longer exist as a going concern. That doesn't mean that my personal opinion is for a bailout. I still believe a planned, Chapter 11 filing and reorganization is necessary, under which a bridge loan from the government (taxpayers) would be exercised to help finance operations during the reorganization period. It's all about signals and Obama hasn't sent the right signals. I agree - he needs to put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place to calm things down and send the right signal. You would think a "community organizer" would understand the need. Once again, we only have one president at a time. What you are advocating is a variance of the parliamentary system, sort of, in which the opposition party has some standing, and in which there are "shadow" officials of the opposition party, ready to move in and take over on practically a moment's notice. At the moment, Barack Obama has absolutely no standing constitutionally. Hell, he even resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate. How can he "put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place"? If he attempted that, under our system, it would be usurpation of power and, in fact, pretty much a coup. What could be done is this: Bush, as president, could call upon Obama, as president-elect, to meet with him and his advisers on a daily basis, come up with plans both entities endorse 100% and jointly announce and implement those plans on an interim basis with the help of Congressional leaders. Or something like that. Part of the problem here is that the current president has skirted the intent and sometimes the letter of the Constitution when it suited his purposes because he had no understanding or respect for it. I doubt he has even read it. The incoming president is a professor of constitutional law, understands he has to follow the document, and sure as hell does not want his administration to start with him in violation of it. George W. Bush baked our cake. We have to eat it until he is no longer in office. The mess we are in rightfully belongs on Bush's desk, and Obama will inherit it. But it isn't Obama's mess...yet. Sorry, boys...and once again, we only have one president at a time. |
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On Nov 21, 7:48*am, Boater wrote:
Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:09:41 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...tays-out-of-ca.... A. We only have one head of state at a time here. B. The Moonie paper? *snerk Maybe, but Bush has pushed to redirect the $25B already authorized for green car development to a temporary *cash flow assistance to the auto industry to tide them over until Obama takes office and decides what he wants to do. Seems reasonable to me. Meanwhile, up until yesterday, the Dems in Congress wanted to slice off some of the $700B *TARP funding to bail out Detroit, particularly GM. * That is, until Pelosi and Reid realized that the political wind wasn't in their favor, so they changed their tune. This crisis is not a typical, POTUS to POTUS transitional issue. *Decisions need to be made now, not on January 20th, if one believes GM needs to be saved. *Obama should be exercising his influence on the matter, not voting "present" because unless something is done in the next 3 weeks or so, GM may no longer exist as a going concern. That doesn't mean that my personal opinion is for a bailout. * I still believe a planned, Chapter 11 filing and reorganization is necessary, under which a bridge loan from the government (taxpayers) would be exercised to help finance operations during the reorganization period. It's all about signals and Obama hasn't sent the right signals. I agree - he needs to put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place to calm things down and send the right signal. You would think a "community organizer" would understand the need. Once again, we only have one president at a time. What you are advocating is a variance of the parliamentary system, sort of, in which the opposition party has some standing, and in which there are "shadow" officials of the opposition party, ready to move in and take over on practically a moment's notice. At the moment, Barack Obama has absolutely no standing constitutionally. Hell, he even resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate. How can he "put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place"? If he attempted that, under our system, it would be usurpation of power and, in fact, pretty much a coup. What could be done is this: Bush, as president, could call upon Obama, as president-elect, to meet with him and his advisers on a daily basis, * come up with plans both entities endorse 100% and jointly announce and implement those plans on an interim basis with the help of Congressional leaders. Or something like that. Part of the problem here is that the current president has skirted the intent and sometimes the letter of the Constitution when it suited his purposes because he had no understanding or respect for it. I doubt he has even read it. The incoming president is a professor of constitutional law, understands he has to follow the document, and sure as hell does not want his administration to start with him in violation of it. George W. Bush baked our cake. We have to eat it until he is no longer in office. The mess we are in rightfully belongs on Bush's desk, and Obama will inherit it. But it isn't Obama's mess...yet. Sorry, boys...and once again, we only have one president at a time.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Well, if Obama's afraid to step up, maybe he shoudn't have run... |
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On Nov 21, 7:02*am, Boater wrote:
Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? |
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"Boater" wrote in message ... wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: It's all about signals and Obama hasn't sent the right signals. I agree - he needs to put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place to calm things down and send the right signal. You would think a "community organizer" would understand the need. Once again, we only have one president at a time. What you are advocating is a variance of the parliamentary system, sort of, in which the opposition party has some standing, and in which there are "shadow" officials of the opposition party, ready to move in and take over on practically a moment's notice. At the moment, Barack Obama has absolutely no standing constitutionally. Hell, he even resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate. How can he "put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place"? If he attempted that, under our system, it would be usurpation of power and, in fact, pretty much a coup. I don't think Tom suggested a working Treasury Secretary. Of course he can't do that yet. I think he meant announcing his choice for one, which might help generate some optimism for the economic climate that exists. Instead, Hillary is doing her routine again, holding up much needed announcements while she negotiates her level of power in the pecking order of his proposed cabinet. It's just like the negotiations that took place before she would agree to concede victory to Obama in the primaries and drop her threats of "taking it to the convention". You can bet that *that* is exactly what is going on. Hillary first. Country second. Traditionally, the incoming POTUS keeps his mouth shut about current issues until he takes office. The current economic situation is not typical or traditional. GM may be gonzo by Jan 20th. Obama needs to chime in and present his plan to be executed as soon as he takes the reigns. Instead, he has quickly and conveniently resigned from the Senate sooner than traditionally, so he won't have to go on record with his vote for the possible bailout. Creeps, every single one of them. Eisboch p.s. Harry, sorry about sending this email. Hit the wrong "reply" button. |
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Tim wrote:
On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. |
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Boater wrote:
wrote: On Nov 21, 7:48 am, Boater wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:09:41 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote: "Boater" wrote in message ... Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...tays-out-of-ca... A. We only have one head of state at a time here. B. The Moonie paper? snerk Maybe, but Bush has pushed to redirect the $25B already authorized for green car development to a temporary cash flow assistance to the auto industry to tide them over until Obama takes office and decides what he wants to do. Seems reasonable to me. Meanwhile, up until yesterday, the Dems in Congress wanted to slice off some of the $700B TARP funding to bail out Detroit, particularly GM. That is, until Pelosi and Reid realized that the political wind wasn't in their favor, so they changed their tune. This crisis is not a typical, POTUS to POTUS transitional issue. Decisions need to be made now, not on January 20th, if one believes GM needs to be saved. Obama should be exercising his influence on the matter, not voting "present" because unless something is done in the next 3 weeks or so, GM may no longer exist as a going concern. That doesn't mean that my personal opinion is for a bailout. I still believe a planned, Chapter 11 filing and reorganization is necessary, under which a bridge loan from the government (taxpayers) would be exercised to help finance operations during the reorganization period. It's all about signals and Obama hasn't sent the right signals. I agree - he needs to put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place to calm things down and send the right signal. You would think a "community organizer" would understand the need. Once again, we only have one president at a time. What you are advocating is a variance of the parliamentary system, sort of, in which the opposition party has some standing, and in which there are "shadow" officials of the opposition party, ready to move in and take over on practically a moment's notice. At the moment, Barack Obama has absolutely no standing constitutionally. Hell, he even resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate. How can he "put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place"? If he attempted that, under our system, it would be usurpation of power and, in fact, pretty much a coup. What could be done is this: Bush, as president, could call upon Obama, as president-elect, to meet with him and his advisers on a daily basis, come up with plans both entities endorse 100% and jointly announce and implement those plans on an interim basis with the help of Congressional leaders. Or something like that. Part of the problem here is that the current president has skirted the intent and sometimes the letter of the Constitution when it suited his purposes because he had no understanding or respect for it. I doubt he has even read it. The incoming president is a professor of constitutional law, understands he has to follow the document, and sure as hell does not want his administration to start with him in violation of it. George W. Bush baked our cake. We have to eat it until he is no longer in office. The mess we are in rightfully belongs on Bush's desk, and Obama will inherit it. But it isn't Obama's mess...yet. Sorry, boys...and once again, we only have one president at a time.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Well, if Obama's afraid to step up, maybe he shoudn't have run... You missed the point. Under our form of government, Obama has no standing to do what has been suggested here. It's not fear that keeps him from acting. It is respect for our Constitution, our laws, our traditions. The President cannot do whatever the hell he/she wants, although obviously Bush bent those rules whenever it pleased him. Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. The Obama could, as others have said, disclose his Treas. Sec. nominee and use that press conference to provide guidance as to what he expects of his Treas. Sec. |
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Boater wrote:
Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. |
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Eisboch wrote:
"Boater" wrote in message ... wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: It's all about signals and Obama hasn't sent the right signals. I agree - he needs to put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place to calm things down and send the right signal. You would think a "community organizer" would understand the need. Once again, we only have one president at a time. What you are advocating is a variance of the parliamentary system, sort of, in which the opposition party has some standing, and in which there are "shadow" officials of the opposition party, ready to move in and take over on practically a moment's notice. At the moment, Barack Obama has absolutely no standing constitutionally. Hell, he even resigned his seat in the U.S. Senate. How can he "put a transitional Treasury Secretary in place"? If he attempted that, under our system, it would be usurpation of power and, in fact, pretty much a coup. I don't think Tom suggested a working Treasury Secretary. Of course he can't do that yet. I think he meant announcing his choice for one, which might help generate some optimism for the economic climate that exists. Instead, Hillary is doing her routine again, holding up much needed announcements while she negotiates her level of power in the pecking order of his proposed cabinet. It's just like the negotiations that took place before she would agree to concede victory to Obama in the primaries and drop her threats of "taking it to the convention". You can bet that *that* is exactly what is going on. Hillary first. Country second. Traditionally, the incoming POTUS keeps his mouth shut about current issues until he takes office. The current economic situation is not typical or traditional. GM may be gonzo by Jan 20th. Obama needs to chime in and present his plan to be executed as soon as he takes the reigns. Instead, he has quickly and conveniently resigned from the Senate sooner than traditionally, so he won't have to go on record with his vote for the possible bailout. Creeps, every single one of them. Eisboch p.s. Harry, sorry about sending this email. Hit the wrong "reply" button. I am sure Obama will announce his choice for treasury secretary soon. I believe the current "Hillary" to-do is entirely a creation of the media, which has nothing to do, and the usual Hillary haters. The media is speculating on speculation, nothing more. Also, I have a theory about the decline in the stock market. I think the price of stocks has been widely inflated for a long, long time, that shares were being traded at prices that bore no relationship to value or anything credible and reasonable, such as honest bookkeeping. Perhaps a Dow around 7000-8000 is more reflective of reality in the value of the shares of the companies than a Dow over 12000. Sadly, many pension funds representing workers in private and public employment were heavily invested in stocks, and with the 35%+ fall in the value of shares generally, the funds are scrambling to meet their pension payout obligations to retirees. That means they have to pull back on their investments in more productive sectors of the economy. Perhaps in the future the "prudent man" decision makers at pension funds will realize that the stock market is no place for the funds managed for the benefit of retirees. |
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On Nov 21, 7:16*am, Boater wrote:
Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: *Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. Oh, I know what you were saying, but I couldn't resist the play-on- words... |
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On Nov 21, 7:21*am, BAR wrote:
Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: *Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. Well Actually he is playing his part in boosting the economy already. Ever since he's been elected. Gun 'n ammo sales have really inclined because people are afraid of the 2nd Amendment being tampered with. |
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Tim wrote:
On Nov 21, 7:21 am, BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. Well Actually he is playing his part in boosting the economy already. Ever since he's been elected. Gun 'n ammo sales have really inclined because people are afraid of the 2nd Amendment being tampered with. Actually, gun and ammo sales are booming because the simple-minded fools who listen and pay attention to right-wing radio and the NRA and read certain discussion groups are being led like sheep by gun manufacturers and gun dealers. |
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Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:21 am, BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. Well Actually he is playing his part in boosting the economy already. Ever since he's been elected. Gun 'n ammo sales have really inclined because people are afraid of the 2nd Amendment being tampered with. Actually, gun and ammo sales are booming because the simple-minded fools who listen and pay attention to right-wing radio and the NRA and read certain discussion groups are being led like sheep by gun manufacturers and gun dealers. We are all doing out part to help out the economy in any way we can. I am surprised that you, Harry, are against people purchasing implements to hurl lead at their own stumpy's. |
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BAR wrote:
Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:21 am, BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. Well Actually he is playing his part in boosting the economy already. Ever since he's been elected. Gun 'n ammo sales have really inclined because people are afraid of the 2nd Amendment being tampered with. Actually, gun and ammo sales are booming because the simple-minded fools who listen and pay attention to right-wing radio and the NRA and read certain discussion groups are being led like sheep by gun manufacturers and gun dealers. We are all doing out part to help out the economy in any way we can. I am surprised that you, Harry, are against people purchasing implements to hurl lead at their own stumpy's. Alas, Stumpy is no more. He was shot to hell the last time we were out there, and then...he was tractored out to make room for drainfield. Hey, I have no problem with folks buying guns, but the current irrationality in the gun world that is provoking sales is funny to watch. The "boys" are being played, big time. |
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Jim wrote: BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. I don't know what it is about this guy that makes Ol' Harry feel all warm and fuzzy. One of reasons is that he gives the right-wing retards heart palpitations. What I want to know is The Obama's definition of change and hope. He keeps pulling in Clinton retreads for his administration. I think The Obama Hopes we will view this as Change when all it is is Clinton Redux. |
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Jim wrote: Boater wrote: Jim wrote: BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. I don't know what it is about this guy that makes Ol' Harry feel all warm and fuzzy. One of reasons is that he gives the right-wing retards heart palpitations. As usual you have it ass backwards. It's the far left that are swooning and palpitating. He will disappoint you in the end. No one gives a schitt what the far left wants or says. The far left does not control the Democratic party, the party apparatus, or government officials elected from the party's ranks. There is no far left equivalent of the right-wing evangelicals bearing down on the Democrats. The far left got The Obama the nomination. Do you think they will do it again? I have some friends among the Social Democrats. Their switchboard is not ringing with calls from the incoming administration. What is a Social Democrat? |
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"Vic Smith" wrote in message ... On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:15 -0500, Boater wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: And he will be a one term President. Which, all-in-all, might not be a bad thing. By the way, get ready for 2010 and the repudiation of the Democratic Congress. It's going to be 1994 all over again. I know you are hopeful, Tom...and it is traditional the party in power loses seats at the mid-terms...but... ...your party is dead, bereft of ideas, and controlled by the evangelical fruitcakes. You cannot win national elections by appealing only to the watchers of Faux News and listeners to Rush Limbaugh. There seems to be something missed in this discussion of Obama interfering with the policies of our current President. Namely, with only a bare two months left, it is only honorable and polite to let GWB cement his legacy in his own way. Give the current President of The United States of America and his party, The Republican Party, every opportunity to continue their policies, and lead us to prosperity. They have earned that, at the least. IMHO. --Vic Then Obama should not have resigned from the Senate. He should have stayed, contributed to a solution and earned his pay until Jan 20. Instead he did the equivilent of voting "present" and exited stage right (or left) at a very critical and historically difficult period of time. Eisboch |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:08:20 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote: "Vic Smith" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:15 -0500, Boater wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: And he will be a one term President. Which, all-in-all, might not be a bad thing. By the way, get ready for 2010 and the repudiation of the Democratic Congress. It's going to be 1994 all over again. I know you are hopeful, Tom...and it is traditional the party in power loses seats at the mid-terms...but... ...your party is dead, bereft of ideas, and controlled by the evangelical fruitcakes. You cannot win national elections by appealing only to the watchers of Faux News and listeners to Rush Limbaugh. There seems to be something missed in this discussion of Obama interfering with the policies of our current President. Namely, with only a bare two months left, it is only honorable and polite to let GWB cement his legacy in his own way. Give the current President of The United States of America and his party, The Republican Party, every opportunity to continue their policies, and lead us to prosperity. They have earned that, at the least. IMHO. --Vic Then Obama should not have resigned from the Senate. He should have stayed, contributed to a solution and earned his pay until Jan 20. Instead he did the equivilent of voting "present" and exited stage right (or left) at a very critical and historically difficult period of time. Bottom line is you'll bitch, no matter what he does. Just a fact of life. Would be pretty boring otherwise, I admit. So what's new on the boat front? --Vic |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:08:20 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote: "Vic Smith" wrote in message .. . On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:15 -0500, Boater wrote: Tom Francis - SWSports wrote: And he will be a one term President. Which, all-in-all, might not be a bad thing. By the way, get ready for 2010 and the repudiation of the Democratic Congress. It's going to be 1994 all over again. I know you are hopeful, Tom...and it is traditional the party in power loses seats at the mid-terms...but... ...your party is dead, bereft of ideas, and controlled by the evangelical fruitcakes. You cannot win national elections by appealing only to the watchers of Faux News and listeners to Rush Limbaugh. There seems to be something missed in this discussion of Obama interfering with the policies of our current President. Namely, with only a bare two months left, it is only honorable and polite to let GWB cement his legacy in his own way. Give the current President of The United States of America and his party, The Republican Party, every opportunity to continue their policies, and lead us to prosperity. They have earned that, at the least. IMHO. --Vic Then Obama should not have resigned from the Senate. He should have stayed, contributed to a solution and earned his pay until Jan 20. Instead he did the equivilent of voting "present" and exited stage right (or left) at a very critical and historically difficult period of time. Here is what disturbs me the most - with two exceptions, he's picked the most radical members of Clinton's administration to populate his cabinet. It's Clinton all over again only this time, the President is really black. And the one that's even more scary than Gorelick for AG is Eric Holder - this is the guy who wants to limit free speech and really believes that it's necessary. It's like GEB populating his cabinet with the more radical members of his father's administration - which he did. I guess it's just a matter of perspective. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:35:22 -0800 (PST), Tim wrote:
On Nov 21, 7:21*am, BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: *Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. Well Actually he is playing his part in boosting the economy already. Ever since he's been elected. Gun 'n ammo sales have really inclined because people are afraid of the 2nd Amendment being tampered with. They need to be worrying more about the 1st Amendment. -- John H. |
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:40:15 -0500, BAR wrote:
Boater wrote: Jim wrote: Boater wrote: Jim wrote: BAR wrote: Boater wrote: Tim wrote: On Nov 21, 7:02 am, Boater wrote: Obama is a lawyer and versed in the Constitution. He is not going to ignore the Constitution while President-elect. LOL! So, he WILL ignore it after Jan 20? Actually, I'm certain President Obama will follow the Constitution much more closely than the current Administration. After he rips out a few paragraphs, sections and articles. The ones that he has already expressed he doesn't like. I don't know what it is about this guy that makes Ol' Harry feel all warm and fuzzy. One of reasons is that he gives the right-wing retards heart palpitations. As usual you have it ass backwards. It's the far left that are swooning and palpitating. He will disappoint you in the end. No one gives a schitt what the far left wants or says. The far left does not control the Democratic party, the party apparatus, or government officials elected from the party's ranks. There is no far left equivalent of the right-wing evangelicals bearing down on the Democrats. The far left got The Obama the nomination. Do you think they will do it again? I have some friends among the Social Democrats. Their switchboard is not ringing with calls from the incoming administration. What is a Social Democrat? Kissing cousins of Secular Progressives. -- John H. |
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