08 Presidential Elections

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This man has been in office a week today and already nit-picking, insults and derogatory put downs have began geez. give the man a chance:scream:

Obama's talents threaten right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh a clown in his own right and to me a big fat loser says "I hope he fails nice, do you ever say that about your president if you are an American who love your country? Would you say that about George Bush who was disastrous, about Bill Clinton who was slimy, about Jimmy Carter, who was inept, about Richard Nixon, who was crooked? You may think he's going to fail, you may warn he's going to fail, but "hope" he fails, is't that disloyal? The irony is that Limbaugh and other clowns would have you believe they are bedrock defenders of this country, that they supposedly love, more than the rest of us. It's not the country they love, it's the attention. The idealogy, their preversion of conservatism, is but a means to and end.

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Yes, an observer might point that out that's it's counterproductive to give them attention while decrying their love of attention. But, as already noted, occasionally the clowns spew something that cannot, and out not be ignored. Ideology division is nothing new to politics But has idealogy ever taken quite the seat of prominence it now enjoys? Have people ever been quite so prone to regard their ideological identity A more important than their national identity? The last 30 years are rare in that regard, if not unique. "I hope he fails":confused: The defamation of conservatism Limbaugh represents will stand vindicated? The Republicans will pick up a few seats in midterm election, Limbaughs "side"--his word--will score points. I hope he fumbles that pass. And to heck with the country Limbaughs side seems angry, if in fact that's what it is:rolleyes: Obama was elected in large part on a promise to carry the nation past anger, past the notion that either party has a monopoly on wisdom, past the belief that idealogy is identity. He was elected because the people want a sense of mission that makes them feel like Americans again. If he is successful, Limbaugh and the other clowns will face tough sledding in a radically different world. Small wonder he is so eager to strangle this president in his infancy. And need it be said "I HOPE HE FAILS"

Leonard Pitts.. Tribune Media Services
 
Meh, there will always be people who whine about the president. Always. Some for being from different party, some are just damn negative that the expect everything to fail. Then there is people who "hate" every politician and bash everyone and everything with all their heart and yet they have no opinion, how things should be done. Just ignore the whining. We just have more whiners, since we have eight active and live parties (three of them are big ones)
 
Rush Limbaugh :guffaw: Poor sad man. He and most similar partisan commentators have been losing a lot of listeners. I don't think there's anything he could say at this point that would surprise me.

As to previous comments and awesome pictures, who doesn't totally love our new first family? Hmm? I feel like everything I read about them, and every picture I see just makes me smile and go, 'awww.' Sasha and Malia are 7 and 10, and they already are showing more poise and class than the Bush twins ever did, as far as I can remember. The whole family sets such a great example for the country. It's certainly refreshing, after the Bush years, to see a First Lady who really seems strong and assertive. I was just reading this interview from years ago -- long before Obama went into politics -- that was part of a series (I'm guessing it was a New Yorker series). The author was interviewing various couples from across the country, and the Obamas were one of the couples. One of the first comments was by Michelle, saying how there was a chance Barack might go into politics, but that she thought he was too nice of a guy for it.

On a different topic, I have to say that I'm rather disappointed at the fact that the Inauguration ended up costing DC more money than it made. The DC gov't (and I mean local, not federal) is already having a rough time as it is; just look at the public schools and crime rates.
 
Aw, thanks for all of the pictures of the family. They are all so cute :D

So I was driving down the road today and saw a sign that said this and thought I would share. I was at the stoplight so I wrote it down as to not forget ;) :

"He wasn't my choice, but I love my country. Good luck President Obama and family, and God bless!"

I have to say that I was really impressed by this. At least he is going to give Obama a chance before he says anything critical about him. I think we should all act like this, cause if you didn't vote for him, there isn't much you can do about it now. Just accept it and go on.
Perhaps Limbaugh should take a leaf out of this guys book...
 
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Meh, there will always be people who whine about the president. Always. Some for being from different party, some are just damn negative that the expect everything to fail. Then there is people who "hate" every politician and bash everyone and everything with all their heart and yet they have no opinion, how things should be done. Just ignore the whining. We just have more whiners, since we have eight active and live parties (three of them are big ones)
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EIGHT ye-gads:wtf:, I can't imagine, the gossip about who's right and who's wrong, boggles the mind~

Welcome to "Aloha, Zen" a a changing White House

New president's style is much less formal!
Washington, The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy, when on his first full day in the White house President Obama [nice ring] was photographed in the Oval Office without his suit jacket. There was a logical explanation:Obama who hates the cold, had cranked up the thermostat. "He's from Hawaii OK"? said his senior advisor David Axelrod. who occupies the small but strategically located office next door to his boss. "He likes it warm, you could grow orchids in here":lol: Thus the ruile of George W.--always a coat and tie in the Oval Office. It's much more casual now. .The president arrives at work shortly before 9 am in the morning, roughly two hours later than his predecessor. He likes to do his cardio work-out first, Bush used to slip away mid-day [who cares] but He read several papers, eats breakfasts [likes omelets] witht the family, helps pack his daughters Melia and Sasha, sees them off to school before going to his office. He's also seen still going over papers as late as 10pm. Also he likes to wander a bit through the WH alone checking it out. Obama has brought a more relaxed atmopshere to the White House. He issued an informal edict for 'business casual" on weekends, and set his own example. He showed up Sat. with slacks and a sweater. Under Bush punctuality was a virtue, and started very early, once Colin Powell showed up late and got chewed out for 15 minutes by Bush and no meetings without jacket and tie. Also the refrigerators are stocked with the presidents favorite organic brew:: Honest Tea in Obama's favorite flavors of Black Forest Berry and Green Dragon:) He's so cool and this is so down to earth and natural and well, I love the guy:pand wish him the best of luck in all he does!
 
CHEER OBAMA'S WIN::BACK RECOVERY PLAN

January 20 marked a transcendant moment in the history of our great nation--the inauguration of President Barack Obama as a beacon of hope and change. His election serves as a testment to the struggles of so many along the path to equality, and also as evidence that the founding tennets of our nation--freedom and opportunity for all--are alive today as eer before. Obama's inauguaration could not have come at a more neccessary time. There is no question that times are rough for working American's. In my congressional district, unemployment rates have reached as high as 10%. In short, our nation is in need of some long overdue hope and optimism. The good news is that Obama and the new Congress have already started to take action. Legislation that sets neccessary requirements and accountability provisions for how the Treasury Dept. should draw down the remaining $350 billion in Troubled Asset Relief Program funds has been passed. Unfortunately, under the leadership of Secetary Hank Paulson, the funds were simply used as a means to subsidize struggling banks. And late last month, the House of Representatives passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act--the so called 'stimulus plan', to get our job creation engine churning again. The legislation calls for billions to be spent on highway construction, mass transit and airport improvements. In these tough economic times, we are fortunate to have Obama at the helm. His commitment to bipartisanship and his can-do attitude set a strong example not just for politicians, but for all Americans to follow. we all must come and stay together and forge ahead as one nation if we are truly commimmited to returning the United States to it's economic supremacy. There will always be differences of opinion, but now is not the time to focus on what divides us. Now is the time to focus on what brings us together. We all want good schools, safe neighborhoods, enough food on the table and plenty of job opportunities. These aren't Democratic or Republican ideals--these are human ideals, and they are what our Founding Fathers referred to after the fight for independence when they wrote of the inalienable rights to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" Now in the midst of this critical moment in American history, let us follow the lead of our commander in chief. The time for action is now. We cannot lst history remember us idly sitting by and doing nothing while each passing day brings more and more Americans closer to losing their jobs, their homes and their piece of the American dream. We must move quickly and boldly to bring up our sinking ship. I AM PROUD TO SUPPORT OBAMA'S CALL FOR ACTION WITH AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PLAN

Joe Baca D-Rialato 43rd Congressional district!
 
The $787 billion stimulus bill just passed
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lets hope this jump starts the economy:bolian: go Obama.. and good luck to you, and to us!
 
I'm not sure if this is exactly worthy of going here, but I was ten feet away from SHAKING OBAMA'S HAND today when he visited a local high school in my hometown today. It only solidified what I already knew about the man; he's a gracious, kind hearted man. He tried to shake as many hands as possible. and not just shake their hands, but look them in the eyes and tell them "Thank You". My stomach had butterflies for hours afterwards.

It was truly an incredible speech that he made about the recent economic state of the Southwest and of the US as a whole. I think that if we just put some faith in him, and come together as a country, then we will really see what he has to offer us. I believe the things that he has mapped out for this country will truly work themselves out, if we just stick together.

After this visit today, I know I truly made the right decision by voting for him. Such a great guy.
 
WOW Kimbo good job, I'm impessed that you saw him that close good job
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He's going to get this job done and well all be in such better shape and the country will bow down to him and his superb ideas:bolian: He's brilliant, and that's wonderful that you're there to see it, and him up close!
 
He just came to Ottawa (Canada) and made excellent impressions all round... I know it's not significant politically, but when he made a quick stop to the Byward Market on the canal (lots of little shops and stuff) to grab some local treats for the family, I think he just charmed us Canadians a little more.

It seemed to be a positive, if careful, visit to our parliament and I hope only great things can come with our future neighbourly interactions both locally and on the international stage.
 
Thank's for sharing that Baba he loves Canada according to our news reports, and that he tooled about up there, is awesome for you all:), I'm 100% support him there are so many nay-sayers coming to the surface, geez give the man a chance to prove his plans will work:klingon:
 
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Desertwind said:
I'm 100% support him there are so many nay-sayers coming to the surface, geez give the man a chance to prove his plans:klingon:
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Welcome to a society that wants instant gratification in everything, even politics.
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So true :shifty:

Now I'm getting jealous of all y'all who've gotten to meet him/almost meet him.

Anyway, I think he's still doing an excellent job. I'm just waiting for a certain not-quite-half of Congress to get on board.
 
Thanks desertwind and everyone else for the kind words. Everything you guys have said is spot on in my opinion.

He is truly charming! I got a video of him which I'm trying to put online as we speak, but of course the computer won't work with me!

I just hope that everything that he wishes to accomplish goes off relatively smoothly. The thing that REALLY made me mad, was that outside the school there were hundreds and hundreds of people yelling horrible things at the motorcade. it was truly disgusting. After all Arizona is a red state(oh, and obviously his opponent was the Senator from my state. Go figure). But I was hoping that in some way they would settle down. Nope. Not at all. But I can't guarantee that if the tables had been switched and McCain had won(God forbid) and he was coming to that school(highly doubtful on account of it being in a somewhat needy community, which is neither here, nor there), that I wouldn't be out there with my signs protesting him. I do see now that we need to come together.

And it needs to start in congress first. They need to start off by setting a good example for the rest of the country. And then maybe other pinheads would follow suit and band together. In a perfect world I suppose.
 
I just watched his fantastic speech to Congress and to us,
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I pray with every fiber of my being that all he says comes to past, he's so passionate and so focused and clear headed about all his plans for everything. Lets all hope he gets this done good for all of us here in the U.S!
 
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