What I am saying is if he pulls everyone together during his second term, and even makes more improvements to the point where unemployment is down to say 3 or 4 percent and so forth, does he go down as one of the best? Gas prices would be around $2.50 cents a gallon.
In today's age, unemployment will never be that low with any President. If gas goes that low, it probably will have nothing to do with Obama. One of the biggest myths is that the President can make the price of gas go up or down. In reality, he has little control of it. Before the election, experts predicted that no matter who won the election, things will probably be much better in 4 years, and whoever was in office would take/get credit for it.
Many people predict now that the left and right will both move more to the center to get things done. Let's hope they're right.
Many people predict now that the left and right will both move more to the center to get things done. Let's hope they're right.
From your mouth to God's ears, Lou. Political moderacy is the only hope for the future. The only hope. People who can't see that from too far down either side of the political aisle are living in the past.
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
From your mouth to God's ears, Lou. Political moderacy is the only hope for the future. The only hope. People who can't see that from too far down either side of the political aisle are living in the past.
I think there's a good chance of it happening. Obama is now all about his legacy, and he no longer has to suck up to the base. He can move to the center. The Republicans saw their extreme right policies blow up in their faces in both the Presidential election, and Senate races. If they're smart, they'll work with the Democrats.
From your mouth to God's ears, Lou. Political moderacy is the only hope for the future. The only hope. People who can't see that from too far down either side of the political aisle are living in the past.
I think there's a good chance of it happening. Obama is now all about his legacy, and he no longer has to suck up to the base. He can move to the center. The Republicans saw their extreme right policies blow up in their faces in both the Presidential election, and Senate races. If they're smart, they'll work with the Democrats.
That's the key.
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
I understand there is a contingent of House Republicans who are going to break with the tea party and engage in negotiations. Apparently Obama and Boehner get along fairly well and were very close to striking the "grand bargain." With electoral politics out of the way for at least six months (2014 looms!) it is in Omama's and Boehmer's best interest to push through a tax and deficit cutting deal,and move us away from the cliff. It is also something that would enhance both men's legacies. Obama would be seen as a better president and Boehner a better and stronger speaker of the house. Let's hope they can do what Reagan and Tip O'Neill did.
"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"
Has anyone checked Fox News? Have they gone off totally off the walls yet?
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ROFL ... Karl Rove refused to believe Romney lost Ohio, Bill O'Reilly said white men no longer control America, and essentially that its all over for this country, an anchor walked off the set, and of course not on Fox Donald Trump has called for a revolution!
I expect Faux News will just go on and pretend Romney won.
Karl Rove is having a painful day after, trying to explain how his machine failed to deliver. On a side note my poor brother-in-law has been in NYC three times in the last year and a half, and every time there he's been stopped by people, who thinks he's Karl Rove. He even had to show his license to a lady, who didn't believe it.
On other notes PA delivered by 5 points as I said it would a couple weeks ago. The day will come again when it goes republican in a presidential race, but this certainly wasn't the time.
I think Congress is going to have to back off its stated priority of doing whatever it can to undermine the President. They won't be running against an incumbent. They won't be as attached to the Tea Party agenda that took all the credit for the 2010 midterm elections, and they know they're being watched closely.
Not that it matters now, but what's going on in Florida? Is there going to be a recount again? Why don't they project the winner yet?
I think the voting lines in Dade County are presently down to a three hour wait. Voter suppression must continue even when it's defeated by the people.
Doing the popular vote now. Didn't you read the last page? Trump called for a revolution to end electoral college, which I agree with him, but just to rob the popular vote in his face, I'd keep reporting.
I am offering Donald trump $5,000,000 if he can provide me with a videotape of him criticizing the Electoral College in 2000 when Bush defeated Gore despite losing the popular vote. I also require that he also include his seventh grade school transcripts.
He said the election was a sham. It wasn't...even though he did his best to make it one.
Not that it matters now, but what's going on in Florida? Is there going to be a recount again? Why don't they project the winner yet?
I think the voting lines in Dade County are presently down to a three hour wait. Voter suppression must continue even when it's defeated by the people.
It was bound to happen when the early voting was cut short. Thank goodness it was not up to Florida and not 2000 all over again.
"Fire cannot kill a dragon." -Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones
I am offering Donald trump $5,000,000 if he can provide me with a videotape of him criticizing the Electoral College in 2000 when Bush defeated Gore despite losing the popular vote. I also require that he also include his seventh grade school transcripts.
He said the election was a sham. It wasn't...even though he did his best to make it one.
Amen to that, nobody from this side was revolting then.
I think they said there are about 2.5 million people undecided. It seems they all voted for Obama, cause that's the number by which he is leading. Think of all the money GOP spend and all the false ads.
"Fire cannot kill a dragon." -Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones
I just can't not post this, I got such a laugh out of how awkward that walk was down to the "Decision Desk."
"There's too much Obama vote..." "There just aren't enough Republican votes left.." "Percent certainty? -99.95."
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Thanks Gina. That IS hilarious.
Boy just couldn't believe their ears hu? Poor Mr. Bush's Brain, crunching those numbers like crazy. Ha ha. After blowing what on the campaign with his super pac? $300 million? Yikes!!
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I just can't not post this, I got such a laugh out of how awkward that walk was down to the "Decision Desk."
"There's too much Obama vote..." "There just aren't enough Republican votes left.." "Percent certainty? -99.95."
This is like watching David Letterman walking on camera to the roof to throw a watermelon off the building. I wish the camera would have passed a sobbing Sean Hannity.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
Shmoe you have no clue what you are talking about. Obama accomplished more in his first term than anyone other than FDR and LBJ, and he did it in the face of a reactionary congress led by the wackos in the House and the racist Mitch McConnell who made it clear from the get go that his primary goal was to make Obama a one term president. Now that the far right has been given the spanking it deserves, moderates from both sides of th aisle may be able to work out compromises to allow the country to move FORWARD even more.
I knew from his postings before the election that he was going to be bitter when his boy Romney lost. He needs to get over it. It was an electoral landslide. The people have spoken.
My boy Romney? I supported him in the election but in no way shape or form was he the perfect candidate. I thought he was a better alternative, because no matter how you people want to spin it, Obama's first terms was sluggish, ineffective and he was not a strong leader. He governed from the left as opposed to the middle and he achieved almost nothing other than the auto bailout, Iraq and killing Osama Bin Laden.
I want nothing more for the House and Obama to work together to get something done I really do. Whether it will happen I don't know but I certainly do not wish ill on our president, I don't want him to fail I and I want this country to go forward in a bipartisan manner, no matter who is in office.
But let's face it, the people elected Obama, but in no way was it by a landslide like the last time. He may have handily beaten Romney in electoral votes, but the popular vote was pretty even. Half of this country is not satisfied with Obama and his administration which has to tell him something.
The Republicans on the other hand, need to stop going so extreme and become more moderate and drop this damn tea party sherade which is the lousiest excuse for politics I have ever seen. People like Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann don't belong in any position of power.
Bottom line: we just need to work together and get shit done.
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"Don't ever go against the family again. Ever"- Michael Corleone
I listened to Beck, Hannity AND Limbaugh today. Limbaugh was like "F*** all you moochers!". Hannity said the same thing but admitted the Republicans might need to change branding. Beck was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. He made comparisons to the American Revolution and said "sometimes God sucks".
"When the snows fall and the white winds blow, the lone wolf dies but the pack survives." Winter is Coming Now this is the Law of the Jungleāas old and as true as the sky; And the wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk, the Law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
I love that first picture. Who is the President on the left with the brown shirt? Cool picture
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"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I love that first picture. Who is the President on the left with the brown shirt? Cool picture
TIS
LBJ, I love that picture as well!
Who is the guy all the way on the right with the glasses? And who is the guy that his back is facing the picture and is from the old days of the republic?
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Tommy Shots: They want me running the family, don't they know I have a young wife? Sal Vitale: (laughs) Tommy, jump in, the water's fine.