Obama Hasn't Brought Country Together

[Excaliber]

Newt Gingrich considers himself in the top 10 possible picks. He mentioned Palin may also run, which makes me question his sanity. I don't think she would have a prayer of winning an election. I'll watch her on Fox, she is an interesting person.

[Excaliber]

Well, I just read that interview between Palin and Beck, I'm not impressed. She was following the classic Republican line, nothing new. I like to see someone form their own opinion's, their own ideas. I get the feeling she will be just another voice from the Repub side with no nothing new to offer, so why bother...

Case in point: Her comparison of Reid comments to Lott's comments. Declaring a double standard on the Demo's. Lott was forced to resign so why shouldn't Reid? Why? Because the comments the two men made are not even in the same ball park! Lott was promoting racism, clearly, without question, applauding it. Saying "we" as a Nation should have listend to Strom Thurmond and followed his lead. If we had we wouldn't have all these "problems" we have today. Followed Thurmonds lead? Whoa, was he serious? Thurmond is the very epitomy of racism. He wanted to desegragate the military opposed equal rights for blacks. I mean the man, bless his heart, was a dyed in the wool classic Southern White racist, there's just no other way to put it. And Lott supports that? Dam right he should have resigned!

Reid's comments, clumsy as they were, recognized a simple truth. The country was ready for a light skinned plain talking "black" man to take office. That is a political reality check, as offensive as it may sound, it's the truth.

Repub's would do well to stop the comparison's between Lott and Reid, it just makes them look stupid in my opinion. Palin included...

[Juggernaut]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

Actually Obama has accomplished a lot in the first year. A couple of examples for you guys to scoff at, 'cause that's the way we play the game here.

Put the auto industry back on track, it has a much better chance of surviving now than it did if Obama had taken no action. Electronic medical record keeping is another little talked about "reform". This is a serious move toward to controlling medical costs rather than try to tax our way of a coming health crisis. His campaign was heavily dependant on technology communication. That has carried over into the White House and in many cases has given the country much greater access to the discussions, decision making policies and structure of the Government. Stimulus funds have been spent in ALL 50 states. Reckless spending say's the Tea Party folks (more like a whine than a saying) but it was a necessary evil to shore up a badly shaken economy (the one he INHERITED)! Invested in education through the tax benefit available to folks for college education. This is an important program as it recognizes the need for America to produce more scientists, engineers and the like. An area we are BEHIND when compared to other countries, like India! Recognizing the need to stabilize Pakistan (they have the bomb you know) AND getting foreign countries to contribute to it's stabilization. Notably Japan's financial support in that regard. Remember when Obama said "American is not at war with Islam". A very shrewd statement, to easily dismissed. He has done more than any other President to change the perception of America in the Muslim world for the better. Something we MUST DO if we ever expect to defeat Al Qaeda. Laugh if you want at his approach to reaching out to these people, but laugh at your own risk. Bush virtually destroyed any hope of dialog with these countries, we are making a come back in that regard.

We see what we want to see. As Bartuff1 said, were inundated with negative talk 24/7/365 and the right wingers can't get enough of the kool aid it spews out.

Although I respect your opinion, your post makes me crack up!

[Excaliber]

I thought someone needed to respond to the constant flow of "Obama has done nothing" dialog. I humbly submitted my list of things he has done, carry on!

Case in point: I wonder how Bush would be handling Yemen about now? Troops on the ground? To hell with the government there that couldn't find it's azz with both hands? Another chance to show that America can get the job done, we don't need no help from you third world lackies? I wonder...

[RAZOR]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

Well, I just read that interview between Palin and Beck, I'm not impressed. She was following the classic Republican line, nothing new. I like to see someone form their own opinion's, their own ideas. I get the feeling she will be just another voice from the Repub side with no nothing new to offer, so why bother...

Case in point: Her comparison of Reid comments to Lott's comments. Declaring a double standard on the Demo's. Lott was forced to resign so why shouldn't Reid? Why? Because the comments the two men made are not even in the same ball park! Lott was promoting racism, clearly, without question, applauding it. Saying "we" as a Nation should have listend to Strom Thurmond and followed his lead. If we had we wouldn't have all these "problems" we have today. Followed Thurmonds lead? Whoa, was he serious? Thurmond is the very epitomy of racism. He wanted to desegragate the military opposed equal rights for blacks. I mean the man, bless his heart, was a dyed in the wool classic Southern White racist, there's just no other way to put it. And Lott supports that? Dam right he should have resigned!

Reid's comments, clumsy as they were, recognized a simple truth. The country was ready for a light skinned plain talking "black" man to take office. That is a political reality check, as offensive as it may sound, it's the truth.

Repub's would do well to stop the comparison's between Lott and Reid, it just makes them look stupid in my opinion. Palin included...

Absolutely a ridiculous assessment, to think Lott would say would publicly endorse racism when holding such a high office is not anywhere in the realm of believable. He didn't get to that position without insight into the political world. He was merely giving accolades to a friend on his birthday.
As a Southern Democrat Thurmond held many political positions, his views on race was just one area that the Democrats fought for in that era. To think that was the only thing he stood for you need to be a little myopic.

[392cobra]

Lloyd Marcus (black) Unhyphenated American, Singer/Songwriter, Entertainer, Author, Artist & Tea Party Patriot.

It’s all about Obama…Mm…Mm..Mm!
January 7th, 2010

My wife Mary’s eyes glaze over whenever I mention football. “But honey this is about life not football” I promise her. She graciously listens. Three years ago with only a few minutes left in the game, all Tony Romo, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys had to do was hold the football so his kicker could kick a game tying field goal. Romo fumbled the ball.



After his horrible unbelievable mistake, the young quarterback sat on the bench dejected with his head hung low. John Madden, former pro football coach was one of the announcers on the TV broadcast team. Madden said, “Somebody needs to tell Romo to get his head up. This game is not over and he still has to lead his team”. Wow, I don’t know why, but I found the wise old coach instructing (mentoring) the young man quite moving.



Madden was saying leadership is understanding it is not about you. As the Bible says, “To whom much is given, much is required”. Madden is also saying, OK, Tony Romo, you said you wanted to be the leader of this team; you must do just that, Lead! You do not have the luxury of sulking over your mistakes. True leadership is putting the needs of your team before your needs.


The Obama administration and the media puts his needs before the best interest of the American people. They believe since Obama is the first black president, he is simply too big to fail. Consequently, every event, policy and etc is judged from a “how will this affect Obama’s presidency” point of view rather than what is best for America.

They protect him at all cost against all offenders. Rush Limbaugh was verbally gang flogged for daring to say he hoped Obama’s wacko agenda failed?



Think about this folks. We have a president that everything is about him. Despite it being the best facility to house enemy combatants, Obama has vowed to close Guantanamo Bay prison to appease far left voters. It’s all about what is best for Obama.



Months ago, Obama called the Cambridge cops stupid for arresting Gates. Black professor Gates was wrong. The white decorated arresting officer was right. Still, the Obama administration and liberal media immediately went into “defend Obama mode”. They launched a national champaign on talk shows, print and etc attempting to prove Obama correct; all police are racist profilers who abuse blacks. Can you imagine the lengths Obama and his minions will go to make him look good. Throw national relations between blacks and the police under the bus, no problem. It’s all about Obama.

Most outrageously, along with 9-11 terrorists, the failed underwear bomber will be given the same legal rights as an American citizen, free lawyer and etc. Why? To pander to Obama’s far left America hating radical voters. Trying terrorists in civilian court will give them access to our intelligence and a worldwide platform to spew their anti-American rhetoric, thus putting American lives at risk. No problem because it is not about us, it’s all about Obama. He has to throw his voters who think we deserved 9-11 a big bone.

After three terrorists attacks in the last six months, many predict another attack will put our president in deep trouble with the American people. That might be the truth regarding a normal presidency. But, you just don’t get it. The media will simply circle the wagons around their golden child. Obama’s black skin is the ultimate trump card exempting him of any criticism and objective critique.

Obama-ites in the media and democrats call the millions of Tea Party Patriots who are against Obama’s, “Fundamental restructuring of America” an angry mob of rednecks and racists. Ignoring the presence of highly visible blacks such as myself and others (I wrote the national Tea Party Anthem for crying out loud) lib commentator Chris Matthews boldly proclaimed, “There are no blacks at the tea parties. They’re all white!” Again, trashing whites and straining race relations in America to further Obama’s agenda, no problem. It’s all about Obama.



Obama was caught on video eight times during his campaign promising health care negotiations would be broadcast on C-span. Now in the White House, Obama has rejected C-span’s request to broadcast the health care negotiations. Obama’s lie will only be reported on a few cable networks and the web. The majority of the mainstream media will protect Obama.



Remember, when the story broke about elementary school kids being taught songs praising Obama? The real message in the songs is, “It’s all about Obama…Mm…Mm..Mm!”



I could go on and on giving examples of how the media judges every political event as how it will affect the presidency of their sacred black president with no regard for America’s best interest.



Here is another quick example. After his heart attack scare, Rush Limbaugh said the health care he received was excellent. Rush said the American health care system is the best in the world. The media was outraged and called Rush’s proclamation an attack against Obama. Apparently, praising our health care system is unacceptable and bordering on “hate speech” when it does not line up with Obama’s agenda. Everything is about Obama.



Mr. Obama is the man who occupies the Oval office, but he is not our leader. He has yet to grasp the concept that it is not about him.

By the way, quarterback Tony Romo did get his head up. He has lead his team to numerous victories. Today, Tony Romo is a pro football superstar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=UZkvkLmkYVg

[Dan40]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

I thought someone needed to respond to the constant flow of "Obama has done nothing" dialog. I humbly submitted my list of things he has done, carry on!

Case in point: I wonder how Bush would be handling Yemen about now? Troops on the ground? To hell with the government there that couldn't find it's azz with both hands? Another chance to show that America can get the job done, we don't need no help from you third world lackies? I wonder...

3 big complaints against Bush.
Stupid!
Iraq war
Reckless spending.

Obummers international conduct, used CD's, iPod, Chavez book, and inability to talk without a teleprompter make STUPID a tie.

Iraq war = giving terrorist civil rights and civil trials. a tie again.

Reckless spending, Bush is guilty for sure. But your list of "accomplishments" is a litany of even more reckless, wasteful, and ineffective spending than Bush. Bush, 8 years, National Debt increases from $5 Trillion to $10 Trillion. Obummer, 1 year, National Debt increases from $10 Trillion to $12.6 Trillion. HALF OF BUSH'S VERY DUBIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENT OF 8 YEARS IN A SINGLE YEAR. Projected to exceed $23 Trillion if Obummer gets 8 years. Or 4.6 TIMES worse than Bush and he was terrible.

[Excaliber]

Our country is a Republic, which means majority doesn't rule, LAW does. Follow the law and the issues become more clear. Don't like the LAW? Change it, until then, it stands as written. Bush didn't follow the law, on many levels, therein lays the problem's that need to be resolved.

American health care system is the best in the world.

That's not what Rush said, he said there is not ONE THING wrong with American health care. Apparently they didn't do enough surgery to remove his head from his azz, that's an idiot statement if I ever heard one!

[Ralphy]

My dad once said, don't listen to what a politician says but what they do. This administration is the most special interest administration I have ever seen.

Totally goes against what this talking head said. Bring America together, that's laughable!

[Ron61]

How can LAW rule when the liars that are elected to represent the people refuse to do what then people want and are only interested in their power and staying in office. And who do you think changes the law. Congress does and they aren't about to follow it themselves.

Ron