“I guess the deaths of over 100,000 Iraqis don’t count, after all, they are the Others.”
CMU;
I would kindly ask you to not put words in my mouth. Moreover, nowhere do I take up the mantle of my father’s sacrifice. It was his sacrifice, not mine. My point, which I’ll try to clarify since you wanted to distort it, is that it shows a total lack of historical perspective to say that the death and destruction of the past 8 years is of Biblical proportions. Even taking the 100,000 Iraqi’s into account, we’re still well short of the 500,000 service men who were killed in WWII. I’d say it is a little short of the TWELVE MILLION Russians who died in WWII.
Having said all that, I am still troubled by Obama himself, and this cult of personality he has built around himself. WHAT does the man stand for?? Believe me, I’ve listened to about 10 of his major speeches over the past 4 months, and I always come out of them asking myself: what is he proposing, other than the word “change”, which, as near as I can tell, he thinks is his ability to be pragmatic and see all sides in the situation.
As we speak, Congress is preparing a $850 BILLION dollar spending bill that will raise our national debt, in one act, by 10%. Where is the press on this? Who is examining the fine details of this bill, to make sure that our money is being well spent? I wish that someone would explain to me how expanding the number of Pell grants by something like $20 BILLION dollars will “stimulate” the economy? Where is Obama on all this?
Ding Ding Ding! One idiot for a “Rock Star” and when thing goes sideways I wonder if everyone will show Obama love?
You see dumbasses the implosion of the Mutant Asset Bubble is well underway and Obama will need your support..
“Can folks take politics seriously, or are we just going to sit back and make myths and legends? I’m starting to feel like I’m watching “American Idol”, not a democracy in action.”
Beautiful! These is no more critical thinking just a bunch of barking seals waiting for some fresh herrings…
benson- Obama did not build a personality cult. We built it around him because we are so hungry, so thirsty for change.
And for someone who has a real vision of what we can and should be. Sorry you odn’t get it. Just look at the crowds, think they are making a point you’re missing.
I’m sorry to say, but your post reinforces my point. Half of those things you list are platitudes, not policies.
Just to take one example:
“For responsible financial regulation where needed”
What the heck does this mean, other than being a platitude? He has not yet made a single statement of POLICY with regard to financial regulation. We are in the process of passing $850 Billion dollars of spending, with no clear guiding principle, other than the congress making sure that there’s “something for everyone”.
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I’m starting to feel like I’m watching “American Idol”, not a democracy in action.
lol totally. and in 8 years he can rid of michelle and star in VH1’s Barack of Love
*rob*
Rahm Emmanuel arriving.
“I guess the deaths of over 100,000 Iraqis don’t count, after all, they are the Others.”
CMU;
I would kindly ask you to not put words in my mouth. Moreover, nowhere do I take up the mantle of my father’s sacrifice. It was his sacrifice, not mine. My point, which I’ll try to clarify since you wanted to distort it, is that it shows a total lack of historical perspective to say that the death and destruction of the past 8 years is of Biblical proportions. Even taking the 100,000 Iraqi’s into account, we’re still well short of the 500,000 service men who were killed in WWII. I’d say it is a little short of the TWELVE MILLION Russians who died in WWII.
Jimmy Carter and Roslyn arriving.
Bill and Hilary arriving shortly to be seated.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, please be seated…The Obamas are about to be announced!”
First President Bush looking a bit frail. Arriving with Barbara.
Having said all that, I am still troubled by Obama himself, and this cult of personality he has built around himself. WHAT does the man stand for?? Believe me, I’ve listened to about 10 of his major speeches over the past 4 months, and I always come out of them asking myself: what is he proposing, other than the word “change”, which, as near as I can tell, he thinks is his ability to be pragmatic and see all sides in the situation.
As we speak, Congress is preparing a $850 BILLION dollar spending bill that will raise our national debt, in one act, by 10%. Where is the press on this? Who is examining the fine details of this bill, to make sure that our money is being well spent? I wish that someone would explain to me how expanding the number of Pell grants by something like $20 BILLION dollars will “stimulate” the economy? Where is Obama on all this?
Ding Ding Ding! One idiot for a “Rock Star” and when thing goes sideways I wonder if everyone will show Obama love?
You see dumbasses the implosion of the Mutant Asset Bubble is well underway and Obama will need your support..
“Can folks take politics seriously, or are we just going to sit back and make myths and legends? I’m starting to feel like I’m watching “American Idol”, not a democracy in action.”
Beautiful! These is no more critical thinking just a bunch of barking seals waiting for some fresh herrings…
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..
benson- Obama did not build a personality cult. We built it around him because we are so hungry, so thirsty for change.
And for someone who has a real vision of what we can and should be. Sorry you odn’t get it. Just look at the crowds, think they are making a point you’re missing.
CMU;
I’m sorry to say, but your post reinforces my point. Half of those things you list are platitudes, not policies.
Just to take one example:
“For responsible financial regulation where needed”
What the heck does this mean, other than being a platitude? He has not yet made a single statement of POLICY with regard to financial regulation. We are in the process of passing $850 Billion dollars of spending, with no clear guiding principle, other than the congress making sure that there’s “something for everyone”.
Enjoy “American Idol”.
Eric Holder and Shinseki have arrived along with other cabinet members.