State of the Union

Highball

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Obama is a good speaker but I've heard snipits contained in this speech from him before. He's like the door to door salesman. He has a lot to look at and all kinds of promises but so far he hasn't done much to fulfill those.
 
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JLM

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Obama is a good speaker but I've heard snipits contained in this speech from him before. He's like the door to door salesman. He has a lot to look at and all kinds of promises but so far he hasn't done much to fulfill those.

And did you really expect him to "do much to fulfill those (promises)"? He's one man who has good ideas and good intentions and can probably provide some direction - but he's not going to do anything BY HIMSELF. For that to have a hope of happening he needs full support from BOTH political parties.
 

El Barto

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And did you really expect him to "do much to fulfill those (promises)"? He's one man who has good ideas and good intentions and can probably provide some direction - but he's not going to do anything BY HIMSELF. For that to have a hope of happening he needs full support from BOTH political parties.
I think that this dictator title he is getting is just political whining. But that said, the healthcare is too big an issue to be pushed through in such a short time. It was pointed out that jobs were more important and on that I agree. If more people were working then this would of passed through . I think it's a good thing that things turned out the way it did, it will give them time to set up a solid deal on health care.
I find it wishful thinking of the right to think Obama is going down . A political eternity is about 6 months . He has two down and 6 more to go. It ain't over yet ;)
 

DaSleeper

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And did you really expect him to "do much to fulfill those (promises)"? He's one man who has good ideas and good intentions and can probably provide some direction - but he's not going to do anything BY HIMSELF. For that to have a hope of happening he needs full support from BOTH political parties.
He does not need both parties to pass anything....
Don't blame the other party if his own can't agree on anything and have to be bribed to agree with the party line...:roll:
 

EagleSmack

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He does not need both parties to pass anything....
Don't blame the other party if his own can't agree on anything and have to be bribed to agree with the party line...:roll:

You are exactly right. The Democrats control both houses. Even after the SHOCKER in Massachusetts the Dems own both houses. But they have shown that even with both houses under Democrat control it was business as usual and Democrats needed payoffs and bribes to get as far as they did.

Now that they saw that Massachusetts decided to fill Kennedy's seat with a Republican the Dems are running for cover.
 

DaSleeper

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I think that this dictator title he is getting is just political whining. But that said, the healthcare is too big an issue to be pushed through in such a short time. It was pointed out that jobs were more important and on that I agree. If more people were working then this would of passed through . I think it's a good thing that things turned out the way it did, it will give them time to set up a solid deal on health care.
I find it wishful thinking of the right to think Obama is going down . A political eternity is about 6 months . He has two down and 6 more to go. It ain't over yet ;)
Bart: Didn't you see?? even the Obama girl ain't drinkin' the koolaid no more:lol:

YouTube - Hannity: Obama Girl Falls Out of Love?


Pity you're on dial-up.......she is good lookin':p
 

Highball

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Speaking of the Scott Brown victory in Massachusetts here is a link to a powerful campaign ad he ran in that state. I've never seen a campaign ad quite like this one. The link: YouTube - Massachusetts Miracle. Some in California are talking about something similar in the next Senatorial campaign when Barbara Boxer is up for re-election.
 

El Barto

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Speaking of the Scott Brown victory in Massachusetts here is a link to a powerful campaign ad he ran in that state. I've never seen a campaign ad quite like this one. The link: YouTube - Massachusetts Miracle. Some in California are talking about something similar in the next Senatorial campaign when Barbara Boxer is up for re-election.
Wow what a pompous peice of **** that was ! Probably the same writers the write the hype about movies 'Best motion picture ever" Tyranny? Seriously , these guys are either full of them selves or they think the American voters are puppets. If thats the case , we are all in trouble .
The fact this guy came and disrupts the Senate anti filibuster majority is a good thing, I just hope its because he has better merits then scare tactics.
 

ironsides

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Did anyone watch President Obama's State of the Union address last night?

He hasn't lost his oratorical skills. Last night's speech was direct and to the point. Health Care was on the agenda, but he covered a lot of other ground. Comments?

Yes, he really said a lot without saying anything. Justice Alito pretty much summed it all up with his comment.

President Obama called out the Supreme Court. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. winced at the accusation and muttered, "Not true." And then official Washington and the legal community went to the tape, and examined it frame by frame.
washingtonpost.com
 

ironsides

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President Obama is having a reality check.

President Barack Obama is endorsing nuclear energy like never before, trying to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats on climate and energy legislation.
Obama singled out nuclear power in his State of the Union address, and his spending plan for the next budget year is expected to include billions of more dollars in federal guarantees for new nuclear reactors. This emphasis reflects both the political difficulties of passing a climate bill in an election year and a shift from his once cautious embrace of nuclear energy.

Obama pushes nuclear energy to boost climate bill - Yahoo! News

 

El Barto

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What the F_ck is wrong with wind mills?
Here in Quebec with all the hydro power we have we are seriously looking into it .
 

ironsides

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Windmills do not produce enough power and kill migratory birds just for starters. Hydro power needs to be brought into the 21st century. In other words, rebuild everything and it still would not be enough.
 

El Barto

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Windmills do not produce enough power and kill migratory birds just for starters. Hydro power needs to be brought into the 21st century. In other words, rebuild everything and it still would not be enough.
Migritory birds have set paths from generation to generation. So that reason is shot down. it might not be enough as a whole but it could help suppliment and be enough for certain areas. Again excuse is shot down.
There is not one idea that will cover the whole need of the U.S. better to look into mulitiple solutions.
 

DaSleeper

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The US government just spent 3.4 millions in Florida for a TURTLE TUNNEL

Someone will have to figure a Detour sign for birds:lol:;-)