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« on: February 24, 2009, 12:44:44 AM » |
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Obama to Make Case for Economic Planposted:26 MINUTES AGOcomments: 124
filed under: National News, Political News, The Obama Presidency
In a prime-time speech before a joint session of Congress tonight, President Barack Obama will outline his strategy for reviving the stalled U.S. economy and remind the country that he "inherited" this financial crisis from his predecessor http://news.aol.com/?feature=355766Couple observations here. Didn't he already get his stimulus and didn't he just add 2 trillion to the financial crisis? |
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lidarkside
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2009, 12:49:08 AM » |
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Hey, can we defer from using any one individual's name since we know who really runs the show and hence forward refer to all as "The Man"!  |
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3mnkids1
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2009, 01:01:22 AM » |
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It isnt 2 trillion and he has a long way to go to catch up with the debt Bush created.. http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/09/29/couricandco/entry4486228.shtmlWith no fanfare and little notice, the national debt has grown by more than $4 trillion during George W. Bush’s presidency.
It’s the biggest increase under any president in U.S history. |
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cinphi
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2009, 01:25:33 AM » |
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let's not forget the intrest but hey he's in charge now so we should quit looking back. He's going to give us change. Where is it? I'm just wondering. What's more debt we'll be paying no matter what so why would he be trying to make his case?
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3mnkids1
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2009, 01:30:14 AM » |
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well considering it took 8 years to get us in the mess Im willing to give him a little more time. granted he has been president for a whole month now..more than enough time to turn everything around I guess. well yeah, if he was a superhero maybe. but alas, he is just a mere mortal. |
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lidarkside
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2009, 01:35:30 AM » |
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The only thing Obama is in charge of is his bodily functions--at least for now!  |
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cinphi
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2009, 01:37:36 AM » |
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I'm sure you are. When will Bush stop getting the blame? Probably never. I thought he was the hero at least that's what Harris poll said I can't wait to see what he does next. Yeah for such a short time and look at the debt he created. Must be a record.
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cinphi
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2009, 01:39:06 AM » |
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The only thing Obama is in charge of is his bodily functions--at least for now! and I bet he's got people weak in the knees drooling over his body. |
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lidarkside
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2009, 01:40:55 AM » |
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and I bet he's got people weak in the knees drooling over his body. I guess if you like scrawny and the pencil-neck-geek look! |
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cinphi
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2009, 01:43:07 AM » |
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and I bet he's got people weak in the knees drooling over his body. I guess if you like scrawny and the pencil-neck-geek look!  not the type that gets my attention. |
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lidarkside
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2009, 01:57:34 AM » |
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I really think before the "Obama vs. Bush Smackdown" continues, there should be a refresher course in the national debt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_public_debt...and if it really makes a difference to some whether the puppet, I mean the president, is a republican or democrat, note that the largest deficit increase occurred under Harry S. Truman, a democrat. Also note, that in 2000 under Bill "Where did I put that cigar" Clinton, the debt increase wasn't that much below Bush's. |
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cinphi
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2009, 02:01:08 AM » |
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I really think before the "Obama vs. Bush Smackdown" continues, there should be a refresher course in the national debt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_public_debt...and if it really makes a difference to some whether the puppet, I mean the president, is a republican or democrat, note that the largest deficit increase occurred under Harry S. Truman, a democrat. Also note, that in 2000 under Bill "Where did I put that cigar" Clinton, the debt increase wasn't that much below Bush's. I knew that but very kind of you to point it out. I'm just posting the news that the MSM wants us to see for today. We have a democratic POTUS right now so he's the man of the hour. |
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lidarkside
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2009, 02:03:47 AM » |
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We have a democratic POTUS right now so he's the man of the hour.
I don't people are giving it much notice or even care for that matter!  |
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2009, 02:50:50 AM » |
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Ladies, ladies. The past in another discussion. A long other discussion for another time. I am curious to see how BO says he is going to cut the deficit in half at the same time he's incurring that huge debt. Be on the lookout for a magic wand.
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lidarkside
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2009, 02:56:21 AM » |
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Ladies, ladies. The past in another discussion. A long other discussion for another time. I am curious to see how BO says he is going to cut the deficit in half at the same time he's incurring that huge debt. Be on the lookout for a magic wand.
Now, now, you really can't discuss the deficit without discussing the history of how it came to be. BO? Well, if nothing else, he has the perfect initials for Washington! Is there anyone with the initials "BM"?  |
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cinphi
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« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2009, 02:57:28 AM » |
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Ladies, ladies. The past in another discussion. A long other discussion for another time. I am curious to see how BO says he is going to cut the deficit in half at the same time he's incurring that huge debt. Be on the lookout for a magic wand.
and a huge tax increase for the wealthy. And of course the middle class. Just curious if the rich get taxed more then wouldn't they have to cut jobs and thus more people on unemployment? I'm so confused. I can't wait to hear the Governor reply tonight. |
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« Reply #16 on: February 24, 2009, 03:09:18 AM » |
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I guess we will have to see. I dont feel the need to knock every single thing he does. I dont recall seeing this much animosity towards the former president who helped get us in this mess. oh thats right.. it was oh, you shouldnt bad mouth the president! show some respect!.. I guess that only applies to bush.
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« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2009, 03:22:50 AM » |
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Today's poll at StartSampling: Thank you for taking this week's poll. Here are the results thus far: Do you plan to watch President Obama's speech before a joint session of Congress tonight? 60% No 23% Not sure 16% Yes See, we don't even care over there! |
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cinphi
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« Reply #18 on: February 24, 2009, 03:24:34 AM » |
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Who's bad mouthing him? He's in charge right now so it's expected that he should get questioned since it involves the American people. Bush was constantly attacked but he's out now. Hasn't BO just added a ton of debt to this country?
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« Reply #19 on: February 24, 2009, 03:31:49 AM » |
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Who's bad mouthing him? He's in charge right now so it's expected that he should get questioned since it involves the American people. Bush was constantly attacked but he's out now. Hasn't BO just added a ton of debt to this country?
lmao! now thats funny. I dont have a problem with people questioning him. As citizens its our obligation to question, to make sure our leaders are doing right by us. I have a problem with people posting falsehoods and only posting to stir the pot. And bush may be out but the damage he caused will be with us for many, many years. Yes he has added debt. Debt that will hopefully turn the economy around. create jobs. stop people from losing their homes, life savings..etc. I dont know if it will work or not but I do know doing nothing will not help. Im not one of those who think the economy will fix itself. |
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cinphi
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« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2009, 04:07:27 AM » |
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Who's bad mouthing him? He's in charge right now so it's expected that he should get questioned since it involves the American people. Bush was constantly attacked but he's out now. Hasn't BO just added a ton of debt to this country?
lmao! now thats funny. I dont have a problem with people questioning him. As citizens its our obligation to question, to make sure our leaders are doing right by us. I have a problem with people posting falsehoods and only posting to stir the pot. And bush may be out but the damage he caused will be with us for many, many years. Yes he has added debt. Debt that will hopefully turn the economy around. create jobs. stop people from losing their homes, life savings..etc. I dont know if it will work or not but I do know doing nothing will not help. Im not one of those who think the economy will fix itself. Who's posting falsehoods and who's stirring the pot? It is news correct. |
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« Reply #21 on: February 24, 2009, 11:32:40 AM » |
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I guess if you like scrawny and the pencil-neck-geek look!
Only if they're British actors.... This is not simply an American problem, but a world wide one. Its going to be interesting, that is for sure... |
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cinphi
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« Reply #22 on: February 24, 2009, 11:52:34 PM » |
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I watched the whole thing last night and I must say the Governor was the best part of the whole speech. Obama is a good speaker but he did some non-truths when he said there are no earmarks in that stimulus package. Then he proceeds to say how much he is going to do and I'm thinking chaching as I'm watching the price tag keep going up. Then there's this cut the deficit in half.I go ok. Magic wand somewhere in the picture. I was not at all impressed. The only thing I liked was when he said we should be proud of our troops.
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lidarkside
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« Reply #23 on: February 25, 2009, 12:14:12 AM » |
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I watched the whole thing last night So you were the one! Not many people even bothered. The newspapers yesterday were already saying not to expect anything impressive or worthwhile about it. |
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cinphi
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« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2009, 12:18:12 AM » |
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I watched the whole thing last night So you were the one! Not many people even bothered. The newspapers yesterday were already saying not to expect anything impressive or worthwhile about it. If it weren't for the republican rebuttal after I wouldn't have. I get nauseous when I listen to Obama. |
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