Today's the day! And guesses are flying about what will happen. How will the political landscape change to address national issues of the most intensely critical importance? Of course the truth is, no one has the slightest idea what the next two years will be like in American politics.
Actually... no, that's not true. We do know, because Mitch McConnell (R-KY), minority leader of the Senate has graciously told us.
The "single most important thing we want to achieve," the Republican leader informed the National Journal, "is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
Hey, folks, all of you in deep financial hell, out of work, losing your homes, praying that Congress will fix the economy -- I'm oh-so sorry. Thank you for playing, try again next time. Please pick up your lovely parting gift at the door. A lump of coal.
Nope, the most important thing the Republican Party wants to accomplish is making President Obama a one-term president. Whatever it takes. If that means putting off job-creation programs, or ignoring the economy, so be it. They're not the most important thing to get done. They can wait.
Because the "single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
Put everything else "on hold." After all, if people find jobs, if the economy gets strong... eesh, that would help the president. So, that can't be allowed. Block it all, in order to accomplish Job One.
Those of you with loved ones fighting in Afghanistan or in Iraq -- sorry, you'll just have to wait to get them home. That would make the president look much too good. Never mind how good it would make the country look. That's so pre-2008 thinking. And it's not important.
No, the "single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
Now, surely there are folks who think the threat of terrorism is the most vital concern facing America today. And that we should do almost anything to fight terrorism wherever it's found. Oh, tosh, silly you. Terrorism doesn't compare to what truly is important to Republican leadership.
The "single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
That's what Mitch McConnell said. His words. The Republican Senate minority leader -- who, if he gets his grandest googly dream, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate.
That's his Pledge for America.
In truth, it doesn't matter significantly if Mitch McConnell is minority or majority leader when it comes to reaching his goal. He's said that everything Republicans will focus on for the next two years is not address problems the country is facing, but block Barack Obama.
Talk about patriotism! Talk about public service! Talk about duty!
Now, of course, after the Republican leader's words got out, and criticism starting pounding him, he began backtracking faster than a terrified matador. Trying pathetically to say what he "really" meant.
Spare us. We know what he "really" meant. The GOP has been doing this for two years, with their zero votes, filibusters, secret holds and supermajority requirements. Of course he "really" meant what he said --
The "single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
It's just that finally he said it out loud. Any Republican apologist who wants to twist into a pretzel explaining what the Republican leader "really" meant can only look the fool because they likely began dancing and throwing confetti when he said it.
Celebrating, all at the expense of lowering unemployment, turning around the economy, ending two wars, creating banking reform, improving education, healthcare, global warming...
No, no, they are meaningless. The "single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
And lest anyone think that Republican's Senate leader's word were those of a rogue GOP leader, his intransigence was echoed by the other Republican leader, in the House, John Boehner. "This is not a time for compromise," he said, "and I can tell you that we will not compromise on our principles." This from the same disingenuous, unprincipled hypocrite who for the past two years has whined for compromise: "All of the president's talk of post-partisanship, reaching out and finding common ground reminds us that the country deserves better than his hyper-partisan speech today."
That's the Republican Party. That's how little they care about the everyday guy. How little they care about Main Street. Fighting instead for tax breaks for the ultra-rich. Blocking unemployment payments for the needy. Campaigning against the minimum wage. Wanting to cut Social Security. Willing to put jobs, the economy and ending war on the backburner. Insisting instead that --
The "single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
That's what America faces in the next two years, whatever happens in today's election. When the nation drops deeper into a sinkhole, you now know why.
The greatest magic trick of our lifetime is the Republican Party convincing people to vote against their own interests.
We've all heard about throwing the bums out. This may be the first case of throwing the bums in.
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Clinton and Reagan are two very notable exceptions. They were able to build consensus and work with virtually anyone to find common ground and agreement on issues of benefit to the Americam people.
Let's hope Obama has it in him to do the same.
"The greatest magic trick of our lifetime is the Republican Party convincing people to vote against their own interests."
Ain't that a mother?
ZF
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Fanned to you ZappaFreak
Perhaps they were an Italian (who some called WOP). Or maybe an Irishman (who some called a Mick)? Or maybe a Jew (who some called a Kike)?
What do you call these immigrants Christy? What name did you make up?
Your problem is that you don't understand illegal immigration or it's cause. There are already laws in place to take care of this Christy, it just that the rich won't let them be enforced. It would mean that the wealthy business owners and large farms would have to pay a decent wage to make/sell/pick their product. Something your party ALWAYS votes against. It's in the voting record of Congress, go look it up for yourself, don't take my word for it. If these companies were fined and there were no jobs...guess what? There would be no problem, would there?
When you try to educate others, make sure you have an education to start with.
ZF
Obama came into this job asking for the GOP to work together to solve tough issues. Its why he worked with former President Bush to continue the Stimulus package that....wait for it....Republicans came up with, not Democrats. Was this not bi-partisan?
Second, the GOP voted in lock step against a bill that would stop giving tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas. Direct smack in our face, great for the corporations that give our jobs to people in India and China.
Third, the GOP in this mid-term election used monies from other countries funneled through the US Chamber of Commerce that is tantamount to treason. Christy doesn't want you to focus on that though...your avatar makes you look young and impressionable to her so she wants to get to you early and set the mold...
Forth and final reason you are correct that Obama is doing a great job is that regardless of their nay saying, grandstanding, lying, cheating and stealing...this POTUS has accomplished more in the last 2 years than all Repubican Presidents combined!
So, when the righties try to talk smack on Obama, just ask them one question and wait for the stammering to begin...
"What have the Republicans done other than say NO to America?"
ZF
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The writer of this article is very bias, he bashes republicans making them look like their only purpose is to make sure Obama will not be president for a consecutive term.
Personally, I have no ill feelings towards Obama, I respect him and hope he is reelected.
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Umm no, read the article... he is quoting them...
The "single most important thing we want to achieve," the Republican leader informed the National Journal, "is for President Obama to be a one-term president."
But the question is why? Why do the Republicans want this for us? Why do they instead want to stomp out the President and take away all of the progress that has been made? Is it a matter of racism?? Because that's what it sounds like... Is it a matter of greed? probably also...
Mitch McConnell meant exactly what he said, as your article stated, because the rest of the Republicans behind him marveled at his comment. They caught themselves, from hiding their hostility under the table, he finally said what they were all too embarrassed to say probably and now the truth came out. So, in a way, thank you McConnell.
Actually the senate minority leader said was, “Our single biggest political goal is to give our nominee for president the maximum opportunity to be successful"
Obama has been in office, with a full house of democrats and all the have done is put strain on future americans taxes!
I think the republicans hopefully will win and get this "democrat" socialist out of office.
But really I think it is our responsibility as a U.S citizens to go out there and vote. Because if we need a change, it all starts with us.