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Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 27, 2009 at 08:05:40 in Politics
“Here's another Democrat that thought they voted for the Democrats, too. This administration has proven that Democrats and Republicans, progressive and conservative, all lie like hell and do as their corporate buddies please. The only current difference between the two parties is that one is totally crazy, and I'm not which.
If a third party could do it, I would vote for it, but I know the only way to get power is to be able to hurt them. Since voting for third party doesn't hurt them enough, I am going to vote for the real Republcians in 2010 and 2012.
I wish Howard Dean would run again.”
If a third party could do it, I would vote for it, but I know the only way to get power is to be able to hurt them. Since voting for third party doesn't hurt them enough, I am going to vote for the real Republcians in 2010 and 2012.
I wish Howard Dean would run again.”
georgewetherill replied on Dec 27, 2009 at 09:03:34
“The Republican party that is going to emerge in 2010 will be truely conservitive. Teapartyers wiil not tolerate anything less. And they seem to have the majority at hand, well abve dems and current repub. party.
I can't believe how fast Mr. Obama has steared of course and allowed his croonies to make all tha calls.”
I can't believe how fast Mr. Obama has steared of course and allowed his croonies to make all tha calls.”
An Inglorious End to the Promise of Reform
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 07:38:04 in Politics
“You guys have done more for reform than almost anyone out there. Thanks for the fight. I hope you'll remember the big FU you got from the Democrats in 2010 and 2012. It is time to throw all of the bums out, and "real" liberals need some leadership on how to do it. More and better Democrats is akin to no calorie chocolate. Throw the bums out!”
Congress Is Committed to Creating Jobs on Main Street
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 07:33:23 in Politics
“Don't come here with your phony campaign promises. You guys wouldn't even stand up to Rahm on this corporate welfare health care deal, and they are coming after social security next. Now you want us to believe that YOU are going to stand up against unfair trade? create an industrial policy for this country? In my dreams. It was Democrats and Clinton that gave away our jobs, and it is Obama and Democrats that are funding two wars on my grandchildren's credit cards while whining we can't afford Medicare for all. You can all kiss my vote and money good bye.”
Congress Is Committed to Creating Jobs on Main Street
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 07:30:53 in Politics
“Since the market system moved to china.... I don't know which propaganda is worse. Democrats lying or Republicans lying... they all need to go.”
Can the Obama White House Course-Correct in Time to Avoid Hitting the 2010 Iceberg?
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 12:21:47 in Politics
“A skunk can't change his stripes. As pointed out by Taibbi, Obama is surrounded by Clintonites and Goldman Sachs. Obama lied like hell. He's no Democrat. He's the worst of Clinton and bush. Dump Rahm, dump Obama, dump Democrats and kill the health care bill. It is just another corporate bailout.”
free-thinking replied on Dec 15, 2009 at 12:42:59
“"dump Democrats"
And then do what? Bring back the Republicans?
Thank you, but NO!!!”
And then do what? Bring back the Republicans?
Thank you, but NO!!!”
Why We Lost Healthcare
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 12:18:56 in Politics
“BS. Obama and Rahm did everything they could to undermine progressives and real health care reform. I've had all of the Obama excuses I can stand. Obama is the worst of Bush and Clinton put together. It is so time to dump Obama and the Democrats out the door. Vote third party.”
Senators Should Visit a Free Health Care Clinic to Really See the America They Represent... and Deny
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 07:49:38 in Politics
“Oil controls climate, banks control treasury, and insurance controls health care. What's new? Obama sold us out. It is time to vote him and all of the Democrats out. Third Party!!!!
http://www
Obama's Big Sellout
The president has packed his economic team with Wall Street insiders intent on turning the bailout into an all-out giveaway
Matt Taibbi”
http://www
Obama's Big Sellout
The president has packed his economic team with Wall Street insiders intent on turning the bailout into an all-out giveaway
Matt Taibbi”
Bluedanube replied on Dec 12, 2009 at 08:06:08
“It's going to take more than voting. Waiting every 4 years to "vote" and expecting different results is today's version of "Groundhog Day". Transformational change only comes about through "movements" of people willing to put themselves on the line. Street demonstrations, marches, civil disobedience, will do more to facilitate change than the illusion of voting for one phony or another.”
How a Few Private Health Insurers Are on the Way to Controlling Health Care
Commented Dec 12, 2009 at 07:48:23 in Politics
“Why not? Oil controls climate, banks control treasury, and insurance controls health care. What's new? Obama sold us out. It is time to vote him and all of the Democrats out. Third Party!!!!
http://www
http://www
Obama's Surge: The Real Reason
Commented Dec 06, 2009 at 12:24:44 in World
“Oh no. Not another WMD mushroom cloud. Please, can we just move along. A policy of Isolation won't work with trade, but it will work with nukes? Some of us Americans are getting really tired of the farce. What they do, they do for money and power; and they don't give a damn who it bankrupts as long as it isn't them.”
Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 29, 2009 at 09:25:01 in Politics
“Great comment. Between Clinton and Obama, we haven't had a real Democrat in office for years. Clinton destroyed our jobs, deregulated the banks, and attacked women on welfare; and Obama makes Clinton look like Mother Theresa. I never liked or trusted Obama, but I voted for him anyway because he wasn't McCain. I won't make that mistake again.”
lindalhill11 replied on Dec 08, 2009 at 04:40:53
“I think you've got it. It does not matter which one you voted for, they do not represent us. They say they do, but actions speak louder than words. Oh, Obama is big on words, well look out. Just watch what he does, especially when he is out of the Country or behind closed doors. You can not trust any of them. The question should now be clear in your mind. Who can we trust to represent us? Just pay attention to what they do, not what they say.”
dwillisno1 replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 22:01:12
“As soon as George Bush didn't do what the far right wanted, they said he wasn't a true Conservative or even a true Republican. Now Democrats who aren't getting all they want from Obama are claiming he isn't a true Democrat. Who designated you to be the arbiter of who is a true Democrat? No matter what he does, somewhere there is a democrat who will think he is not being a true democrat.”
cnick replied on Nov 29, 2009 at 16:33:12
“What and who are you thinking of when you say "a real Democrat"???? Someone who thinks just like you in every way. Dream on!! What mistake will you make next time, voting for Palin.”
Will The Unemployment Disaster Be Obama's Katrina?
Commented Nov 24, 2009 at 06:51:25 in Politics
“Obama is a free trader. It is why he surrounded himself with the same people who destroyed our jobs and our economy. He resurrected Clinton and W.s hench men because they hadn't quite stolen everything yet.”
dwright replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 07:10:19
“OH Good Grief.
read this please - Yes Clinton didn't help, and Carter actually did some deregulation and union busting as well.
But under Reagan and Bush the 2nd - it was on steroids:
http://www
read this please - Yes Clinton didn't help, and Carter actually did some deregulation and union busting as well.
But under Reagan and Bush the 2nd - it was on steroids:
http://www
duze replied on Nov 24, 2009 at 07:04:05
“Not quite the same people, GWB doesn't need a job.”
Is the House Health Care Bill Better than Nothing?
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 11:07:33 in Politics
“Lynn Woolsley on the radio: "This is the last time health care will be brought up, at least during my life time."
If this is the best you can get with Democrats in control of the White House, Congress and having 60 votes in the Senate, in what fantasy do you think they can do something better ?
Johnson and FDR on ROTFLTAO at this so called bunch of Democrats.”
If this is the best you can get with Democrats in control of the White House, Congress and having 60 votes in the Senate, in what fantasy do you think they can do something better ?
Johnson and FDR on ROTFLTAO at this so called bunch of Democrats.”
no body replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 11:44:20
“My feeling is that the insurance companies will overplay their hands, it's in their nature. At which point the public will scream and Congress if they want to get re-elected will do something.”
Is the House Health Care Bill Better than Nothing?
Commented Nov 09, 2009 at 07:17:43 in Politics
“Democrats: Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Or, should I say: Meet the new crooks, same as the old crooks.
Another rip off the taxpayer as they go done for the count. As a 30 year Democrat, I wouldn't vote for them again if they paid me. Nader, Kucinich, Daffy Duck - here I come.”
Another rip off the taxpayer as they go done for the count. As a 30 year Democrat, I wouldn't vote for them again if they paid me. Nader, Kucinich, Daffy Duck - here I come.”
upriser replied on Nov 09, 2009 at 09:02:54
“I AM WITH YOU. bUT WHO IS mR. dUCK????”
NARAL and Planned Parenthood: Ineffectiveness Anti-Choice Democrats Can Rely On
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 08:09:43 in Politics
“Tell me again why my money should pay for your Viagara, or your lung cancer from smoking, or your broken leg from tripping. Ignorance is only bliss for the ignorant.”
NARAL and Planned Parenthood: Ineffectiveness Anti-Choice Democrats Can Rely On
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 08:08:31 in Politics
“Thank god there's still a blogger willing to tell it like it is. dkos diaries have become the home page for the DNC blog. You want to know why Stupak gloats at progressives? Look at Booman's diary on the rec. list boiling Kucinich in oil for voting no on this joke of a health care bill.”
TommyMcCarthy replied on Nov 08, 2009 at 16:40:11
“I'm a great admirer of Rep Kucinich..
I understand his point....I too support single-payer ....but voting with the other team serves no purpose at this point excent to give the "bad guys" a stick to hit us with
Regards
tm.”
I understand his point....I too support single-payer ....but voting with the other team serves no purpose at this point excent to give the "bad guys" a stick to hit us with
Regards
tm.”
No Difference Between President Obama and Candidate Obama
Commented Nov 04, 2009 at 06:19:24 in Politics
“The CNN poll supports that people like Obama, but think he hasn't a clue when it comes to the economy. He put Goldman Sachs and Clinton corporatists in charge of the Treasury, and I thought Obama was smart. If he had bailed out the bankruptcies and foreclosures with the money on the way to the banks, we wouldn't all be sitting here with our mortgages upside down.
As far as sucking up to Snow, Blue Dogs, Rahm, and Lieberman, Obama must have lost his mind. How does rerunning the Clinton WH and doing Bush's third term equal transformational change? If Obama didn't look down his nose at what he considers to be DFHs, maybe he'd have a clue as to what he got elected to do.”
As far as sucking up to Snow, Blue Dogs, Rahm, and Lieberman, Obama must have lost his mind. How does rerunning the Clinton WH and doing Bush's third term equal transformational change? If Obama didn't look down his nose at what he considers to be DFHs, maybe he'd have a clue as to what he got elected to do.”
Is This as Good as It Gets From Obama?
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 12:04:47 in Politics
“Obama is a huge disappointment. We are still torturing, protecting torturers, waging two wars, offshoring our jobs, and failing to pass any real universal health care. If this is change, I'd hate to see more of the same.”
brantl replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 12:33:49
“Seems like all of the things you consider problems are in Congress's sway, aren't they?”
pam45 replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 12:23:41
“How about you getting in there and turning the ship after four years of neglict before he took office. Processes take time my friend. Are you aware of all of the stuff that happened when the last administration was in office? This administration is taking a thoughtful approach to enforcing laws, international situations, economic disaster and getting crooks out of Congress to let the Members do their job.”
rzzza replied on Nov 03, 2009 at 12:16:31
“and that's real”
Getting the Deal Done
Commented Oct 31, 2009 at 09:42:42 in Politics
“"Fortunately, the Democratic leadership on Capitol Hill and at the White House are completely bound and determined that they will pass a health care reform bill by any means necessary.
You're kidding, right. This bunch of sell outs in the White House gave away the baby with the bath water. It's no "public option" because the public can't opt in. If Obama and his corporate owned administration had fought and settled that would be one thing. This is just like no teeth in the credit card bill, no teeth in the bank bailouts, and no teeth in torture, and no teeth in EFCA, DOMA, DADT. Obama is a joke. When you guys finally elect a Democrat, you can let me know.”
You're kidding, right. This bunch of sell outs in the White House gave away the baby with the bath water. It's no "public option" because the public can't opt in. If Obama and his corporate owned administration had fought and settled that would be one thing. This is just like no teeth in the credit card bill, no teeth in the bank bailouts, and no teeth in torture, and no teeth in EFCA, DOMA, DADT. Obama is a joke. When you guys finally elect a Democrat, you can let me know.”
Poboy replied on Oct 31, 2009 at 10:26:42
“Obama wasn't entirely truthful when he said he wasn't down with DLC.
This is pure DLC politics, straight out of the Bill Clinton playbook.
Surprise! to all you people who thought you were defeating Clintonism in the Democratic primaries.”
This is pure DLC politics, straight out of the Bill Clinton playbook.
Surprise! to all you people who thought you were defeating Clintonism in the Democratic primaries.”
Obama Online -- Where Are the Young Supporters?
Commented Oct 24, 2009 at 07:19:21 in Technology
“He seduced them, used them, and moved on. Obama is all talk and no go. When Obama and the Democrats deliver something, I'll change my tune. Until then, Obama is worse than Clinton because he is Bush's third term.”
Executive Pay Cuts? Hold the Standing Ovation
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 14:33:11 in Business
“Yes, the new rules are a significant step forward. But it's micro policy reform when we need macro, such as what Bernanke is now finally alluding to.
They think they can fool us with smoke and mirrors. The autos got peanuts compared to what Bernanke is handing out.”
They think they can fool us with smoke and mirrors. The autos got peanuts compared to what Bernanke is handing out.”
A Post-Olympic Plan for a City Under Siege
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 17:17:55 in Chicago
“You want a city under seige, come to Detroit. And while your at it, why don't you explain the word change to your man Obama.”
Obama's Plate is Not Too Full After All
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 05:19:19 in Politics
“And don't forget that wonderful smile, and his wife's great arms... Obama is Bush's third term.”
Obama's Plate is Not Too Full After All
Commented Sep 29, 2009 at 05:16:18 in Politics
“NOLA? Stand in line. There you are, right behind health care reform for everyone, getting out of Iraq for everyone, bucks for banks CEOS for themselves and re-election, and millions of jobless and homeless everywhere and particularly in Michigan as a result of the latest offshoring of our last US industry.
NOLA got screwed, but they aren't the only ones. Take a number.”
NOLA got screwed, but they aren't the only ones. Take a number.”
luziannagirl replied on Oct 14, 2009 at 10:51:07
“But we were the FIRST ones, Oakland.
If you remember it was failure of the federal levees after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 which flooded New Orleans, killed over a thousand of your fellow Americans, and was the first major crack in the formerly Telfon shield of the Bush/Cheney administration.
So, fixing New Orleans' levees should have rightfully been FIRST on Obama/Biden's to-do list, considering the debt of gratitude owed to the Grand Dame of American Cities.”
If you remember it was failure of the federal levees after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 which flooded New Orleans, killed over a thousand of your fellow Americans, and was the first major crack in the formerly Telfon shield of the Bush/Cheney administration.
So, fixing New Orleans' levees should have rightfully been FIRST on Obama/Biden's to-do list, considering the debt of gratitude owed to the Grand Dame of American Cities.”
GeorgeKaplan replied on Oct 01, 2009 at 19:20:19
“Will take number 1!”
Why the Dow is Hitting 10,000 While Everyone Else is Cutting Back
Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 05:46:37 in Business
“20? Try eight years in Michigan. For eight years, Michigan has had the highest unemployment rate in the country. Loaded with health care costs, the autos have been trying to deal with the debt, while the fools in DC allowed globalization to eat up US markets with low end and low balled products. In return, we give companies tax breaks to offshore and play the same game of undermining US workers.”
xansam replied on Sep 23, 2009 at 07:48:40
“I do not know the answer, but did you state vote for Bush? If it is yes....”
Ping replied on Sep 23, 2009 at 06:22:25
“While I agree with you on globalization, Michigan's problem is entirely their own fault. Years of manipulating Congressional legislation by their Congressmen and Senators has rendered GM, Ford, Chrysler impotent and weak. Michigan has Carl Levin and John Dingel to blame for their plight. They were the ones who made the Japanese accept "voluntary" import restrictions in the 80's when they can under pressure. That and their failure to impose meaningful mileage restrictions on trucks was what put Michigan where it is today.
And there are many US workers who did not get the bail out that the UAW got, they are not politically connected and they are on their own. Michigan played politics at the US taxpayer expense. They have only themselves to blame for the position they are in now. We paid to bail you guys out. Stop the whining.”
And there are many US workers who did not get the bail out that the UAW got, they are not politically connected and they are on their own. Michigan played politics at the US taxpayer expense. They have only themselves to blame for the position they are in now. We paid to bail you guys out. Stop the whining.”
Senator Ron Wyden: The Public Option Doesn't Go Far Enough
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 05:55:27 in Politics
“Gee, ya think! ObamaCare It has no cost containment, no universal coverage, and no option. It is just expanded Medicaid for the low income and a giveaway to the insurance companies. The Democrats starting with Clinton and NAFTA long ago abandoned the working/middle class. All we have left is the crazy party and the corporate party.”
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