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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 21, 2009 at 15:19:22 in Politics
“Wrong. People do not expect Obama to be Kucinich. People expect Obama to be the Obama he pretended to be on the campaign trail. Your comment implies all these people are just making up stuff, like they didn't pay attention during the campaign..
I saw EVERY debate except one (the controversial one on ABC) and I paid attention for over 2 years, studied each candidate, researched background, etc.
I know what I know, and I know for a fact this guy in the White House sold a lot of eager folks a bill of goods. Please stop with the insulting, "you weren't paying attention" tripe.”
I saw EVERY debate except one (the controversial one on ABC) and I paid attention for over 2 years, studied each candidate, researched background, etc.
I know what I know, and I know for a fact this guy in the White House sold a lot of eager folks a bill of goods. Please stop with the insulting, "you weren't paying attention" tripe.”
Beatriz09 replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:52:02
“I won't go as far as saying that you didn't pay attention (I don't know you, so maybe you tried really hard to pay attention), but I do agree with worldman49. I even think that if Kucinich would have been elected, he surely wouldn't have been able to get more out of Congress than Obama is getting today.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 08:30:02 in Politics
“Yes. Aboslutely.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 08:28:14 in Politics
“Mr. Western, you are now of my favorites. This article is spot-on. I have not read a better, more accurate assessment of this president to date. Thank you for your eloquence. I've been screaming this for so long, it's almost surreal to see someone who not only agrees, but who lays it out right front and center. Right-on!”
Russ Feingold, Ninja
Commented Dec 14, 2009 at 10:07:42 in Politics
“Yes, Russ Feingold is a national treasure. I wish he had not decided against running for prez a few years back. He's one of the only things in Congress that keeps people hoping. I heart Senator Feingold.”
Make No Mistake, Tuesday's GOP Surge Was About Obama
Commented Nov 05, 2009 at 07:27:52 in Politics
“As someone else said, I think complacency more than racism is the cause of the Repub route on Tuesday.”
Is This as Good as It Gets From Obama?
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 07:49:24 in Politics
“Unfortunately, I think this might just be as good as it gets. *sigh* Good article Bill.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 03, 2009 at 07:30:18 in Politics
“Thank you for this Arianna. It needed to be said.”
Arianna Discusses The Challenges For Women As They Rise In The Workforce (VIDEO)
Commented Oct 20, 2009 at 09:16:33 in Living
“Is CNN biting off NBC's "Women" special? Not cool...”
What The Happiest And Most Successful Women Do Differently
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 10:02:45 in Living
“I like the "say yes" advice. I think that's a great counterbalance to the "lear to say no" obsession you hear in self-improvement circles.”
This Week In Magazines: Obama The "Self-Entangling Giant"
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 08:11:26 in Media
“I don't know. Maybe there's something to this. From my perspective, the only thing George Bush and Barack Obama have in common is that neither one is "great president" material. Bush was neither smart or competent. Obama is smart, but he is not a leader. He disguises himself as one, but in reality he has very little independent thought and is very much a run-of-the-mill politician (though a very effective one). He is not an FDR or Truman. You have to have the ability to envision something and step boldy towards that vision. Obama just does not have it. He is a conciliator at his core, more concerned with being popular than principled. These are just facts.”
Matrsnot replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:39:59
“Agreed. Obama spends his time sucking up to the despots and alienating our allies. Conciliation is one way of getting through his one term in office.”
TiffanyHusseinBanned replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:36:30
“Santa Claus does exist. "These are just facts."
See? Anyone can say anything and call it a fact.”
See? Anyone can say anything and call it a fact.”
saminole replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:28:14
“I believe Obama does have the ability to "envision something and take steps boldly towards that vision" but the problem lies in a party that is stronger than Obama. Big Business AND Big Labor are both driving forces behing the Democratic party and neither will let Obama reach a goal.
He claims to be open, but the reality is that truly being open (keeping promises to broadcast the Health debate would weaken the position of too many Business controlled Democratic Senators.
So I mostly agree; Obama has vision and can manipulate but is NOT a leader.”
He claims to be open, but the reality is that truly being open (keeping promises to broadcast the Health debate would weaken the position of too many Business controlled Democratic Senators.
So I mostly agree; Obama has vision and can manipulate but is NOT a leader.”
bastalready replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:26:20
“"These are just facts." I think you take a bit for granted with that statement.
hglindquist replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:24:32
“I agree, PalmG. Obama has risen to the level of his incompetency a la the Peter Principle. His invoking the years-old non-secret of the Iranian nuclear materials site in order to appear decisive (and wag the dog) when his wavering over his unwavering stance on the Afghan War was starting to eat him alive politically s -- IMHO -- a perfect example.
But he still gives great speeches ... it's just that now that we know we can't believe what he says ... it kind of takes the oomph out of 'em ... from my pov.”
But he still gives great speeches ... it's just that now that we know we can't believe what he says ... it kind of takes the oomph out of 'em ... from my pov.”
conscioushope replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:19:30
“palmreader~
"These are just facts", you say.
Actually, "these" are just your perspective.”
"These are just facts", you say.
Actually, "these" are just your perspective.”
ThunderclapNewman replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:18:19
“Those are most definitely NOT facts.
Those are your personal opinions, to which you are entitled, no matter how ludicrous they may be.”
Those are your personal opinions, to which you are entitled, no matter how ludicrous they may be.”
This Week In Magazines: Obama The "Self-Entangling Giant"
Commented Sep 28, 2009 at 08:10:45 in Media
“*shrug* I don't know. Maybe there's something to this. From my perspective, the only thing George Bush and Barack Obama have in common is that neither one is "great president" material. Bush was neither smart or competent. Obama is smart, but he is not a leader. He disguises himself as one, but in reality he has very little independent thought and is very much a run-of-the-mill politician (though a very effective one). He is not an FDR or Truman. You have to have the ability to envision something and step boldy towards that vision. Obama just does not have it. He is a conciliator at his core, more concerned with being popular than principled. These are just facts.”
dwright replied on Sep 28, 2009 at 08:18:43
“when they pass the bowl around - you can just say no”
Sam Stein Discusses Cheney 2012, Condoleeza Rice's Afghanistan Comments On Rachel Maddow Show (VIDEO)
Commented Sep 23, 2009 at 07:50:31 in Politics
“Sam Stein is cuter than I thought he was.”
northstar11 replied on Sep 23, 2009 at 08:03:40
“for some not as cute as his brother Beer Stein”
Why I Loved Obama's Health Care Speech
Commented Sep 10, 2009 at 14:19:22 in Politics
“I don't think I was overly-enthralled as many, but I did appreciate this and I'm grateful you highlighted Mr. Begala: "He decried how the Bush tax cuts, the Bush war in Iraq and the Bush prescription drug plan helped explode the deficit, squandering the Clinton surplus and plunging us deep in debt. No one who voted for that unholy trinity -- and a whole lot of Blue Dogs did -- can credibly oppose Obama's health reforms on fiscal grounds."”
Who Is Next After Van Jones?
Commented Sep 09, 2009 at 12:55:19 in Politics
“Great article Mr. Kieschnick.”
Thank You, Glenn Beck!
Commented Sep 08, 2009 at 10:45:47 in Politics
“lol Agreed. I was wondering if anyone else was thinking that.”
T Specter replied on Sep 08, 2009 at 10:52:26
“Why are you objectifying this great American? You SHOULD be ashamed.”
President Scarborough? "Morning Joe" Would Be a Viable Threat To Obama in 2012
Commented Sep 06, 2009 at 23:24:08 in Media
“Agreed.”
Michael Vick: Black Sheep or Scapegoat on Animal Rights?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 13:13:42 in Green
“What's the difference in torturing and then eating an animal?”
DanFranque replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 14:08:59
“Like, I said, I agree with his basic point. To compare Vick to meat producers and consumers is ludicrous. The Meat Producers do not believe in their cruelety and aren't out to have to have sadistic fun and the consumer isn't either. Many consumers pray for the animals. The point is well taken about the lack of compassion for food animals, not to mention the health risks.”
Michael Vick: Black Sheep or Scapegoat on Animal Rights?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 13:12:59 in Green
“Thank you for this post Alec Baldwin. I found it well-balanced and LOGICAL--something that seems to allude the hate-Vick crowd. It's especially refreshing to hear this come from a White man. Whether we like to think about it or not, for some reason this Vick situation took on a race element. Most Blacks seemed to support him; most Whites seemed to want to burn him at the stake.”
GHO replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 13:54:04
“In whose eyes did this story take on a race element - other than your eyes of course???
Do you think that if Peyton Manning, rather than Vick, had been the one caught fighting and torturing dogs, people would have said it was ok?”
Do you think that if Peyton Manning, rather than Vick, had been the one caught fighting and torturing dogs, people would have said it was ok?”
ColoradoCool replied on Aug 17, 2009 at 13:24:20
“OMG Everything in this country seems to take on a race element if there is the slightest opening for the racists in this country to get their fangs into it. Look at the health care debate especially as interpreted by the red-state southerners.”
Michael Vick: Black Sheep or Scapegoat on Animal Rights?
Commented Aug 17, 2009 at 13:11:31 in Green
“You're saying people fry chicken to survive?”
Balanced Life -- Imagine That Something Good Never Happened
Commented Aug 03, 2009 at 13:18:00 in Living
“I agree. The writer is so thrilled when she thinks of meetin her hubby in a library...
Gates Arrest Won't End Racial Profiling Denial
Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 08:49:16 in Politics
“This was a good, eye-opening column Ear.”
Sarah Palin Turns Pro
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 09:31:26 in Politics
“lol This was a brilliant column.”
Sarah Palin Turns Pro
Commented Jul 04, 2009 at 09:31:05 in Politics
“lol This was a brilliant column.
I mean: THIS was a "brilliant" *((column))*.”
I mean: THIS was a "brilliant" *((column))*.”
Political Fashion Smackdown! (PHOTOS, POLL)
Commented Jun 21, 2009 at 10:42:16 in Style
“I have to co-sign your assessment of Nancy Pelosi's dress. I thought I was the only one who noticed. That lady is ALWAYS impeccably dressed! I don't think I've ever seen her in a dud. She has fashion for miles. Very classic look. I'm not a fan of her as a speaker, but I have to give her credit for always being on-point in her dress. A lot of people don't seem to notice this for some reason.”
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