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^^Oh, do you really want me to go back and assemble quotes? Don't try to look like a hardass in this thread, you have used the word "adorable" more than once in that thread, that I'm sure of!
well I do like the word adorable - but never realized it was all that over used - I really did not hitnk I posted in that thread that must - oh wait - I have posted in most of the thread - ooopps ;D
Druid, you did call my most recent pics adorable, but Meg has called me adorable in the past, that's for sure... don't worry, there's enough adorable to go around ;D
So...it looks like it's most likely to be Clinton or Richardson for Sec. of State.
Very interesting about Clinton as a possible candidate for Secretary of State. If she is chosen for the position, that would give her another opportunity to run as a presidential candidate again in 2016, if she so chooses.
So...it looks like it's most likely to be Clinton or Richardson for Sec. of State.
Very interesting about Clinton as a possible candidate for Secretary of State. If she is chosen for the position, that would give her another opportunity to run as a presidential candidate again in 2016, if she so chooses.
It is interesting cause it seems like Obama wants to extend his hand in peace to Hillary and from what I've heard, the position is hers if she wants it. But also Latinos were a big reason why Obama won the election so handily and I think appointing Richardson to a high post is probably a necessity. I'm thinking Druqk Czar for him. Or more like Legalization Czar
Anybody else watch 60 minutes last night? I thought it was a great interview. He really seems to have his poop together. I'm ready for inauguration day. Let's get some stuff done.
im sure that i will be smitten, but during his campaign, didnt he say that America is in the worst financial crisis ever...now hes saying that it could be worse...well which one is it?
I also think that any other bailouts (auto or not) should be done on Obama's watch...my feeling is that he's pushing desperately for these bailouts now so if they fail it can be blamed on bush
I also think that any other bailouts (auto or not) should be done on Obama's watch...my feeling is that he's pushing desperately for these bailouts now so if they fail it can be blamed on bush
^^^this - definately this - but it really won't matter in the end because even if the bailouts come on Obama's watch - Bush will still get blamed in the end because the economy tanked while it was still in office and everyone will still be pointing fingers at him.
It may be too late for the automakers if we wait till after Jan. 20th. Our economy can't afford to take a hit like one or all of them going under. Under normal circumstances they could file for chapter 11 while they regroup and restructure. But the way the credit markets are right now, things are locked up. Chapter 11 becomes more like chapter 7. We can't afford to loose 1 million more jobs. There's really not much of a choice.
im sure that i will be smitten, but during his campaign, didnt he say that America is in the worst financial crisis ever...now hes saying that it could be worse...well which one is it?
It can be both. If I said today was the coldest day we've ever had and its -40 degrees out, well it could be worse because it could be -50. Just because this is the worst so far, doesn't mean it couldn't get worse than it is now.
I'm against the bailout for automakers in principle. They've had plenty of time to get their act together. But I think the biggest problem with the automakers is the union. Now I understand that the union is in place to protect the workers and make sure they make a decent wage. But at this point, you have assembly line guys making $70/hr. If Toyota can make cars in the US for the past 20 years without getting strangled by the unions, there should be no reason GM and Ford can't either. Either ditch the current union contracts, or lose your job. Its not like they'd have a hard time finding replacements with the current number of unemployed.
I also think that any other bailouts (auto or not) should be done on Obama's watch...my feeling is that he's pushing desperately for these bailouts now so if they fail it can be blamed on bush
^^^this - definately this - but it really won't matter in the end because even if the bailouts come on Obama's watch - Bush will still get blamed in the end because the economy tanked while it was still in office and everyone will still be pointing fingers at him.
C'mon, Meg. The Rep's have been blaming Clinton for the past eight years. Why change now?
^^^this - definately this - but it really won't matter in the end because even if the bailouts come on Obama's watch - Bush will still get blamed in the end because the economy tanked while it was still in office and everyone will still be pointing fingers at him.
C'mon, Meg. The Rep's have been blaming Clinton for the past eight years. Why change now?
I'll blame Clinton for as long as I can - LOL (I think he is slimy and that Hillary is a just ewwwww - she gets on my nerves - smarmy is a good description)
Bush is not perfect by any means - he has screwed alot up. So I am not even on his side - I guess more on the side of - why bother to point fingers - it's screwed up - hopefully Obama can come up with a solution that everyone can live with and that actually works to get this country headed back in the right direction.
I agree with your take on the Clintons. I voted for him, twice, but I never said he wasn't shady. I just liked him a lot better then Bush the First, or Dole.
I really think Obama will try to make changes that everyone can agree with. I'm most moved by his idea that we are all Americans. This whole Red v. Blue thing has gotten out of hand. I can remember a time when I could debate issues with my Republican friends...now it just seems like everyone hates each other.
This whole Red v. Blue thing has gotten out of hand. I can remember a time when I could debate issues with my Republican friends...now it just seems like everyone hates each other.
Exactly - as a Republican I can say that most of the time I am afraid to even admit that I am because I end up being attacked for my views rather then being able to have intelligent discussions about differing opinons
This whole Red v. Blue thing has gotten out of hand. I can remember a time when I could debate issues with my Republican friends...now it just seems like everyone hates each other.
Exactly - as a Rethuglicanpublican I can say that most of the time I am afraid to even admit that I am because I end up being attacked for my views rather then being able to have intelligent discussions about differing opinons
Exactly - as a Rethuglicanpublican I can say that most of the time I am afraid to even admit that I am because I end up being attacked for my views rather then being able to have intelligent discussions about differing opinons
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see what I mean?? getting attacked all the time by the Democraps
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This whole Red v. Blue thing has gotten out of hand. I can remember a time when I could debate issues with my Republican friends...now it just seems like everyone hates each other.
Exactly - as a Republican I can say that most of the time I am afraid to even admit that I am because I end up being attacked for my views rather then being able to have intelligent discussions about differing opinons
. This exactly...I remember my first festival, coachella, and I heard several times "I hope we find a republican to chase and Harass"
Exactly - as a Republican I can say that most of the time I am afraid to even admit that I am because I end up being attacked for my views rather then being able to have intelligent discussions about differing opinons
. This exactly...I remember my first festival, coachella, and I heard several times "I hope we find a republican to chase and Harass"
I've heard the same things come out of a Republican's mouth regarding liberals. In fact, in middle school before I fully developed my own opinions on politics my own dad told me he'd disown me if I ever voted for a Democrat.
I'm still waiting to be disowned
I'm just sayin it goes both ways with red vs. blue. Democrats aren't always the bullies
. This exactly...I remember my first festival, coachella, and I heard several times "I hope we find a republican to chase and Harass"
I've heard the same things come out of a Republican's mouth regarding liberals. In fact, in middle school before I fully developed my own opinions on politics my own dad told me he'd disown me if I ever voted for a Democrat.
I'm still waiting to be disowned
I'm just sayin it goes both ways with red vs. blue. Democrats aren't always the bullies
Exactly (and it may just be down here), LIBERAL is now a dirty word. It's an insult. I haven't heard 'republican' or 'conservative' used as an insult recently...
Also, Tom Daschle just accepted the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services. I'm very excited about this. ;D
Exactly (and it may just be down here), LIBERAL is now a dirty word. It's an insult. I haven't heard 'republican' or 'conservative' used as an insult recently...
Really? Spend a weekend in Baltimore. The same can also be said for all of New England. 'Round these parts, republican and conservative both mean retarded scum of the earth. In fact I have to say the opposite: I've never heard democrat or liberal used pejoratively in these circles.