Is there time for an Obama alternative?

by YankeeJim | August 3, 2011 at 11:40 am

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Nope

If I could substitute Mark Warner for Barrack Obama I would do it in a heartbeat. Trouble is, there is no time.

The best Americans can do is back Obama strongly at the polls. Get a Congress to support him. Keep the pressure on to protect Middle Class interests and to keep Republican wolves from the door.

“Liberals hate the debt deal. So what?

By Chris Cillizza and Aaron Blake

In the 48 hours or so since the parameters of the compromise legislation to raise the debt ceiling went public, liberals have made quite clear their dissatisfaction with the deal.

Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver famously (infamously?) referred to it as a “sugar-coated Satan sandwich,” while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, predicted that the super committee created by the bill would ultimately be “protecting the interests of the wealthy and large corporations.”

Outside of Congress, reaction was even more damning for President Obama. “The President Surrenders” read the headline of New York Times columnist Paul Krugman’s piece on the deal; Krugman went on to describe it as a “disaster” and a “political catastrophe.”

And, in the most recent Washington Post/ABC News poll Obama had lost considerable altitude among liberals on his handling of the jobs issue.

Liberal anger and disappointment with the president is real. But will it have real political consequences heading into 2012?

The answer is “sort of.”

The most obvious impact will come in fundraising, where virtually no one in the Democratic donor base — affluent (and liberal) individuals, trial lawyers, organized labor — is happy with the deal.”

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Piobar

at 13:27 on August 3rd, 2011

What, end the Obama-Nation?!? Next you're going to tell us to stop Calling Boehner's supports Boehn-heads!

In all seriousness though, the blame needs to be dispersed among all of those deserving. The recent crisis was for all intents and purposes manufactured and hyped up to a level it need not have reached as an oppertunity for certain people with an almost Freudian political penis envy trying to feel important by playing chicken with the US economy on the line. Some people buy a big car to over-come their inadequacies, others, apparantly, sabotage their nations government as an ego boost.

True, Obama has not done a great job getting the economy back on track, and was brow-beaten by the TEA party and bent over a barrel to avoid defaulting on the debt; but he DID get Osama. There may still be time for the only Nobel Peace Prize winner for good intentions to accomplish something, and maybe even develop a back-bone when dealing with the jackals. Mostly, though, he will need a good spin doctor either way at this point....

Karen Hatter

at 03:31 on August 4th, 2011

Piobar, there is at least one other Nobel Peace Prize recipient that was awarded the prize for good intentions, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

He was awarded his prize in 1964, according to the Nobel Peace Prize website ....

.... for his non-violent struggle against segregation, the American version of apartheid.

At the time Dr. King received his award in 1964, segregation still existed in the United States and the various legislation that would abolish the second class citizen status that had been codified into law throughout the United States, for nearly 100 years after the emancipation of the descendants of enslaved Africans, like the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, had not been written or enacted.

Dr. King's activism had not yet achieved what would be the ultimate outcome of his activism which was the reason he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Schools were still segregated in Boston, Massachusetts in the 1970s.

"thirty-aught-six" (not verified)

at 13:07 on August 3rd, 2011

All of a sudden the infamous materialistic and capitalistic middle class rejected by the progressive liberal proletariat as bourgeois is to be defended by progressive liberal socialist policies. LOL. Progressive liberal social policy has been decimating the middle class for 40 years. All of a sudden your it's defending angel. LOL. Oh propaganda propaganda so much sweeter than truth.

YankeeJim

at 13:47 on August 3rd, 2011

Wow, everything you observe here is true and accurately assessed IMO.

I am going for the Nobel Prize for 1) renewing manufacturing America, and 2) solving complex problems using incredibly powerful mathematics. If that doesn't work, maybe they will like my watercolors and sense of humor?

"thirty-aught-six" (not verified)

at 13:58 on August 3rd, 2011

Now be honest, it's not my twist you enjoy amigo. It's the one where big government is going to answer to your needs at no cost to you. You sell that like a drowning man with a new found religion.

duddits (not verified)

at 02:11 on August 4th, 2011

STATE OF THE UNION BY DUDDITS Today I awoke to chem-trails on a scale that even I thought not possible. The sky a metallic gray with wisps of off white powder descending all the way to the ground, and hazing the vista so severely that mountains only 5-10 miles away could scarcely be seen.

I ate and made ready to take my 10 year old son to an appointment. We drove to a neighboring town which is 20 miles away. The Chem-Trail sky was as bad or worse the entire distance. The speed limit is 35 through the thoroughfare, and I have driven it many times with no troubles. I usually run at 35-38 mph" honestly, today at the crossing of the 2nd light a unmarked red camaro cruiser quickly pulled in behind and proceeded to pull me over. I of course complied.

The local officer opened his door , stood behind it while he radioed in. It seemed to me that he was taking his time about it, so I rolled down the window and stuck my head out to inquire. He immediately pointed his finger at me and instructed me to stay in my vehicle.

Moments later a white vehicle pulled in behind his" two plain clothes individuals moved to the officers position. The three of them talked and then the two plain clothes persons moved to the right side and approached the passenger side and took up a position directly in front of my 10 year old son" with their hands palming their holstered weapons. The local approaching my side with the same posture" he looked in and asked me if I knew why he was pulling me over. I replied NO. He stated that he clocked me at 5 over limit, and asked for my insurance and registration, which I promptly gave him.

At this time one of the plain clothed persons moved around and addressed me by my name, and asked me if I had a weapon in my vehicle. It was then that I simultaneously replied with why do you want to know? At the same time seeing the ID clipped to his lapel that clearly read DHS.

He became abrupt and agitated and said" Alright lets cut to the chase" I am going to ask you one more time, Do you have a weapon in your vehicle. Keep in mind that my 10 year old son is siting next to me, and I could see tears welling up in his eyes, so I answered him with a no.

He preceded to tell me the penalties for lying to an officer about the knowledge of a weapon and disclosure. I assured him that I did not have in my possession a weapon. He proclaimed that my records indicate that I have a license to carry a weapon. To which I replied I chose not to carry a weapon with me , or in my car today because I am on errands and obviously have a young child in my vehicle today.

He replied with" Don't you think thats about a dumbass thing to do. I mean why maintain a weapon permit if you dont' carry a weapon ?

At this point I felt trouble, and asked if I was free to go. The local cop said he was letting me off with a verbal warning to keep my speed down, and the other again reminded me that I should have my records adjusted to reflect my not having a weapon. Told me to have a nice day.

After comforting my son, because he was clearly upset. We completed our errands and returned home, only to find that the tree in our front yard had collapsed from the high winds that had apparently rolled through the area while we were gone. Smashing the side of the house , and the fence, and my new grill.

Tonight, there have been several warplanes flying directly over our home at about 1500 - 2000 feet. With several passes that were loud and rattled the house some.

So" I guess this is it. This is what this Nation has come to and I am saddened to say, but I get it know. This next part is more for the Government...... I get it" I really do! You are the boss. You got the Badge and the Gun, you got the warplanes and all the power in the world. I surrender and bow to your ability's and power and promise to never - ever bother you again with my speaking out against unfairness and Legal theft. I am sorry for pointing out what I thought were bad ideas that you had. I am truly sorry for trying to exercise what I thought was my right to free speech. You have my word.

The next part is for those of you who may have read my words, who may have shared my beliefs. It was good to come here and share and seek the truth, and I now know it. Goodbye and good luck to you all.

Piobar

at 07:42 on August 4th, 2011

Karen, you are correct, thank you for pointing that out. Though, to be honest, one might argue that Dr. King was more proactive in his efforts for peace and equal rights than the President had been when the prize was announced. No slight intended, of course.

Karen Hatter

at 08:34 on August 4th, 2011

I believe that to be a fair statement, Piobar.

YankeeJim

at 13:17 on August 3rd, 2011

I enjoy your twist Chubby Checker.

YankeeJim

at 03:24 on August 4th, 2011

Your story emphasizes the tyranny of the Department of Homeland Security, employing local bullies across the nation, many of which are aliens who became legal and loyal to the Big Bully in the Sky.