Abram: Nothing hypnotic, or subliminal about it newlife, only a willing audience looking for someone to substantiate their passions of equality, possessions, and ease of obtaining them. "Hence it is that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security or the rights of property; and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths. Theoretic politicians, who have patronized this species of government, have erroneously supposed that by reducing mankind to a perfect equality in their political rights, they would, at the same time, be perfectly equalized and assimilated in their possessions, their opinions, and their passions."
newlife09: This is like dividing by zero, my dear.So how is this any different than Bush getting handed a speech by ghost writers? The days of presidents crafting their own speeches was gone well before Reagan. Remember his "wait for laughter" flub?
And again, the Buck Stops Here certainly didn't reside on Bush's desk.
we haven't even scratched the surface of Obama's presidency. Remember at this point in W's, the debate was how he spent more vacation than any other at this point...no one remembers that portion anymore, it's Iraq, 9/11, the economy, scandals, etc.
I watched Obama react when a teleprompter failed. Not his best moment. Each Administration is different and unique.....GWB said that when he took office....they did not forsee being a war time President. That soon changed, yes?
But initially GWB was set up his administration as a peace time administration. Pretty easy to do that on vacation.
Hey Even Obama seems to take a vacation....Hawii....Virgin Islands.....
But you really did not answer. President by committee or Elected President?
Because if you have a President by committee....that surface you scratch......you may not like very much.
May 10, 2009 10:23 PM CST Obama Rocks! Can America afford to doubt his new president in the time of trouble?
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imsingle: It seems to me that Obama was elected for the wrong reasons. But, bullsh----- can get elected for anything. The dude has had no experience in the White House and he is getting an education. Robert F. Kennedy made a prediction for political reasons and another generation will think differently about blacks being elected for the U.S. Presidency. Mind you, maybe we do need a change....But, what kind of change? What is his objective and his itinerary? Time will tell and everyone will keep an eye on HIM!!
well why do you think he got elected??
and if you say its cos he was black, well then perhaps a minority voted for him cos of that
May 10, 2009 10:31 PM CST Obama Rocks! Can America afford to doubt his new president in the time of trouble?
pattismithperth, Western Australia Australia111 Posts
pattismithperth, Western Australia Australia111 posts
ttom500: I watched Obama react when a teleprompter failed. Not his best moment. Each Administration is different and unique.....GWB said that when he took office....they did not forsee being a war time President. That soon changed, yes?
But initially GWB was set up his administration as a peace time administration. Pretty easy to do that on vacation.
Hey Even Obama seems to take a vacation....Hawii....Virgin Islands.....
But you really did not answer. President by committee or Elected President?
Because if you have a President by committee....that surface you scratch......you may not like very much.
well, with all due respect you kinda need more than one person to run a country of nearly 300million
I could introduce you to a man who speaks Mandarin, Korean and Japanese fluently but if the slightest pressure is put on him he stutters like Porky Pig. The man is very well educated and has a very high IQ. Hell of a nice guy too.
He’s a Democrat so I don’t suppose you’d have any reason to make disparaging remarks about him or hate him though.
Obama is using some NLP techniques. He or any politician would be stupid not to.
The difference here being W didn't share the qualities of high I.Q. , well educated, or a nice guy ..........
pattismith: well, with all due respect you kinda need more than one person to run a country of nearly 300million
with all due respect.....we elected a President to make decisions for the country and to make policy and positions...
Patti.....what you don't understand.....key positions in a American govt...like the cabinet and the 4-5000 SES positions are reviewed and approved by congress. Congress approve these Obama staffers that are writing position and policy (e.g his speechs) for the country? Not that I am aware of.
jvaski: You gotta be kidding Ambrose, we're talking about tow totally different animals here ...... He's actually intelligent - yes - that's right .........
more than I can say about my typing skills ..........
jvaski: more than I can say about my typing skills ..........
It is what happens when you pound to many nails....LOL......
By the way......making any homes down in CA Marsh Mouse protected areas that Nancy P rezoned? Puts a little cramp into local economic development when a Marsh Mouse can evict you.
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Uhh...unless they were a VP, most presidents don't.
That includes McCain, sweetie.