Obama agenda: Fully in campaign mode

“Seeking to rally his struggling party for the final weeks of the midterm election, President Obama delivered his most partisan speech of the campaign so far on Wednesday, casting Democrats as fighters for the middle class and Republicans as protectors of ‘millionaires and billionaires’ and special interests,” the New York Times writes. “Mr. Obama called for letting the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy expire but making the rate cuts for the middle class permanent. And he suggested Republicans would hold “hostage” the extension of the middle-class rates to get the top rates extended as well.”

The Boston Globe’s take: "President Obama, whose party is facing a potential midterm disaster under relentless Republican assaults on his economic record, launched an ambitious effort yesterday to cast Democrats as populists who want to end tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans but save them for the middle class."

The Washington Post: “But Obama's proposal for $180 billion in fresh infrastructure spending and business tax breaks is not satisfying many of the groups he needs on his side - not lawmakers on Capital Hill who are leery of raising the deficit by spending more, not economists who say the plan is too modest to create many jobs, and not business groups that say the tax benefits come with too many strings attached.”


"The expected departure of chief of staff Rahm Emanuel to run for mayor of Chicago is likely to mark the beginning of a wider White House shake-up, officials said yesterday, one aimed at helping the administration regain its footing in the aftermath of expected Democratic losses in the midterm elections and positioning President Obama for a 2012 reelection fight," the Boston Globe notes.

Politico says that Rahm isn’t a shoo-in, if he runs. “Rahm Emanuel's a pretty powerful guy in Washington, but not as much here in his hometown, where he'd start a mayoral bid as just one of many credible candidates for the job -- one whose obvious strengths as a national Democratic rainmaker are tempered by an uncommon knack for alienating allies.”

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When Doves Cry;

I expressed my thoughts Tuesday on what I thought of Pastor Terry Jones of the ‘Dove World Outreach Center’ and was NOT going to comment on this charlatan any further…

Having said that, it has now become painfully obvious that this is NOT about calling attention to Muslim extremists…

It is nothing more than a pathetic attempt by a right wing nut job to politicize the tragedy of 911.

Last week when asked if there was one person who’s opinion he respected he replied after a long pause – President George W. Bush…

NOW Pastor Jones is telling USA Today that he might call off the event if he heard from the President Obama and or the White House…

I wonder WHY that is…???

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Reply#1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 9:12 AM EDT

Right on post Feisty, as usual. This so called man of God is nothing but an old fraud using fear to motivate hate. Sounds like a Repuge doesn't it. What would he say if Islam decided to burn our Holy Bible? Oh, that's different, "that's the true and only word of God." These fanatics make me sick.

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#1.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 9:41 AM EDT

So then by your "logic," California Tom, or lack there of, the discovery channel gunman is just your average democrat.

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#1.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:23 AM EDT

Actually Fiesty, this jones fellow is crazy as a loon. Perhaps he is kin to those Jones folks who really drank the koolaid? Sounds like it to me. Anyone who is unchristian enough to attend his church should know what they are getting into, time to take away their tax exempt status.

Perhaps I'm a little old fashioned, but I don't put much stock or faith in these new branches of Christianity that seem to pop up, and there is just something weird about those folks. Plus most of those around our area are only using it in order to meet in their own homes and then gain tax exempt status for their property. And they give my religon, Christianity, a bad name!

    #1.3 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:27 PM EDT
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    The Repugs tax philosophy. The reverse Robin Hood theory. Steal from the poor and give it to the rich. This philosophy has been prevalent for centuries. Isn't it time to change and reverse it?

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    Reply#2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 9:26 AM EDT

    While the democrat tax philosophy is: Steal from the rich and poor and keep it all to themselves.

    Who do you think subsidises every entitlement program, the poor? You really need to add some common sense and literacy to your diet.

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    #2.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:20 AM EDT

    Tom,

    Perhaps it would help to actually read the story of Robin Hood. The real point of the story is the fight against exorbitant taxes and corrupt government.

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    #2.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:57 AM EDT

    Agreed California Tom, I'm all in favor of tax the rich, feed the poor, til there are no rich no more!

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    #2.3 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:28 PM EDT

    AMF=

    And why do you think the poor need subsidies? Could it be that the rich and the Republicans would let these people starve just so they could gain more wealth. I think so. Speaking of common sense think about what you've said.

    JC -

    Actually I've read the story several times in my lifetime. I'm sure I read it before you were born. And when you speak of exorbitant taxes {tax cuts for the rich) and corrupt government (lying to the people about two illegal wars) aren't we speaking about the last administration (Bush) I think so.

      #2.4 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 2:19 PM EDT

      Tom,

      Don't be so sure that you read it before I was born. :)

      You are having to work too hard to make this fit your narrative. Exorbitant taxes = tax cuts for the rich? That is an amazing stretch - you'll have to explain the off-beat sphere of logic you applied for that one.

      As for the illegal wars, you have to be naive to believe that all of the Democrats in the Senate and House were duped into voting for the wars - especially since many of them sit on the committees that deal with the information. Having said that, I don't disagree that corruption runs rampant through the government, be they Republican or Democrat.

        #2.5 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 2:36 PM EDT
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        Interesting article showing some good news today. I wonder why we don't hear any good news about the economy from the MSM. I'm sure if this article was presented here the headlines would run...

        Unemployment claims down, trade deficit shrinks - despite UNCERTAINTY and OBAMA's JOB KILLING AGENDA.

        http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/Dispatch/market-dispatches.aspx?post=1802384&_blg=1,1802384

        By Melinda Peer

        The Labor Department said the number of new claims for unemployment insurance fell by 27,000 to 451,000 during the week ended Sept. 4, suggesting that U.S. companies are laying off fewer workers. Economists had expected claims to decline by 2,000, according to Briefing.com.

        The Commerce Department said the trade deficit shrank by 14% to $42.8 billion in July as imports declined. Economists had expected the gap to narrow to $47.3 billion from a revised $49.8 billion in June, according to Briefing.com. In July, U.S. exports rose $2.8 billion to $153.3 billion and imports fell by $4.2 billion $196.1 billion

        I guess since it doesn't point to disapproval polls or worse economic indicators the MSM will not point this out. Interesting.

          Reply#3 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 10:34 AM EDT

          Maybe because it means nothing and the reality is, we are stuck in a downward spiral is why the way left leaning MSN didn't point this out. Ya think???? They haven't finishedwiping the last Obama egg off their face yet. Not only are the fellow dems running it looks like the lib media is distancing itself from the unraveling as well.

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          #3.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:03 AM EDT

          Why would they distance themselves. The media should just report the news. They don't, instead they slant it to whatever will make them money. For the past couple of years, the right leaning conservative media has given up the charade of being impartial.

            #3.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 4:27 PM EDT
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            Again I keep harping on this however Democrats will lose everything in November if we don't get out the vote again like we did in 2008. Please make sure you vote and give rides to other Democrats to get to the polls. Also make some calls and knock on some doors. Otherwise its all for not and our movement forward will be halted by the party of "no". This time however, it will be President Obama saying "no" by vetoing all the entitlement programs for the wealthy the Republican try to pass.

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            Reply#4 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 10:44 AM EDT

            How about saying no to all entitlement programs, period.!!!!! Now that would get my attention. But then why would anyone of sound mind vote for him?

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            #4.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:07 AM EDT

            Your so-called "movement forward" has already been halted by Obama's failed policies of the past. Therefore, it was never a "movement forward" in the first place, just a continuation of Bush/democratic congress overspending policies and a failure on the democrats to approve regulation of the mortgage industry. That's why democrats won't get out and vote, they were lied to by their own party and president that they would bring "change."

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            #4.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:17 AM EDT

            amf1211, I see you bashing everyone's commenting but your argument is weak. it's people like you that aren't for moving this country forward and if you think that your party gives a flip about whats important to you then you are being naive. if your not a millionaire, which i suspect your not, why would you vote for a party that wants to make you poorer and the wealthiest more wealthy? the trickle down effect has never worked and yet the Republicans want you to believe it will. It's ok to be against everything that Obama touches but don't allow us to be the ones left out in the cold for it. those of us who are not rich make up 98% of this country and unlike the wealthy we're struggling. stop catering to the rich they don't need any help.

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            #4.3 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 11:48 AM EDT

            virgill, my dear poor liberal, Do you really believe that if the wealthy are taxed more it will be their money they fork over? If so, then how come since the inception of income tax every time the wealthy are targeted, the following year they report more income than the last year? Especially recession years. Where'd they get the money? Print it? Nah, they just took it out of your ass in the form of reduced wages, bennies, and higher productivity demands on one end and higher prices on the other. They went home with more money even after paying higher taxes. And you dolts are grinnin like a jackass eatin briars because the free lunch messiah says hes a gonna tax them mean ole rich folks and give you the money. All the time he knows damn well where the wealthy are gettin that extra money they are sendin in. He is using them to bend you over the table and you dumbasses can't wipe the smiles off your faces while he does it. Didn't think of that did ya? Whats even better is there ain't a damn thing you or Obama can do about it either. Yuo not only get to pay your income tax, you get to pay theirs too!!!! SUCKERS!!!!

              #4.4 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:11 PM EDT

              Virgill,

              Do you honestly believe that taking money out of the private sector and giving it to the government will somehow improve our economy and create jobs? People who have money to invest are the one's that create the jobs that the country needs.

              Contrary to what you may have been led to believe, millionaires do not put their money under the mattress or store it in large vaults at their villas. They put the money where it will make them more money (interest bearing accounts, stock market, etc.). But, they are not going to throw their money away on ventures when the risk is too high and the rules of the game keep changing.

              If the government does get the money from the "evil rich", exactly what do you think they will do with it that will help you? Unless maybe you are receiving unemployment benefits, I doubt anything at all.

              And, last question, what exactly do you think "moving forward" means? This is the government you are talking about - the essence of ineptitude - do you really want government taking the lead?

                #4.5 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:25 PM EDT

                Agree with you AnaBanana - working very hard here in Tennessee to defeat any and all repugnants, hope you are too! we are on the ground (door to door, great response by the way), on the phone, and my favorite - personal letter writing campaign which is an extremely effective way to reach every day working folks who like me just throw those repugnant expensive glossies in the fireplace!

                  #4.6 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:30 PM EDT

                  Anabanana,

                  Atta girl! Go find those ACORN and Black Panther loons, they'll help you get some votes. If they're not all in jail.

                    #4.7 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 2:37 PM EDT
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                    Well, Virgil - one thing for sure, those ubber rich folks must be doing something with it,probably sneeking it down to the Cayman or Switzerland because you know - those patriotic folks just don't really love their government enough to actually pay what they should, now do they? Heck No, they don't! So far them keeping their money in the private sector has worked so very well, now hasn't it? NOT!

                      Reply#5 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:33 PM EDT

                      Union, It is their money, I repeat..their money. Not your money, I repeat,. not your money. So, why exactly does it concern you at all, unless you want to find some way to get the gov to steal it and give you some. Sleep well dear. Bet if I got obsessed about your belongings and tracked them and worried about what you were doing with them all the time you would call a cop or something. But it's different when you do it, huh? You hypocritical libs take the cake.

                        #5.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 5:10 PM EDT
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                        Jedd dear - your bank book is showing, you might want to conceal that, heck, if we are lucky, we might get some of your money! sorry buddy, those rich folks get no sympathy from me, never have, never will. Perhaps when they act right, I might respect them some - and I'm talking about the ubber rich of both parties.

                          Reply#6 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:35 PM EDT

                          Yes JC I want the governmnet to take the lead, you see, I live in a democracy, where the government is the people, so I trust the people much more than I trust any corporation.

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                          Reply#7 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 12:36 PM EDT

                          Actually Union Baby, we don't live in a democracy and when it comes to the economy, the government is not the people - it is just an entity that sucks money from the private sector.

                            #7.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 1:04 PM EDT

                            Acutally JC - it is the private sector that sucks money from all of those who actually work for a living - you know, that good ole corporate welfare thing, and I can sure attest because I lived and worked it, trickle down never, ever works! What trickled down from reygun in the 80's and 2000-2008 from georgie was smelly, brown, and not very pretty.

                            And the wealthy should remember - we don't live in an Autocracy either.

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                            #7.2 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 1:27 PM EDT

                            Ummm. Those people "working for a living" are part of the private sector. Unless of course you are referring to the government workers that live off the money the private sector makes.

                              #7.3 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 2:08 PM EDT

                              Unionbaby,

                              You don't know what you're talking about. The private sector is the backbone of the economy. You bleeding heart lib's rant and rave, but you say nothing that makes sense.

                                #7.4 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 2:45 PM EDT
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                                Dear Chuck,

                                If Americans are endangered and traumitized by this idiot pastors possible actions, maybe we should all ban together and file a class action suit.

                                  Reply#8 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 2:10 PM EDT

                                  Oh,dear God!!!! Sue someone typical lib strong arm tactics when violence won't work. Will stop at nothing to get your way.

                                    #8.1 - Thu Sep 9, 2010 5:02 PM EDT
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