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In a roughly hour-long press conference during which he grew more and more reflective and conciliatory, President Obama acknowledged that his party had taken a "shellacking" in Tuesday's election, and he signaled he understood that voters had not seen enough of the change and progress he promised.
The president's tone was markedly differently from the partisan one he struck while criss-crossing the country in the final weeks of campaign 2010. He told reporters gathered in the East Room that the "overwhelming message" he heard from voters was that they want both parties to "work harder to arrive at consensus" and to focus completely on jobs and the economy.
"There's no doubt that as I reflect on the results of the election, it underscores for me that I've got to do a better job, just like everybody else in Washington does," he said.
He said he took "direct responsibility" for the fact that the country had not made enough progress to create jobs and to allow the middle class to feel secure.
"It feels bad," Obama said of the loss of so many Democratic seats. "There is a -- not only sadness about seeing them go, but there's also a lot of questioning on my part in terms of, "Could I have done something differently, or done something more so that those folks would still be here?" It's hard and -- and I take responsibility for it in a lot of ways."
The change in tone was a reflection of big losses in the election last night, the most expensive midterm in history. In the largest midterm gain by one party since World War II, Republicans netted some 60 House seats. Many of the GOP candidates who won ran on proposals to cut spending and reduce the deficit.
Obama said he hoped to find common ground with Republicans in areas like energy and education, and he called on Congress to extend the middle-class tax cuts set to expire at year end, continue research and development tax breaks for businesses, and extend unemployment insurance to help sustain the country's economic recovery.
He also indicated a greater willingness to work the Republicans on some key issues than he has in recent weeks. Despite months of arguing against extending the so-called Bush tax cuts for individuals making more than $200,000 and families making more than $250,000 on the grounds that the $700 billion price tag for doing so was too high, Obama seemed to leave the door open to compromising on the matter.
"My goal is to sit down with Speaker-elect Boehner and Mitch McConnell, Harry and Nancy some time in the next few weeks and see where we can move forward," he began. "How that negotiation works itself out, I think it's too early to say. But, you know, this is going to be one of my top priorities. And my hope is that given we all have an interest in growing the economy and encouraging job growth, that we're not going to play brinkmanship but instead we're going to act responsibly."
When it comes to the Republican threat to try to repeal the health-care overhaul, which the president spent more than a year and a large amount of political capital to get passed, Obama said it would be misreading the election to think that Americans want Congress to spend next two years "re-litigating" these issues. But he added that he was willing to work with Republicans to change specific parts of the bill, like a provision that requires businesses to report payments to vendors over $600.
And in a nod to history, Obama pointed out that he is not the first president to face steep midterm losses. "I think it's important to point out ... a couple of great communicators, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, were standing at this podium two years into their presidency getting very similar questions," he said, adding that the two leaders had both faced "a whole range of factors that made people concerned that maybe the party in power wasn't listening to them."
Perhaps the most remarkable portion of the news conference came when the president spent several minutes reflecting on how 'removed' he felt from the American people working in the White House and the challenge he faced in connecting with voters.
"This is something that I think every president needs to go through, because ... the responsibilities of this office are so enormous and so many people are depending on what we do, and in the rush of activity sometimes we lose track of -- you know, the -- the ways that we connected with folks that got us here in the first place."
DADT and the 'change' mandate
The president said he must work harder to set the proper tone with the business community. On "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" -- which he said should not be a partisan issue -- Obama said the upcoming release of a review on the policy would "give us time to act in -- potentially during the lame-duck session to change this policy."
The president also addressed an issue that came up last week in his "Daily Show" interview with Jon Stewart, who challenged him about not having done enough to change the way business was done in Washington, one of his main campaign themes.
"We were in such a hurry to get things done that we didn't change how things got done, and I think that frustrated people," the president said.
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"Dance Mr. Bojangles, Dance" (sung to the tune of Mr. Bojangles...)
Barry won't understand until November of 2012.
How soon we forget...The Republicans left this country on it's knees. The Bush administration gave the banks the bailouts...not Obama. The Bush administration left this country open to the 911 attacks and the Republicans claim they can protect us. If that's your idea of protection, I'll take care of myself. The Bush Administration gave us $4.00 + per gallon gas prices...guess they had to refill the Bush family coffers and that of their friends the Arabs before leaving office. My 401K was depleted before the Dems ever took office. The tea baggers were crying from the minute Obama took office until now...oh wait they're still whining and crying. A bunch of rich white people who convinced poor people all over the country that they were paying more taxes when only those making over 250k paid more. Incredible. They told them (the poor) they would loose their guns...when was that ever on the table in the past 2 years...never. How about this people. Don't believe anything a politician tells you. For the most part they are all liars and only out to get what's best for themselves. It is your duty as an American to investigate the truth not just watch TV and believe what they tell you in a 30 second hate ad. READ and make sound judgements. Visit the websites of those running for office, check out their past job performance, whatever that job was and watch the debates. If you can't do that then don't vote.
@Noparty Affiliation said ". If that's your idea of protection, I'll take care of myself."
The banks have paid back, in fact that is why Obama has extra TARP to spend. The banks paid it back under Obama.
GM has not paid it back, its doubtful they will. They get a huge tax break btw also, 45 billion huge.
AIG hasn't paid it back, though I hear there are plans too do so.
Fannie & Freddie, have not paid it back and continue to be a drain on the taxpayers. We have no idea how much, this administration keeps it off books in spite of the CBO's concern that is not responsible accounting practices to do so.
At this point I will rely on the Republicans rather then the Democrats. In spite of your handle you sound like you have a party affiliation. I am an independent.
Poor you, so full of hate and anger that the party you are not affiliated with lost.
Not true. The government still owns several big banks. Some have repaid their loans but more haven't than have.
FrankH: If you are going to contradict someone with a declaritive statement, please supply your FACTS along with the assertion. Name the banks, how much they got and how much they still haven't paid back.
Why would anyone want to be president. What an awful job.
Maybe his upcoming two billion dollar vacation will ease some the pain of all this campaigning since his Martha's Vineyards vacation which was vacation from a working vacation to the coast to eat lobster, which followed the wife's princess tour/vacation to Spain .....
It is awful, hopefully we can find someone to spare him in 2012.
Bob you guys are so full of hate. You cant even let it go for one night of victory. Is there something missing in folks personal lives that they would even come out swinging hate with the same zeal the next day while most patriotic Americans want them working together for problems to at least start getting solved? EVERY President has taken vacations. And this one less than all recent Republican ones. Why cant he get his vacation??? Look at the FACTS!!!
First Year Presidential Vacations:
Source: http://www.factcheck.org/2010/01/president-obamas-vacation-days
I can't remember any president that has gone on Vaction taking 1000s of his friends, and costing the tax payers 200 million dollars a day....
No kidding JR!
Even after a win like they had last night... these right wingers still are incapable of demonstrating an ounce of class!
They continue to foam at the mouth because they have nothing in their hearts but hate & contempt!
Unbelievable!
The lizard-brains are incapable of anything but emotional ejaculations.
I don't understand you when you speak with a mouthful of chewed, sour grapes
Fiesty and an ounce of class. More like Fiesty with a 40 ounce colt 45. To bad they don't make it in a 42 oz so you could give two to your homies and still get your 40. Hard to earn a star when the working folks jump on the thread. Don't worry you and the quilting club will be hard at it when news breaks tomorrow.You can earn some more S&H green stars. Maybe you'll win a hello kitty waffle maker.
Where is this "story" coming from about a $200 million a day vacation involving thousands of Obama's friends for ten days??????????????????????????????????????????????
This would be a good place for a MODERATOR to step in an debunk or explain the claim. TYLER? Have you heard anything that confirms this outlandish charge?
J.Richter,
Full of Hate? Not really. I do hate what Obama has done to America. 9.6% unemployment for a year after spending a trillion is ridiculous. No effort whatsoever, to honestly help private sector Americans jobs, etc. But I wasn't expressing hatred for Obama, I was mocking him.
And honestly J., the guy deserves it. He demonizes the rich, tells Americans they can't take a weekend in Las Vegas, says Americans are hurting/he "gets it" and spends 2 Billion of our dollars on a vacation to India. It takes 40 aircraft to get him and his stuff over there? 3 helicopters? 600 cars? 3,000 people!
What about the poor Americans losing their jobs J.? Two billion wouldn't help a few families maybe. Not important - Obama deserves it. All that campaigning, telling Americans to punish other Americans/their "enemies", telling 42% of Americans they can ride in the back. Hate Obama? The guy is an absurd, surreal joke. I am mocking him. Princess Michelle goes to Spain for a little girls get-away then has to come back and go along for a PR stunt to the Gulf Coast to show Americans it is safe to eat Gulf seafood (support the industry that is bleeding jobs) and she orders LOBSTER! What a JOKE!(There are no lobster in the Gulf, J. - flown in) Do I hate Michelle for not eating lobster for one day? No I pretty much have to just laugh, just mock her.
All of the other presidential vacations? Name one like this, especially in TIMES of 9.6% unemployment. Name one like Michelle's get-away. Is Bush's Crawford, TX place the Taj Mahal, J.?
BTW J. - Patriotism is the love and defense of your country, not the love and defense of a narcissistic, self-absorbed, radical president.
Yes, the president does deserve to go on vacations. But I think what people are questioning is the fact that he is taking a thousand friends with him. They are flying on government flts and aren't entitled to do that. Is there a reasons his friend couldn't have just met them in India? For goodness sakes the people are taking up 40 gov planes. As long as the friends are paying the inflated gov prices for the flt, their entire hotel bill, food, and entertainment expenses who cares? They probably could have bought commercial tickets much much cheaper.
Hey Feisty,
Tuesday was OK, but it was simply nothing more than running up the score before half time. Nice first half, but the game's not over till the 4th November.
Seee ya later
Feisty,
Oh yea, I forgot.
A liberal suggested that I brush my tooth with a new tooth paste called Spermicide?
Works great!
But you're right, it is kinda foamy.
Not that any of you are going to bother to read it...
Here's the PROOF that you were all snookered by the right wing echo chamber again about President Obama's vacation...
http://factcheck.org/2010/11/ask-factcheck-trip-to-mumbai/
I find the comment about common senseto be especially fitting with this group of intellectually challenged misfits! ;0)))
Do ANY of you ever research obvious bullsh!t before you start shoveling it?
So the MSM that doesn't want to tick Obama off/not get invited doesn't cover it. An Indian source? OK Foreign sources certainly worked for you guys when it was Bush.
White House denies it costs that much.
Duh
Deny how many are going? Deny anything else?
No big deal. Bush took trips too.
Maybe the small difference in cost is just the cost for a bullet proof litter.
Tell us how an Indian "official" would know how much it costs to move our President around the globe safely.
I expected no less from you Bob...
You've never let a FACT or the TRUTH get in the way of your rants...
I can't imagine going through life being as proud as you are of your lack of intellectual curiosity..
Then again the site does reference common sense.... so what the hell am I thinking!
That number has been out there, and a number of sources that are no less reputable than think(forme)progress and other references used here by you guys.
So like I said before, what is the fact/truth that the White House won't say. You don't know. You just know that the White House denied something that looks bad for Dude. How much is it, half that - a billion?
Intellectual curiosity. The White House didn't deny 3,000 did they? So, how many planes does it take to get 3,000 over there (Bush took 700 friends one time plus staff plus security plus department officials plus, plus). How much do the VC-25s and crews cost to fly to India? How much does it cost to prepare and transport the VH-3D Sea Kings/VH-60N/UH-60s etc. Do the C-17s midair refuel with everything else? How many KC-10, or KC-130/whatever does that take. 600 cars for the 3,000, or is there an Alamo over there? Not renting the whole 500+ rooms at the Taj, where are Obama and friends slumming, with old college buddies? Is the Prime Minister comping them tickets to the Festival of Lights? Do the 30 bomb sniffing dogs get free treats?
And you gotta admit, the Obamas aren't exactly known for their frugality and lack of humility. Paul McCartney concerts/etc at home (well the White House) for friends and donators, etc.
Common sense? How about $400 tennies for the garden photo op, the trip to Spain when Americans are suffering? Sheeeez...
Rant?
Hardly. I'm not mad, just mocking the ones asking for it.
The Obama's mockery of Americans paid off Tuesday and will no doubt pay off again.
(just don't try to tell/guess/whatever what it cost, right?)
bob
If you really want to save money, you'll support an unhindered investigation into all the money that has ever been wasted by our government. If not, STFU. State trips are a standard function of government on the world stage. Find something else to b!tch about, with some facts to support your claims.
For people who prefer to fact-check before speaking their minds about stories, topics or emailed urban legends:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/india.asp
tell me about it...i feel so bad for our children...people who walk around with so much hate in their hearts while our gals/guys are over there fighting a stupid war .... is beyond me....it's past from generation to generation ...and may never end...all I know is one day when you get to the gates...they may be locked.....now dance to that!
I kind of feel sorry for our President. He has to work with a bunch of hardheaded GOPs who think that this is their country and they know how to run it better....okay. Since when did it become the country of Republicans? I thought it was our country...the American people's country. It would be nice to have a government who can work together in the White House instead of acting like a bunch of dogs marking trees at the White House, or am I living in a fantasy world? All I got to say is the newly elected Republicans better do what they claim they can do for the good of our country or they all will be voted out the next time. Look at our history, it's happened before.
I feel sorry for our President too. With his money and top notch life long health care for him and his family . The book deals and speaking engagements, the Ivy league schools his daughters will attend. His secret service esort for the rest of his life. Wow that has to suck so bad. I am getting more depressed for him by the moment. And then going from working with a zombie majority that had claimed America as their own to working with a hard headed Gop bunch who reminded him that the country belongs to others with varying points of view. Wow, it is tough to be the President. All I can say is Wow, wow!
Too bad he wasn't asked about his upcoming trip to India and the cost of 200+ million a day. Wonder where that money is coming from......SEIU maybe???
I think you got part of that right. It's coming from I & U. Our tax dollars!
Ever heard of a state visit, Mudbug? The reason why Presidents do it is so Mudbug doesn;t have to go and schmooze with a bunch of international figures. And believe you me, if Mudbug tried to do it, America's image will go from half-reasonable people who for some inexplicable reason have arguments about proven science to a bunch of geo-politically fortunate asses.
Where was the "finding common ground" when they were ramming their agenda down our throats!
Suddenly he's humble. I doubt that he's changed his mind about his agenda, but rather than going to congress to get things done I think he'll go to the UN for mandates and place us under international law, ditto EPA and his czars. No mention of the border situation in the press conference or AZ lawsuit
I know for a fact our Senator, Dr. John Barasso and Oklahoma's Dr. Tom Coburn contacted the President to offer their expertise on the Health Care Bill and he refused to talk to them. Now he wants to find "common ground?"
I agree with mygirl1, he's still on his Marxist plan.
Except what you say is not correct...He did speak to Sen. Coburn (who I respect) and actually some of his ideas were adopted into the final bill.
Please forgive the negativity but many of you sound like snivelling idiots. Please... feeling sorry for the Pres. He ran for this office and fought for it. Don't you forget it! Democrats, Republicans or Green team. They sit in their offices on the Hill making 6 figures annually... while Americans continue loosing their homes. Some of them are legitimate, but most can be bought with a price. Your going to be standing in health care lines soon begging to be first because your medical condition is urgent and you'll stay in the back of the line. You better take a look at what kind of health care reform is being forced on you that will be unchangeable.... written in stone for you and your children. Your parents won't get the health care they need and deserve. You'll watch them be turned away because they're to old to treat. They won't rate high on the human race scale. The next time you renew your health care check out how your rates have gone up. You can barely provide your children with health care let alone the whole nation. It will still be about money to get appropriate, timely health care on the Obama plan. Only the rich will be treated properly when it comes to Obama-care--that's right the same people that sit on the Hill. You, me and all Americans better pay attention before all your rights are removed and destroyed for your families and children of the future. Our health care used properly is a democratic system that works and has worked for several decades. Oh yes, about that vacation... I would agree that with the economy in it's current predicament- extreme vacations could wait until your booted out of office. No rest for the wicked. Excuse me... with all due respect for the President. The man in charge.
What a bunch of bull! The HCR (Health Care Reform) mandates (forces) you to purchase health care insurance from a PRIVATE company. NOT GOVT! Get your facts straight. I find that those who do not argue honestly don't have a legitimate argument to begin with. I could see how some would say that mandates are the sticking point. But if you use health care and don't pay for it then you are a leech to society. If you already have health care, don't worry about it the HCR doesn't apply to you. Come on people ...facts..deal with facts not this rhetorical garbage that can't pass the smell test. If you hate, and there is much to be disappointed with Pres. Obama about, but hate really doesn't have a place in civil discourse. The majority of the American voting population voted him in--are they all Marxists? Of course not. Lets disagree but not be disagreeable when discussing issues. First begin with facts then construct/support your arguments logically. How silly to say that HCR is written in stone. What men/women wrote men/women can change. It happens all the time in Congress, amend, expire or repeal find the majority to support it and you too can change a law that Congress wrote. I myself don't care since I receive my health care from the VA (a wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. government) and I'm happy with it. I'm saddened to read such unsupported drivel posted here.
This is the most arrogant first couple ever and with no cause whatsoever, never did anything on their own, didn't pay for their own education, never created anything, and yet feel oh so entitled to take advantage of their position. It is appalling that costs of this magnitude would even be considered in the midst of the economic slump we are living, and even more incredulous that some would support it as his right??? How many of you have taken this much vacation? That said, I can only assume they are grabbing at everything they can take knowing that it won't be much longer before American people revolt.
This dip sh*t sounds like a spousal abuser. In denial. Send him to one year of domestic violence classes for the abuse on the nation and while you are at it, one year of substance abuse classes because surely he is on some mind altering drug.
The part that matters the most is only just now beginning. I am looking forward to to the overdue fiscal budget and any other golden nuggets from the lame duck congress. With any luck there will be some restraint even before the newly seated congress arrives in January.
I agree with the comment above. But it goes to show you how short-sighted voters/us citizens are.
#1 not enough young people under 30 voted. i stood at the polls where i live and watched yesterday...not enough black and latins, and almost no young people
#2 President Bush left this country a nightmare. Obama gets in and we are still suffering economically, so voters go right back to Republicans and blame Obama.
I despise the lack of sophistication and understanding of how policy making works by most Americans. All mericans should be forced to take a basic government college course so they can get their heads out of their asses and understand things better instead of blaming people like three year olds.
I'm outta here! I can live on less than $900.00 social security that I am eligible for. Yes sir I can. Where? South of Mexico! Immediately after Christmas I'm gone. The raging beasts who ran with the Presidunce Bush are back, and I'm gone!
I watched President Obama's news conference today. I thought he sounded conciliatory. I thought he seemed sincerely humbled. I especially liked his statement that "no one party should dictate the direction of the country." (or something to that effect). I'm glad he acknowledged he had been in a hurry. I'm glad he acknowledged he'd fallen out of touch. I'm glad he seemed resigned to revisit his vision to work with - not against - the other side of the aisle. He seemed to have listened to the people.
He was asked some brutal questions. He wasn't defensive. He was honest. He seemed thoughtful and sincere. This is the President I want going forward.
However, he still said he would "consider" Republican's ideas. I didn't expect him to crater and surrender. But these are the same words he used throughout the health care debacle - meaning then that he would consider ideas but not accept them.
He defended his position on research and development funds for small businesses (small businesses don't want research and development funds - they want credit and certainty).
He defended his position on further extending unemployment (people don't want unemployment checks - they want jobs).
He defended extending the tax policy (but not for the "rich").
He also made a statement about how he and his presidency will be judged (meaning it's still about him and not necessarily the people).
But, other than that, I thought he did a good job in a difficult situation. I think he got the message. I think he will try. I hope he had a conversation with President Clinton last night or today. I hope President Clinton gave him some advice on how to move forward.
I hope.
I would like for Pres. Obama to televise the meeting he will have with the majority (current and future) and minority members. He promised us open and transparent government now is the time to produce it for everyone to see. I wonder if the GOP leaders would be so bellicose with the whole country watching. This would bring the necessary change and illuminate the corridors of power. Besides, Pres. Obama received great press, and credit, from his open meetings with the GOP caucus. That's the Obama I want to see, and that vision was what I voted for.
Great comment.
Obama needs to stop beimg so kind with the rep and tea party and stand his ground for the things he believe in and stand up for the people who put him in office.Other than that he and the dems has done good things for the people.The dems has done more for the people than the rep in history.
You all go on about "what have the Republicans every done for the country?" You are being misled by talking points, folks. The Republicans:
-Appointed the first female to the Supreme Court
-After mostly Democratic filibusters, passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964
-Ended the Cold War
-Ended the Vietnam War
-Lowered income tax rates when the highest bracket was 70%
-Simplified the income tax code, broadened the tax base and eliminated many tax shelters and other preferences
-Granted amnesty to illegal immigrants who entered the United States before January 1, 1982 and had resided there continuously
-Established the do not call list
-Protection act of 2003 – to protect children from exploitation
Spent more money on AIDS, TB and Malaria than any Democrat
-Sarbanes Oxley – so that CEO’s are held accountable, be prosecuted and go to jail
-Trade agreements with Chile, Jordan, Morocco, Australia, Dominican Republic, Central America, Singapore
-Energy policy initiatives to develop alternative fuels
-Republicans are the reason you don’t pay taxes on internet purchases
-American with Disabilities Act
-Clean Air Act
-Education for Handicapped Children Act
-Endangered Species Act
-Established the Environmental Protection Agency.
-Tightened federal standards for the disposal of toxic waste and extends controls to small companies
-Law to reduce hazardous fuels in national forests and protect forests
-Created jobs after inheriting bleeding economies and recessions.
Reading over this list, I'd think the Republicans were Democrats - caring and compassionate for children, minorities, women and the environment.
Candice, I get the impression that you think all of the items on your list were passed solely by the Republicans. If memory serves me well everyone of those landmark events were supported by a large number of Democrats. You see, all of those things came about in a time when, in order to reach a greater good, there was a willingness on the part of the two parties to work together and reach compromises. I'm sorry to say we haven't seen that same spirit of cooperation in quite a while.
Missed these very important pieces of legislation - signed by Republican Presidents
Emancipation Proclamation
Civil Rights Acts of 1957 and 1960
The Fifteenth Amendment
Established the Interstate Highway System
Tony,
I realize these important laws were not passed solely by a single party --- both parties participated .....led by Republican presidents, though. When Republicans are accused of being inherently evil...I have to disagree...and defend.
Yes, there was a willingness to work together...and we haven't seen the same cooperation in a long time. Why were the two parties willing to work together then, but not now? How did we get to this point in our history? Is it leadership? Culture? Power? How do we get back to working together?
For all you people celebrating the Republican victory and the change that it will bring here is a sobering thought. Over the last two years the Republicans sent all of their time and hundreds of millions of dollars to insure that they would regain the majority in the Senate and House. They did this while the country was caught up in the worst economic recession since the Great Depression on the 1930's. Think about that for a minute. While people were losing their jobs and their homes, while they were struggling to make keep food on the table and clothes on their children's backs, the Republicans were more focused on regaining the political advantage in Washington. Now what makes you think that the next two years will be any different when there is an even bigger prize to be won. With a presidential election coming up in 2012, the Republicans will be even more focused and will spend even more money making sure that one of their own will win that election. With that big a prize at stake do you honestly believe that the Republicans will suddenly become interested in making life better for the same they have been neglecting for so long. If you do please contact me. I have a piece of oceanfront property in Nebraska that I would like to sell you.
He's not complaining so much about Meg's money as anonymous Chamber of Commerce money. But even Meg's money begs the question, if the business climate is "too uncertain" to lend to small businesses, or found your own start-up, why would you feel it made sense to squander $140 million on a failed attempt to get to a position which will pay you maybe a million dollars over the next four years in a state that is going to hate you five years from now at the latest?
Its time to call the Pope in see how they can convince the public to unite church and state now.
Do you really think HMOs denying life-saving treatments to patients in order to make money for their stockholders is democratic?
My comment is in responce to STAYAHEADOFTHEGAME!
The dems out spent the G.O.P by 200 million ,,,,, union money
In what universe? Give us the figures from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and their contributors around the globe.
It does not make you a mean sprited person full of contempt and hate to resent a party that believes in taking nearly 38% of the money I work my butt off to earn, just to direct a great portion of it to entitlement programs intended to benefit those that choose not to work. Democrats have been buying their seats in office with my tax dollars long enough. Ninty nine weeks of unemployment benefits, failing to protect our borders and refusing to enforce the laws of our land. When will the majority of the democrat's constituency recognize that these entitlements enslave people, undermine the entire concept of self realization and personal responsiblity. Let me tell you that in a land where any man can achieve anything he sets his mind to if he works hard enough, no one ever achieved the American Dream sitting on their backside, waiting on the check from the federal government covered by the taxation on my hard work and sweat .
Daniel, The American people believe in the American Dream, the Democrats and their believe in the
American Cream. Hope you catch my meaning.
All I know is that it does't take a power thinker to recognize that spending more money than you take in is irresponsible and leads to bankruptcy. That private sector business is the only machine that has the capability to reestablish our country's financial strength. And taxing the machine and those that make that machine run is no different that hanging a weight around the neck of a those that are willing to at least make the effort to be productive and contribute to the strength of our enconomy. Obama's visit to India? I pay more taxes than about 92% of the rest of U.S. taxpayers and I would have to work 17 lifetimes just to pay for one day of what it is going to cost the American Taxpayers for President Obama to make this trip. For what? How is this expenditure going to benefit those poor suckers that voted for democrats believing the empty promises made by the democratic party? Not that I believe they are owed a benefit, because its people like me that get saddled with paying the bill. It's absolutley frustrating. But I have to admit, its a little less so after yesterday!
What part of NO don't you understand President Obama. There is no common ground so don't go looking for it. The Republicans are out to destroy you Mr. President, and everytime you react this way they just rub their hands in glee. Yesterday was too late for an hour long press conference. You needed press conferences and addresses to the nation to explain the things you were doing, when you were doing them. It would have been better to say nothing and then come out swinging a few days later. No apologies. You are in a game of Hard Ball.
Hey Obama, Welcome to the back of the bus, come along for the ride if ya want just keep yer trap shut and learn a little something!........ Notice to all the freelunchers, illegals, unions and assorted cronies. This is the American income tax payer of all races, creeds and colors speakin. We fund all gov entitlement programs. WE say when, how much, who, and NO! The next time you try to elect a messiah that is going to try to turn things upside down and put the recipients calling the shots on the benifactor, we might not be so nice as to just politely show them the door!
What I don't understand last week out of Obama lips we are the enemies and the week after he lost his butt we have to find commons grounds with him. This is what he should of tried two years ago and maybe we would not be in this stack of horse shxt and losings our butts. I am so happy that enough of Dem's open their eyes and saw that he and his little groupie had no clue how to run a country. God bless America
Interesting comment by Pres. Obama about no need to re-litigate the arguments of the past 2 years.
That's what the election was all about.
Us unwashed masses just don't understand ya know. Why, we need the gov ta wipe our butt! This moron is so self deluded it's scary.
So if I already have health care it does not affect me! Really! SO I do not have to pay tax on the portion my company contributes? Maybe next time before you vote for someone or on something both the public and our elected officials,we might want to be more informed. The HCR bill is a joke and has hard working people again paying for lazy wothless leaches.