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Subscribe to RSSThe New York Times says, “President Obama, heading into a grueling re-election campaign, plans to step up his attacks against an unpopular Congress, concluding that he cannot pass any major legislation in 2012 because of Republican hostility toward his agenda, according to a senior administration official. Mr. Obama’s election-year strategy is an attempt to capitalize on his recent victory on a short-term extension of the payroll tax cut and on his rising poll numbers. As the stage is set for the general election in November, he intends to hammer the theme of economic justice for ordinary Americans rather than continue battling with Congressional Republicans, said the official, Joshua R. Earnest, the deputy press secretary, previewing the White House’s strategy.”
More: “‘In terms of the president’s relationship with Congress in 2012,’ Mr. Earnest said at a briefing, ‘the president is no longer tied to Washington, D.C.’ Winning a full-year extension of the cut in payroll taxes is the last ’must-do’ piece of legislation for the White House, he said. Instead, Mr. Earnest said, Mr. Obama will step up his efforts to showcase unilateral measures he is taking to revive the economy, though he declined to give details. Mr. Obama has used his executive authority in recent weeks to provide job training for returning military veterans and help students pay back their student loans. Further underscoring the jobs theme, Mr. Obama plans to return to the road, starting with a trip to Cleveland in early January to speak about the economy.”
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This is exactly what he should do.
No. He should stop whining and blaming everybody else like a child would. Stop taking your drugs, open your eyes, because this man and these dems have done AMOST irreperable damage. The media, and anyone that suppoorts them are idiots. Go watch 1984, or read the book. How bout v for vendetta. you dont even see what is happening to you. P>S. GOP states have budget surplusses and low unemployment. Check the stats of Illinois. I do not want those stats for U>S. Now, reach behind you, AND PULL YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR A-SS!
Odd, though, don't you think, that the majority of Americans agree with the President that the GOP in Congress are the problem. Pesky American majority. What do they know?
What a great pile of dog do-do and RNC talking points.
This GOP mantra is really getting old.
Can't you wingnuts understand that stating facts is NOT "whining and blaming..."???? (American voters understand!)
What is wrong with you people... are you on tea??????
No, Not as stupid as yo uthink, they do not understand that stating facts is not whining and blaming someone else. It would require them to think, and make logical conclusions based on objective facts, and that is just not in their DNA.
It's sad, but true.
Nice rant Russ, but this Congress is the worst ever, the American people have never thought less of the republican controlled house in the history of approval rating polls. You know who they are going to take their frustration and anger out on Russ, the republican nominee for president, thats who. Welcome to Waterloo Russ. BTW I think I'll just leave your head up my ass for awhile Russ, really I wouldn't Sh!t you, you are one of my favorite turds. You like that Russ, I figure since you like to talk to people in that fashon you would like me to play along too. Ha I think you may already be drunk but Happy New Year anyway.
If the GOP goal was anything but their own personal gain at the expense of everyone else, I might believe some of what they claim. But given their exposed agenda and third-grade tactics, what they have to say is meaningless... juts listen to Gingrich who rewrites history with every speech he makes.
Per Russ
and how might that be? When you dig only a centimeter into a statement like that you find NOTHING.
GOP states had lower housing costs and little new construction by comparison, so, yes, they got hit to a lesser degree by the GOP induced economic collapse. If playing and risking our very economy sounds like good business sense to you, elect a Republican.
russ-2423574 -- Maybe you should read 1984 and watch V again, because these are progressive in nature, against Big Brother and oppression by government -- For example "personhood" laws, and police brutality against Occupy (who you might note wear the Guy Fawkes mask). Heck even It's A Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol are about Big Banks/Wall Street greed versus the American Dream, as well as the 99% versus the 1% -- No Christmas holiday labor rights for you, or health care for Tiny Tim!
In the meantime, we are still operating under the deficits due to Dubya's "trickle-down" tax cuts for the rich, passed in a time of unfunded and unnecessary war, as well the 2008 economic meltdown due to supply-side deregulation in which banks are still Too Big to Fail, and a generation of larceny from off-shoring jobs to corporations being given the same rights as individuals. Old, failed Republican policies are what's wrong with this nation.
What have the Dems or president done, other than the stimulus--which did work to prevent a depression--and the Affordable Care Act--which is merely regulation of greed and abuse by the private sector insurance companies, and that doesn't go into affect until 2014? What else can right-wingers point to that supposedly has been so devastating? Name it and explain it. Just because you say so doesn't make it so.
Conservatives lack Rule of Reason--They are incapable of discerning fact from fiction, and of critical thinking and logical deduction about anything. In order for our nation to heal, we must contain their destructive world view of every man, woman, and child for his/herself. Throw the Teapublicans out!
Bravo, TruePatriot! Very well said. Voted.
True Patriot,
Agreed. My work over the past couple of years involved stimulus funds, and a lot of the contractors I hired said that without that work they would have had to lay off employees. As it was, they kept them employed through a very difficult time. And the city where those funds were spent benefited because the contractors and their employees spent a lot of money there. And you know what? Most of these contractors were Republicans. . . .
the bush tax cuts came with increased revenue. stop the lies. the higher budget deficit came from higher spending. get your @!$%# straight and stop watching bill maher.
Phine,
The majoriy of Americans agree with this president? Perhaps the majority of progressives believe the GOP is the problem.
How can anyone agree with the 4th GREATEST PRESIDENT OF ALL TIME (his statement) when his record reflects the following:
Please look at polling numbers. I am not saying everyone approves of the President, just most blame the GOP and Congress for this.
And A Happy New Year to you too.
(You've really made this way too easy, winemaker.)
You seem to have also forgotten that the single most important job of the Republican/TP Inc. party, as stated by Senator Mitch McConnell, isn't to govern, but to make sure that Barack Obama is a one term president. Their very actions prove this is what they are doing. They have blocked every effort by this president, and the Democrats to pass job creating legislation, including many things that they have been strong supporters of, in the past. As an example of their idiocy, they asked for a debt commission, and when President Obama said he thought that was a good idea, suddenly they thought it was a bad idea.
If anyone can be said to have failed, winemaker, it is you by posting this list of problems, and then lying by blaming it on President Obama.
P.S. Sorry about the formatting, folks. That is not the way it looked when it was written.
What? No come back, winemaker? No attempt to dispute what I've said?
Yeah, that's what I thought, you can't dispute any of it so you ignore it, hoping that it will go away.
I will reply,He has to run against congress because 75% of the nation thinks we are going in the wrong direction. He is spending all our money on fake green jobs or giving it yo the unions. He is in way over his head. We would have been better off if your would have elected Hillary instead.
Scotty, what does your post have to do with what winemaker, or I posted? Non sequitur, Republican/TP Inc. talking point lies do not qualify as an intelligent, well thought out 'reply'. Be that, as it may, can you back up anything you said, Scotty? Give it a try, I'll wait . . . but I won't hold my breath.
The New York Times is the official Press Secretary for the Obama campaign. Sorry, NBC, you are merely the Deputy Press poodle.
The NY Times is now preparing a front page 20-part story on the history of Mormonism, focusing on polygamy in the 19th century. It will appear in Sept and Oct of 2012.
Below the fold will be a 20 part hard hitting journalistic piece, "Obama: Better President than Lincoln?"
C'mon Bob of many numbers, How about just one, NICE, Happy New Year? For the first time in several months I feel good. So how about it? Bury the hatchet (and not in my back) and gives a chorus of Auld Lang Syne!
Great logo, bOb...
Nobody But Obama!
Democratics and President had control of Congress and Nation for 2 years but their crowning achievement was Obama Care which is now a liability. A year ago America voiced its opinion of the previous 2 years by changing the representation of Congress. If the President is running against Congress, he must be forgeting that half of Congress is controlled by his own party, namely the Senate which has done very little this year. The Senate has barely even attempted to pass a budget the last 2 years.
And the stupid statements just keep on coming. Never mind the filibustering Republican/TP Inc. senators engaged in. Never mind that they used it in those two years more times than it had been used in all of the previous years, combined.
K I Smart Simple, you are not smart, and are definitely simple minded. Jeez, you can't even get the KISS acronym right.
Hellllllllllllloooooooooooooooo . . .
K I? Where aaaaaarrrrrrrrre you?
Nothing to say? Or did you figure out that what you said was stupid, and you're ignoring it? Don't want anything to do with it? Too bad, your screen name will always be attached to your stupidity. Try renouncing it, and asking for forgiveness. Us independent populists are a pretty forgiving bunch.
Matthew, I am wasting my time communicating with someone as closed minded and uneducated as you. I quess that elections in Nov of 2010 were a dream to you (more like a nightmare). Nov 2012 election will be a vote on how America thinks President Obama is doing.
The GOP Clowns have made their message very clear. To destroy an American President! This poltical and economic "Message Of Madness" was ordered (spewed) by "Mickey Mouse Mitch McConnell." The GOP "Hoodlum's On The Hill" are carrying out their orders like well trained "Zombies" lead by "Bonehead Boehner." They just have said NO to the American Jobs Bill. The GOP Lobbyists have voted NO to the American Health Care Reform Act. The GOP Clowns have said NO to new Financial Regulations for the Wall Street Bankers. The GOP/Tea Beggers voted NO to Social Security. Then the GOP Clowns voted their support for the "Richie Rich Ryan Economic Plan" that applies for the rich only. The Party of NO has said NO WAY to continuation of the Pay Roll Tax. The Tea Beggers have said NO for the cultural and social differences of others. The GOP Clowns have said NO to any tax increase on the very rich, and NO to closing any large Corporate Tax loop holes. The GOP "Zombies" have said that they will never say NO to the "Goofy Grover" Tax Pledge that creates NO Government Revenue to help pay off the National Debt. The GOP Clowns will never say NO for ending the Bush Tax Cuts. The GOP "Hoodlum's On The Hill" have voted NO for job creation, and a real big NO for any continuation of Unemployment Insurance. For the Party of NO! Unemployment Insurance is "Socialism," and the continuation of it is Marxism. Hey! Here is a thought America! Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! The Party Of NO has got to go!!
there are human beings in need of a facelift inside like: Zoom in heart ... suction hatred... cracking cells evil from them.... and breathed into their consciences meagre.
Happy new year to all of u
there are human beings in need of a facelift inside: Zoom in heart ... suction hatred...cracking cells evil from them... and breathed into their consciences meagre.
Happy new year to all of u Democrats and republicans and independents as well
hate is easy being humble and reasonable is hard
Teabaggers and republicans have no real interest in America or Democracy or fiscal responsibility or the budget. They have no plan for the future of America.
Their admitted goal is to get rid of President Obama. That's it.
If the welfare of the country gets in the way of that goal, then so be it.
America now knows this, and will make teabaggers and republicans pay for this in 2012.
Count on it.
If Obama gos' so does the country. Republican will steal all the money from middle class and poor. and social security too
State pensions are more broke than social security. and all the rich have ridiculous high pension
Read through the posts and no one commented on the obvious LIE in this "so-called story", "the last MUST DO is winning a full year extention on pay roll tax cut"???? Helloooooo........the Congress wanted a full year...REMEMBER??????? Again proving the point that the drama of all this is from the LEFT, and purposely. Somehow the RIGHT needs to figure out how to change the language, and make average Americans understand its all smoke and mirrors. I realize members of Congress are trying to limit the damage of liberal agenda, but at this point maybe the best approach would be to allow a free hand. Step aside and let the Democrats "hang themselves" and give them the rope they need by giving them what they want. The damage to the economy done by their tax and spend would drive unemployment numbers through the roof, and then lets see if a single Democrat still holds a seat, in any House, including the White House in 2012.
Read through the posts and no one commented on the obvious LIE in this "so-called story", "the last MUST DO is winning a full year extention on pay roll tax cut"???? Helloooooo........the Congress wanted a full year...REMEMBER??????? Again proving the point that the drama of all this is from the LEFT, and purposely. Somehow the RIGHT needs to figure out how to change the language, and make average Americans understand its all smoke and mirrors. I realize members of Congress are trying to limit the damage of liberal agenda, but at this point maybe the best approach would be to allow a free hand. Step aside and let the Democrats "hang themselves" and give them the rope they need by giving them what they want. The damage to the economy done by their tax and spend would drive unemployment numbers through the roof, and then lets see if a single Democrat still holds a seat, in any House, including the White House in 2012.
Hey, Mruseurhead, try living up to your moniker. The original proposal from the Obama administration was for a full year. The Republican/TP Inc. party was so intransigent about what they wanted in the bill that the Senate leadership came up with the 2 month extension to give them more time to negotiate the one year extension. Mr. Boehner was consulted through out the process, and signaled that there would be no problem with the 2 month extension. When it was passed by the Senate, and sent to the House, that is when the Republican/TP Inc. House members refused to agree to it.
Your short term memory loss may be convenient for you, but no one else is buying your arguments based on it.