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But “one Democrat close to Chicago conceded that Obama 'was not happy with his performance.'” And: "Don't expect to see that Barack Obama again."
Obama adviser David Axelrod: “There is some strategic judgment that has to be made, and we’ll make it. I’m sure that he will consider his approach moving forward.” And: Plainly, he didn’t come as focused and intense as Gov. Romney at dropping particular lines. His interest was in honoring the American people with honest answers to serious questions.”
The Obama campaign’s up with an ad in swing states goes after Romney’s assertion that he doesn’t have a tax plan that he’s not in favor of a $5 trillion tax cut. The kicker in the ad: “If we can’t trust him here…” [shows him on debate stage] “…how can we ever trust him here?” [shows the desk in the Oval Office].
Ron Brownstein: “President Obama didn’t have many good moments in this week’s first presidential debate. But it was telling that the few came when he was raising objections to Mitt Romney’s tax, spending, and Medicare plans. The president had much less to say about his own ideas for the next four years. In that way, the debate spotlighted the biggest hole in Obama’s reelection effort: the paucity of specifics he has offered about his second-term agenda.”
Obama at a campaign stop in Denver: “When I got onto the stage, I met this very spirited fellow who claimed to be Mitt Romney. But it couldn’t have been Mitt Romney, because the real Mitt Romney has been running around the country for the last year promising $5 trillion in tax cuts that favor the wealthy. The fellow on stage last night said he didn’t know anything about that.”
(So, we guess it wasn’t the altitude…)
More Obama, this time from Madison, WI: “I just want to make sure I've got this straight: He'll get rid of regulations on Wall Street, but he’s going to crack down on ‘Sesame Street'? Thank goodness somebody’s finally cracking down on Big Bird.”
“The Obama campaign set a new monthly fundraising record for the 2012 election cycle, taking in more than $150 million in September as supporters rallied behind the president in the final phase of the election, according to people familiar with the totals,” the Wall Street Journal writes.
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I guess it's good that the president will be more...presidential next go round. On Wednesday he looked like a second string debater on a third rate debate team.
Ha ha, funny funny. Now explain to the people (you know, the voters) why the ambassador to Libya was screaming for more security, was murdered, and you blame some lame video. Explain why the economy is still in a rut after you promised to fix it in your first term. Explain why people are dissatisfied with the performance of the DC insiders (of which you are one, whether you like it or not).
Explain to all of us Chef, why you don't have a clue what you're talking about.
Nothing constructive, just an ad hominem? Typical.
Have you ever tried to debate someone who lies constantly? None of us know what Mitt Romney's plans are. One day he says he isn't raising taxes on the middle class, one day he says he won't raise taxes on the upper class, one day he says he his pro choice and the next day he says he is pro life...How can anyone debate someone who just won't tell the truth? The only thing Mitt said that I take as truth is that he will kill National Public Television.
Obama 2012
Thank You Diver...and everyone should keep repeating it. If you're not going to keep a constant stance on an issue, you're just dancing to dodge bullits. Mitt has been flip floping like a fish out of water. I really wish Obama would call him out on that.
Chef Darrel: We all are still waiting for Mitt's tax returns, to see if we are paying a higher % of federal taxes than him! That's a deal breaker for me! Why didn't Mitt have anything to say, when Mormon polygamist Prophet, Warren Jeffs was given 115 years, for raping and marrying 12 year old girls. Mitt's ancestors were polygamists AFTER UTAH BECAME A STATE.
Wrong! Presidents are by design not part of Washington insiders. His official home is White House in Washington. When you talk of insiders in Washington, you are talking most of Congress and Senates. The big money lobby for outside interest is what make most of those congress men and women rich. When you are NOT Penniless but not that rich, You are guaranteed to be millionaire in a year as congressman. Most of those called Lobby are backhands or to simply put as bribery. Most of their salaries (Real) average $220000 - $250000 a year... Now you work it ou on they get rich quicker.
I have read many comments and get irritated by some. If you are reading news on MSNBC and you know you are a bit illiterate in the Parts of Governments, no other commentator have time to make you understand.. Go and watch black and white Stewart's political film (Cant remember the name). You will get more info in that than I can give you. Any President have no more than roughly 25% of power. and the whole Congress don't collectively have more than that. Laws get signed only when Congress and Senate have voted in agreement on any particular bill.
7.8 without Republican support of Job act is excellent. For people like you who may be doubting it, Why did you fail to doubt 8,3 or even 10 in 2010? I like Obama and can have issue with why the previous two months had been lower that were stated.. So guys on the other side, live with it.
As Ghandhi said, "intolerance is a form of aggression " Be tolerant. We are born human 1st b4 religions and political belief. If you are not Romney' son and hope to be ahead and join the rich one day; but might need help when you find yourself in trouble, Obama is your man. If you are either born into money and never know what it is to walk at least five miles due to lack of train fare rather than out of necessity, Your family are RICH enough to finance your educations and you even feel that you might not need to struggle for your health problem alarm, Romney is your man.
The last debate means nothing. Even if Mitt Romney REALLY and TRULY change to helping everyone after that secret tape of 47 % that will not be cared for. He will not be allowed to do it by right wing and true conservatives. Of course Romney was saying everything to get elected. One point he said on MSNBC that he was not going to repeal all OBAMACARE. What happen the following day? His Campaign said he mispoked. Trust him at your own peril. Like Bush starting Iraq war over rumoured attempted assassination of his father, Romney is simply trying to outdo his own father and make the rich richer. A guy who hide money in Swiss and Cayman Islands is never going to be interested getting much revenue to cater for the country as a whole.. Trust me that is the truth. bye all
These days it seems as though as soon as you assert something it turns out not to be true. Mitts plan cuts security for embassies and consulates among other things.
My money is on we don't see him at all. I bet insane usama is a no show. He knows if he gets trounced again he is finished. I think he is finished anyway
usama/pinocchio ticket gone Nov 6
kent mcmillan, why aren't you waiting for ubamas citizenship papers or his school records. Know why he won't show them? They will prove he was not born here and attended school free as foreign student. And why don't you ever wonder about the fact that usama gives billion to the muslim brotherhood 3.1 billion so far. Half was after they sacked our embassy. That money could have gone to the seniors of this country that are on social security legally, yes the ones that actually paid into the system for their retirement. Most of these people live on less than a 1000 dollars per month. We know you are in usamas pocket, ask him about these failures of his. Why do you think he lost the debate, his record is deplorable and he is useless and lazy, can't even be bothered to meet his security advisors.
where are Mr Romneys Tax records???
The thing that makes me mad is that we don't want political strategy or "maybe it's best to lay low" nonsense. Just be honest and passionate and deliver your ideas. Point out what's wrong with the other persons ideas. This isn't a perception game, we are paying attention this election and looking for a leader.
Chef, why not ask him why he hasn't learned to turn water into wine? I think it is astonishing how for eight years your ilk gave the inept former Governor of Texas all the patience in the world while he was single handedly ruining our country's economy, international prestige and lives of ordinary people in the US. But since Obama has not performed a daily miracle without an iota of cooperation from the NO-nothings on the GOP side of the aisle, to reverse all of the harm W did, he's a bum. Stop using a double standard and let the man finish what he started.
@Mo: Mo you're truly a fcuking retard. Chef, you're EXACTLY RIGHT! It is nothing short of a conspiracy undertaken by the highest levels of the White House. American lives were lost and yet this joke of an administration will not be held accountable. It only goes to show how INEPT and WORTHLESS the ONumbNuts administration is when it comes to governing and securing foreign interests. As for you Mo, I hope you don't breed because there are enough dumba$$ retards in the world without bringing more of your kind into it.
Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up!
Jayzuss saves. Has anyone seen the recent jobs report??? Obama has us on the right track. Anyway who in their right mind would vote for a candidate from the planet Kolob??? Really people, cmon!! He's Looney Tunes and so is anyone who would vote for.....a candidate FROM THE PLANET KOLOB!!!!!
All Obama has done is blame Bush or repubs for his failures. In reality, Obami does not know how to create more jobs.
Romney helped boost the state of Mass. with an 87% dem majority. He knows how to work across the aisle. Obama does not. He is all fluff and NO substance.
One last question: What do you think of Rev. Wright? Now, why would you trust someone who considers Rev. Wright a close friend and religious advisor? Remember, Obama only distanced himself from Rev. Wright months before the election because he knew any close affiliation with "The Good Rev. Wright" (what a frickin joke) would hurt his chances for election.
It amazes me how so many are fooled by Obama. He is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Another 4 years of this idiot and we are in deep sh*t.
Goodun- Ever hear the story of how he went to Washington with Sen. Edward Kennedy to get federal money for his Romneycare plan? Everyone of these guys who decry big government have made sure that they got their share.
problem you leftys have is Romney made his own money, did not steal it from the government. And when he deals he does it with his own money, not taxpayers.
Less people employed in September than August. Less people employed in August than in July. Obamas census cabinet runs an employment survey evaluated by Obamas Department of Labor cabinet and magically unemployment drops from 8.1% to 7.8%. Just to keep things in perspective, with 23million out of work, something like 700,000 people went back to work in one month.
Gee, Nibor, sort of the opposite of the 800,000 people who lost their jobs every month in the waning days of George II. And if the fat cats weren't using the piles of cash to fatten their stock price and started hiring people again, this job crisis would be over by the end of this week.
IPCMFG-problem you leftys have is Romney made his own money, did not steal it from the government. And when he deals he does it with his own money, not taxpayers.
You might want to check this out and learn the truth:
Greed and Debt: The True Story of Mitt Romney and Bain Capital
How the GOP presidential candidate and his private equity firm staged an epic wealth grab, destroyed jobs – and stuck others with the bill
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/greed-and-debt-the-true-story-of-mitt-romney-and-bain-capital-20120829#ixzz292DVzpUB
He was too nice and it cost him. Next time President Obama needs to go for the jugular and not let up.
If ubama even shows up, He will get stomped again, Seems the facts are hard to dispute when they are shoved in your face, and no teleprompter to help him out. ubama is nothing more than a murderer, his lazy a$$ should have went to the security meetings instead of tv shows. Our ambassador would still be alive. We lose a good ambassador and keep the one that killed him. go figure
Having debated formally and informally, IPCMFG, I can tell you it's much easier to spout random facts and outright lies than it is to try to present a coherent argument that pays real attention to what the facts actually are. When you feel no compunction about saying the first thing that comes into your head, you can appear quite in command - until someone actually looks at what you've said and realizes that if truth were nickels, you couldn't afford that day's paper. If mendacity were money, Romney would be the richest man in the world.
ONumbNuts couldn't find his own SEAT much less someone's jugular. Look people the debate was NOT spur of the moment. Both candidates had PLENTY of time to prepare and you ALL see what happened. If you still want to vote for the 'great African-American Presidential Experiment' then go ahead but remember...YOU'LL BE SOOOOORRRYYYYYY!!!
ha ha Chef unemployment 7.8 Oct 5th 2012
Just because less people are receieving unemployment checks doesnt mean that those people have jobs...it just means they are no longer getting unemployment...which is how the unemployment rate is calculated
Parse it however you want, chris. They use the same parameters they always have, and those show UE going DOWN. I know kills the debate buzz the right was high on, but it is what it is.
You are right about the unemployment benefits. The GOP refused to continue paying out unemployment benefits to those who were without jobs for more than a few months. The GOP will fund more for wars, give huge tax cuts, and will give billions in subsidies to oil corporations, but when it comes to average people they will cut their unemployment benefits off in a heartbeat. Their priorities are with the rich. They always have been. They even made fun of it in old westerns. If anyone became rich they would say I am a republican. If they lost the money then they were Democrats. Sadly today too many poor and unfortunate people will keep voting for the republicans. People like me feel sorry for the younger people coming up in Americans.
No they didn't. Both Census and Labor, both owned by Obama by the way, arbitrarily reduce the number of people looking for jobs. Less people are working but less people unemployed.
The debate was a one day blip. We're back to normal today. I think President Obama knew Wednesday night the jobs report would bring the world back to normal.
A BLIP!! Obama no match for Romney ....he doesnt have the skills to be President...he was elected in the first place because......Well ....everyone knows why ....I dont have to say it
Can't wait to see the REAL Obama kick ass in the next debate. And if you are implying Obama was elected because he was black, think again. Sane Americans won't elect wingnuts, and McCain got on the crazy train with a teabaggin' bimbo.
Chris, you are racist. If skills to be President include PATHOLOGICAL LYING, then no, President Obama is not qualified...Romney is a PATHOLOGICAL LIAR...charismatic, just like Old Hitler and you have been scammed.
Most who comment here I would venture to say vote party line, no matter. Very few INDEPENDENTS blogging, and all this back and forth rhetoric, you are not swaying any votes.
As as independent, I voted Obama last time. Why? I wanted us out of Afghanistan and Iraq. Should not have been over there to begin with. Even Michael Steele, Republican National committee, said so and got lambasted for it. If Russia pulled out in the late 80's after bankrupting their economy, Obama should of had all troops out 1 year after he got elected. (That's why I voted Obama, not McCain last time)
So much for hope and change. Obama has been a disappointment. Where are recent college graduates working today? Huge loans to pay back. A great majority moved back with their parents and work at Starbucks. Some future.
Of course usama knew the jobs report would help that is why he changed the way the calculations are reported. Seems all the college kids are now on the payroll.
usama is scum, a liar and smart enough to fool his sheeps. He did not meet with security counsel and 4 people died after trying several times to get added security. Not from usama, he was busy on the view. We lost an good ambassador and we keep the idiot that caused his murder. wake up sheeps
Republicans are not helping the President in any way. If you won't see that and think we won't be right back to Bush and the rubberstampers you are not being reasonable. Romney is a one percenter for the one percent. He is a big shot with owners of teams and owners of businesses. He is not for the middle class. He is not for the average man or woman. Romney is a lying charlatan. I don't trust him and no one should.
Fake numbers are the norm in ObamaLand.
IPC,
The jobs reports have been calculated this way since 2004.
Obama must have a lot of clout to get Bush to do that for him so he could lie about the numbers for this election. /s
JW,
Then you should vote for Obama again. Romney will keep us in Afghanistan, get us more involved in Syria and then get us into it with Iran.
I'm 62 years old, and find Big Bird honest and quite delightful;the PBS Commercial with Big Bird and the little girl. Big Bird has his act together. Some people are narrow minded thinkers, I don't see President Obama as being narrow minded. On the other hand, Romney made a comment that seemed to be rather misleading. It sounded as though Romney was trying to reintroduce church and state, as one in the same. At least on Sesame Street every one is equal. Everyone is welcome.
It seems to me those living in Arizona who were produce an ID to police for no real reason are reliving an era of time of the Third Rich. The Dream Act makes sense.
for the love of God people, stop being stupid. Sesame Street....really. People are dying out here, the economy sucks and if taking money away from PBS, the bit that it is, helps, then by all means....bye bye Big Bird!
I have an idea...why not tax the upper class. Take away Congress' life benefits...leave PBS alone. There are other ways to get money...Mitt just doesn't want to PO people like the Koch brothers (pronounced cock) or the GOP, who have derailed President Obama from helping the American people. Racist Greedy old Pr*cks.
The moderate " me too " Republican may have showed up at the debate but the man who sold his soul to the Kochs will be in the White House doing their bidding if he wins.
your twist on the facts is entertaining at least, insane ubama is sending more money to the muslim brotherhood and now wants to bring hamas to the US. Terror right at your front door. You entitlement receivers better wire up soon or you will be dodging bullets and car bomb and suicide bombers. Read your kings latest executive order.
Whether you are an Obama fan, or not, EVERYONE IN THE U.S. Needs to know....
H.R. 1388 was passed, behind our backs. You may want to read about it...
It wasn't mentioned on the news... Just went by on the ticker tape at the bottom of the CNN screen.
Obama funds $20M in tax payer dollars to immigrate Hamas Refugees to the USA . This is the news that did not, and will not, make the headlines.
By executive order, President Barack Obama has ordered the expenditure of $20..3 million in "migration assistance" to the Palestinian refugees and "conflict victims" in Gaza ..
The "presidential determination" (ain't that nice?) which allows hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with ties to Hamas to resettle in the United States , was signed and appears in the Federal Register.
Cut the huge defense budget. Cut those sacred taxes to the wealthy. Cut the lying republicans out of Congress and out of the Senate. Don't put right wing stooges on important government committees. It is pathetic that some of these ignorant republicans are on the Science Committee.
Here is the real Republican Party.And it explains all the trouble we're in now. But the best part is most of the comments are but Republicans themselves:
How the GOP Became the Party of the Rich
The inside story of how the Republicans abandoned the poor and the middle class to pursue their relentless agenda of tax cuts for the wealthiest one percent
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/how-the-gop-became-the-party-of-the-rich-20111109#ixzz292MQ7Pne
Despite what the pundits are saying, we, the American public liked what we saw. We are tired of the Republican mean-spiritedness and lack of decorum. The President looked calm and Presidential, exactly what we expect. Romney came off like an arrogant bully. I don't want the President to be Keith Olbermann or Chris Matthews. I want him to be Barack Obama. I got exactly what I wanted and am strengthened in my determination to take a stand against the Right-wing mean machine.
Are you serious Jenny....the Right wing mean machine...bahhhhhh. Once you wake up and take a look at FACTS and not talking points and do your homework, maybe you can see this administration for what it is...incompetent.....was that to meanspirited?
I love how people assume that anyone who doesn't consider themselves a republican, etc... is an uneducated fool. I do not consider myself a democrat or republican because I am disgusted by the actions and words of people in both parties. NOT EVERYONE, but a select few individuals on both parties with crappy attitudes about the oponents will do anything they can to make the other one look terrible. There are many of us who are very educated about the issues and I don't rely on the stinking media for truth because you will not get it... PERIOD!!! I love how we are encouraged to speak our minds we are, but what kind of example are we setting for the next generation of this country who will lead us one day. All they see is a bunch of adults who can't be loving and excepting of one another. It's pretty easy to spout off crap online, but would we be able to say all this to someones face... PROBABLY NOT. That's what makes it so easy, because we don't have to actually look these people in the eyes and say the same things. I am a christian wife and mother who believes that we have lost sight of the fact that this country was formed around God and loving one another. We do alot of complaining verbally about how bad the country is and how are rights are being infringed upon, but talking and complaining about it changes nothing; if you really want to things to change, stop talking about it, get up off our butts and go to washington!!! Nothing happens by just talking amonst ourselves. The bumper sticker on the back of my van says it all;"I guess the love one another thing was just too complicated."
Incompetent psc-1246106? No, President Obama is competent and he is honest. He answers questions truthfully, unlike Mitt, who is a pathological liar. We all see it and it's funny that you attacked Jenny above saying she should take a look at facts. The FACT IS MITT ROMNEY DOES NOT EVER TELL THE TRUTH. That is a fact. You need to stop listening to people like Rush and Fox...
I agree with you Jenny. President Obama did nothing wrong. He just wasn't right back at you you lying Romney. He will step up this next debate though because he is not going to let Romney get away with his bullying tactics and behavior.
Exactly. A stumbling, incoherent, disjointed incompetent wishing he had a teleprompter to tell what he thinks and flashing back to the Choom.
Well I certainly don't want Romney who is,one of and controlled by the 1%. These are who he will be working for if he comes to power:
Right-Wing Billionaires Behind Mitt Romney
They're trying to buy a presidency - and they expect a big payoff on their investment
Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/right-wing-billionaires-behind-mitt-romney-20120524#ixzz292NdBqfa
Obama has let the citizens of this country down. He promised transparency he delivered lies and cover-ups (Fast & Furious, Libya). He campaigned against lobbyist in 2008and in 2009 used the same lobbyist on his health care bill (Billy Tauzin). He makes statements designed to get people to back him that when analyzed make no sense. Such as; Who thinks Exxon needs more money? When actually he canceled drilling leases that cost the country over a trillion dollars in lost revenues. He lied about the assault on our Ambassador Stevens in Libya death not being a pre-planned terrorist act, did not even use the word terrorist at UN speech, instead used movie trailer spin that he and the rest of the world knew was just a spin. We have a president who perpetuates the spin of the enemy. He completely mishandled Wall Street Bailout and blames that on Bush when it was Clinton who signed the bill into law that repealed Stegal-Glass. It goes on and on and anybody that in not Obama has my vote.
There was no lie that was told about the Libya attack. It took time to learn what happened there. What happened was terrible but it happened a world away. President Obama has kept lobbyists out of his administration. The GOP will have them right back in their offices in a second. Billy Tauzin is a republican thug that President Obama would never deal with on anything. President Obama does not blame Bush on TARP. Bush got half the funding to help the banks and President Obama got the other half when he took office. Democrats made sure the banks paid the money back with 10 percent interest when the GOP was going to give the banks a free ride. Glass-Steagall was something the GOP hated. They hate Dodd-Frank. They hate the Consumer Protection Agency that is now going after those who bilk consumers. Dodd-Frank is a very limited financial reform act. You are a liar and I am voting for President Obama even though I live in a republican state where people lie just like you do. You are watching Fox and other conservative sites to think the ignorance you state.
Obama has let the citizens of this country down. He promised transparency he delivered lies and cover-ups (Fast & Furious, Libya). He campaigned against lobbyist in 2008and in 2009 used the same lobbyist on his health care bill (Billy Tauzin). He makes statements designed to get people to back him that when analyzed make no sense. Such as; Who thinks Exxon needs more money? When actually he canceled drilling leases that cost the country over a trillion dollars in lost revenues. He lied about the assault on our Ambassador Stevens in Libya death not being a pre-planned terrorist act, did not even use the word terrorist at UN speech, instead used movie trailer spin that he and the rest of the world knew was just a spin. We have a president who perpetuates the spin of the enemy. He completely mishandled Wall Street Bailout and blames that on Bush when it was Clinton who signed the bill into law that repealed Stegal-Glass. It goes on and on and anybody that in not Obama has my vote.
Only if you are a Foxite for the lies and filth thrown out constantly by the republicans on Fox. They don't care on bit about lying. It is the new normal for the GOP of dishonesty and deception.
Funny how each of us see the same circumstances through such different lenses. I'm an educated woman in my 60's, amazed that anyone in the USA could believe the drivel that comes out of President Barack Obama's mouth. All one has to do is stand back with an open mind and look at him as a whole picture, past, present and future and know where this great land will be at the end of 4 years, just by the things he has said and done to this point. He lacks character and all the intelligence in the world cannot compensate for that. He has a political machine and the media behind him, accusing his rival, Mitt Romney, of the very things that Barack is guilty of. I'm hoping enough Americans do not drink the cool-aid.
Oh dear retirednow, tell us how you voted for George W. Bush TWICE, and what a great job he did. Clearly you were a Bush supporter, because you want to elect Romney now, who will double down on the Bush policies.
Of course, you don't care that the Republicans want to privatize Medicare, because you're already OLD, and Romney panders to you by saying the changes won't apply to you, oh no, not precious OLD you!
But the rest of us, when we are doddering folks with Alzheimer's, will be wrangling with private health insurance companies, unless we are too poor to afford the premiums, in which case, we'll be dumped into a government run program that will be going broke as the private companies will have the healthier seniors as clients. Gee, thanks for nothing "retirednow!"
I am "retired now" also and find it funny how anyone could believe the lies that come out of Romney/Ryan's mouths. Use FACT CHECK the next time he opens his mouth --- or should I say "mouths" because he has so many different personalities that it is hard to keep up with all his lies and different positions he has. In ONE SENTENCE he can change positions! He either has a personality disorder or is a pathological liar. I didn't graduate from Harvard Business School, but I did graduate from the Univeristy of California and even I know how to add. MATH MITT -- go back to Harvard
@evielynn
@retirednow
Wasn't it you guys saying America was going to collapse when Obama got elected...guess what? didn't happen@
Didn't you say Obama was going to destroy our way of life...guess what? Didn't happen!
Didn't you say Obama was going to cause a racial war...guess what? Didn't happen!
You guys are paranoid delusional. Really you guys need to get counseling!
Whatever you say. You are wrong. Who lies and changes positions from day to day. Who says something and then when he steps off the stage they are already saying no that is not what we believe. That is flip-flopping Romney.
Thank you evielynn and retirednow!!! Well stated facts. We would need a library to list all of Obama's deceivings!
We would need two congressional libraries to do the same for Romney.
Please let me make sure I've got this right.........
"But “one Democrat close to Chicago conceded that Obama 'was not happy with his performance.'” And: "Don't expect to see that Barack Obama again."
This story is based on some Democrat, not identified? What did some guy who calls himself a democrat, meet him in the bathroom to discuss but wanted his name held? Very annoying!
A dictator has never been qualified to be a president of anything, let alone OUR COUNTRY!! We are still a christian nation and intend to remain so....................
We are not a Christian nation. Please go back and actually read the papers written by our founding fathers and stop believing the lies of Faux News and the Christian right (i.e. American Taliban).
Christian nation? The founding fathers are rolling around in their graves. You need to look back at some history books and quit listening to the garbage you are spewing. There is no place for religion in politics...separation of church and state....there is a reason for that. The real "christians' act like Jesus...not many of those out there. All I see are people judging and trying to push religion down other people's throats. Get a grip...not everyone in this country believes in religion.
Separation of church and state simply means as an example the catholic church can't put a candidate up for any office. matter of fact religion has intentional meaning in our rights - all our rights are given to us by our creator whatever the individual believes that to be. So religion plays a huge role in our government and our constitution as it was intended by our founding fathers to the individual running for office or any individual citizen. In short religion in our system has intent in our government to promote a moral people.
It’s not that I dislike Mitt Romney, it’s just, well geese…
Flip…Mitt Romney said…The Middle East will "remain an unsolved problem... and we will kick that ball down the field". He dismissed Israel's concerns about Iran as mere "noise" that he prefers to "block out." And at a time when Israel needs America to stand with it, he declined to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Flop…At the Fox News Google debate in September of 2011, Governor Romney was asked how he would address the middle east given the new realities in the region. He answered that the first action should be to ensure that everyone knows that the US will stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel and not let any light be shown between the two of you.
Flip…Mitt Romney said…"There are 47% who are with him(Obama)” (lower income families, elderly, veterans, disabled Americans) who are dependent upon government,” Mr Romney said in the video that his role "is not to worry about those people”.
Flop…“It’s not those at the low end and it’s certainly not for those at the very high end. It’s for the great middle class, the 80 to 90 percent of us in this country.”
Flip…Mitt Romney said…”I believe that abortion should be safe and legal in this country, and you will never see me wavering on that”.
Flop…"I believe people understand that I'm firmly pro-life.
Flipity-Flop…“When I am asked if I am pro-choice or pro-life, I say I refuse to accept either label.
Flip/Flop/Flip…On stem cell research…‘Look, you don’t have to think about this stem cell research as a moral issue, because we kill the embryos after 14 days.’
Flip…Mitt Romney said…“The middle class should not be expecting a cut in taxes because I'm also going to lower deductions and exemptions,”
Flop…“My own view with regards to tax policy is that we ought to provide help to the people that have been hurt most by the Obama economy, and that’s the middle class.”
Flip…Mitt Romney said… Millionaire Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he was seeking better tax policies for people in the middle class like himself.
Fact…The former Massachusetts governor has a net worth estimated at 250 million dollars.
Flip…“I think I’m best off to describe my own positions. And my positions, I think I’ve just described for you – secure the border, employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship.”
Flop…Mitt Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenship.”
Flipity Flop…Mitt actually employed a contractor, of whom had 5 illegal immigrants working at his site, on his own ranch.
Flip…Gov. Mitt Romney (R) signed a bill Wednesday (4-12-06) requiring all Massachusetts residents to purchase health insurance.
Flop…He’s now a critic of his own biggest achievement.
Worth Repeating…
Flip…Mitt Romney said… Millionaire Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he was seeking better tax policies for people in the middle class like himself.
Fact…The former Massachusetts governor has a net worth estimated at 250 million dollars.
Mitt’s last words before killing of Osama Bin Laden…”It’s not worth moving heaven and earth just trying to catch one man.”
Mitt’s first words after killing of Osama Bin Laden…”Of course I would have given that order, even Jimmy Carter would’ve given that order.”
It’s not that I dislike the guy, but what the heck am I supposed to think…?
THANK YOU! What a great post. I do not like the guy. How can anyone trust a word that comes out of his mouth. He is a pathological LIAR...
Obama 2012
For Debate #2 expect a repackaged Mitt who will have his Sacred Kevlar and Silk Underwear triple blessed with Alien Superpowers and his suit double coated with Teflon and magic stain repellent.
- A key element of liberal, big-government, strategy is the portrayal of their candidate as a compassionate intellectual, in tune with the masses. Whereas, the conservative candidate is portrayed as far less intelligent and selectively focused on interest groups intent on restricting the role of government to negatively impact society.
- Liberals are masters at pointing out actions, behaviors, mannerisms that indicate their opponents are out-of-touch and lack a necessary level intellect. Regarding the former, Romney is being attacked for being out of touch with main stream society. He's narrow-minded. He's uninspiring. He's ruthless. He's wealthy. He's male. He's white. He's Mormon. These attacks will continue to be effective. However, regarding the latter, Romney being intellectually deficient is not working. Wednesday's debate decisively demonstrated an intellectual imbalance to the detriment of liberal strategy.
- The intellect reversal is now cast in stone. The liberal intelligentsia has been deeply wounded and admonished. This may very well undermine core support from within the liberal left and fracture liberal solidarity. This is not to say the attacks on Romney will subside... they will intensify. The liberal zealots are furious and will gerrymander "spears of fear" into the hearts of the masses. The conservative zealots will respond with renewed enthusiasm. It forecasts continued polarization and stagnation from zealots on both extremes.
- Intelligence must trump a fear/extremism strategy.
Well Vertrep,you pretty much are right about what Liberals think about our candidates.And what we think about yours.We do think our candidate is a "compassionate intellectual, in tune with the masses". And we do think Romney is "far less intelligent and selectively focused on interest groups intent on restricting the role of government to negatively impact society."But we are right in that,lol.
- A key element of liberal, big-government, strategy is the portrayal of their candidate as a compassionate intellectual, in tune with the masses. Whereas, the conservative candidate is portrayed as far less intelligent and selectively focused on interest groups intent on restricting the role of government to negatively impact society.
- Liberals are masters at pointing out actions, behaviors, mannerisms that indicate their opponents are out-of-touch and lack a necessary level intellect. Regarding the former, Romney is being attacked for being out of touch with main stream society. He's narrow-minded. He's uninspiring. He's ruthless. He's wealthy. He's male. He's white. He's Mormon. These attacks will continue to be effective. However, regarding the latter, Romney being intellectually deficient is not working. Wednesday's debate decisively demonstrated an intellectual imbalance to the detriment of liberal strategy.
- The intellect reversal is now cast in stone. The liberal intelligentsia has been deeply wounded and admonished. This may very well undermine core support from within the liberal left and fracture liberal solidarity. This is not to say the attacks on Romney will subside... they will intensify. The liberal zealots are furious and will gerrymander "spears of fear" into the hearts of the masses. The conservative zealots will respond with renewed enthusiasm. It forecasts continued polarization and stagnation from zealots on both extremes.
Of course we don't! Everyone knows that he flip-flops so frequently that we seldom see the same Obama twice.
So disappointed with the lack of christian love and acceptance in this country. We as american people spend 3/4 of our time bashing and putting down the other guy because they don't do things we would do them. I am not republican, nor democrat... There are issues on both sides I agree with. My question is, is that it is pretty easy to whine and complain about the country; but what are willing to get up and do to change it; are we willing to get up off our butts and physically go to Washington, are we willing to impeach/overthrow the whole government and take back our country? The sad answer is no. Most of the American people I hear and see will only complain amonst themselves(talk the talk), but NEVER physically try to do anything to stand up and change anything(walk the walk). I want this to be a country that my children can be proud of, but right now I don't see that kind of country in front of me. Like it or not, the founders of the constitution were Godly men, who believed that this was the best country in the world; right now I am not so sure with all the hate and violence going on. We need to stop being divided, accept our differences and work together to get America back on the right track again.
The Founding Fathers were NOT RELIGIOUS MEN...
Hey Christianmomma...I'm getting mixed signals from your post. You seem to be promoting violence, while condeming it. No offense, but you sound young, and that's okay. In fact it's great. But try to understand. Violence is not the answer. We don't get up and march on Washington too very much, as we have all this great technology to work with. One day, they'll have us voting from our homes. My point is, politics is a nasty business. It's often ugly. Get up, get out, speak your peace, then vote. When it's done, it's done. This is America. We fight like family. With each other, and side-by-side. it's how we do our business. No one else is invited, but we let them throw in a few comments anyway. Peace be with you.
President Barack Obama delivered a lackluster and ineffectual performance for his entire presidency.
That is a rediculous onslaught of nonsense. Are you trying to impress someone with those bigs words?
I look forward to not seeing any Obama after the November 6 election.
Don't hold your breath, you'll be holding it for 4 years.
Well dezhawaii you're in luck! It so happens Jet Blue is offering a free flight to wherever they fly for anyone who wants to leave the country when Obama gets re-elected. Go sign up now while seats are available!
Krammiitt the Toad would like to know why he has turned into Crammitt the Toad. IE: someone has taken Krammiitt's ID. Someone has taken my K and turned it into a C? This is going to get UGLY
What I am saying people is I was, Krammitt the Toad, and now someone has changed me to ,Crammitt the Toad,
you folks might not think that's a big deal but I've been hacked which means you are probally just as unsecure. I'm still Krammitt God Damn It!!!! I did not change anything on my profile. This is WAR!!!!!!!! Unleash the Krammken*
* Krackens Couson
heh-heh, good luck Krammitt - may the force be with you LOL
In the first 15 minutes, when I saw Obama hold his head down, and then shook his head, I said that's it. He lost! I am an Obama supporter and will vote for him. He clearly lost the debate. No matter that the debate was theaterical, he lost. In all good fights, whether they be politices or whatever, the best man doesn't win all the time, they do come out the final winner. That is what is going to happen. Mitt has too many skeltons.
I like to see him answer why he won't show his tax returns for the last 10 years like his father before him said all canidates must do. That will be knock out blow, and then come back with a haymaker on Bain, and all the flip flops he has done.
This is prime time fight stuff. It is going to be good. I am in it for Obama..
May the best man win!!
"I can't help if I appeared confused and dumbfounded...I WAS....! Never did I expect this guy to hit me with FACTS...! I guess I'll have to try and think of some more lies to tell you folks...!"