Well, the realist is trying to COPE with the Obama New Normal.

If I had voted for Obama I would have to be an optimist too, cuz the reality sucks.

Feisty and Amy, I believe the rational among us still has hope and sees the country moving in the right direction. The fear mongers will be touting desperation and misery - it's their motto.

Congress will continue to try to derail the President - even though they were shown it wasn't appreciated during the last election. The few intelligent Republicans are calling for radical changes in their party. Will anyone listen? Not really sure but I can see a branching off of those Republicans who truly want the best for the country - instead of party over everything.

As much as I may regret it, I see Christie leading the charge for big changes in the GOP or for a third party. He actually appears to be done with the stupidity that has replaced reason in what was a once grand party. We'll see.

Fesity, like you I have hope. I see too many people of every age who are disgusted with the hate spewed by the far right. I see people who shake their heads in disbelief that people are against protecting the most vulnerable among us - simply because they love guns more. I see older people joining with college students to demand equal rights for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, etc.

I see hope!

Then there's WCA who has apparently never had a moment he didn't hate something or someone. Sad, really!

The fear mongers will be touting desperation and misery - it's their motto.

Seeking,

The question is, how long before the candle of hatred burns itself out?

White Collar Auto

Well, the realist is trying to COPE with the Obama New Normal.

Try to MOPE a little less ... heck, Canada is building a lovely bridge for you with American steel and labour.

FR does NOT tell me how to feel!

HOPE is a positive emotion as opposed to cope. Cope implies "putting up with something", feeling there is an inability to make things better, settling!

I ♥ Obama!

Feisty - I certainly hope it's soon and that it's replaced by a beacon of light that represents hope and better lives for everyone.

WCA,

Americans are forced to cope thanks to the Congress especially the House that would rather put our National economy at risk than give our President a win on anything.

[Jan. 12-15, 2013] NBC Poll:

President Obama’s Job Approval 52/44 ( +8 )

Congressional Approval 14/81 ( -67 )

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/MSNBC/Sections/A_Politics/_Today_Stories_Teases/13018_JANUARY_NBC-WSJ.pdf

It's the nattering nay-boobs of negativity who will have to "cope"!

Fisty, calling the entire middle class nay-boobs of negativity is being a little harsh wouldn't you say. You may need to come to grips with the fact that this President doesn't have a clue what he is doing. Welcome to the new normal folks!

Witnesses To Democracy – President Obama’s 2^nd Inauguration

The National Mall:

George Washington in 1791 hired Pierre Charles L’Enfant to design Washington DC. What L’Enfant
envisioned was a grand avenue between the Capitol and a statute of Geo. Washington, so it’s hard to imagine that through the years this Mall housed troops, cattle were slaughtered there and railroad tracks were laid across portions of the Mall, the noise from the trains disrupting Congress daily. L’Enfant’s
vision was largely forgotten through the years and the Mall had become a most undignified place.

In 1846 the Smithsonian Institute was established. Angered by the neglect The Mall received over the years, President Fillmore in 1851 hired Andrew Jackson Downing, a very popular landscape designer, to provide a landscape plan for the Mall area. President Fillmore's Mall plans were never fully carried out;
Congress thought the project too expensive and only offered limited funds. In 1852 Downing died after an explosion on a steamer – the Henry Clay. And then the Civil War broke out, side lining all work on the Mall.

In 1888, the George Washington Monument was dedicated.

In 1902 L’Enfant’s plans were once again resurrected, with added inspiration from the Colombian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893, with green grass bordered on each side with elm trees and public bldgs.

The railroad was removed in 1909. The first Smithsonian bldg. was built in 1847-55 and was named for James Smithson, an Englishman who donated his entire fortune to the United States in order to found an
establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among men. What a beautiful gift to America.

The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated in 1922. At the dedication was Abraham Lincoln’s last surviving son, Robert. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was constructed in 1922-23.

The National Mall over time became the starting place for tourists to make their way around the nation’s capitol; it became a place to walk, to picnic, to jog, ride a bike, a place to take in book fairs, a place to
demonstrate and on and on.

The National Mall has also throughout the years come to symbolize our country’s journey, beginning with
George Washington and all our Founding Fathers right through today.

And whether it be Marian Anderson’s Easter Sunday concert in 1939 or Martin Luther King’s I Have A Dream speech in 1963, it is clear to us all that the National Mall became what L’Enfant wanted it to be - a place for us all.

And so we the people get to witness another day of democracy – the Inauguration of our president as we witness this historical event from the National Mall. Another day added to our rich history.

When I went to President Obama’s first Inauguration, it was brutally cold & windy.

But what I will never forget were the people I met who came from all over our Nation for this special moment on our National Mall. They spent hours upon hours on the Mall on that cold day, just standing there, determined to witness history. With a smile on every single face.

It for me was so cold, yet so warm.

What a special moment for Barack Obama and his family, for all those who campaigned so hard for him, it was a special moment for we the people and a truly special moment for the United States of America.

And will be again on Monday.

this supposed hatred you refer to, with which i do not believe exists to the degree you do, could last as long as bush derangement syndrome -- 4 years since he left office and still being blamed.

and with still a majority believing we are headed in the wrong direction "cope" is apropos.

TO: billybob-6210632 who wrote:

"this supposed hatred you refer to, with which i do not believe exists to the degree you do, could last as long as bush derangement syndrome -- 4 years since he left office and still being blamed..."

Bush was responsible for all this misery and Republicans continue to perpetuate it, and that's a fact.

Just because Republicans are not able to face the truth, doesn't mean it never happened.

What's worse is, Republicans continue to stall our economic recovery and stand in the way of progress.

Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL

The fear mongers will be touting desperation and misery - it's their motto.

Seeking,

The question is, how long before the candle of hatred burns itself out?

I agree with Seeking.

The unhinged GOP/ T-nuts hope their candle of hate and fear mongering will never blow out. If it does they'll just get another one.

Somehow they just can't seem to get it.

You would have thought that the article of late yesterday would have given the left enough of a beating that they didn't want to go after this dead horse of hope and change anymore but, some people just don't see outside their own miniscule box.

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/01/17/16570498-nbcwsj-poll-public-lowers-expectations-heading-into-obamas-2nd-term?lite

And on another note:

Despite constant hammering by the national news media, the National Rifle Association has a favorability rating of 54 percent in the latest Gallup survey, slightly higher than President Obama's rating of 53 percent.

While those figures are within the poll's margin of error, they show that the NRA's popularity is in the same range as that of the Democratic president who issued 23 executive orders to accomplish goals the gun-rights group has promised to combat in "the fight of the century."

ozzieyo1-7277359 - no ozzie, the ones who don't know what they are doing and don't care anyway are the Republicans in Congress. Hey but they're about to get schooled. Now go cry in your cheerios - you truly enjoy hating!

Actually billybob, the majority of Americans believe, accurately, that George Bush IS responsible for the mess we are still digging out from and that the country is now moving in the right direction. The MAJORITY of Americans have a favorable opinion of President Obama and believe the Republican party is a dismal failure. They place the blame for not recovering from the economic problems we have had squarely on Congress.

You really need to get out more so you understand what is actually going on in the world.

And, about Bush, isn't it interesting that he's keeping such a low profile. But as the WORST President in modern times I guess he thinks that might be a good idea!

Talk ... and isn't it telling that the NRA is now run by and for the gun manufacturers and yet stupid people still flock to put money in their pockets - not realizing that those same manufacturers don't give a damn about anyone - just making more money. The mentally ill seem to be the ones stocking up on firearms and putting money in the killers pockets!

Sekking, Thank God for the republicans in Congress or we would be 25 trillion in debt already. Not to say we won't get there before this President is done but they are our only hope.

In addition, more than seven in 10 are dissatisfied with the current state of the economy, and just more than a third are either “very” or “fairly” confident in Obama’s ability to promote a strong and growing economy.

LOL!

ozzieyo1-7277359 - it's BECAUSE of the Repubicans we are in such debt. They're doing everything they can to see the country fail and idiots like you are too ignorant to see it!

Seeking, Keep telling yourself that Seeking and the rest of you President Obama apologists because the people of America are finally waking up to your tactics and realizing they have been duped. Blame on my liberal friends for it is all you have left......LOSERS!

If President Obama can get half of what he got done in his first term, over the next 4 years, this country will be much better off...

Perfectly stated redhead.

TO: Feisty Redhead Roselle, IL who wrote:

"... The question is, how long before the candle of hatred burns itself out?"

Probably never.

Republicans felt they were "safe" when we were attacked by terrorists (9/11).

They praise the man who completely destroyed the entire United States Economy (GWB), and are doing everything in their power to stop the man who's doing his best to repair all the damage, President Obama.

I just don't believe that Republicans know "right" from "wrong".

American Girl - the Republicans remind me of Charlie Sheen - it's all about winning, no matter what they do to the country. Sick! Really Sick!

And on another note:

And on another note: The poll was taken prior to the lunacy displayed by the NRA over the past month since the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. That's right folks, this poll was taken from 12/19-22. As usual, idiots like Rove, Romney and Hand are rely upon outdated polls. How'd that work for you in the last election?

http://www.gallup.com/poll/159578/nra-favorable-image.aspx

I just don't believe that Republicans know "right" from "wrong".

American Girl,

Study after study have proven conservastives "brains" are hard-wired differently. They thrive off of fear & detest change.

And I use the term "brain" loosely"

Republicans remind me of Charlie Sheen - it's all about winning, no matter what they do to the country.

Seeking,

Maybe it would be a good idea if they backed off from drinking the tiger blood... lol

chilled

I ♥ Obama!

chilled,

Most of America ♥ our President. How could they not? He's compassionate, intelligent, charismatic, visionary, a great father and husband, and loves little children. The problem is the media divides us instead of bringing us together. The MSM will print or broadcast anything to keep their corporate masters happy.

TO: SeekingSanity who wrote:

"American Girl - the Republicans remind me of Charlie Sheen - it's all about winning, no matter what they do to the country. Sick! Really Sick!"

If Republicans ever actually "won" something I wouldn't mind, but they just keep making things worse, not better, and they don't seem to know the difference.

I'll take the Charlie Sheen comparison to mean Republicans must be on drugs because they're trying to destroy this country the way Charlie Sheen destroyed the best job he ever had.

RedDev - LOL why is that NOT surprising? They rely on polls that mean nothing to anyone then convince their minions who follow them lock step that they mean everything.

All you have to do is read ozzie's rantings to see the calibre of the Repubican followers. Sad really!

American Girl - and Sheen is STILL trying to convince people he's not to blame. It's the perfect analogy!

Sanity - Commonsense would suggest that NRA polling numbers are down after they started using President Obama's children as target practice, started promoting killer video apps, and suggested hiring pedophile and/or schizophrenics as guns-for-hire to patrol school yards.

Seems the only thing we must COPE with for 4 more years is Republican HOPE. I am sure Rasmussen will feed the frenzy once again.

The Times' Marjorie Connelly notes in her analysis that Obama's approval rating is similar to the one held by former President George W. Bush at the start of his second term, but far below ratings garnered by former President Bill Clinton (60 percent) and former President Ronald Reagan (62 percent) at the beginning of their second terms.

Pat - as always you've written a wonderful, warm and thoughtful post. I recall the night the President was elected for this first term. I was in Grant Park - near the stage - when the news came across the large screens that he had won.

I have never seen such elation and happiness - or such a diverse crowd. EVERYONE was excited and celebrating! It was much the same as you wrote.

I don't know that we will EVER see that kind of enthusiasm again. Obviously if Hillary runs and is elected we will again have a historic moment. How exciting to be part of a time that hystory will look back on and note was a time our country began to grow up!

Pat, Boston: "It for me was so cold, yet so warm.

I love cold weather anyway, Pat, but that was easily the warmest 14-degree day I've ever seen!

"And will be again on Monday."

And it's looking more and more like I will be, too! I've been working some insane overtime ever since the day after Christmas, but my boss just said I can take off on Monday! Woo-hoo!!!! Now I just have to "hope" my bad knees can "cope" with all that walking and standing one more time, but hey - if it's anything like last time, we'll all just be floating on air anyway, right? :)

Lil Michelle

So far two posts with only quotes and an 'original' LOL. ... Courtney Love always had something to say. Live up to the avatar.

JoAnne in PA

I love cold weather

It was O degrees up here this morning ... care to walk my dog?

I recall the night the President was elected for this first term. I was in Grant Park

Me too Seeking!

Half a million people on an unseasonably warm November night, all standing there to be part of history!

The electricity in the air was unbelievable!

Seeking Sanity, I didn't realize you were at Grant Park the night of the election. How lucky you were. I still go to youtube and watch the crowd in Chicago that night. It's so so inspiring. It's a night I'll surely not forget, but for you - what an amazing memory to carry with you for the rest of your life.

Thank you for the compliment. I write these because the media is so negative and to me, Inauguration Day is so so special, particularly with Barack Obama as our president.

JoAnne, you're going?! I am so so happy for you! I don't think it will be quite as cold as 2009, so enjoy yourself. I can't wait to hear how it went for you.

Feisty - and even the walk back from Grant Park was memorable. The police were happy and being very friendly with everyone; people on the "L" were upbeat and friendly; there wasn't anyone who wasn't smiling and happy!

JoAnne - I'll be jealous of you on Monday but please know that you are representing a lot of us who can't be there. Enjoy and shout loud enough for all of us!

Hey BCWC who is this "we" that you refer to?

Pat, it was an absolutely amazing night. In front of me were a "hippieish" white couple with their grown children; I had brought a hispanic realtor with me; to our side were a group of young African Americans and behind us was a young white woman with a small baby - couldn't have been more than 4 months old. I said, "you brought her? But, she'll never remember this!" Her reply, "but I'll tell her she was there when history was made." I still get chills and teary-eyed when I think of her. What a wonderful gift to give to her young child.

When it was announced that Barack Obama had won, everyone was laughing and crying and hugging everyone else. It was a time I will NEVER forget.

The realtor I brought with me told me her grandparents wanted to thank me for inviting her. I hadn't really thought about her background - just that she was a friend and someone I worked with. But at that moment I realized Obama's election reached across ethnicities and touched so many lives. It was incredible!

Pat, I'm envious. I'll be thinking of you and JoAnne and wishing I was there. And, I'll probably again have tears of happiness streaming down my face as he takes the oath of office!

The police were happy and being very friendly with everyone; people on the "L" were upbeat and friendly; there wasn't anyone who wasn't smiling and happy!

Seeking,

People were literally dancing in the streets on my walk to Union Station. Even though it was 1:00 am, my Metro car resembled Mardi Gras, talk about a party!

Pat & JoAnne - Enjoy the day! Wish I could join you!

I still go to youtube and watch the crowd in Chicago that night.

Holy crap. Talk about pathetic.

WCA - Holy crap. Talk about pathetic. Yes, you are! The fact that you can't understand and appreciate a historical moment DOES make you PATHETIC!

bcwc: "It was O degrees up here this morning ... care to walk my dog?"

Hey, one of the best vacations I ever had was a week in Fairbanks, AK between Christmas and New Year's. Most of the week it was around -20 to -25. New Year's Day was sunny and about -45, and yes, we went for a walk. By the last day of my visit when it went up to a balmy -5, I found myself walking around downtown with my hat off, no mittens, and my parka unzipped. So sure - I think I could handle your wimpy little 0.

Just one thing, though - there's a reason I'm a cat person. They don't need to be walked......

Pat and Seeking - All I can promise is that I'm gonna try! Last time we must have walked 6 or 7 miles before the day was over - you wouldn't think you could get blisters under all those layers of socks! - and I am, sad to say, four years older and gimpier now. But hey..... it was without a doubt the most amazing day of my life, and I can't imagine passing up the chance to at least try and re-create it. So look for me on tv - I'll be the very tall blonde in the 2009 Inaugural sweatshirt, fake fur jacket and pink scarf jumping up and down and chanting "Four more years!"

WCA: "Holy crap. Talk about pathetic"

Geez, it must really suck to be such a downer all the time. What do YOU do for fun besides raining on other people's parades?

TO: ozzieyo1-7277359 who wrote:

"Seeking, Keep telling yourself that Seeking and the rest of you President Obama apologists because the people of America are finally waking up to your tactics and realizing they have been duped..."

I think you've been "duped".

If worrying about the "debt" is keeping you up at night, you should know that the United States has never paid for World War 2, and will probably never pay for that Lie Called the War in Iraq either.

If Republicans are so worried about the "debt", then why don't they every pay any of the bills they run up?

If the economy "sucks" so bad, WCA, why are you hanging around here when you could be working and not sucking from the public teat?

I'm sure Walmart can always use another greeter.

But watch out for the personality test.

SeekingSanity, JoAnne, Feisty:

Election night 2008

Grant Park as Keith Olbermann calls the election. He could barely talk he was so emotional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1HSnnDfCks

The realtor I brought with me told me her grandparents wanted to thank me for inviting her. I hadn't really thought about her background - just that she was a friend and someone I worked with. But at that moment I realized Obama's election reached across ethnicities and touched so many lives.

That is just so nice SeekingSanity.

My goodness Pat, the tears flowed as freely watching that as they did that magical night... THANK YOU for sharing!

Talk about coincidence, I was invited by a Realtor named Pat!

When we met up @ Starbucks that morning before heading to Milwaukee to GOTV, I was sitting in my car, all of a sudden the passenger side door floor open and she shouted; FIRED UP and READY to GO?

She had just received notification of being selected that morning and said she wanted to ask ME before anyone else, because I had drove our car pool every weekend!

Immediately called the hubby to tell him I would see him sometime in the wee hours of the morning! lol

WCA

Hey BCWC who is this "we" that you refer to?

http://globescan.com/commentary-and-analysis/press-releases/press-releases-2012/245-global-poll-obama-overwhelmingly-preferred-to-romney.html

not courtney love pic, keep guessing tho

Feisty, what a GREAT STORY!

Grant Park. Who could ever forget that?! Hats off to you all for being there.

Look at this cover of the 2012 Special Inauguration Issue. So beautiful.

http://theobamadiary.com/2013/01/18/chat-away-106/#comments

You can feel the love for each other even in print!

BTW: Have you seen Michelle's new hairstyle with the bangs? She's more beautiful than ever!

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=michelle+obama+bangs&hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1024&bih=620&tbm=isch&tbnid=5O-Rzb-oQlKJ2M:&imgrefurl=http://www.justjared.com/2013/01/17/michelle-obama-debuts-bangs-on-49th-birthday/&docid=3p6EMFcGxrbKHM&imgurl=http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/headlines/2013/01/michelle-obama-debuts-bangs-on-49th-birthday.jpg&w=300&h=300&ei=fp35UNWRLs_-2QWWhYCQBA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=524&vpy=112&dur=1194&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=65&ty=134&sig=100823346243834222955&page=1&tbnh=145&tbnw=149&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:97

No dice, BCWC.

Your Newfie behind has no skin in this game.

You cope with your cold weather. The rest of us Americans will Cope with the next 4 years.

Feisty, WOW. She looks as lovely as ever. Have you any gossip on her inaugural gown? I haven't heard a peep and can't wait to see it.

Pat, Thank You for the video......It brings back so many wonderful emotions......

Signed Sealed Delivered, Our President for a Second Term!

I think I will sit outside and look at the ground in the dark. It will inspire me and be of more value than to watch this atrocity happen to my country again.

What a pathetic state this country is in.

I haven't heard a peep and can't wait to see it.

Me either!

Who says you can't keep a secret in DC? lol

Haven't even heard who the designer is..?

rukidding - what a pathetic person you are to keep pouting over losing the election - because you ran trash and we ran an exceptional candidate. A true American would be working to help the country become better instead of pouting like a 4 year old!

Let's see, unemployment is still high, the national debt has increased from $10.8 trillion to almost $16.5 trillion, Obama has chosen to ignore existing immigration laws to pander for Hispanic vote, he is now usurping his power as President to try and infringe on 2nd amendment rights, he has no rational energy plan, his foreign policy is inconsistent, he has never had a budget passed during his entire second term, he has spent most of his 4 years campaigning to get re-elected, and he has pushed through the most expensive government takeover of 1/6 of our country's entire economy through Obamacare .... only extreme liberals see this as positive !

For the rest of us, yes ... sadly indeed ... we are left to cope with 4 more years of his incompetence ! How many millions more will be on food stamps by then ?

In 2007 and 2008 - a spend happy Democrat controlled Congress - torched a very robust economy

History - It doesn't lie

Check the numbers - before and after

Can't have it both ways now - can you

It's the nattering nay-boobs of negativity who will have to "cope"!

Bingo! When I first saw the article and the survey, I noticed it did not drill down (as usual) on the who and why. Progressives are only pessimistic about Congress being dysfunctional because of Teapublican extremism and obstruction.

In particular we hope rules will be restored for the filibuster, and propositions for bipartisan commissions to draw district in swing states like Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Florida (to name the most important states) will be on ballots in 2014. These machinations by Teapublicans of abusing the filibuster and using gerrymandering to force Tyranny by the Minority upon the nation has to end, and it has to end NOW.

Once gerrymandering is ended, then these douchebag Teapublicans will not be able to proceed with their latest anti-democracy and unpatriotic behavior of trying to change electoral college rules in states they control (see list above). If all those states changed from "winner take all" to giving gerrymandered districts to the Teapublican candidate, Romney would have won the electoral college by a lot -- The popular vote be damned. The same way Dems had their majority in the House stolen from them in the 2012 election we just had, only this would be on a larger scale across of all branches of government.

Liberals already put up with losing 2000 to Dubya though Gore won the popular vote, and yet Teapubicans were angrily speculating that if Romney won the popular vote but not the electoral college, they would take to the streets. WTF?! Now the rightwing hypocrites are plotting and planning how to do exactly that for their own candidate in the future.

And strategists wonder why Democrats have become so angry. It's not about being out of power, rather about being cheated of power that they have rightfully won. Harry Reid and Democrats in the Senate -- The first step is to restore the talking filibuster or everything else will be obstructed in this second term. It's a no-brainer.

Obama popular and his policies supported by the majority...there is your story.

Maybe in your liberal lala land but the reality is the people are finally waking up to their mistake of voting for this President again. People are finally waking up to the fact that President Obama talks a good talk but doesn't wolk the walk on anything that comes out of his mouth.

ozzieyo1-7277359 - only in your demented mind is anything you wrote true and polls show it! It really sucks to be a loser like you - doesn't it?

...but the reality is the people are finally waking up to their mistake of voting for this President again.

Just like people were supposed to be finally waking up to their mistake in electing him in the first place, right?

Yeah...like we haven't been hearing that for the last 4 years...and I guess you're going to be giving us 4 more of that line?

Da Noid - actually the people are finally waking up to the fact that they have to vote most Republicans out in 2014 so we can make progress for the country. As you can see by poor ozzie's hysteria, some of the far right refuse to admit they have no product to sell except hatret and vitrol - and the mentally healthy in the country are refusing to buy!

Seeking, wake up to reality because you know somethings afoot when this liberal rag starts actually reporting things that may be detrimental to this President. The Times are definitely a changing!

Seeking Sanity- people are finally waking up to the fact that they have to vote most Republicans out in 2014

Exactly. The Maine state legislature returned to Democratic control in 2012, and the Tea Party governor elected in 2010 has a snow ball's chance in hell of being re-elected in 2014. Republicans had their chance to show us their policies when they were elected in 2010 - and it turned out to be cutting taxes for the rich and dropping Medicaid for the poor. I don't think Tea Party policies have been popular or effective anywhere they have actually been implemented.

I see ozzie is smoking those tea leaves again. Please put that pipe down, because it's making you wackie.

Remember the fact that Willard lost and President Obama won and we the American people are darn happy with the outcome!!!

TO: ozzieyo1-7277359 who wrote:

"... people are finally waking up to their mistake of voting for this President again. People are finally waking up to the fact that President Obama talks a good talk but doesn't wolk the walk on anything that comes out of his mouth."

I think President Obama has had just about enough of Republicans blocking his every move and then trying to condemn HIM for not acting.

Keep your eyes open, and watch how many Executive Orders President Obama puts in place to get the job done for the Majority of Americans, instead of watching the "minority" try to run things in the opposite direction.

Ames.....you can add Rick Scott in Fl to that list of no second term. His latest approval rating was 30% and he still plans to run!! He has no idea the brick wall he'll hit in 2014, the forces are lining up to make sure he'll never not miss that wall

ozzie - still relying on the Karl Rove polls are you? Clearly the people waking up are realizing the Republicans cannot be trusted to lead anything anytime - remember, Barack Obama was voted in - again!

Sweetie, it's lead not lede.

That's the second time you've spelled it wrong today.

Keep it up Ames. You are the poster child for Obama voters.

Which, oddly enough, I am sure you are very proud of.

WCA - Wow! Amy makes a typo and you're all over it! You surely are pathetic - and the poster child for Republicans - pathetic losers who can't grow up, accept they have nothing to offer, and instead of trying to improve things continue to go along the path of destruction your party is headed for but, hey, it's what losers do! You and Charlie Sheen - sad really!

MORE DEMOCRAT CORRUPTION>>>>>>

NEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans Mayor, DEMOCRAT Ray Nagin was indicted Friday on 21 corruption charges including wire fraud, bribery and money laundering.

The charges come from a City Hall corruption investigation that already has resulted in guilty pleas by two former city officials and two businessmen.

The counts against Nagin include wire fraud, bribery, money laundering, filing false tax returns and conspiracy.

Greg Meffert, a former technology official and deputy mayor under Nagin, pleaded guilty in 2010 to charges he took bribes and kickbacks in exchange for steering city contracts to businessman Mark St. Pierre. Anthony Jones, who served as the city's chief technology officer in Nagin's administration, also pleaded guilty to taking payoffs.

Meffert cooperated with the government in its case against St. Pierre, who was convicted in May 2011 of charges that include conspiracy, bribery and money laundering.

lede

Definition of LEDE

: the introductory section of a news story that is intended to entice the reader to read the full story
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lede

I may make more than my share of typos and misspellings, but lede isn't one of them : ) Thanks for reading.

Well WCA - guess Amy told you! Mea culpa Amy - I didn't take the time to look up the definition or I would have known you didn't make a mistake! Sorry!

From "How to read a Column" by William Safire:

"2. Never look for the story in the lede. Reporters are required to put what's happened up top, but the practiced pundit places a nugget of news, even a startling insight, halfway down the column, directed at the politiscenti. When pressed for time, the savvy reader starts there."

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/24/opinion/24safire1.html?_r=2&

When pressed for time, the savvy reader should always start with Amy first!

Hey, WCA, how's about getting the, uhh, lead out and apologizing, "sweetie"?

Hey, WCA, how's about getting the, uhh, lead out and apologizing, "sweetie"?

JoAnne,

We have seen the last of WCA for awhile.

He will pull his foreskin down over his "little" head and hide & sulk as he licks his self-inflicted wound!

Poor thing got OWNED and he doesn't have the testicular fortitude to admit it!

EXCELLENT JOB Ames!

well, I confess, I can't hear the video, because I 'm at work, and my lipreading is not that great, but it seems to me the true theme of this inaugural year is that we have a popular President who is stymied by a dis-loyal Opposition Party. America is disenchanted with the Tea Party, yet the moderate Republicans seem to have lost control of their party. The people love, or at least respect, this President, but Congress, not so much.

I too, am excited about this Organizing for Action group, because it's focused on issues I care about, and it's a way to support the President's agenda. I want to help Obama, anyway I can.

I agree with you both---I'm glad to see the organization and energy that we had to elect the President continue on to help him accomplish the things we elected him to do. We know it won't come from Congress. Those community organizers such are smart, aren't they?!

Ya i suppose if you like socialism, free phones of the backs of working people, War,Refusal to cut government spending.continue to add more debt onto our kids backs,increased energy costs, focused on destroying the constitution.,Seems very snuggly with Putin. you know another communist, oh don't forget corrupt to.I thought this guy might be a great president the first time.Doesn't take much looking back or looking around to see he's bad for working Americans,Great for illigal's from mexico and those who only intend to live of the backs of those who work.ya they love him more socialist programs more free money.I don't blame just him for the mess this country's in though i blame the other 545 scum bags in federal government as well.You watch default on our debts, more wars, crop failures,it's only a matter of time before America gets its wake up call.I think many in our government will be in on it to.You can say conspiracy theory what ever.I think it's pretty plain we got traiters in our midst,and enemies waiting to capitalize.

ssmithlg - want a list of the Republicans doing time? You truly are a stupid man that THIS is what you hang your hat on! Idiotic, sad and pathetic little Republican!

Apparently, Speeking Insanity has not read all the news from NBC today ... even they had a brief article on the indictment ! LOL !! The truth really hurts some liberals .... causes them to go on personal attacks !!!

Maybe she can hook up with Manti T'eo ..... I hear he is looking for a real woman ! LOL !!

Oh, oh .... I could get flagged for that .... "piling on" ! The Devil made me do it !!

Bycrackee - again, I haven't read a single comment from you that actually says anything. How funny you're obsessed with me. And, I see you're comunicating with little jimmy! Why doesn't that surprise me - two of a kind - neither of you has anything to add worthwhile.

And, while I'm sure online dating is something you need - not anything I have a need to do. So, dear, get a life - oh, and NEVER divorced! Try again because everyone can see you and little jimmy have the severe problems. Shows each and every day!

Oh, and darlin - this isn't my world - which is why I'm on and off the board. You on the other hand appear to be fixated with it! Get a life!

I'll continue to pray for you Seeking. That response was exactly what I thought you'd conjure.

Continue calling people idiots on a silly, fake, board if that's what you need in life.

On and off? Denial is a problem, Seeking.

Bycrackee- Denial is a problem Certainly YOU would know!

Oh, did you forget Florida, Virginia, Ohio, - the list goes on and on? But, maybe you're confused about geography... Wouldn't surprise me in the least!

Uughh, Ohio is a frozen northen state and Virginia and Florida have been invaded by the Yankees for years.

justaplumber - don't embarrass intelligent plumbers everywhere - Ohio is Midwest and Virginia and Florida are definitely southern - just ask dear Georgie Bush!

justaplumber - so you voted for President Obama. Why are you being such a dolt?

Ha! Ha! HA! Whoa, that's a real side-splitter, Buffarilla!

Too bad it's not an even remotely original thought. I saw it online on a bumper sticker four years ago, but then it said 14 people, which is obviously WAY funnier.

Oh, and by the way? I'll be one of that million, but I won't be calling in late for work. My bosses, who I've worked with for about 35 of the 43 years I've been working, said it was fine with them if I used one of those things called "vacation days". Aren't they just the sweetest things?

Of course, if they were really nice guys, we'd have the day off anyway, just like millions and millions of other Americans (maybe even you?) will - Monday being a federal holiday and all. Martin Luther King Day - ever hear of it? Nah, guess not.....

Anyway, look for me on the tv - I'll be the one out there enjoying a beautiful, exciting, historic, awesomely fun day with a million or so of my closest friends......while you'll be the one stuck at home sulking all alone and tuning in Rush for some words of comfort. Have a great day - I know I will!